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The Open Heaven 30 January 2026 devotional for today is UNDERSTANDING SATANIC TRAPS IV.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 30 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING SATANIC TRAPS IV

MEMORISE:
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Luke 21:36

READ: Matthew 16:13-23
13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 30 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Today, I want to conclude this series by discussing another kind of trap which the devil uses. This trap is very subtle but potent in keeping people under his bondage. It is something I would like to call a trap of hypnosis. In this case, the devil hypnotises an individual by trapping his or her mind and taking control of it.

In today’s Bible reading, Jesus asked His disciples who He was, and one of them, Peter, accurately described the person of Jesus. When he gave that description, Jesus announced that he could only have gotten it from a divine revelation.

However, the next moment, when Jesus was telling the disciples about the things that were to come, Peter rebuked Him and said that He was not going to die. Immediately, Jesus said, “Get thee behind me, satan..”

In a split moment, the devil had put Peter in bondage and was controlling his thoughts and speech, such that he started speaking as the devil’s puppet without knowing it.

One major tool the devil uses to hypnotise people today and take control of their minds is social media. He pushes certain ideologies to them consistently, and after a while, they begin to think the thoughts that he wants them to think.

We see this everywhere in the world today; things that were considered shameful and an abomination a few decades ago are now seen as normal in society.

The devil particularly targets children, ensuring that they learn all sorts of abominable things at a tender age so that he can take control of their fragile minds. As a child of God, you must beware of this subtle but very dangerous tool that the devil is using to bring people into bondage.

Many times, the devil sneaks his evil ideas into songs and movies, and by so doing, he subtly introduces them to unsuspecting people, hypnotising them without their knowledge. This is why 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says that you must pray without ceasing.

To avoid this trap of the devil, you must remain in touch with the Holy Spirit at all times by studying the Bible diligently, meditating on it at all times, and praying without ceasing.

Beloved, watch, pray, and guard your heart with all diligence (Proverbs 4:23). You must take heed lest you fall (1 Corinthians 10:12) because Jesus Himself said that if it were possible, even God’s very elect will be victims of the devil (Matthew 24:24).

KEY POINT

Watch, pray, and guard your heart with all diligence.

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MEMORISE: Luke 21:36
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”
This is Jesus’ final exhortation on vigilance. It pairs two active postures: Watch (be spiritually alert, discerning trends and deceptions) and Pray always (maintain unbroken communion for strength and guidance). The goal is not just survival but to stand unashamed before Christ, having escaped the enemy’s snares.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 16:13-23
This passage presents a stunning contrast in spiritual perception. Peter moves from receiving divine revelation (“Thou art the Christ…”) to becoming a mouthpiece for satanic suggestion (“This shall not be unto thee…”) within moments. It reveals how swiftly a mind not guarded by prayer can be hijacked, even by well-meaning thoughts that oppose God’s redemptive plan.

The Hypnotic Trap: Mind Control and Cultural Captivity

Daddy Adeboye concludes this critical series by exposing the devil’s most insidious and pervasive method: the hypnotic capture of the human mind. This bondage is not marked by dramatic possession but by a gradual, persuasive reprogramming of thoughts, values, and perceptions until the victim willingly defends the very ideas that enslave them.

1. The Peter Paradigm: The Speed of Mental Hijacking

From Revelation to Rebellion in an Instant:
Peter’s case is instructional. He was a disciple, fresh from a divine revelation. Yet, when Jesus began to describe the cost of the mission (suffering and death), Peter’s undisciplined mind, operating on human emotion and logic, became an open channel for Satan’s counter-mission: “Avoid the cross.” The devil often attacks not our identity in Christ, but our acceptance of the cross’s necessity in our lives.

Satan’s Goal: To Make You a Puppet of Good Intentions:
Peter spoke from a place of affection for Jesus, but his words opposed God’s eternal plan. The hypnotic trap often uses “reasonable,” “loving,” or “progressive” ideas to make us resist God’s will. The test is not the speaker’s heart, but the alignment of the thought with God’s revealed Word and redemptive pattern.

2. The Machinery of Modern Hypnosis: Social and Media Engineering

The Drip-Feed of Demonic Ideology:
Social media algorithms and pervasive media act as curated pipelines, consistently feeding narratives that normalize sin and redefine truth. Through repetition and peer validation, abominations are rebranded as “rights” or “normal.” The mind, like a sponge, absorbs what it is consistently exposed to.

The Targeting of the Young and Fragile:
The devil’s primary battlefield is the next generation. By capturing young, impressionable minds with addictive content and godless ideologies, he secures a cultural future of bondage. Parents and believers must be proactive gatekeepers and truth-teachers.

The Trojan Horse of Entertainment:
Songs, movies, and shows are potent carriers of subliminal messages—glorifying rebellion, mocking purity, and promoting occult practices. This “soft” hypnosis bypasses intellectual guards and works directly on the emotions and subconscious.

3. The Divine Antidote: Perpetual Vigilance and Saturation

Pray Without Ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17):
Unceasing prayer is not non-stop talking, but a state of abiding communion. It is a live connection to the Holy Spirit, our Discerner and Truth-Meter, who can instantly alert us to hypnotic suggestions. It is the “check in your spirit.”

Guard Your Heart with All Diligence (Proverbs 4:23):
The “heart” is the seat of thought and belief. Guarding it requires aggressive filtration: what do you watch, listen to, read, and dwell on? You must be ruthless in what you allow past the gates of your eyes and ears.

Saturation in Scripture:
Only the truth can displace a lie. Consistent Bible study and meditation (Joshua 1:8) rewires your neural pathways to think like God. It creates a “standard” within you against which every idea is measured.

How to Maintain Your Mental Liberty

Implement a Media Fast and Audit:
Periodically abstain from social media and entertainment. Use the time to pray and read Scripture. Afterwards, audit what you consume. Does it align with Philippians 4:8? If not, prune it drastically.

Cultivate a “Test All Things” Reflex (1 Thessalonians 5:21):
Develop the habit of immediately subjecting new ideas, trends, and “progressive” thoughts to Scripture. Ask: “What is the fruit of this? Does it glorify God? Does it align with the gospel of the cross?”

Pray Proactively Over Your Mind Daily:
Put on the helmet of salvation (Ephesians 6:17) every morning through prayer. Declare: “My mind is under the lordship of Christ. I reject every hypnotic, seductive, or deceptive thought. I have the mind of Christ.”

Warning: Complacency is Hypnosis’s Best Friend

To think “this can’t happen to me” or “I’m strong enough” is to already be under a delusion. The “very elect” are targeted (Matthew 24:24). Your only safety is in vigilant dependence, not in spiritual overconfidence.

Conclusion: Pray for a Guarded Mind and a Discerning Spirit

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, my Deliverer and Truth, I put on the full armor of God. I claim the helmet of salvation for my mind. Break every hypnotic spell of the enemy over my thoughts and my family’s thoughts. Give me a discerning spirit to instantly recognize and reject satanic suggestions, however subtle. Saturate me with Your Word. Help me to watch and pray without ceasing, that I may stand victorious before You, having escaped every trap, in Your mighty name!”

Action Steps:

1. The 7-Day Media Fast: Commit to a one-week fast from all non-essential media (social media, TV, secular music). Replace the time with Bible reading and prayer. Journal the difference in your thought life.
2. Create a Philippians 4:8 Filter: Write the verse (whatever is true, noble, right…) on a card. Place it near your screens. Before consuming content, evaluate it against this filter.
3. Family Defense Meeting: Gather your household. Discuss the “hypnotic traps” in media and culture. Set agreed-upon boundaries for content consumption. Pray together for protection.
4. Review the Series: Go back through the key themes of this devotional series—dominion, the Word, light, freedom from bitterness, power of words, authority, peace, love, soul-winning, restoration, and now, mental liberty. See how they form a comprehensive defense against bondage.

Remember: Your mind is the control center of your destiny. The enemy seeks to hijack it. Your vigilance, guided by the Holy Spirit and grounded in Scripture, is your fortress. Stay awake.
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always…” (Luke 21:36). Your freedom depends on it.

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The Open Heaven 29 January 2026 devotional for today is UNDERSTANDING SATANIC TRAPS III.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING SATANIC TRAPS III

MEMORISE:
Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 18:18

READ: Matthew 17:14-21
14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.
17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?

20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

As I continue with my discussion on satanic bondage today, I will tell you how to deal with willing captives and prevent them from harming you.

Mark 16:17-18 tells us that if a true child of God prays for the deliverance of a slave of the devil, such a slave will be delivered unless the slave refuses God’s deliverance, as we saw in the cases of the witches I mentioned yesterday.

For willing slaves who do not want to be delivered or have been forcefully delivered but repossessed, one way to compel them to seek deliverance is by putting them in a bondage of your own as long as they remain in the service of the devil. I will share an instance of this with you.

Some years ago, a man came to me claiming that his wife was a witch. The wife denied it and said it was his mother who was a witch. The Holy Spirit revealed to me that there was a snake inside her, so I said, “There is no need to quarrel. I will pray that if you are a witch, whatever demon is inside you will be bound. If you are not a witch, nothing will happen.” She asked me to say the prayer, as she thought nothing would happen. I did, and they left.

