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The Open Heavens 18 January 2026 devotional for today is CONDITIONAL BLESSINGS

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 18 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: CONDITIONAL BLESSINGS

MEMORISE:
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3 John 2

READ: Deuteronomy 28:1-14
1 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
2 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.
3 Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.
4 Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.
5 Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.

6 Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
7 The Lord shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
8 The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
9 The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways.
10 And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee.

11 And the Lord shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
12 The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
13 And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:
14 And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 18 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Many times, when we come across a blessing while reading the Bible, we tend to rejoice and

‘claim’ that blessing. However, as a Mathematician, I have learned that for certain equations to work as expected, certain conditions must be met. Thus, when I see a blessing in the Bible, I always want to dig deeper to see the conditions that must be met for me to enjoy the blessing.

Some Christians don’t enjoy some blessings God has pronounced upon them primarily because they are either ignorant of the required conditions or have failed to fulfil them.

Therefore, it is very important that you know the conditions that are attached to God’s promises so you can fulfil and maintain those conditions in order to enjoy the blessings.

Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Genesis 12:1-3

In the Scripture above, God gave seven blessings to Abraham based on the following conditions: He instructed him to leave his

country, kindred, and father’s house in search of a land He would show him. So, for Abraham to enjoy these blessings, he had to fulfil all the conditions that God gave him. Abraham left his father’s house and his country in search of the land God promised him as he was instructed, but he took one of his kindred (Lot) with him, thereby flouting one of the conditions. As a result, the blessings God promised him remained on hold until Lot separated from Abraham in Genesis 13:14-15.

Today’s Bible reading contains some very beautiful promises. However, you should not get carried away by the promises alone; you should also take note of the conditions attached to them. God said that you must hearken diligently to His word and not turn away from it in order to enjoy the blessings. If you read further down in verses 15-08, you will see the consequences of not fulfilling the conditions the blessings were hinged upon.

Beloved, if you meet God’s conditions, you will enjoy His blessings. However, if you do not meet them, you will not be able to receive or enjoy them.

KEY POINT

Always take note of the conditions to be met in order to enjoy God’s blessings.

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MEMORISE: 3 John 2
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
This apostolic prayer reaffirms the inseparable link between internal spiritual health and external holistic blessing. It establishes that the highest form of prosperity is a consequence of a soul that is thriving through obedience, truth, and godly character (3 John 3-4). Blessing flows from being, not merely from asking.

BIBLE READING: Deuteronomy 28:1-14
This passage is the classic covenant text on blessing. It vividly details the comprehensive, tangible, and overwhelming favors that will pursue and overtake God’s people. However, its opening words are unequivocal: “And it shall come to pass, IF thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God…” (v.1). The entire list of blessings rests on this conditional clause.

The Mathematics of Covenant: Condition Precedes Blessing

Daddy Adeboye, using his analytical background, provides a master key to understanding God’s promises: the principle of conditional covenant. God’s blessings are not random acts of kindness but specific, promissory notes with clear terms for fulfillment. Ignorance or neglect of these terms is a primary reason believers live beneath their covenant privileges.

1. The Necessity of Scrutinizing the “Fine Print”

Beyond Claiming to Understanding:
Many believers “claim” promises by highlighting the blessing while ignoring the attached commandment. This is spiritual presumption. Daddy Adeboye teaches that every divine equation has a formula. Joyful discovery of a blessing must be followed by a diligent search for its conditional clause (the “if” or “when” attached to it).

The Peril of Selective Obedience:
The Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 12:1-3) is presented as a case study. God gave seven profound blessings, conditional upon three clear, consecutive commands: leave your country, leave your kindred, leave your father’s house. Abraham’s partial obedience—taking Lot (his kindred)—caused a divine pause on the blessing flow until full obedience was achieved (Genesis 13:14-15). Partial obedience equals delayed promise.

2. The Deuteronomy 28 Paradigm: Diligent Hearkening

“Hearken Diligently” Defined:
This condition (Deuteronomy 28:1) involves more than casual hearing. It means:

• Attentive Listening: Giving God’s Word your full focus.
• Heart Understanding: Seeking to comprehend its full meaning and intent.
• Willful Submission: A resolved commitment to obey what is heard.
• Consistent Application: Making it the rule of life.

