SUNDAY 13TH JULY 2025
PST NINA BRIGGS
TITLE: IS YOUR LIGHT STILL ON

Gen 1:1-5
Verse 3 And God said let there be light. When light came, order and structure came.

Matt 5:13-16
Verse 14
Three levels of responsibility.

Reality
Role
Revelation.

Light as a reality- we become new creations in Him. We begin to display Christ in us.
Light is my reality. Every other thing is fiction.
Whenever I am functioning in darkness, I am defrauding myself.

Role:
2nd level is responsibility to my fellow man.
When you fail at the 2nd level, you are denying God the glory that us due him.

Revelation:
Light as a Revelation. Gen 39:8-12
Verse 9 - and sin against my God.
Light as a responsibility to God.
I'm our daily life, we need to be at the level of not sinning against God.
We must have a why (A reason) in everything we do.
Light is very important.
We all go into unsupervised spaces. Who you are in secret is who you really are.
At any point of challenges, your responsibility is to God.
Everything you do at the core of it is God.
Your primary audience is am I pleasing God.
If God be God then let God be God in your life.
How can I do this wicked thing and sin against my God.
Light applies to everyone. It has nothing to do with segregated generations. It applies to all young and old.
If you do not have a why, you light will die.
The spirit reveals to you when you are about to cross the line.
Close with
Gen 1:3and 4
Matt 5:13 - You are the light of the World. I am the light of the World.
Wherever you find yourself, let there be Light (Abdul-Nasser ) put your name.

May God bless his Servant Pst Nina Briggs.

**Smith Wigglesworth – “Apostle of Faith”**

**Early Transformation & First Miracle**

Now, there was a time when Smith Wigglesworth was quite busy with his plumbing tools in Leeds, where the pipes would creak and leak, just like the conversations in the neighborhood. But amidst all that hustle, he found himself drawn to healing meetings. It was a curious affair indeed! One day, his dear wife Polly, who had been struggling with a chronic ailment, experienced what can only be described as a miraculous healing. This unexpected turn of events set Smith on a path of faith that would change everything, leading him directly into the heart of healing ministry.

Imagine this: during a meeting one evening, the regular pastor was absent, and our dear Smith thought it fitting to take the stage. With a nervous heart and a stuttered sermon, he somehow found his voice and—lo and behold!—fifteen people were healed right then and there. You could say it fanned the flames of his passion for this miraculous work!

**Baptism in the Spirit**

Now, fast forward to 1907, where Smith, with wide eyes and an eager spirit, stumbled into a peculiar Pentecostal gathering in Sunderland. With a few enthusiastic questions about “tongues” (not the type you find in a good meal, mind you), he was promptly shown the door. But did that stop him? Not at all! After a heartfelt prayer in the speaker’s wife’s living room, he found himself speaking in tongues—a thrilling escapade back to that meeting, where fifty souls were filled with the Spirit. Quite the show, I’d say!

**Miraculous Healings & Spiritual Confrontations**

Now, there are stories, and then there are stories! One particularly remarkable episode involved a young woman on the brink of death from consumption. Smith, full of determination and perhaps a dash of desperation, prayed over her for four whole hours. Suddenly, a vision of Jesus appeared to him, and wouldn’t you know it? The young lady sprang back to life, resuming her piano playing that very morning as if nothing had happened!

And then there was Mitchell, a man at death’s door. Sadly, when Smith arrived, it seemed Mitchell had taken the ultimate plunge. But Smith wasn’t one to take a loss quietly; he boldly commanded death to release him. To everyone’s surprise, Mitchell revived and went on to recover as well! Talk about a scene straight out of a play!

Now, Smith had an unconventional approach—he believed in hitting the afflicted parts of the body, claiming he was “hitting the devil, not them.” Well, if you ask me, it’s quite a daring way to send sickness packing!

**Trials of Faith & Physical Ailments**

In a rather self-assured manner, our Smith vowed never to take medicine. But life had other plans, and when appendicitis struck with a vengeance, doctors considered his case hopeless. With a commanding spirit, he once again told the “devil” to leave, and lo! He was healed instantly, returning to work the very next day, tools in hand.