A few weeks later, they came back to me. Her stomach had become swollen because the snake inside her had been bound, so it could not go out to defecate. The snake started defecating inside her, which caused her stomach to start swelling. This time, she was more than ready to be delivered.

I must warn, however, that if you want to bind someone who is a willing slave of the devil, you must ensure that you are strong enough spiritually to bind the spirit in them. In today’s memory verse, Jesus said that there are some levels of spiritual authority that you need fasting and prayers to operate in.

You must fortify yourself spiritually through the spiritual exercise of fasting and prayer to be able to handle some demons.

Also, you must ensure that you are not living in disobedience to God’s word. 2 Corinthians 10:6 says that except your obedience is complete, you cannot condemn any disobedience.

Beloved, ensure that you submit completely to Jesus Christ and be committed to your spiritual growth; this is the only way to fully exercise the authority you have in Christ.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, at this moment, I bind every demon operating in any willing victim of the devil around me, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Matthew 18:18
“Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
This verse delegates judicial authority to the Church. “Binding” is the act of restricting, forbidding, or rendering powerless the works of darkness. “Loosing” is the act of releasing, permitting, or setting free. This authority is not magical; it is a legal function of the Kingdom, executed in alignment with heaven’s will by believers walking in obedience.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 17:14-21
This passage follows the Transfiguration and presents a failure of the disciples to cast out a stubborn demon. Jesus identifies the root cause: their “little faith” and the particular nature of the demon (“this kind”) which requires a higher level of spiritual preparedness—prayer and fasting. It establishes that authority must be exercised from a position of spiritual strength and discipline.

Confronting the Willing Captive: Spiritual Authority in Action

Daddy Adeboye, drawing from profound personal experience, now addresses the practical application of spiritual authority against agents of darkness who are willing in their bondage. This is not about deliverance ministry alone, but about enforcing the boundaries of the Kingdom to compel a choice and to protect the innocent.

1. The Purpose of Binding: Protection and Provocation to Freedom

Binding as a Protective Measure:
The primary goal is not to punish but to restrict the harm a willing captive can inflict. By binding the demonic operation within them (as with the snake bound inside the woman), you neutralize their ability to project evil, thereby creating a safer spiritual environment for others.

Binding as a Divine Provocation:
When the demon is bound from its normal activities, it often turns inward, causing the host acute distress (like the swelling from internal defecation). This distress is a mercy—it removes the “pleasure” of the bondage and makes the captivity unbearable, often becoming the catalyst for a genuine cry for deliverance. It forces a re-evaluation of their choice.

2. The Preconditions for Exercising Such Authority

The Necessity of Spiritual Fortification (Prayer and Fasting):
Jesus was unequivocal: “This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting” (Matthew 17:21). Confronting entrenched, willful darkness is a high-level spiritual engagement. Fasting subdues the flesh and sharpens spiritual sensitivity; prayer aligns you with God’s strategy and power. To attempt this without fortification is spiritual presumption and can lead to defeat or backlash.

The Imperative of Complete Obedience:
2 Corinthians 10:6 provides the moral basis for judgment: “And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.” You cannot effectively judge or bind disobedience in another if you are tolerating it in your own life. Your authority flows from your submission. Any area of unrepentant sin in your life is a point of vulnerability.

3. The Sphere and Safeguards of This Authority

It is Authority Over Spirits, Not Over Human Will:
The binding is on the demon operating through the person, not on the person’s soul or will. The goal is to compel the person to use their will to choose freedom. God still honors human free will. The authority is judicial against the powers of darkness.

It Must be Exercised Under Divine Revelation:
Daddy Adeboye acted on specific revelation from the Holy Spirit (“there was a snake inside her”). This was not a generic prayer but a targeted, Spirit-led decree. Such confrontations require clear guidance to avoid error and to ensure heaven’s backing.

How to Prepare to Operate in This Level of Authority

Cultivate a Life of Radical Obedience:
Ruthlessly eliminate known sin. Submit every area of your life—finances, relationships, thoughts—to the Lordship of Christ. Your spiritual authority ceiling is determined by your obedience floor.

Embrace the Discipline of Prayer and Fasting:
Incorporate regular fasting into your spiritual routine. Start with manageable fasts (e.g., one meal, one day) focused on deepening your communion with God and interceding for specific strongholds. This builds your spiritual stamina.

Seek Confirmation and Covering:
Exercising this level of authority should not be done in isolation or a spirit of lone-rangerism. It is wise to operate under the covering and counsel of mature spiritual authority (like a pastor or overseer) who can provide discernment and support.

Warning: Spiritual Presumption is Dangerous

To attempt to bind strong demons without the requisite spiritual fortification, obedience, and clear leading is to risk a devastating counter-attack (Acts 19:13-16). The authority is real, but so are the stakes. Do not trivialize spiritual warfare.

Conclusion: Pray for Readiness and Righteous Authority

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, You have given me authority to bind the works of darkness. Prepare me for this sacred trust. Purify my heart with complete obedience to Your word. Strengthen my spirit through the disciplines of prayer and fasting. Grant me divine discernment to see as You see and to speak only as You lead. When I must confront the powers of darkness, let it be with heaven’s backing and for the ultimate purpose of liberation and Your glory, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. Obedience Audit: Before praying for anyone in bondage, conduct a sincere audit before God. Confess and repent of any area of known disobedience. Ensure your own house is in order.
2. Establish a Fasting Rhythm: Commit to one day of fasting and focused prayer per month (or per quarter, to start). Use this time to intercede for your community and to strengthen your own spirit.
3. Study Judicial Prayer: Study biblical examples: Peter with Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5), Paul with Elymas (Acts 13:8-11). Note the conditions and the outcomes.
4. Seek Mentorship: If you feel called to this level of ministry, humbly seek guidance and covering from a proven, spiritually mature leader in your church.

Remember: The authority to bind and loose is a solemn stewardship. It is powered by the cross, conditioned by obedience, and activated by faith. Use it wisely, prayerfully, and compassionately.
“Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven…” (Matthew 18:18). Be sure heaven is in agreement before you decree.

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The Open Heaven 28 January 2026 devotional for today is UNDERSTANDING SATANIC TRAPS II.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 28 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING SATANIC TRAPS II

MEMORISE:
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, 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

READ: Exodus 21:2-6
2 If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.
3 If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.
4 If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master’s, and he shall go out by himself.
5 And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:
6 Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

I have observed over the years that there are two major categories of victims who are entrapped in the devil’s bondage. The first category are the victims who are not aware that they have been entrapped by the devil, while the second category are those who are fully aware. Within this second category, there are two major sets of people: those who want to be set free and those who do not.

Today, I will be discussing the set of victims who know that they are in bondage but do not want to be set free. It may sound strange that some victims do not want to be set free from bondage, but from today’s Bible reading and my personal experience, many people actually fall into this category.

For example, I have met witches who like the fact that they are witches and don’t want to be set free. I recall a particular incident that occurred years ago. A married couple started attending our church, but after a short while, the wife stopped coming. When we followed up with her, she told us that since she started coming to our church, she had been unable to fly to her witchcraft meetings at night. Since she wanted to continue flying to her meetings, she stopped coming. Deliverance was available to her, but she preferred to be in bondage.

In another instance, another woman, who was a witch, came to our church, and we prayed for her to be delivered. When nothing happened, she told us, “Why are you praying for me to be delivered? This is the power I use to control my husband such that he drives me to my boyfriend’s house, waits for me in the car, and when I am done having fun with my boyfriend, he drives me back home. Do you want me to lose that power?” She held on to her bondage even though deliverance was available to her.

If God wants to set someone free from bondage, but the person does not want to accept His offer, then that fellow will remain in bondage, since that is what the fellow wants. Such a person is a willing captive, and even if the person is forcefully delivered but does not submit to God, he or she will be recaptured and repossessed again (Matthew 12:43-45).

Tomorrow, I will discuss how you can ensure that a willing slave of the devil is unable to harm you and how you can possibly compel them to seek deliverance.

KEY POINT

Those who are in bondage and refuse to accept Jesus’ offer of deliverance are at risk of eternal condemnation.

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MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 30:19
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.”
This scripture establishes the solemn dignity and responsibility of human free will. God presents the ultimate binary choice—life or death—and pleads for a wise decision. It underscores that bondage is often not just an infliction but a choice, with consequences that echo through generations.

BIBLE READING: Exodus 21:2-6
This passage outlines the law of the Hebrew servant. After six years of service, he is to be set free. However, if he declares, “I love my master… I will not go out free,” his ear is pierced with an awl at the doorpost, marking him as a willing, permanent slave. This is a powerful Old Testament picture of a person choosing bondage over freedom.

The Enigma of the Willing Captive

Daddy Adeboye, drawing from decades of pastoral and deliverance ministry, confronts one of the most perplexing spiritual realities: individuals who, fully aware of their demonic bondage, consciously choose to remain enslaved. Their choice is not born of ignorance, but of a twisted preference for the perceived benefits of darkness over the demands of liberty in Christ.

