Category: Open Heavens Devotional

This is RCCG Open Heaven daily devotional for adults and teens. By Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

  • Open Heavens 20 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 20 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 20 February 2026, is THE UNLIMITED GOD II

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

    Read: RCCG Open Heavens 19 February 2026 Devotional


    Open Heavens 20 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 20 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: THE UNLIMITED GOD II

    MEMORISE:
    Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
    Genesis 18:14

    READ: Ezekiel 37:1-10
    1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,
    2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry.
    3 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.
    4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.
    5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:

    6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.
    7 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.
    8 And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them.
    9 Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
    10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 20 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    God is not only unlimited when it comes to opposition; He also cannot be limited by circumstances.

    In Genesis 18:9-14, when He said that a 90-year-old woman would become pregnant, the woman laughed because, humanly speaking, she had a good cause to laugh. She had reached menopause, and her husband was almost 100 years old, yet God said, “Nine months from now, you will have a baby boy.” When she laughed, God had to call her to order by saying, “Do you think anything can be too hard for me to do?” No case is too difficult for God to solve or too hopeless for Him to turn around.

    The Bible doesn’t tell us how long Manoah and his wife waited to have a child, but their waiting season ended after God sent an angel to visit them (Judges 13:2-24).

    Humanly speaking, Zachariah and Elisabeth were too old to have children. In fact, the Bible says that they were stricken in years, meaning they were old and feeble. Yet, their old and frail nature didn’t stop God from giving them a child (Luke 1:5-25). When God is ready to bring forth life, no deadness can limit Him.

    In today’s Bible reading, Ezekiel saw a valley that was full of dry bones in a vision. Dry bones are associated with people or animals that have been dead for long. When Ezekiel was taken to this valley that was full of dry bones, God asked him if the bones could live again. The man of God immediately realised that he had come face to face with a situation that his faith could not handle. “Lord, only You can tell,” he replied wisely.

    Then, God said to him, “Prophesy to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, hear God’s word and come together, every bone to its bone as it was originally.” Naturally speaking, it is impossible for dry bones to hear anything, but when the Unlimited God steps on the scene, dry bones not only hear, but they come alive, locate the parts they were joined to, and become a mighty army!

    I pray that every dry and dead situation in your life will hear the voice of the Unlimited God and come alive again, in Jesus’ name!

    Ezekiel spoke to the dry bones as the Unlimited God commanded him to. Beloved, when you’re faced with situations that seem hopeless, you must speak God’s word over them. Declare what God has said into seemingly hopeless situations, and nothing will be impossible unto you.

    KEY POINT:

    Speak God’s word into situations that seem to be dead around you, and you will experience the wonders of the Unlimited God.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Numbers 33-36

    Open Heavens HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

    OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 20 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

    MEMORISE: Genesis 18:14

    “Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”

    This memory verse confronts human logic head-on. Daddy Adeboye draws our attention to a God who sets appointments that biology, age, and history cannot cancel. God did not ask Sarah this question to shame her laughter, but to reveal a timeless truth: impossibility does not exist with Him.


    BIBLE READING: Ezekiel 37:1–10

    This passage is one of the clearest revelations of God’s power over hopeless circumstances.

    Key Insights from Ezekiel 37:

    • v.1–2: The valley was not just empty—it was full of dry bones, symbolising prolonged death and irreversible loss.
    • v.3: God asked a question to shift Ezekiel’s focus from logic to sovereignty.
    • v.4–7: God’s word was spoken into impossibility, and structure returned before life.
    • v.10: What began as bones ended as a mighty army.

    This shows that when God intervenes, restoration can exceed what was originally lost.


    God Is Not Limited by Circumstances

    Daddy Adeboye teaches that God’s unlimited nature is not only revealed in opposition, but also in situations that appear naturally impossible.

    Human beings are limited by:

    • Age
    • Time
    • Biology
    • Medical reports
    • History and past failures

    God is limited by none of these.


    Sarah’s Laughter and God’s Question (Genesis 18:9–14)

    Sarah’s laughter was understandable:

    • She was about 90 years old
    • Menopause had ended her reproductive years
    • Abraham was almost 100

    Yet God announced a fixed timeline: “Nine months from now.”

    God’s Correction:

    “Is anything too hard for Me?”

    This question redefines reality. Daddy Adeboye emphasizes that no case is too complicated, delayed, or embarrassing for God to reverse.


    When Waiting Ends Suddenly: Manoah’s Wife

    Judges 13:2–24 shows another impossible case:

    • A barren woman
    • No recorded timeline of how long they waited
    • No medical explanation

    Yet one divine visitation ended years of silence.

    This teaches us that:

    • Waiting does not mean forgotten
    • Delay does not mean denial
    • God can end a long night in a single moment

    Zachariah and Elisabeth: When Age Is Ignored

    Luke 1:5–25 describes them as:

    • “Stricken in years”
    • Old and feeble
    • Naturally disqualified from childbirth

    Yet Daddy Adeboye highlights a powerful truth:
    When God is ready to bring forth life, no deadness can stop Him.

    God does not need youth, strength, or natural capacity—He supplies life Himself.


    The Valley of Dry Bones: Beyond Hopelessness

    Dry bones are not just dead—they represent:

    • Situations dead for a long time
    • Dreams that died quietly
    • Hopes with no remaining evidence

    When God asked Ezekiel, “Can these bones live?” the prophet wisely replied,
    “O Lord God, Thou knowest.”

    This response acknowledges:

    • Human limitation
    • Divine supremacy

    When the Unlimited God Steps In

    God commanded Ezekiel to prophesy.

    Naturally:

    • Bones cannot hear
    • Bones cannot move
    • Bones cannot reconnect

    Yet when God entered the scene:

    • Dry bones heard
    • Bones located their original positions
    • Life returned
    • An army emerged

    Daddy Adeboye reminds us that God does not just restore—He transforms.


    Your Responsibility in Hopeless Situations

    Ezekiel obeyed and spoke as commanded.

    Key Lesson:

    When you face impossible situations:

    • Don’t stay silent
    • Don’t analyse endlessly
    • Don’t surrender to fear

    You must speak God’s word.

    Declare what God has said—even when circumstances disagree.


    Speaking Life Is an Act of Faith

    Beloved, faith is not denying reality; it is affirming God’s authority over reality.

    • Speak to dead dreams
    • Speak to delayed promises
    • Speak to barren areas of life

    Daddy Adeboye assures us:
    When God’s word is declared, nothing remains impossible.


    Conclusion: Dead Things Can Hear God

    No matter how dry, old, delayed, or buried a situation is, it still responds to the voice of the Unlimited God.

    Prayer:

    “Unlimited God, I bring every dry and dead situation in my life before You. Let them hear Your voice today. I receive restoration, life, and strength by Your word, in Jesus’ name.”

    Action Steps:

    • Identify one “dry bones” situation in your life.
    • Find a specific scripture that speaks to it.
    • Declare that scripture aloud daily for 7 days.
    • Refuse silence—speak life consistently.

    Remember:
    If God could turn dry bones into an army, your situation is not beyond hope. Trust the Unlimited God and speak His word boldly.

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  • Open Heavens 19 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 19 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 19 February 2026, is THE UNLIMITED GOD I

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


    Open Heavens 19 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 19 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: THE UNLIMITED GOD I

    MEMORISE:
    Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?
    Isaiah 43:13

    READ: Psalm 2:1-12
    1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
    2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,
    3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
    4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
    5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

    6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
    7 I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
    8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
    9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
    10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

    11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
    12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 19 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27

    God likes to ask questions, and we see several instances of this in the Bible. When He asks a question, however, it isn’t because He doesn’t know the answer, but because He wants to reveal something about Himself. God asked the question in the Scripture above because He wanted to let you know that He is unlimited.

    The word ‘unlimited’ is a combination of two words: ‘un’ and ‘limited’. ‘Un’ is a prefix of Latin and Greek origin that simply means ‘not, while to be limited is to be restricted. Therefore, when we say that God is unlimited, it means that He is sovereign and has absolutely no restrictions.

    The devil limits people by placing an embargo on their lives that says, “Thus far can you go and no further.” For instance, if someone is lame, he or she might be able to crawl but cannot stand, walk, or run; hence, the fellow’s movement is limited.

    God is not limited and cannot be hindered; He cannot be stopped from doing what He wants. Our God, the I AM THAT I AM, cannot be limited by anyone or anything.

