Open Heavens Daily Devotional Written By Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Topic:- A GLASS OF WATER? – Tuesday May 31st 2016

Memorise: For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.. Mark 9:41

Read: James 2:14-18, 

14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

MESSAGE

The Bible has laid much emphasis on the art of giving, especially to God, the poor, widows, and our neighbours. Galatians 6:9 enjoins us not to be weary in doing good. One good thing we must not be tired of is sowing. To access your greatest financial harvest, continuous, consistent quality sowing is required. Your first seed may open the door to blessings, but keeping the door open requires persistent sowing. Are you already calling it quits with sowing just because you cannot quantify the returns of previous seeds? Don’t! You may be closing the door it took you so much effort to open! In the case of the widow of Zarephath, it took the sacrificial cake she gave on meeting Elijah the first day to open her door to abundance. If she had stopped at that, her miracle would have expired long before the end of the famine, but she did not. She kept the door permanently open by making cakes for Elijah daily for the entire period. Your first seed must have the backing of the other seeds if you will experience your ultimate financial breakthrough. Some people have pegged their blessing or limited the space through which their blessings come. James 2:14 says:

“For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.”

Another relevant example is King Solomon. His first notable seed was when he sacrificed 1000 cows (1st Kings 3:4-15). This opened the doors of wealth, wisdom, and honour to him. But he did not stop there. In fact, immediately he got up from his revelational dream, he responded to God’s answer by offering more. And he continued and increased his seed. In 1st Kings 8:63, he gave God an offering of 22,000 oxen. Solomon continued to increase in wealth because he sustained his giving. He became so prosperous that they lost count of his wealth. In fact, 1st King 10:24-27 says the whole world sought after the wisdom of Solomon and choice things as silver and cedar become common place in his kingdom.

“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? Can faith save him? He later concluded that faith without works in dead.”

Do you know that like King Solomon, God can bless you to the point that the business idea He gives you could be sought after by the whole world? It is possible for what people consider as priceless treasures to become common place to you. But there is a price you must pay continuously. You must not stop sowing. The door the Lord has opened to you which you were already closing by refusing to sustain your seeds will be kept wide open from today. However, play your part. Like Solomon continue to increase your seeds.

Prayer point

Father, please make me a giver and use me to provide solutions to the problems of many in Jesus’ name.

Bible In A Year:

2nd Chronicles 10:1-19; 2nd Chronicles 11:1-23; 2nd Chronicles 12:1-16; Ecclesiastes 1:1-5

Open Heavens Daily Devotional Written By Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Topic:- ALWAYS ON TIME – Monday May 30th 2016

Memorise: Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. John 11:21

Read: John 11:21-26,

21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.

24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

MESSAGE

Situations in life sometimes portray God as being insensitive to human suffering, sorrow and pain. On this account People tend to blame God by asking questions such as, where was God when the bad act was taking place. Why did God not intervene on time? Our memory verse says,

“Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.” John 11:21

By this statement, she was implying that the damage had been done, if the Lord had really wanted to help the situation, He would have arrived much earlier. But I have good news for you, God is never late, He is always on time. He is omnipresent; He is not bound by human timing. He knows the end from the beginning, He does not sleep or slumber, He can do all things, and forgetfulness is not part of His nature. David was obviously in the spirit when he penned Psalms 102:13 which says:

“Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.”

When talking about favour, generally, there is a time requirement involved. Some are born into favour from their first day on earth. Some enter into favour in their childhood or teen years. Others encounter favour as adults while some experience it at old age. In the same vein, some experience favour in one or two areas of their lives, while for some, when favour comes, it covers every department of their lives. Whether if comes early or later, or covers one or all areas of life, the coming of favour is characterized by a chain of goodies: bountiful joy, breakthroughs, miracles and blessings. In the scriptures, the time of favour has been termed a time of divine remembrance.

In Genesis 30:22-24, we see the case of Rachel. For many years, her womb was closed. There could be several factors responsible for this ranging from biological to divine. Although, her husband loved her very much, his love could not terminate her childlessness. Meanwhile, her sister Leah had become a baby making factory. The anguish of the barren in the midst of fruitful people can best be imagined. Genesis 30:1 says it got to a point Rachel preferred death to the unending embarrassment she was going through. Have you been in a similar situation where your high school pals are gainfully employed, own cars, and live in their personal houses while you are still combing the streets looking for a job?

