SENSE THE SIGNS- Open Heavens Daily Devotionals by Pastor E.A Adeboye

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Jer 3-5
SENSE THE SIGNS Saturday, December 11, 2010
MEMORIZE: “And in the morning, it will be foul weather today: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?” (Matt. 16:3) READ: Matthew 16:1-3 “And in the morning, it will be foul weather today: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?” (Matt. 16:3). When the clouds are gathering for a heavy downpour, you can easily tell by reading the skyline. Across the countries, by means of satellites and other scientific gadgets, it is possible to predict weather conditions more accurately. The truth is, before some major events take place, it is displayed on the spiritual skyline. It takes only the spiritually sensitive to determine spiritual signs that are not apparent to physical eyes. It is important to be able to discern the times of your favor or else you may miss it completely.  Do you know that Satan and his cohorts easily identify the times of one’s favor and moves at such times to provoke the proposed recipient to take steps capable of triggering a loss? There are some people who will not compromise with sin until their time of favor comes. They would suddenly observe that they are under intense demonic pressure to sin. That is the time the devil will reawaken their old appetites for sin and do everything possible to get them to break their relationship with God. Some of these are the handiworks of familiar spirits which have been associated with the recipients’ family tree and lineage.  Whenever you come under intense pressure to sin, be wise and wait a minute: your time of favor could just be around the corner. Do everything you can to keep your relationship with God intact. It is the work of the Holy Spirit to notify you or point your attention to the signs signaling your time of favor.  He is the revealer of secrets. Romans 8:14 says, “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God”. If you know how to cultivate your relationship with the Holy Spirit, there is hardly an event that will take you unawares. Cultivate your friendship with the Holy Ghost. He wants to be your friend. Love Him, please Him, obey Him always. Avoid anything He hates. Study God’s Word more deeply and regularly.  Receive His Word as better than gold. And open your spiritual eyes: be sensitive to the signs of the times and you will never be caught napping. ACTION POINT: Holy Spirit, I want to be Your close friend from today.  Reveal Yourself to me more than ever before. N.B Sweet Holy Spirit, be my Guide, let me never lose my time of favour.