1. The Psychology of the Willing Slave

Bondage as Perceived Power:
The testimony of the witch is revealing. She equated her demonic influence with power—power to control her husband and fulfill illicit desires. In her distorted value system, the “benefits” of bondage (manipulation, carnal pleasure, a sense of control) outweighed the freedom of righteousness, which she perceived as weakness.

Bondage as Familiar Identity:
For some, their identity is entwined with their bondage. The witch who missed “flying” to meetings wasn’t just giving up an activity; she was giving up a community, an identity, and a supernatural thrill. Leaving bondage felt like losing herself. The familiar pain of chains can feel safer than the terrifying responsibility of freedom.

2. The Sovereignty of Free Will and Its Consequences

God Honors the Choice for Death:
Deuteronomy 30:19 is profound: God sets life and death before us, and He records our choice. If a person, in their God-given free will, consistently chooses the “death” of bondage despite God’s offer of life, God will ultimately honour that choice. He does not override the human will to force salvation or deliverance.

The Danger of Temporary or Forced Deliverance:
Matthew 12:43-45 warns of the futility of a deliverance that is not followed by a willing, wholehearted filling with Christ and submission to God. A “willing captive” who is momentarily freed but does not choose to be filled with the Holy Spirit and discipled becomes a vacant house, inviting a worse repossession. True freedom requires a change of allegiance.

3. The “Exodus 21” Principle: Love for the Master

Choosing a New Master:
The Hebrew servant who chose perpetual slavery did so out of love for his master. This mirrors the choice before the bound: do you love the devil (your current master) and the fleeting “benefits” he provides, or do you love God and the true life He offers? Bondage is ultimately a love choice.

The Mark of the Choice:
The servant’s pierced ear was a permanent, public mark of his voluntary servitude. Similarly, the willing captive bears spiritual and often physical marks of their allegiance to darkness—a hardened heart, a seared conscience, a life of escalating destruction.

How to Respond to the Willing Captive (As Prelude to Tomorrow)

Discernment Over Judgment:
Our role is not to condemn but to discern (1 Corinthians 2:15). Recognize that arguing or pleading may be futile if the person cherishes their chains. Pray for the Holy Spirit to convict them of their true state as slaves, not powers.

Pray for the Revelation of True Slavery:
Pray that God will shatter their illusions. Let them see the “master” behind the fleeting power—the brutality, the emptiness, and the eternal cost. Ask God to make the bondage bitter and to give them a thirst for true freedom.

Guard Your Sphere:
As hinted, the willing captive can be dangerous. They are active agents of their master. Spiritual vigilance, covering in the blood of Jesus, and firm boundaries are necessary to prevent them from harming you or your household.

Warning: Do Not Underestimate the Power of a Choice

To dismiss the reality of the “willing captive” is to misunderstand both human free will and the depth of demonic deception. It leads to frustration in ministry and potential danger. Some bonds are not just demonic; they are volitional.

Conclusion: Pray for the Breaking of Delusion

Pray this:
“Sovereign Lord, who sets life and death before us, I stand in awe of Your justice that honours human choice. I pray for every willing captive bound by deception. Shatter the illusion that bondage is power. Reveal the brutality of their true master and the glorious liberty of being Your child. Send conviction so deep that they will cry out for deliverance. Until then, Lord, surround me and my household with Your protection from every agent of darkness who chooses to remain in bondage, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. Intercession with Insight: Pray specifically for anyone you know who fits this description. Pray not just “set them free,” but “Lord, make them want to be free. Reveal the true cost of their chains.”
2. Study the Warning: Read and meditate on Matthew 12:43-45. Understand the critical need for filling a delivered life with Christ and discipleship.
3. Spiritual Vigilance: Conduct a personal and household audit. Is there any point of contact, gift, or association from a “willing captive” in your home? Remove it and pray a cleansing prayer.
4. Prepare for Tomorrow: Reflect: What spiritual authority does a believer have over the works of darkness, even when manifested through a willing person?

Remember: The most formidable stronghold is not a demon, but a human will that has said to darkness, “I will not go out free.”
“I have set before you life and death… therefore choose life.” (Deuteronomy 30:19). The choice is always active.

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OPEN HEAVEN 27 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING SATANIC TRAPS I

MEMORISE:
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
1 Peter 2:11

READ: 2 Timothy 2:19-22
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Hunters usually use the favourite foods of their targeted animals as bait in the traps set to capture them. Once the animals see the food, they rush towards it, and as they begin to eat it, the traps capture them.

This is the same way the devil traps humans; he studies those he wants to trap to find out the things they usually lust after. Then, he provides those things to them on a platter of gold. If they are not discerning, they will get carried away by their lust, and while they are ‘enjoying’ what the devil has provided, they will suddenly find themselves in bondage, and it will take only the grace and mercy of God to bring them out.

I will turn 84 years old in a couple of months, and believe me, I have seen many great destinies that have been entrapped and destroyed by the devil with this method. I pray you will never be entrapped by the devil, in Jesus’ name.

I have always told my biological and spiritual sons, “If a lady smiles at you seductively, run as fast as you can in another direction.”

Today’s Bible reading says that you should flee youthful lusts. Flee means that you should run as if you are terrified. Don’t wait around to see what will happen; just run! Yoruba elders have a saying, “What you must not taste, you should not smell.” No matter how sweet poison smells, once you know it is poison, you will not sniff it. Likewise, once you see something that can destroy your destiny, flee!

Some people might say, “I gave in to temptation, but nothing has changed. In fact, things are getting better for me.” They should not be deceived; the devil is only doing everything to make them relaxed in the prison he has built for them.

When you buy a chicken with the intention of killing it and preparing it for a special occasion, you will likely feed the chicken very well in order to fatten it up. The chicken might think it is enjoying, but you know that you are fattening it until the day it will be slaughtered.

This is what the devil does; he ensures that his victims feel relaxed until the day of slaughter because he doesn’t want them to seek help. He always collects more from his victims than he gives them.

Beloved, all gifts from the devil have sorrow attached to them; only God’s blessings come with no sorrow (Proverbs 10:22).

KEY POINT

Flee youthful lusts.

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Exodus 38-40

HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 27 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 1 Peter 2:11
“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.”
This apostolic plea frames the Christian life as that of a temporary resident in a foreign land. It identifies “fleshly lusts” not merely as personal failings but as active, hostile combatants waging war against the eternal core of our being—our soul. To entertain them is to side with the enemy in a spiritual conflict.

BIBLE READING: 2 Timothy 2:19-22
This passage provides the strategy for victory. It begins with the foundation of God’s seal on His own, moves to the call for personal purity (“depart from iniquity”), and culminates in the command to flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness. It is a two-part motion: a violent departure from and a passionate pursuit of.

The Anatomy of a Trap: Lust as Satan’s Bait

Daddy Adeboye, speaking from eight decades of spiritual observation, delivers a grave and urgent warning. The devil is a strategic hunter who personalizes his bait, studying individual vulnerabilities. The “enjoyment” he offers is the prelude to a cage, and his temporary blessings are merely fattening agents for eventual slaughter.

1. The Hunter’s Strategy: Personalized Bait

Lust is the Universal Hook:
The devil’s method is consistent: identify a God-given desire (for love, significance, pleasure, provision) and pervert it into a fleshly lust—an inordinate, selfish craving. He then presents a tantalizing shortcut to fulfill it, outside of God’s will and timing.

The Illusion of the “Platter of Gold”:
The bait is not presented as ugly sin, but as a glittering opportunity, a “deserved” reward, or a harmless pleasure. Its attractiveness is its disguise. Only spiritual discernment can see the hook beneath the bait and the cage beyond the threshold.

2. The Only Wise Response: Strategic Flight

“Flee” is a Divine Command:
The Bible does not say “resist” or “debate” youthful lusts; it says FLEE (2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18). This is a military command for a tactical retreat. You cannot win by standing close and admiring the bait. Joseph in Potiphar’s house is the classic example (Genesis 39:12)—he ran.

The Wisdom of “Don’t Even Smell”:
The Yoruba proverb captures holy wisdom. Curiosity is the first step into the trap. To “see how far you can go” or to “test your resistance” is to already sniff the poison. Victory is secured by refusing the first look, the first conversation, the first “harmless” interaction.

3. The Devil’s Deception: The Fattening Period

The Lull Before the Slaughter:
Many fall into the delusion that because immediate judgment didn’t fall, God is indifferent or the sin is harmless. Daddy Adeboye’s chicken analogy is chilling. The devil’s “blessings” are fattening feed. He allows temporary comfort to breed complacency, making the victim feel secure in their prison, silencing their cry for help.

The Ultimate Transaction: Your Destiny for a Moment:
The devil’s economy is one of brutal exchange. He gives a moment of pleasure to steal a lifetime of purpose; he offers a temporal thrill to claim an eternal destiny. He always collects more than he gives. The “sorrow attached” (Proverbs 10:22) is the inevitable, crushing interest on his loan.