How do you feel when you all have to attend a meeting and everyone cruises in with their brand new cars except you? You may be compelled to keep away from them in order to avoid embarrassment. Don’t despair!

Thank God Rachel’s time of favour came and God remembered her. At last, apart from having two children, Joseph, her firstborn, became an Egyptian Prince – ruling over the world. Do you know your time of favour is coming? It is around the corner. God will remember you and could even make you overtake those who started much earlier than you. It may appear as if God forgot you all these years, but your time of divine remembrance have come. Celebrate Jesus as you step into your time of divine favour in Jesus’ name. 

Prayer Point

Father, let my time of favour come now in Jesus’ name.

Bible In A Year:

2nd Chronicles 7:4-22; 2nd Chronicles 8:1-18; 2nd Chronicles 9:1-31; Proverbs 31:16-31

Fela’s Eldest Child, Yeni Kuti Gets Engaged On Her 55th Birthday

 

Yeni Kuti, who is the eldest child of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, received a surprise marriage proposal from her longtime partner and boyfriend, Theo Lawason on Tuesday May 24th which also happened to be her birthday. It all took place at the Prince of Anthony Hotels (formerly called called Hotel Parisona), the same place her late dad married 27 wives.

The event was a surprise party put together by Mallam Abdul Okwechime and Akin Adeoya, of the Hotels 1960, owners of the Prince of Anthony, to mark her 55th birthday.

The birthday party which saw an impromptu performance from Yeni’s younger brother and Afrobeat maestro, Femi Kuti started at 7pm with an emotional outburst from the guest of honour, Yeni, upon walking into a hall full of family and friends waiting to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her.

All day long she had thought Theo Lawson, her fiancée was taking her on a get-away, to a place where no one would disturb them.

When Theo finally picked her up at the New Afrika Shrine, after her programme ‘Your View,’ on TVC, he took her to a hotel in Anthony Village, Prince of Anthony.

When Theo ushered Yeni into the hotel’s Chinese restaurant as part of her private birthday treat, she almost collapsed, because waiting there were friends and family including Femi Kuti, her colleagues at TVC, the Kuti clan, childhood friends, and a host of other associates all numbering about 50, who burst into a ‘Happy Birthday’ song.

Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti and Dr. Dotun Ransome-Kuti – the eldest of the Kuti clan and Kunle Kuti all took turns to shower praises on her.

When her partner of over five years, Theo Lawson got down on his knees to propose to Yeni, the hall erupted with cheers.

Yeni was formerly married to veteran broadcaster, Femi Segun who died a few years ago from injuries he sustained from a bike accident. Thet had a daughter together named Rolari.

LUTH Doctor Hacked To Death In Ogun State Shortly After Being Kidnapped

 

Dr Thomas Adekoya-Cole was horribly murdered this morning in his hometown near Itele, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State shortly after he was abducted from his home.

The 60-year-old consultant orthopaedic surgeon, who until his death worked with Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, was said to have been killed by suspected sympathisers of a native doctor.

According to PM News, the native doctor was reported to have been killed by ‘area boys’ in Ijebu Ode, Saturday night during a ceremony. Sympathisers of the native doctor then arrived at the doctor’s home later that night and abducted him.

He was later found with machete wounds and rushed to Amazing Grace Hospital in Ijebu-Ode where he passed away despite attempt to save him.

Source: PM News

One Love - Barcelona Congratulates Real Madrid After Winning The Champions League

Barcelona football club has congratulated their arc rivals Real Madrid after winning the European Champions League yesterday night  through a penalty shootout over Althletico Madrid.

The club took to her twitter page yesterday  immediately Real Madrid won the penalty shootout congratulating them.

Davido Indirectly Disses B-red, Sina Rambo & Danagog, Calls Mayorkun & Dremo His Retirment Plan

 

All has not been going well at the HKN/DMW Camp ever since the signing of Mayorkun & Dremo earlier this year.

Davido has spoken out in 3 different occassions ever since the new kings join his Camp.

2 months ago, Davido accuses B-Red of hating on Mayorkun’s Eleko success and then he lashes out at him on Twitter, he said:-

HKN WAR!! After Everything I Did For You, You No Blow – Davido Blast B-red And Sina Rambo

It seems the way is not over yet.

Today, Davido posted a photo on his Instagram page with this Caption:-

Someone asked: “B-Red nko? ” and Davido instantly deleted the comment.

My Retirement Plan, Only God knows how others on his Label will be feeling now… Make una go start Ultimate search dey find new label oooooo.