The Blessings are Comprehensive and Practical:
Verses 3-14 list blessings in every realm: urban and rural life, offspring, agriculture, livestock, commerce, defense, national prestige, and spiritual authority. This shows God’s desire for holistic dominion. However, each one is contingent on that foundational posture of diligent obedience.

3. The Consequence of Condition-Neglect

Blessings Withheld, Not Cancelled:
Abraham’s story shows that conditional blessings are placed on hold, not revoked, when conditions are unmet. God is patient, but the blessing timeline is directly tied to the obedience timeline. The delay is meant to prompt correction.

Opening the Door to the Opposite:
Deuteronomy 28:15 makes it stark: disobedience does not result in a neutral state but actively invokes the “curses” listed thereafter. You either meet the conditions for blessing or, by default, align with the conditions for lack and struggle. There is no covenantal middle ground.

How to Align for Conditional Blessings

Adopt a “Condition-First” Bible Study Approach:
When you read a promise, immediately ask: “Lord, what is required of me? What is the ‘if’ attached to this ‘then’?” Use a concordance or study tool to see the full context.

Audit Your Life Against Known Conditions:
Take a major promise you are believing for (e.g., Psalm 91:1-16 for protection). List its explicit or implicit conditions (dwelling in the secret place, acknowledging God’s name, etc.). Honestly assess: Am I meeting these?

Pursue Comprehensive, Not Partial, Obedience:
Identify your “Lot”—the person, habit, or association God has instructed you to leave behind that you’ve rationalized keeping. Make the decisive separation. Full obedience releases full blessing.

Warning: Ignorance is Not an Excuse

To be ignorant of the conditions attached to God’s promises is a form of negligence for which we are responsible. God has revealed His terms in His Word. It is our duty to study and align. We cannot claim the benefits of a contract we refuse to read.

Conclusion: Pray for a Hearkening Heart

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, deliver me from selective hearing and partial obedience. Give me the diligence to study, understand, and fulfil every condition attached to Your precious promises. Forgive me for every ‘Lot’ I have clung to in disobedience. Align my heart to hearken diligently to Your voice in all things. I choose today to meet Your terms, trusting that as I do, every blessing ordained for me will be released and overtake me, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. The Promise-Condition Chart: Take 3 key promises you are standing on. Write them in one column. In a second column, write the clear conditions attached. In a third, write your action step to fully meet that condition.
2. The Obedience Adjustment: Identify one area of partial obedience in your life (something God has said that you’ve done halfway). This week, complete it.
3. Contextual Reading: As you read Deuteronomy 28:1-14 today, also read verses 15-68. Let the stark contrast deepen your reverence for God’s conditional covenant.
4. Prepare for Tomorrow: Begin to reflect: What blessings has God sworn to that are unconditionaland irreversible because they depend solely on His character?

Remember: God is a covenant-keeping God. His promises are yes and amen. Your role is to meet the terms of the covenant with a willing and obedient heart. The blessings are sure, but they are not cheap.
“If thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God… all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee.” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2). Your obedience activates your inheritance.

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The Open Heavens 17 January 2025 devotional for today is THE BLESSINGS OF THE LORD.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 17 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE BLESSINGS OF THE LORD

MEMORISE:
And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.
Deuteronomy 28:2

READ: Deuteronomy 11:26-27
26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse;
27 A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you this day:

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 17 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

God loves His children so much (1 John 3:1), and He desires to give them blessings without any sorrow (Proverbs 10:22).

However, as a responsible Father, He will not answer some prayers from His children when He knows they are not yet mature enough to handle what they are asking for. For example, no responsible father will give his five-year-old child a car to drive, no matter how much the child asks or begs for it.

Likewise, before God gives you some blessings, He will ensure that you have the capacity to handle them and that they will not harm you in any way or distract you from fulfilling His purpose for your life. He will not give His children things they ask for that would end up affecting their destinies negatively or destroying them.