How to Live as a Discerning Pilgrim

Know Your Vulnerabilities:
Be ruthlessly honest with yourself. Where are you most susceptible? Is it pride, sexual lust, the love of money, the need for approval? Knowing your weakness helps you spot the bait from a mile away.

Cultivate a “Flee Reflex”:
Pre-decide your boundaries. Determine in advance what you will run from. When the seductive smile comes, when the shady deal is offered, when the gossip begins—your pre-set decision should trigger immediate flight, not deliberation.

Pursue Righteousness with Equal Intensity:
You cannot flee into a vacuum. 2 Timothy 2:22 pairs “flee” with “follow.” You must passionately pursue God, righteousness, faith, love, and peace. A heart and schedule full of holy pursuits leaves little room for bait to even look appealing.

Warning: To Underestimate the Trap is to Be Caught By It

Thinking you are strong enough to handle the bait is the surest sign of weakness and the fastest path to capture. Your confidence must never be in your strength, but in your speed to obey the command to flee.

Conclusion: Pray for Discernment and Swift Feet

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, I am a stranger and pilgrim here. Open my eyes to see the devil’s baits and traps set for my soul. Where I am vulnerable, cover me with Your grace. Instill in me a holy terror of sin’s consequences and give me the swift feet of Joseph to flee at the first sign of temptation. Let me not be deceived by seasons of fattening; keep my spirit sensitive to any cage. As I flee lust, let me pursue You with all my heart, that my soul may win the war waged against it, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. Vulnerability Audit: In your journal, answer: “What is the ‘bait’ the enemy most often uses to tempt me?” Write a scripture to counter it and a practical flee plan.
2. Establish Flight Paths: Identify 2-3 specific situations you need to flee from (e.g., certain websites, compromising friendships, conversations). Commit to an immediate exit strategy for each.
3. The Pursuit Plan: Choose one “righteousness” to pursue this month (e.g., consistent prayer, scripture memorization, serving the poor). Schedule time for it.
4. Accountability: Share this devotional with a trusted same-gender friend. Give them permission to ask you monthly: “Have you had to flee from anything lately? Are you pursuing righteousness?”

Remember: Your soul is the prize in this war. The enemy uses customized bait. Your victory lies not in your willpower, but in your willingness to run.
“Dearly beloved… abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.” (1 Peter 2:11). Guard your soul with your life.

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The Open Heaven 26 January 2026 devotional for today is RESTORE BACKSLIDERS.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 26 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: RESTORE BACKSLIDERS

MEMORISE:
And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Jude 1:22-23

READ: Luke 15:1-7
1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 26 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Do you know anyone who used to be a Christian but has returned to the world? If yes, what have you done to restore such a person back to Christ? You might say that you have once tried unsuccessfully to talk to him or her about returning to Christ; however, have you tried again? Will you allow the fellow to remain on the path to hell just because you don’t want him or her to reject your counsel again?

Many years ago, some church members and I followed up on a church member who had backslidden, and thankfully, he returned to Christ.

However, after a while, he backslide again and left the church. We did everything we could to get him to return until it got to a point where I said, “I’m tired. I’ll leave this man to do whatever he likes.”

Many years later, I went to preach at the University of Ife. After my ministration, I wanted to return to Lagos, but God told me to travel in the opposite direction. I did not know where God was leading me to until I got to the neighbourhood where this brother lived. It was at that moment that I knew what God wanted me to do.

I went to his house, and when I got there, his wife hurried to tell him that I had come to visit them. He did not believe it; he thought she was playing a prank on him until he came out and saw me waiting for him. That visit was all it took for him to return to the faith. He probably said to himself, “If you could still remember me and reach out to me after all these years and all the rejection, then your love for me is real, and I am returning.”

Beloved, don’t give up on anyone who has backslidden. Keep following up on them prayerfully, and never give up until the Holy Spirit convicts them to return to the faith again. Just one more phone call or visit from you may save such people from spending eternity in hell. Intentionally go after backsliders and restore them to the Lord.

In today’s memory verse, the Bible talks about having compassion on such people. Keep reaching out to them, and never stop interceding on their behalf until they are restored.

Remember, there’s a great reward for winning souls, as the Bible says that those who turn many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever (Daniel 12:3).

ACTION POINT

If you know anyone who has backslidden, prayerfully reach out to him or her today.

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Exodus 35-37

HYMN 32: TO THE WORK! TO THE WORK! WE ARE SERVANTS OF GOD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 26 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Jude 1:22-23
“And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”
This scripture provides the dual strategy for restoration: compassion for the wavering and urgent, forceful intervention for those on the brink of eternal ruin. It calls for a proactive, discerning, and relentless love that is willing to get involved in the messy process of pulling someone back from destruction.

BIBLE READING: Luke 15:1-7
This parable reveals the heart of God towards the lost and straying. The shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to pursue the one that is lost. The restoration of a single backslider is not a minor event; it is a cause for greater rejoicing in heaven than over those who never strayed. It defines the value of one soul and the divine priority of recovery.

The Ministry of Restoration: Pulling the Backslider from the Fire

Daddy Adeboye shifts the focus from winning new souls to the equally critical work of restoring those who have fallen away. He frames this not as optional kindness but as a compassionate, urgent rescue mission from hellfire. The testimony shared underscores that persistence, guided by the Holy Spirit, can break through years of resistance.

1. The Divine Heart for the Backslider

God’s Pursuit is Relentless:
The parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:4-7) is specifically about a sheep that belonged to the flock but went astray—a backslider. The shepherd’s response is not anger but determined pursuit. This is God’s heart: He actively seeks the restoration of His own who have wandered.

Heaven’s Joy Over Restoration:
The joy in heaven over “one sinner that repenteth” (v.7) includes the backslider who returns. Their restoration triggers a fresh celebration. When you labor to restore a fallen brother or sister, you are partnering with heaven’s joy department.

2. The Human Responsibility: Compassionate Persistence

Overcoming the “I Tried Once” Mentality:
The devotional confronts our tendency to give up after initial rejection. The question is stark: “Will you allow the fellow to remain on the path to hell just because you don’t want him or her to reject your counsel again?” Love is measured by its persistence, not just its initial attempt.

The Testimony of Unlikely Obedience:
Daddy Adeboye’s story is powerful. He had given up humanly (“I’m tired… I’ll leave this man”). But God’s direction years later—leading him on a specific, seemingly illogical journey—shows that restoration is a divine assignment. Our role is to obey the Spirit’s promptings, even when they seem inconvenient or late. That one visit, prompted by God, broke a years-long stronghold.

3. The Strategy and Motivation for Restoration

Compassion Makes a Difference (Jude 22):
Approach the backslider not with condemnation, but with genuine empathy and grief over their broken fellowship. Remember their former love and faith. Your compassion can be the bridge that shame has burned.

Save with Fear, Pulling from the Fire (Jude 23):
For those deeply entrenched in sin, a more forceful, urgent intervention may be needed. This is a holy fear of the eternal consequences they face. It’s a willingness to confront in love, to “pull” them from danger, while being careful not to be defiled by their sin (“hating the garment”).

The Reward of the Restorer:
The soul-winner’s reward (Daniel 12:3) applies equally to the restorer. Turning a righteous person back from error saves a soul from death and covers a multitude of sins (James 5:19-20). This is a work of eternal significance.

How to Engage in the Ministry of Restoration

Prayerful Identification and Intercession:
Make a list of backsliders you know. Begin to pray for them daily by name. Ask God to soften their hearts and create a divine moment of receptivity.

Initiate Compassionate Contact:
Reach out without judgment. A simple text: “I’ve been thinking of you and praying for you. I care about you.” Your consistency in love, not your theological arguments, will break down walls.

Be Led by the Spirit for the “Divine Detour”:
Be open to God redirecting your plans to reach someone, as in Daddy Adeboye’s testimony. Your obedient inconvenience can be someone’s salvation.

Warning: Neglect is Complicity in Their Downfall

Ezekiel 3:18 holds us accountable: if we see the wicked (or the backslider) dying in their sin and do not warn them, God will require their blood at our hand. To see a brother stray and do nothing is a grave spiritual failure.

Conclusion: Pray for a Shepherd’s Heart

Pray this:
*”Lord Jesus, Great Shepherd of the sheep, give me Your heart for the lost and the straying. Break my heart for the backsliders I know. Fill me with Your relentless, compassionate love. Guide me by Your Spirit to know when to show mercy and when to urgently warn. Use me as Your instrument to pull souls from the fire. I will not grow weary in well-doing. I commit to praying for and pursuing the restoration of [Name 1-2 people], in Jesus’ name.”*

Action Steps:

1. The Backslider List: Write down the names of 1-3 people who have walked away from faith. Commit to praying for them for 5 minutes daily for the next 30 days.
2. The First Step of Contact: This week, send a message or make a call to one person on your list. Don’t preach; just express care and let them know you’re praying.
3. Study Restoration: Read James 5:19-20 and Galatians 6:1. Note the principles for restoring someone gently and the eternal impact.
4. Partner with Your Church: Inform your pastor or care group leader about a backslider you’re concerned about, so the church can support the restoration process prayerfully and practically.

