Open Heaven 27 November 2017 (Monday) -EFFECTIVE IMPARTATION

Memorise:
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
1 Timothy 4:14

Open Heaven 27 Nov 2017 Bible Reading: Acts 14:21-23

Act 14:21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to lconium, and Antioch,

Act 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Act 14:23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

Open Heaven 27 November 2017 (Monday) Daily Devotional Message With Hymn

True leadership makes room for fresh leaders to be raised and imparted. One leader who succeeded in raising several other leaders was Paul. In Romans 1:11-12, he wrote to the believers in Rome, expressing his longing and sincere desire to be with them in order to impart some spiritual gifts to them.

Open Heaven 27 November 2017

There is no better way to deploy the ministry of impartation than through fasting, prayer and laying on of hands. One of Paul’s spiritual sons who benefited from the ministry of impartation was Timothy.

When hands were prayerfully laid on him, Timothy received some spiritual gifts. We see Paul reminding him of these gifts when in 1

Timothy 4:14 he said

“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the layingon of the hands of the presbytery”

Through impartation, there can be transfer of spiritual gifts from a man of God to the one being prayed for. Note also that fasting plays a key role in this.

As leaders, when workers, ministers and other leaders are being raised, before they
are commissioned into service, it is important to support them through the ministry of impartation backed by fasting and prayers.

“And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed”

Acts 14:23

After Paul and Barnabas had taken the gospel to several cities during their first missionary journey, they revisited these cities, appointing leaders over the churches they established there. It is worthy of note that in doing these, prayer and fasting were given prominence.

This is why it is quite surprising to see some brethren who are slated for ordination engaged in normal activities as ifthere is nothing at hand, instead of separating themselves to prayer and fasting. In any case, the level of preparation before a spiritual activity will determine the extent of the blessings received by each person.

Even for regular services in your local assemblies, it is important to prepare before attending such meetings. Whenever you want to prepare for any programme, do not forget to embrace fasting and praying.

Open Heaven 27 November 2017 Hymn: Sing Hymn 18

ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIER

Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!

Christ, the royal Master,
leads again the foe;
Forward into battle,
see his banner go!
Refrain

Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!

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!
[Refrain]

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.
[Refrain]

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;
This thro’ countless ages
men and angels sing.
Refrain]

Open Heaven 27 November 2017 Key Point:

Preparation for a spiritual programme may mean seeking God’s face towards the programme, forgiving and releasing offenders from your heart, avoiding distractions, and so on.

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