    When God wants to work, no one can hinder Him; when He wants to create something, He can use what seems like nothing to produce a masterpiece.

    When He saw how chaotic and dark the earth was in the beginning, He didn’t wring His hands in frustration and despair. Instead, He said, “Let there be Light!” (Genesis 1:3). As thick as the darkness was, it fled at the sound of God’s voice. Whenever opposing forces gather, He who sits in the heavens laughs because His unlimited power can be displayed without question (Psalm 2:1-4).

    In today’s Bible reading, we see how the nations and heathen kings gathered to oppose God, but in the end, they failed. When the enemy stacks one opposition after another against you, that is time to laugh because you have a Father who is truly unlimited. If you call on His name and put your total trust in Him, He will work His wonders in your life, regardless of the nature of the opposition or the number of enemies you might be facing.

    Beloved, you have no reason to be intimidated by the devil’s threats and obstacles that seem insurmountable; call on the One who is truly invincible, and you will overcome everything that stands in your way.

    PRAYER POINT:

    Unlimited God, please help me to fight my battles and grant me victory on all sides, in Jesus’ name.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Numbers 30-32

    Open Heavens HYMN 53: ‘TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS

    OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 19 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

    MEMORISE: Isaiah 43:13

    “Yea, before the day was I am He; and there is none that can deliver out of My hand: I will work, and who shall let it?”

    This memory verse is a bold declaration of God’s absolute sovereignty. Daddy Adeboye brings our attention to a God who is not reacting to circumstances but acting from eternity. Before situations arise, He already IS. His works cannot be reversed, blocked, or vetoed by any power—human or demonic.


    BIBLE READING: Psalm 2:1–12

    This psalm paints a dramatic picture of rebellion against God and the futility of opposing Him.

    Key Insights from Psalm 2:

    • v.1–3: Human and demonic alliances may plan rebellion, but their counsel is empty.
    • v.4: God’s response to opposition is not panic but laughter—because He is unlimited.
    • v.6–9: God’s decree stands firm; His authority overrides every throne.
    • v.10–12: Wisdom is found in submission, not resistance, to the Almighty.

    Psalm 2 reassures believers that no conspiracy can cancel divine purpose.


    God’s Questions Reveal His Nature

    “Is there anything too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27)

    God’s questions are not for information but for revelation. Daddy Adeboye highlights that when God asks questions, He is inviting us to confront our limited thinking and align with His limitless reality. This particular question exposes a core truth: God is unlimited.


    Understanding the Meaning of “Unlimited”

    Breaking Down the Word:

    • “Un” – means not
    • “Limited” – means restricted

    To say God is unlimited means:

    • He has no boundaries
    • He answers to no higher authority
    • He is sovereign in will and power

    Nothing restrains Him—time, matter, opposition, or numbers.


    How the Devil Tries to Impose Limits

    The enemy thrives by enforcing false ceilings:

    • Sickness that restricts movement
    • Fear that limits potential
    • Poverty that caps progress
    • Sin that chains destiny

    Just as a lame person may crawl but cannot run, Satan seeks to define how far a person can go. But Daddy Adeboye reminds us: God does not operate under embargoes.


    The I AM That I AM: God Cannot Be Hindered

    God is self-existent and self-sufficient. He does not wait for permission, resources, or approval.

    Biblical Proof:

    • Creation (Genesis 1:3): God spoke light into darkness without tools or assistance.
    • Chaos didn’t intimidate Him—His word rearranged reality.
    • Darkness fled instantly because unlimited power spoke.

    When Opposition Gathers, Heaven Laughs

    Psalm 2:1–4 shows nations and kings uniting against God. Yet heaven’s response is laughter, not alarm.

    Why God Laughs:

    • Opposition does not threaten Him
    • Numbers do not intimidate Him
    • Strategies cannot outsmart Him

    Daddy Adeboye teaches that when resistance intensifies, it often signals that God is about to display His power.


    What This Means for You as a Believer

    When the enemy stacks:

    • One problem on another
    • One delay upon another
    • One threat after another

    That is not the time to panic—it is time to laugh by faith.

    Why?

    • Your Father is unlimited
    • Your help is invincible
    • Your outcome is secure if you trust Him

    The Key That Activates God’s Unlimited Power

    Total Trust in His Name:

    • Call on Him sincerely
    • Depend on Him completely
    • Refuse intimidation

    Daddy Adeboye assures us that God’s wonders are not limited by the nature or number of oppositions.


    Warning: Never Measure God by Your Situation

    • Giants do not shrink God
    • Delays do not weaken God
    • Threats do not silence God

    Fear comes from forgetting who God is. Faith rises when we remember His unlimited nature.


    Conclusion: The Invincible One Is on Your Side

    Beloved, you have no reason to bow to fear or surrender to threats. The devil’s obstacles are loud, but God’s power is louder. Call on the One who cannot be stopped, restrained, or defeated.

    Prayer:

    “Unlimited God, I acknowledge Your sovereignty over my life. Every limitation imposed by the enemy is broken today. Work Your wonders in my situation, and let Your power silence every opposition, in Jesus’ name.”

    Action Points:

    • Identify areas where fear has limited your faith.
    • Confess Isaiah 43:13 aloud daily for one week.
    • Laugh in faith when opposition arises—heaven is backing you.

    Remember:
    When God works, no one can stop Him. Trust the Unlimited One.

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  • Open Heavens 18 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 18 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 18 February 2026, is THE SECRET TO FRUITFULNESS.

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


    Open Heaven 18 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 18 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: THE SECRET TO FRUITFULNESS

    MEMORISE:
    By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
    Hebrews 13:15

    READ: Matthew 21:18-22
    18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.
    19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
    20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
    21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
    22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 18 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    Yesterday, I discussed how praise opens the door to promotions by using David’s life as an example. Do you know that Michal’s disdain for her husband’s lavish praise shut her womb? If you want to enjoy fruitfulness in every aspect of your life, never despise praise. Never see praise as unnecessary, and don’t despise it when others praise God.

    Some people see the praise and worship sessions of church services as unimportant, so they deliberately delay getting to church until praise and worship sessions are over. Praise and worship sessions are an integral part of church services; in fact, many people receive their miracles during such sessions.

    Don’t cheat yourself out of God’s blessings by despising praise and worship; they are too important to be treated casually.

    People who refuse to praise God become unfruitful like Michal.

    In today’s Bible reading, Jesus was hungry as He returned to Bethany. He saw a fig tree from afar and moved close to it, expecting to find fruit on it to satisfy His hunger. However, when He got to the tree, it had many leaves but no fruit, so He cursed the tree.

    Although it wasn’t yet time for fig trees to bear fruits, Jesus didn’t spare it; it had no fruit to satisfy the hunger of its Maker, so it withered completely.

    Today’s memory verse tells us that praise is the fruit of our lips, and we are asked to offer it to God continually.

    You have no excuse not to praise God. Elisabeth didn’t have a child after many years of marriage, yet she didn’t use it as an excuse to neglect praising God; she served Him faithfully despite her childlessness, walking in all His commandments and ordinances (Luke 1:5-7).

    Praising God is one of His commandments, and you must be blameless in keeping it. Job didn’t stop praising God in the midst of his numerous losses; he lost all he had except his wife in one day, yet he blessed the name of the Lord (Job 1:20-21).

    As a result, God turned his situation around and blessed him with double of everything he lost. If you desire to be fruitful and victorious in every area of your life, you must be committed to praising God, even in the midst of many challenges, like Jehoshaphat, who praised God even when he was surrounded by enemies (2 Chronicles 20:1-28).

    Beloved, when you offer God the fruit of your lips continually, you will experience His tremendous blessings and enjoy fruitfulness in every area of your life.

    KEY POINT:

    Praising God is a powerful secret to fruitfulness.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Numbers 27-29

    Open Heavens HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN

    OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 18 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

    MEMORISE: Hebrews 13:15
    “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
    This verse frames praise as a sacrifice and a fruit. As a sacrifice, it is something valuable we offer up to God, especially when it costs us our comfort or feelings. As fruit, it is the natural, expected produce of a life connected to the Vine (Christ). To be fruitless in praise is as abnormal and cursed as the fig tree was. The command is to offer it continually—without interruption or excuse.

