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The Open Heaven 18 April 2025 devotional for today is ARE YOU A TRUE WITNESS?. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ARE YOU A TRUE WITNESS?

MEMORISE
And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
Acts 5:32

READ: Acts 1:6-8

6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth

RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Acts 1:8, Jesus said that you will receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon you, and you will become a witness. A witness produces proof. When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you become someone who can produce proof that Jesus is the Saviour, the Healer, and the Deliverer because He will reveal these divine attributes through you.

Your lifestyle must reflect that Jesus is in you because He said that people will be known by their fruits (Matthew 7:16). Being a witness means showing what it means to be a genuine child of God. All parties involved in a court case are expected to invite witnesses who would make statements in their favour. The testimonies of the witnesses are expected to strengthen the argument of the parties that invited them. Your lifestyle as a witness of Christ should strengthen the faith of others, not weaken it. Your life should draw unbelievers to Jesus, not push them away from Him. Your primary task as the Lord’s witness is to follow Him sincerely and use everything He gives you to lead others to Him. Don’t be the reason people vow never to follow Jesus because, as a witness, your life has told lies about God’s nature and personality. Whenever your words and conduct speak lies about Jesus, you become a false witness.

While false witnesses tell lies about what they have seen, another set of people, whom Paul called false brethren, claim to have seen things they have not. They act as witnesses when they haven’t seen anything.

Paul spoke about the dangers he faced at the hands of false brethren (2 Corinthians 11:26).

Some of them came into the Galatian church and wanted to enslave the true believers there (Galatians 2:4); they came with high-sounding opinions that were contrary to God’s will. You must beware of false brethren because they carry a contrary spirit. They twist the message of Christ and turn the grace of God into a license for immorality (Jude 1:4). Such fellows say that once you have received Jesus, you can live anyhow because the grace of God covers you. They also feign godliness for their personal gain. Paul warned that we should withdraw from such people (1 Timothy 6:5).

Beloved, as Christ’s witness, you must be careful that your life doesn’t speak lies about Jesus, and you must also take care not to fall into the trap of those who profess to be witnesses of Christ but have never met Him.

REFLECTION:

Are you a true witness of Christ?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Kings 1-3

HYMN 20: STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS

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Today’s devotional centers on the power and responsibility of being a witness for Christ. A witness, by definition, provides evidence—not just words, but a life that testifies to the truth of Jesus. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live in a way that proves Christ’s reality, but the enemy also raises false witnesses and false brethren to distort the Gospel.

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1. The True Witness: Power and Proof (Acts 1:8)

Jesus declared that the Holy Spirit would come upon His disciples, granting them power to be witnesses (Acts 1:8). A witness does not merely talk about Jesus but demonstrates His nature through:

• Miracles (Mark 16:17-18) – Signs following confirm the Gospel.
• Transformed Character (Galatians 5:22-23) – The fruit of the Spirit in daily life.
• Bold Testimony (Romans 1:16) – Unashamed proclamation of truth.

Lesson: Christianity is not just a philosophy; it is a life of supernatural evidence. If the Holy Spirit is truly in you, there should be proof (1 Thessalonians 1:5).

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2. The Danger of False Witnesses

Just as in a courtroom, false witnesses distort truth. The Open Heaven devotional for today warns of two types:

A. The Hypocrite (False in Lifestyle)

• Claim Christ but live contrary (Titus 1:16).
• Their actions weaken faith and repel unbelievers (Romans 2:24).
• Example: A believer who preaches holiness but indulges in secret sin.

B. The False Brethren (False in Doctrine – 2 Corinthians 11:26, Galatians 2:4)

• Pretend to be believers but twist Scripture.
• Teach license for sin (Jude 1:4) – “Grace covers all, so live as you please!”
• Promote legalism or heresy (Galatians 1:7-9).

Lesson:

• Examine your life: Does it align with Christ’s standards?
• Discern false brethren: They may use “spiritual” language but deny God’s power (2 Timothy 3:5).

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3. How to Be a Faithful Witness

1. Obey the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:32) – Power follows obedience.
2. Live with Integrity (1 Peter 2:12) – Let your life draw others to Jesus.
3. Guard Against Deception (1 John 4:1) – Test every teaching against Scripture.
4. Expose Falsehood (Ephesians 5:11) – Silence can imply endorsement.

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Final Warning and Encouragement

• To the Compromising Witness: Repent if your life “lies” about Jesus.
• To the Deceived: Flee from false brethren (1 Timothy 6:5).
• To the Faithful: Keep shining—the world needs authentic proof of Christ!

Prayer:
“Lord, fill me afresh with Your Spirit. Make me a true witness—pure in life, bold in testimony, and unwavering in truth. Expose every hypocrisy in me and protect me from deceptive influences. Use me to lead others to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Key Takeaway:
A true witness doesn’t just speak about Jesus—their life proves He is real.

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The Open Heaven 17 April 2025 devotional for today is DON’T HELP GOD. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DON’T HELP GOD

MEMORISE
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5

READ: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,
2 Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
3 And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.
4 And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.
5 And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from Bethaven.

6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.
7 And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.
8 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.
9 And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering.
10 And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him.

11 And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that thou camest not within the days appointed, and that the Philistines gathered themselves together at Michmash;
12 Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the Lord: I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering.
13 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the Lord have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the Lord commanded thee.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Luke 1:26-38, an angel visited Mary and told her she was going to be pregnant and that she would give birth to a special son who was going to be great. Mary said, “That’s wonderful, but are you forgetting that I am not married yet? l have never known a man; how will a virgin conceive?” The angel said, “The Holy Ghost will handle that because, with God, nothing shall be impossible.” Imagine what could have happened if she tried to help the Lord by sleeping with a man, just like Sarah did when she encouraged Abraham to sleep with Hagar so He could have a child (Genesis 16:1-3).

Years ago, my wife and I were praying for a certain woman who was waiting for the fruit of the womb. After a while, she lost hope and consulted a witch doctor who made some charms for her, and she got pregnant. That was over twenty years ago; up until now, she has not delivered the baby. When you try to help God, you will play into the devil’s hands.

King Saul was another person who tried to help God. Shortly after he became king, the Philistines gathered together to fight Israel.

It was a difficult situation, and the people began to mount pressure on Saul to act.

Instead of waiting for Samuel to present the burnt offering, Saul decided to help God, so he overstepped his bounds into the priestly office and offered the sacrifice. When Samuel asked him why he tried to help God, he came up with excuses that he thought were valid. Those who try to help God always have excuses and reasons to do so, but this doesn’t stop them from bearing the consequences of their disobedience. Saul lost the throne because of this foolish act.

