Fulfilling Covenant Promises - Open heavens devotional by Pastor E. A Adeboye

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Isa 22-24
FULFILLING COVENANT PROMISES Sunday, August 8, 2010
MEMORIZE: “And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob” (Exodus 2:24) READ: Exodus 2:24-25 Genesis 30:22 says, “And God remembered Rachel...”. This gives the impression that it is possible for the All-knowing God to forget something or someone. This is not possible. However, until the appointed day of your favor, it may appear as if God did not notice you or hear your prayers. From Rachel’s experience, when your time of favor comes, long standing problems suddenly disappear. No problem can resist the power of God’s favor. This has not changed. God’s favor is known to deal with reproaches in a man’s life or family. Rachel’s reproach was barrenness. Naaman’s reproach was leprosy. The prophet’s widow however was reproached with heavy indebtedness. Yet, divine favor took away all their reproaches. What is that reproach in your life today? It will be taken care of by God’s favor. “And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them” (Exo. 2:24-25). For over 400 years, God’s people remained in slavery in a foreign land. Generations of the Israeli race were in slavery, poverty and bondage. Meanwhile, it appeared God had forgotten that He had a covenant with Abraham His friend. But when the time of their favor was at hand, God remembered His covenant with their ancestors and delivered them through Moses (Exo. 7:16). A time of God’s favor is therefore a time that God remembers and implements His covenant with His beloved. A time of God’s favor is also a time of God’s visitation. In 1 Samuel 2:21, God visited Hannah and her years of barrenness were overtaken by years of fruitfulness. When God visited Hannah, it was at home, not in Shiloh. Sometimes, after God has taken your request during a special meeting, He may have to send His angels to personally deliver your package to you at home. Distance is not a barrier. This season, the Lord will visit you even at your location and turn your reproach around. ACTION POINT: Father, by Your favor establish every good Word You have spoken concerning me, my family, and our local church this season.