Category: Open Heavens Devotional

The Open Heavens 5 April 2026 devotional for today is SHARE THE GOOD NEWS II.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heavens 4 April 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVENS 5 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SHARE THE GOOD NEWS II

MEMORISE
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
Psalm 40:9

READ: 2 Kings 7:3-16
3 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?
4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.
5 And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.

6 For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.
7 Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.
8 And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence also, and went and hid it.
9 Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household.
10 So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses tied, and the tents as they were.

11 And he called the porters; and they told it to the king’s house within.
12 And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we be hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.
13 And one of his servants answered and said, Let some take, I pray thee, five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city, (behold, they are as all the multitude of Israel that are left in it: behold, I say, they are even as all the multitude of the Israelites that are consumed:) and let us send and see.
14 They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

15 And they went after them unto Jordan: and, lo, all the way was full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the king.
16 And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 5 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Today’s Bible reading tells us about how four leprous men rescued an entire city from its terrible economic situation. Before then, there had been a severe famine in Samaria for a prolonged time, and things got so bad that mothers began to eat their children (2 Kings 6:26-29). After a while, Elisha, God’s servant, proclaimed God’s word that things would change for good the very next day.

Unaware of the prophetic word from the mouth of God’s servant, the four lepers, who lived outside the city gates, decided to take a bold step to go into the enemy’s camp. Their action paid off because God had caused the enemy soldiers to flee from their camp because they heard what sounded like a mighty army marching towards them. When the lepers entered the enemy’s camp, they found out that all the soldiers had fled and had left behind all their food and other supplies. They were amazed, and they ate, drank, gathered silver, gold, and other precious items. However, after a while, they stopped and questioned their selfishness:

Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household.
2 Kings 7:9

The lepers knew that it was a day of good tidings, so they refused to keep the good news to themselves. They reported their discovery to the king’s household, and that was how God’s word about a miraculous turnaround in the economic situation of the city came to pass the very next day.

If you are a Christian, then you know that today is a day of good tidings. Jesus died and resurrected to bring us into a new day. Jeremiah 31:31 tells us about the days when God will make a new covenant with His people. These are the days of that new covenant; the days of God’s grace and victory over the nature of sin. If you are not sharing this good news and telling others about the wonderful works of God, you are denying them the opportunity of enjoying God’s blessings.

Beloved, God has saved you from satan’s bondage and freed you from his burdens. One way to appreciate Him for this is to become a habitual testifier of His goodness. Don’t keep the good news of Christ’s redemption to yourself.

Happy Easter!

ACTION POINT:

Tell at least one person about how Jesus saved you today.

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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 5 APRIL 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalm 40:9

“I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.”
David declares that he has not held back from speaking about God’s righteousness. He couldn’t keep silent, and neither should we.

BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 7:3-16

This is one of the most dramatic turnaround stories in the Bible. The city of Samaria was under siege, facing a horrific famine so severe that mothers were forced to eat their children. Outside the city gates, four lepers—outcasts with nothing to lose—decided to surrender to the enemy camp, hoping for mercy. But God had already moved: He caused the Syrian army to hear the sound of chariots and horses, and they fled in panic, leaving behind all their food, gold, and supplies. The lepers stumbled upon a feast. After eating their fill, they realized something crucial: keeping this news to themselves while the city starved would bring disaster upon them. They ran back and told the king’s household, and the entire city was saved. This passage teaches us that good news is not meant to be hoarded—it must be shared.

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The Danger of Keeping Good News to Yourself

In today’s powerful Easter devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye uses the story of the four lepers to deliver a urgent message: you have been blessed to be a blessing, and silence in the face of good news is selfishness. If you have tasted God’s goodness, you have a responsibility to tell others.

The Lepers’ Dilemma

Think about the position of these four men. They were lepers—the lowest of the low in Israelite society. They lived outside the city, forbidden from interacting with healthy people. The famine affected them too, but they had no one to blame but their circumstances.

When they stumbled upon the abandoned Syrian camp, they couldn’t believe their eyes. Food everywhere. Gold and silver just lying around. They ate until they were full, then started gathering treasure for themselves. It must have felt like their lucky day—the outcasts finally got theirs.

But then something shifted in their hearts. They stopped and said to each other: “We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace.”

They realized two things:

1. This was a day of good news—a divine moment of turnaround
2. Keeping silent while others perished was wrong

Their conclusion was striking: “If we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us.”They understood that hoarding blessing brings a curse. You cannot enjoy God’s goodness while your brothers and sisters are dying in ignorance.

You Are Living in a Day of Good Tidings

Daddy Adeboye connects this Old Testament story directly to our lives today. We are living in the days of the new covenant. Jeremiah 31:31 promised that God would make a new covenant with His people—and through Jesus Christ, that covenant has come.

• Jesus died to set you free from bondage
• Jesus rose again to give you victory over sin
• Jesus opened the door for everyone to come to God

This is the greatest good news in human history. But here is the question the devotional asks: Are you keeping it to yourself?

The Selfishness of Silence

When you know the way out of sin but don’t tell the sinner, you are like the lepers eating in the camp while Samaria starves.

• When you have received healing but don’t tell the sick what God can do, you are hoarding testimony.
• When you have peace with God but don’t tell those still carrying guilt and shame, you are withholding the cure.

The devotional warns that this is not just unfortunate—it can bring mischief upon you. God blesses you not just for your sake, but for the sake of others. If you block the flow of blessing, you risk cutting yourself off from the source.

What Happens When You Tell

The lepers ran to the king’s household and shared the news. Immediately, the city was saved. The famine ended just as Elisha had prophesied. One act of sharing triggered the fulfillment of God’s word for the entire nation.

Your testimony can do the same:

• Your family member who is far from God could be saved through your story
• Your colleague struggling with depression could find hope through what God did for you
• Your neighbor considering suicide could change their mind because you shared your testimony

Easter: The Ultimate Day of Good Tidings

The devotional is written with Easter in mind—the season when we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the ultimate “day of good tidings.” If there was ever a time to open your mouth and tell others what God has done, it is now.

The lepers didn’t wait until morning. They didn’t wait for a more convenient time. They ran immediately to share the news. Easter gives you the perfect opportunity to do the same.

How to Become a Habitual Testifier

Daddy Adeboye calls us to be “habitual testifiers”—people who naturally and regularly share God’s goodness. Here is how:

1. Recognize Every Day as a Day of Good Tidings: Don’t wait for spectacular miracles. See God’s daily faithfulness—waking up, protection, provision—as reasons to testify.
2. Speak Up Immediately: Like the lepers, don’t delay. When God does something good, tell someone right away. The longer you wait, the easier it is to stay silent.
3. Use Easter Openings: People are more open to spiritual conversations during Easter. Take advantage of this season to invite someone to church or share what Jesus means to you.
4. Overcome the Fear of Man: The lepers were outcasts, but they still went to the king’s household. If they could speak despite their low status, you can speak despite your fears.
5. Remember the Consequence of Silence: When you are tempted to stay quiet, remember the lepers’ warning: “Some mischief will come upon us.” Silence is not safe—it is dangerous.

Conclusion: Don’t Let Your City Starve

Imagine if the lepers had just enjoyed their feast and kept walking. Families in Samaria would have died through the night, not knowing that deliverance was just outside the gate. Their blood would have been on the lepers’ hands.

People around you are starving spiritually. They are dying in sin, trapped in depression, drowning in worry. And you have the answer. You carry the good news of the new covenant. You know the One who died and rose again.

Don’t let them perish while you enjoy your blessing in silence. Run and tell them. This Easter, be like the lepers. Go to the king’s household. Go to your family. Go to your neighbors. Tell them it’s a day of good tidings.

Pray this:
“Father, forgive me for the times I have kept silent about Your goodness. Open my mouth and give me boldness to share the good news. Help me to see that every day is a day of good tidings because of Jesus. Use me this Easter to bring someone out of famine and into Your feast. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify one person who needs to hear the good news this Easter. Pray for them and look for a natural opportunity to share.
• Invite someone to church for your Easter service. Don’t assume they won’t come—just ask.
• Prepare your testimony: Write down a one-minute version of what God has done for you. Practice it so you’re ready to share anytime.
• Refuse to hoard: Every time God blesses you this week, ask yourself: “Who needs to hear about this?”

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The Open Heavens 4 April 2026 devotional for today is SHARE THE GOOD NEWS I.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heavens 3 April 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVENS 4 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SHARE THE GOOD NEWS I

MEMORISE
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
Psalm 40:10

READ: Mark 5:1-20
1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.
17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 4 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

When the Almighty God set the madman of Gadara free in today’s Bible reading, He told him to tell other people about what God had done for him. As a result, the man began to go around, telling others about what Jesus Christ had done for him.

One of the things God told me at one time was that I should tell His people that the more they testify, the more miracles they would get from Him. When God does something in your life, you should tell others about what He has done; do not keep the good news of His love and forgiveness to yourself.

When the Samaritan woman who met Jesus by a well in Sychar encountered Jesus, she ran to tell everyone who would listen about her experience. She said, “Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” (John 4:29).

A long time ago, I was going through a difficult time, and things were really tough for me. However, whenever people asked me how I was doing, l always told them that God was working overtime in taking care of me. I never stopped testifying of His goodness, and today, I am even bolder to say that God is working extra overtime to take care of me. I am never ashamed to share the good things that God has done for me.

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4

People who worship idols invite others to join their cults by telling and showing them what they have received from the devil. They do not hide what they get from satan, even though his gifts always come with hidden and terrible consequences.