Beloved, do not try to help God; just do your part according to His word and leave the rest to Him. If you try to help Him, you will open yourself up to the devil’s manipulations and make grave mistakes. I have noticed from my walk with God that whenever He asks that you wait for Him, it is because there is something glorious on the way. Don’t get deceived by the flashy things the enemy tries to dangle in front of you to distract you or push you to ‘help God’. By trying to help Him, you might end up destroying the very things that you want Him to help you build.

KEY POINT:

Don’t try to help God. When you do, you might destroy the things that you want Him to help you build.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Kings 21-22

HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

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The Open Heaven devotional for today emphasizes a crucial spiritual principle: absolute trust in God’s timing and methods, even when His ways seem incomprehensible to human reasoning. The examples of Mary, Sarah, King Saul, and the barren woman illustrate the dangers of attempting to “help God” through human effort, impatience, or disobedience.

1. Mary vs. Sarah: Two Responses to Divine Promises

• Mary (Luke 1:26-38) received an impossible promise—a virgin conceiving the Messiah. Despite her confusion, she surrendered in faith: “Be it unto me according to thy word” (v. 38). She trusted God to fulfill His promise His way.
• Sarah (Genesis 16:1-3), on the other hand, grew impatient with God’s delay and orchestrated a human solution (Hagar). The result was Ishmael—a source of strife that still impacts the world today.

Lesson: When God gives a promise, wait for His timing. Human intervention often leads to complications.

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2. The Barren Woman and the Witch Doctor: A Cautionary Tale

Today’s devotional recounts a woman who, after waiting long for a child, turned to witchcraft. Though she appeared to “succeed” (she got pregnant), her victory was an illusion—she never delivered the baby. This mirrors the devil’s deception: he offers shortcuts that ultimately destroy (John 10:10).

Lesson: Desperation can lead to ungodly compromises. God’s delays are not denials (Habakkuk 2:3). The enemy’s counterfeit solutions bring bondage, not breakthrough.

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3. King Saul’s Fatal Mistake (1 Samuel 13:1-14)

Saul was commanded to wait for Samuel to offer the sacrifice before battle. But under pressure, he disobeyed and offered it himself. His excuses (v. 11-12) sounded reasonable, but disobedience is never justified. Samuel’s rebuke was severe:

“Thou hast done foolishly… thy kingdom shall not continue.” (v. 13-14)

Lesson:

• Obedience > Convenience. God’s instructions are non-negotiable.
• Pressure reveals character. Saul feared people more than God (Proverbs 29:25).
• Excuses don’t erase consequences. Many today justify sin with “good reasons,” but disobedience still carries a price.

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Practical Application: How to Avoid “Helping God”

1. Trust His Process – If God said it, He will do it (Numbers 23:19).
2. Reject Shortcuts – The devil’s “flashy offers” (power, quick money, sinful relationships) are traps.
3. Wait in Prayer, Not in Panic – Like David, say, “My soul, wait thou only upon God” (Psalm 62:5).
4. Remember: God’s Delays Have Purpose – He is preparing something greater (Isaiah 64:4).

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Final Encouragement

God doesn’t need our help—He demands our faith and obedience. Whether it’s a promise, a trial, or a calling, let God be God. As the devotional warns, trying to “help Him” can sabotage His plans for your life. Instead, “Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord” (Exodus 14:13).

Prayer:
“Lord, teach me to wait on You. Forgive me for every time I’ve tried to ‘help’ You with my own strength. I surrender my plans, fears, and impatience to You. Let Your will be done in Your time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Key Takeaway:
God’s ways are perfect. Don’t assist Him—obey Him.

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The Open Heaven 16 April 2025 devotional for today is BECOMING A VESSEL UNTO HONOUR. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BECOMING A VESSEL UNTO HONOUR

MEMORISE
l indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Matthew 3:11

READ: Luke 1:26-38
26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.
32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

After reading today’s topic, you may ask, how do I become a vessel unto honour? The simple answer is that you need the Holy Spirit.

In 1 Samuel 16:1:11-13, God told Samuel, “I am sending you to Jesse’s house because I want to raise a king there.” Jesse didn’t present David initially because the entire family believed that David was not the kind of person who could become a king. However, as soon as David came, God said, “That is him.” Samuel poured oil on David’s head, and the Bible says that the Spirit of God came upon him. When the Spirit of God came upon the shepherd boy, he became who God wanted him to be – a king.

God has a great plan for your life, but you need the power of the Holy Spirit over your life to fulfil it.

In I Samuel 10:6, Samuel told Saul that the Spirit of God would come on him and he would prophesy; the Spirit of God turned an ordinary boy into a prophet. In Judges 13:1-25, an angel told a woman that she was going to give birth to a son and that he would be a judge in Israel.

After that son was born, the Bible says that the Spirit of God began to move him. When the Spirit of God comes on someone, the fellow becomes who God says he or she will be. In today’s Bible reading, when the angel told Mary, “You will have a son, and He will be the son of the Highest,” she asked, “How can this be since I know no man?” The angel gave her the ultimate solution to impossible cases: The Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit came upon her, she did the impossible; she conceived God and birthed Him into the world. She became a vessel unto honour because the Holy Spirit came upon her.

Are you struggling with sin? Do you find it difficult to spend time in God’s presence?

Do you lack the fire and zeal to live a holy life? Do you keep going back to your vomit of addictions? Cry out for the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is symbolised as fire, and when fire visits a place, nothing remains the same. When the Holy Spirit came upon Saul, the persecutor, he was changed into Paul, the apostle.

Beloved, the Holy Spirit sanctifies vessels for the Father’s highest purposes, and you need Him to become a chosen vessel unto honour.

PRAYER POINT:

Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me and use me for Your glory.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Kings 19-20

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

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1. The Holy Spirit: The Divine Catalyst for Destiny

The devotional for today begins by establishing that human potential is unlocked only by the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. Key examples:

• David (1 Samuel 16:13): A shepherd boy → Anointed king by the Spirit.
• Saul (1 Samuel 10:6): An ordinary man → Transformed into a prophet.
• Mary (Luke 1:35): A virgin → Chosen to birth the Messiah through the Spirit.

Key Insight:

• Natural gifting is insufficient for divine assignments. David’s musical skill (1 Samuel 16:18) didn’t make him king—the Spirit’s anointing did.

Application:
Pray: “Holy Spirit, overshadow me as You did Mary, and birth Your purpose through me!”

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2. The Process of Becoming a Vessel of Honor

The Open heaven devotional for today outlines three stages of Spirit-led transformation:

Stage	Example	Modern Application
Divine Selection	David (1 Sam. 16:12)	God calls the “unqualified” (1 Cor. 1:27-28).
Spirit Infilling	Samson (Judges 13:25)	Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
Purpose Fulfilment	Paul (Acts 9:17)	From persecutor to apostle.