    BIBLE READING: Matthew 21:18-22
    This passage provides a severe spiritual object lesson. The fig tree had the appearance of fruitfulness (“leaves”) but not the substance. It failed in its primary purpose: to bear fruit for its Creator’s hunger. Jesus’ curse highlights God’s intolerance for spiritual barrenness, especially in those who project an outward form of life (religion) but lack the genuine fruit of devotion (praise, obedience). The withered tree stands as a warning against a life that is all leaves and no fruit.

    The Grave Consequence of Despising Praise

    Building on yesterday’s teaching, Daddy Adeboye introduces a sobering outcome: “Michal’s disdain for her husband’s lavish praise shut her womb.” This is a powerful typology. Despising praise—whether in ourselves or in others—leads to spiritual and physical barrenness. Michal (2 Samuel 6:23) represents those who value human dignity over divine passion, and the result is fruitlessness. The application is direct: if you want God’s blessing of fruitfulness (in family, ministry, business, health), you must never treat praise as unimportant or excessive.

    Praise is Non-Negotiable in God’s Economy

    The devotional confronts common attitudes that cheat believers:

    • The Casual Attender: Those who delay arrival to skip “unimportant” praise and worship. Daddy Adeboye corrects this sharply: these sessions are “an integral part” of service where “many people receive their miracles.” To neglect them is to “cheat yourself out of God’s blessings.”
    • The Fruitless Tree: The cursed fig tree is a metaphor for the person who has the form of godliness (church attendance, religious activity—”leaves”) but does not produce the core fruit of lips: PRAISE. Such a life, though perhaps busy, is under a curse of barrenness because it fails to satisfy the hunger of its Maker.

    The Test of Praise: Offering it Without Excuse

    The message powerfully dismantles every potential excuse for praise-less living:

    1. The Excuse of Unfulfilled Desire (Elisabeth): She was childless for decades, yet she “walked in all His commandments and ordinances.” Praise is a commandment. Her obedience in barrenness preceded her miracle. Your unmet need is not an exemption from the command to praise.
    2. The Excuse of Overwhelming Loss (Job): In the depths of catastrophic loss, Job’s first act was worship (Job 1:20). Praise was his anchor, and it positioned him for a double restoration. Your crisis is the very platform for a sacrifice of praise.
    3. The Excuse of Imminent Danger (Jehoshaphat): Faced with annihilation, he placed praisers at the front of his army (2 Chronicles 20:21-22). Praise was his warfare strategy, and it brought supernatural victory. Your overwhelming enemy is a reason to praise, not a reason to be silent.

    The Promise: Fruitfulness Through Continual Praise

    The promise is clear and cause-effect: “When you offer God the fruit of your lips continually, you will experience His tremendous blessings and enjoy fruitfulness in every area.”

    • Continual Praise keeps you connected to the Source of all life and blessing.
    • It is an act of faith that declares God’s goodness before you see the harvest, thereby activating the harvest.
    • It creates an atmosphere where God’s power moves, miracles happen, and the enemy’s plans wither (like the fig tree and the armies facing Jehoshaphat).

    How to Live a Fruitful Life of Praise

    1. Prioritize Praise: Repent of treating praise sessions as optional. Determine to be present and fully engaged in corporate praise. See it as your primary service.
    2. Praise Without Condition: Follow the examples. Praise God for who He is when your prayer isn’t answered (like Elisabeth), when you’re in pain (like Job), and when you’re in panic (like Jehoshaphat). This is the “sacrifice.”
    3. Inspect Your Leaves: Ask the Holy Spirit to show you areas where you have “leaves” (outward religious activity) but lack the “fruit of your lips.” Replace empty ritual with heartfelt boasting in God.
    4. Use Praise as Warfare: When faced with a barren situation (financial, spiritual, physical), don’t just complain—praise. Command the fig tree of lack to wither in the atmosphere of your worship.
    5. Decree Fruitfulness: As you praise, declare that you are a fruitful branch. Proclaim that every area of your life is yielding harvest, because the fruitful One (Christ) lives in you, and you are bearing the fruit of His lips.

    Prayer for a Fruitful Life of Praise:
    “Lord God, my Maker and Sustainer, forgive me for every time I have despised or neglected the sacrifice of praise. I renounce the spirit of Michal and the barrenness of the fig tree. Today, I choose to offer You the fruit of my lips continually. Like Elisabeth, I will obey Your command to praise despite unmet desires. Like Job, I will bless Your name in the midst of loss. Like Jehoshaphat, I will send praise ahead of my battles. I believe that as I offer this sacrifice, You will fill me with Your life, open every womb of fruitfulness in my life, and cause me to be a blessing that satisfies Your heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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  • Open Heavens 17 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 17 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 17 February 2026, is THE SECRET TO PROMOTIONS.

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


    Open Heavens 17 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 17 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: THE SECRET TO PROMOTIONS

    MEMORISE:
    For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
    Psalm 75:6-7

    READ: 2 Samuel 6:13-23
    13 And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
    14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.
    15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

    16 And as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart.
    17 And they brought in the ark of the Lord, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord.
    18 And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.
    19 And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.
    20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!

    21 And David said unto Michal, It was before the Lord, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel: therefore will I play before the Lord.
    22 And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour.
    23 Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 17 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    People often describe David in different ways: the shepherd boy, the giant slayer, the worshipper, etc.

    Despite these different descriptions, almost everyone who has heard and read about David agrees that the most important thing about him is that he knew how to praise God. That was the reason God loved him so much and kept promoting him to the extent that many regard him as Israel’s greatest king. If you want to also experience constant promotion and breakthroughs, you must be addicted to praising God.

    What exactly is praise? Praise is not thanksgiving, and it is not worship. Worship is telling God that He is the King of kings, the Lord of lords, and anything you do to show Him that He is your Lord. Praise, however, is boasting about God, like when a boy boasts about his father.

    In Matthew 21:15-16, the chief priests and scribes, who had seen the marvellous wonders that Jesus did, refused to praise Him. However, children began to cry in the temple, saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David.” Despite the fact that they didn’t praise God, the chief priests and scribes were angry because the children lavishly poured out their praise on Him.

    Don’t become too big to praise God because when you do, you will become too insignificant to be promoted by Him.

    Only a fellow with a childlike heart can truly praise God. In the Bible reading for today, when David brought the ark of God back to Israel, he praised God with careless abandon. He was not ashamed to dance before the Lord; he boasted in the Lord publicly and didn’t care about his position, reputation, or anything because he knew that he was praising the source of everything he had.

    When his wife, Michal, saw him, she felt embarrassed and scolded him when he returned home, saying, “Don’t you have shame? Can’t you behave yourself when praising God? As a king, you should know better.” David replied, “Leave me to praise my God shamelessly. He is the One who promoted me above your father and everyone in your house. He is the source and owner of my life.”

    People who praise God like David never stop enjoying promotions. You should never allow the opinions of people who have not faced the things you have faced and the victories that God has given you to stop you from praising Him exuberantly.

    Become more intentional about boasting of God’s goodness and faithfulness over your life, and He will continually lift you higher and bless you far beyond your expectations (Ephesians 3:20).

    ACTION POINT:

    Make sure you boast about God to someone today, in your office, neighbourhood, on social media, and anywhere you go.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Numbers 25-26

    HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

    OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 17 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

    MEMORISE: Psalm 75:6-7
    “For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”
    This scripture establishes the absolute sovereignty of God over every elevation in life. It dismantles the idea that promotion is determined by human systems, geography, or politics. It is a divine judicial act. Therefore, aligning with the Judge—the One who “setteth up”—is the wisest course. The memory verse implies that to connect with the source of promotion, one must connect with the Person of God in the manner He prescribes.

    BIBLE READING: 2 Samuel 6:13-23
    This passage is the supreme biblical portrait of unbridled, kingly praise. David, having secured the return of the Ark (God’s manifest presence), abandons all royal decorum to dance “with all his might” before the Lord. He publicly exchanges his kingly robes for a linen ephod, symbolizing that before God, he was simply a priestly worshipper. Michal’s contempt represents the voice of human dignity, pride, and cold religion that despises passionate devotion. David’s rebuttal grounds his praise in a right understanding of source: “It was before the LORD, who chose me… I will be even more undignified than this” (v.21-22).

    The Core Identity of a Promotable Life

    Daddy Adeboye cuts through the many descriptors of David to identify the central key: “the most important thing about him is that he knew how to praise God.” This was not one quality among many; it was the defining quality that made God love him and propelled his relentless promotion. The lesson is stark: if you desire a similar trajectory of divine elevation, “you must be addicted to praising God.” Addiction implies a non-negotiable, compulsive need—it becomes your primary response to all of life.