The Scripture above tells us that if we hide the good news of the things that God has done for us, the people who are on the path of destruction will not receive salvation. When God does something in your life, you must not hide it; rather, share the testimony with other people unless He tells you otherwise. Tell your friends, co- workers, and neighbours about the goodness of the Lord this Easter season. Encourage them to taste and see that the Lord is good indeed (Psalm 34:8).

KEY POINT:

If we do not share the good things that God has done for us, many people will remain under the devil’s bondage.

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MEMORISE: Psalm 40:10

“I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.”
David declares here that he refused to keep God’s goodness a secret. His testimony was not just for himself—it was for the congregation, for the people around him who needed to hear what God had done.

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:1-20

This is the powerful story of the madman of Gadara—a man possessed by a legion of demons, living among tombs, cutting himself, beyond anyone’s ability to control. Jesus delivered him completely, and the demons entered a herd of pigs that rushed into the sea. When the man begged to follow Jesus, the Lord gave him a surprising command: “Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee.” The man obeyed and began publishing in Decapolis all that Jesus had done. This passage establishes a key principle: deliverance is not just for your benefit—it comes with a commission to testify.

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The Testimony That Unlocks More Miracles

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye shares a divine secret that God revealed to him personally: the more you testify, the more miracles you receive. Testifying is not just about giving God glory—it is a spiritual trigger that opens the door for more of His power in your life.

Why Testimony Matters So Much

When you look at the Bible reading, you see something interesting. The delivered man wanted to follow Jesus, probably out of gratitude and love. But Jesus sent him back to his own community. Why? Because his testimony was needed there. The people of Decapolis knew this man as the terrifying, uncontrollable madman. If they could see him sitting, clothed, and in his right mind, they would have to acknowledge that something real had happened. His testimony was the evidence they needed.

The devotional gives us two powerful examples of people who understood this urgency:

The Samaritan Woman (John 4): She met Jesus at the well, and He revealed her entire life story to her. She didn’t keep this encounter to herself. She ran back to the city and told everyone, “Come, see a man which told me all things that ever I did.” Her testimony brought a whole community to Jesus.

Daddy Adeboye’s Personal Example: During a difficult time in his life, when things were tough, he made a decision. Whenever anyone asked how he was doing, he didn’t list his problems—he declared that God was working overtime to take care of him. He kept testifying even when the situation hadn’t fully changed. And today, he testifies even more boldly that God is working extra overtime. His testimony didn’t wait for the full manifestation—it helped create it.

The Danger of Silence

The devotional issues a serious warning from 2 Corinthians 4:3-4. If our gospel is hidden, it is hidden only to those who are perishing. The enemy has blinded the minds of unbelievers, and one of the primary ways their eyes are opened is through our testimony.

Think about this: people who serve other gods are not shy about it. They openly share what they believe they have received from their sources. They invite others to join them. They are bold about their allegiance.

How much more should we be bold about the living God? If we hide what God has done, we are essentially cooperating with the enemy’s plan to keep people in darkness. Our silence can cost someone their salvation.

What Testimony Does

When you share your testimony, several things happen:

1. It Glorifies God: Your story points to His power and faithfulness, not your own strength.
2. It Encourages Others: Someone hearing your testimony may be on the verge of giving up. Your story becomes their fuel to keep trusting.
3. It Confronts Unbelief: The enemy wants people to believe God doesn’t answer prayers. Your testimony is living proof that He does.
4. It Opens the Door for More: As Daddy Adeboye learned from God, testimony triggers more miracles. When you are thankful for what God has done, He trusts you with more.

How to Testify Effectively

You don’t need a big pulpit to share what God has done. Here are practical ways to obey this instruction:

1. Tell Your Friends and Family: Start with the people closest to you. Let them know what God has done in your life—healing, provision, deliverance, peace, or guidance.
2. Share at Work: When colleagues ask how your weekend was or how you are doing, use it as an opportunity to mention God’s goodness. You don’t have to preach a sermon—just a simple statement like “God really came through for me this week” can plant a seed.
3. Use This Easter Season: The devotional specifically mentions Easter as a perfect time to share. People are more open during this season. Invite someone to church. Tell them why Jesus matters to you.
4. Don’t Wait for Perfection: Like Daddy Adeboye, testify even while you are still trusting God for the full breakthrough. Your faith-filled testimony in the middle of the battle is powerful.

Conclusion: Your Story Could Save Someone

The madman of Gadara probably didn’t realize that his testimony would be recorded in Scripture for thousands of years to read. He just told his friends what Jesus had done. But that simple obedience became part of the eternal Word of God.

You don’t know who is watching your life. You don’t know who needs to hear your story. Someone in your circle is on the path to destruction, blinded by the enemy. Your testimony could be the light that opens their eyes.

Don’t hide it. Don’t be shy. Don’t wait for a perfect moment. Open your mouth and declare what the Lord has done. The more you testify, the more miracles are coming your way.

Pray this:
“Father, forgive me for the times I have kept silent about Your goodness. Give me boldness to share what You have done in my life. Open doors for me to testify to my friends, my family, and my colleagues. Use my story to draw others to You. And as I testify, Lord, release more miracles into my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Write down three things God has done for you recently. Keep this list handy so you always have a testimony ready.
• Identify one person you can share your testimony with this week. Pray for them and look for an opportunity.
• During this Easter season, invite at least one person to church or to an Easter program. Tell them why Jesus is worth celebrating.
• Practice giving God the glory in everyday conversations. Instead of just saying “I’m fine,” try saying “God has been good to me.”

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The Open Heavens 3 April 2026 devotional for today is THE BURDEN BEARER.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heavens 2 April 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE BURDEN BEARER

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

READ: Isaiah 53:4-5
4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 3 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s memory verse, Jesus invited us to lay our burdens on Him. A burden, in this context, refers to a difficult situation that a person must deal with.

Often, burdens attach themselves to people against their will, and they cannot remove them on their own. In 1 Kings 17:10-12, the widow of Zarephath had little food left because Elijah had prophesied that there would be no rain or dew until he decreed otherwise (1 Kings 17:1). God pronounced the judgment through the prophet because of the king’s idolatry; therefore, the widow was suffering, not because she committed any offence, but because of the sins of the head of her nation, and there was nothing she could do to get rid of the situation.

In 2 Kings 5:1, the Bible tells us that Naaman was rich and famous; however, he was a leper. Leprosy was incurable in those days, and if money or fame could have solved his problem, he would not be in the situation he was in. If leprosy were something he could cut away with a sword, he would have destroyed it because he was a military general.

However, he couldn’t do anything about it despite his wealth and influence. Beloved, have you been carrying a burden for a long time? Do you have problems that you cannot do anything about? If your answer is yes, I rejoice with you today because there is someone called the Burden Bearer; His name is Jesus Christ. I join my faith with yours that as you cry to Him for help today, He will answer you.

Sin is a heavy burden that crushes those under it. When the burden of sin is upon a fellow, the fellow will remain under the devil’s heavy yoke until he or she meets a stronger person who can remove the yoke. Mark 3:27 says that no one can enter a strong man’s house and steal from him without first tying him up.

Jesus is the only One who can deliver those who are weighed down by the burden of sin (Matthew 1:21, Acts 4:12). Are you burdened by sin? Jesus is calling you today. He wants to deliver you and give you rest from the burden of sin if you surrender your life to Him. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, acknowledge Him as Lord and Saviour over your life. Once you do this, He will bear your burden and give you a new life in Him.

ACTION POINT:

Jesus is waiting for you to cast all your burdens on Him, and Hw will give you rest.

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MEMORISE: Matthew 11:28

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
This is one of the most loving invitations in all of Scripture. Jesus doesn’t scold the weary or shame the burdened—He simply opens His arms and says, “Come.”

BIBLE READING: Isaiah 53:4-5

This passage is a beautiful prophecy about the suffering Messiah. It tells us that Jesus Himself took our infirmities and bore our sorrows. He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement that brought us peace was laid upon Him, and by His stripes, we are healed. This scripture reveals that Jesus didn’t just come to teach us—He came to carry what we could not carry and to pay for what we could not afford.

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The Burden Bearer Has Arrived

In today’s comforting devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye directs our attention to the most important invitation ever given: Jesus calling the weary to come to Him. The message is simple but profound—there are some burdens you were never designed to carry, and the One who can carry them is waiting for you.

Burdens You Didn’t Choose

The devotional explains that a burden is not just any problem. It is a difficult situation that attaches itself to you against your will—something you cannot remove by your own effort. Daddy Adeboye gives two powerful examples from the Bible to illustrate this:

The Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17): This woman was suffering because of a famine in the land. But here’s the important detail: the famine came because of the king’s idolatry, not because of anything she did wrong. She was an innocent victim of national sin. There was nothing she could do to make it rain. She couldn’t farm, she couldn’t trade, she couldn’t fix the economy. She was simply stuck with a burden she didn’t create and couldn’t remove.

Naaman the Syrian (2 Kings 5): Here was a man who had everything—wealth, fame, position, and military success. He was a general, a hero, a man of power. But under all his achievements, he carried leprosy. And leprosy didn’t care about his money or his sword. He couldn’t buy his way out or fight his way out. His burden was incurable by human means.

These two stories show us something important: burdens don’t discriminate. They fall on the innocent and the powerful alike. And human solutions—whether hard work, money, or influence—are useless against them.

The Only One Who Can Help

If you have been carrying a burden for a long time—sickness, financial pressure, family trouble, depression, or anything else that won’t go away—today’s message is for you. There is Someone called the Burden Bearer. His name is Jesus Christ.