Warning:

• Without the Spirit, destiny remains dormant (Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might nor by power”).

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3. The Holy Spirit’s Fire: Purifier and Empowerer

Today’s devotional emphasizes two works of the Spirit symbolized by fire:

1. Sanctification (Purifying Fire):
   • Burns away sin (Isaiah 6:6-7 – Live coal purification).
   • Breaks addictions (Romans 8:13 – “Put to death the deeds of the body”).
2. Empowerment (Igniting Fire):
   • Fuels boldness (Acts 4:31 – Disciples spoke with power).
   • Releases gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7-11 – Miracles, prophecy, etc.).

Prayer Strategy:
“Lord, baptize me in Your fire! Purify me and empower me for Your glory.”

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4. Mary’s Model: Surrender to the Impossible

Mary’s response to the angel (Luke 1:34-38) reveals:

• Human impossibility (“How can this be?”) meets divine possibility (“The Holy Spirit will come upon you”).
• Key Attitude: “Let it be to me according to Your word” (v. 38).

Modern Parallel:

• Career: A “nobody” becomes a gospel influencer through the Spirit.
• Family: A barren couple conceives after Spirit-led prayer.

Action Step:
Write down one “impossible” dream. Ask the Spirit to overshadow it.

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5. Prophetic Declarations for Your Transformation

The devotional closes with assurances:

1. “Your ‘shepherd boy’ season is ending—kingship begins!”
2. “Every addiction breaks now by the Spirit’s fire!”
3. “You are a chosen vessel for God’s glory!”

Stand on These Promises:

• “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you” (Acts 1:8).
• “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it” (Philippians 1:6).

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Final Thought: Your Turn for an Upper Room

The disciples waited 10 days for Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). Likewise:

• Your “upper room” (prayer, fasting, surrender) precedes your empowerment.
• Your “Paul moment” (radical transformation) is coming!

“The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead lives in YOU (Romans 8:11). Expect resurrection power in every dead area!”

Action Steps:

1. Fast for 1 day this week, seeking fresh infilling.
2. Study Acts 2 to understand Pentecostal power.
3. Testify when the Spirit manifests through you.

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The Open Heaven 15 April 2025 devotional for today is THE LAW OF HARVEST. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 15 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE LAW OF HARVEST

MEMORISE
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Galatians 6:7

READ: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness
11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 15 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

One of my sons was in a church service, and the Lord told him to give an offering of N1,000, which was a lot of money in those days. He said, “Get behind me, satan,” and God replied,

“It is not satan, it is Me, and I am not going anywhere.” He kept trying to silence the voice that spoke to him, but the voice persisted. At last, he decided to give N500, just in case it was God. The next week, a woman came to his office and gave him N50,000. He was excited because it was a lot of money. As the woman was leaving, she turned back and said, “Sir, I’m sorry, but l have to confess this. I was actually supposed to give you N100,000, but something came up, and I had to spend N50,000 out of it.” Immediately he heard that, his excitement vanished. He realised that God wanted him to reap a harvest of N100,000, but he only sowed half of the seed that was required.

When we sow something little, we will reap something little in return (2 Corinthians 9:6, Luke 6:38). The harvest of a farmer who sows on hectares of land cannot be compared to that of a farmer who sows on a small piece of land in his backyard. Wise farmers reserve their best crops for sowing because they know that the quality of the seed is a major determinant of the quality of the harvest.

Only foolish fellows eat the best of their seeds. Whenever God blesses you, He puts the seed for the next season and the bread for the present season in that blessing. Always recognise your seed and sow it.

Seeds can be in the form of actions, service, or words. In 2 Kings 4:8-10, the great woman of Shunem sowed the seed of kindness to Elisha, and she reaped a bountiful harvest. Her decision to set aside a space for the man of God to rest whenever he passed by her town was a seed that yielded multiple harvests.

First, she reaped a harvest of fruitfulness after a long period of barrenness; then, she reaped a harvest of resurrection when her son suddenly died and was resurrected.

Lastly, she reaped a harvest of miraculous restoration after returning to her city following a seven-year famine to find that her land and house had been taken over (2 Kings 4:8-8:1-6).

I decree that all your good seeds will yield bountiful harvests, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION POINT:

Plant a seed of kindness in somebody’s life today.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Kings 16-18

HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

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1. The Principle of Proportional Harvest

The devotional for today opens with a powerful testimony illustrating the law of sowing and reaping:

• The Son’s Partial Obedience:
  • Commanded to sow N1,000 → Sowed N500 → Reaped N50,000 (half of potential N100,000).
• Divine Mathematics:
  • Seed: N1,000 → Harvest: N100,000 (100-fold return).
  • Seed: N500 → Harvest: N50,000 (same proportion, but lesser total).

Key Insight:

• Harvest size is determined by seed size (2 Corinthians 9:6).
• Partial obedience = Limited harvest (1 Chronicles 21:24 – David refused “free” sacrifices).

Application:
Identify one area where God is asking you to sow fully (finances, time, service).

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2. The Wisdom of Seed Preservation

The Open Heaven devotional for today highlights two types of farmers:

1. The Wise:
   • “Reserve their best crops for sowing” Expectant of greater harvests.
2. The Foolish:
   • “Eat the best of their seeds” Short-term satisfaction, long-term lack.

Biblical Examples:

• Joseph (Genesis 41:34-36): Stored grain in plenty for famine.
• The Shunammite Woman (2 Kings 4:8-10): Sowed kindness → Reaped miracles.

Warning:

• Consuming your seed bankrupts your future (Haggai 1:6 – “You earn wages to put into a bag with holes”).

Action Step:
Separate your “seed” (for sowing) from your “bread” (for consumption).

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3. The Diversity of Seeds

Today’s devotional expands seeding beyond money to include:

Seed Type	Example	Harvest
Kindness	Shunammite’s hospitality	Son’s resurrection (2 Kings 4:32-37)
Service	Dorcas’ garments (Acts 9:39)	Church revival (Acts 9:42)
Words	Prophetic encouragement	Eternal impact (Proverbs 18:21)

Modern Application:

• Sow encouragement → Reap strengthened relationships.
• Sow time in mentoring → Reap generational legacy.

Prayer:
“Lord, open my eyes to recognize ‘non-financial’ seeds You want me to sow today.”

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4. The Shunammite’s Harvest Blueprint

The woman of Shunem (2 Kings 4-8) reaped threefold from one seed:

1. Fruitfulness: A son after barrenness (4:16-17).
2. Resurrection: Son raised from death (4:32-37).
3. Restoration: Land returned after famine (8:1-6).

Key Lesson:

• One seed can yield layered harvests over time.
• Divine timing: Her greatest miracle (resurrection) came after her seed seemed “spent.”

