Cleansed by the Blood

... unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood. Revelation 1:5

Blood is mentioned 460 times in the Bible. Fourteen times in the New Testament Jesus spoke of His own blood. Why? Because by the shedding of His blood, He accomplished the possibility of our salvation. He paid the penalty for our sin and redeemed us. The penalty for our sin and rebellion is death; Jesus stepped out and said, “I’ll take that death.” He voluntarily laid down His life and took the penalty we deserve. That’s what the cross is all about.

The blood of Jesus Christ not only redeems us, it justifies us. Being justified means more than being forgiven. I can say, “I forgive you,” but I can’t justify you. But God not only forgives the past, He clothes you in righteousness as though you had never committed a sin. Yet it cost the blood of His Son on the cross.


Lord Jesus, with a deeply grateful heart I thank You for Your sacrifice upon the cross. Your blood has cleansed my sin and made me worthy of forgiveness.
by: Evang. Billy Graham

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Cleansed by the Blood

... unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood. Revelation 1:5

Blood is mentioned 460 times in the Bible. Fourteen times in the New Testament Jesus spoke of His own blood. Why? Because by the shedding of His blood, He accomplished the possibility of our salvation. He paid the penalty for our sin and redeemed us. The penalty for our sin and rebellion is death; Jesus stepped out and said, “I’ll take that death.” He voluntarily laid down His life and took the penalty we deserve. That’s what the cross is all about.

The blood of Jesus Christ not only redeems us, it justifies us. Being justified means more than being forgiven. I can say, “I forgive you,” but I can’t justify you. But God not only forgives the past, He clothes you in righteousness as though you had never committed a sin. Yet it cost the blood of His Son on the cross.


Lord Jesus, with a deeply grateful heart I thank You for Your sacrifice upon the cross. Your blood has cleansed my sin and made me worthy of forgiveness.
by: Evang. Billy Graham

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OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY OCTOBER 1ST 2024

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR YOUR NATION

MEMORISE:
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” - (2 Chronicles 7:14)

READ: PSALM 22:27-28 (KJV)

27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

28 For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.

PRAYERS:
1. Father, I am grateful for your blessings over my nation. We are still standing because you are watching over us.

2. Father, please empower the leaders of my nation and grant them the wisdom and strength to lead us aright at all times.

3. Lord, please expose and uproot wicked leaders from their offices, in Jesus’ name. Never let the wicked rule in any part of my nation again.

4. Father, please give the righteous people in my nation the boldness to rule. Raise righteous people who will boldly take up the mantle of leadership, in Jesus’ name.

5. Lord, please let your mercy reign in my nation. Let there be no disasters or outbreaks of diseases, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, please let my nation prosper greatly. Let our lands be filled with abundance, and let our economy blossom. Open new doors of opportunities and prosperity to us; let barrenness and scarcity come to an end in every part of my nation, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, please let peace reign between us and the nations around us. War and violence of any kind will not be mentioned in our land, in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, please let your plans for my nation be fulfilled. Let them come to pass quickly, in Jesus’ name.

9. Lord, please have mercy and cause us to repent from any form of pride and foolishness that may destroy us in our nation, in Jesus’ name.

10. Lord, please let my nation be among the great nations of the world. Let those seeking to destroy my nation and steal her glory be brought to shame, in Jesus’ name.

11. Lord, please let there be a revival in my nation. Let us begin to seek you wholeheartedly, in Jesus’ name.

12. Your personal prayer points for your nation.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 1-4

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

HYMNAL: 22 - SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER! SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER!

1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

HAPPY NEW MONTH!! STAY CONNECT AND REMAIN BLESSED

Patience can manifest as perseverance and long-suffering. I'm grateful to the Almighty for granting me the strength to always remain patient, even in the midst of the storm. This resilience ultimately results in greatness.

A patient individual is often a grateful one. However, it's very important to be able to distinguish between being patience and being lackadaisical, as the latter can be disastrous.