The devotional reminds us of a spiritual principle from Mark 3:27: you cannot rob a strong man’s house without first tying him up. This means that if the devil is holding you captive with a burden, you need someone stronger than the devil to set you free. That someone is Jesus. He is the only One strong enough to enter the enemy’s house, tie him up, and take back what belongs to you.

The Heaviest Burden of All: Sin

Beyond physical and financial burdens, there is one burden that is heavier than all others: the burden of sin. Sin weighs down the soul. It separates us from God. It keeps us under the devil’s yoke. And just like leprosy or famine, we cannot remove it by ourselves. No amount of good works, church attendance, or self-effort can lift the weight of sin.

But here is the good news: Jesus came specifically to deal with this burden. Matthew 1:21 says He will save His people from their sins. Acts 4:12 says there is no other name by which we can be saved. He is the only One who can untie the ropes that bind us.

What You Must Do Today

The invitation is open. Jesus is not hiding from you—He is calling you. But you must respond. Here is what that looks like:

1. Acknowledge the Burden: Stop pretending you can handle it on your own. Admit that you are carrying something too heavy for you.
2. Come to Jesus: Not to religion, not to a church program, not to your own efforts—but to Jesus Himself. He is the Burden Bearer.
3. Surrender Your Life: If the burden of sin is on you, the only way to be free is to give your life to Christ. Acknowledge Him as Lord and Saviour. Confess your sins and turn from them.
4. Receive His Rest: Once you come to Him, He doesn’t just lighten the load—He gives you rest. Complete rest. The kind of peace that comes from knowing the strongest One is now carrying what you could not.

Conclusion: Your Help Has Arrived

You may have tried everything. You may have wept, struggled, fought, and failed. But today, the Burden Bearer is standing before you with open arms. He knows your situation. He saw the widow of Zarephath, and He saw Naaman. He sees you too.

Don’t carry that weight another day. Don’t let pride or shame keep you from coming. He is stronger than your problem, mightier than your enemy, and kinder than you can imagine. Come to Him today.

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I am tired of carrying this burden alone. I have tried everything, but nothing has worked. Today, I come to You just as I am. I surrender my life to You. Forgive my sins and lift this heavy load from my shoulders. I receive Your rest. Thank You for being my Burden Bearer. In Your mighty name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Write down your burden: Put it on paper. Then physically hand it to God in prayer, declaring that you are giving it to the Burden Bearer.
• If you have never given your life to Christ, find a Bible-believing church this week and share your decision with a pastor. Take the step of baptism as a public declaration of your new life.
• Memorise Matthew 11:28. When the weight tries to come back, speak this verse out loud and remind the enemy that you have given your burden to Jesus.

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The Open Heavens 2 April 2026 devotional for today is HELP IS ON THE WAY!.

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 2 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HELP IS ON THE WAY!

MEMORISE
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, Nor take up their names into my lips.
Psalm 16:4

READ: Exodus 20:1-5
1 And God spake all these words, saying,
2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lordthy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 2 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Sometime in 1980, there was a woman in RCCG who was trusting God for the fruit of the womb. Although we all prayed for the woman as a church, my wife and I took it upon ourselves to pray for her regularly on our family altar.

Shortly after, she informed us that she was pregnant. On hearing the good news, we were really happy for her. We were dancing and singing praises to God on her behalf when she told us, “Somebody advised me to look elsewhere for a solution to my childlessness.” She continued, “The people I went to for a solution also used the Bible.

However, they also performed some traditional rituals and asked me to participate in certain rituals as well. Look at the result now; I am pregnant.” This happened over four decades ago, yet the last time I heard of her, she was still pregnant.

There was another woman who also desperately wanted a child. She got tired of waiting on God, so she sought fetish means to find a solution to her problem. Shortly after, she became pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy. After she had her baby, she told those who were still waiting on the Lord, “You better take action and get a solution to your problem like I did, instead of wasting your time praying.”

When the woman’s son was about six years old, he went into her room one day, stripped himself naked, and said, “Let’s have sex.” The mother was shocked and asked him, “What did you say?” The boy responded, “I said I want to have sex with you.” The perplexed mother then took him to a deliverance minister. During the deliverance session, the boy said, “Don’t waste your time; I am not possessed. I am a demon incarnate.”

Beloved, do not seek any kind of help outside God. Those who seek other gods and alternatives to God will eventually end up in sorrow.

Today’s memory verse says that the sorrow of those who seek after other gods shall be multiplied. Those who seek help apart from God always pay dearly for it because the devil has nothing free to give. I implore you today to continue to tarry in God’s presence.

Put your complete trust in Him because His help is on the way, and He will never disappoint you (Hebrews 10:35-38) I pray that the Lord will continue to uphold you and strengthen your faith in Him, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please help me to wait patiently on You for Your help at all times.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Samuel 4-7

Open Heavens HYMN 58: MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING ELSE

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 2 APRIL 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalm 16:4

“Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.”

This verse is a strong warning against seeking help from any source outside God. Daddy Adeboye emphasizes that when people abandon God for alternative spiritual solutions, they may appear to get quick results, but those results come with hidden sorrow and spiritual bondage.

God is a jealous God who desires exclusive devotion. When a person runs to other gods, the immediate relief they experience often hides long-term consequences.

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BIBLE READING: Exodus 20:1–5

This passage contains the opening commandments that define the foundation of a believer’s relationship with God.

Key Insights from the Passage:

• v.1–2: God establishes Himself as the One who delivers His people.
• v.3: “You shall have no other gods before Me.”
• v.4: God forbids idols and substitutes for His power.
• v.5: God is a jealous God who will not share His glory.

These commands remind believers that true worship requires loyalty. God’s people must depend on Him alone.

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The Danger of Looking Elsewhere for Help

Daddy Adeboye shares a real incident from 1980 involving a woman who was trusting God for the fruit of the womb.

The Church’s Response:

• The church prayed earnestly for her
• Daddy Adeboye and his wife prayed for her consistently at their family altar

Soon afterward, the woman reported that she was pregnant, and everyone rejoiced—until the truth came out.

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The Hidden Source Behind the “Solution”

The woman later confessed that she had visited people who claimed to use the Bible but also combined it with traditional rituals.

This mixture of truth and deception is dangerous.

Why It Is Dangerous:

• It appears spiritual
• It uses Scripture as a disguise
• It mixes God’s word with demonic practices

Daddy Adeboye reveals a shocking detail: decades later, the pregnancy had still not produced a child.

This illustrates that solutions obtained outside God may look promising but remain incomplete or cursed.

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The Second Example: A Costly Shortcut

Another woman also desired a child and became tired of waiting on God.

Instead of continuing in prayer, she turned to fetish means.

The Immediate Result:

• She became pregnant quickly
• She delivered a baby boy

Encouraged by this outcome, she even mocked those who were still trusting God.

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The Hidden Price of Demonic Help

When the boy was about six years old, something disturbing happened.

He entered his mother’s room, removed his clothes, and made an immoral demand toward her.

Shocked and terrified, the mother sought help from a deliverance minister.

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The Shocking Revelation

During the deliverance session, the boy spoke with unusual clarity:

“I am not possessed. I am a demon incarnate.”

This horrifying confession revealed the spiritual transaction behind the child’s birth.

Key Lesson:

The devil never gives anything for free. Every demonic gift carries a hidden agenda and destructive price.

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The Principle of Multiplied Sorrows

Psalm 16:4 explains the outcome of seeking other gods:

• Sorrows multiply
• Bondage increases
• Peace disappears

What seemed like a shortcut becomes a long road of suffering.

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Why Believers Must Wait on God

Daddy Adeboye strongly urges believers to resist the temptation of alternative solutions.

Reasons to Trust God Alone:

• God’s blessings come without sorrow.
• God’s timing produces lasting results.
• God’s help never enslaves His children.

When God gives a miracle, it brings peace, joy, and divine covering.

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The Danger of Spiritual Mixtures

Some people mix:

• Christianity with traditional practices
• Prayer with charms
• Faith with superstition

But God does not accept partial allegiance.

Exodus 20 makes it clear: God demands exclusive worship.

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The Reward of Patient Faith

Hebrews 10:35–38 encourages believers not to throw away their confidence.

Those who wait on God will eventually see:

• Fulfilled promises
• Genuine breakthroughs
• Lasting blessings

God may take time, but He never fails.

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Conclusion: Trust God Completely

Beloved, when problems persist, the temptation to seek quick solutions can be strong. However, Daddy Adeboye warns that every shortcut outside God leads to deeper trouble.

Remain steadfast in faith, prayer, and obedience. God’s help may not always come immediately, but when it comes, it will be pure, complete, and permanent.

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Prayer

“Father, strengthen my faith to trust You completely. Deliver me from every temptation to seek help outside Your will. Uphold me as I wait for Your perfect solution, and let Your blessings come into my life without sorrow, in Jesus’ name.”

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Action Steps

• Examine your life for any reliance on ungodly alternatives.
• Renounce every form of spiritual mixture.
• Commit to waiting patiently on God’s timing.
• Meditate on Psalm 16:4 and Exodus 20:3 daily.

Remember:
God’s help may require patience, but it never brings regret. Stay faithful—your breakthrough from the Lord will come at the appointed time.

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The Open Heavens 1 April 2026 devotional for today is WORD OF POWER 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 HEAVENS 1 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WORD OF POWER II

MEMORISE:
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
Mark 11:23

READ: Mark 5:35-43
35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 1 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Many years ago, I was visiting one of our parishes abroad, and when I landed at the airport, one of the pastors who usually came to welcome me anytime I visited the country was not there.

