April 22, 2021 Open Heaven Devotional : Topic - Peculiar Generation
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TOPIC: Peculiar Generation
MEMORISE:
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” – (1 John 3:1)
READ: 1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)
9. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
10. Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God; which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
MESSAGE:
In (1 John 3:2), John the Beloved could not help pondering on how privileged we are as believers to be called children of God. Apostle Peter explained the glorious implication of this in (1 Peter 2:9-10):
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy
As believers, we are a peculiar generation – that is the generation of people who have given themselves to seeking God (Psalm 24:1-6). A peculiar generation refers to those who have obtained mercy and thus, have become solution providers and barrier breakers. They are unstoppable. Joseph belonged to this kind of generation; he would not compromise godliness and perfect loyalty to God and man as we see in Genesis 39:7-9.
The generation of solution providers like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego was also a peculiar one (Daniel 2:17-19). If you want to belong to this generation, you must be ready to seek the Lord even in the midst of ungodly people (2 Corinthians 6:17-18). Today, we see people who treat the Bible as outdated literature; they do not see homosexuality, witchcraft and sorcery as ungodly. Some of these people even make light of Christ’s teachings. Beloved, if you belong to the peculiar generation, you must dissociate yourself from such people.
Sometimes though, you may experience marginalisation. The good thing is that the members of the peculiar generation who remain undeterred, are always victorious in the end. This is because God already assures them of victory as we see in Numbers 23:23.
I encourage you to be a member of this peculiar generation of people seeking God actively at a time like this, when it is appearing unpopular to live by the principles of the over 2000 year-old Scriptures. May God bless you as you do so today, in the mighty name of Jesus.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please accept me into the generation of peculiar people that show forth Your praise.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Matthew 10-11
HYMNAL:
HYMN 2 – AMAZING GRACE! HOW SWEET THE SOUND!
1. Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound!
That saved a wretch like me!
I was once lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see.
2. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
3. Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come.
‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
4. The Lord has promised good to me.
His Word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
An long as life endures.
5. When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
Open Heaven 22 April 2021 Thursday Devotional Guide. Open Heavens 2021 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC
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