3 John 2 says:
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

God wants you to prosper and be in good health, but that is only as your soul prospers and you increasingly become spiritually mature.

This is why you must ensure that your soul is prospering by feeding it with the word of God regularly. When you do this, you will begin to prosper and enjoy God’s blessings in every other area of your life.

Joshua 1:8 says:
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Beloved, when you fill your heart with God’s word, it will set you up to enjoy His blessings and have good success. The Bible also says that if your delight is in the word of God and you meditate on it at all times, you will be so blessed that you will be like a tree planted by the riverbank that not only brings forth its fruit in due season but also never has withered leaves.

The Bible further says that all you do will prosper (Psalm 1:2- 3). There are, however, different kinds of blessings you can receive from God. Over the next two days, I will be discussing two of them, which are conditional blessings and irreversible blessings.

I pray that God’s blessings will overshadow you, even as you keep growing spiritually and your soul prospers in Him.

KEY POINT

The more your soul prospers, the more blessings you will enjoy from God.

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MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 28:2
“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.”
This verse establishes the nature of covenant blessings: they are not merely given, but they actively pursue and overtake the obedient. The condition is clear—attentive obedience to God’s voice. The blessings are comprehensive (“all”) and inescapable for those who meet the condition.

BIBLE READING: Deuteronomy 11:26-27
This passage sets before God’s people the fundamental choice between blessing and curse. The blessing is contingent upon obedience to God’s commandments. It frames God’s generosity not as arbitrary, but as a consistent, righteous response to the posture of His children.

The Pathway to Sustainable Blessing: Soul Prosperity

Daddy Adeboye introduces a crucial divine principle: God’s desire to bless is unlimited, but His distribution is wise and responsible. Blessings are not isolated gifts; they are linked to the spiritual and moral capacity of the recipient. The ultimate blessing is a life where external prosperity is matched and sustained by internal, soul-level health.

1. The Father’s Wisdom in Withholding

Blessings as a Responsibility, Not Just a Gift:
God’s refusal to grant certain requests is not a lack of love, but the pinnacle of it. A car to a five-year-old is a death sentence, not a blessing. Similarly, premature promotion, sudden wealth, or answered prayers rooted in fleshly desire can shipwreck faith and destiny. God prioritizes our eternal well-being over our immediate gratification.

The Law of Capacity:
3 John 2 reveals the divine sequence: soul prosperity first, then all-around prosperity. Your soul—your mind, will, and emotions—must be matured and fortified by God’s Word to properly steward blessing without becoming prideful, distracted, or idolatrous. Blessing without maturity often leads to destruction.

2. The Engine of Soul Prosperity: The Word of God

Meditation as the Key to Transformation:
Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:2-3 are not about casual reading but deep, continual meditation. This is the process of soul prosperity—allowing the Word to renew your thinking (mind), align your desires (will), and stabilize your feelings (emotions). A prosperous soul thinks biblically, chooses obediently, and rests in God’s peace.

The Unshakeable Life: The Riverbank Tree:
The Psalm 1 metaphor depicts the outcome: resilience, perennial fruitfulness, and unbroken prosperity (“all you do will prosper”). This isn’t a life free from storms, but one with an unseen, perpetual source of nourishment that ensures vitality and productivity in due season. The root system (your meditative life) determines the public fruit.

3. The Inevitable Result: Blessings That Pursue

Obedience Activates the Pursuit:
When your soul prospers through the Word and obedience, you align yourself with the covenant channel. Blessings become a divine consequence, not a struggle. Deuteronomy 28:2 says they “come on thee and overtake thee.” You no longer chase blessings; you outrun them because you are running on the track of God’s will.

Hearkening to His Voice:
The condition is to “hearken”—to listen attentively and obey promptly. This implies a relationship, not just rule-keeping. A prosperous soul is sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s daily guidance, making choices that keep you in the center of God’s benevolent will.

How to Cultivate a Prosperous Soul for Lasting Blessing

Implement Daily Meditation:
Choose a verse or short passage each day. Don’t just read it. Chew on it. Ask: What does this say about God? About me? What must I change, believe, or do? Speak it aloud throughout the day.