Encouragement:

• Don’t regret past seeds—their harvest may still be coming (Ecclesiastes 11:1).

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5. Prophetic Declarations for Your Harvest

The devotional closes with decrees:

1. “Every seed you’ve sown will yield unexpectedly!”
2. “Your ‘Shunammite season’ of multiplied returns has come!”
3. “No more seed-wasting in your life!”

Stand on These Promises:

• “God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8).
• “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest shall not cease” (Genesis 8:22).

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Final Thought: Your Seed is Your Future

The son’s story warns: Don’t negotiate with God’s sowing instructions.

Action Steps:

1. Obey promptly the next time God prompts you to sow (time, money, kindness).
2. Journal past seeds and watch for their harvests.
3. Testify when harvests manifest to strengthen others’ faith.

“Your harvest isn’t just about you. It’s a testimony that will inspire generations!”

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OPEN HEAVEN 14 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LIVE BY GOD’S WORD

MEMORISE
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:4

READ: Matthew 4:1-11

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.
3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 14 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When I joined RCCG, we never gave offerings; we were told to only pay our tithes. when I asked why, I was told that it was because the congregation was a mixture of sinners and Christians, and we didn’t want the money of sinners. wondered. “What about those of us who are christians:

The bible says give, and you shall be given (Luke 6:38).” Little wonder we all remained poor in those days. So, even though we were not giving offerings in church, I was giving offerings to the pastors privately.

Also, in those days, when we sang choruses, we never clapped. I asked why, and I was told it was because clapping is worldly. You could never even bring up the topic of beating drums. There was no guitar, no trumpet, or any other musical instrument except the organ.

Everything was solemn. However, I said, “The Bible says clap your hands all ye people (Psalm 47:1).” The first time we started clapping our hands in RCCG, the elders called a meeting to discuss it! You can imagine what happened when introduced drums and the guitar.

Sometimes, we allow the traditions of men to dictate how we should live instead of God’s word. God’s word is His perfect blueprint for every area of life, and when you follow His word, you will enjoy life abundantly. Those who fail to live according to God’s word will not experience the exceeding greatness of His power towards those who believe (Ephesians 1:19).

Jesus did not respond to the devil’s temptations according to the philosophies and traditions of men. He overcome them because He stood on what was written in God’s word (Matthew 4:1-11). He knew what was written and refused to live by anything less than that.

Do you know what is written? Do you know what God has said about your situation? Are you standing on God’s word or man’s report?

Whose report will you believe?

When the twelve spies went into Canaan to spy on the land, ten of them stood on what they had seen; only Joshua and Caleb stood on God’s word (Numbers 13:26 – Numbers 14:9).

Truly, there were giants in the land, but God is greater than giants. It is true that the doctors can see sicknesses, but Jesus has paid the price for your health on the cross.

Beloved, make up your mind to live only by God’s word, and you will experience His exceeding power in all areas of your life.

ACTION POINT:

Let God’s word guide you in everything.

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1 Kings 13-15

HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Danger of Man-Made Traditions

The Open Heaven devotional for today opens with Pastor Adeboye’s personal journey in RCCG, where human traditions once stifled biblical practices:

• No Offerings: Misguided fear of “sinners’ money” contradicted Luke 6:38.
• No Clapping/Drums: Labeled “worldly” despite Psalm 47:1.

Key Insight:

• Traditions become toxic when they override Scripture (Mark 7:8-9).
• Result: Spiritual poverty (no offerings → no blessings) and joyless worship (no clapping → no celebration).

Application:
Audit your spiritual practices: Are they Bible-based or tradition-bound?

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2. Jesus’ Model: Victory Through Scripture

In Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus countered Satan three times with:

1. “It is written” (v. 4) → Rejecting compromise with God’s Word.
2. “It is written” (v. 7) → Refusing to test God’s promises.
3. “It is written” (v. 10) → Rebuking shortcuts to glory.

Modern Parallels:

• Health: Believing Isaiah 53:5 over medical reports.
• Finance: Trusting Philippians 4:19 over economic forecasts.

Action Step:
Memorize 3 Scriptures to combat your current battles.

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3. The Spies’ Report: Giants vs. God’s Promise

Today’s devotional contrasts two responses to Canaan:

• 10 Spies: “We can’t” (Numbers 13:31-33) → Focused on giants.
• Joshua & Caleb: “We can” (Numbers 14:7-9) → Focused on God’s promise.

Key Lesson:

• Your confession reveals your foundation (Proverbs 18:21).
• Tradition says “play it safe”; faith says “possess the land.”

Prayer:
“Lord, silence every ‘giant-focused’ voice in my life. Align my speech with Your Word!”

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4. The Power of Living by Scripture

Area	Tradition’s Lie	God’s Truth	Result
Worship	“Drums are worldly”	“Praise Him with timbrel” (Psalm 150:4)	Joyful freedom
Giving	“Don’t take sinners’ money”	“God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7)	Abundance
Healing	“Accept your sickness”	“By His stripes you are healed” (1 Pet. 2:24)	Divine health

Warning:

• Traditions often disguise fear as piety (e.g., RCCG’s early resistance to clapping).

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5. Prophetic Declarations for Word-Based Living

The devotional for today closes with charges to:

1. Study Scripture Daily (Joshua 1:8) → “Good success” follows.
2. Reject Defeatist Reports (Numbers 13:30) → Like Caleb, claim your Canaan.
3. Speak God’s Word Boldly (Matthew 4:4) → Demons flee.

Stand on These Promises:

• “The Word of God is living and powerful” (Hebrews 4:12).
• “No word from God will ever fail” (Luke 1:37).

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Final Thought: Your Life, God’s Blueprint

Daddy Adeboye’s reforms in RCCG prove:

• When Scripture trumps tradition, revival follows.
• Your breakthrough begins where your obedience does.

“God’s Word isn’t a suggestion—it’s your constitution. Live by it!”

Action Steps:

1. Identify one tradition in your life that contradicts Scripture and correct it.
2. Replace fear-based practices with Word-based ones (e.g., clap if Psalm 47:1 says so!).
3. Testify when God’s Word brings freedom.

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OPEN HEAVEN 13 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LEARN OF ME

MEMORISE
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 11:29

READ: Psalm 25:9-10
9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus invites those who are burdened to come to Him so that they can find rest. However, He said that when they come, they should take up His yoke and learn of Him. It is possible for God to give you rest and bless you so much that you will say, “Lord, this is too much.” However, you must submit completely to Him and learn of Him.

Joshua 1:8 says that when the book of the law does not depart from your mouth, you will have good success. Study your Bible diligently so that you can truly learn God’s ways. Once you know His ways and follow Him, you will begin to bear fruits in every area of your life.

