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The Open Heaven 4 December 2025 devotional for today is DELIVERING GOD’S MESSAGES.

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 4 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DELIVERING GOD’S MESSAGES

MEMORISE:
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Ephesians 4:29

READ: 2 Samuel 12:1-14:
1 And the Lord sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
2 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:
3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
4 And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man’s lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
5 And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:

6 And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
7 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
8 And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.
9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the Lord, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
10 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.

11 Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.
12 For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.
13 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 4 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When you get sufficiently close to God and begin to intercede for other people, God will tell you things about them. Sometimes, you will not need to tell the people you are praying for the things God tells you about them; you can just give them instructions to guide them into God’s will.

However, if God leads you to share some things with them, then you must apply wisdom, especially when the messages are negative. You must take a cue from the way Nathan delivered God’s message to David, as we read in today’s Bible reading. If Nathan had just told David, “Thus saith the Lord, because you have taken another man’s wife and killed the man, evil will befall you,” he could have lost his head that day. However, due to the way he presented the message, David got on his knees in repentance.

The purpose of prophecy is for edification, exhortation, and comfort (1 Corinthians 14:3), not to condemn or show everyone that you can hear from God. If your prophecy does not edify, exhort, or comfort the one you are prophesying to, you are likely delivering the message wrongly. Even when Elijah was direct in passing judgment on Ahab because God specifically told him what to say (1 Kings 21:17-29), Ahab repented because the purpose of the prophecy was not to condemn him, but to bring him to repentance, as God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked (Ezekiel 33:11).

Note that there will be times when, even though you deliver God’s message in the right manner, the people who receive the message might still not do the will of God. You can’t force people to do God’s will; your major responsibility is to deliver God’s message. It is up to the recipients of the message to either believe God’s prophet and prosper or not (2 Chronicles 20:20).

Sometimes, God might even allow the hearts of the recipients to be hardened as He did with Pharaoh (Exodus 9:12) so that in future, others will take His word more seriously.

Beloved, Ephesians 4:15 tells us to speak the truth in love. This means that if God wants you to give others a message, you must allow His love to guide whatever you say. It is best to ask God to fill your heart with wisdom and love before you speak so that your words will not do more harm than good.

ACTION POINT

At all times, especially when delivering God’s message, let your words always be gracious and edifying.

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MEMORISE: Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
This apostolic command sets the ultimate standard for all spiritual speech. “Corrupt communication” refers to any word—even a true one—that is delivered in a manner that tears down rather than builds up. God’s goal is never merely the transmission of information, but the ministration of grace to the listener’s heart, leading to transformation.

BIBLE READING: 2 Samuel 12:1-14
This passage is the masterclass in delivering a hard truth:
v.1-4: Nathan’s Approach – He uses a parable (a story of injustice) to engage David’s heart and conscience before addressing his sin. This bypasses defensive walls.
v.5-7a: David’s Self-Judgment – The prophet lets the king pronounce his own guilt, creating a receptive moment for correction.
v.7b-12: The Divine Pronouncement – Only after David’s heart is exposed does Nathan deliver the direct, “Thou art the man” and the consequential judgment.
v.13: The Fruitful Result – David’s immediate repentance (“I have sinned”) is the goal of the entire prophetic encounter.

The Ministry of Speaking Truth in Love

Pastor E.A. Adeboye emphasizes that hearing from God is only half of the sacred trust; the other half is the Christ-like delivery of that message. True spiritual authority is demonstrated not in the blunt force of truth, but in the surgical precision of love that aims to heal and restore.

1. The Divine Purpose of Prophetic Communication

The Threefold Goal (1 Corinthians 14:3):
All genuine prophetic words must align with one of these purposes:

• Edification: To build up, strengthen, and establish the believer in faith and character.
• Exhortation: To urgently call one toward a specific course of action, encouragement, or warning.
• Comfort: To console, soothe, and reassure with God’s faithfulness and presence.
  Any message that does not ultimately serve one of these grace-filled ends is being delivered outside of God’s method.

The Heart of God Behind Correction:
The examples of Nathan with David and Elijah with Ahab (1 Kings 21:17-29) reveal that even messages of severe judgment have a redemptive target: “to bring him to repentance.” God’s core desire is not the death of the sinner but their turn from wickedness (Ezekiel 33:11). The messenger must carry this same heart.

2. The Nathan Principle: Wisdom in Delivery

Engage the Heart, Then the Ear:
Nathan did not lead with accusation. He led with a story that stirred empathy and a sense of justice. This prepared David’s spirit to receive correction by first activating his moral compass. Wisdom finds a point of connection before confrontation.

Allow Self-Conviction:
By asking for David’s judgment on the parable, Nathan led David to pass sentence on himself. This technique, inspired by the Holy Spirit, removes the posture of a spiritual “attack” and frames the truth as a personal revelation from God to the listener’s own conscience.

Speak with Authority, Not Anger:
Nathan’s “Thou art the man” was direct and authoritative, yet it came after the heart was prepared. It was the scalpel of truth applied to an area already made sensitive by the Spirit, not a blunt weapon swung in condemnation.

3. The Messenger’s Responsibility and Limits

The Obligation: Faithful Delivery:
The messenger’s primary duty is to be obedient and accurate in delivering what God has said. We are stewards of the message, not managers of the outcome (2 Chronicles 20:20).

The Limit: Forced Outcomes:
We cannot force compliance. The hearer has moral agency to accept or reject the word. As seen with Pharaoh (Exodus 9:12), God may even permit hardening to serve a larger sovereign purpose, demonstrating His ultimate authority and ensuring His word is taken seriously in future generations.

The Posture: Humble Detachment:
After a message is delivered in love and wisdom, the messenger must release the outcome to God. Our success is measured by our faithfulness in delivery, not by the recipient’s positive response.

4. The Indispensable Foundation: Love (Ephesians 4:15)

Love as the Delivery System:
“Speaking the truth in love” means truth is the content, but love is the container. Love considers the listener’s vulnerability, timing, and capacity to bear the word. It chooses words that heal, not merely wound.

Love as a Protective Filter:
Before speaking, the wise believer prays, as Daddy Adeboye advises, for God to “fill your heart with wisdom and love.” This prayer ensures the message is filtered through God’s heart, stripping it of personal pride, frustration, or a desire to “be right.”

Love as the Ultimate Motive:
If the secret motive is to showcase one’s spiritual acuity or to condemn, the message is corrupted at its source, regardless of its factual accuracy. Love’s motive is always the ultimate good and restoration of the other person.

How to Be a Wise and Loving Messenger

1. Pray Before You Pronounce:
Always take the message back to God before delivering it. Ask: “Lord, is this from You? What is Your heart for this person? How and when should I say this?”

2. Seek Permission for Personal Words:
When delivering a personal correction or word, it is often wise to ask, “May I share something I believe God has laid on my heart for you?” This honors the other person’s dignity and prepares them to listen.

3. Focus on the “Why” Behind the “What”:
Don’t just deliver a verdict; explain God’s heart and the positive purpose behind the correction (e.g., protection, promotion, purity). Connect the warning to God’s greater promise.

4. Follow Up with Intercession:
Your responsibility increases after delivery, it does not end. Cover the recipient in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to water the seed of the word and bring about God’s desired result.

Warning: The Corruption of a True Word

A true word from God, delivered without love, wisdom, or the goal of edification, becomes “corrupt communication” (Ephesians 4:29). It can push people away from God rather than toward Him. The messenger may be spiritually accurate but morally guilty of wounding a soul they were sent to heal.

Conclusion: A Vessel Fit for the Master’s Use

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, Giver of every perfect word, clothe me with wisdom and bathe my heart in Your love. Make me a faithful and skillful messenger who delivers Your truth with such grace that it disarms defenses and draws hearts to repentance and life. Let my speech always minister Your grace, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Study the Master Communicators: Spend a week studying how Jesus delivered hard truths (e.g., to the Samaritan woman in John 4, to Peter in Luke 22:31-32). Note His combination of truth, timing, and tenderness.
• Practice the Pause: Implement a 24-hour “rule” before delivering any corrective or weighty personal word. Use that time to pray for love and wisdom, and to confirm the leading.
• Audit Your Motives: Before sharing a spiritual insight, ask yourself: “Is this to edify, or to elevate my own spiritual profile? Is my heart hoping for their restoration or for their embarrassment?”

Remember: You are a postman for the King. Your job is to deliver the mail intact and with courtesy, not to write the sentencing inside or force the recipient to open it. The authority of the message resides in its Sender; its efficacy is often determined by the messenger’s grace.
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man” (Colossians 4:6).

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The Open Heaven 3 December 2025 devotional for today is KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.

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 3 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: KEEP IT TO YOURSELF

MEMORISE:
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Ecclesiastes 3:7

READ: Proverbs 3:32, Amos 3:7:
32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.

7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Greatness comes with many responsibilities, including being able to keep secrets. This is because, at a certain level of greatness, there are things leaders must keep as highly confidential so as to protect themselves, their followers, and the greater good of what they represent. There are some kinds of information that are available to such people that can be misused if they become common knowledge, and as such, they must be kept secret.

God also has secrets, and if you are close to Him and truly reverence Him, He will begin to tell you some of them. However, if you go around telling everyone the things He tells you without His permission to do so, do not be surprised when you stop hearing more secrets from Him.