As if that is not enough, Davido shared another photo showing the iTunes Ranking of Eleko and also their recently released single “Back 2 Back” featuring Davido, Mayorkun & Dremo .

See what he posted again:

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL WRITTEN BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE

 

DATE : SUNDAY 29 MAY 2015

THEME : THE TRIAL OF FAITH

Memorise:

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to

try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 1 Peter

4:12

Read : 1 Peter 1:1-7

1 PETER, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered

throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through

sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the

blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which

according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a

lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth

not away, reserved in heaven for you,

5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation

ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be,

ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of

gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto

praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Message;

Faith, by its very nature, must be tried, and the real trial of faith is

not that we find it difficult to trust God, but that Gods character

has to be cleared on our own minds. Faith in its actual working

out has to go through spells of isolation. Never confuse the trial of

faith with the ordinary discipline of life. Much that we call the trial

of faith is the inevitable result of being alive. Faith in the Bible is

faith in God against everything that contradicts Him, I will remain

true to God's character whatever He may do. Through He saly me,

yet will I trust Him this is the most sublime utterance of faith.

Trials of faith are difficult to bear; for they cause heaviness or

depression of the mind,( Hebrews 10:32 ). Why art thou cast down,

O my soul! And why art thou disquieted within me? Is often the

language of a child of God. But ought he ever to be cast down?

Ought he not be superior to the trials of life, and to soar above

them as on eagles wings? No; Christianity is not Stoicism, and , if

a believer does not feel his troubles, there would cease to be such,

and it would not affect their purpose and design. While, he does

not yield to a spirit of dejection, or allow it to overcome him, he

must feel when in the furnace of trial even as did our Lord Himself.

In the presence of others, however, he should endeavour to be

cheerful, and the most so if he occupies a public position in the

church, so that he doesn't discourage those around him. When

Joseph's brethren appeared before him, he felt deep emotions, and

could scarcely restrain himself. He left them, 0therefore, that he

might weep in secret before God, and then he returned, relieved of

the oppressive load ( Genesis 43:30-31 ).

"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to

try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:"

1 Peter 4:12

Trials of faith should be endured because they are temporary.

Trials are not supposed to be permanent fixtures in life, they are

for a season. A day adversity comes, when darkness intercepts

the skies, when the storm sets in on every side, when not a glean

of light shines upon the path you tread; and then, perhaps, you

hastily concluded that it will always be so. But no; sorrow

endures for the night, but joy comes in the morning. It is only for a

while that the trials lasts, and before long there is an opening in

the clouds, the Suns bright beams burst through them again, and

you are filled with hope and joy. There are some trials, which are

life-long on their effects, and can never be forgotten, like a deep

wound in the flesh which, though healed, leaves a scar which must

be carried to the grave. But the longest trials, and those which

leave the deepest wounds, are only for a season the season of our

earthly life, and Ina brighter sphere we shall forget them all, or

remember them only as the wounded soldier remembers what he

has passed through when he returns victoriously from the field of

battle. May you receive strength to bear your trials and to

overcome them all in Jesus name.

Prayer Point :

Father, Please don't let me fail in the trials of life in Jesus name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 2 Chronicles 5:2-7:3 and Proverbs 31:1-15

AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE

Real Madrid Wins The 2016 Champions League Final After Penalty Shootout With Athletico Madrid

 

Real Madrid once again recorded the ultimate bragging rights at the expense of neighbours Atletico as they secured a record 11th Champions League triumph on penalties after a fiery final at the San Siro.

Cristiano Ronaldo lashed home the winning kick from the spot to make it 5-3 to Los Blancos after the match had finished 1-1 with neither side able to find the net in extra time.

It caps a fairytale conclusion to a first season at the helm for Zinedine Zidane after he replaced Rafael Benitez in the dugout in January.

The French icon becomes the seventh man to win the cup both as a player and as a manager.

Atletico had seen their hopes of a maiden success in Europe’s premier competition deflated by their arch rival in Lisbon two years ago and it was a case of deja vu in more ways than one as Diego Simeone’s men came up agonisingly short on the night.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL WRITTEN BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE

 

THEME: LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE

MEMORISE:

If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. John13:14

READ: JOHN 13:12-17

12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.

15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

MESSAGE

There is nothing more fulfilling than a life of service. Jesus Christ washed the feet of His disciples to set an example of what leadership is. Jesus Christ being our Lord and Saviour, our master and instructor has proven to us that leadership

is not title but service. It is service that show relevance, one may have title and not be relevant in the scheme of things.