When I asked about him, I was told that he was dying in a hospital. I asked if we could stop at the hospital on our way from the airport, and I was taken there immediately. In that hospital, they had a special room where people with ‘hopeless’ cases were kept.

Once a patient was moved to that room, it meant that the fellow would likely not survive whatever ailment he or she had, and this was where the pastor was kept. He had cancer, and the doctors’ reports were not good at all. I prayed for him and commanded the spirit of death to take its hands off him. I didn’t pray for the other patients in the room because, in that country, you can be arrested for praying for a sick person when the fellow has not given his or her consent.

After praying for the pastor, I left the hospital immediately. About three days later, he was completely healed and was discharged. It wasn’t my doing; rather, it was God who backed up my word with so much power.

I learnt later that on the day he was discharged, every other person in the room was discharged as well. Imagine what could have happened if I had heard the sad report concerning him and just sympathised with him instead of declaring the word of God over him.

Child of God, you might not know the great miracles you are hindering if you refuse to speak God’s word to unfavourable situations. You must realise that you are not ordinary and your words carry power because you are a child of God. When you encounter a mountain in the way of your progress, speak to it in the name of Jesus, and it will obey you (Mark 11:23).

Revelation 1:6 says that you are a king, and Ecclesiastes 8:4 says that where the word of a king is, there is power. This means that whenever you speak, power shows up. Doubt is one of the major things that can stop power from showing up when you speak. Beloved, don’t keep quiet in the face of negative situations; speak God’s word over them in faith, and they will turn around completely for good, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT:

When children of God speak God’s word in faith, God’s power shows up on the scene.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Samuel 1-3

Open Heavens HYMN 49: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD

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MEMORISE: Mark 11:23

“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”
This verse establishes the law of faith: your words have creative power when spoken without doubt.

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:35-43

Jairus receives news that his daughter is dead, but Jesus ignores the negative report, speaks life, and raises her.

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The Power of Your Royal Decree

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) shares a powerful testimony to teach us one of the most important lessons in the Christian faith: Your words matter. As a child of God, you are not ordinary, and keeping silent in the face of trouble can actually hinder the miracles God wants to perform.

You Are Not Ordinary

The story begins with a tragic report: a pastor was dying of cancer in a hospital, placed in a “hopeless cases” room. The natural response would be to weep, sympathize, and prepare for the worst. But Daddy Adeboye understood a spiritual principle. He didn’t just feel sorry for the man; he opened his mouth and spoke.

He commanded the spirit of death to leave. He used the authority given to him in Christ. The result? Not only was the pastor healed three days later, but every other patient in that room was also discharged! This shows us that one person operating in faith can shift the atmosphere for everyone around them.

Why Your Words Carry Weight

The devotional anchors this truth in two key scriptures:

1. You are a King (Revelation 1:6): In the natural realm, when a king speaks, things happen. Laws are passed, armies move, and nations shift. In the spiritual realm, you are royalty. Ecclesiastes 8:4 confirms this: “Where the word of a king is, there is power.” Therefore, when you, as a royal priest, speak God’s word, power is released to back it up.
2. The Law of Faith (Mark 11:23): Jesus didn’t say “if you pray about the mountain.” He said “if you say to the mountain.” There is a point where prayer transitions into declaration. You must open your mouth and address the problem directly.

The Danger of Silence

One of the most challenging statements in the devotional is this: “You might not know the great miracles you are hindering if you refuse to speak God’s word.”

When you look at a financial crisis, a sickness, or a family problem and say nothing, you are allowing the “mountain” to stay put. Silence in the face of the enemy’s report is passive agreement with defeat. Instead, like Jesus in the Bible reading (Mark 5), we must ignore the negative news (“she is dead”) and speak the word of life (“she is sleeping”).

The One Condition: No Doubt

However, there is a condition for seeing results: you must not doubt in your heart. Doubt is the cancel button for your faith. You can say all the right words, but if your heart is filled with fear and unbelief, your words will be empty.

To speak without doubt, you must:

• Be sure of your relationship with God: Know that you are His child.
• Be sure of His will: Know that God’s will is always healing, deliverance, and breakthrough (3 John 1:2).
• Be filled with His Word: The more you know God’s promises, the more faith will rise in your heart to speak them out.

How to Practically Speak to Your Mountain

Here are simple steps to apply this message today:

1. Identify the “Mountain”: What situation is currently standing in your way? It could be a sickness, a financial lack, a difficult person, or a bad habit.
2. Find the “Word”: Search the Bible for what God says about that situation. For sickness, find healing scriptures (like Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24). For lack, find provision scriptures (like Philippians 4:19).
3. Pray about the Issue: Pray to God until your faith builds up. Mark 11:24
4. Make the Declaration: Speak it out loud, in the name of Jesus. For example: “Sickness, I speak to you in Jesus’ name. By His stripes, I am healed. You have no right to stay in my body.” Important: Beyond speaking what is written in the Bible verbatim, let the Holy Spirit guide your utterance when speaking to your mountain.
5. Refuse to be Moved by Reports: When the doctor’s report or your bank account looks bad, keep speaking God’s word. Faith is stubborn.

Conclusion: Speak and See the Salvation of God

You carry the answer to your problem in your mouth. God is waiting for you to open your mouth and make a royal decree based on His word. Don’t sympathize with your situation; confront it. Don’t describe the problem; declare the solution.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that I am not ordinary. You have made me a king and a priest. Forgive me for the times I have kept quiet in the face of the enemy. Today, I receive boldness. I speak to every mountain in my life—sickness, debt, and confusion—and I command you to be removed in the mighty name of Jesus. I will not doubt, for Your word is true. Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Write down three negative situations you are currently facing.
• Find one scripture that promises victory over each situation.
• Speak those scriptures aloud over your life every morning for the next seven days. Watch what God will do.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 31 March 2026, is WORD OF POWER I.

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 31 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WORD OF POWER I

MEMORISE:
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
Matthew 8:16

READ: Mark 5:2-15
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 31 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE

Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the word of God is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus spoke a word to a man who was possessed by a legion of demons, and immediately, the demons left him.

In Acts 16:16-18, Paul did likewise. When a girl who was possessed with a spirit of divination kept following him, he commanded the demon to come out of her in the name of Jesus, and it obeyed. Your words can also carry power when they are backed up by the word of the Almighty God.

If you are a true disciple of Jesus Christ, demons will recognise who you are and be afraid of you because they know that you have the power to cast them out. In Acts 19:13-17, the seven sons of Sceva saw a demon possessed man, and they commanded the demon to leave him in the name of Jesus whom Paul preached. The demon knew that they had no relationship with Jesus, so it disobeyed and attacked them.

The devil knows that Jesus is the Light and that He has also made His children light. This is why he will obey you if you are a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

A young man once attended a meeting and returned home loaded with demons. His case was so bad that he couldn’t stand or sit; he could only lie on the floor. When he was brought to the church, I said, “I command you to kneel because I want to pray for you.” With a fiery look, he responded, “I can’t go on my knees.” I repeated my command, and he asked, “In whose name?” I replied, “In the name of Jesus.” He obeyed immediately, and I prayed for him. Then, I said, “Stand up,” and he asked again, “In whose name?” I replied, “In the name of Jesus.” He then stood up immediately. Thereafter, I told him, “Go now. You are free in the name of Jesus.” He left, and that was the end of his problem.

Beloved, if you are a child of God, your words will be backed by the power in His word. When you tell a problem to leave in the name of Jesus, it has no choice but to obey you. Be conscious of the power in God’s word, exercise your authority in it by speaking it boldly in the face of challenges and oppositions, and you will always emerge victorious.

KEY POINT

God’s word is powerful in the mouths of His children.

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1 Samuel 28-31

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MEMORISE: Matthew 8:16
“When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.”

This verse shows us the power of Jesus’ words. He did not need long prayers or special ceremonies. He just spoke a word, and the demons left. The sick were healed. His words carried authority because He is the Son of God. But here is the good news: Jesus has given that same authority to you. When you speak in His name, demons must obey.

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:2-15

This is one of the most powerful stories in the Bible about deliverance:
Verse 2-5: A man with an unclean spirit lived among the tombs. No one could bind him, not even with chains. Night and day, he cried out and cut himself with stones.
Verse 6-8: When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him. Jesus commanded the unclean spirit to come out.
Verse 9: Jesus asked the demon its name. It said, “My name is Legion, for we are many.”
Verse 10-13: The demons begged Jesus not to send them out of the country. They asked to go into a herd of pigs. Jesus allowed them.
Verse 14-15: The pigs ran down a steep place into the sea and drowned. When people came to see what happened, they found the man who had been possessed sitting, clothed, and in his right mind.

One word from Jesus changed everything. Years of torment ended in a moment.

Your Words Have Power

Pastor E.A. Adeboye wants you to know that the same power that worked in Jesus works in you. When you speak in faith, using the name of Jesus, demons must obey. Sickness must leave. Problems must bow. But you must know who you are in Christ. You must speak with authority.

1. The Word of God is Alive

Hebrews 4:12 Says:

• “The word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.”
• God’s word is not like other words. Other words are just sounds. God’s word carries power. It does things.
• When God spoke, the world came into being. When Jesus spoke, demons fled. When you speak God’s word in faith, the same power is released.

Your Words Can Carry That Power:

• When you speak what God has said, you are not just making noise. You are releasing His power into your situation.
• If you say, “In Jesus’ name, sickness leave,” that word goes to work. It is alive. It is active. It cuts through the darkness.