When God tells you something and instructs you not to tell anyone, keep your mouth shut, and He will trust you with even more secrets. I pray that you will get so close to God that He will begin to share some of His secrets with you, in Jesus’ name.

The birth and nurturing of Jesus Christ required a certain level of secrecy, and if Mary had been talkative, she would have exposed Him to danger early in His life. As a believer, it is not everything that God tells you that you should tell other people. There are certain things God tells you that are for your ears only.

Psalm 25:14 says:
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

One major reason God keeps secrets is because He does not want the devil to know what He is about to do. The devil can only guess what God wants to do by studying what He is doing, but most of the time, he guesses wrong and ends up helping God to achieve His purpose.

This is why 1 Corinthians 2:8 says:
Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

If God tells you what He is about to do, and you go around announcing it to everyone, you just might be giving the devil information that he should not have.

Hence, when God tells you something, always ask Him if they are for your ears only or if He wants you to tell others. If He says that they are for your ears only and you must not tell other people, please keep it to yourself.

REFLECTION

Can God trust you with His secrets?

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MEMORISE: Ecclesiastes 3:7
“A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.”
This verse from the wisdom literature establishes the divine principle of divine discretion. It reveals that spiritual maturity involves discerning God’s appointed seasons—not only for action but for restraint. The ability to keep a holy silence is as crucial as the ability to proclaim, and wisdom knows the difference.

BIBLE READING: Proverbs 3:32, Amos 3:7
These two verses frame the privilege and responsibility of divine secrets:
Proverbs 3:32: “For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.”God’s secrets are a mark of intimacy, reserved for those in right standing (covenant relationship) with Him. It is a privilege of proximity.
Amos 3:7: “Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.” God’s revelations are purposeful, not casual. They are given to prepare and position His trusted servants for what He is about to do.

The Sacred Trust of Divine Secrets

Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches that spiritual greatness is inseparable from the capacity for confidentiality. God’s secrets are not merely information; they are sacred trusts that carry weighty implications for His plans and His people. Mishandling them can break intimacy and jeopardize divine purposes.

1. The Nature and Purpose of God’s Secrets

Secrets as a Mark of Intimacy:
Psalm 25:14 is foundational: “The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him.” Divine secrets are not disclosed based on intellect or title, but on covenantal relationship and reverential trust. They are the language of the inner chamber.

Secrets as a Strategic Necessity:
God conceals His plans to sovereignly outmaneuver the enemy. The crucifixion is the supreme example (1 Corinthians 2:8). Had Satan understood the redemptive plan behind the Cross, he would have never orchestrated Christ’s death. God’s secrecy is a strategic weapon in spiritual warfare.

Secrets for Protective Timing:
The life of Jesus illustrates this. Mary had to treasure and ponder things in her heart (Luke 2:19, 51). Premature disclosure of His identity or mission would have triggered Herod’s backlash earlier. God’s silence often protects a promise until it is mature enough to survive exposure.

2. The Profile of a Trusted Confidentiality

The Character of the Recipient:

• Fear of the Lord (Reverence): This is the primary qualification (Psalm 25:14). It is a posture of awe that prioritizes God’s pleasure over human accolades.
• Righteousness (Proven Integrity): Proverbs 3:32 contrasts the “froward” (perverse) with the “righteous.” God trusts those whose character has been tested and found faithful in smaller things.

The Discipline of the Steward:
A trusted confidant possesses the spiritual discipline of a closed mouth. They understand that some revelations are for intercession, not conversation. They can carry a burden without broadcasting it.

3. The Peril of Breaching Divine Confidentiality

Loss of Further Revelation:
Pastor Adeboye gives a sobering warning: “if you go around telling everyone… do not be surprised when you stop hearing more secrets.” Indiscretion severs the flow of intimacy. God will not cast His pearls before those who cannot discern their value (Matthew 7:6).

Endangering God’s Purpose:
Unsanctioned disclosure can arm the enemy with intelligence, as noted with the Cross. It can also expose fledgling God-plans to premature opposition, ridicule, or perversion, forcing a divine delay or alteration in strategy.

Compromising Personal and Corporate Safety:
As with Jesus’ infancy, some secrets are kept for the physical and spiritual protection of individuals and the Body of Christ. A talkative spirit can open a door for the enemy to “steal, kill, and destroy” a budding move of God (John 10:10).

4. The Protocol for Handling Divine Disclosure

Immediate Inquiry, Not Assumption:
Upon receiving a word or insight, the first response must be to inquire of the Lord: “Is this for me alone, for intercession, or for proclamation?” Never assume a personal word is a public bulletin.

Obedience to Specific Instructions:
If God says “keep silent,” obedience is non-negotiable. This was tested with prophets like Daniel, who was told to “shut up the words, and seal the book” (Daniel 12:4). Your faithfulness with a sealed word determines your readiness for an open one.

Treasure and Ponder:
Follow Mary’s model. When a word is personal, let it incubate in your spirit through meditation and prayer. Let it shape you internally before it ever moves you to speak externally.

How to Cultivate a Heart that Guards God’s Secrets

1. Develop a Fear of the Lord, Not a Fear of Man:
Your deepest desire must be to please God, not to impress people with spiritual “insider information.” Pray for a holy fear that values His approval above all.

2. Practice Discretion in Natural Affairs:
Prove yourself trustworthy with earthly confidences (in family, work, church). “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much” (Luke 16:10). Your natural integrity is a testament to your spiritual capacity.

3. Master the Discipline of Silence:
Incorporate times of intentional silence into your prayer life. Learn to listen more than you speak, even to God. This trains the soul in restraint.

4. Submit Revelations to Spiritual Authority:
If you are uncertain about a word, share it in confidence with a trusted, mature spiritual leader for discernment—not with peers or a public audience. This provides accountability and protection.

Warning: The High Cost of Spiritual Gossip

Treating divine secrets as spiritual gossip or a badge of honor is a grave sin. It transforms a sacred trust into a currency for personal validation and betrays the heart of the Father. It can disqualify you from the inner circle and, as seen in the story of Gehazi (2 Kings 5), bring leprosy—a symbol of corruption and isolation—upon your ministry.

Conclusion: Positioned in the Inner Circle

Pray this:
” Almighty God, Father of all wisdom, draw me into such intimate fellowship with You that I learn to reverence Your secrets. Grant me the discernment to know when to speak and the discipline to know when to keep a holy silence. Make me a trustworthy steward of Your mysteries, that I may not hinder Your plans but faithfully partner with them, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Audit Your Conversations: For one week, consciously refrain from sharing any personal prayer point, prophecy, or spiritual insight unless clearly led by the Spirit. Note the difference in your inner life.
• Study Secrecy in Scripture: Meditate on characters who kept God’s secrets (Mary, Joseph, Daniel) and those who failed (Gehazi, Judah). Learn from their examples.
• Pray for a Discerning Heart: Regularly ask God for the gift of discernment (Philippians 1:9-10) to rightly handle every word and impression you receive.

Remember: Proximity to God is proven by trustworthiness. His inner court is reserved for those who can hold a revelation without dropping it. Your silent obedience with a secret may be the very key to unlocking a public miracle.
“His secret is with the righteous.” Let your righteousness be evidenced by your reverent discretion.

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The Open Heaven 2 December 2025 devotional for today is TRUE DELIVERANCE.

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 2 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: TRUE DELIVERANCE

MEMORISE:
Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.
Luke 8:39

READ: Luke 8:1-3:
1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Jesus Christ cast demons out of people during His earthly ministry, and He also charged all Christians to do the same thing:

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Matthew 10:8

Deliverance, however, is beyond casting out demons. True deliverance happens when a demon is unable to return and repossess a fellow that has been delivered from it.

Jesus said in Matthew 12:43-45 that when an evil spirit comes out of a fellow, it wanders around looking for a place to stay. If it doesn’t find a place to stay, it will go back to check if its former home is still empty. If it discovers that the place is empty, it will invite other demons that are more wicked than it, and they will reside in the fellow’s life. The end of such a fellow will then become worse than when he or she was possessed by only one demon.

As a child of God, the moment you cast out a demon from someone, see to it that the fellow is filled with the Holy Spirit. If the demon returns and finds that the Holy Spirit already occupies the fellow, it can’t repossess him or her.

After Jesus cast seven demons out of Mary Magdalene, she became one of His followers and followed Him until the end of His earthly ministry. The moment the Lord set her free, she became a divine treasure and committed to serving God with all that she had. Her commitment made her one of the first people to see Jesus after he was resurrected (John 20:13-18).

In Luke 8:26-39, after Jesus cast the legion of demons out of the madman of Gadara, He told him to go about preaching the gospel. It is not enough for a demon to be cast out of a fellow; the real deliverance is when he or she is filled with the Holy Spirit such that the demon cannot return to repossess the fellow.

Beloved, true deliverance is when your heart is filled with the Holy Spirit because you pray and feed on the word of God daily, fast regularly, and live a holy life.

True deliverance is when a delivered fellow does not return to his or her old lifestyle but rather remains filled by the Holy Spirit such that there cannot be a repossession by demons.

KEY POINT

True deliverance happens when a fellow allows the Holy Spirit to fill up every space that the devil had previously occupied.