In Deuteronomy 28:1-2, the Bible says that if you hearken diligently to God’s word and observe to do all He commands, blessings will pursue and overtake you. Become addicted to God’s word such that when you face any situation, the first thing that will come to your mind is, “What does the Bible say about this kind of situation?” God’s word shows us His will concerning every situation, and this should be the basis of our decisions

Jesus said that when you come to learn of Him, you must note that He is meek and lowly.

Those who will learn of the Master must also have meek and lowly hearts; they must be teachable. Pride makes people puffed up and become full of unnecessary weights and burdens. To learn God’s ways and enjoy good success, you must be willing to overlook many things and obey His instructions even when they seem foolish. God’s ways are different from the ways of man (Isaiah 55:8-9).

When God asked Moses to stretch his rod over the Red Sea as the Egyptian army closed in on the Israelites, it looked like a foolish move, but Moses obeyed because he was a meek man (Exodus 14:16, Numbers 12:3). You cannot be set in your ways and expect God to lead you into good success. In Psalm 32:8, God promises to lead and guide His people, but in the next verse, He warns them not to be like the horse or the mule that must be led with ropes before they can obey.

Beloved, God cannot lead you into good success if you are like a horse that is so fast and doesn’t wait for instructions or a mule that is so stubborn that it won’t move until it is beaten.

KEY POINT:

God wants to give you good success, but you must first submit to Him, learn of Him, and obey Him always.

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1 Kings 10-12

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Invitation to Divine Rest

The Open Heaven devotional for today begins with Jesus’ revolutionary offer in Matthew 11:28-30:

• Not just rest from burdens, but rest through apprenticeship (“learn from Me“).
• The paradox: Taking His “yoke” (often seen as restrictive) actually brings freedom.

Key Insight:

• Worldly success exhausts; Kingdom success refreshes.
• Example: Moses’ meekness (Numbers 12:3) → Enabled him to obey “foolish” commands (Exodus 14:16).

Application:
Identify one area of stress (e.g., career, parenting). Ask: “What would Jesus’ yoke look like here?”

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2. The Curriculum of Christlikeness

To “learn of Him” means studying:

1. His Meekness (v. 29):
   • Power under control (unlike worldly aggression).
2. His Lowliness (v. 29):
   • Teachability (vs. pride that resists correction).

Biblical Case Study:

• Moses vs. Pharaoh:
  • Meek Moses obeyed God’s rod-over-sea instruction → Deliverance.
  • Proud Pharaoh hardened his heart → Destruction.

Warning:

• Stubbornness = Self-sabotage (Psalm 32:9 – Don’t be a “mule”).

Prayer:
“Lord, break my addiction to self-reliance. Make me a lifelong learner of Your ways.”

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3. The Textbook for Success: God’s Word

Today’s devotional highlights non-negotiable habits for victory:

Habit	Promise	Scripture
Scripture Meditation	“Good success”	Joshua 1:8
Obedience	“Blessings will overtake you”	Deuteronomy 28:1-2
Instant Biblical Recall	“What does the Bible say?”	Psalm 119:11

Modern Example:

• A businessman facing ethical dilemmas consults Proverbs daily → Divine favor on deals.

Action Step:
Memorize one verse this week to apply to a current challenge.

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4. The Danger of Unnecessary Burdens

Jesus’ yoke is easy because:

• It replaces:
  • Anxiety with trust (Philippians 4:6).
  • Striving with surrender (John 15:5).
• It requires:
  • Letting go of pride (James 4:6).
  • Embracing “foolish” obedience (1 Corinthians 1:25).

Illustration:

• The Red Sea Crossing:
  • Human logic said “fight or flee”; God said “stand and stretch” (Exodus 14:13-16).
  • Meekness obeyed → Miracle followed.

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5. Prophetic Promises for the Teachable

The devotional for today assures:

1. “Your rest is found in His yoke, not your efforts.”
2. “Your success is guaranteed by His Word, not your IQ.”
3. “Your breakthroughs will defy logic when you obey like Moses.”

Stand on These Truths:

• “The meek will He guide in judgment, and the meek will He teach His way.” (Psalm 25:9).
• “All things work together for good to those who love God” (Romans 8:28) → Even “foolish” obedience.

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Final Thought: The Yoke That Lifts

Jesus’ yoke isn’t a burden. It’s a divine partnership:

• His strength + your surrender = unstoppable grace.
• His wisdom + your meekness = uncommon success.

“The world’s yoke drains you; Christ’s yoke empowers you. Which will you carry?”

Action Steps:

1. Journal areas where you’ve relied on human wisdom. Repent and take His yoke.
2. Study Jesus’ actions in the Gospels (e.g., Matthew 21:1-7 – donkey miracle) to learn His ways.
3. Share a testimony of when obedience brought rest amid chaos.

“Your greatest success begins where your stubbornness ends!”

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OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: CHOOSE YOUR PARTNERS WISELY

MEMORISE
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Psalm 1:1

READ: 2 Chronicles 20:35-37

35 And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly:
36 And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Eziongaber.
37 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the Lord hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Where you sow will determine what you will reap. In the parable of the sower, four soils were identified, but only one brought forth harvests; the other three soils yielded nothing (Mark 4:3-8). I pray for you today; you will not sow on barren soils, in Jesus’ name.

A barren soil can be a person, an organisation, or even a house. Some people move into a new house, and everything that was working for them suddenly stops working. Some get into a new relationship or start a new business partnership, and everything they have built over the years crumbles.

Jehoshaphat is an example of a fellow who entered into partnerships with people who were barren soils. Even though he was a righteous man, he entered into relationships with ungodly people. First, he became friends with Ahab, a sinful and wicked king, and almost lost his life in battle, but for God’s intervention (1 Kings 22:1-33). Then, as we read in today’s Bible reading, he joined himself with Ahab’s son, Ahaziah, another wicked king, and together, they made ships to go to Tarshish. The ships were destroyed, and the planned voyage failed because Jehoshaphat was partnering with someone who was a barren soil.

Who you partner with in life and destiny matters a lot. If you partner with a wicked man, your efforts will be wasted because God is angry with the wicked every day (Psalm 7:11). I pray for you; may you never partner with someone who is marked for destruction by heaven. May your efforts not be destroyed because of the partnerships you make, in Jesus name.

A disobedient fellow is another dangerous person to partner with. When you partner with such a person, you are sowing on concrete ground because disobedience shuts the heavens over a person. Jonah is an example of such a fellow; he put the people on the ship he boarded to Tarshish in trouble because of his disobedience. Although they didn’t lose their lives, they lost their properties because of one disobedient passenger (Jonah 1:1-5). When you join yourself to a disobedient person, you will suffer losses. In the name above every other name, I pray that you will be disconnected from every disobedient person who will make you suffer for what you know nothing about.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please help me not to associate with unfruitful partners.

