Open Heaven 25 September
MEMORISE: Rejoice evermore. 1 Thessalonians 5:16
BIBLE READING: LUKE 7:12-15
12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” 15 So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.
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One of the shortest verses of the New Testament which is also our memory verse today says Rejoice evermore. Today, we read about the command Weep Not. This command is easier read than obeyed, but then, it should still be obeyed.
A widow lost her only son and Jesus Christ commanded her not to weep! The Lord is saying to you also Don’t weep, but rather, rejoice because He will intervene in that situation that is drawing tears out of your eyes.
Weeping doesn’t solve any problem, it is merely an expression of sorrow. Weeping could be detrimental to those who indulge themselves in the habit.
Weeping blurs vision and reasoning both physically and spiritually. Weeping, particularly when God says don’t weep in such situations that appear unpleasant, is an indirect protest against Gods command, and anything that we do contrary to the command of the Lord is an act of rebellion.
The Bible assures us that Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning (Psalms 30:5). We are most blessed if we believe this Scripture. Weeping blurred Mary Magdalene’s vision on the resurrection morning to the extent that she mistook Jesus Christ for a gardener (John 20:11-15 ). Jesus tried to console her but she did not recognise Him.
“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.” “John 20:15”
An antidote to weeping is reading Gods word concerning His promises for us in the time of trouble. Another one is high praises to God who specializes in reversing the irreversible.
The Bible says that when David was distressed at Ziklag because the wives and children of he and his men had been taken away captive by raiders, he appealed to God for His consoling word.
He was not only consoled but also assured of full restoration (1 Samuel 30:1-8). Seek and speak the word of God that is applicable to your challenge in the time of trouble, then praise Him. You will surely laugh last!
PRAYER POINT: Father, please wipe away all tears from my eyes and remove those situations that cause me to weep today, in the name of Jesus.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PROVERBS 22:1-29
Thank you for studying today’s Open Heaven – Weep Not; Rather Rejoice! – written by Pastor Enoch A.
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Open Heaven 25 September 2021