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MEMORISE: Luke 8:39
“Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.”
This verse captures the essential fruit of true deliverance: a transformed life becomes a public testimony. The man’s mission shifts from being possessed by demons to proclaiming Christ. His freedom is evidenced not just by the absence of evil, but by the presence of a purposeful, God-glorifying vocation.

BIBLE READING: Luke 8:1-3
This passage reveals the social and financial partnership of Christ’s ministry:
v.1: Jesus’ core mission: preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God.
v.2: The testimony of deliverance: “certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils.”
v.3: The fruit of deliverance: transformed beneficiaries (like Joanna, Susanna) now become dedicated supporters “ministering unto him of their substance.” Deliverance leads to discipleship and stewardship.

The Anatomy of True Deliverance

Pastor E.A. Adeboye shifts the focus from the dramatic expulsion of demons to the critical, sustained occupation of the believer by the Holy Spirit. True deliverance is not a one-time event but a permanent state of being filled and guarded by God’s presence.

1. The Peril of an Empty House (Matthew 12:43-45)

The Nature of Spiritual Vacuum:
A cast-out demon seeks a “resting place.” An empty, cleansed life—devoid of sin but also not filled with God—represents a state of vulnerable neutrality. Nature abhors a vacuum, and the spiritual realm decisively fills it.

The Strategy of the Enemy:
The returning demon conducts an inspection. If it finds “the house empty, swept, and garnished” (decorated with morality or religion but lacking the indwelling Owner), it executes a hostile takeover with greater force. This reveals that reformation without regeneration is a recipe for greater bondage.

The Tragic End State:
“The last state of that man is worse than the first.” This is the ultimate danger of incomplete deliverance—a life that experiences power but not permanent change becomes a fortified stronghold for deeper darkness.

2. The Biblical Blueprint for Secure Deliverance

The Case of Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:2, John 20:13-18):

• Deliverance: Seven demons were cast out.
• Filling & Discipleship: She immediately became a follower, ministering to Jesus and supporting His work. Her life was occupied by a new Master and mission.
• Result: Her filled life positioned her for the highest honor: being the first witness of the Resurrection. True deliverance leads to intimate fellowship and divine assignment.

The Case of the Gadarene Demoniac (Luke 8:26-39):

• Deliverance: A legion of demons was cast out.
• Filling & Commission: Jesus did not let him remain idle or simply relieved. He was given a purpose: “Return… and shew.” His testimony became his ministry, filling the space once occupied by madness with evangelism.

3. The Holy Spirit: The Divine Occupant and Shield

The Principle of Divine Tenancy:
The core teaching is that casting out a demon is only step one. The delivered person must be “filled with the Holy Spirit.” The Holy Spirit is not just a power; He is a Person who takes up residence. A demon cannot evict the rightful Owner of the house.

The Practical Manifestation of Being Filled:
Pastor Adeboye clarifies that being filled is not a mystical feeling but a lifestyle evidenced by:

• Prayer and the Word: Daily communion (feeding) that strengthens the inner man.
• Fasting: Regular discipline that subdues the flesh and sharpens spiritual sensitivity.
• Holy Living: A consistent choice to reject the old pathways that once gave access to the enemy.

4. The Evidence of True Deliverance in the Believer

A Transformed Lifestyle:
“True deliverance is when a delivered fellow does not return to his or her old lifestyle.” Freedom is proven by sustained change. The Gadarene man was found “sitting, clothed, and in his right mind”—a picture of rest, dignity, and sanity.

A Prophetic Testimony:
The delivered person becomes a living declaration, like the man in Luke 8:39, “publishing throughout the whole city“ what Jesus did. Your life becomes a gospel tract written by the Holy Spirit.

Stewardship and Service:
Like Mary Magdalene and the women in Luke 8:3, true deliverance redirects one’s resources—time, talent, treasure—toward advancing God’s kingdom. You move from being a consumer of miracles to a contributor to the ministry.

How to Secure Your Deliverance and Guard Your Freedom

1. Pursue Intentional Filling, Not Just Freedom:
After any spiritual victory or cleansing, immediately ask in prayer for a fresh, powerful infilling of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). Invite Him to occupy every area.

2. Establish Guardrails of Grace:
Identify the “doors” through which the enemy gained access (certain relationships, media, habits, thoughts). Through prayer and obedience, establish firm boundaries guarded by the Word.

3. Embrace Your God-Given Assignment:
Idleness is dangerous for a delivered soul. Like the Gadarene, discover and commit to the purpose God has for you—your “house” and “city” to testify in. Purpose fills the vacuum.

4. Cultivate a Fellowship-Based Life:
Mary Magdalene followed Christ with others. Integration into a vibrant, accountable body of believers (the local church) provides protection, nourishment, and corrective fellowship.

Warning: The Danger of a Decorated Empty House

A moral life, church attendance, or even ministerial activity without the conscious, submitted indwelling of the Holy Spirit is merely a “swept and garnished” house. It is vulnerable. The enemy targets those who rely on the memory of a past deliverance without maintaining present-tense fullness.

Conclusion: From Eviction to Eternal Occupation

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, my Deliverer, thank You for setting me free. I renounce every claim of the enemy over my life. Now, Holy Spirit, I invite You to fill every chamber of my heart, mind, and spirit. Be the permanent Occupant and Governor of my life. Let my testimony of freedom be secure and my life be a continuous proclamation of Your greatness, in Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

• Conduct a Spiritual Audit: Identify one area of your life that has been “cleansed” but may not be fully “filled.” Dedicate it to the Holy Spirit through prayer and scripture meditation.
• Define Your Testimony: Write down your “Luke 8:39” statement: “How great things God has done for me.” Share it with someone this week.
• Fast and Pray: As Daddy Adeboye advised, incorporate regular fasting into your routine as a discipline to strengthen your spirit and affirm the Holy Spirit’s lordship over your flesh.

Remember: Deliverance is freedom from bondage, but it is also freedom for destiny. An empty house is a target. A Spirit-filled life is an unassailable fortress and a powerful lighthouse.
“Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). He in you is your guarantee of permanent victory.

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The Open Heaven 1 December 2025 devotional for today is SOURCES OF PROPHECY 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 1 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SOURCES OF PROPHECY III

MEMORISE:
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
Isaiah 55:11

READ: 1 Samuel 3:19-21:
19 And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the Lord.
21 And the Lord appeared again in Shiloh: for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today, I will conclude the teaching I started two days ago by examining prophecies that come from the Holy Spirit.

Years ago, God told me to wear seven agbadas to one of our programmes, even though He knows I do not like putting on any kind of agbada at all, not to mention wearing seven at a time. Even for those who like to wear agbadas, wearing two at a time, not to talk of seven, will be considered absurd. The instruction was strange, but because I know His voice, I obeyed.

Then, He asked me to dance for a while and lay them on the altar afterwards. I obeyed again, and He said, “Let anyone who has a problem touch one of the agbadas. However, they should not hold them.” I relayed the message to the congregation, and many people came forward to touch the agbadas. We finished the service by 8am, and I retreated into my prayer room.

Around 5pm, I heard some knocks on the door. When I opened the door, some church members told me, “A man is about to die.” They explained that the man had held on to one of the agbadas, claiming that his problem required more than one touch, and he had been shaking vigorously since then. The clothes looked ordinary, but because God had given instructions concerning them, they were saturated with power. I had to plead with God before the man stopped shaking.

A while later, I travelled to the United States for one of our conventions, and God instructed me to take one of the agbadas with me.

During the service, I told the congregation that they should only touch the agbada and not hold on to it. A white man in the congregation said, “What kind of nonsense is that?” However, he went forward to touch the garment. The man was wearing an iron brace on his back, which enabled him to stand upright. Immediately he touched the agbada, the iron brace broke to pieces, and he received his healing.

Beloved, when the Holy Spirit speaks, whatever He says will always come to pass. No matter how foolish some utterances may sound, when God is the source, they will not fall to the ground.

To hear from God, however, you must relate intimately with the Holy Spirit so you can distinguish between His voice, the voice of the devil, and the voice of your human spirit.

PRAYER POINT

Dear Lord, please help me to relate more intimately with You so that I can hear Your voice clearly.

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MEMORISE: Isaiah 55:11
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
This verse is the bedrock of prophetic certainty. It declares that God’s spoken word carries an inherent, unstoppable power to fulfill its divine purpose. It is not a suggestion but a sovereign decree that contains within itself the authority and energy needed for its own accomplishment.

BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 3:19-21
This passage establishes the model of a true prophet of God:
v.19: God was with him – Divine presence validates the messenger.
v.19: Let none of his words fall to the ground – Perfect prophetic accuracy.
v.20: All Israel… knew – The testimony becomes public and undeniable.
v.21: The LORD revealed himself… by the word – Continuous revelation is the sign of an ongoing, intimate relationship.

The Infallibility of the Spirit’s Prophecy

Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s personal testimony powerfully illustrates the immutable principle in Isaiah 55:11. When prophecy originates from the Holy Spirit, it is never ordinary; it is a container for God’s power and purpose, guaranteed to produce a supernatural result.

1. The Nature of True Prophetic Instruction

Divine Origin, Not Human Logic:
The instructions from the Holy Spirit often transcend human understanding and cultural norms. The command to wear seven agbadas was “strange” and “absurd” by human standards, highlighting that God’s ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). His commands are designed to activate faith, not debate.

