Open Heaven 26th February 2020 – The End Matters More
Open Heaven 26th February 2020 – The End Matters More written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye
TODAY’S TOPIC: THE END MATTERS
MEMORISE: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the pride in spirit.” – (Ecclesiastes 7:8)
READ: Hebrews 12:1-4 (KJV)
1. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
4. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
MESSAGE – Open Heaven 26th February 2020 :
Many people are so focused on today that they miss out on what is most important – the end. Esau had a bad beginning, but somewhere along the line, he repented. Instead of killing his brother, he hugged him. He became so successful that he had four hundred bodyguards. Levi started with a curse but later became the first born of the Most High God because he chose to be on the Lord’s side. One of the criminals crucified along with Jesus started badly but made it to paradise. Paul the Apostle started as a persecutor of Christians but ended as a great evangelist and Apostle. However, King Saul started well but ended badly. As for me, I will end well. What about you? Your future is in the hands of two people – God and you.
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” – Hebrews 13:8
Since God is unchangeable, righteous, and His word is yea and amen, His part is settled. This means your future is in your hands. Hence, you can direct it as you wish, positively or negatively. Some have chosen to sell their future like Esau did in Genesis 25:29-34. Today, many have exchanged their future for financial gains.
As a sinner, even if you pay tithe and offerings, know that no amount of money can compare with God’s plan for your future. An uncontrolled weakness can also damage the future. Moses compromised his future after forty years of ministry because of uncontrolled temper (Numbers 20:7-13). David brought a curse on himself and his lineage because he committed adultery and murder. Open Heaven 26th February 2020 by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.
However, you can save your future by sowing into it. In (1 Kings 17:8-16), the widow of Zarephath sowed her last meal, then she and her son had enough to eat for the rest of their lives. You too can secure your future through absolute obedience to God. As soon as Elijah dropped the mantle on Elisha in (1 Kings 19:19-21), the latter surrendered all and never looked back. If there is anything you have done in the past that can destroy your future, I break it’s hold over you now in the mighty name of Jesus.
KEY POINT:
What are the measures you are taking towards a glorious future for yourself?
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 7
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