HEAVENLY ATTENTION
Memorise: And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and
saw him, and said unto Him, Zacchaeus make haste and come down; for today I
must abide at thy house. Luke 19:5
Read: Acts 10:1-6, (KJV)
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a
centurion of the band called the Italian band,
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house,
which gavuch alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the
day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What
is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a
memorial before God.
5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose
surname is Peter:
6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the
sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
Bible in one year: 1st John 5 – Jude 1, Psalm 31:1-8
There is no one that cannot command the attention of Heaven.
Those who believe that people in great positions or people in affluence are far
from God will be surprised to know that there are many wealthy people doing
great things for the Lord, and there are people in great positions who are
using their influence to add positive value to their environment. The example
of Zacchaeus reveals that it is possible to remain faithful to God regardless
of the amount of wealth at a person’s disposal. Righteous, rich people are
great instruments in the hands of God because they use their wealth and God
given positions to expand His Kingdom. Also, the example of Cornelius reveals
to us that God is a God of plan and purpose. He was very influential in his
days; nevertheless, he was a devoted man who was obedient to the will of God.
He was very generous to those around him. He had a very good reputation but he
was not saved. Hence, God had a plan for him in order that he might be saved.
God wanted to prove a point to the Jews through his life that there is no one
that is beyond redemption. This week, your prayers will command the attention
of Heaven in Jesus’ name. The moment he got a revelation of what he needed to
do, he complied fully without delay and he got the attention of Heaven.
I have noticed that
those who are not as blessed sometimes exhibit pride while those who are
blessed sometimes humble themselves under the mighty hand of God. This is why
you will see Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors of multinationals
picking rubbish and dirt in a church service.
Some of them stay to control traffic for hours after major programmes
are through. No wonder they are so special to the Almighty God, and so whenever
they call upon Him, the heavens open to them. They demonstrate their love for
God by serving humanity. They transfer the burdens of others to themselves and
when God decides to give attention to such individuals, they never remain the
same again. Such Heavenly attention brings a tremendously positive turnaround
in the life of the beneficiary. When the Heavens pay attention to you, you can
be sure that all your long awaited promises will become fulfilled.
Open Heavens 8 August 2016: - Heavenly attention
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the
glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of
glory”
Colossians 1:27
When God visits you, you will begin to know the meaning of
true riches, despite the fact that people had always known you to be wealthy;
your new level of wealth will dwarf the former. He will bring you to a greater
level of wealth where you begin to flourish in all things. He makes the great
grater and he turns all curses to blessings.
There is a day of visitation and every child of God is
destined for such a time when the Heavens will be at attention in order to
bless someone. Today is your day in Jesus’ name. This is your day of
remembrance, and all that you have been trusting God for shall be delivered in
Jesus’ name. All you need to do is allow Jesus to come into your life. Allow
the plan and purpose that God has for you to come to pass and that can only be
possible when you surrender to Jesus and make Him your personal Lord and Saviour.
(8 August 2016 open heavens)
Prayer Point
Father, please pay attention to me today in Jesus’ name.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye
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