Inherent Power in Obedient Carriers:
The agbadas were ordinary cloth, but they became conduits of divine power because they were submitted to God’s instruction through His obedient servant. This mirrors the aprons and handkerchiefs in Acts 19:11-12. The power was not in the object itself but in the prophetic word and obedience that sanctified it.

2. The Consequences of Engaging with God’s Prophetic Word

Obedience Releases Blessing:
For the multitude who touched the garments in simple obedience, they accessed a point of contact for their miracle. Their faith, activated by obedience to the specific word, allowed God’s power to flow into their situations.

Presumption Invites Danger:
The man who held on to the garment violated the clear instruction (“touch, do not hold”). His presumption, disguised as greater faith, exposed him to an unmanaged flow of power that his body could not contain. This underscores that the boundaries set in a prophetic word are for our protection (1 Samuel 6:19).

Scoffing Cannot Nullify Power:
The skeptical white man’s healing proves that the efficacy of God’s prophetic word does not depend on the recipient’s initial belief but on its divine origin. His scoffing was overpowered by the inherent “so shall my word be” principle of Isaiah 55:11.

3. Cultivating a Discernment for God’s Voice

Intimacy is the Foundation:
Pastor Adeboye states clearly that to hear from God, you must “relate intimately with the Holy Spirit.” This is the fellowship Jesus promised (John 10:27). Discernment is not a technical skill but a relational fruit.

The Triple-Filter Test:
We must distinguish between:

• The Holy Spirit’s Voice: Always aligns with Scripture, exalts Christ, produces peace and liberty, and may challenge human logic for a higher purpose.
• The Devil’s Voice: Accuses, condemns, tempts to sin, and creates confusion and fear (2 Timothy 1:7).
• The Human Spirit’s Voice: Often driven by personal desire, fear, ambition, or human reasoning uncrucified by the Spirit.

4. The Result of a Life Yoked to God’s Word

Establishment as a Prophet:
Just as Samuel was established as a prophet in all Israel (1 Samuel 3:20), a life of obedient response to God’s voice builds a testimony of reliability and authority. God confirms His word through those who obey without debate.

Manifestation of God’s Glory:
The broken iron brace is a symbol of every yoke of bondage—physical, financial, emotional—that must shatter when it encounters the living word sent by God for that very purpose. The end goal is always God’s glory and human liberation.

How to Position Yourself for Authentic Prophetic Encounters

1. Prioritize Obedience Over Understanding:
Like Daddy Adeboye, train yourself to obey first, even when the instruction seems strange. Obedience unlocks understanding (John 7:17).

2. Value Specificity in Guidance:
Do not settle for general principles alone. Pray for and expect specific, instructional guidance from the Holy Spirit for your life and assignments.

3. Maintain a Clean Vessel:
Sin creates static in your spiritual frequency. Daily repentance and holiness (Psalm 24:3-4) sharpen your hearing and ensure you are a safe carrier of God’s power.

4. Test Every Word by the Scripture:
Any true word from the Holy Spirit will never contradict the written Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16). Make the Bible your ultimate filter.

Warning: Handle the Sacred with Care

The man who held the garment teaches us that we must engage with God’s prophetic manifestations on His terms, not ours. Presumption is dangerous. Treat the things of God with reverence and precise obedience, not with a careless or manipulative spirit.

Conclusion: Your Life as a Fulfilled Prophecy

Pray this:
“Holy Spirit, my Divine Guide, train my ear to know Your voice alone. Baptize me in the spirit of obedience that I may respond without delay or debate. Let every word You speak over my life come to pass with mighty power, breaking every yoke and establishing Your testimony, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• For the next 7 days, journal every clear leading or prompt you sense from the Holy Spirit, and note your obedient response.
• Study the lives of biblical figures known for hearing God (e.g., Samuel, David, Mary). Identify the attitudes that positioned them to hear.
• Declare Isaiah 55:11 over every promise God has spoken to you, decreeing its certain fulfillment.

Remember: A word from God is a seed of destiny. Obedience is the water that makes it grow. The harvest is inevitable.
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void…” (Isaiah 55:11). It cannot fail.

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The Open Heaven 30 November 2025 devotional for today is SOURCES OF PROPHECY 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 30 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SOURCES OF PROPHECY II

MEMORISE:
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 7:15

READ: Matthew 7:15-21:
15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 30 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I started teaching about the sources of prophecy and how a prophecy can come from the human spirit. Today, I will discuss some ways prophecies can come from the devil.

The prophecies that come from the devil are lies with some elements of truth in them to confuse and derail the recipients. The devil might even misinterpret a portion of the Scriptures to support his lies so that a believer will think that the prophecy is from God.

When a prophecy comes from the devil, it is only a matter of time before it produces the fruits of the devil. When satan gets to a place, he has three assignments: to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Any prophecy from him will eventually steal from those who believe it, kill their joy and dreams, and destroy their hope.

When the young girl in Acts 16:16-18 said some prophetic words, they had many elements of truth in them. However, Paul knew that her words were from the devil. The devil wanted the people to keep their focus on the girl and not on Jesus. He wanted to distract men from knowing Jesus. The devil knows how to say things and manipulate them to come to pass.

Some people hear prophecies from the devil and just ignore them; however, that can be dangerous. There was a very wealthy man who quarrelled with his wife, and she told him that by the time she was ‘done’ with him, he would have to walk to get anywhere within Lagos.

When the woman said that, the man laughed because, at that time, he had fourteen cars.

Before long, however, he lost all his cars until he had just one left and only 50 kobo in his pocket. He then said to himself, “If I use this 50 kobo to fuel my car, what will l eat? If I buy food with the money, then I will have to walk around Lagos like my wife prophesied.” That was when he came to Jesus Christ, and Jesus began to remedy his situation.

On the day he shared his testimony, he dedicated two new houses. I pray for you today that any negative prophecy that might be working against your life and destiny is nullified, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, you must be careful about the people you give permission to speak into your life. If someone speaks something that is contrary to God’s will into your life, plead the blood of Jesus and cancel it immediately.

KEY POINT

If anyone speaks something negative into your life, plead the blood of Jesus and cancel it immediately.

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MEMORISE: Matthew 7:15 (KJV)
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”
This command from Jesus is a call to vigilant spiritual discernment. It warns that the source of deception is not always obvious; it often comes disguised in the attire of a believer (“sheep’s clothing”) but has the destructive nature and intent of a predator (“ravening wolves”).

BIBLE READING: Matthew 7:15-21
This passage provides the ultimate test for identifying false prophecy:

• v. 15-16a: The initial warning about deceptive appearances, followed by the key to discernment: “Ye shall know them by their fruits.”
• v. 16b-18: The foundational principle: a good tree (a godly source) cannot bear corrupt fruit (a destructive outcome), and a corrupt tree (a demonic source) cannot bear good fruit. The nature of the source determines the nature of the product.
• v. 19-21: The ultimate end of every tree that does not bear good fruit is to be “hewn down, and cast into the fire.” This underscores the eternal seriousness of heeding deceptive words.

The Wolf’s Guise: Discerning Demonic Prophecy

Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues his vital series by exposing the tactics and fruits of demonically inspired prophecies. He teaches that the enemy’s most effective strategy is not outright falsehood, but a poisonous mixture of truth and lie, designed to deceive, derail, and ultimately destroy the believer’s destiny.

1. The Enemy’s Strategy: Truth Tainted with Poison

The Bait of Truth:
Demonic prophecies are rarely 100% false. Like the slave girl in Acts 16, they often contain verifiable facts: “These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.” This element of truth is the bait that makes the hook of deception palatable and believable.

The Twist of Deception:
The devil’s goal is to use a platform of truth to introduce a destructive agenda. In Acts 16, his aim was to associate the Gospel with a demonic source, creating confusion and distracting from the pure message of Christ. He often misinterprets Scripture to support his lies, appealing to human reasoning to bypass spiritual discernment.

2. The Ultimate Test: Identifying the Devil’s Fruit

The Trinity of Destruction:
Jesus clearly defined the devil’s mission: to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Therefore, any prophecy that ultimately produces these outcomes—even if delayed—is from the devil.

• Steals: Your peace, your resources, your confidence in God.
• Kills: Your joy, your relationships, your God-given dreams.
• Destroys: Your hope, your faith, your destiny.

The Testimony of the Wealthy Man:
The story of the man and his wife is a classic example. The wife’s words, spoken in anger, functioned as a demonically-inspired curse. The “fruit” was the systematic loss and destruction of his wealth, exactly as she had spoken, leading him to the brink of despair.

3. The Believer’s Defense: Proactive Spiritual Warfare

The Danger of Passive Ignoring:
Daddy Adeboye warns that simply ignoring a negative prophecy can be “dangerous.” Spiritual words, even from a wrong source, carry power and must be actively countered with a higher spiritual authority.

The Power of Immediate Cancellation:
The prescribed defense is swift and decisive: “Plead the blood of Jesus and cancel it immediately.”The blood of Jesus represents the ultimate victory over all demonic power. To “cancel” a word is to use your authority in Christ to revoke its legal right to operate in your life, rendering it null and void.