That should not be heard among the children of God. Even though He was the master,yet, He condescended so low in humility to serve His disciples. This means a leader irrespective of the position he occupies, must never forget that essence of that position is to serve the people that God has entrusted in his care. Every leader must emulate people like Gideon and Abimelech who led by service. Judges 9:48 says:

"And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that were with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it, and laid it on his shoulder, and said unto the people that were with him, What ye have seen me do, make haste, and do as

I have done."

As ministers of the gospel, we are to show grave, humility and love at every given time. We must serve the interest of those the Lord has put in our trust at every given time. You as a leader should not lord it over people. People should should not obey you simply because of the office you occupy. They should respect you for the value you adding to their lives. Our knowledge of Jesus as the creator of all things who still stopped low to clean the feet of those people He created should make us think twice. We must be able to go extra mile for physical and spiritual needs of the people we are leading. The Bible demands that whoever will be

great should be a servant (Mathew 20:27).

The essence of the anointing of God in your is not for show but for service. Service is a fundamental aspect of leadership. The moment you remove service from your life,there is no room for good leadership. People should see the good example you are showing and praise God for your life. There are people occupying one office or the other and they have become principalities and powers to those they are supposed to serve. They use the instrument of office to

oppress others. This is not the example that Jesus set. 

Invest in people, and they will give you their commitment and loyalty. Value people genuinely, and they will respect you. A true leader is identified by the value he places on

those under him. You must labour more than those under you. Apostle Paul was a latecomer but he laboured more than others, and he admonished us to follow in his footstep as he followed Jesus Christ. Leadership is awesome, but you need the wisdom of God to be able to lead well. The Lord will assist you in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, let my life be a good example for others to follow.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 2 Chronicles 1:1-5:1 and Proverbs 30:18-33

AUTHOR: Pst E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 14: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus going on before.

Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;

Forward into battle, see his banners go!

Chorus:

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus going on before.

2. At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee;

On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell's foundations

quiver at the shout of praise;

Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.

Chorus:

3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God;

Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.

We are not divided, all one body we,

One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.

Chorus:

4. Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane,

But the church of Jesus constant will remain.

Gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail;

We have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail.

Chorus:

5. Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,

Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.

Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,

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Davido Mocks Dele Momodu Again: ‘Na My Boy'

Will Davido ever let Dele Momodu be?I don't think so.

The HKN boss is back at taunting his baby mama’s Uncle, Dele again.

The singer who is currently in Dubia for  Toolz and Tunde Demuren’s wedding took to snap chat to say “How fa na, uncle Dele? You for tell me make I buy you ticket,” and his gang also joined in mocking the publisher.

Recall that Davido and his babymama Sophia Momodu were embroiled in a nasty custody battle. For fighting for his cousin, Davido has since refused to let Dele Momodu be as he takes jabs at him at every opportunity.

In his remix of HumbleSmith’s ‘Osinachi’, the singer threw major shades at the Ovation magazine publisher, and in recent Twitter post, he danced as the fans at a concert chanted ‘Dele na my boy, Dele na my boy’.

Moments ago, he dropped videos of himself and his gang members mocking Dele Momodu.

Not long after he shared the Snap, fans reacted on Twitter and he stood by his statement.

Manchester United Confirms Mourinho As Manager

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a three-year contract with an option for a further year.

Sky Sports News HQ broke the news at 5.20pm on Thursday that Mourinho had signed his contract - and he posted an image of its front page on his new Instagram account at 9.36am on Friday.

Mourinho's Manchester United contract (picture via @josemourinho on Instagram)

That was just minutes after United confirmed the former Porto, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea boss is taking over at Old Trafford from Louis van Gaal.

Mourinho said: "To become Manchester United manager is a special honour in the game. It is a club known and admired throughout the world. There is a mystique and a romance about it which no other club can match.

"I have always felt an affinity with Old Trafford; it has hosted some important memories for me in my career and I have always enjoyed a rapport with the United fans.

"I'm looking forward to being their manager and enjoying their magnificent support in the coming years."

Open Heavens Daily Devotional Written By Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Topic:- VENGEANCE IS THE LORD’S – Friday May 27th 2016

Memorise: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.. Romans 12:19

Read: Ezekiel 25:12-14

12 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;

13 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.