May Wisdom not depart from you!

Ceah©

GRATITUDE is a powerful emotion that can transform our lives in profound ways. It involves recognizing and appreciating the good things we have, no matter how small.

REMEMBER, you don’t have to be great to be grateful, but you must be grateful to become great.

START your journey of gratitude today and watch as it transforms your life.

HAVE A BLESSED WEEK

After two months of working from home due to unforeseen circumstances, I'm officially back at the office today!

Reflecting on the past weeks, I'm grateful for the flexibility and resilience that remote work has taught me. It was a unique experience with its own set of challenges and rewards especially cos it wasn't forced like the Covid.

But there's something truly special about being back in the office environment – the energy, the camaraderie, and the face-to-face interactions that I've missed so much.

I'm excited to reconnect with everyone, from the gateman to the security, diving into ongoing projects with fresh enthusiasm.

Embracing the dynamic workplace vibes once again feels amazing. Here's to new beginnings and making the most of every moment! ✨

Ceah©

#BackToWork #OfficeLife #NewBeginnings #Grateful

Manna Without Manners

Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people? Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth... (Psalm 78:20,21)

There was this discernible recurring cycle in the history of the children of Israel. They repeatedly oscillated from rebellion to retribution, then to repentance, to reconciliation with God, and then to righteousness and back to rebel lion after they must have regained some comfort. Their relationship with God was unidirectional - they always wanted to receive from God without any corresponding faith, loyalty and devotion to Him.

As revealed in today's text, God did several wonders amidst the children of Israel that should have made them believe that He could do all things. But rather than praising God, they kept asking for more and tempting Him until they provoked Him to anger. This narrative concerning the children of Israel is an evidence that what God does in man is far more important than what He does for him. What God does for man, such as the provision of food, clothing, shelter, etc., are mere transient physical blessings which are not bad in themselves. But what He does in man such as the circumcision of the heart and crucifixion of the flesh are spiritual and rewardable blessings with great eternal benefits. If they had been circumcised in the heart (Deuteronomy 30:6), they would have been more patient, contented and grateful to God for His blessings and would have escaped His judgment.

This account of the Israelites was repeated by Apostle Paul in 1Corinthians 10:1-12, and there are several lessons to draw from this. First, physical blessings do not necessarily mean that a person is spiritual. Second, no matter what  God does for a man, if nothing is done to change his sinful nature, that man will always rebel against Him. Third, spiritual blessings are more valuable than physical blessings. Therefore, "seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33).


What God does in you is more important than what He does for you.
by: Pastor W.F. Kumuyi

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Someone recently asked me; Why are you always at the forefront pushing itakun when your employees can do it or made to do it?

My Response: As an Entrepreneur, you must wake up daily to understand that no one will ever be passionate or dedicated to my business as I am.

You are the Chief Marketing Officer, the driving force, the embodiment of the vision, and the owner of the mission.

Every day, I wake up and tell myself, your dedication and expertise are the sparks that ignite the flame of progress.

I am the master strategist, creative genius, and passionate leader who brings the brand to life.

Under my guidance, Itakun will soar to new heights, inspiring countless lives and transforming the landscape of innovation.

The true power of a leader lies not in the title, but in the impact i make.

The world is watching, and Itakun is grateful to have me at the helm.

These are some of the words I say to myself at the break of dawn to bring life to my day, and re-ignite the passion that makes me communicate the visions and purpose daily.

As an Entrepreneur, you have to be your own Chief Marketing Officer. Let the World see your business in your passion and purpose.

Happy Monday.

By the way don't forget to register on itakun.net or download our app on Google Playstore - Itakun Lite

Ceah©

Today here in the northern hemisphere it is our longest day of they year...
The Summer Solstice....
For those in the southern hemisphere it is your shortest day... The Winter solstice..
And so too is it your longest night and our shortest night
Look up at the sun and be grateful for this life giver...
Happy Soltice to all....