How to Guard Against Demonic Prophecy

1. Be Fruit Inspectors, Not Just Word Collectors:
Do not just listen to the content of a prophecy; watch its outcome over time. Does it produce life, peace, and godliness? Or does it produce fear, confusion, and loss? The fruit will always reveal the root.

2. Guard Your Spiritual Gate:
“Be careful about the people you give permission to speak into your life.” Not everyone deserves prophetic access to your destiny. Surround yourself with people known for their integrity, humility, and Christlike character.

3. Respond with Authority, Not Fear:
When a negative word is spoken over you, do not receive it into your spirit. Immediately, out loud, declare: “In the name of Jesus, and by the power of His blood, I cancel and nullify every word spoken against my life and destiny that is not from God. I declare it powerless and of no effect.”

Warning: The Deception of Partial Truth
A prophecy that is 90% true but 10% demonic is 100% dangerous. The enemy knows that pure lies are easy to spot, so he sugar-coats his poison with enough truth to make it believable. This is why we must test every spirit (1 John 4:1).

Conclusion: Standing in Your Authority in Christ

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your blood that breaks every chain and cancels every curse. I apply Your blood over my life and destiny right now. I nullify every negative prophecy, every word of death, destruction, and lack that has been spoken over me. I declare that only the plans and purposes of my Heavenly Father for my life will stand. Holy Spirit, sharpen my discernment to instantly recognize and reject every voice that is not Yours, in Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

• Conduct a “Word Audit”: Reflect on any negative words spoken over you that you may have passively accepted. Today, actively cancel them in prayer.
• Study Spiritual Authority: Read Luke 10:19-20 and Revelation 12:11. Meditate on the authority you have in Christ to tread on serpents and overcome by the blood.
• Cultivate a Shield of Faith: Consciously build your faith through the Word of God (Romans 10:17). A strong faith is the shield that can quench all the fiery darts (including fiery words) of the wicked one (Ephesians 6:16).

Remember: You are not a victim of words. In Christ, you have been given authority over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). Use that authority to cancel every demonic prophecy and decree the perfect will of God over your life.

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD…” (Isaiah 54:17). This is your heritage—condemn the tongue, do not fear it.

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The Open Heaven 29 November 2025 devotional for today is SOURCES OF PROPHECY I.

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SOURCES OF PROPHECY I

MEMORISE:
Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;
Ezekiel 14:4

READ: Ezekiel 14:1-7:
1 Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me.
2 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
3 Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be enquired of at all by them?
4 Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the Lord will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;
5 That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.

6 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.
7 For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the Lord will answer him by myself:

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Prophecies come from three major sources: the devil, the human spirit, and the Holy Spirit. Today, I will discuss prophecies from the human spirit.

When a prophecy comes from people’s spirits, they will say things that they sense will happen, but most times, they won’t happen.

Many times, a person could get excited and think, in that moment, that he or she has heard from God; however, it could be that the person only heard from his or her human spirit. This is why you must put your emotions in check whenever you want to hear from God so that you won’t hear from your human spirit and assume you heard from God.

When you are expecting to hear from God, and your mind is fixed on a particular result that you want, you will likely hear a confirmation of that result from your human spirit and assume that God has spoken.

When I was much younger in ministry and there were signs that I would be travelling frequently on ministerial assignments, an airline offered me some really good packages.

I was excited by the offer and prophesied that the airline would prosper and never suffer any disaster. Shortly after my declaration, the airline suffered a plane crash. I could have just prayed for them and blessed them; instead, I prophesied based on my emotions.

If you do not let go of your emotions and allow God to sincerely search your heart, you will hear the idols of your heart giving you the go-ahead when you approach God for His counsel in prayer.

For example, if a young lady is asking God about which one of her suitors is His choice, she needs to control her emotions despite her personal preference and give God total control concerning the matter if she really wants to hear from Him. If she asks God about His choice but discovers that her heart is fixed on the one she likes during her prayers, she should find a neutral person to pray with her because she just might hear from her human spirit telling her to go ahead with her preference. She must also genuinely want to hear from God because today’s memory verse says that if you approach a prophet with idols in your heart, God will answer you according to those idols.

Beloved, train your human spirit to totally submit to God so that whenever you need to hear Him, your emotions won’t interfere with His counsel.

KEY POINT

Father, please search me and remove every idol in my heart that can prevent me from hearing Your voice accurately.

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MEMORISE: Ezekiel 14:4 (KJV)
“Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;”
This is a sobering spiritual law: if we approach God with “idols in our heart”—preferences, desires, or strongholds we are unwilling to surrender—God may answer us according to those idols, allowing us to be deceived by the desires of our own human spirit rather than receiving His pure word.

BIBLE READING: Ezekiel 14:1-7
This passage provides the biblical foundation for the danger of inner idols:

• v. 1-3: The elders of Israel come to Ezekiel to inquire of the Lord. However, God reveals to Ezekiel that these men have “set up their idols in their heart.” Their inward devotion is divided.
• v. 4-5: God declares His response: He will answer them according to their idols. The purpose is to “take hold of their hearts” and bring them back to Himself.
• v. 6-7: The call to repentance is clear: “Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.” Cleansing from inner idols is a prerequisite for hearing God’s true voice.

The Idol of Self: When Your Heart Speaks, Not God

Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues his crucial teaching on spiritual discernment by focusing on the most common and deceptive source of error: prophecies that originate from the human spirit. He teaches that our own strong desires and emotions can create a powerful internal “echo chamber” that mimics God’s voice, leading to false guidance and failed prophecies.

1. The Three Sources of Prophecy

To understand the human spirit, we must see it in its proper context:

• The Devil: A source of lies, condemnation, and deception, designed to steal, kill, and destroy.
• The Human Spirit: A source of well-intentioned but flawed guidance based on personal desire, emotion, and wishful thinking.
• The Holy Spirit: The only source of perfect, truthful, and authoritative prophecy that aligns with God’s will and character.

2. The Mechanism of the Human Spirit

Emotion-Driven “Revelation”:
A person can become emotionally excited or intensely desirous of a specific outcome and, in that heightened state, mistake their own inner longing for a word from God. The thought feels spiritual because of the context, but its origin is the soul, not the Spirit.

Confirmation Bias in Prayer:
This is a critical danger. When we “fix our mind on a particular result” before we pray, we predispose ourselves to hear a confirmation of that result. Our human spirit, eager to please us, provides the “go-ahead” we want to hear, and we wrongly label it as divine approval.

3. The Personal Testimony: A Prophecy from Excitement

The Airline Package:
Daddy Adeboye’s transparency is a powerful lesson. His excitement over a good business offer led him to prophesy prosperity and safety over the airline. This was not a malicious word, but it was a word from his human spirit, born of emotion rather than divine revelation. The subsequent plane crash proved its error.

The Lesson in Humility:
He contrasts what he should have done (“prayed for them and blessed them”) with what he did (“prophesied based on my emotions”). This distinction is vital. We can always pray blessings, but we must reserve prophetic declarations for when we are certain we have heard from the Holy Spirit.

How to Guard Against the Human Spirit

1. Put Your Emotions in Check:
Before seeking God for guidance, consciously lay your desires and preferences at His feet. Acknowledge your bias and ask Him to speak His will, regardless of your feelings. This is an act of surrender.

2. Invite God to Search Your Heart:
Pray Psalm 139:23-24 sincerely: “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me…” Ask Him to expose any “idols” you have set up in your heart that could distort your hearing.

3. Seek Neutral, Godly Counsel:
As in the example of the young lady with suitors, if you find your heart is fixed on one outcome, involve a mature, objective believer who has no stake in the decision. Their lack of emotional attachment can help them hear the Holy Spirit more clearly on your behalf.

Warning: The Consequence of Unchecked Desire
The warning from Ezekiel 14:4 is severe. If we cling to our inner idols, God may “answer” us by giving us over to the deception of our own hearts. This is a form of judgment that leads us into error and its painful consequences, all to reveal the idolatry we refused to address.

Conclusion: Cultivating a Submitted Spirit

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that my heart is deceitful. I surrender every idol, every strong desire, and every emotional preference to You. Cleanse me from the stumbling block of my own iniquity. Train my spirit to be completely submitted to Yours, so that when I seek Your counsel, I hear only Your pure voice and not the echo of my own wants. Give me the courage to obey what You say, even when it contradicts my feelings, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Conduct an “Idol Audit”: In your journal, list areas where you have a strong desired outcome (relationships, career, finances). Honestly confess if any have become “idols” you’re unwilling to surrender.
• Practice Neutral Prayer: When bringing a decision to God, preface your prayer with: “Lord, my personal desire is X, but I surrender it completely. Your will alone is what I seek. Please speak clearly.”
• Delay Major Decisions: If you feel a strong “word” during an emotional high, wait. Test it. A genuine word from God will stand the test of time, prayer, and scriptural alignment.

Remember: A heart fully submitted to God is a heart that can clearly hear from God. The greatest safeguard against the deception of your human spirit is a ruthless commitment to obedience.

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” (Jeremiah 17:9-10). Trust His search, not your own.

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The Open Heaven 28 November 2025 devotional for today is PRAISE AND WORSHIP.