14 And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord GOD.

MESSAGE

Many passages of the Bible reiterate the fact that vengeance belongs to God alone. Because vengeance belongs to the Lord, it is His right to execute it. He said in Romans 12:19, “Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord.” Deuteronomy 32:35 also says, “To me belongs vengeance”. Even Psalms 94:1 says, “O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongs, show thyself.” God’s people are not to avenge themselves; especially when He makes use of them as His instruments. God must be seen as the one in action, personalities involved should assume the position of an ordinary instrument in the hand of the Almighty. Romans 12:19 says:

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

We as children of God must never make any move to avenge ourselves under any circumstance. You can be sure that God will surely fight on your behalf according to His word. God will avenge His people upon their adversaries; He will not allow any unrepentant sinner to go unpunished. You must know that God does not want the death of any sinner; therefore, He will make ways for repentance by making a reasonably long period of grace available to sinners and adversaries alike. But you can be sure that at the right time, He will make good His promises to His people, and they will be avenged of their enemies. But, because His mercy endures forever, He will even spend several warnings to the enemies to prompt them towards repentance as recorded in Isaiah 47:3

“Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.”

But let enemies not be encouraged by this to continue in wickedness, because God will surely avenge His elect, because they are so near and dear to Him. God has always been a witness to the rage and oppression of the enemies; He is a quiet listener to the threatening and arrogant boastings of these enemies. It does not please any father to watch his dear children being tormented, beaten, enslaved, burned alive, and killed, before his eyes. We are His beloved; He suffered and died by carrying out the ultimate sacrifice of our sakes.

The compassionates and tender heart of a husband toward his betrothed wife cannot be over emphasized. Our heavenly Father is always sharing in our affliction, and bitterness of soul, every time any of His children is being brutalized. God will avenge His own elect to convince the world of how grievous it has been for Him to behold all the violence and cruelty wicked men have done unto His own people.

God will avenge His people because the days of the wicked must end, and the days of the saints must begin. Also, because the harvest of the prayers and cries of God’s elect is now ripe. Your deliverance is here, you can begin to celebrate Jesus. Praise God!  

Prayer Point:

Father, from today, I will stay quiet and watch You avenge me.

Bible In A Year:

1st Chronicles 28:1-20; 1st Chronicles 29:1-30; Proverbs 30:7-17

Tiwa Savage Responds To Fresh Allegation Of Love Affair With Dr Sid

 

There has been unconfirmed report in the media that the Kabiyesi singer, Dr Sid said that he actually slept with his label mate, Tiwa Savage after a long silence since the allegation by Teebillz.

The report stated that Dr Sid actually slept with Tiwa before she got married to Tunji Balogun.

According to the report, Dr Sid added that Tee Billz was very much aware of the act but still went ahead to marry Tiwa and wonder why he is making story out of it now.

The Mavin first lady who is currently in Dubai celebrating her dear friend, Toolz ahead of her wedding holding this Saturday has once again denied not having any sexual affair with Dr Sid.

In her words ”how can someone who claims to be the industry insider, come with such rumour anonymously, that shows how really false such rumour is, and it’s just something forged somewhere by an anonymous being.”

EXPOSED!!! Those Sponsoring Boko Haram Are The Same People Sponsoring Fulani Herdsmen

 

I believe this is a legitimate question Nigerians must ask as the so-called Fulani herdsmen, continue to wage war against Nigeria.

I disagree with calling them herdsmen. We have written to advise the Nigerian Security department to stop patronizing this malicious and false classification which endangers real Nigerian Fulani herdsmen.

The armed incendiarist murderers ravaging the nation are simply terrorists, Boko Haram terrorists to be precise.

So the important question to ask as we all recognize them for what they are–terrorists–is who is sponsoring them and who is behind them?

The answer to this may be right before us but we deny to accept it for our dishonest reasons. Ask, who sponsored Boko Haram? What is the mission of Boko Haram? The same person or persons who sponsored Boko Haram is sponsoring these nomadic terrorists.

This is why we have written in the past that Buhari cannot defeat Boko Haram without identifying and defeating its sponsors.

It is a dream to imagine that arresting most foot soldiers means a victory against Boko Haram. The sponsor of Boko Haram is a very evil person/government and that person(s) who may reside locally or be abroad/affiliated abroad is willingly arming and paying these Boko Haram ‘nomads,’ local and foreign to continue perpetrating the same sinister mission to cause mayhem, trigger deadly strife and annihilate as much of Nigeria as possible.

