Open Heavens 21 September 2026 Monday – Remain Under His Covering II

Memorise: For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 2 Corinthians 2:15

Read: 2 Kings 5:20-27 Open Heavens 21 September 2026

20 But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the Lord liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

21 So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?

22 And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

23 And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.

24 And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.

25 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.

26 And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?

27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.

Open Heavens 21 September 2026

Bible in One Year: Jonah 1-4

Message: – Open Heavens 21 September 2026 Monday Daily Devotional

Years ago, when I was a younger Christian, many people would come to me and say, “Young man, we see the way you are on fire for the Lord. Make sure you don’t backslide.” Whenever I heard that, I would smile because I had made up my mind that I would not be a fool and return to the fear, sickness, and bondage Jesus took away from my life when I became born again. I thank God for His grace, which has kept me all these years. Remembering where God brought me from has been one of the ways I have stayed on course. When you constantly remember what Jesus saved you from, no one will need to preach to you to remain in Christ. I pray that you will not yield to satan’s temptations to depart from the cover of the shadow of God’s wings, in Jesus’ name.

Anyone who departs from the cover that the shadow of God’s wings provides is open to all kinds of sicknesses and diseases. Today’s Bible reading tells us the story of Gehazi, who decided to leave the shelter of God’s wings. Within a day, the fellow who could have ended up as the next prophet, because he was Elisha’s servant, ended up becoming a leper. Sometimes, it only takes a brief moment for people who decide to leave God’s covering to forfeit all the blessings they have enjoyed under His cover. I pray that your story will not move from glory to shame, in Jesus’ name.

People who wander from the shadow of God’s wings expose themselves to death. Proverbs 21:16 says, “The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.” When people are in the congregation of the dead, their lives stink. People who decide to backslide have accepted an open invitation to a stinking life. They have decided to invite rottenness and disfavour into their lives. No matter how beautiful a house may be, guests will avoid it once a rat has died inside and begun to decay. They might not want to wine or dine with the owner of the house until the pungent smell has been taken care of. In 2 Corinthians 2:14-15, however, Apostle Paul describes the believer as a sweet savour of Christ.

Beloved, when you abide under the shadow of the Almighty, you will continue to increase in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man (Luke 2:52).

Key Point – Open Heavens 21 September 2026

Wandering from God’s covering is extending an invitation to shame, sickness, and death.

Open Heavens 21 September 2026 Monday Hymn

Hymn 34: Yield Not to Temptation

Verse 1:
Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin;
Each victory will help you some other to win;
Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

Chorus:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.

Verse 2:
Shun evil companions, bad language disdain;
God’s name hold in reverence, nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

(Chorus)

Verse 3:
To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown;
Through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down;
He who is our Savior, our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

(Chorus)

Prayer Points  for Open Heavens 21 September 2026 – Remain Under His Covering II

1. Father, I thank You for being a sweet savour of Christ in my life. Thank You for the grace that has kept me under Your covering all these years, in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have wandered from Your covering, exposed myself to the enemy through sin, or neglected the protection You freely offer, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, I pray that my story will not move from glory to shame, as Gehazi’s did. Let me never leave the shelter of Your wings for the fleeting pleasures of sin, in Jesus’ name.

4. Lord, help me to constantly remember what Jesus saved me from. Let the memory of Your deliverance keep me faithful and committed to You all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, I reject every invitation to backslide. I refuse to exchange Your covering for the stinking life of the congregation of the dead, in Jesus’ name.

6. Lord, just as Gehazi’s leprosy came suddenly, protect me from sudden destruction that comes from leaving Your cover. Let me not forfeit my blessings in a moment of compromise, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, help me to remain under the shadow of the Almighty by leading a holy life. Let me dwell in the secret place of the Most High and abide under Your shadow, in Jesus’ name.

8. Lord, I pray for every believer who has wandered from Your covering. Draw them back, cleanse them, and restore them to a place of safety and fellowship with You, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, I receive the grace to grow in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man, just as Jesus did, as I remain under Your covering, in Jesus’ name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you have been tempted to leave God’s covering, and ask for grace to remain faithful and protected).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that under Your shadow, I am safe and secure. I will remain under Your covering all the days of my life, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

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