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 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAISE AND WORSHIP

MEMORISE:
But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
Psalms 5:7

READ: 2 Chronicles 1:6-13:
6 And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the Lord, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.
7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.
9 Now, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.
10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
13 Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Some Christians get to church services late because they only start getting dressed to go to church when the praise and worship session must have started.

They believe that the sermon is the main service; however, this is not true. Worship is actually the major part of the service, which is why a church service is often called a ‘worship service’

Psalm 22:3 says that God inhabits the praises of Israel. Right from the beginning of a church service, God is already moving. Christians who understand this always go to church early because they know that while the praise and worship session is going on, they can hear from God and receive an impartation from Him.

It is unfortunate that many ministers of God do not take praise and worship sessions seriously. When the choir is singing choruses and praising God, many pastors are still sitting in their offices, writing letters and giving instructions because they feel that the main part of the service has not started.

By the time they get on the pulpit, the service is almost over because a major part of the service is the praise and worship session. If you worship God well enough, you will see Him in action.

When believers know that they can do nothing without God (John 15:5), they will not miss praise and worship sessions for anything. In today’s Bible reading, the Bible tells us that Solomon worshipped God by offering a thousand burnt offerings to Him. It was an act of worship, the kind that the people around him had never seen before.

That night, God paid him a visit and told him to ask for anything he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge so that he could serve God the way he ought to, and the Bible says that God granted him his request and added other blessings. The Bible also says that before him, there was no one like him, and after him, there will never be anyone like him (2 Chronicles 1:12).

Beloved, make it a duty to never miss any opportunity to worship God by dancing and singing praises to His name, especially during church services. If you sing and dance for Him regularly, He will set you apart for greatness.

However, if you feel you are too big to dance before Him or worship and give Him thanks, He will also see you as being too big to be carried to the top.

KEY POINT

The praise and worship session is a major part of any church service.

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Romans 15-16

HYMN 18: PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 28 NOVEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalms 5:7 (KJV)
“But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.”
This verse captures the posture of a true worshipper: one who enters God’s presence conscious of two things—their own dependence on God’s great mercy and a reverent fear of His holiness. It is this combination that fuels authentic, God-honoring worship.

BIBLE READING: 2 Chronicles 1:6-13
This passage reveals the direct link between extravagant worship and divine visitation and blessing:

• v. 6: Solomon initiates contact with God through worship, offering a thousand burnt offerings—a massive, costly, and total sacrifice.
• v. 7: That same night, God appears to Solomon in a dream, initiating a conversation as a direct response to the worship.
• v. 8-12: God offers a blank cheque: “Ask what I shall give thee.” Solomon’s request for wisdom to lead God’s people pleases the Lord, who grants it and adds unparalleled riches and honor.
• v. 12: The result is a unique, unmatched legacy: “there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”

The Throne Room Key: Why Worship is the Main Service

Pastor E.A. Adeboye addresses a common but critical error in the modern church: the treatment of praise and worship as a preliminary event to the “main” sermon. He powerfully repositions worship as the central, non-negotiable activity that invites God’s manifest presence, which in turn makes the preaching of His word effective and transformative.

1. The Misplaced Priority: Sermon-Centric Services

The Error of Tardiness and Neglect:
Many believers and even ministers operate under the misconception that the sermon is the primary reason for gathering. This leads to late arrivals and pastors who are still occupied with administrative tasks during worship. This mindset effectively treats the invitation for God to inhabit our midst as an optional prelude.

Worship is the “Main Thing”:
Daddy Adeboye corrects this by stating plainly that “worship is actually the major part of the service.” The term “worship service” itself defines the gathering. The sermon is meant to be a word delivered from God’s presence, not a lecture delivered in God’s general vicinity.

2. The Power of a Worshipful Atmosphere

God Inhabits Praise:
The foundational truth from Psalm 22:3 is that God is enthroned on, or inhabits, the praises of His people. This means that during genuine, corporate worship, God’s manifest presence becomes tangibly active in a unique way. He is “moving” from the very beginning.

The Privilege of Early Participation:
Believers who understand this are eager to be present for worship. They know it is a time of divine impartation, personal hearing from God, and spiritual alignment. They are not just waiting for the preacher; they are coming to meet with the King.

3. The Solomon Principle: Worship Precedes the Word

Extravagant Worship Triggers Divine Visitation:
Solomon’s thousand offerings were an act of worship so significant it compelled a response from heaven. God did not speak until the worship was completed. This establishes a pattern: wholehearted worship often precedes a definitive word from God.

The Reward of a Worshipful Heart:
Solomon’s request, born out of a heart postured in worship, was for wisdom to serve God’s people. Because his worship was pure and his request was selfless, God granted it and added unprecedented blessings. Worship positions us to ask rightly and receive abundantly.

How to Re-Prioritize Worship in Your Life

1. Cultivate a Habit of Early and Eager Attendance:
See the praise and worship session not as a warm-up act, but as your personal audience with the King of kings. Plan to be in God’s house early, ready to engage from the first note.

2. Engage with Your Whole Heart:
Do not let pride or self-consciousness hinder you. “Dance and sing praises to His name.” God is not looking for perfect pitch but for a surrendered heart. Your wholehearted engagement is an act of humility that qualifies you for His lifting up.

3. Prepare to Worship as You Prepare to Preach:
For ministers, this is a direct charge from Daddy Adeboye. The preparation for service should include preparing your own heart to worship. Be in the sanctuary, leading the congregation not just in song, but in spirit and in truth.

Warning: The Pride of a Non-Worshipping Heart
The devotional ends with a sobering warning: “If you feel you are too big to dance before Him… He will also see you as being too big to be carried to the top.” A refusal to worship is a declaration of self-sufficiency. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). A lack of worshipful humility can stagnate a destiny.

Conclusion: Positioning Yourself for Visitation

Pray this:
“Lord, forgive me for every time I have treated Your worship as secondary. Give me a revelation of Your worthiness and a hunger for Your presence. I choose to humble myself before You. I will come early and engage fully in praising You, believing that as I worship in spirit and in truth, You will inhabit my praise, speak to my heart, and set me apart for the greatness You have ordained, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Commit to Being Early: For the next month, make it a goal to be in your seat 15 minutes before the service begins, ready to worship.
• Study the Worshippers: Read about David (2 Samuel 6:14-22), the woman with the alabaster box (Matthew 26:6-13), and the 24 elders (Revelation 4:9-11). Let their examples inspire your own worship.
• Lead by Example: If you are in any form of leadership, ensure you are visibly and wholeheartedly participating in corporate worship, setting a standard for others to follow.

Remember: The sermon informs the mind, but worship prepares the heart to receive from God. A church service without true worship is a gathering without the Guest of Honor.

“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24). This is the core of the service.

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The Open Heaven 27 November 2025 devotional for today is YOU CAN’T CHANGE ANYONE.

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 27 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOU CAN’T CHANGE ANYONE

MEMORISE:
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
John 16:8

READ: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5:
1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul said that he planted, Apollos watered, but it is God who gave the increase. It is the Holy Spirit who convicts sinners to repent of their sins and become members of the body of Christ.

Beloved, no matter how eloquent you are, you cannot save a soul. If eloquence is required for people to turn to Jesus, the 3,000 people who got saved in Acts 2 would not have cried out to God in repentance because Peter was an ordinary fisherman, and his words were likely to have been unrefined.

However, when the Holy Spirit came upon him, the people who heard him were convicted. When they heard his preaching, they were pricked in their hearts and asked what they should do (Acts 2:37).

Paul, who was well-educated, knew that he could not save anyone by his preaching alone and that his eloquence could not soften any man’s heart. This is why he said in today’s Bible reading that his speech and preaching were not with enticing words of man’s wisdom but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.

Only the Holy Spirit can soften people’s hearts. He alone can bring light to the darkness in a sinner’s soul.

2 Corinthians 4:4 says that the god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers. Satan does not want people to be saved, so he blinds their eyes and keeps them from accepting Jesus.

This is why you need the Holy Spirit when you go out to evangelise; He alone can destroy the lies of the devil in the minds of men. Without Him, your preaching will be mere words.

People may clap for you because of your eloquence, but their hearts will not be changed, and they will remain hardened in their sins. However, when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you won’t need to say much before people surrender their hearts to Jesus.

Beloved, you cannot go into a strong man’s house without first binding him (Mark 3:27). To bind the devil and stop his activities in the lives of men, you need the power of the Holy Spirit.

Before you preach to people, ask the Holy Spirit to work on their hearts. He is your Helper, and He is in you to help you become an effective soul winner. I pray that the Holy Spirit will work mightily through you to bring many lost souls into the kingdom of God, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

You need His power and help to be an effective witness for Jesus Christ.

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Romans 11-14

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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 27 NOVEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: John 16:8 (KJV)
“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.”
This verse defines the Holy Spirit’s primary evangelistic role. He is the divine Prosecutor who convicts and convinces the human heart. Our preaching provides the facts of the Gospel, but it is the Holy Spirit who makes the sinner feel the weight of those facts—their own sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment.

BIBLE READING: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
This passage is the Apostle Paul’s manifesto on Spirit-empowered ministry:

• v. 1-2: Paul deliberately set aside “excellency of speech” and human wisdom, determining to know and preach nothing but “Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”
• v. 3-4: He came in “weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling,” ensuring that his message was not delivered in “enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.”
• v. 5: The ultimate goal: “That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.”