2. Demons Know Who You Are

The Sons of Sceva (Acts 19:13-17):

• These men tried to cast out a demon by saying, “We command you in the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches.”
• The demon answered, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know. But who are you?”
• Then the man with the demon jumped on them and beat them. They ran away naked and wounded.
• Why? Because they had no relationship with Jesus. They were using His name like magic, but they did not belong to Him.

The Difference:

• The demon knew Jesus. It knew Paul. But it did not know the sons of Sceva.
• If you are truly a child of God, demons know you. They know you belong to Jesus. They know you have authority.
• When you speak in Jesus’ name, they must obey. Not because you are powerful, but because He is powerful and you are His.

3. A Testimony of Authority

The Young Man with Demons:

• Pastor Adeboye shares a powerful story. A young man came to church loaded with demons. He could not sit or stand. He could only lie on the floor.
• Daddy said, “I command you to kneel so I can pray for you.”
• The man looked at him with fiery eyes and said, “I can’t go on my knees.”
• Daddy repeated the command.
• The man asked, “In whose name?”
• Daddy replied, “In the name of Jesus.”
• Immediately, the man knelt.
• After prayer, Daddy said, “Stand up.”
• The man asked again, “In whose name?”
• Daddy said, “In the name of Jesus.”
• The man stood up.
• Then Daddy said, “Go now. You are free in the name of Jesus.” The man left, and that was the end of his problem.

What We Learn:

• The demons did not want to obey. They resisted. But when the name of Jesus was spoken, they had no choice.
• The man did not need a long deliverance service. He just needed someone who knew his authority and used it.
• That someone can be you.

4. Your Authority in Jesus

Jesus Gave You Power:

• Luke 10:19 says, “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
• This is not just for pastors. This is for every believer.
• You have authority over demons, over sickness, over every work of the enemy.

Demons Must Obey:

• When Jesus spoke, demons left. When Paul spoke, demons left.
• When you speak in Jesus’ name, demons must leave too. It does not matter how strong they seem. The name of Jesus is stronger.

Your Relationship Matters:

• The sons of Sceva failed because they had no relationship with Jesus. They were using His name like a tool, but they did not know Him.
• If you know Jesus, if you belong to Him, His name works for you. You are not just saying words. You are representing the King.

How to Use Your Authority

Know Who You Are:

• You are a child of God. You are light. You have been given authority.
• Say it to yourself: “I am a child of the Most High God. Demons must obey me.”

Speak with Boldness:

• Do not whisper and hope something happens. Speak clearly. Speak with confidence.
• When the enemy attacks, say, “In the name of Jesus, I command you to leave.”

Use the Name of Jesus:

• Your power is not in your own name. It is in His name.
• Always say, “In the name of Jesus.” That name carries all authority in heaven and on earth.

Do Not Be Afraid:

• The enemy may roar like a lion, but he is a defeated foe. Jesus already won.
• When you resist the devil in faith, he must flee (James 4:7).

Keep Your Life Clean:

• Sin gives the enemy a foothold. If you are living in sin, your authority is weakened.
• Confess your sins quickly. Stay close to Jesus.

Warning: Do Not Play with Demons

Do Not Be Curious:

• Some people want to talk to demons or learn about them. This is dangerous.
• Your job is not to talk to demons. Your job is to command them to leave. That is all.

Do Not Be Afraid:

• Fear gives the enemy power. If you are afraid, you will not speak with authority.
• Remember: Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).

Conclusion: Speak and See Victory

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the authority You have given me. I thank You that Your name is above every name. Forgive me for the times I have been afraid to use my authority. Forgive me for the times I have doubted. Today I receive boldness. I declare that demons must obey me because I belong to You. When I speak in Your name, sickness must leave. Problems must bow. The enemy must flee. I will not be afraid. I will speak Your word with confidence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. Practice Speaking with Authority: When a small problem comes—a headache, a bad mood, a difficult situation—speak to it. Say, “In Jesus’ name, I command you to leave.” See what happens.
2. Memorize Key Verses: Write down Luke 10:19 and James 4:7. Say them out loud every day until they are in your heart.
3. Use the Name Boldly: When you face a big challenge, do not panic. Speak the name of Jesus. Say it out loud. The enemy cannot stand against that name.
4. Share Your Testimony: When you see victory, tell someone. Your story will encourage others and build your own faith.

Remember: The name of Jesus is authority. When you speak it as His child, heaven backs you up. Demons know who you are. They know you belong to the King. So speak boldly. Command the enemy to leave. And watch your problems bow to the name above every name.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 30 March 2026, is CONDUITS OF POWER

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 30 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: CONDUITS OF POWER

MEMORISE:
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
Ecclesiastes 9:8

READ: Mark 6:53-56
53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 30 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

Every part of the life and being of a Christian who is totally surrendered to God is a potent weapon in God’s hands. For example, just as we see in today’s Bible reading, clothes that are worn by people who have submitted their lives and all to God can become conductors of God’s power.

Jesus’ garment was full of power; the sick touched the hem of His garment and were made whole, as we see in today’s Bible reading. In Acts 19:11-12, God performed special miracles through Paul, such that aprons and handkerchiefs that he had worn were taken to the sick, and they received their healing.

Paul was not even among the first twelve apostles; he was a persecutor of the gospel of Jesus Christ until he was saved. However, after his conversion, God performed special miracles through him.

God is a miracle worker, but He is looking for vessels – men and women – who will believe Him so that He can release His power on the earth through them.

Child of God, your heavenly Father wants His power to flow through you so He can establish His Kingdom wherever you are. However, before your garment (which signifies your life) can become a conductor of God’s power, your internal garment has to be pure.

Today’s memory verse tells us that our garments should always be white. This has nothing to do with always wearing white clothes; instead, it has everything to do with the heart. If a fellow’s heart is not surrendered to the Lord and is full of greed, that person’s garment cannot carry God’s power. Gehazi could have carried a double portion of Elisha’s anointing, but greed made him lose what could have been his spiritual inheritance (2 Kings 5:20-27).

Judas could have been the one through whom God healed the man at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3:1-11. God could have performed mighty miracles through him, just as He did with the other apostles, but greed made him end his life shamefully (Matthew 27:3-5).

Beloved, God wants you to be a conduit of His power like Peter and Paul. However, you cannot reveal His power when you are not surrendered to Him. If you are yet to surrender totally to God, l implore you to do so today so you can be a carrier of His power. I pray that the Lord will clothe you with His garment and make you a conductor of His power, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

if you surrender your life completely to God, He will make you a conduit of His power.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 25-27

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 30 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Ecclesiastes 9:8
“Let your garments always be white, and let your head lack no oil.”

This verse is not just about the clothes you wear. It is about the condition of your heart and your life before God. White garments stand for purity, holiness, and a life that is clean before God. The oil on your head speaks of the Holy Spirit’s anointing. When your heart is pure and the Spirit is upon you, your whole life becomes a channel for God’s power.

BIBLE READING: Mark 6:53-56

This passage shows us what happens when a person is fully given to God:
Verse 53-54: When Jesus and His disciples crossed over to Gennesaret, the people recognized Him right away.
Verse 55: They ran through the whole region and began to bring sick people on mats to wherever they heard He was.
Verse 56: Wherever Jesus went—villages, cities, or countryside—they laid the sick in the marketplaces. They begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched Him were made whole.

Notice: They did not need Jesus to pray for each person one by one. They just touched His clothes. Even His clothes carried His power. Why? Because He was completely surrendered to the Father.

Your Life Can Carry God’s Power

Pastor E.A. Adeboye wants you to know something amazing: God wants to use you the same way He used Jesus and Paul. He wants your life to be so full of His presence that even your clothes can carry healing power. But there is a condition. Your heart must be pure. You must be fully surrendered to Him.

1. Power Can Flow Through Ordinary Things

Jesus’ Garment:

• In Mark 6, people touched just the hem of His clothes. They did not touch Him directly. But they were healed.
• This was not magic. It was the presence of God flowing through everything connected to Jesus.
• When you are full of God, His presence fills everything about you—your words, your hands, even your clothes.

Paul’s Handkerchiefs and Aprons:

• Acts 19:11-12 says God did special miracles through Paul. People took handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched his skin to the sick. The sick were healed and evil spirits left them.
• Paul was not one of the twelve apostles. He used to kill Christians. But after he surrendered fully to Jesus, God used him in mighty ways.
• If God could use Paul, He can use you.

The Point:

• It is not about how special you are. It is about how surrendered you are.
• When you give yourself completely to God, His power flows through you freely.

2. The Secret: A Pure Heart

White Garments Mean Purity:

• Ecclesiastes 9:8 says your garments should always be white. This means your life should be clean before God.
• You cannot have hidden sin and expect God’s power to flow through you. Sin blocks the flow.

The Danger of Greed:

• Pastor Adeboye gives two sad examples: Gehazi and Judas.
• Gehazi (2 Kings 5:20-27) could have received a double portion of Elisha’s anointing. He was close to a great man of God. But greed made him lie and take money he should not have taken. He ended up with leprosy instead of anointing.
• Judas was one of the twelve apostles. He walked with Jesus for three years. He saw miracles every day. He could have been the one to heal the lame man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3). But greed made him betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. He ended his life in shame.
• Greed will destroy your destiny. It will block God’s power in your life.

Your Heart Must Be Surrendered:

• You cannot hold onto sin and hold onto God’s power at the same time.
• You must give God everything—your desires, your money, your time, your plans. When He has all of you, He can use all of you.