Smith faced a long battle with kidney stones, sciatica, and eventually a stroke. Despite the pain, he believed these trials were like fine clay molding him for greater things. And you know, he didn’t let a little discomfort keep him from ministering across the globe!

**Public Campaigns & Legacy**

From the bustling streets of the U.K. to the wide-open skies of Australia, Smith took his ministry far and wide. Stories of blind eyes opening, crippled legs walking, and cancers disappearing became the tales that traveled with him. In 1937, while in South Africa, he even prophesied a grand revival, telling David du Plessis, “the day I pass away, then you can begin to think about it.” Such confidence!

**Final Moments & Death**

On the 12th of March, 1947, while attending the funeral of his friend Wilf Richardson, Smith had an unexpected final act—he collapsed and bid goodbye to the earthly stage, continuing to preach until the very end! A grand finale, one might say.

At his funeral, he left behind four guiding principles for those who remained:

1. Read God’s Word.
2. Let it consume you.
3. Believe it.
4. Act on it.

His voice still echoes in the hearts of many within the Pentecostal and charismatic communities.

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**Summary of Key Exploits**

Smith's legacy is dotted with miraculous healings—tumors, tuberculosis, and even those pesky appendicitis troubles. Some even say he managed to resurrect loved ones, a claim that made more than a few heads turn.

His spirit-led and confrontational approach—casting out tricky spirits through audacious prayer—stands as a testament to his unwavering faith. Despite battling illness, he thrived in service and inspired many. And let’s not forget his prophecies of future revivals, which many credit in shaping the charismatic movements.

Title: Alice in Borderland. Arisu, a listless, jobless and video-game-obsessed young man suddenly finds himself in a strange place in which him and his friends must compete in dangerous games in order to survive.

‎I know you've find it difficult to change that situations of yours.

Title: Final Destination: Bloodline. Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate. Starring: Kaitlyn Juana, Teo Briones

Title: Final Destination: Bloodline. Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate. Starring: Kaitlyn Juana, Teo Briones

HOW TO HANDLE FIGHTS IN A RELATIONSHIP....✍🏾

1. Know that it is normal for two people in love to disagree, offend each other, fall short, or misunderstand each other.

2. Always remember how much you love and need each other. Remembering this will give you the incentive to resolve any conflict between you two. Don't throw away true love because of a passing storm.

3. Know each other's temperaments. If you are a hot-tempered person, tell your partner/spouse so that your partner/spouse will prepare incase you spark off. But work on your temper still.

4. Agree how to handle fights before fights emerge. A nation develops a constitution to guide its operation, partners/spouses agree on what to do to guide in relations.

5. Don't let the fear of fighting or disagreeing with your partner/spouse keep you two from confronting each other and expressing your feelings.

Too many are tired, bored, frustrated or angry in their relationship/marriage but pretend all is well because they are afraid of talking about heavy and uneasy stuff with their partner. Slowly their relationship/marriage collapses, you can't pretend for long.

6. Before you confront and blame your partner/spouse, analyze the situation and see if you have played a role in causing the problem.

7. When a fight between you two is approaching or something happens that inflames tempers, walk away, cool off. Don't talk in anger. Cool down then talk rationally.

8. Remember you are in the same team. Fighting your partner/spouse is fighting what you two have, which in effect is fighting yourself.

9. Avoid insults. Hold and control your tongue, hurtful words only complicate matters, once they are spoken they can't be taken back.

10. Don't be tempted to use the information your partner/spouse shared with you in trust to get your way. Don't use the secrets your partner/spouse shared with you to attack or intimidate your partner/spouse.

11. Don't disclose matters to a third party. Solve the matter the two of you. Don't gossip about the short comings of your partner/spouse to your family or friends. Don't air your dirty linen in public. Cover each other from outsiders as you two remain naked to each other.

12. Pray together. Prayer clears up the air, restores love and order, brings unity of purpose and reminds you that God is watching and you both are God's children.

13. When talking about the matter, fully talk about it, look for its root cause, lay everything on the table. A problem that is not fully addressed or understood will keep recurring.

14. Give each other a chance to speak. None should feel silenced.

15. Be mindful of your body language. You may not insult but your partner/spouse is paying attention to your body language. Don't sneer, click or show contempt.