We must urge the Nigerian security department to come plain with Nigerians and tell us the reality of the threat we face. Coming plain while also firmly, openly and not “silently,” sounding a military might and bullet backed warning against the rampaging terrorists will allow Nigerians a chance to properly contain this terror menace while also protecting true Fulani herdsmen.

There is a narrow window for the Buhari government to act. We strongly urge this government to act and act appropriately before this window closes. The failures of Jonathan’s government and its denial of the reality of the Boko Haram threat…handling it with ‘kid gloves,’ is why Nigeria became the worst terrorized nation on earth. Nigeria must learn from history.

Written by:- Dr. Peregrino Brimah | @EveryNigerian

Revealed: The Link Between Tiwa Savage Deal With Roc Nation, Mavin Records

 

The news of Tiwa Savage signing a new deal with a foreign record label, Roc Nation , owned by the famous rap singer, Jay Z made the headlines yesterday, which was viewed by many as a landslide achievement for the Mavin singer who recently scaled through marriage turbulent.

The deal that was announced yesterday left fans of Nigerian pop star, Tiwa Savage confused and divided over her continuous stay with the Mavin Crew, since it was reported earlier in the week that she was leaving the record label.

Despite the rumour gaining momentum, Tiwa and Mavin have refused to debunk the report.

Celeb Police further gathered from a source close to the singer that the deal is in progress.

According to the source, ‘Tiwa Savage is truly in talks with Roc Nation and will be signing a new international management deal with them but I can’t give more details’.

Another source said, ‘You know the way Wizkid has a management deal with Disturbing London but still remained signed with Starboy? That’s the kind of international deal Tiwa is signing and she still remains signed to Mavin Records’.

The deal which will be finalized soon will see Tiwa Savage joining international acts like Dj Khaled, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Rihanna and others who all have management deals with Roc Nation.

Yahoo Boys Arrested In Sagamu For Using Girlfriend For Rituals(Viewer's Discretion)

Three Yahoo boys were apprehended my men of Nigeria police force earlier this week having use a girl said to be one their girlfriend for money rituals in Sagamu area of Ogun state.

As at the time the police found the girl, some parts of the lady were missing and was then dumped at the roadside by these guys desperate to become rich at all cost.

We will be following the outcome of this story and as it unfolds we will bring it to you.

See the picture of lady below;

Open Heavens Daily Devotional Written By Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Topic:- BEWARE OF PRIDE – Thursday May 26th 2016

Memorise: Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

Read: 1st Peter 5:5-6,

5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

MESSAGE :

Our topic for today is a warning to be very careful of pride. Pride is a giant killer that has turned many great men and woman of God to mere casualties. Pride is the first and foremost of the traditional seven deadly sins, perhaps because it is in many ways the root of other sins. Even the “original sin” of Adam and Eve was not mere disobedience, but at the heart of it was pride, quietly lurking in a corner. The fact that Adam and Eve wanted to be like God, reveals a form of hidden pride. Ironically, eating the forbidding fruit led to the opening of their eyes, increasing them in knowledge and wisdom. It turned their attention away from God and they became focused on their outward appearance.

They immediately developed the ability, confidence and independence to decide and act on their own without any recourse to God their maker. This is the same fatal foolishness that has plagued the human race ever since.

“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.”

Pride has been correctly identified by many as the greatest woe which can quickly destroy anyone captured by it. I usually tell my children that apart from impure thoughts and cravings of the body, another area in which you must exert your victory over the flesh is pride. A proud person is always in contention – fighting with those he thinks he is better than; such a fellow will do everything to show that he is better than others. The proud is always in competition with those who appear better off, just to prove a point that he or she is superior. In doing this, the proud will make derogatory statements about such people and cut them to size just to show that he knows it better or can do it better.

The proud finds it difficult to acknowledge the sincere work or effort of others because he thinks such will displace him from being on top. The proud sees himself as being number one in all things. Apart from contending with men, the proud also contend with God. Anyone who is proud or haughty and is speaking so much about God is only a pretender. By reason of their contention with God, they have enthroned themselves as number one in their own lives, making God their running mate. Are you finding it difficult to recognize the efforts of those that are better than you in certain areas? You are simply proud.