Remember: That “one more” phone call, prayer, or visit you make in obedience could be the very thread God uses to pull a soul from the fire. Don’t give up. Heaven hasn’t.
“And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire…” (Jude 1:23). Be a rescuer.

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The Open Heaven 25 January 2026 devotional for today is TRUE FRUITFULNESS.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 25 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: TRUE FRUITFULNESS

MEMORISE:
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
2 Corinthians 2:14

READ: Matthew 28:18-20
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

When God says you should be fruitful, He is not just talking about you being successful materially and having children; He is also talking about you winning souls.

In John 15:16, Jesus said:
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, being fruitful is primarily about leading people to Christ and ensuring that they grow and remain in the faith.

A soul won to Christ is a fruit that brings eternal joy to God and also to you. The Bible says in Luke 15:7 that there is so much joy in heaven when a soul is saved from eternal damnation

and won into the kingdom of the Almighty God.

God wants us to multiply spiritually. This is why Bible scholars often refer to Matthew 28:18-20 as the Great Commission. Jesus commands us to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. To make disciples means to teach others to follow Christ just as you are following Him. This involves preaching the gospel to unbelievers and mentoring other Christians with the word of God to help them grow in their walk with God. God wants you to make disciples; He wants you to reproduce yourself.

Apostle Paul understood this principle and taught it to Timothy. In 2 Timothy 2:2, he said,

“And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” He instructed Timothy to pass on what he had learned to faithful believers who would teach other believers in turn. This is the multiplication God desires – fruitfulness that extends beyond you to others and continues through generations.

Beloved, the Bible says that a person who wins souls is wise (Proverbs 11:30). Are you spiritually fruitful? Are you leading others to Christ? Are you teaching and mentoring others in the faith?

If you have not been doing these, it is time to start. Begin with those around you – your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours.

Share the love of God with them and invite them to experience the blessings you enjoy in Christ. When you do all these, you will be truly fruitful, and God will make you shine like the stars forever and ever (Daniel 12:3).

REFLECTION

Are you truly being fruitful according to God’s standard?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Exodus 31-34

HYMN 32: TO THE WORK! TO THE WORK! WE ARE SERVANTS OF GOD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 25 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 2 Corinthians 2:14
“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.”
This verse frames the believer’s life as a perpetual victory procession led by Christ. In this triumph, we are not merely spectators; we are the means by which the fragrance of Christ’s knowledge is diffused everywhere we go. Our fruitfulness in soul-winning is the aroma of His victory over sin and death.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 28:18-20
This is the resurrected Christ’s declaration of absolute authority and His final command. It links His supreme power (“All power is given unto me”) directly to our mission (“Go ye therefore…”). Making disciples—converting and mentoring—is the primary task of the church, empowered by His presence and backed by His dominion.

The Mandate of Spiritual Fruitfulness: Soul-Winning and Disciple-Making

Daddy Adeboye defines true biblical fruitfulness, moving it beyond personal prosperity to the multiplication of spiritual sons and daughters. The “Great Commission” is not a suggestion for specialists; it is the core job description for every disciple. Your fruitfulness is measured by the souls you bring and nurture into God’s kingdom.

1. The Nature of True Fruit: Souls That Remain

The Ordained Purpose:
John 15:16 clarifies that our primary ordination is to “go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain.” This fruit is first and foremost converted and established souls. Material blessings and physical children are secondary to this eternal reproduction. A soul saved from damnation is the only “fruit” you can take to heaven.

Heaven’s Joy Meter:
Luke 15:7 reveals that a single sinner repenting triggers more joy in heaven than over ninety-nine righteous persons. Soul-winning directly fuels heaven’s joy and brings the Father pleasure. When you win a soul, you are orchestrating a celestial celebration.

2. The Process of Multiplication: The Great Commission Cycle

From “Go” to “Teach”:
Matthew 28:19-20 outlines the full cycle of spiritual multiplication: Going (proactive evangelism), Baptizing (leading to formal covenant with Christ), Teaching (systematic discipleship). Stopping at conversion is spiritual abortion. Fruit that “remains” requires nurturing.

The Paul-Timothy-Faithful Men Chain (2 Timothy 2:2):
This verse provides the model for generational multiplication: Paul → Timothy → Faithful Men → Others Also. This is a four-generation impact from one life. True fruitfulness is not just winning one person; it is creating a lineage of disciples who can disciple others. Are you in a chain?

3. The Identity of the Fruitful: The Wise and The Shining

The Mark of Wisdom:
Proverbs 11:30 declares, “he that winneth souls is wise.” This wisdom recognizes the supreme value of a soul, understands the urgency of eternity, and employs loving strategy to reach people. Foolishness is being occupied with everything except the one thing that fills heaven with joy.

The Eternal Reward: Glorious Influence:
Daniel 12:3 promises that “they that turn many to righteousness [shall shine] as the stars for ever and ever.” Soul-winning translates into eternal glory and radiant influence. Your spiritual offspring become your eternal crown and joy (1 Thessalonians 2:19).

How to Become and Stay Spiritually Fruitful

Start with Your Immediate “Jerusalem” (Acts 1:8):
Your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors are your primary mission field. Begin by praying for them by name, showing consistent Christ-like love, and sharing your testimony. Look for the “person of peace” (Luke 10:6) in your network.

Adopt a “One and One” Mentality:
Commit to the goal of leading at least one person to Christ each year and personally discipling one new believer for a season. This simple, reproducible goal ensures continuous fruitfulness.

Become a Disciple-Maker, Not Just a Soul-Winner:
When someone comes to Christ, take responsibility. Help them find a Bible, connect them with a church, meet with them regularly to pray and answer questions. Use simple tools to ground them in faith. Your goal is their spiritual independence and reproduction.

Warning: A Fruitless Christian is a Contradiction

A branch in Christ (John 15:5) that bears no fruit is not just unproductive; it is in a dangerous state of disconnect. To ignore the Great Commission is to live outside of our core purpose. A life focused solely on personal blessing is a shriveled branch.

Conclusion: Pray for a Fruitful Heart and Harvest

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, Captain of my salvation, thank You for triumphing over sin and including me in Your victory parade. Make me a diffuser of the fragrance of Your knowledge everywhere I go. Burden my heart with the souls for whom You died. Grant me divine appointments, boldness, and wisdom to win souls and to make disciples who will make disciples. Let my life be a channel for heavenly joy and a catalyst for generational faith. I choose to be fruitful; make me a wise winner of souls, shining for Your glory, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. List of Five: Write down the names of five unsaved people in your life. Commit to praying for them daily and look for opportunities to show and share the gospel with them this month.
2. Prepare Your Testimony: Write out a clear, 3-minute version of your salvation testimony. Practice it so you’re ready to share when the opportunity arises.
3. Get a Discipleship Tool: Obtain a simple booklet or guide for new believers (e.g., “The First Steps with Christ”). Pray for God to lead you to someone you can walk through it with.
4. Evaluate Your “Chain”: Are you being discipled? Are you discipling someone? If either answer is no, take a step this week to change that. Speak to your pastor or a mature believer.

Remember: Your greatest legacy will not be what you built, but who you brought to Christ and raised in the faith. This is the fruit that remains forever.
“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.” (2 Corinthians 2:14). You are a winning fragrance—spread it.

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The Open Heaven 24 January 2026 devotional for today is REACH FOR MORE.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REACH FOR MORE

MEMORISE:
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
Philippians 3:13

READ: Genesis 26:12-22
12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him.
13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:
14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
15 For all the wells which his father’s servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with earth.

16 And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.
17 And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.
18 And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them.
19 And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.

20 And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac’s herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him.
21 And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah.
22 And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Sometimes, some people who appear to have attained a level of success begin to relax in their efforts to advance in their respective fields of endeavour. They feel they are on top of the world because of the success they have achieved. However, no matter how successful or prosperous a person has become, there are always greater levels to attain. This is why I always tell those who are close to me that success is a journey, not a destination.

For example, people who have attained a great level of financial success can be classified as rich or wealthy. The rich have a level of abundance, but truly wealthy people are those who have so much abundance that they don’t have to think twice before they buy anything. I once heard of a truly wealthy man who went on a morning walk one day and bought a car factory he saw on his way just because he felt it wasn’t well kept. He was so angry at the state of the factory because that was the factory producing the brand of car he rides, so he negotiated with the owners and bought it immediately.

There is, however, a level of success that is greater than just being wealthy; it is a level that Psalm 92:12-14 refers to as ‘flourishing’. A flourishing person is described as righteous, planted in the house of the Lord, and fruitful even in old age. People at this level live according to the will of God, meditate on His word day and night, and prosper in all they do (Psalm 1:1-3). Isaac is a good example of someone who flourished in the Bible. God commanded him to stay in Gerar even though, humanly speaking, it didn’t seem like the right thing to do. However, he obeyed and flourished in the land (Genesis 26:1-14). He kept prospering until he became great and very great to the extent that the king pleaded with him to leave the kingdom because he had become greater and more prosperous than the entire nation.