3. God is Looking for Vessels

He Wants to Use You:

• God is a miracle worker. He has all the power. But He needs people to flow through.
• He is looking for men and women who will believe Him, who will surrender to Him, who will live pure lives before Him.
• When He finds such people, He releases His power through them to heal the sick, set the captive free, and show the world that He is real.

Your Life Can Be a Conduit:

• A conduit is something that carries water from one place to another. The water does not belong to the pipe. The pipe just lets it flow.
• In the same way, you do not own God’s power. You just let it flow through you to others.
• When your life is clean and surrendered, the power flows freely.

Your Garment Represents Your Life:

• The Bible talks about garments because clothes are what people see. They represent your outward life.
• If your heart is pure, your life will show it. People will see something different about you.
• And when they touch you—when they come close to you—they will encounter God’s power.

4. The Testimony of Jesus and Paul

Jesus:

• He was fully surrendered to the Father. He said, “Not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
• Because He held nothing back, power flowed through everything connected to Him. Even His shadow? Actually, in Mark 6, it was His garment. But Acts 5:15 says people were healed when Peter’s shadow fell on them. The same principle.

Paul:

• He gave up everything to follow Jesus. He counted all his old life as rubbish (Philippians 3:8).
• Because he was fully surrendered, even his handkerchiefs carried healing power.

You:

• The same power is available to you. The same surrender is required from you.

How to Become a Conductor of God’s Power

Surrender Everything to God:

• You cannot hold back any part of your life. Give Him your time, your money, your relationships, your future.
• Say to Him, “Lord, I am Yours. Do with me as You please.”

Keep Your Heart Pure:

• Confess your sins quickly. Do not let sin stay in your life.
• Check your heart for greed, for bitterness, for pride. These things block God’s power.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to show you anything that should not be there.

Stay Close to Jesus:

• You cannot carry His power if you are far from Him. Spend time with Him every day in prayer and in His word.
• The closer you are to the source, the more power flows through you.

Believe That God Wants to Use You:

• Do not think this is only for pastors or special people. It is for every child of God.
• If you believe in Jesus, His power lives in you. Let it flow out.

Step Out in Faith:

• Start praying for people. Lay hands on the sick. Believe that God will work through you.
• As you use the power, it will grow stronger.

Warning: Do Not Let Sin Block the Flow

Sin is Like a Blocked Pipe:

• Water cannot flow through a pipe that is clogged. Power cannot flow through a life that is full of sin.
• Deal with sin quickly. Keep your garment white.

Greed Will Destroy You:

• Gehazi and Judas are warnings. Greed looks like it will give you something, but it will take everything.
• Be content with what God gives you. Trust Him to provide.

Conclusion: You Can Carry His Power

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I want to be a carrier of Your power. I surrender my whole life to You today. Take my heart, my hands, my time, my money, my future. I hold nothing back. Cleanse me from every sin. Show me any greed, any pride, anything that blocks Your power. I confess it and turn away from it. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Let Your power flow through me. Let even my presence bring healing to others. Use me to show the world that You are real. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. Check Your Heart: Take time to ask God, “Is there anything in me that blocks Your power?” If He shows you something, confess it and let it go.
2. Surrender in Writing: Write down on paper: “I give God everything. My life is not mine.” Sign it and date it. Keep it as a reminder.
3. Pray for Someone This Week: Do not wait until you feel ready. Pray for someone who is sick. Lay hands on them. Trust God to work.
4. Read About Gehazi and Judas: Go back and read 2 Kings 5:20-27 and Matthew 27:3-5. Let their stories warn you about what greed can do.

Remember: God is looking for vessels. He has all the power. He just needs people who are clean and surrendered. Will you be one of them? Your life can carry His power. Your hands can bring healing. Your presence can change situations. Surrender fully, stay pure, and let the power flow.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 29 March 2026, is THERE IS POWER IN YOUR HANDS

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 29 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THERE IS POWER IN YOUR HANDS

MEMORISE:
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Mark 16:18

READ: Mark 1:40-45
40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 29 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, a leper came to Jesus, saying, “I know that if You want to, You can make me clean.” In those days, leprosy was deemed incurable; however, when the man encountered Jesus, he was immediately cleansed. 

In Acts 3:1-11, Peter and John saw a man who had been born lame, and Peter said to him, “…In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.” When the lame man didn’t rise to his feet, Peter took him by his right hand and lifted him up. Immediately, the power of God flowed through Peter’s hands into the lame man’s bones, and he jumped up.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
John 14:12

In the Scripture above, Jesus said that anyone who believes in Him will do greater works than the ones He did while He was on earth. If you are a child of God, you must know that your heavenly Father has anointed you with His power. This means that your hands are not ordinary – they have become God’s channel of healing, deliverance, and restoration.

Jesus Christ has paid the price for pains and sicknesses, and that is why He said in Mark 16:17-18:
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils… they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”

This means that if you are a true child of God and you lay hands on the sick, they will recover. When you lay your hands upon them, God’s power will flow through your hands to heal them. I decree that from now on, when you touch the sick, they will be healed.

I usually tell Christians who are doctors, “Before you administer medications to your patients, obtain their permission to lay hands on them, then pray for them.” I also tell them, “You will encounter situations where there will be nothing more you can do for your patients medically. At those times, hand their cases over to the One who said, ‘I am the Lord that healeth thee.

Beloved, if you are a child of God, your hands are powerful because they have been anointed by God. Therefore, exercise your faith in Him by laying hands on the sick for their healing, and you will begin to see special miracles happen through you.

ACTION POINT

The hands of Christians are not ordinary; they are God’s channel of healing, deliverance, and restoration.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 22-24

Open Heavens HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 29 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Mark 16:18
“They will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

This verse is a promise from Jesus Himself. He did not say this would happen for a few special people. He said it would happen for “them that believe.” If you believe in Jesus, this is for you. You have the right to lay hands on the sick. And when you do, they will recover. It is not about your power. It is about His promise.

BIBLE READING: Mark 1:40-45

This story shows us how Jesus used His power to heal:
Verse 40: A man with leprosy came to Jesus. Leprosy was a terrible disease. No one could cure it. But the man had faith. He said, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
Verse 41: Jesus was moved with compassion. He touched the man. In those days, no one touched a leper. But Jesus touched him and said, “I am willing. Be cleansed.”
Verse 42: Immediately, the leprosy left him. He was healed.
Verse 43-44: Jesus told him to go to the priest and show himself, as the law commanded.
Verse 45: The man went out and told everyone what happened. He could not keep quiet.

Your Hands Are Not Ordinary

Pastor E.A. Adeboye wants you to know something amazing: your hands are special. When you became a child of God, His power came to live inside you. That means when you touch someone, God’s power can flow through you. You do not need to be a pastor or a special minister. You just need to be a believer.

1. The Power Inside You

Jesus Said You Will Do Greater Works:

• John 14:12 says, “He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also. And greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.”
• Think about what Jesus did. He healed the sick. He gave sight to the blind. He made the lame walk. He even raised the dead.
• Now Jesus says you will do the same things. And even greater things. This is not pride. This is His promise.

The Same Power That Raised Jesus Lives in You:

• Romans 8:11 says the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.
• That same power is available when you lay hands on the sick. It is not your power. It is His power flowing through you.

You Are Anointed:

• In the Old Testament, prophets and kings were anointed with oil. That showed God had chosen them for special work.
• As a child of God, you have the Holy Spirit living in you. That is your anointing. You are set apart to do God’s work.

2. What Happens When You Lay Hands on the Sick

Power Flows:

• Look at Acts 3:1-11. Peter and John saw a lame man at the temple gate. Peter said, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
• Then Peter took the man by the hand and lifted him up. Immediately, power flowed into the man’s feet and ankles. He jumped up and started walking.
• The power did not come from Peter. It came from Jesus. But it flowed through Peter’s hands.

Healing is Not Complicated:

• The leper in Mark 1 came to Jesus with a simple faith. He did not beg for hours. He just said, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
• Jesus was willing. He touched him. And the man was healed.
• It can be that simple for you too. You do not need long prayers. You do not need special words. Just lay hands on them in faith and trust God to do the rest.

Jesus Paid for Healing:

• Sickness and pain are not from God. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8).
• On the cross, Jesus took our pains and carried our sicknesses (Isaiah 53:4-5). Healing is already paid for. You are just collecting what He already bought.

3. Faith to Lay Hands

Start Where You Are:

• You do not need perfect faith to start. The disciples in the Bible often had small faith. But Jesus still used them.
• Begin with small things. When someone has a headache, offer to pray. When a child has a fever, lay hands on them.
• As you see God work, your faith will grow.

Do Not Be Afraid to Fail:

• What if the person does not get healed right away? That does not mean you failed. It means you keep praying.
• Sometimes healing comes slowly. Sometimes God is working in ways you cannot see. Do not give up.

Obey First, Let God Do the Rest:

• God did not say you must make them recover. He said you must lay hands on them. He will do the recovering.
• Your job is to obey. His job is to heal. Just do your part and trust Him to do His.

4. A Word for Christian Doctors

You Have Two Tools:

• Pastor Adeboye gives special advice to Christians who are doctors. You have medicine, and you have prayer. Use both.
• Before you give medicine, ask your patient if you can pray for them. Lay hands on them and ask God to heal them.

When Medicine Cannot Help:

• There will come a time when you have done all you can. The medicine is not working. The doctors have no answers.
• At that time, hand the case over to God. He is the Great Physician. He specializes in impossible cases.
• Exodus 15:26 says, “I am the LORD who heals you.” He has not changed.

5. The Testimony of the Leper and the Lame Man

The Leper (Mark 1):

• He had a disease no one could cure. Society had rejected him. He had no hope.
• But he heard about Jesus. He came with faith. He was willing to be made clean.
• Jesus touched him. One touch changed everything.