Pray for Maturity Over Mere Material Gain:
Adjust your prayers. Ask, “Lord, prosper my soul to the level where You can trust me with the blessings You desire to give. Make me a steward, not just a consumer.”

Obedience Audit:
Regularly ask the Holy Spirit to highlight any area of known disobedience. A single act of willful disobedience can dam the flow of blessing. Prioritize closing those gaps.

Warning: Seeking Blessing Without Soul Prosperity is Dangerous

To crave the fruit (blessings) without tending to the root (your soul) is to invite spiritual catastrophe. It leads to a life where blessings become a burden, success leads to pride, and God’s gifts eclipse God Himself. This is the path of the backslider.

Conclusion: Pray for Rootedness and Readiness

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, thank You for being a wise and loving Father. I desire sustainable blessings that bring You glory. First, prosper my soul. Saturate my mind with Your Word, align my will with Yours, and steady my emotions with Your peace. Build in me the capacity to handle every blessing You have ordained for my life. Let my life be so rooted in You that blessings overtake me as I walk in joyful obedience, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. Soul Prosperity Journal: For the next 7 days, write down one key truth from your meditation and one practical step of obedience it requires.
2. The Capacity Prayer: Each morning, pray: “Father, make me more spiritually mature today than I was yesterday. Prepare me for the blessings You have prepared for me.”
3. Identify One Area of Delayed Obedience: Is there a clear instruction from God’s Word or the Holy Spirit you have been postponing? Obey it this week. This act opens channels.
4. Prepare for the Series: Begin to reflect: What “conditional blessings” have you seen in Scripture? What makes a blessing “irreversible”?

Remember: God is not withholding; He is preparing. Your primary assignment is not to seek blessings, but to seek the Blesser and let Him cultivate in you a soul that can bear the weight of His glory.
“For then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” (Joshua 1:8). Your success is tied to your soul’s diet.

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The Open Heavens 16 January 2026 devotional for today is WHAT IS MAN? VI.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 16 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHAT IS MAN? VI

MEMORISE:
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23

READ: Genesis 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:9-15
7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 16 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

As I conclude this series today, I want you to know that God made man with the authority to operate in the physical, soulish, and spirit realms. God made us this way so that while we are still living on earth, we can also have a connection with Him in heaven.

God gave man a body so he can live in the physical world and a soul so he can think, feel, and choose (Genesis 2:7). Then, in Job 32:8, the Bible says, “But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.” In other words, we can connect with God through our spirit to receive inspiration from Him. This combination makes us special and differentiates us from animals, plants, and even angels.

In the physical realm, our bodies interact with the world through our physical senses: sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell. Beyond that, we have a soul; we have a will and emotions that allow us to think deeply, make decisions, and establish relationships. For example, you can look at people and discern their true intentions even when they try to conceal them.

The most important part of man, however, is his spirit. Our spirit allows us to connect with God.

It is through our spirits that we hear from Him, understand spiritual truths, and receive Him into our hearts. Romans 8:6 says, “For to be carnally minded is death…” In other words, if people operate in the physical and soulish realms but their spirits are not connected to God, they are as good as dead because they are not operating in their full capacity as human beings.

Beloved, paying attention to the physical realm only will cause you to pursue temporary and intangible things. In Ecclesiastes 2:11, Solomon said, “Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.”

Focusing only on your emotions will cause you to be misled because your feelings cannot be trusted. If you make a decision based on how you feel when you are sad, for instance, before long, you might realise that you have made a terrible decision. The only way you can function in your full capacity and walk in God’s perfect will for your life is when your spirit is connected to the Lord.

REFLECTION

Are you connected to God and submiteed to Him, or are you being controlled by your emotions and physical desires?

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MEMORISE: 1 Thessalonians 5:23
“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
This benediction reveals God’s holistic design for humanity—a tripartite being meant to function in integrated wholeness under His lordship. It is a prayer for complete sanctification, affirming that salvation and preservation encompass every dimension of our existence: spirit, soul, and body.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:9-15
Genesis 2:7 shows the divine act of creation, where God formed the body, breathed the spirit, and man became a living soul. 1 Corinthians 2 details the function of the human spirit when regenerated: it is the faculty that receives and discerns the deep things of God, which are foolishness to the natural (soulish) man.