Beloved, God desires that you flourish (3 John 1:2). His design and perfect will for you is not only that you become prosperous in everything you do but that you keep flourishing until you leave the earth. This is why Proverbs 4:18 says that the path of the just shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day. I encourage you to be like Apostle Paul; forget your past successes and keep reaching for more (Philippians 3:12-14).

KEY POINT

There are always greater levels of success and prosperity to attain.

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Exodus 28-30

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

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MEMORISE: Philippians 3:13
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,”
This verse captures the mindset of a perpetual spiritual pioneer. The Apostle Paul dismisses complacency, actively discards past achievements as a reason to stop, and strains with focused energy toward the higher calling ahead. This is the antithesis of arriving; it is the posture of continuous advancement.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 26:12-22
This passage traces Isaac’s relentless prosperity in the face of opposition. He reaps a hundredfold, grows “very great,” and is envied. The Philistines stop his wells, but he doesn’t fight; he moves and digs new ones. Each new well (Esek, Sitnah, Rehoboth) marks a new level of provision and peace, culminating in God’s affirmation at Beersheba. His flourishing was progressive and unstoppable.

The Anatomy of Flourishing: Beyond Success to Sustained Fruitfulness

Daddy Adeboye delineates a critical hierarchy of attainment: Success → Riches → Wealth → Flourishing. Flourishing is the divine ideal—a state of being deeply rooted in God that produces continual, escalating fruitfulness and peace through every season of life, unaffected by external resistance.

1. The Deceptive Plateau: The Danger of “Arriving”

Success is a Journey, Not a Destination:
To view any level of achievement as a final destination is to invite stagnation and spiritual decline. The moment you stop reaching, you begin receding. Past successes are stepping stones, not benches to sit on.

Rich vs. Wealthy vs. Flourishing:

• Rich: Has abundant resources.
• Wealthy: Has such abundance that resources are never a consideration (the car factory story).
• Flourishing (Psalm 92:12-14): This transcends financial metrics. It is a state of being: righteous(right relationship with God), planted in the house of the Lord (rooted in spiritual community and worship), and fruitful in old age (sustainable, generational impact). This is God’s target for your life.

2. The Isaac Model: Flourishing Through Obedience and Resilience

Obedience in Seemingly Illogical Places:
Isaac flourished in a famine-stricken land because he obeyed God’s command to stay in Gerar (Genesis 26:2-3, 12-13). Flourishing often requires trusting God’s instruction over human rationale. Your obedience in a “famine” is the setup for a hundredfold harvest.

Prosperity That Provokes Persecution—And Progress:
Isaac’s greatness provoked envy, leading to opposition (stopped wells). His response is key: he didn’t retaliate or quit; he kept digging. Each conflict led to a new well, a new level of provision. Esek (contention) and Sitnah (hatred) gave way to Rehoboth (“room”) and finally Beersheba (“well of the oath”). Flourishing means your setbacks become setups for greater expansions.

3. The Flourishing Life: Rooted, Fruitful, and Forward-Moving

The Psalm 1 & 92 Blueprint:
The flourishing person’s life is defined by:

1. Delight in God’s Law: Their ultimate pleasure is in God’s Word.
2. Constant Meditation: Their mind is perpetually engaged with scripture.
3. Inevitable Prosperity: Their endeavors succeed because they are aligned with God’s will. This prosperity is holistic (spirit, soul, body, relationships, finance).

The Philippians 3 Mindset:
Forgetting past successes is as crucial as forgetting past failures. Yesterday’s anointing is not enough for today’s assignment. Like Paul, we must “reach forth”—a posture of active, energetic straining toward the “prize of the high calling.” Complacency is the enemy of flourishing.

How to Cultivate a Flourishing Life

Consciously Discard the “Arrival” Mentality:
Regularly ask God, “What’s next?” Never allow yourself a season without a God-given goal. Let your prayer be, “Lord, keep me reaching.”

Dig New Wells When Opposed:
When you face resistance (a “stopped well”), don’t waste energy on the conflict. Ask God for wisdom to “move and dig anew.” Your Rehoboth (room) is on the other side of obedience in the face of opposition.

Prioritize Rootedness Over Mere Activity:
Ensure your primary commitment is to being planted in God’s house (local church) and in His Word. Your public fruitfulness is dependent on your private root system.

Warning: Past Success is a Grave in Which to Bury Your Future

To dwell on your achievements is to build a monument that becomes your tomb. God’s calling is always forward. The manna of yesterday’s victory rots if you try to live on it today.

Conclusion: Pray for a Flourishing Spirit

Pray this:
“Father of all growth, I reject every spirit of complacency. I forget every past achievement and failure that would hinder my forward motion. Plant me deep in Your house and in Your Word. Let my life be a testament to sustained, righteous fruitfulness. As I obey You even in famine and dig new wells in the face of opposition, cause me to flourish like a palm tree, bearing fruit in every season until my very last day on earth, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. The “What’s Next?” Session: Spend time in prayer this week asking God for the next clear goal in your spiritual life, career, and family. Write it down.
2. Identify a “Stopped Well”: What opposition are you facing? Decide to stop contending over it. Ask God for direction to “move and dig” a new venture, prayer focus, or approach.
3. Strengthen Your Roots: Audit your “plantedness.” Are you consistently in worship, fellowship, and giving? Increase your commitment in one area this month.
4. Study a Flourisher: Read about Caleb (Joshua 14:10-12). At 85, he was still claiming mountains. Journal what made him flourish in old age.

Remember: God’s design is not for you to peak and decline, but to continually ascend from glory to glory. Your path is meant to get brighter until the perfect day.
“Forgetting those things which are behind… I press toward the mark.” (Philippians 3:13-14). Keep reaching. Keep flourishing.

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The Open Heaven 23 January 2026 devotional for today is FROM GOOD TO VERY GOOD.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 23 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FROM GOOD TO VERY GOOD

MEMORISE:
And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:
Genesis 20:13

READ: 2 Kings 4:8-17
8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.
10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.

11 And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
13 And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
14 And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.
15 And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.

16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 23 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Growing up, my father was so poor that even poor people called him poor. However, God decided to pick the son of a man whose colleagues said could never build a house and began to do great things through him.

It is rare to find someone with two honorary doctorate degrees from prestigious universities. After I had received seven of such honorary doctorate degrees, I thought to myself that it was a perfect number already, and I decided not to receive such degrees again.

Shortly after, I got a letter from a university in the U.S.A offering me yet another honorary doctorate degree. I tried to politely decline this by telling them that I would not be available on the day of the award ceremony because of other engagements. However, they decided to come and award me the degree in Nigeria. Beloved, God can move you from good to very good.

Elisha seemed to be doing really well as a farmer (1 Kings 19:19-21). However, he left everything and became Elijah’s servant. In today’s Bible reading, a Shunammite woman compelled Elisha to eat in her house. He accepted her invitation and kept going back there to eat whenever he passed by. The woman then decided to create a small apartment for him within her home so that he would be able to stop by, eat, and rest properly anytime he passed by on his travels.

After some time, the Spirit of God prompted Elisha to ask her if she needed anything. At this time, Elisha had become so influential that kings obeyed him. He had moved from good to very good.

Elisha’s exploits were so profound that kings started talking about him (2 Kings 6:11-13, 2 Kings 8:4-5). In the same vein, God wants you to move to a higher level of influence and grace.

However, the question is, can He trust you with the hearts and ears of kings? When Naaman came to Elisha for healing, Elisha didn’t take advantage of him (2 Kings 5:16). Likewise, when the king of Syria sent soldiers to arrest him, he captured them, fed them, and let them go back unhurt to their master (2 Kings 6:22).

Beloved, if you want God to keep taking you higher, you must not be greedy, and you must be compassionate. You must also never harbour unforgiveness in your heart. Make up your mind to remain faithful to Him forever if you have yet to do so, and He will continue to take you higher.

KEY POINT

If you want God to keep moving you higher, you must remain faithful to Him and shun every form of greed and unforgiveness.

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Exodus 24-27

HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 23 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Genesis 20:13
*(Note: The provided reference Genesis 20:13 appears to be an error. The verse reads: “And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father’s house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He is my brother.” This does not align thematically with the devotional. It is more likely the intended verse was related to God’s exaltation, such as Psalm 75:6-7 or 1 Samuel 2:7-8. Given the context, the foundational truth will be drawn from the devotional’s core theme.)*

Foundational Truth: God is the one who exalts the humble and causes them to move from good to very good. Promotion comes from the Lord (Psalm 75:6-7), and He lifts the poor from the dust (1 Samuel 2:8).

BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 4:8-17
This passage illustrates the principle of divine elevation through service and integrity. Elisha, having left his prosperous farm to serve Elijah, now moves in such grace that a wealthy woman builds a prophet’s chamber for him. His godly influence grows until he operates at a national level, yet he remains accessible and compassionate.

The Journey from Good to Very Good: The Pathway of Trust

Daddy Adeboye uses his personal testimony and the life of Elisha to outline God’s pattern for promotion. Divine elevation is not merely about talent or hard work; it is about God’s sovereign grace working through a character that can be trusted with greater influence and blessing.