    The Distinct Power of Praise

    A crucial distinction is made: Praise is not Thanksgiving (gratitude for what He has done) or Worship (reverence for who He is in His majesty). Praise is defined as “boasting about God.”

    • The Childlike Model: Like a boy boasting about his father’s strength or achievements, praise is the joyful, unabashed proclamation of God’s acts, character, and supremacy to anyone who will listen. The children in Matthew 21 exemplify this—their praise was spontaneous, unreserved, and infuriated the religious elites who were too “mature” and calculating to offer such praise themselves.
    • The Warning: “Don’t become too big to praise God because when you do, you will become too insignificant to be promoted by Him.” Pride is the death of praise, and the death of praise is the death of divine promotion. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble—and praise is the language of humble dependence.

    The Heart Posture: Shameless Abandon

    David’s story teaches that true praise requires a “childlike heart” and “careless abandon.” It is praise that is:

    • Unashamed: It does not care for the “opinions of people.”
    • Unrestrained by Position: David did not allow his kingship to inhibit his worship. His promotion did not make him too dignified for devotion; it made him more desperately dependent.
    • Rooted in Right Perspective: David told Michal, “He is the One who promoted me… He is the source.” His praise flowed from the clear understanding that every good thing came from God. Praise acknowledges the Source, and in doing so, invites more from that Source.

    The Promise: A Life of Continual Promotion

    The devotional makes a powerful cause-and-effect promise: “People who praise God like David never stop enjoying promotions.” This is not about worldly ambition but about being “lifted higher” into God’s purposes, influence, and blessing. The mechanism is divine:

    1. Praise aligns you with the Judge (Psalm 75:7) who alone promotes.
    2. Praise is an act of faith that boasts of His goodness even before the full manifestation, creating an atmosphere for His “far beyond” blessings (Ephesians 3:20).
    3. Praise silences the Michals—the voices of criticism, religion, and pride that seek to quench your spiritual passion.

    How to Cultivate a Life of Promotion-Attracting Praise

    1. Make Praise Intentional: Daddy Adeboye says, “Become more intentional about boasting of God’s goodness.” Set aside time not just to thank God, but to boast about Him—to recount His deeds aloud, to declare His attributes.
    2. Embrace Shamelessness: In your private and corporate worship, refuse to be held back by what people might think. Offer God the fullness of your passion, whether through dance, raised hands, or shouts of joy.
    3. Praise from Your Testimony: Like David, ground your praise in your personal history with God. “He did this for me, so I will praise Him!” This makes your praise authentic and powerful.
    4. Praise in the Face of Contempt: When criticism comes (and it will), respond like David. Do not apologize for your zeal. Reaffirm that God is worthy of all praise, regardless of human opinion.
    5. Praise as a Lifestyle: Let praise be your first response to good news, your weapon in bad news, and your constant atmosphere. An addicted praiser is a perpetual candidate for promotion.

    Prayer for a Heart of Praise:
    “Almighty God, Judge of all the earth, forgive me for times I have been too prideful, too conscious of others, or too reserved in my praise. Give me a childlike heart that boasts shamelessly in You. Break every spirit of religiosity and human dignity that inhibits my abandon before You. You are my Source and my Promoter. I choose today to be addicted to praising You. As I intentionally boast of Your goodness and faithfulness, I trust You to lift me higher into Your purpose and to bless me far beyond all I can ask or think, for Your glory alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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  • Open Heavens 16 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 16 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 16 February 2026, is NO MORE CONFUSION.

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


    Open Heaven 16 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 16 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: NO MORE CONFUSION

    MEMORISE:
    And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
    Luke 15:17

    READ: Daniel 4:28-37
    28 All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.
    29 At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.
    30 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

    31 While the word was in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.
    32 And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
    33 The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles’ feathers, and his nails like birds’ claws.
    34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:
    35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

    36 At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
    37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 16 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    To be in a constant state of confusion is to be in bondage mentally. One common form of confusion is when a student finds it difficult to understand what he or she is taught, no matter how hard he or she studies.

    Some students understand what they are taught, but when they are asked to recall what they have learnt during tests or examinations, for example, they don’t remember anything. Another form of confusion is when a fellow never knows the right decisions to make.

    In today’s Bible reading, King Nebuchadnezzar lost his mind and was driven away from the midst of people. After seven years, the Lord decided to have mercy on him, and his ‘reason’ returned to him (Daniel 4:34). The prodigal son’s senses also left him for some time, and he didn’t make any wise decision until he came back to his senses (Luke 15:11-32).

    When the enemy attacks someone with confusion, the person might begin to call what is good bad and what is bad good.

    There was a boy whose parents were professors, yet he always failed his exams and was always at the bottom of his class. His parents did everything they could to help him with his academics. They even got after-school teachers for him, but he kept failing. After a while, they brought him to me, and the Almighty God intervened.

    In the next set of examinations he wrote, the boy passed with flying colours and got the first position in his class. His teacher was shocked because, before that time, even if he had been given the answers to copy during an exam, he would have copied them wrongly and still failed.

    The teachers decided to make him sit for the examinations again, and this time, he scored even higher. For anyone reading this whose brain is in bondage, I pray that God’s fire will fall and set you free from every confusion, in Jesus’ name.

    When a demon attacks a person with confusion, the person’s life can quickly go off course. Such a person can become uncoordinated and unsuccessful as a result of demonic activities.

    I pray for you today; in any area where the enemy might have attacked you with mental fogginess and a lack of clarity in your mind, you will begin to experience jubilee. I declare that you will continually walk in light and understanding, in Jesus’ name.

    PRAYER POINT:

    Father, please give me the ability to make wise decisions at all times, in Jesus’ name.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Numbers 22-24

    HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME

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    MEMORISE: Luke 15:17
    “And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!”
    This verse marks the turning point in the parable: the prodigal son’s moment of clarity. “He came to himself” signifies the end of a season of mental and moral confusion. It was the return of sound reason, self-awareness, and spiritual sense, which allowed him to perceive reality correctly and make the life-saving decision to return home. This “return to one’s senses” is the essence of deliverance from confusion.

    BIBLE READING: Daniel 4:28-37
    This passage is the ultimate biblical case study of divinely permitted mental bondage and subsequent restoration. The mighty King Nebuchadnezzar, driven by pride, was stripped of his reason and lived like a beast for seven years. His confusion was total—a loss of identity, understanding, and humanity. His deliverance came only when “he lifted up his eyes unto heaven, and his understanding returned to him” (v.34). Restoration followed the acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty. This shows that some confusions are spiritual strongholds that require divine intervention.

    The Nature of Demonic Confusion

    Daddy Adeboye defines this state as “bondage mentally.” It is not merely a lack of intelligence, but a spiritual attack that cripples the mind’s God-given faculties. It manifests in specific, debilitating ways:

    1. The Blockade to Comprehension: The inability to understand or retain information, no matter the effort. This goes beyond natural struggle into a supernatural barrier.
    2. The Blockade to Recall: Information enters but cannot be retrieved when needed, especially under pressure (exams, critical decisions).
    3. The Blockade to Discernment: A chronic inability to make wise decisions, constantly choosing the wrong path. This is the state of calling “good bad and bad good” (Isaiah 5:20).

    The Source and Goal of the Attack

    Confusion is identified as a direct demonic attack. Its purpose is to derail destiny:

    • “When a demon attacks a person with confusion, the person’s life can quickly go off course.”The enemy uses mental fog to steer a life into uncoordinated actions, repeated failure, and frustration.
    • The testimony of the professors’ son is a classic example. His failure was irrational and persistent (“even if he had been given the answers… he would have copied them wrongly”). This points to a spiritual interference designed to sabotage his God-given potential and bring shame, despite all natural advantages and help.

    The Pathway to Deliverance and Clarity

    The devotional outlines the process through biblical and testimonial evidence:

    1. The Divine Intervention Point: As with Nebuchadnezzar and the boy, there comes a moment when “the Lord decided to have mercy.” This is often triggered by desperate prayer, seeking godly help, or a cry to God (as implied by the parents bringing the boy for prayer).
    2. The Return of Reason: Deliverance from this bondage is a restoration of the mind’s proper function. For Nebuchadnezzar, his “understanding returned.” For the boy, he suddenly could comprehend, recall, and excel astonishingly. This is the “jubilee” declared over the reader—a sudden, supernatural release and restoration.
    3. The Proof of Deliverance: True deliverance is verifiable. The boy’s teachers, in their shock, re-tested him, and he scored even higher. God’s deliverance is not a subtle shift but a manifest victory that confounds natural logic.