Psalms 73:6 says some people are compassed with pride. This implies that it is possible for pride to be visibly glaring in the life of someone that is full of it. You can be clothed in pride just as you can be clothed in humility. You can identify a proud person from his or her looks, carriage, dressing, speech, behaviour, giving, prayer, Christian service, work, attitude, etc. Unfortunately, Isaiah 13:11 says that the same reason which makes the proud fellow haughty is the same reason that will make him fall.

Every proud individual is headed for a fall and proud people end up being destroyed (Proverbs 16:18). Some people are proud but they don’t know it. If you exalt yourself by your words and conduct, you shall be abased (Matthew 23:12). James 4:6 speaks of something quite frightening: it says God resists the proud which confirms that God is always contending with the proud, is there pride in your heart? Ask God to forgive and uproot every trace of pride from your life today.

Prayer Point:

Father, please remove the spirit of pride from my life this moment in Jesus’ name.

Bible In A Year:

1st Chronicles 25:1-31; 1st Chronicles 26:1-32; 1st Chronicles 27:1-34; Proverbs 29:22-27; Proverbs 30:1-6

Yes! I Slept With Tiwa Savage, But That Was Before She Got Married To Tee-billz – Dr Sid Opens Up

Dr SID, one of the person Tee Billz, Tiwa husband accused of sleeping with his wife have admitted that he slept with Tiwa but that was before she got married to Tee Billz.

He added that Tee Billz was very much aware of the act but still went ahead to marry Tiwa and wonder why he is making story out of it now.

A sure insider who doesn’t want his name to be mentioned confirm the story, but added that is what happened when you share your past life story with a failure.

The question everyone here is still asking is can you really say Tee Billz is a failure considering the fact that he was the one that brought Tiwa salvage to limelight what we all believe a failure cannot do.

Another insider even added that Tiwa and Dr SID were still fooling around even after getting married. Who is really fooling who here.

Jose Mourinho Agrees Terms With Manchester United - Sky Sports

Jose Mourinho has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, according to Sky sources.

Lawyers for both parties are still in negotiations over a number of image rights issues, which must be resolved before a contract can be signed.

SSNHQ understands the length of Mourinho's contract and his salary have now been agreed after positive talks between Manchester United executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, and Mourinho's agent, Jorge Mendes.

However, dialogue is on-going regarding the image rights conflicts, and it remains unclear whether or not these issues will be concluded in time for Mourinho to put pen to paper on his contract on Wednesday.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional Written By Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Topic:- NOT IMPOSSIBLE – Wednesday May 25th 2016

Memorise: For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37

Read: Numbers 14:6-9

6 And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:

7 And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.

8 If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.

9 Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.

MESSAGE

One thing I have always told my children that every Christian should never forget is the fact that the Christian life is not an ordinary life, but a supernatural one. It is something superior to the ordinary natural existence. It supersedes the natural so much that it compels things to be done that would ordinarily not be done. The supernatural can cause events contrary to natural laws to take place. Anyone operating at the realm of the supernatural therefore does what everyone else terms ‘impossible’. One such instance is Ezekiel’s encounter with the dry bones. It takes supernatural power to reverse the irreversible.

It also takes this power that is beyond human ability to move the immovable. This is also the kind of power that is required to win your nation for Jesus. This year, you will encounter the supernatural so much that whatever is irreversible in your life will be reversed, and whatever has been immovable will be moved in your favour in Jesus’ Name.

When you are operating in the realm of the supernatural, you face situations with the understanding that with God, nothing shall be impossible. What is that physical challenge you are having in your body? By the power of God, it shall be resolved today. This year, what everyone had deemed impossible will be possible for you. By the power of the Most High, what you found most impossible to accomplish will become possible. Every chain of impossibility around that nagging situation is broken now in the victorious Name of Jesus Christ. Possibilities will be your experience from now.

When some people meet with difficulties in a particular business, they abandon it for another. This may not necessarily be the best thing to do. Even when it appears hopeless, just hold on to God’s Word concerning the situation, obey and wait for the result. To solve a particular problem or challenge, it is not necessarily the number of attempts made that matters, but who is aiding your attempts. Peter had tried so many times without a catch that night, but the only attempt he made that had the backing of the Lord delivered to him a harvest beyond expectations.

The major challenge which believers going through the path of hopelessness face is that, unlike Peter, they lack a Word from God in respect to their situation. When there is nothing from God on an issue, the state of hopelessness will be worse. But if God has spoken a Word on the matter, the case is as good as closed in your favour. Are you in a hopeless situation? Take time to read and study the Bible, asking God to give you a Word for that situation. God always has something to say about your situation, but are you ready to hear it? God is assuring you, it is not impossible! As you return to that abandoned project or failed business, every impossibility shall become possible in the name of Jesus.