1. The Divine Initiation: From Obscurity to Influence

God Chooses the Unlikely:
The testimony of Daddy Adeboye’s humble beginnings—”even poor people called him poor”—echoes 1 Samuel 2:8. God specializes in picking candidates from the “dust” and the “ash heap” to showcase His grace. Your background does not limit your future when God is the promoter.

The “Perfect Number” Surpassed:
The story of the honorary doctorates is profound. Human reasoning says “seven is enough.” Divine favor says “I have more.” God’s blessings often exceed our own benchmarks of “perfect” success. He moves us from good (human achievement) to very good (divine excess).

2. The Process: Service, Integrity, and Compassion

The Foundation of Servanthood:
Elisha left a “good” career (farming) for a “lower” position (Elijah’s servant). True elevation begins with humility and service. You cannot be trusted to lead many until you have faithfully served one.

Integrity When Opportunity Knocks:
The Shunammite woman’s kindness created a platform. Elisha’s consistent integrity in her home prompted the prophetic blessing that broke her barrenness. Your private integrity in small places creates the trust for public miracles.

Compassion Over Exploitation:
Elisha’s dealings with Naaman (refusing payment) and the Syrian soldiers (showing mercy) proved his heart. Kings could trust him because he was not greedy or vengeful. Influence is a test of character: will you use power to serve or to exploit?

3. The Trust Test: Can God Trust You with Kings?

The Heart and Ears of Kings:
Proverbs 21:1 says the king’s heart is in God’s hand. When God promotes you to influence leaders, it is because He trusts you to be His mouthpiece and conduit of wisdom, not to seek personal gain or vengeance.

The Non-Negotiable Traits for Higher Levels:

1. Freedom from Greed: You cannot be bought. Your counsel must be pure.
2. A Compassionate Heart: You must see people—even enemies—as souls to be won, not adversaries to be crushed.
3. Zero Unforgiveness: Harbored bitterness is a poison that corrupts judgment and disqualifies you from representing a forgiving God.

How to Position for Continued Elevation

Embrace Servanthood Wholeheartedly:
Seek to add value to others without immediate reward. Serve in your local church, help your colleagues, mentor someone. Promotion is birthed in the house of service.

Audit Your Motives Regularly:
Ask the Holy Spirit: “Is there any greed in my heart regarding the blessings or influence I have? Am I using my position to serve or to be served?”

Cultivate a Forgiving Spirit Relentlessly:
Make a list. Is there anyone you secretly enjoy seeing struggle? Forgive them deliberately and release them. An unforgiving heart is a ceiling God will not break through.

Warning: Greed and Bitterness are Elevation Stoppers

Many believers are stuck at a “good” level because God cannot risk promoting them. A greedy person misuses resources; a bitter person misuses authority. These character flaws in the place of high influence bring reproach to God’s name.

Conclusion: Pray for Trustworthy Character

Pray this:
“Almighty God, my promoter, I yield to Your process. Develop in me the character worthy of the influence You desire to give me. Strip me of all greed and root out every seed of bitterness. Make me a compassionate and faithful servant. Let my life be marked by such integrity that You can trust me with the hearts and ears of kings for Your glory. Take me from good to very good, and use me to advance Your kingdom, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Servant’s Assignment: This week, intentionally perform one act of significant, unseen service for someone who cannot repay you.
2. The Motive Check: Before making a key decision, ask: “Is my primary motive here to serve God and others, or to benefit myself?” Write down the answer.
3. The Forgiveness Release: Identify one person you hold something against. Write a letter of forgiveness to them (you don’t have to send it). Destroy it as an act of release.
4. Study a Trustworthy Life: Study the life of Joseph in Genesis 39-41. Note how his integrity in obscurity led to promotion over a nation.

Remember: Your skills may get you to good, but only your character will sustain you at very good. God is more interested in your trustworthiness than your talent.
“For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.” (Psalm 75:6-7). Let Him set you up.

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The Open Heaven 22 January 2026 devotional for today is SUBDUE.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 22 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SUBDUE

MEMORISE:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:10-11

READ: Mark 16:17-18
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 22 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

To subdue means to overcome and then exercise dominion. In Genesis 39:1-6, Joseph was brought into Potiphar’s house as a slave.

However, God’s blessing made a way for him, and Potiphar put him in charge of everything in his house. When Joseph ended up in prison after his master’s wife lied against him, he was asked to be in charge of the prison’s affairs (Genesis 39:20-23). Eventually, Joseph ended up being a mighty ruler in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.

And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. Genesis 41:42-44

According to Philippians 2:9-11, you can control situations and circumstances because of the name of Jesus Christ. Likewise, Mark 16:17-18 says:
And these signs shall follow them that believe;
In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

As a child of God, you have access to the name of Jesus Christ, and this means that you should operate in dominion – you should be unstoppable. In Acts 5:17-29, when Peter and his colleagues were imprisoned, the angel of the Lord came at night and set them free. When Peter was captured and put in prison again in Acts 12:1-17, God moved again and set him free.

Beloved, your story will only get better than it is currently so long as Jesus Christ is your Lord and Saviour. Proverbs 4:18 says that the path of the just is as a shining light that shines more and more unto the perfect day. This means that, no matter what the enemy has done, your life is to be better today than it was yesterday.

Believe in the name of Jesus wholeheartedly and use His name to subdue any negative situation that arises around you. This way, you will indeed walk in dominion, and nothing will be able to stop you.

KEY POINT

The name of Jesus is your weapon to subdue and have dominion on the earth.

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Exodus 21-23

HYMN 50: CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 22 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Philippians 2:10-11
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
This scripture reveals the supreme, universal authority vested in the name of Jesus. It is not a request but a cosmic reality: every power, principality, circumstance, and system—both visible and invisible—is compelled to acknowledge His lordship. This is the legal basis for our dominion.

BIBLE READING: Mark 16:17-18
These verses are the risen Christ’s declaration of the victorious signs that will authenticate the message of believers. They are not optional extras but expected evidences of faith in His name. They demonstrate the believer’s authority over demons, poison, disease, and even the laws of nature, all exercised through His name.

The Unstoppable Dominion in Jesus’ Name

Daddy Adeboye brings the series on dominion to a powerful crescendo: the practical instrument of our authority is the name of Jesus. Subduing is not by our might but by the legal and spiritual power of His name. The believer’s life is meant to be a progressive, unstoppable victory, moving from glory to greater glory.

1. The Joseph Blueprint: Subduing Through the Blessing

Dominion in Every Context:
Joseph’s life is a masterclass in dominion through divine favor. As a slave, he subdued Potiphar’s house. As a prisoner, he subdued the prison system. As a prime minister, he subdued a nation and a region. His environment changed, but the principle remained: God’s blessing and gifting upon him caused him to rise to leadership and control in every scenario. The blessing subdues.

The Protocol of Power:
Pharaoh’s decree—”without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt”—illustrates total delegated authority. Joseph’s word became law. This is a shadow of the authority we have in Christ: nothing in our sphere of destiny should move without our God-led initiative and command.

2. The Supreme Instrument: The Name of Jesus

The Name That Commands Universal Obedience:
Philippians 2:10-11 is the believer’s charter. The name of Jesus is our “Pharaoh’s ring.” It carries the full weight of heaven’s authority. When we speak and act in that name, we are not begging; we are administering the lordship of Christ over situations. Demons, sickness, lack, and chaos must bow.

The Signs That Follow Believers:
Mark 16:17-18 lists the practical outworking of this dominion. It is not for a select few “super apostles”; it is for “them that believe.” Using the name to cast out devils, heal the sick, and nullify poisons are acts of subduing creation back under God’s order. It is exercising our delegated kingship.

3. The Unstoppable, Progressive Journey

The Inevitable Improvement of the Just:
Proverbs 4:18 is a divine promise: the path of the just grows brighter, culminating in “the perfect day.” This means your life in Christ is wired for progressive victory. No matter yesterday’s setback, today should be better, and tomorrow brighter. Setbacks are temporary; the forward and upward trajectory is guaranteed.

The Angelic Enforcement of Freedom (Acts 5 & 12):
Peter’s prison breaks demonstrate that when you are operating in your God-ordained dominion (preaching the Word), no human prison can hold you. God dispatches angelic agencies to enforce your freedom and ensure your mission continues. You are unstoppable when you are on assignment.

How to Exercise Dominion Through The Name

Speak to Situations with Authoritative Faith:
Don’t just pray about the mountain; speak to the mountain in the name of Jesus (Mark 11:23). Command sickness to leave, debts to be cleared, and confusion to cease. Use the name as your official seal on every decree.

Live from a Consciousness of Victory:
Your internal narrative must shift from “I hope I get through this” to “In the name of Jesus, I subdue this challenge. Everything in my life must bow to the lordship of Christ I represent.” This confidence changes your posture.

Use the Name as a Lifestyle, Not a Last Resort:
Incorporate the authority of Jesus’ name into your daily routine. Bless your home, your commute, your work in His name. Command your day to align with God’s purpose in His name. Make dominion a consistent practice.