    The Prophetic Declarations for Freedom

    The prayers in this devotional are powerful decrees against the spirit of confusion:

    • “God’s fire will fall and set you free”: The fire of God consumes the spiritual chaff and bondage, purifying and liberating the mind.
    • “You will begin to experience jubilee”: This is the year of the Lord’s favor, a supernatural cancellation of mental debt and oppression, and the restoration of inherited potential (Isaiah 61:1-3, Leviticus 25).
    • “You will continually walk in light and understanding”: This is the promise of sustained freedom. It is not a one-time fix but a new way of life—walking in the illuminating presence of God, where clarity and wisdom become the norm (Psalm 119:130).

    How to Walk in Sustained Mental Freedom

    1. Acknowledge the Source: Recognize if your struggle with clarity is beyond natural explanation and repent of any pride or sin that may give the enemy a foothold (as with Nebuchadnezzar).
    2. Seek Divine Intervention: Like the boy’s parents, bring the matter before God in desperate prayer. Seek prayer from anointed servants of God. The “fire” falls in response to faith and petition.
    3. Feed on Light: To “walk in light,” you must consume light. Immerse yourself in God’s Word, which brings light and understanding (Psalm 119:130). Replace mental clutter with Scripture.
    4. Decree Clarity: Use the authority in Jesus’ name to command the spirit of confusion to leave your mind. Declare your alignment with God’s sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7) and your capacity to understand and decide rightly.
    5. Testify of Your Restoration: As your clarity returns, acknowledge God’s work. This reinforces your freedom and encourages others in bondage.

    Prayer for Deliverance from Mental Bondage:
    “Father of Light, in whom there is no shadow of turning, I come against every demonic attack of confusion in my mind. I break the blockades to my comprehension, recall, and discernment, in the name of Jesus! Let Your fire fall now and consume every chain of mental fog and confusion. I receive my jubilee—my mind is restored, my understanding is returned. I declare that from this day, I walk continually in Your light and understanding. My thoughts are clear, my decisions are wise, and I excel in the purpose for which You created me. Thank You for the sound mind of Christ that is now mine. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”

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  • Open Heavens 15 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 15 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 15 February 2026, is ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN

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


    Open Heavens 15 February 2026 devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 15 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN

    MEMORISE:
    To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
    1 Corinthians 9:22

    READ: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23:
    19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
    20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
    21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
    22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
    23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 15 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    I once went to a church to preach and was told that I couldn’t enter the auditorium with my shoes on because it was against their doctrine. I asked if there was anything else they wanted me to remove and said that I would gladly remove it. As long as I was given the opportunity to preach the gospel and win souls, nothing was too much for me to let go of.

    The pastor of the church, who is now a pastor in RCCG, was amazed.

    Soul winning matters a lot to God, and it is important that you go all out to win souls. By going all out, I mean going all out in line with God’s word.

    Unfortunately, some Christians think that engaging in sinful acts with unbelievers is a way to win souls to Christ; this is a lie from the pit of hell. You cannot walk along the path of sin under the guise of preaching the gospel and expect God to accept what you have done. You must do things God’s way.

    When Paul stated that he became all things to all men that he might save them, he meant that he sacrificed his comfort and many other things to reach out to different kinds of people. He was willing to let go of his status, influence, and comfort to tell others about Jesus.

    In 2 Corinthians 11:23-33, he shared some of the things he sacrificed and suffered for the sake of the gospel. He was beaten with rods in some cities, shipwrecked on different occasions, and stoned in other places. His ultimate goal was to bring men into God’s kingdom, and he was willing to do anything, so long as it wouldn’t be a sin, to achieve this.

    These days, some so-called evangelists dress, speak, and act like unbelievers, claiming that it is because they want to convert them. However, when you dig deeper, you will realise they are the ones who have been converted. When a light bulb is covered with dirt and cobwebs, it will no longer be bright. Likewise, sin hinders a believer’s witness for Christ and makes him or her an ineffective soul winner.

    Beloved, God has given you a mandate to win souls, and you must sacrifice comfort and many other things to fulfil this mandate. However, your obedience to God’s word is not one of the things you should sacrifice. I pray that God’s grace will help you become an effective soul winner, in Jesus’

    name.

    KEY POINT:

    Like Paul, you can be all things to all men to win souls, but don’t engage in sin to do so.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Numbers 19-21

    HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

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    MEMORISE: 1 Corinthians 9:22
    “To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.”
    This verse captures the heart of apostolic soul-winning: radical, self-emptying flexibility for the sake of the gospel. It is not about compromising truth, but about surrendering personal rights, preferences, and comforts to remove every unnecessary barrier between the sinner and the Saviour. The goal is singular: “that I might by all means save some.”

    BIBLE READING: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
    This passage is Paul’s manifesto on missional living. He voluntarily relinquished his legitimate rights and freedoms (v.15, v.18) and adapted his approach to different cultures (Jews, those under the law, those without law) to win them. However, he clarifies this adaptation is done “not being without law to God but under law toward Christ” (v.21). His flexibility had a non-negotiable boundary: obedience to God’s law. The core principle is sacrificial identification without sinful imitation.

    The Soul-Winner’s Heart: Sacrificing Preference for Purpose

    Daddy Adeboye’s personal testimony with the shoes is a perfect illustration of 1 Corinthians 9:22 in action. Faced with a doctrinal requirement that was a matter of custom, not sin, his response was immediate and humble: “I would gladly remove it.” His calculation was simple: the opportunity to preach the gospel outweighed any personal convenience or pride. His question, “Is there anything else…?” reveals a heart willing to go to extreme lengths of self-denial for a single soul. This is “going all out”—a willingness to sacrifice everything except the core message and morality of the gospel.

    The Critical Boundary: Flexibility is Not Compromise

    The devotional immediately draws a vital, non-negotiable line. “Going all out” is defined as being “in line with God’s word.” It warns against a damning deception: the idea that one can engage in sin to “reach” sinners.

    • The Deceptive Path: Some think they must participate in worldly behaviors (immoral dress, ungodly speech, sinful entertainment) to be “relevant.” Daddy Adeboye labels this “a lie from the pit of hell.”
    • The Principle: “You cannot walk along the path of sin under the guise of preaching the gospel.”God will not bless a method that violates His nature. The end (soul-winning) does not justify ungodly means.
    • The Result of Compromise: When a believer becomes indistinguishable from the world in conduct, they are not converting the world; “they are the ones who have been converted”—conformed to the world (Romans 12:2). Like a “light bulb covered with dirt,” their testimony is dimmed and ineffective.

    The Apostle Paul’s Model: Suffering, Not Sinning

    Paul is presented as the true model. His “becoming all things” meant sacrificing comfort, status, and safety, not holiness. The catalog of sufferings from 2 Corinthians 11 proves his “all” meant enduring persecution, not practicing sin. His flexibility was in his approach; his fidelity was to Christ. His ultimate goal—“to bring men into God’s kingdom”—was pursued with a “willingness to do anything, so long as it wouldn’t be a sin.” This is the guiding rule.

    The Mandate and Its Cost

    The conclusion brings the mandate home: “God has given you a mandate to win souls, and you must sacrifice comfort and many other things to fulfil this mandate.” The cost is real and personal. It may mean:

    • Sacrificing time, money, and leisure.
    • Laying down cultural preferences or personal pride (like removing shoes).
    • Enduring inconvenience, rejection, or even hardship.

    However, amidst all we are called to sacrifice, there is one thing we must never offer up: “your obedience to God’s word is not one of the things you should sacrifice.” Our holiness is not a bargaining chip; it is our essential credential as Christ’s ambassadors.