The Divine Partner in Evangelism: It’s Not About Your Eloquence

Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a liberating message for every believer who feels inadequate to share their faith. He systematically dismantles the myth that soul winning depends on human eloquence or education, and instead establishes that it is a supernatural collaboration where the believer sows the seed, but the Holy Spirit alone can give the increase.

1. The Limitation of Human Ability

Eloquence Cannot Save:
Daddy Adeboye makes a stark declaration: “No matter how eloquent you are, you cannot save a soul.” If salvation depended on polished speech, the 3,000 converts at Pentecost would not have been won by Peter, a simple fisherman. Human persuasion can change minds, but only divine power can change hearts.

The Danger of Trusting in Wisdom:
The well-educated Apostle Paul consciously rejected reliance on “enticing words.” He knew that if people were converted by his rhetorical skill, their faith would be built on the shaky foundation of human wisdom, which could be easily dismantled by a more persuasive argument. True, lasting faith must be built on the power of God.

2. The Primacy of the Holy Spirit’s Role

The Spirit Convicts, We Testify:
Our role is to be faithful witnesses who present the truth of the Gospel (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit’s role is to take that testimony and use it to “prick” or stab the hearts of the listeners, creating a deep sense of conviction that leads to the question, “What shall we do?” (Acts 2:37).

Breaking Satan’s Blindfold:
The core problem is not a lack of information, but a spiritual blindness imposed by “the god of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4). A person can hear the most logical Gospel presentation and remain utterly unmoved because their mind is veiled. Only the light of the Holy Spirit can penetrate this darkness and destroy the enemy’s lies.

3. The Strategy for Effective Soul Winning

Binding the Strong Man First:
Daddy Adeboye invokes the spiritual warfare principle from Mark 3:27. You cannot plunder the “goods” (a soul) from the “strong man’s house” (a person under Satan’s dominion) without first binding the strong man. This binding is done not by our strength, but through the authority and power of the Holy Spirit working through our prayers.

Prayer Before Preaching:
The practical application is profound: “Before you preach to people, ask the Holy Spirit to work on their hearts.” This shifts our preparation from merely rehearsing a presentation to engaging in spiritual warfare, inviting our Divine Helper to go before us and prepare the soil of the heart.

How to Partner with the Holy Spirit in Evangelism

1. Shift Your Dependence from Your Speech to His Spirit:
When sharing your faith, consciously rely on the Holy Spirit’s prompting more than your pre-planned words. Be willing to deviate from your script to follow His lead.

2. Pray for the Listener Before You Speak to Them:
Make it a habit to pray for the person you intend to witness to. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften their heart, remove blinders, and make them receptive to the truth.

3. Focus on Clarity, Not Eloquence:
Aim to present the core message of Jesus Christ clearly and simply. Trust that the “demonstration of the Spirit and power” will come from the content of the Cross itself, not from your embellishment of it.

Warning: The Emptiness of Unanointed Effort
Preaching without the Holy Spirit results in applause but not conversion. People may compliment your speaking ability while remaining “hardened in their sins.” This is the ultimate failure in evangelism: entertaining the crowd without emancipating the captives.

Conclusion: Your Empowerment for Effective Witness

Pray this:
“Holy Spirit, my Divine Helper, I acknowledge that without You, my evangelism is in vain. I depend on You completely. Go before me and prepare the hearts of those I will speak to. Bind the strong man that holds them captive. As I share the Gospel, take my simple words and use them to convict of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Let there be a demonstration of Your power that leads to genuine repentance and faith, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Study the Model in Acts: Read Acts 2, 8, and 10, noting how the Holy Spirit was actively involved in each evangelistic encounter, from giving the words to speak to preparing the hearers’ hearts.
• Practice the “Pre-Prayer” Habit: Before you go to work, school, or a social event, pray a general prayer for divine appointments and for the Holy Spirit to go before you.
• Share Your Testimony: Your personal story of meeting Christ is a powerful tool. Write it down and practice sharing it in 3 minutes, relying on the Holy Spirit to give it impact.

Remember: You are not a salesperson trying to close a deal; you are a delivery person announcing a victory already won. The Holy Spirit is the one who ensures the message is received and believed.

“Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6). This is the secret to all effective ministry.

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The Open Heaven 26 November 2025 devotional for today is LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE.

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 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE

MEMORISE:
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16

READ: John 9:1-7:
1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 26 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When people claim to be good at something, they need to prove it by doing that thing remarkably well. When they do this, people will pay attention to them.

Beloved, complaining that people do not notice your talents will achieve no result. Instead, prove your abilities by doing whatever you can from wherever you are, no matter how small it may seem. Soon, people will see your light and come to the brightness of your rising (Isaiah 60:1-3).

You can be very talented; however, if you don’t work hard and use your talent, people won’t take notice. Today’s memory verse says that you should let your light shine for people to see your good works and glorify your heavenly Father. Did you notice the word ‘works’ in that verse? You must work for people to see you.

Someone showed me a newspaper article in which a reporter was making a joke about the miracles God has performed in my life. The person who showed me the article said, “Daddy, what’s your comment?” I told him that I had no comment. I don’t have any comments about such jokes because I am too busy doing God’s work, and I can’t be distracted by trivial issues.

Today’s Bible reading tells the story of a man who was born blind. When Jesus’ disciples started to debate about whose sin caused the man’s predicament, Jesus redirected their attention to what was important. He told them,
“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” Then, He spat on the ground, made some mud out of the clay, anointed the man’s eyes, and told him to go and wash in the pool of Siloam – the blind man returned with brand-new eyes.

Jesus went about doing the work of the Father throughout His human ministry; He was so busy doing good that everywhere He went, people took note of Him and followed Him.

Beloved, when you go about doing the work of the One who sent you, you will become like a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden and a candle on a candlestick that gives light to everyone in a house (Matthew 5:14-15).

People might not like a light bulb’s design, but nobody can ignore its importance. If you want to be so relevant that people cannot do without your unique contributions, let your light shine by focusing on doing the work that God has committed into your hands.

REFLECTION

Are you allowing your light to shine by actively using your gifts?

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Romans 8-10

HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

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MEMORISE: Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
This command from Jesus links the visibility of our “light” (our God-given talents, character, and testimony) directly to the tangible evidence of our “good works.” The light is not meant for private storage but for public illumination, with the ultimate goal of directing glory to God, not ourselves.

BIBLE READING: John 9:1-7
This passage is a masterclass in focusing on work over debate:

• v. 1-2: The disciples are distracted by a theological debate about the cause of the man’s blindness—a question that yields no practical help.
• v. 3-5: Jesus redirects the conversation to purpose and action: “that the works of God should be made manifest in him.” He then declares His own focus: “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day.”
• v. 6-7: Jesus takes immediate, practical action. He uses spit, mud, and a command to wash. The result is a miraculous healing that becomes a powerful testimony, silencing debate with undeniable evidence.

The Irrefutable Argument: Let Your Work Speak

Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a powerful, practical message on moving from potential to impact. He teaches that recognition and relevance are not gained by complaining or debating, but by a relentless focus on doing the work God has assigned, with excellence and consistency, thereby letting our light shine irresistibly.

1. The Principle of Proven Excellence

From Claim to Proof:
It is not enough to claim to be talented or anointed; one must prove it by doing the work “remarkably well.” Daddy Adeboye states that complaining about being overlooked is futile. The only effective strategy is to demonstrate your ability through undeniable results, starting from wherever you are, no matter how small the platform may seem.

The Result: Attracted Attention:
When you consistently produce excellent work, attention is a natural byproduct. This is the fulfillment of Isaiah 60:1-3: as you arise and shine, people and kings (influence) are naturally drawn to the brightness of your rising. Your work becomes your advertisement.

2. The Jesus Model: A Bias for Action

Redirecting from Debate to Doing:
While the disciples were entangled in a theoretical debate, Jesus was focused on a practical demonstration. He understood that a single act of power does more to reveal God’s nature than a thousand theological discussions. His motto was action-oriented: “I must work… while it is day.”

The Power of a Finished Work:
The formerly blind man became a walking, talking testimony. The Pharisees could debate all they wanted, but they could not refute the reality of the man standing before them with new eyes. In the same way, the tangible results of your God-assigned work will be your most powerful testimony, silencing critics and convincing observers.

3. The Posture of a Shining Light: Focused and Unbothered

Ignoring Distractions:
Daddy Adeboye’s testimony about the newspaper joke is a powerful example. He refused to be drawn into a defensive debate or be distracted by criticism. His response, “I am too busy doing God’s work,” reveals a leader who understands that engaging with every critic is a distraction from the primary mission. Your work is your focus; your results are your response.

Becoming Indispensable Through Contribution:
A light bulb may not have a glamorous design, but its importance is undeniable in a dark room. Likewise, when you focus on doing the work God has given you, you become so relevant that people “cannot do without your unique contributions.” Your value is derived from your service, not your title.

How to Let Your Light Shine Through Work

1. Start Where You Are with What You Have:
Stop waiting for a bigger platform. Identify one thing you can do with excellence today in your current role, home, or local church, and do it remarkably well.

