*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*DATE: MONDAY MARCH 10TH 2025*

*TOPIC: THE GREAT INVITATION*

*MEMORISE:*
*"Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” - (Isaiah 55:1)*

*READ: JOHN 7:37-39 (KJV)*

*37. In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.*

*38. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.*

*39. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)*

*MESSAGE:*
Jesus gave what many call 'The Great Invitation' to everyone (Matthew 11:28-30). He promised to give rest to everyone who comes to Him, and that includes you.

Jesus said in Matthew 6:31 that you should never worry. He wants you to cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). He owns you, so He will take care of you. The question now is, does Jesus really own you? Does He own the thoughts of your heart, the direction and focus of your eyes, and your resources? If He truly owns you, then you have nothing to worry about. However, if there are parts of your life that you haven't surrendered totally to Him, then there's cause for worry.

My Father in the Lord taught me that it is what your father has that he will take care of you with. If God is your Father and owner, then He will take care of you with pleasures forevermore because they are abundant at His right hand (Psalm 16:11). However, if the devil owns you and you do his will, he will take care of you with lies and torment because that is his speciality. When the devil owns a fellow, that fellow will always be in need, because true satisfaction can only be found in God. The devil has nothing good to offer his own. While he has slaves, God has sons, and as a son of the Most High, all things are yours (1 Corinthians 3:21). God is extending a great invitation to you today, just like the one Jesus extended to the crowd on the great day of the feast in today's Bible reading. He is calling you to come and drink and to come and buy wine without money and without price. He is calling you to a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17).

I call heaven and earth to record this day...that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: (Deuteronomy 30:19)

The ball is in your court. Do not live in anxiety, fear, and confusion; accept the great invitation to surrender completely to God so you can enjoy all the goodies He has for His children. When you choose life, you make the best choice, not only for yourself but also for generations after you. Beloved, accept God's great invitation - choose life.

REFLECTION:
Are you choosing life with your thoughts, words, actions, and decisions?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: JOSHUA 18-20

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

HYMNAL: 27 - WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!

3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge--
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there

Romans 11:1-2 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,

Romans 11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Romans 5:1-3 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Romans 5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

Alleged N60.85bn Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Ex-Abia Governor, 4 Others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, February 28, 2025, arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, Engr. Chinedum Orji, Dr. Philip Nto, Onwumene King Obioma and Romanus K. Madu before Justice Lilian Abai of the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State on a sixteen-count charge bordering on conspiracy, official corruption, stealing and diversion of public funds.

The offence contravenes Section 516 and 516(a) of the Criminal Code, Law of Abia State and punishable under the same Section of the same Act.

One of the count charges reads:
That you Chief Theodore Ahamefule Orji, ENGR. Chinedum Orji, Dr. Phillip Nto, Onwumene King Obioma and Romanus K. Madu, sometime between 2011 and 2015 in Umuahia, Abia State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court stole and converted a sum of N22,500,000,000.00 (Twenty-Two Billion, Five Hundred Million Naira Only) being the allocation to the Abia State Government as security votes and thereby committed an offence contrary to the provision of Section 390 (5) of the Criminal Code Law of Abia State.

Another count reads "That you, Chief
Theodore Ahamefule Orji, ENGR. Chinedum Orji, Dr. Phillip Nto, Onwumene King Obioma and Romanus K. Madu, sometime between 2010 and 2011 in Umuahia, Abia State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court
Conspired among yourselves to commit unlawful acts to wit, stealing and conversion of the sum of N12,000,000,000.00 (Twelve Billion Naira Only) being the funds due to Abia State from the Paris Club Refund and thereby committed an offence contrary to the provisions of Sections 516 and 516(a) of the Criminal Code Law of Abia State.

All the defendants pleaded "not guilty" to all the charges when they were read to them, following which prosecution counsel, Dr. Pinheiro SAN, prayed the court to fix a date for commencement of trial.

Counsel to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th defendant, Bode Olanipekun, SAN, Chika Osolu Ojukwu, SAN, K.I Odeh, Oke Amaechi, SAN and Isaac Anya informed the court of their respective applications for the bail of the defendants.

Counsel to 1st defendant, Bode Olanipekun prayed the court to grant his client bail to enable him to stand trial. All other defence counsels made the same pleas before the court.

Justice Obai in her ruling, granted the defendants bail in the sum of Fifty Million Naira (N50,000,000.00) each, one surety in like sum, surety must have a landed property in Umuahia and must show evidence of Certificate of Occupancy
Additionally, surety must depose an affidavit of means and deposit two recent passport photographs with the court.
Defendants must also deposit their international passports with the court registrar.

The judge adjourned the matter to June 18 and 19, 2025 for commencement of trial.

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DON'T TELL ME YOU DON'T NEED A MAN!

Every woman needs a man. To say "I don't need a man in my life; I can achieve EVERYTHING I want as a single" is hypocrisy. Ladies who run their lives with that mentality will stay single for a very long time. That is no longer self confidence, it is pride and pride goes before a fall. The bible tells us to think high but not MORE HIGHLY than we ought to think (Romans 12:3).

I need a man to feel complete. I need a man to get pregnant. I need a man to be the father of my children. I need a man to have sex with. I need a man to be my best opposite sex friend. I need a man whose vision I can support. I need a man I can help. I need a man to fulfil destiny with. I need a man I can look up to, lead me, guide me and counsel me when I need counsel and correct me when I make a mistake, yes, I need a man!

Until you get to the point when you humble yourself to acknowledge this need, you won't attract the right man and your marriage wont work because you won't respect him.

A time comes in our lives when a man needs a woman; a woman needs a man. We must acknowledge this, humble ourselves, allow the right person find us and submit to love because God is love. He wants us to love and be loved.

You deserve to be love and yes! You need a man...

Remain blessed forever more.

Thanks for reading. God bless you. Cheers!

DON'T TELL ME YOU DON'T NEED A MAN!

Every woman needs a man. To say "I don't need a man in my life; I can achieve EVERYTHING I want as a single" is hypocrisy. Ladies who run their lives with that mentality will stay single for a very long time. That is no longer self confidence, it is pride and pride goes before a fall. The bible tells us to think high but not MORE HIGHLY than we ought to think (Romans 12:3).

I need a man to feel complete. I need a man to get pregnant. I need a man to be the father of my children. I need a man to have sex with. I need a man to be my best opposite sex friend. I need a man whose vision I can support. I need a man I can help. I need a man to fulfil destiny with. I need a man I can look up to, lead me, guide me and counsel me when I need counsel and correct me when I make a mistake, yes, I need a man!

Until you get to the point when you humble yourself to acknowledge this need, you won't attract the right man and your marriage wont work because you won't respect him.

A time comes in our lives when a man needs a woman; a woman needs a man. We must acknowledge this, humble ourselves, allow the right person find us and submit to love because God is love. He wants us to love and be loved.

You deserve to be love and yes! You need a man...

Remain blessed forever more.

Thanks for reading. God bless you. Cheers!
© Seun Oladele, 2019; reposted 2025.

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