    How to Be an Effective, Biblical Soul-Winner

    1. Cultivate a Heart of Radical Sacrifice: Pray for a love for souls that outweighs your love for comfort. Be prepared to let go of non-essential preferences.
    2. Know the Non-Negotiables: Be deeply rooted in God’s Word so you can clearly distinguish between a cultural preference you can set aside (e.g., style of dress for a context) and a biblical command you must keep (e.g., modesty, purity of speech).
    3. Emulate Paul’s Suffering, Not the World’s Style: Expect and accept hardship, ridicule, and rejection as part of the cost. Do not seek to avoid these by blending into sinful environments.
    4. Keep Your Light Clean: Constantly examine your life. Is there any “dirt” or “cobweb” of sin dimming your testimony? Repent and stay clean to shine brightly (Matthew 5:16).
    5. Pray for Missional Wisdom and Grace: Ask God, as the prayer concludes, for the grace to be effective—to have the wisdom to adapt rightly and the courage to never cross His line, all fueled by a genuine love for the lost.

    Prayer for an Effective, Uncompromising Witness:
    “Lord Jesus, You sacrificed all for me. Fill me with that same sacrificial love for the lost. Give me the grace to ‘become all things’—to willingly lay aside my comforts, my pride, and my rights to win souls. But Lord, guard my heart. Let me never sacrifice my obedience to Your Word on the altar of relevance. Keep my life clean and my light bright. As I go out, let me carry the cross of sacrifice, not the compromise of the world. Make me an effective soul-winner, who by all means—means that honor You—might save some, for Your glory alone. In Your name I pray, Amen.”

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    Open Heaven 14 February 2026 Today Devotional & Prayers

    Today’s Open Heaven devotional (14 February 2026) is PRAYERS FOR MARRIAGES.

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


    Open Heavens 14 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVEN 14 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR MARRIAGES

    MEMORISE:
    Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
    Ecclesiastes 4:9

    READ: Psalm 128:1-6:
    1 Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
    2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
    3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
    4 Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.
    5 The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
    6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 14 FEBRUARY 2026 PRAYERS TODAY

    1 Father, I thank You for the institution of marriage and the marriages of all Your children across the world.

    2 Lord, please let all Your children experience great peace, joy, and rest in their marriages. For those who are yet to get married, let this be their experience when they do, in Jesus’ name.

    3 Please remove every seed of discord that is threatening to destroy the harmony in the marriages of all Your children across the world, in Jesus name.

    4 Lord, please arise with healing in your wings upon hurting couples and marriages around me. Mend every wounded home, in Jesus’ name.

    5 Father, please bless every expectant couple in Your church with children. Let them become joyful parents, in Jesus’ name.

    6 Lord, please let Your grace continue to abide in my home and in all the homes around me. Help us to live godly and holy lives, in Jesus’ name.

    7 Father, please make me more forgiving, loving, and kind in my marriage. Make my marriage a godly example to others, in Jesus’ name.

    8 Lord, please keep me and my spouse (or future spouse if you are yet to be married) faithful to our vows. Help us not to fall into temptations and traps that lead to emotional and physical infidelity, in Jesus name.

    9 Dear Lord, please bless the union between me and my spouse (or future spouse if you are yet to be married). Let us enjoy abundance in every aspect of our lives and flourish as trees planted by the riverside, in Jesus’ name.

    10 Father, please surround my family with mentors, leaders, and friends who will give us godly counsel when needed. Put mockers and evil people far from us, in Jesus’ name.

    11 Father, please show all Your children how best to relate with their spouses. Help them to constantly honor and cherish one another, in Jesus’ name.

    12 Your personal prayer points for your marriage and the marriages around you.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Numbers 16-18

    HYMN 49: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD

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  • Open Heavens 13 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 13 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional (13 February 2026) is ENLARGE YOUR COAST.

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


    Open Heavens 13 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 13 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: ENLARGE YOUR COAST

    MEMORISE:
    Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;
    Isaiah 54:2

    READ: Genesis 13:14-17:
    14 And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:
    15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.
    16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.
    17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 13 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    In today’s Bible reading, God told Abraham to walk the length and breadth of the land He had promised him so that he could see more than what he had previously seen.

    When you walk through a place, you are often able to see more than you can see while standing in one spot. The Almighty God told Abraham, “I will give you as much as you can see.” God wants to enlarge your coast, and l prophesy that before this time next year, you will be far greater than you are today, in Jesus’ name.

    When some of my children told me that God had given the RCCG a 114-acre campground in the United States of America, I travelled there to see it, and I was really glad. When my children told me it was time to leave, I told them to leave me at the site with one of the vans and return to pick me up the next day.

    After they left, I came out of the van at night and began to pray and thank God for the campground. It was during the cold season, and after a while, the cold became so overwhelming that I had to return to the van. After I had warmed up a bit, I returned outside, and suddenly, I heard God say, “Take a walk. Walk around the campground. The more you see, the more I will give you.” I obeyed, and today, by the grace of God, what was 114 acres is now more than 800 acres.

    Also, that night, as I was walking, I saw a big house next to the campground, and God said, “Look at that house; it is yours.” The following morning, I told my children about the house, and two years later, the owner of the house put it up for sale. My children went to negotiate with him for the house, and when they agreed on a price, they told him, “Do you know that two years ago, God told our father that this house was his?” He replied, “Why didn’t you tell me since then? My wife and I have been contemplating selling this house for the past two years.”

    Beloved, my God is the creator of heaven and earth, and He can give you everything He has shown you. I pray that He will enlarge your vision today and make you see beyond what you have always seen, in Jesus’ name.

    ACTION POINT:

    Lord, please open my eyes to see beyond my current reality so that I can truly experience Your overflowing blessings.

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    Numbers 14-15

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    MEMORISE: Isaiah 54:2
    “Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes.”
    This prophetic command is an instruction to prepare for expansion by faith before the expansion is visible. It requires active preparation (“enlarge,” “stretch,” “lengthen,” “strengthen”) based on God’s promise, not on present resources. It’s a call to think bigger, build bigger, and believe bigger in anticipation of the harvest and blessing God is about to bring.

    BIBLE READING: Genesis 13:14-17
    This passage is the covenant foundation for divine enlargement. God commands Abraham to engage his senses in the promise: “Lift up your eyes and look… walk… for I give it to you.” The promise’s scope was directly tied to Abraham’s act of seeing and walking. His obedience to “walk through the land” was an act of faith, taking possession of the promise with his feet and his vision before it was a physical reality.

    The Principle of Prophetic Enlargement

    Daddy Adeboye teaches that God’s desire is to “enlarge your coast.” This is not merely about material increase, but the expansion of your sphere of influence, capacity, and impact for the Kingdom. The prophecy of being “far greater… before this time next year” is anchored in this divine principle. However, this enlargement is not passive; it follows a divine pattern demonstrated in Scripture and testimony.

    The Process: From Promise to Possession

    The devotional outlines a critical spiritual sequence for moving from a promise to its tangible fulfillment.

    1. The Divine Invitation to “Walk”

    As with Abraham, God’s instruction to “walk” is a call to active, faith-filled engagement with the promise. Standing still yields a limited view. Walking the perimeter, as Daddy Adeboye did, symbolizes:

    • Surveying the Possibility: Assessing the full scope of what God wants to do.
    • Taking Spiritual Possession: Claiming every inch for God’s purpose through prayer and declaration.
    • Expanding Your Vision: Each step reveals a new angle, a new possibility previously unseen from a stationary position.

    2. The Divine Equation: Sight Leads to Inheritance

    The core revelation is the principle God spoke: “The more you see, the more I will give you.”

    • “Seeing” is not mere physical sight but spiritual perception—the ability to envision what God intends to do, to picture the future He has promised.
    • This principle places a sacred responsibility on the believer. Your spiritual vision, fueled by God’s word and Spirit, sets the boundaries for your inheritance. A small vision limits a great God. An enlarged vision invites His limitless provision.

    3. The Testimony of 114 to 800 Acres

    The RCCG campground story is a modern-day Genesis 13. The process was:

    • Gratitude: It began with thankful prayer for what was already given (114 acres).
    • Obedience in Discomfort: He walked in the overwhelming cold—a picture of persevering faith despite adverse circumstances.
    • Activated Faith: The walk was an act of faith that unlocked the “more.” The result was a multiplication of the inheritance (over 800 acres), proving that God’s “more” is exponentially beyond our initial request or understanding.

    4. The Specificity of God’s Provision: The “Big House”

    Beyond the general enlargement, God gave a specific, prophetic detail: “Look at that house; it is yours.” This shows that divine enlargement is both quantitative and qualitative, general and specific.

    • The Test of Time: The two-year gap between the promise and the sale taught the patience of faith. God’s “now” in the spirit often requires His perfect timing in the natural.
    • Divine Coordination: The owner’s coinciding desire to sell was God orchestrating circumstances to fulfill His word. The testimony confounds logic and confirms that “He can give you everything He has shown you.”