The Lame Man (Acts 3):

• He was born lame. For over 40 years, he had never walked. He sat at the gate begging every day.
• Peter and John had no money to give him. But they had something better. They had the name of Jesus.
• When Peter took his hand, power flowed. Forty years of lameness ended in one moment.

The Same Power is Available to You:

• The Jesus who healed the leper is your Jesus. The power that flowed through Peter is in you.
• You can be the one who brings healing to someone who has suffered for years.

How to Use Your Anointed Hands

Believe What Jesus Said:

• Mark 16:18 says when you lay hands on the sick, they will recover. Do you believe this?
• If you believe it, act on it. Faith without action is dead.

Ask Permission:

• When you want to pray for someone, ask them first. Most people will say yes. They want to get well.
• If they are not believers, this can be a way to show them God’s love.

Lay Hands and Pray:

• You do not need a long prayer. You can say, “In the name of Jesus, I command this sickness to leave. Be healed.”
• Trust God to do the work. Do not worry about the words. Just pray in faith.

Keep Praying:

• If you do not see results right away, do not stop. Keep praying. Keep believing.
• Sometimes healing comes through many prayers. Do not give up.

Give Glory to God:

• When someone gets healed, do not take the credit. Point them to Jesus.
• Let them know it was His power, not yours, that healed them.

Warning: Do Not Let Doubt Stop You

Doubt is the Enemy of Miracles:

• When you doubt, you block the power. You must believe that God will do what He said.
• If doubt comes, fight it with God’s word. Remind yourself of His promises.

Fear of What People Think:

• Some people are afraid to pray for others because they worry about looking foolish.
• But think of the leper. He was willing to look foolish by coming to Jesus. And he was healed.
• Think of the lame man. He was willing to be lifted up by a stranger. And he walked.

Conclusion: Your Hands Are for Healing

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the power You have given me. I thank You that Your Spirit lives in me. Forgive me for the times I have doubted. Forgive me for the times I have been afraid to use my hands to pray for the sick. Today I receive boldness. I believe Your word. When I lay hands on the sick, they will recover. I will not be afraid. I will not give up. Use me to bring healing to those who are suffering. Let Your power flow through my hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. Practice at Home: Start with your family. When your child has a headache, lay hands on them and pray. When your spouse is tired, pray for them. Let healing start in your own home.
2. Pray for One Person This Week: Ask God to show you someone who needs healing. It could be a friend, a coworker, or someone at church. Offer to pray for them. Lay hands on them and trust God.
3. Write Mark 16:18 on Your Hand: For one week, write this verse on your hand or on a card you carry. Let it remind you all day: “When I lay hands on the sick, they will recover.”
4. Keep a Healing Journal: Write down every time you pray for someone and something happens. When you look back, you will see how God has used you. This will grow your faith.

Remember: Your hands carry God’s power. When you lay them on the sick, healing can flow. Do not hide your hands. Do not keep them in your pockets. Reach out and touch someone in need. God will do the rest.
“They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mark 16:18). This is not just for pastors. This is for you. Go ahead and use your hands.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 28 March 2026, is MINISTERS OF LIGHT II.

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 28 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: MINISTERS OF LIGHT II

MEMORISE:
Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.
Isaiah 8:18

READ: Mark 16:17-20
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 28 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

It is important for Christians to walk in signs and wonders if we are to win the world to Jesus. In John 4:48, Jesus said that some people will not believe the gospel unless they see signs and wonders. As a minister of light, you are God’s instrument for revealing His signs and wonders to the world, and He has already empowered you to perform miracles.

God seeks to perform special miracles through all His children, just as He did with Paul (Acts 19:11-12).

If you are His child, He wants you to lay hands on the sick for them to recover. Some Christians doubt that the sick will recover if they lay their hands on them, and as a result, they don’t lay hands on the sick. God didn’t say that you should lay hands on the sick and cause them to recover; all He wants is for you to lay hands on the sick, and He will make sure that they recover. All you have to do is obey Him and leave the rest to Him. When you lay your hands on the sick, His power at work in you will flow through your hands to ensure that they recover.

To become God’s instrument for revealing His signs and wonders, faith is important. Those who obey Jesus’ commandments in faith always get the results that Jesus said they would get.

As a young minister, when I read that I could lay my hands on the sick and they would recover, I started doing so secretly in my house. Whenever my children told me that they had a headache, I would take them to my room where nobody could see us, lay my hands on them, and say, “In the name of Jesus, headache, go!”

However, I would also ensure that there was medicine for headaches at hand. At that time, my faith was little, but God always meets His children at their levels of faith. After praying in that manner, many times, they would become well in less than five minutes. Today, I can lay my hands on anyone when they are sick because I know that Jesus will not fail.

Beloved, God calls you the light of the world (Matthew 5:14), and He cannot lie. Therefore, be bold in your capacity as light and begin to shine forth. I pray that henceforth, God’s glory and wonders will shine more than ever before in your life, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

The key to walking in signs and wonders is exercising your faith in God.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 19-21

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

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 28 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Isaiah 8:18
“Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, who dwells in Mount Zion.”

This verse is powerful. The prophet Isaiah says that he and his children are signs and wonders. They are not just ordinary people. God has marked them out to show His power to the world. In the same way, you and your children—your spiritual children and your natural children—are meant to be signs and wonders. God wants to use your life to prove to people that He is real.

BIBLE READING: Mark 16:17-20

These are the last words Jesus spoke before He went up to heaven. They are His final instructions:
Verse 17: “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues.”
Verse 18: “They will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Verse 20: “And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs.”

Notice: Jesus did not say these signs would follow only the apostles. He said they would follow “those who believe.” That means you. If you believe in Jesus, these signs are supposed to follow you.

Signs and Wonders Are for You

Pastor E.A. Adeboye wants you to understand something important: God has already given you the power to do miracles. You do not need to beg for it. It is already in you because you are a child of God. Your job is to use it. When you step out in faith, God will back you up.

1. Why We Need Signs and Wonders

Some People Will Not Believe Without Them:

• In John 4:48, Jesus said, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.”
• This is sad but true. Some people will not listen to words alone. They need to see power. They need to see that God is real.
• You have what they need. You carry the power that can make them believe.

Signs Confirm the Word:

• Mark 16:20 says the disciples went out and preached, and the Lord worked with them, confirming the word with signs.
• When you preach and then heal someone, the healing confirms that your message is true. People will say, “The God this person talks about must be real. Look what He just did!”

You Are God’s Instrument:

• Isaiah 8:18 says God’s people are for signs and wonders. You are not just a person. You are a walking billboard for God’s power.
• When people look at you, they should see something different. They should see miracles following you.

2. What God Has Already Given You

Power to Heal the Sick:

• Mark 16:18 says, “They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
• Notice: It does not say “they might recover” or “they could recover.” It says they WILL recover.
• God did not say you must make them recover. He said you should lay hands on them. He will do the recovering. You just do the obeying.

Power Over Demons:

• The same verse says, “In My name they will cast out demons.”
• You have authority over every evil spirit. They must obey you because you carry the name of Jesus.

Protection from Harm:

• Jesus also said you will take up serpents and not be hurt, and if you drink poison, it will not harm you.
• This does not mean you should go looking for snakes or drinking poison. It means God will protect you when accidents happen. You are safe in His hands.

3. Faith is the Key

Doubt Will Stop You:

• Some Christians do not lay hands on the sick because they doubt. They think, “What if nothing happens?”
• But God did not ask you to worry about the results. He asked you to obey. Your job is to lay hands. His job is to heal.

Faith Grows Step by Step:

• Pastor Adeboye shares his own story. When he was a young minister, his faith was small. He would take his children to a private room, lay hands on them, and pray. But he also kept medicine nearby, just in case.
• God did not punish him for his small faith. God met him where he was. Many times, the children got well in less than five minutes.
• As he saw God work, his faith grew. Now he can lay hands on anyone, anywhere, because he knows Jesus will not fail.

God Meets You at Your Level:

• You do not need to have perfect faith before you start. Start with the faith you have. As you use it, it will grow.
• A small faith that acts is better than a big faith that does nothing.

4. You Are Light, So Shine

God Cannot Lie:

• Matthew 5:14 says you are the light of the world. This is not a suggestion. It is a fact. God said it, so it is true.
• If you are light, then you must shine. Light that does not shine is useless.

Be Bold:

• Do not be shy about your power in Christ. Do not be afraid to pray for people. Do not be afraid to lay hands on the sick.
• You are not doing this in your own strength. You are doing it in His name. And His name has all power.

Expect Results:

• When you pray, expect something to happen. Believe that God will back up His word.
• Sometimes healing comes fast. Sometimes it comes slowly. But God is always working.

How to Walk in Signs and Wonders

Obey What Jesus Said:

• Jesus said to lay hands on the sick. So do it. Do not wait until you feel ready. Do it now.
• When someone tells you they are sick, do not just say, “I will pray for you later.” Pray for them right there.

Start Where You Are:

• Begin with small things. Pray for headaches. Pray for colds. Pray for small pains.
• As you see God work in small things, your faith will grow for bigger things.

Keep Medicine, But Trust God:

• It is not wrong to have medicine. Pastor Adeboye kept medicine nearby when his faith was small.
• But do not let medicine replace your trust in God. Use medicine, but know that God is the healer.

Do Not Fear Failure:

• What if someone does not get healed right away? That does not mean you failed. It means the healing is still coming.
• Keep praying. Keep believing. Do not let one “no” stop you from praying for the next person.