16. Never use your child/children to settle scores in a cold war with each other. You are both loved the same by the child/children.

17. Conclude the matter quickly. The longer tension exists between you two, the more dangerous it grows.

18. Accept responsibility. Being mature doesn't mean you won't do wrong or fall short; it means that when you do mess you are wise enough to apologize. Say sorry if you are on the wrong, forgive when you are wronged.

19. Come up with a way forward to prevent the matter from happening again or from causing much damage in the future.

20. Hug. Kiss. Make up. Make love.

21. Laugh about it. Find comedy in your difficult times. No storm lasts always. You two will come out through it closer and stronger. Stay focused, your love is worth fighting for, not fighting each other.

HOW TO HANDLE FIGHTS IN A RELATIONSHIP....✍🏾

1. Know that it is normal for two people in love to disagree, offend each other, fall short, or misunderstand each other.

2. Always remember how much you love and need each other. Remembering this will give you the incentive to resolve any conflict between you two. Don't throw away true love because of a passing storm.

3. Know each other's temperaments. If you are a hot-tempered person, tell your partner/spouse so that your partner/spouse will prepare incase you spark off. But work on your temper still.

4. Agree how to handle fights before fights emerge. A nation develops a constitution to guide its operation, partners/spouses agree on what to do to guide in relations.

5. Don't let the fear of fighting or disagreeing with your partner/spouse keep you two from confronting each other and expressing your feelings.

Too many are tired, bored, frustrated or angry in their relationship/marriage but pretend all is well because they are afraid of talking about heavy and uneasy stuff with their partner. Slowly their relationship/marriage collapses, you can't pretend for long.

6. Before you confront and blame your partner/spouse, analyze the situation and see if you have played a role in causing the problem.

7. When a fight between you two is approaching or something happens that inflames tempers, walk away, cool off. Don't talk in anger. Cool down then talk rationally.

8. Remember you are in the same team. Fighting your partner/spouse is fighting what you two have, which in effect is fighting yourself.

9. Avoid insults. Hold and control your tongue, hurtful words only complicate matters, once they are spoken they can't be taken back.

10. Don't be tempted to use the information your partner/spouse shared with you in trust to get your way. Don't use the secrets your partner/spouse shared with you to attack or intimidate your partner/spouse.

11. Don't disclose matters to a third party. Solve the matter the two of you. Don't gossip about the short comings of your partner/spouse to your family or friends. Don't air your dirty linen in public. Cover each other from outsiders as you two remain naked to each other.

12. Pray together. Prayer clears up the air, restores love and order, brings unity of purpose and reminds you that God is watching and you both are God's children.

13. When talking about the matter, fully talk about it, look for its root cause, lay everything on the table. A problem that is not fully addressed or understood will keep recurring.

14. Give each other a chance to speak. None should feel silenced.

15. Be mindful of your body language. You may not insult but your partner/spouse is paying attention to your body language. Don't sneer, click or show contempt.

16. Never use your child/children to settle scores in a cold war with each other. You are both loved the same by the child/children.

17. Conclude the matter quickly. The longer tension exists between you two, the more dangerous it grows.

18. Accept responsibility. Being mature doesn't mean you won't do wrong or fall short; it means that when you do mess you are wise enough to apologize. Say sorry if you are on the wrong, forgive when you are wronged.

19. Come up with a way forward to prevent the matter from happening again or from causing much damage in the future.

20. Hug. Kiss. Make up. Make love.

21. Laugh about it. Find comedy in your difficult times. No storm lasts always. You two will come out through it closer and stronger. Stay focused, your love is worth fighting for, not fighting each other.

I know you've find it difficult to trust the process anymore cause it looks like nothing is even processing anymore, everything seems slow and stagnant.

That person who mistreated you will one day understand your value — but you may have already moved on. Life has a way of reversing tables. One who once took you for granted will find themselves at times missing your presence, your warmth, your love. But you’ll have healed, learned, grown and moved forward. That moment will never come. Let their lack be your peace. No reaction at all can be the best way to close something out sometimes. Live your life for you, not to prove to them that they’re wrong, but simply to show them that they’re loss will become their regret, your lesson and in no way your loss.
Neena Gupta.
ⓒ Love Is An Emotion of Strong Affection

*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13TH, 2025*

*THEME: HELPMEET INDEED 1*

*MEMORISE:*
*“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” - (Proverbs 31:11)*

*READ: Proverbs 31:10-31 (KJV)*

10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.