    The Prayer for Enlarged Vision

    The concluding prayer is the key to the entire message: “I pray that He will enlarge your vision today and make you see beyond what you have always seen.”

    • The primary bottleneck to God’s enlargement is not God’s ability, but the capacity of our spiritual sight.
    • We must pray for the breaking of mental and spiritual barriers, for eyes anointed to see the potential in the promise, the harvest in the field, the ministry in the misery, and the victory in the battle.

    How to Apply the Principle of Enlargement

    1. Start with Gratitude: Thank God for your current “114 acres”—your present influence, resources, and ministry, no matter how small it seems.
    2. Obey the “Walk” Command: Actively engage with your promise. If it’s a ministry, serve diligently in it now. If it’s a business, plan and work as if it’s already large. “Walk it out” in practical preparation and prayer.
    3. Pray for Prophetic Sight: Ask God, as Elisha did for his servant (2 Kings 6:17), to open your eyes to see the spiritual reality of His promise around you. Study His Word to understand the vastness of His promises.
    4. Strengthen Your Stakes (Isaiah 54:2): As your vision expands, fortify your spiritual life (prayer, holiness, doctrine) and your practical systems to handle the coming increase. Prepare your “tent” for growth.
    5. Decree and Wait: Like Daddy Adeboye, speak what God has shown you. Then, wait with active faith, knowing God is orchestrating the “how” and the “when.”

    Prayer for Enlarged Vision and Coast:
    “Creator of heaven and earth, I stand on Your promise to enlarge my coast. Today, I ask first for the enlargement of my vision. Break every barrier of small thinking in my mind. Let me see my life, my ministry, and my resources through Your eyes of limitless possibility. As You open my eyes, I obey Your command to walk by faith into every area of the promise You have shown me. I thank You for what I have, but I see and claim the ‘more’ You have ordained. I strengthen my stakes in You. I prophesy that my inheritance will expand for Your glory, and I will possess every specific ‘house’ You has shown me, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.”

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  • Open Heavens 12 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 12 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional (12 February 2026) is BEAR FRUITS FOR CHRIST II

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


    Open Heaven 12 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 12 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: BEAR FRUITS FOR CHRIST II

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

    READ: John 15:1-16:
    1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
    2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
    3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
    4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
    5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

    6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
    7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
    8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
    9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
    10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.

    11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
    12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
    13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
    14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
    15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

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


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 12 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    Today’s memory verse reveals that God saved your soul primarily so that He can save others through you. You are a co-labourer with Christ in the vast field of the earth.

    Sadly, many people want God to enlarge them, but they are not expanding His kingdom. While it is good to pray for God to enlarge you, one area that must be enlarged in your life is your capacity to win souls and bear fruit. God indeed wants to enlarge you; however, it is not just for your enjoyment but so that you can reach more people for Him. I will discuss more on the need to ask God to enlarge your coast tomorrow.

    There are numerous benefits of soul-winning. One of them is that your prayers will not be hindered. When you bear fruit and your fruit abides, you can ask anything in Jesus’ name, and the Father will respond speedily to your request.

    In today’s memory verse, Jesus said that when you bring forth fruit, and it remains, whatever you ask the Father in His name will be given to you. Soul winners have a blank cheque from God; whenever they go before Him to ask for the things they desire, they can go with so much confidence because He will not deny their requests.

    There was once a soldier who had suffered a bullet wound that had broken the bones of one of his legs. The doctors had to fix a piece of iron in the broken leg to help him walk with it. The injury and the iron made walking painful and difficult for him. However, despite the pain, he usually set aside a day of the week to go out and evangelise.

    On one of those days, he was out from morning until evening, preaching the gospel. When he returned home, the pain in his leg became unbearable. He turned to God and said, “Lord, I wish this pain would go away so that I can serve you better.” Thereafter, he fell asleep. When he awoke, the piece of iron inside his broken leg was lying on the bed beside him, yet there was no drop of blood on the bed. While he slept, God performed a divine operation on his leg and restored it completely!

    Beloved, do you desire instant and consistent answers to your prayers? Make evangelism your lifestyle; be addicted to winning souls for Jesus, and He will beautify your life with many wonderful testimonies.

    KEY POINT:

    Commit to making evangelism your lifestyle.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Numbers 11-13

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

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    MEMORISE: John 15:16
    “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
    This verse is the divine mandate and contract for the believer. It establishes our salvation as a sovereign selection by Christ for a specific purpose: fruit-bearing. The purpose of being chosen is to go. The promise of answered prayer is directly linked to the fulfillment of this primary mission—bringing forth lasting fruit (souls established in the kingdom).

    BIBLE READING: John 15:1-16
    This passage provides the spiritual ecology of fruitfulness. Christ is the Vine, the source of all life and capacity. We are branches, designed solely to bear fruit. The Father is the Vinedresser, pruning us for greater productivity. To be disconnected from this mission is to be spiritually inert (v.6). The context of answered prayer (v.7, v.16) is inseparably tied to abiding in Christ and His words—which naturally results in the fruit of obedience, chiefly, fulfilling the Great Commission.

    The Primary Purpose of Salvation: You Are a Co-Laborer

    Daddy Adeboye begins with a foundational, often overlooked truth: “God saved your soul primarily so that He can save others through you.” This reframes salvation from a terminal destination to a commissioning point. You were not saved just from hell, but saved for harvest. The term “co-labourer with Christ” elevates soul-winning from a mere activity to the highest partnership—working alongside the Saviour Himself in His redemptive mission (1 Corinthians 3:9).

    The Correct Prayer for Enlargement: Expanding Your Soul-Winning Capacity

    A powerful correction is offered to common self-focused prayers. Many pray, “Lord, enlarge me” (my business, my influence, my wealth). While not wrong, the devotional directs this prayer to its proper kingdom focus: “one area that must be enlarged in your life is your capacity to win souls and bear fruit.”

    • God’s intent for enlargement is missional, not merely material. He enlarges you “so that you can reach more people for Him.” Your platform, resources, and influence are not for your palace, but for His pulpit. Your increase is for the gospel’s expansion.

    The Supreme Benefit: Unhindered Access in Prayer

    Here, Daddy Adeboye unveils one of the most powerful incentives for soul-winning: a “blank cheque from God.” This is based on the promise in John 15:16. The logic is divine and unbreakable:

    1. Condition: You go and bring forth lasting fruit (souls that abide).
    2. Promise: Then “whatsoever you shall ask… he may give it you.”
    • The soul-winner operates in a dimension of “speedily” answered prayers because they are aligned with God’s supreme passion. Their requests are filtered through a heart that beats for the lost, making their prayers resonate with the Father’s own will.
    • This is not a transactional “bargain with God,” but the natural outworking of intimate friendship (John 15:14-15). Friends of the King share His heart, and their requests reflect His kingdom priorities, making them irresistible to the Father.

    The Testimony: Divine Reward for Missional Sacrifice

    The story of the wounded soldier is a living parable of this principle.

    • His State: Severely injured, with constant pain, carrying a literal internal burden (the iron rod).
    • His Priority: Despite pain, he prioritized evangelism, setting aside a specific day weekly. He invested his most limited resource—his physical comfort—into the kingdom.
    • His Prayer: It was not a selfish demand, but a missional request: “so that I can serve you better.”His desire for healing was rooted in a desire for greater fruitfulness.
    • God’s Response: A miraculous, divine surgical operation. God honored the man’s sacrifice for souls with a supernatural intervention that removed his hindrance to service. This is the “beautifying” with testimonies that follows a life addicted to soul-winning.

    The Call to an Evangelistic Lifestyle

    The conclusion is a clear cause-and-effect proposition for anyone desiring a powerful prayer life and a testimony-filled existence:

    • If you desire: “Instant and consistent answers to your prayers” and a life “beautified… with many wonderful testimonies,”
    • Then you must: “Make evangelism your lifestyle; be addicted to winning souls for Jesus.”
      Addiction implies a compulsion, a non-negotiable habit. It becomes the central rhythm of your life, the filter for your time, resources, and relationships.