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1 Kings 8-9

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 12 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Principle of Spiritual Soil

The devotional for today opens with Jesus’ parable of the sower (Mark 4:3-8), emphasizing that your harvest depends on where you sow. Four soils represent:

1. Barren Relationships (Path): Partnerships that crush your destiny (e.g., Jehoshaphat & Ahab).
2. Shallow Connections (Rocky): Fair-weather friends who abandon you in trials.
3. Choking Alliances (Thorns): Associations that prioritize wealth over God (Mark 4:19).
4. Fruitful Covenants (Good Ground): God-ordained relationships that multiply your grace.

Key Insight:

• Ungodly partnerships corrupt godly destinies (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Application:
Audit your inner circle: Are your relationships “good ground” for your growth?

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2. Jehoshaphat’s Warning: The Cost of Bad Partnerships

Open Heaven devotional for today analyzes two fatal alliances in Jehoshaphat’s life:

1. With Ahab (1 Kings 22):
   • Nearly cost him his life in battle (v. 34).
2. With Ahaziah (2 Chronicles 20:35-37):
   • Divine judgment destroyed their joint venture.

Why God Intervened:

• Jehoshaphat was righteous but reckless in partnerships.
• Lesson: “Can two walk together unless they are agreed?” (Amos 3:3).

Modern Parallels:

• Business: A Christian entrepreneur partners with a fraudster → Loses everything.
• Marriage: A believer weds an unbeliever → Spiritual stagnation (2 Corinthians 6:14).

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3. Identifying Barren Soils

Today’s devotional lists two types of dangerous partners:

a) The Wicked (Marked for Destruction)

• Traits: Habitual sin, no repentance (Psalm 7:11).
• Example: Ahab’s idolatry (1 Kings 21:25-26).
• Result: Their judgment spills onto you (Joshua 7:1-26 – Achan’s sin affected Israel).

b) The Disobedient (Heaven-Closed)

• Traits: Ignores God’s Word (Jonah 1:1-3).
• Example: Jonah’s rebellion endangered sailors (Jonah 1:4-5).
• Result: Their storms become yours.

Action Step:
Pray: “Lord, expose any ‘barren soil’ relationships in my life.”

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4. How to Cultivate Fruitful Partnerships

Bad Soil	Good Soil Alternative	Scripture
Wicked friends	God-fearing mentors	Proverbs 13:20
Disobedient allies	Prayerful partners	Acts 2:42
Unequally yoked	Spirit-led relationships	2 Corinthians 6:14

Prayer Strategy:
“Father, connect me with destiny helpers who fear You. Sever ties that hinder my growth!”

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5. Prophetic Declarations for Divine Connections

The devotional closes with prayers:

1. “You will not sow on barren soils!”
2. “Every Ahaziah in your life is exposed and removed!”
3. “Your ‘good ground’ partnerships are revealed today!”

Stand on These Promises:

• “The righteous should choose his friends carefully” (Proverbs 12:26).
• “He who walks with wise men will be wise” (Proverbs 13:20).

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Final Thought: Your Network Determines Your Net Worth

Jehoshaphat’s legacy was marred by two bad partnerships, but yours won’t be!

“Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future. Choose wisely!”

Action Steps:

1. List your top 5 influencers. Assess their spiritual impact on you.
2. Fast for discernment to confirm/cancel key relationships.
3. Initiate godly alliances (join a small group, seek mentors).

“A single God-ordained connection can catapult you into destiny. Pray for one today!”

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OPEN HEAVEN 11 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: OPEN HEAVENS

MEMORISE
And the Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless the work of thine hand: and thou shall lend unto many nations, and thou shall not borrow.
Deuteronomy 28:12

READ: Matthew 3:16-17

16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 11 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

 There is a difference between working under open heavens and working under closed heavens. Today’s memory verse says that when the heavens are opened over you, they will give the rain in due season; you will get a harvest from your work, and as a result, you will begin to lend to nations. When the heavens are closed, according to Deuteronomy 28:23-24, the rain that falls will be like powder, and your efforts will be useless.

The way to experience open heavens, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, is to hearken diligently unto the word of the Lord and to observe and do all that He commands.

One of His commands is in Malachi 3:10:
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

When the heavens are opened over a person. everything he or she touches will begin to prosper. When you live a holy life and do the will of God, the heavens will open over you.

When Peter allowed Jesus to use his boat and then obeyed His instruction to let down his nets for a catch, his obedience led to an overflowing miracle. However, because Peter had operated under closed heavens for so long, he let down only one net. Even with that, he caught a great multitude of fishes (Luke 5:1-7); imagine what would have happened if he had let down many nets as Jesus instructed.

In the name that is above every other name, l pray that you will hear God’s voice concerning your next level and obey His instructions.

Prayer is another thing that causes a believer to walk under open heavens. When Jesus went to River Jordan to be baptised by John the Baptist, He did what other people didn’t do when they were being baptised: He prayed.

Now when all the people were baptised, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, Luke 3:21

While others entered the water and came out under closed heavens, Jesus prayed as He went into the water and came out under an open heaven. Spending time in fervent prayers will give you results that others do not have because the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man has great power and produces wonderful results (James 5:16).

PRAYER POINT:

Father, I pray for the grace to pray fervently and obey you diligently so that I can live under open heavens, in Jesus’ name

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1 Kings 6-7

HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 11 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Contrast: Open vs. Closed Heavens

Open Heaven devotional for today begins by contrasting two spiritual atmospheres:

• Open Heavens (Deuteronomy 28:12):
  • Divine provision (“rain in due season”).
  • Supernatural productivity (“lend to nations”).
• Closed Heavens (Deuteronomy 28:23-24):
  • Futility (“rain like powder”).
  • Frustration (“dust shall be your inheritance”).

Key Insight:

• Your spiritual climate determines your earthly outcomes. Closed heavens make labor fruitless; open heavens make work fruitful.

Application:
Diagnose your “spiritual weather”: Are you experiencing divine favor or unexplained resistance?

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2. The Keys to Unlocking Open Heavens

Today’s devotional outlines four non-negotiable keys:

a) Obedience to God’s Word (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)

• Example: Peter’s partial obedience (Luke 5:5 – one net) still brought a miracle, but full obedience would have maximized it.
• Modern Parallel: Tithing (Malachi 3:10) is a command with attached promises.

b) Prayer as a Heaven-Opener (Luke 3:21)

• Jesus’ Baptism: While others were baptized routinely, Jesus prayed → Heavens tore open.
• Principle: “Effectual fervent prayer” (James 5:16) changes spiritual atmospheres.

c) Holiness as a Prerequisite (Matthew 3:16-17)

• God declared “This is My beloved Son” before Jesus’ ministry began.
• Warning: Sin blocks heavens (Isaiah 59:1-2).

d) Divine Partnership (Luke 5:3-7)

• Peter’s boat (his workplace) became a miracle zone when surrendered to Jesus.