The Integrated Human: Designed for Three-Dimensional Dominion

Daddy Adeboye concludes this powerful series by unveiling the full architecture of human existence. We are not merely physical beings having spiritual experiences, nor are we just spirits trapped in bodies. We are spirit, soul, and body—designed to operate simultaneously in the heavenly, psychological, and earthly realms, with the spirit as the governing connector to God.

1. The Three Realms of Human Operation

The Body (Physical Realm):
Our physical form allows us to interact with the material world through our five senses. It is the “tent” we inhabit on earth (2 Corinthians 5:1), the vessel for our earthly assignment. Neglecting it is poor stewardship; worshipping it leads to vanity, as it is temporary.

The Soul (Psychological Realm):
This is the seat of our mind (thoughts), will (choices), and emotions (feelings). It is the realm of personality, intellect, desire, and relationship. It is powerful but designed to be informed by the spirit and expressed through the body. Left to itself, it is unstable and easily deceived.

The Spirit (Spiritual Realm):
This is the deepest, most essential part of you—the God-breathed part (Job 32:8). It is the organ of worship, the receiver of divine life (zoe), and the conduit for communion with God. It is through your spirit that you are born again (John 3:6) and that you know God (1 Corinthians 2:11-12).

2. The Hierarchy of Design: Spirit Governs Soul, Soul Governs Body

The Tragedy of Reversal:
The natural, fallen order is for the body (appetites) to dominate the soul (emotions/thoughts), and for the soul to ignore the spirit. This is the “carnally minded” state, which Romans 8:6 declares is death—not just physical, but spiritual futility and separation from God’s life.

The Divine Order Restored in Christ:
Salvation restores the proper chain of command. The Holy Spirit quickens your human spirit (Ephesians 2:5). Your renewed spirit, filled with God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit, should then enlighten and govern your soul (renewing your mind – Romans 12:2), which in turn disciplines and directs your body for God’s glory (1 Corinthians 9:27).

3. The Peril of Imbalanced Living

Body-Only Focus: The Vanity of Solomon:
A life dedicated solely to physical pleasure, material acquisition, and sensory experience ends in “vanity and vexation of spirit” (Ecclesiastes 2:11). It is a pursuit of the temporary that leaves the eternal part of you—your spirit—starved and empty.

Soul-Only Focus: The Deception of Feelings:
Making decisions based primarily on fluctuating emotions or unaided intellect is spiritually perilous. Feelings lie, circumstances change, and human wisdom is limited (Proverbs 14:12). A soul unanchored by a spirit-led compass is adrift and easily misled.

How to Live in Integrated Wholeness

Prioritize Your Spirit’s Nourishment:
Your spirit is fed by prayer, the Word, worship, and obedience. This is the “daily bread” for your true self. A strong, Spirit-led spirit will correctly guide your soul and body.

Submit Your Soul to Transformation:
Consciously bring your thoughts (mind), choices (will), and feelings (emotions) under the authority of God’s Word. Capture rogue thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5). Choose to obey even when you don’t feel like it. This is the renewing of the soul.

Discipline Your Body as a Holy Vessel:
Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Treat it with respect through purity, moderation, and health, not as an object of indulgence or neglect. Use its strength to serve God and others.

Warning: Disconnected Living is Sub-Human Existence

To live only in the body and soul while your spirit is dead or dormant toward God is to live as a spiritual zombie—physically and mentally alive, but severed from your true source of life, purpose, and eternal destiny. You are operating at a fraction of your designed capacity.

