OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY AUGUST 1 2021

 Sunday, August 1 2021

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY
TOPIC: EMMANUEL I

<b>Read: Matthew 1:18-25</b>

18.  Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

19.  Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20.  But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21.  And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

22.  Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23.  Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

24.  Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25.  And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Memorise
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Matthew 1:23 
One purpose of the Gospel of Matthew is to show that Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament promises concerning the Messiah. Isaiah 7:14  says:

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

The name Emmanuel means God with us. God is the only being who is unlimited in His might. There are numerous blessings to be enjoyed from being in the presence of God (Psalms 16:11 ). Constantly being in the presence of the Lord ensures the fulfilment of ones divine destiny. Romans 8:31  says:

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”

God has many names and they all work for the good of those who have Him as their Father. God is the El-Shaddai - the AllSufficient One. God has enough resources to meet all your needs  spiritual, physical, emotional as well as psychological. God is the Jehovah Jireh - the Great Provider. He has the ability to turn a fellows austerity to prosperity and poverty to wealth. Philippians 4:19  says:

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

God is the Great Healer. Are you sick? God has the ability to cure all ailments  pathological (physical or mental) or spiritual. God is the Jehovah-Nissi - the man of war. Are you facing any battle? The Almighty God has the ability to fight all your battles and grant you total victory. Are the enemies of your life innumerable? Are they stronger than you? Turn to Jehovah-Nissi today. Let Him be your Emmanuel. His promise is:

“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him”

“Psalm 91:15”

I prophesy that you will be victorious in every battle you face in Jesus name.God is our righteousness  Jehovah-Tsidkenu. Divine Salvation is the greatest of all the numerous advantages of being a child of God. John 3:3 says "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."Are you born again? The reality of having God with you can only come to be when you give your life to Jesus.

<b>POINT: The greatest thing on earth is to have God with you all the time.</b>