2. Adopt the “I Must Work” Mentality:
Internalize the urgency of Jesus in John 9:4. Time is limited (“the night is coming”). Let this propel you to focused, intentional action on your God-given assignments, prioritizing doing over debating.

3. Let Your Results Do the Talking:
When faced with criticism or mockery, follow the model of Jesus and Daddy Adeboye. Do not be drawn into fruitless arguments. Quietly and consistently produce more excellent work. The evidence will eventually speak for itself and glorify God.

Warning: The Futility of an Unlit Candle
A talent that is not used is like a candle under a basket (Matthew 5:15). It provides no light, no warmth, and no guidance. Complaining about being in the dark is pointless if you are refusing to shine the light you possess. Potential unseen is potential wasted.

Conclusion: Your Work is Your Witness

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, forgive me for times I have hidden my light or complained instead of working. Fill me with a sense of divine urgency to work the works of Him who sent me. Help me to focus on excelling in the assignments You have given me, to ignore distractions, and to let the quality of my work shine so brightly that others cannot help but see and glorify You, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Audit Your Output: In your area of gifting, are you known for talking about what you can do or for demonstrating it? Commit to one project this week that will serve as tangible proof of your ability.
• Memorize the Mandate: Internalize Matthew 5:14-16 and John 9:4. Let these scriptures be the driving force behind your daily productivity.
• Solve a Problem: Instead of debating a problem in your family, church, or community, take one practical step to be part of the solution. Let your action be your argument.

Remember: The world does not pay for potential; it pays for delivery. Let your life be so full of delivered excellence that your light becomes a city on a hill, impossible to ignore.

“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” (John 9:4). This is your charge.

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The Open Heaven 25 November 2025 devotional for today is LET THEM FLY.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 25 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LET THEM FLY

MEMORISE:
And it shall come to pass afterward, that l will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Joel 2:28

READ: Numbers 11:10-29:
10 Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the Lord was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.
11 And Moses said unto the Lord, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?
12 Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?
13 Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.
14 I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.
15 And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

16 And the Lord said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.
17 And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.
18 And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the Lord, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt: therefore the Lord will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.
19 Ye shall not eat one day, nor two days, nor five days, neither ten days, nor twenty days;
20 But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the Lord which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt?

21 And Moses said, The people, among whom I am, are six hundred thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month.
22 Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them, to suffice them? or shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them, to suffice them?
23 And the Lord said unto Moses, Is the Lord’S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.
24 And Moses went out, and told the people the words of the Lord, and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them round about the tabernacle.
25 And the Lord came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.

26 But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.
27 And there ran a young man, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad do prophesy in the camp.
28 And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them.
29 And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’S people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them!

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, God took part of the spirit upon Moses and put it on 70 elders because he had complained that the burden of leading the Israelites was too much for him to bear.

When the 70 elders began to prophesy, a young man came to tell Moses that two men who were not part of them were also prophesying. On hearing this, Joshua told Moses to stop them.

However, Moses replied that he didn’t mind if the Lord put His Spirit on all His people because that was His ultimate will. Moses was a true leader, and true leaders allow their followers to fly.

Someone once asked a pastor, “Why don’t you encourage the Holy Ghost baptism among your congregation?” He replied, “Because if they get the power of the Holy Spirit, they will outrun us, their pastors.”

This amazed me because my prayer is that my children will be greater than I am. Every time I pray for the pastors in RCCG, I ask God to double the anointing on my life and give it to them because, if that happens, my job will be easier.

For example, when a corpse is brought to the church to be raised back to life, wouldn’t it be wonderful if an usher could call the dead person back to life without my intervention or any other pastor’s intervention.

Many pastors do almost everything in their churches because they feel they are the only ones who can handle them; such pastors only end up stressing themselves unnecessarily.

How can God bring increase to the church if ministers don’t endeavour to raise others to serve God in ministry? When pastors ask God to empower their congregations, and all their members are on fire for God, there will be a great revival, and the ministry will move forward.

While it is true that when everyone in a congregation carries a measure of God’s power they may become restless and grow tired of just hearing the pastor preach, a wise pastor won’t hold them back.

Instead, the pastor should train them and put them in new territories so they can impact others with the anointing they’ve been empowered with. Yes, they might make some mistakes, but with the pastor’s guidance and God’s help, they will succeed.

Beloved, if you’re a leader in any capacity, seek the growth and empowerment of the people who serve under you because it will make your job easier. In addition, when they become empowered, let them fly.

KEY POINT

True leaders seek the empowerment of the people who serve under them so they can fly.

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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 25 NOVEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Joel 2:28 (KJV)
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”
This prophetic promise reveals God’s ultimate will for the distribution of His Spirit: it is not meant to be restricted to a select few leaders, but to be poured out on all His people, regardless of age, gender, or official position, empowering them all for prophetic ministry.

BIBLE READING: Numbers 11:10-29
This passage provides a powerful Old Testament model of shared anointing and leadership:

• v. 10-17: Moses is overwhelmed by the burden of leading the people alone. God’s solution is not to make Moses stronger, but to share the Spirit that is on him with seventy elders.
• v. 24-25: The Lord takes of the Spirit that was upon Moses and places it on the seventy elders, and they prophesy.
• v. 26-29: Two men, Eldad and Medad, who remained in the camp, also prophesy. Joshua, in a protective zeal for Moses’s exclusive authority, asks Moses to forbid them. Moses’ legendary response is: “Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD’s people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!”

The Moses Model: Leading by Empowering, Not Controlling

Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a crucial message for every leader in the body of Christ, contrasting a scarcity mindset with an abundance mindset. He teaches that true leadership, modeled by Moses and Jesus, is not threatened by the success of followers but is fulfilled by empowering them to do even greater works.

1. The Scarcity Mindset vs. The Abundance Mindset

The Fearful Leader (Scarcity):
Daddy Adeboye highlights the pastor who refuses to encourage the baptism of the Holy Spirit because he fears his congregation will “outrun” him. This mindset views spiritual power as a limited resource—if others have it, there is less for the leader. It leads to control, stagnation, and a burdened, stressed leader who tries to do everything alone.

The Secure Leader (Abundance):
Moses embodies the abundance mindset. He declares, “Would God that all the LORD’s people were prophets!” He understood that God’s Spirit is limitless. Daddy Adeboye’s personal prayer exemplifies this: he asks God to double his own anointing and give it to the pastors under him, knowing it will make his job easier and advance God’s kingdom.

2. The Practical Benefits of Empowering Others

Lightening the Leader’s Load:
Moses was stressed because he carried the burden alone. God’s solution was to distribute the Spirit and the responsibility. Daddy Adeboye’s vision of an usher raising the dead without a pastor’s intervention is a powerful picture of a healthy, empowered church where miracles are not bottlenecked by one person’s availability.

Fueling Genuine Revival and Growth:
A church where every member is “on fire” and empowered is a church poised for explosive growth and revival. The Great Commission is fulfilled not when the pastor does all the work, but when every believer is equipped and released to minister (Ephesians 4:11-12).

3. The Leader’s Role: Train, Release, and Guide

From Gatekeeper to Gardener:
A leader who empowers shifts from being a gatekeeper of God’s power to a gardener who cultivates it in others. This involves intentional training, providing opportunities for service, and creating a safe environment for people to step out in faith and use their gifts.

Managing the “Restlessness” of the Empowered:
Daddy Adeboye wisely acknowledges that empowered believers may become “restless” sitting under a single preacher. The solution is not to suppress them, but to “train them and put them in new territories.” This means planting new churches, starting new ministries, and commissioning them to new frontiers, thus expanding the kingdom.

How to Be a Leader Who Empowers

1. Pray for Your Team’s Increase:
Follow Daddy Adeboye’s example. Make it a regular, sincere prayer that those you lead would receive a greater measure of God’s power, wisdom, and effectiveness than you have.

2. Delegate Authority, Not Just Tasks:
Give people real responsibility and the authority to make decisions. Trust the Holy Spirit in them. Allow them to own their ministry areas.

3. Create a Culture that Celebrates Others’ Success:
Publicly celebrate when someone under your leadership experiences a breakthrough or succeeds in ministry. This reinforces that you are on the same team and that their success is your success.

Warning: The Trap of Insecurity and Control
A leadership style that hoards power and position is not only unbiblical but also unsustainable. It leads to leader burnout, member frustration, and a stunted church. It directly contradicts the heart of God, who “gives the Spirit without limit” (John 3:34 NIV).

Conclusion: The Joy of Seeing Your Spiritual Children Fly

Pray this:
“Father, deliver me from every trace of a scarcity mindset and the fear of being outshone. Give me the secure and generous heart of Moses. I pray for a double portion of Your anointing on those I lead. Train my hands to empower, train my heart to release, and give me the wisdom to guide them as they fly for Your glory, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Identify Potential: Identify 2-3 people in your sphere of influence who show spiritual potential. Begin to intentionally mentor and empower them.
• Release a Ministry: Is there a ministry you currently lead that you can fully hand over to a capable person? Take the step to release it with your blessing.
• Study Apostolic Succession: Read how Paul empowered and released Timothy, Titus, and others. Note his joy in their successes (2 Timothy 1:3-7).

Remember: Your legacy as a leader is not measured by how much you accomplished alone, but by how many leaders you empowered to accomplish even more. The true sign of your strength is the strength of those you raise up.

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