Open Heaven 27 April 2018 Friday – BELATED CRIES FOR MERCY
Open Heaven 27 April 2018 Memorise: For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 2nd Corinthians 6:2
Read: Luke 16:19-26 Open Heaven 27 April 2018
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
Open Heaven 27 April 2018
Bible in one year: Ruth 3-4, Hebrews 4:8-5:10
Hymnal: Sing hymn 3
OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2018 DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Open Heavens For Teens And Prayer Points Below
Whether you believe it or not, the verdict of God is irrevocable: all men have sinned and come short of His glory (Romans 3:23). To escape the everlasting punishment that is the consequence of the verdict, there is the need to cry to God for mercy, obtain forgiveness and live a life of righteousness.
Some may say, “I want to enjoy my life the way I deem fit; don’t upset me with your message of doom.” May I further announce to you that there is a limited amount of time for you to cry to God for mercy on account of your sins and be heard. The Bible speaks of this limitation in Hebrews 9:27
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement:”
Your cry for mercy can only be heard while you are still alive on earth. You can only die once, and immediately after you die you will come face to face with God’s judgement. At this point you can no longer cry for mercy, and there will be no second chance.
For this reason, the Lord is warning you today against crying for mercy belatedly. The rich man in today’s Bible text is an example of someone who belatedly cried for mercy. His cries came after he had closed his eyes in death. Hear his plea to Abraham in Luke 16:23-24
“And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.”
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Alas, it was too late. The rich man’s cries could have been heard if they had been expressed while he was still alive, but he ignored the warnings of God sent through His messengers. On the other hand, the publican in Luke 18:9-14 is a good example of someone who cried for mercy while he could still be heard. Open Heaven 25 April 2018
The cry for mercy of the thief at Jesus’ side on the cross also came just in the nick of time, before he gave up the ghost. Beloved, today’s memory verse is food for thought that I want you to consider. If you have never asked God to forgive your sins, do it now for the salvation of your soul. I can assure you that it is either you cry for mercy here and obtain salvation, which is timely, or you will cry for mercy in the hereafter, which will be too late.
Prayer Point – Open Heaven 27 April 2018
Father, have mercy on me; please forgive me and help me never to do again those things that will send me to eternal torment.
Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens: (Friday, April 27, 2018) – Belated Cries For Mercy
OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2018 HYMN
SING HYMN 3 – WHAT CAN WASH AWAY MY SINS
What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole
again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Chorus:
Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
For my cleansing this I see
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
For my pardon this my plea
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
Nothing can my sin erase
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
Naught of works, ‘tis all of grace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
This is all my hope and peace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
This is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS
DATE: FRIDAY 27TH APRIL 2018
THEME: MENTORED
MEMORISE: A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding
shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 1:5
Please read: Hebrews 13:7
MESSAGE:
As a young adult, you need to have someone to talk about your fears, challenges, hopes and aspirations. It is very important to have someone who is older, wiser and can be able to correctly advise you when it comes to important decisions
of your life.
There are times in the life of a young adult when there is an overwhelming urge to talk to someone who can relate to what you
are going through and will understand without judging you, while also proffering a solution that will just be right for you. At times like this, it is advisable to prayerfully seek out a responsible adult who is wise and mature enough to mentor you, to listen to you and to also advise you.
When choosing someone to talk to, you need to be careful. You must choose someone who has sound Christian values, someone who will not derail you spiritually and take you away from
God’s word.
Whoever you choose should be able to sharpen you up and make you wiser. He/she
should help you make the right decisions and not
the wrong ones.
KEY POINT:
Talking to the right people will help you get farther in life faster. But talking to the wrong people will slow you down or even derail or
destroy your future. Choose wisely!
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Samuel 17-18
Luke 21:1-19
Hymn 10
1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!
2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a Friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our ev’ry weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield You;
You wilt find a solace there.
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