Action Step:
Audit your life: Which key(s) do you need to prioritize?

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3. The Results of Open Heavens

When heavens open over you:

1. Divine Acceleration:
   • Peter’s all-night failure became a record catch in minutes (Luke 5:5-6).
2. Supernatural Favor:
   • Joseph rose from prison to palace (Genesis 41:38-41).
3. Global Impact:
   • “You shall lend to nations” (Deuteronomy 28:12) → Influence beyond borders.

Modern Testimonies:

• Business: A tithing entrepreneur secures contracts effortlessly.
• Ministry: A praying church experiences unprecedented salvations.

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4. Warning: The Danger of Partial Obedience

Peter’s story reveals:

• One net (partial obedience) → Great catch.
• All nets (full obedience) → Overflowing abundance.

Lesson:

• Don’t limit God by half-hearted compliance.
• Closed heavens often persist due to unresolved disobedience (Joshua 7:10-12).

Prayer:
“Lord, reveal areas where I’ve held back. I choose full surrender today!”

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5. Prophetic Declarations for Your Breakthrough

The devotional for today closes with promises:

1. “Your heavens are opening now for unprecedented harvests!”
2. “Your ‘one net’ obedience will become ‘many nets’ abundance!”
3. “Your prayer life will tear open new dimensions of glory!”

Stand on These Promises:

• “The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory” (Psalm 97:6).
• “Ask rain from the Lord in the time of the latter rain” (Zechariah 10:1).

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Final Thought: Your Open Heaven Moment

Jesus’ baptism teaches:

• Routine actions (like baptism) become transformative when coupled with prayer.
• Your breakthrough may be one prayer away!

“Closed heavens are not your portion. Obedience + prayer = open skies over your destiny!”

Action Steps:

1. Repent of any known disobedience (e.g., untithed income, unconfessed sin).
2. Schedule extended prayer sessions this week to “pray open” your heavens.
3. Testify when breakthroughs come!

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The Open Heaven 10 April 2025 devotional for today is NO MORE LABOURING II. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NO MORE LABOURING II

MEMORISE
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
Exodus 33:14

READ: Deuteronomy 15:5-6
5 Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.
6 For the Lord thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I explained that labouring means working so hard and having little or nothing to show for it. Work is easier when there are results. When I go for Mount Zion Hour at the RCCG Headquarters, where I have to lay hands on thousands of people, it is hard work, but I don’t mind because testimonies follow.

When a pastor fasts, prays, preaches, and follows up converts with all of his or her strength, yet the church does not grow, it is a terrible experience. I know this because I have experienced it. In the early days of my ministry, God promised that I would lead a mighty end-time army, but I couldn’t see the army. The church congregation would increase by two members in one week and decrease by four the next week. I organised seminars every month, and many people would be in attendance. However, after the seminars, the congregation would remain small. One day, God asked me what I wanted for my birthday.

I replied that I wanted a miracle for every member of my congregation. He instructed me to organise a programme where He would be giving out the miracles. We called it the Holy Ghost Service, and that was how God turned things around for me.

When God speaks concerning a matter, results that human efforts cannot produce are achieved. For example, when we needed N17,000 to roof the first auditorium in Redemption City, I had only N1,000. At the same time, one of the RCCG pastors was building an accommodation for some members of his congregation, and he needed N1,000 to roof it. He came to me to ask me for the money, and I got upset and said, “I need N17,000, and I have only N1,000, and you want to collect it? Please leave my office.” He got up to leave, but God spoke to me and told me to give him the N1,000.

Reluctantly, I called him back and gave him the money. As he went away, God said, “Son, why are you grumbling? There were two problems; I solved one through you, and there’s only one left.”

Before the day ended, somebody came from another state in the country and said, “I have just collected rent from my tenants, and God said I should bring everything to you.” The money was exactly N17,000!

When you hear God’s voice, obey Him, and leave the rest to Him because your rest from labour and toil lies in your obedience.

KEY POINT:

God’s voice brings rest, but you won’t enjoy that rest until you obey all He says.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Kings 3-5

HYMN 21: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Agony of Fruitless Labor

The devotional for today opens with Daddy Adeboye’s raw testimony about ministerial struggles:

• Early days of RCCG: Despite seminars and efforts, growth was stagnant (“increase by two, decrease by four“).
• Divine Promise vs. Reality: God’s vision of a “mighty end-time army” seemed delayed.

Key Insight:

• Labor without God’s strategy leads to frustration (Psalm 127:1).
• Many believers/missionaries face this tension between divine promises and present realities.

Application:
✔ Are you laboring without results? Pause and seek God’s fresh instruction.

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2. The Turning Point: Obedience Over Effort

The breakthrough came when:

1. Adeboye Asked for Miracles:
   • His birthday request wasn’t for personal gain but for his congregation → Holy Ghost Services were born.
2. He Obeyed a Tough Command:
   • Giving his last N1,000 (needed for his own project) triggered a N17,000 miracle.

Biblical Parallels:

• Elijah and the Widow (1 Kings 17:13): Her last meal became endless provision.
• Peter’s Net (Luke 5:5): Obeying Jesus’ illogical command brought a catch.

Principle:

• Obedience in sacrifice unlocks supernatural supply (Malachi 3:10).

Action Step:
✔ Identify one “N1,000” (a resource/comfort God is asking you to release).

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3. The Rest of Obedience

Today’s devotional highlights:

• Labor ends where obedience begins (Exodus 33:14 – “I will give you rest”).
• Human effort vs. Divine Intervention:
  • Seminars (Adeboye’s plan) → Temporary results.
  • Holy Ghost Services (God’s plan) → Lasting revival.

Warning:

• Self-reliance leads to exhaustion (Isaiah 50:11 – “You walk in the light of your own fire”).

Prayer:
“Lord, reveal any area where I’m striving in my strength. Align me with Your strategy!”

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4. Keys to Transitioning from Labor to Rest

From…	To…	Scripture
Human planning	Divine instruction	Proverbs 3:5-6
Grudging sacrifice	Cheerful giving	2 Corinthians 9:7
Anxious toil	Trust-filled obedience	Matthew 6:33

Modern Examples:

• Business: A struggling entrepreneur tithes faithfully → Unexpected contracts.
• Ministry: A pastor shifts from program-driven to Spirit-led services → Explosive growth.