Give Glory to God:

• When miracles happen, do not take the credit. Point people to Jesus.
• Let them know it was His power, not yours, that did the work.

Warning: Do Not Let Doubt Stop You

Doubt is a Thief:

• Doubt will steal your miracles before they happen. It will keep your hands in your pockets when they should be on someone’s head.
• Fight doubt with God’s word. Remind yourself of what Jesus said. He cannot lie.

Fear of What People Think:

• Some people are afraid to pray for others because they worry about looking foolish.
• But would you rather look wise to people or see God’s power at work? Choose to step out.

Conclusion: Your Time to Shine

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for making me light. I thank You for giving me power to do signs and wonders. Forgive me for the times I have doubted. Forgive me for the times I have been afraid to pray for others. Today I receive boldness. I will lay hands on the sick. I will cast out demons. I will let my light shine. I trust You to back up Your word. When I pray, let miracles happen. Use me to show the world that You are real. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. Start Small: This week, pray for at least one person who is sick. It could be a family member, a friend, or even yourself. Lay hands on them and command the sickness to go in Jesus’ name.
2. Write Down the Promises: Write out Mark 16:17-18 on a card. Read it every morning. Let it sink into your heart.
3. Find a Prayer Partner: Ask someone else who believes in miracles to pray with you. Two people praying together can see greater things happen.
4. Keep a Journal: Write down every time you pray for someone and something happens. When you look back, you will see how God has used you. This will grow your faith.

Remember: You are not just a normal person. You are a child of God. You carry His power. Signs and wonders are supposed to follow you. So step out. Lay hands on the sick. Cast out demons. Let your light shine. And watch what God will do.
“And these signs will follow those who believe… they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mark 16:17-18). You believe. So the signs will follow. Go ahead and shine.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 27 March 2026, is MINISTERS OF LIGHT I.

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 27 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: MINISTERS OF LIGHT I

MEMORISE:
The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up Matthew 4:16

READ: Matthew 5:14-16
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 27 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

Light is powerful. It drives away darkness and reveals whatever is hidden.

In John 9:5, Jesus said,
“As long as 1 am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

John 1:4-5 also says, In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”

These Scriptures confirm that Jesus is the Light. However, in Matthew 5:14, the same Jesus said to His disciples, “Ye are the light of the world…”God cannot lie (Numbers 23:19); hence, if Jesus says His disciples are the light of this world, if you are His disciple, then you are light.

James 1:17 tells us that every good and perfect gift comes from God, who is the Father of lights. If our Father is the Light, then His children must be light.

God expects you to shine, and in today’s Bible reading, He commands you to let your light shine so that men will see your good works and give glory to Him.

As a child of God, you are a minister of light, and this means that you must shine. God has called you an able minister of the new covenant (2 Corinthians 3:6); therefore, your life must reveal God’s glory and grace. In John 14:12, Jesus said that those who believe in Him will do the works He did and even surpass them by doing greater works.

When the light of God shines in a place, impossibilities become possible. We can see this in the life of Jesus Christ; wherever He went, miracles, healings, and deliverance happened in abundance.

In John 9:1-.2 He gave sight to a man who was born blind. Likewise, in John 5:1-2.He healed a man who had an infirmity for 38 years. He also healed some lepers in Luke 17:11-12, as well as a man who was possessed by a legion of demons (Mark 5:1-20).

The Bible says in Matthew 4:23-25 that Jesus’ fame spread throughout Syria because of the great miracles He was performing. People saw Him as the Light and were willing to follow Him wherever He went.

Beloved, as a child of God, light is your identity, and this light must shine so brightly that it eliminates every form of darkness around you. I pray that the light of God in you will never become hidden, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to walk in the fullness of my identity as light, in Jesus’ name.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 27 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Matthew 4:16
“The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light has dawned.”

This verse is a promise that was fulfilled when Jesus came. It shows us what happens when light appears: darkness must go. People who were living in darkness, who had no hope, who were close to death—they saw a great light and everything changed. This is what Jesus does. This is also what you must do as His child.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 5:14-16

Jesus is speaking directly to you in this passage:
Verse 14: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Jesus did not say you should become light. He said you ARE light. This is your identity now.
Verse 15: “Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.” Light is meant to be seen. If you hide your light, you are wasting what God gave you.
Verse 16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” The goal of your shining is not to make people praise you. It is to make them praise God.

You Are Light: Start Shining

Pastor E.A. Adeboye wants you to know something important: you are not just trying to be light. You ARE light. This is not something you earn. It is something you receive when you become a child of God. Your job now is to let that light shine so that darkness around you has to go.

1. Where Your Light Comes From

Jesus is the Source:

• John 9:5 says, “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Jesus is the original light. He is the sun. We are like the moon—we shine because His light is on us.
• John 1:4-5 says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” Darkness cannot win against light. Never forget this.

God Cannot Lie:

• Numbers 23:19 says God is not a man that He should lie. If God says something, it is true.
• Jesus said in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world.” That means it is true. You are light. Do not let anyone tell you different.

Your Father is Light:

• James 1:17 says God is the Father of lights. If your Father is light, then you must be light too. Children look like their parents. If God is your Father, you should shine.

2. What Light Does

Light Drives Away Darkness:

• When light comes into a dark room, the darkness has no choice. It must go. You do not fight darkness with your hands. You just turn on the light.
• In the same way, when you shine as a child of God, the darkness around you—sadness, fear, sin, confusion—must leave.

Light Reveals What is Hidden:

• Have you ever walked into a dark room and hit your foot on something? When the light comes on, you see the thing that was hurting you.
• When you shine, people around you will see things clearly. They will see the truth. They will see the way to God.

Light Makes Impossible Things Possible:

• Look at what Jesus did when He shone:
  • A man born blind received sight (John 9:1-7).
  • A man sick for 38 years was healed (John 5:1-9).
  • Lepers were made clean (Luke 17:11-19).
  • A man with many demons was set free (Mark 5:1-20).
• Nothing was too hard for Jesus. And John 14:12 says you will do the same works, and even greater.

3. Your Job as a Minister of Light

You Are a Minister:

• 2 Corinthians 3:6 says God has made you an able minister of the new covenant. This does not mean you must be a pastor. It means your life is a ministry. Every day, everywhere you go, you are showing people what God is like.

You Must Shine:

• God expects you to shine. He did not light you up so you could hide. A lamp under a basket is useless. It helps no one.
• People around you need to see your light. Your family, your friends, your coworkers—they are living in darkness. You have what they need.

Your Good Works Point to God:

• Matthew 5:16 says people will see your good works and glorify your Father. This is important. Your shining is not about you. It is about God.
• When people see you being kind, honest, patient, and loving, they should say, “There is something different about this person. Their God must be real.”

4. The Testimony of Jesus

His Fame Spread:

• Matthew 4:23-25 says Jesus’ fame spread all over Syria. People brought to Him all who were sick, suffering, demon-possessed, epileptic, and paralyzed. And He healed them all.
• Why did people come? Because His light was shining. They saw what He could do. They knew He was different.

You Can Do the Same:

• The same Jesus lives in you. The same power is available to you. You can heal, help, and set people free.
• Your light may not be as bright as Jesus’ yet. But if you let it shine, it will grow brighter and brighter.

How to Let Your Light Shine

Know Who You Are:

• You are light. Say it to yourself every morning: “I am light. I am a child of God. Darkness has no power over me.”
• When you know who you are, you will start acting like it.

Stop Hiding:

• Are you hiding your light because you are afraid of what people will think? Are you quiet about your faith at work? Do you act like everyone else so no one will notice you?
• A hidden light helps no one. Come out from under the basket.

Do Good Works:

• Let people see your kindness. Help those in need. Speak truth even when it is hard. Forgive when you are hurt.
• Your actions are the light. People may not read the Bible, but they are reading your life.

Expect Miracles:

• When you shine, impossibilities will become possible. The sick can be healed. The sad can find joy. The confused can find direction.
• Believe that God wants to work through you. Step out in faith and watch what He does.

Warning: Do Not Let Your Light Go Out

Sin Will Dim Your Light:

• If you go back to sin, your light will grow dim. People will not see Jesus in you anymore.
• Keep your heart clean. Confess your sins quickly. Stay close to the Source of light.

Fear Will Hide Your Light:

• Fear of what people will say or do can make you hide. But 2 Timothy 1:7 says God did not give us a spirit of fear.
• Be bold. The light in you is stronger than the darkness around you.

Conclusion: Shine and Never Stop Shining

Pray this:
“Father of lights, I thank You for making me Your child. I thank You that I am light because You are light. Forgive me for the times I have hidden my light. Forgive me for the times I have been afraid to shine. Today I choose to let my light shine bright. Let everyone around me see Your goodness in my life. Use me to drive away darkness. Use me to heal the sick and help the hurting. Let my good works bring glory to Your name. I declare that my light will never be hidden. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. Say It Every Morning: When you wake up, say out loud: “I am light. I am a child of God. Today I will shine.”
2. Look for One Good Work Each Day: Every day, do at least one good thing that people can see. Help someone. Speak kind words. Give to someone in need.
3. Share Your Testimony: When God does something good in your life, tell someone. Your story is light to people in darkness.
4. Check Your Light: Is your light shining bright? Or has sin or fear made it dim? Ask God to clean your heart and make you shine again.

Remember: You are not just a person trying to be good. You are light. It is who you are. The world is full of darkness, and darkness needs light. Do not hide. Do not be afraid. Shine bright, and watch what God will do.
“Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1). Your light has come. Now arise and shine.

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