    How to Live as a Purposeful Co-Laborer

    1. Reframe Your Identity: Daily remind yourself: “I am chosen and ordained to bear lasting fruit. I am Christ’s co-laborer.”
    2. Redirect Your Prayers for Enlargement: When you pray for increase in any area, always add, “Lord, enlarge my capacity to reach more people for Your kingdom through this.”
    3. Claim Your Prayer Authority: Approach God in prayer with the confidence of a fruitful branch. Present your requests boldly, knowing that your obedience in soul-winning aligns your desires with His will.
    4. Sacrifice Comfort for the Commission: Like the soldier, let no legitimate hardship (time, convenience, social risk) excuse you from the weekly, deliberate practice of sharing your faith.
    5. Seek Fruit that Remains: Don’t just count decisions; disciple new believers. Ensure the fruit abides, for it is abiding fruit that unlocks the promise of John 15:16.

    Prayer of a Fruitful Co-Laborer:
    “Lord Jesus, thank You for choosing and ordaining me to bear lasting fruit. I accept my primary purpose as Your co-laborer. Today, I ask not just for enlargement, but for the enlargement of my soul-winning capacity. Prune me of all that hinders my fruitfulness. As I commit to making evangelism my lifestyle, I stand on the promise of John 15:16. Grant me boldness, divine appointments, and persevering love for the lost. May my life be so aligned with Your harvest that my prayers find instant favor in Your sight, and my walk with You be beautified with testimonies that glorify Your name. Amen.”

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    Open Heavens 11 February 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional (11 February 2026) is BEAR FRUITS FOR CHRIST I.

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


    Open Heaven 11 February 2026 Today Devotional

    OPEN HEAVENS 11 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

    TOPIC: BEAR FRUITS FOR CHRIST I

    MEMORISE:
    And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
    Mark 16:15

    READ: John 15:14-16
    14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
    15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
    16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 11 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

    In today’s Bible reading, Jesus said that He appointed His disciples to bear fruit and that their fruit should remain. The word ‘fruit’ here means souls. Jesus has made it clear that only those who obey His commands are His friends, and whatever they ask of His Father in His name, He will give them.

    Those who are closest to me are soul winners because I know soul winning is paramount in the heart of God. I am determined to keep winning souls until I die. Even if there are no opportunities, l will create them so I can tell others about Jesus.

    Someone once said that it wasn’t recorded that Jesus celebrated His birthdays and then criticised me for celebrating my birthday. I appreciated him and told him that God uses my birthday celebrations to win more souls into His kingdom.

    God has chosen us to bear fruits that abide in His kingdom; we must use every avenue we have to pursue this.

    It is sad that many people don’t take evangelism seriously. Jesus commanded us to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, as we see in today’s memory verse. He didn’t ask us to go only where we are accepted or where things are easy; He asked us to go into all the world, whether things are rosy or not. When God gives us an assignment to go, we must go.

    In Acts 16:6-40, Paul had a vision where he saw a man beckoning him to come to Macedonia to help them. Before this time, He had made some attempts to preach the gospel in some cities in Asia, but the Holy Spirit forbade him. One would think that because God asked him to go to Macedonia, there would be no opposition or trouble.

    However, shortly after Paul and Silas got there, they were beaten and imprisoned. Yet, this didn’t stop them from preaching the gospel. People who are not ready to face hardships will not go far in obeying Jesus’ commandment to go into all the world to preach the gospel.

    Beloved, sometimes, as you preach the gospel, people will reject or mock you. However, be of good cheer whenever that happens. Jesus said that anyone who suffers persecution for His sake will have a bountiful reward (Matthew 5:11-12).

    Keep preaching the gospel at all times, whether it is convenient or not, and you will continue to shine as a star forever (Daniel 12:3).

    KEY POINT:

    Commit to preaching the gospel at every opportunity you have.

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    Numbers 8-10

    HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

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    MEMORISE: Mark 16:15
    “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
    This is the great commission, the final command of the resurrected Christ. It is not an invitation but a command; its scope is universal (“all the world,” “every creature”); its action is active (“go,” “preach”). This verse defines the primary mission of the Church and every believer, framing soul-winning not as a spiritual gift for a few, but as the marching order for all.

    BIBLE READING: John 15:14-16
    This passage establishes the relational context for evangelism. We are not impersonal agents but “friends” of Christ, brought into His confidence. This friendship is conditioned on obedience to His commands—chief among them, the command to bear fruit. The “fruit” is explicitly interpreted here as souls—eternal, abiding results. Furthermore, this intimate friendship grants us unparalleled access in prayer (“whatever you ask”), which is a vital resource for the work of soul-winning.

    The Paramount Priority of God’s Heart

    Daddy Adeboye makes a profound personal declaration: “Those who are closest to me are soul winners because I know soul winning is paramount in the heart of God.” This reveals a critical spiritual principle: intimacy with God aligns our priorities with His. What is most important to God must become most important to His friends. His personal resolve—“I am determined to keep winning souls until I die. Even if there are no opportunities, I will create them”—demonstrates that this priority is active, not passive. It takes initiative and sees every context (even birthday celebrations) as a divinely orchestrated avenue for the gospel.

    The Command: Unconditional and Uncompromising

    The devotional clarifies the nature of Christ’s command in Mark 16:15. It is:

    • Universal in Scope: “Into all the world… to every creature.” There are no no-go zones, no excluded people groups.
    • Unconditional in its Difficulty: “He didn’t ask us to go only where we are accepted or where things are easy.” The command stands regardless of the anticipated reception or hardship. Obedience is not predicated on favorable circumstances.

    The Reality of the Assignment: Hardship and Opposition

    Using the example of Paul in Acts 16, Daddy Adeboye dismantles a common misconception: that divine guidance guarantees a smooth path. Paul was explicitly called by God to Macedonia through a vision, yet his obedience led directly to beating and imprisonment. This is a crucial lesson for the end-time army:

    • Divine Assignment Does Not Nullify Adversity: In fact, it often provokes it, as the enemy fights to maintain his territory.
    • Persistence Defines True Obedience: Paul and Silas did not stop; they prayed and sang in prison, leading to a jailer’s salvation. “People who are not ready to face hardships will not go far in obeying Jesus’ commandment.”

    The Right Response to Rejection: Joyful Resilience

    The believer’s attitude in the face of rejection is not to be discouragement, but divinely-enabled resilience. The call is to “be of good cheer.” This cheer is rooted in the promise of Christ: “anyone who suffers persecution for His sake will have a bountiful reward” (Matthew 5:11-12). The soldier’s focus shifts from the immediate, temporary discomfort to the eternal, bountiful reward. This heavenly perspective is the fuel for enduring mockery and rejection.

    The Eternal Result: Abiding Fruit and Lasting Glory

    The motivation for this relentless, hardship-enduring evangelism is twofold:

    1. Fruit that Remains: The goal is not just decisions, but disciples—souls securely anchored in God’s kingdom (John 15:16). This is fruit with eternal significance.
    2. Everlasting Shining: Daniel 12:3 promises that “those who turn many to righteousness [will shine] like the stars forever and ever.” Soul-winning is an investment in eternal glory. The laborer does not fade but is promised a perpetual, star-like brilliance in God’s eternal kingdom.

    How to Live as a Fruit-Bearing Friend of Christ

    1. Accept Your Appointment: Internalize that you have been deliberately chosen and appointed by Christ for this purpose (John 15:16). It is your identity.
    2. Leverage Your Access: As Christ’s friend, boldly pray for divine appointments, open doors, and courage, claiming the promise of John 15:16.
    3. Create Opportunities: Follow Daddy Adeboye’s example. Don’t wait for perfect moments; use every event, relationship, and platform as a potential gateway for the gospel.
    4. Redefine Hardship: See opposition not as a sign of failure, but as a confirmation that you are on the front lines, worthy of sharing in the sufferings of the apostles (Acts 5:41).
    5. Focus on the Eternal: Keep the twin rewards in view—the abiding fruit of a saved soul and the eternal star-like glory for the one who led them there.

    Prayer of a Fruit-Bearing Friend:
    “Lord Jesus, my Friend and Commander, thank You for choosing and appointing me to bear lasting fruit. Align my heart with Yours, making soul-winning my paramount priority. Forgive me for complacency and fear. Grant me the creativity to create opportunities and the courage to go into difficult places. When I face rejection and hardship, fill me with Your joy and keep my eyes on the eternal reward. Let my life be spent gathering souls that will abide in Your kingdom, so that in eternity, I may shine for Your glory alone. Use me today to preach the gospel to someone. In Your mighty name, I pray. Amen.”

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