Prayer Point:

Father, please give me the grace to always look unto You for everything I need in life.

Bible In A Year:

1st Chronicles 22:2-19; 1st Chronicles 23:1-32; 1st Chronicles 24:1-31; Proverbs 29:10-21

CDQ Drops Tee Billz As Manager

CDQ signed on to Tunji Balogun aka Tee Billz’s 323 Entertainment management group back in January 2016. In a new interview with Hip TV, CDQ confirms that he has now parted ways with his manager Teebillz – when he could no longer reach him. He said,

“About me and Teebillz, I mean, Me and Teebillz are still good. Still cool, we are family.. But I’m straight like that, I am real. I have not been able to talk to him for a very long time – since the incident that happened. I tried to message him but it wasn’t going through and everything. So i had to move on with my life.. You know.

I mean, I’ve got ambition that I’m chasing, so for no reason would i allow anything to lock that down. I am a goal getter and I can’t allow anything to slow me down. So that’s it! Me and Teebillz are still cool, we are still family. Anytime we see, we would still holla, but at least, I’m a street guy, I have got to move, gotta move, gotta move. That is what matters the most. My career comes first before anything else.”

Open Heavens Daily Devotional Written By Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Topic:- THE IMPORTANCE OF FORGIVENESS – Tuesday May 24th 2016

Memorise: So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not everyone his brother their trespasses. Matthew 18:35

Read; Matthew 18:32-35,

32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not everyone his brother their trespasses.

MESSAGE

Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. It is also commandment from God and a requirement to be fulfilled before anyone can enjoy the grace of receiving His forgiveness in our lives. The root cause of bitterness and un-forgiveness in our lives is often the root cause of a number of other issues that we may be dealing with on a regular basis.

 

 

Forgiving whether we feel like it or not, or releasing even the greatest offender into God’s hands will baffle, confound, and damage the whole realm of Satan. Just as all of heaven rejoices when we accept Christ, so hell impotently rages as we reclaim lost ground.

“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if ye forgive not….. neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15

Let us assume that your problems are really big. You have been badly hurt by your partner’s actions. No one denies the pain and anger you are going through, especially if your partner has been unfaithful. But despite the unfaithfulness or whatever it is that has caused you to think about divorce, assuming that there has been true repentance, have you tried forgiveness?

Forgiveness is ultimately the only way we can handle broken relationships. It is the only way we can lay past problems to rest. Forgiveness is not a surge of emotions; it is a deliberate act of will. For Christians, the forgiveness we exercise is based on the fact that we ourselves have been forgiven by God. I know that many hurting partners will say, ‘I have forgiven again and again.’ if that is so and your forgiveness has been abused and trampled on, it may well be time for another action. But before you take the final step, put all your problems into perspective. Is it worth throwing away the past years if it is possible to salvage the relationship with an act of Christian forgiveness? I am not suggesting it is easy, that the pain will mysteriously go away or that all the problems will be sorted out overnight. There may be a great deal of work that needs to be done.

Bitterness is a cyclical, repetitive, tightly closed circle of self-cantered pain. It carries us round and around the same senseless arc. Like a child learning to ride a bicycle, knowing how to ride but not how to stop, we pedal on and on, afraid to quit, yet wishing desperately for someone to come and take the bars, break our circling, and let us off. Bitterness is useless. Repayment is impossible. Revenge is impotent. Resentment is impractical. Only forgiveness can reconcile the differences and restore healing to a relationship.

Rejecting all the relationship that have failed us is the most common counsel among Christians and non- Christians alike. Cut off the old connections, withdraw from all interactions, live at a distance, and avoid any intimacy or involvement. Above all, do not risk working toward towards forgiveness. All these are contrary to the Word of God.

It is definitely not easy to forgive and it may be impossible to forget. However, it is possible for us to forgive because we have the power of the Holy Spirit within. Think for a moment, and honestly answer the big question, have you considered forgiveness? 

 Prayer Point:

Father, please close the door against the spirit of un-forgiveness in my life in Jesus’ name.

Bible In A Year:

1st Chronicles 19:1-19; 1st Chronicles 20:1-8; 1st Chronicles 21:1-30; 1st Chronicles 22:1; Proverbs 28:26-28; Proverbs 29:1-9