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5. Prophetic Declarations for the Reader

The devotional for today ends with promises for those who obey:

1. “Your ‘N1,000’ obedience will trigger ‘N17,000’ miracles.”
2. “Your labor is transitioning to divine rest today!”
3. “Your ‘Holy Ghost Service’ moment is coming!”

Stand on These Promises:

• “The Lord will command the blessing on you… in all to which you set your hand” (Deuteronomy 15:5-6).
• “You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow” (v. 6) → No more debt cycles!

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Final Thought: Your Turnaround Testimony

Daddy Adeboye’s N1,000 sacrifice seemed foolish, but:

• God’s math is multiplication (John 6:13 – 12 baskets leftover).
• Your small step of obedience is the seed for your next miracle.

Action Steps:

1. Write down one area of fruitless labor.
2. Ask God for His strategy (e.g., “Should I keep doing this? Change approach? Stop entirely?”).
3. Obey immediately, even if it seems costly.

“Your rest begins where your obedience does. Will you take the first step today?”

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The Open Heaven 9 April 2025 devotional for today is NO MORE LABOURING 1. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 9 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NO MORE LABOURING I

MEMORISE
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28

READ: Luke 5:1-7

And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 9 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In 1963, while I was a teacher at Ondo Boys’ High School in South-West Nigeria, I was teaching 35 lesson periods every week.

Another tutor, who had more experience and qualifications than me, was teaching just 21 lesson periods every week. He was earning four times more than I was earning and was still grumbling about the workload. I went to him and said, “Sir, you are teaching 21 lesson periods while l am teaching 35, yet you are earning four times what l am earning, and you are complaining.” He drew me close, patted me, and said, “My boy, you don’t understand. I’m being paid for what I have already done. I’m being paid for what is in my brain.” While I was labouring and earning peanuts, the other teacher wasn’t working as hard, yet he was earning more.

There is a difference between working diligently and labouring. A manual labourer has to work very hard to get little pay. You can’t call a manager a labourer; both of them go to their workplaces in the morning, but one goes to work, and the other goes to labour.

Even though a manager arrives at the office very early every day and works hard, he or she gets paid something worthwhile for his or her efforts. In Genesis 2:15, God gave Adam a garden to tend. Some Bible scholars have described the Garden of Eden to be as big as Lagos, Nigeria. To ask one man to keep a garden of that size requires a lot of work.

However, Adam was working, not labouring. After he fell into sin, he began to labour (Genesis 3:17-19), such that when he worked, he sweated – it wasn’t recorded that he sweated before this time. Additionally, after labouring and sweating, the ground yielded thorns and thistles.

In Luke 5:5, Peter toiled all night and caught nothing – that is labouring. Even though he worked hard all night, he had nothing to show for it. However, Peter’s labouring days ended when Jesus came into his life. If you have been labouring and you want your labouring days to come to an end, rebuild your connection with God, and He will put an end to fruitless labours in your life forever.

Beloved, if for whatever reason, you are experiencing fruitless labour even though you have surrendered your life to Christ and are living according to His will, I decree that the Lord will step into your situation today and put an end to labouring in your life, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT:
An active connection with God will ensure that you do not experience fruitless labour.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 Kings 1-2

HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 9 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Difference Between Work and Labor

Open Heaven devotional for today begins by contrasting two biblical concepts:

• Work (Divine Assignment):
  • Adam in Eden (Genesis 2:15): Purposeful, joyful stewardship without sweat.
  • The manager: Rewarded for wisdom and skill, not just effort.
• Labor (Fruitless Toil):
  • Post-Fall Adam (Genesis 3:17-19): Sweaty, frustrating struggle with thorns.
  • Peter’s fishing (Luke 5:5): All-night effort yielded nothing.

Key Insight:

• Sin broke humanity’s productive covenant with God, replacing work with labor.
• Jesus restores us to Edenic productivity (John 15:5 – “Without Me, you can do nothing”).

Application:
✔ Audit your life: Are you working (in God’s flow) or laboring (in human strain)?

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2. The Teacher’s Parable: Wisdom Over Sweat

Pastor Adeboye’s school experience illustrates:

• The laborer (Adeboye): 35 lessons/week → Peanuts.
• The “worker” (Senior teacher): 21 lessons/week → 4x pay for “what’s in his brain.”

Spiritual Parallel:

• Laborers rely on human effort (Galatians 3:3).
• Workers operate by divine wisdom (James 1:5) and covenant grace.

Warning:

• Religious activity ≠ Kingdom productivity (Matthew 7:22-23).

Prayer:
“Lord, transition me from laboring to working in Your wisdom!”

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3. Jesus’ Intervention: Ending Fruitless Labor

Peter’s story (Luke 5:1-7) reveals:

1. The Problem: Self-reliance (“we toiled all night“) → Empty nets.
2. The Solution: Obedience to Christ’s word (“let down your nets“) → Overflow.
3. The Result: Divine partnership (“from now on you will catch men” – v. 10).

Modern Examples:

• Business owners seeing no profit despite hard work.
• Ministers with crowded altars but few conversions.

Action Step:
✔ Identify one area of “empty nets.” Ask Jesus for His strategy today.

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4. The Root of Fruitless Labor

Today’s devotional identifies three causes of unproductive toil:

Cause	Solution	Scripture
Disconnection from God	Rebuild prayer life	John 15:4-5
Operating in the flesh	Lean on the Spirit	Zechariah 4:6
Unhealed sin wounds	Repent and receive grace	James 5:16

Prophetic Promise:

• “Your labor ends where your obedience to God’s voice begins!”

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5. Stepping Into Divine Productivity

The devotional for today closes with practical steps to cease laboring:

1. Surrender Your Methods to Christ
   • Like Peter, obey even when Jesus’ instructions seem illogical (Luke 5:5).
2. Prioritize Rest Over Striving
   • Enter God’s Sabbath rest (Hebrews 4:9-10) – work from peace, not panic.
3. Claim Covenant Promises
   • Declare: “The blessing of the Lord makes rich without toil” (Proverbs 10:22).

Prayer of Release:
“Father, I exchange my labor for Your rest. Teach me to work with You, not for You. End every cycle of fruitless effort in my life, in Jesus’ name!”

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Final Thought: Your Edenic Restoration

Adam’s curse of thorns (Genesis 3:18) was reversed by Christ’s crown of thorns (John 19:5). Now:

• You are restored to joyful productivity (Isaiah 61:7).
• Your work will bear eternal fruit (1 Corinthians 15:58).

“Stop sweating over empty nets—let Jesus fill them beyond measure!”

Action Steps:

1. Meditate on Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus’ yoke is easy, His burden light.
2. Replace one hour of “labor” (e.g., anxious planning) with worship.
3. Testify when God transforms your toil into triumph.

“In Christ, your work becomes worship, and your productivity becomes a testimony!”

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