Open Heaven 25 May
MEMORISE: “And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.” – (Luke 5:11)
READ: Mark 10:28-30 (KJV)
28. Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
29. And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,
30. But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
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When God calls anyone to do His work, there is always glory ahead for such a fellow. Elisha forsook the flourishing farming business of his father, and God made him a national figure, such that kings called him “Father” (2 Kings 6:21). In the Bible reading of today, Jesus assured His disciples that their sacrifice would be rewarded a hundredfold here on earth and they would enjoy eternal life in Heaven. Our God is not a debtor.
When God called me to work on a full-time basis, I had to leave the University campus where I had been living in a duplex, for a very small apartment in Lagos, Nigeria. The new apartment was too small for my family and me, so I asked God for a bigger house. The Lord then told me He was preparing a city for me. Today, the Redemption Camp is the beginning of the fulfilment of the promised city. I am still awaiting the city, because my Father in Heaven said that we have not seen anything yet. Jesus said in Mark 10:29-30:
…Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Whenever God wants to bless an individual, He would typically ask the fellow for a unique sacrifice. When God wanted to bless Abraham, He set him up by requesting his only son – Isaac, as burnt sacrifice. Abraham proved his love for God by obeying. God preserved his son and also swore to bless him so much that through him, the families of the earth would be blessed. Abraham was not only blessed; he became a blessing (Genesis 22:15-18). Similarly, the widow of Zarephath gave all to gain all and her family was fed throughout three and half years of famine.
This principle still works to date. If only you would surrender everything to God. Sacrificial obedience as displayed by Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Esther, and other great Bible saints, is an eternal investment. As you follow suit from today, you will always have more than you bargain for, and more than you can imagine, in Jesus’ name.
ACTION POINT:
What is it that God is requesting from you? Offer it to Him and you will receive pleasant surprises.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Judges 18-19
Thank you for studying today’s Open Heaven – Eternal Investments – written by Pastor Enoch A.
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Open Heaven 25 May 2021