Warning: To Neglect the Name is to Forfeit Your Authority

Having access to the most powerful name in the universe but living in fear and defeat is a tragedy. It is like owning a master key to every locked door but choosing to remain confined. Ignorance or timidity in using the name of Jesus leaves you vulnerable to situations you are meant to control.

Conclusion: Pray to Walk in Conscious Authority

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the all-powerful name that is above every name. I receive and embrace the authority You have delegated to me as a believer. Today, I rise in Your name. I subdue every negative circumstance—every sickness, lack, fear, and attack—by the power of Your name. I declare that my path shines brighter and brighter. I am unstoppable, for greater is He that is in me. Let every knee bow and every tongue confess Your lordship in every area of my life, in Jesus’ mighty name!”

Action Steps:

1. The Name Declarations: Write down 3 persistent problems. Craft a specific, authoritative command addressing each one, ending with “…in the name of Jesus.” Speak them daily.
2. Study a Subduer: Study Acts 3:1-16 and Acts 16:16-18. Note how Peter and Paul used the name of Jesus. Model your approach after theirs.
3. Create a “Dominion Log”: Record instances where you consciously used the name of Jesus in faith and the outcome. Let this build your confidence.
4. Proclaim Your Progress: Each night, thank God for one way your “path was brighter” today than yesterday. This reinforces the Proverbs 4:18 reality.

Remember: You are not pleading for God to act. You are enforcing what Christ has already accomplished. The name of Jesus is your mandate to subdue. Use it, and nothing will be able to stop you.
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10). Command your world to bow.

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The Open Heaven 21 January 2026 devotional for today is MULTIPLY.

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OPEN HEAVEN 21 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: MULTIPLY

MEMORISE:
(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)
Deuteronomy 1:11

READ: Genesis 26:12-14
12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him.
13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:
14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 21 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

It is good to grow, but according to Genesis 1:27-28, your growth should be in multiples. God’s original plan for us is to increase by multiplication and not just by addition. Increase by addition is good, but that is a basic expectation. For example, it is expected that a child should be promoted from one class this year to the next class the following year.

However, if a child is moved two or more classes higher than his or her current class within the space of one year, that commands special notice.

As a child of God, you are not like everyone else; you are special, and this means that you are not only expected to increase but also to multiply in every area of your life.

In today’s Bible reading, we can see that Isaac sowed in the land, and in the same year, he had a hundredfold harvest. Today’s memory verse also says that God can multiply you a thousandfold. In Genesis 21:1-7, Abraham and Sarah had one son, Isaac.

However, in Genesis 25:21-26, the Bible recorded that Isaac gave birth to a set of twins. If you read further to Genesis 35:22-20, you will see that one of the twins gave birth to 12 sons.

In Genesis 40:21, the 12 sons had become 70 people and in Exodus 12:37, their number had increased to 600,000 men, excluding children and women.

Child of God, stop limiting yourself by only seeking to increase by addition. Instead, you should aim for multiplication because that is your God-given mandate.

When I became the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, I was 39 years old. God had told my Father in the Lord that his successor would take the church around the world, even though the church was only in Nigeria at that time. If I were seeking increase by addition, expanding to one new country per year to establish God’s kingdom, the church would only be in about 45 countries at the moment instead of the over 190 countries that the RCCG is currently established in. There was no way we could have achieved our God-given mandate without multiplication.

Beloved, to truly fulfil God’s purpose for your life, you should seek to multiply. He gave you the mandate to multiply right from the beginning of creation in Genesis 1:28. Don’t limit your potential by having a mediocre mindset about increase. Trust God to enlarge your coast exponentially, and by His grace, you will begin to multiply.

KEY POINT

As a child of God, don’t settle for increase by addition; rather, seek to multiply.

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Exodus 17-20

HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 21 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 1:11
“(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)”
This is a prophetic blessing and revelation of God’s exponential capacity for increase. It transcends reasonable expectation (“a thousand times so many more”) and is rooted in His promise, not in human effort alone. It defines the scope of blessing available to the covenant people.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 26:12-14
This passage records Isaac’s supernatural breakthrough in a time of famine. He sowed and received a hundredfold in the same year. This wasn’t just a good harvest; it was a miraculous, multiplicative yield that propelled him into great wealth and prominence, making the Philistines envious.

The Mathematics of Heaven: Multiplication vs. Addition

Daddy Adeboye introduces a divine paradigm for progress. While the world operates on linear addition (steady, incremental growth), God’s original mandate and covenant pattern is exponential multiplication. For the believer, multiplicative increase is not an anomaly; it is the expected outcome of operating under the blessing.

1. The Creation Mandate: Be Fruitful and Multiply

The First Command to Humanity:
Genesis 1:28 establishes multiplication as God’s foundational command for mankind. It is wired into our spiritual DNA. To be content with mere addition is to live below our created purpose. Multiplication affects every realm: spiritual influence, financial resources, intellectual breakthroughs, and soul harvest.

The Difference Between Addition and Multiplication:

• Addition: 1 + 1 = 2. Gradual, predictable, within natural limits. “Promotion to the next class.”
• Multiplication: 10 x 10 = 100. Accelerated, exponential, surpassing natural limits. “Skipping multiple classes.” Multiplication is supernatural growth on a natural foundation.

2. Biblical Blueprints of Multiplication

The Isaac Principle: Hundredfold in Famine (Genesis 26):
Isaac sowed in obedience during a famine (adverse conditions) and reaped a hundredfold. This shows multiplication isn’t dependent on ideal circumstances but on God’s blessing upon obedience. His harvest was so vast it was measurable (“he became very great”).

The Abrahamic Legacy: From One to Nations (Genesis 12-Exodus 12):
The devotional traces the multiplicative journey: 1 (Isaac) → 2 (twins) → 12 (tribes) → 70 (clan) → 600,000+ men (a nation). This is the covenant blessing in motion across generations. One act of obedience (Abraham’s faith) released a multiplicative legacy that altered history.

The RCCG Testimony: From Nigeria to Nations:
Daddy Adeboye’s personal testimony is a modern-day case study. Addition (one country per year) would have yielded ~45 countries. Multiplication (divine acceleration and global simultaneous growth) yielded over 190. Multiplication is essential for fulfilling a global God-given mandate within a lifetime.

3. The Mindset for Multiplication

Reject the Mediocre Mindset:
A mindset of addition is a “mediocre mindset” that limits God. It plans based on current resources and linear projections. The multiplicative mindset plans based on God’s promise and expects sudden, overwhelming increase.

Enlarge Your Expectation:
You must “trust God to enlarge your coast exponentially.” This means praying, planning, and believing for a thousand times more (Deuteronomy 1:11), for a hundredfold return, for influence that reaches multiples. Your faith sets the container for God’s blessing.

How to Position for Multiplicative Increase

Sow Obediently, Especially in Famine:
Your act of obedience (time, talent, treasure, testimony) in a difficult season is the seed for a hundredfold harvest. Don’t withhold in hard times; this is often God’s setup for multiplication.

Pray the Deuteronomy 1:11 Prayer Over Your Life:
Regularly declare this scripture over your family, your finances, your ministry, and your impact. “Lord, make me a thousand times so many more as I am, and bless me as You have promised!”

Plan for Multiplication, Not Just Addition:
In your goals, ask: “What would a hundredfold increase look like in this area?” Then, create systems and develop capacity in faith to receive and manage that level of increase. Don’t let your logistics limit your faith, but let your faith inspire your logistics.

Warning: An Addition Mindset Caps Your Destiny

If you only believe for and plan for incremental growth, you will automatically disqualify yourself from the supernatural leaps, explosive breakthroughs, and legacy-level impact that come through multiplication. You will work harder, not smarter under the blessing.

Conclusion: Pray for Exponential Enlargement

Pray this:
“Lord God of my fathers, I embrace Your original mandate to multiply. I reject every mediocre, additive mindset. According to Your word in Deuteronomy 1:11, make me a thousand times more than I am in grace, wisdom, resources, and influence. Give me the hundredfold harvest like Isaac, even in challenging seasons. Align my thinking, my prayers, and my actions with the mathematics of heaven. Enlarge my coast exponentially for the sake of Your glory and the fulfillment of my destiny, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. The Multiplication Audit: Choose one key area of your life (finances, soul-winning, skill development). What would “addition” look like this year? Now, what would “multiplication” (10x, 100x) look like? Write down the multiplicative goal.
2. Identify Your Famine Seed: What is a specific, obedient step you can take right now that feels like sowing in a “famine”? Commit to sowing that seed this week as an act of faith for multiplicative return.
3. Study a Multiplier: Study the life of Isaac (Genesis 26) or the early church (Acts 2:41, 47; 4:4; 5:14; 6:7; 12:24) noting the language of multiplication. Journal what you learn about the conditions for such growth.
4. Upgrade Your Language: Replace “I hope I get a little better” with “I believe for a hundredfold increase.” Let your confession align with the mandate.

Remember: You serve the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the God of exponential increase. Your growth should command special notice. Don’t just go up a class; skip grades.
“(The LORD… make you a thousand times so many more as ye are…)” (Deuteronomy 1:11). This is your portion.

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