11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.

12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.

13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.

14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar.

15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.

16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard.

17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.

18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night.

19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle.

20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet.

22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.

24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants.

25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.

26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.

27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.

28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:

29. "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all."

30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.

*MESSAGE:*

A helpmeet is a wife who complements and supports her husband to fulfil God's purpose for their lives even when it is not convenient.

God ordained marriage as an institution where a wife helps her husband instead of competing with him, as the world paints it today. Just as the individuals in a team cannot compete against their teammates and expect to win, couples who compete against each other should not expect a successful marriage. A house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25). A husband and his wife are one and should work together as a team to achieve success in their marriage and in life (Mark 10:7-8)

Some highly successful women have allowed pride into their hearts such that they stop submitting to their husbands. Up until today, my wife cooks my meals. When the situation permits, she irons my clothes, and I iron hers too. When I was a teacher, and we were living in a remote location, she used to cut my hair. Just like the virtuous woman's husband in today's Bible reading, my heart safely trusts in her. She is never too busy to help me, and she upholds anything I uphold.

I remember when we were building the Mount Carmel Prayer Village. It was a massive project, but I went there only thrice - the day the foundation laying ceremony was done, the day I decided to take my grandchildren there, and the day the completed project was dedicated. Throughout the duration of the construction, my wife supervised the project diligently - that is a helpmeet indeed! She is always willing to go through the necessary rigours to see that I achieve my goal. She has stood by me through thick and thin, which is why she has full access to everything God blesses me with. When a responsible man has a true helpmeet as a wife, he'll go the extra mile to protect her and make her comfortable and happy. I often say that a fellow can slap me, and I'll turn the other cheek, but if anyone touches my wife, such a fellow will have my God, the Consuming Fire, to contend with.

As a wife, can your husband rely on you? You must be able to make up for his weaknesses, celebrate his successes, and be his number one cheerleader. If you are a man that has a helpmeet indeed by his side, you must nourish and cherish her. She is a priceless gem and must be treated as one.

*PRAYER POINT:*
Today is my wife's birthday, please join me to pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold her.

*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:*
Song of Solomon 1-4

*AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE*

*HYMN 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS*

1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark'd an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak.

2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To any one unkind.

4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
"He hath done what he could."

5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
"Let little children come to Me;"
I would obey the call.

6. But oh I'm not like Jesus,
As any one may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee.

*MORNING TEA*
*SUNDAY*
*13TH JULY 2025*

“*LET GO” OF ALL ANGER*

*TODAY’S SCRIPTURE*
EPHESIANS 4:26-27 NIV
““In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
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*TODAY’S WORD*
Everyone has anger from time to time, and understanding it and knowing how to handle it properly is important. Anger begins as a feeling and then manifests itself in words and actions.

You feel something, and it causes you to do or say something. Anger is not necessarily always a sin; however, what you choose to do with anger directly determines your quality of life.

All anger has the same effect on your life. It upsets you, causing you to feel pressure. Keeping anger locked inside can even be dangerous to your health. So, you must take responsibility for your anger and learn to deal with it.

As with all emotions, Satan tries to use and abuse our anger and lead us into sin. But we have the power to resist him.

The Bible does not teach that we are never to feel anger. It teaches that when we do get angry, we are not to sin. Rather, we are to manage or control our anger properly.

If you struggle with anger, ask God to help you process it and bring it to closure. You can be bitter or better—the choice is yours!

*PRAYER FOR TODAY*
Father God, You know everything about me. I come before You with a heavy heart, burdened by anger. I confess that I have allowed anger to consume me, and I ask for Your forgiveness. Grant me the strength to let go of this anger, to forgive those who have wronged me, and to find peace in Your presence. Help me to respond with love and compassion, rather than reacting in anger. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and guide me towards healing and forgiveness, in the name of Jesus. Amen. Nwamama Austino saying happy Sunday