Conclusion: Pray for Wholeness and Blameless Integration

Pray this:
“God of peace, sanctify me wholly—spirit, soul, and body. Breathe fresh life upon my spirit, that it may be the dominant, governing force in my life. Renew my mind, sanctify my emotions, and strengthen my will to obey You. Help me to discipline my body as Your holy temple. I reject a life of vanity ruled by senses and a life of instability ruled by feelings. I choose to live from my spirit, connected to You, so that my whole being may be preserved blameless and fulfill Your perfect will, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. The Daily Connection: Start each day with 5-10 minutes of prayer and Scripture reading beforeengaging with physical needs (phone, news, food). This prioritizes your spirit.
2. Soul Check-In: Three times daily, pause and ask: “What is governing my decisions right now? My spirit led by God’s Word, or my feelings/cravings?” Realign as needed.
3. Body as Temple Audit: Choose one way to better honor God with your body this week (e.g., earlier bedtime, healthier food choice, fasting from an unhealthy habit).
4. Reflect on the Series: Review the key themes of this devotional series—dominion, the Word, light over darkness, freedom from bitterness, the power of words, conscious authority, indwelling peace, and God’s love. See how they all flow from a spirit-led life.

Remember: You are a spirit, who possesses a soul, and lives in a body. Your success in every realm depends on the health and leadership of your spirit, connected to God. This is the path to walking in your full, God-ordained capacity.
“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly…” (1 Thessalonians 5:23). You are designed for wholeness.

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The Open Heavens 15 January 2026 devotional for today is WHAT IS MAN? V

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 15 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHAT IS MAN? V

MEMORISE:
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke 12:7

READ: Matthew 7:9-11
9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 15 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Psalm 8:4

The psalmist had to ask the question in the passage above. His love is immeasurable and everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3). He loves us so much that when Adam fell in the garden of Eden, He put together a redemption plan for us so we could be restored to Him.

He also gave us the right to sit with Him because of His tremendous love for us. Ephesians 2:6 says that God has made us sit together with Christ in heavenly places.

In Yorubaland where I come from, we often say that the house of the fellow you love is never too far. Because of God’s overwhelming love for us, He came all the way from heaven to save us. He loves us so much that even the strands of hair on our heads are special to Him.

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:29-31

Whenever I hear Christians say that they doubt in their hearts whether God will answer their prayers or not, I wonder if they truly know how much God loves them.

Romans 8:32 says:
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

If someone loves you so much that he or she gave you his or her only child, what else is so big that the fellow cannot give to you? I want you to know how much God loves and values you so that when you go to Him in prayer, you will know that you are speaking to someone who is willing to give you anything you ask for and who wants only the best for you (John 14:13-14).

Beloved, God loves you more than you can ever imagine, and it grieves Him when you don’t even realise how special you are to Him. Spend quality time with Him daily so you can learn more about His love for you and know the many wonderful things He has prepared for you.

KEY POINT

God’s love for you is immeasurable and everlasting.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 47-50

HYMN 13: Jesus loves me! This I know

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 15 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Luke 12:7
“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”
This statement by Jesus reveals the meticulous, intimate, and immeasurable value God places on each individual. It moves His care from the general (providing for creation) to the profoundly personal (numbering your hairs). If He attends to such minute detail, His commitment to your greater needs is beyond question.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 7:9-11
This passage uses the analogy of human fatherhood—imperfect as it is—to establish the foundational nature of God’s heart. If flawed fathers know how to give good gifts, how much more will our perfect Heavenly Father give good things to those who ask Him? His giving is rooted in His perfect love and wisdom.

The Foundation of All Prayer: Knowing You Are Loved

Daddy Adeboye brings us to the bedrock of our faith and the engine of effective prayer: a deep, personal revelation of God’s love for us. He dismantles the root of prayerful doubt—a failure to comprehend the magnitude of divine love—by presenting overwhelming biblical evidence of our priceless value to God.

1. The Redemptive Love That Planned Our Rescue

Love Initiated, Not Earned:
God’s love is not a response to our worthiness; it is the cause of our worth. Before we could seek Him, He devised a redemption plan. The Fall did not catch Him by surprise; it activated His predetermined mission of love in Christ. This means His love for you is proactive, strategic, and covenantal.

Love That Elevates:
Ephesians 2:6 reveals the staggering outcome of this love: we are made to sit together with Christ. This is not just forgiveness; it is adoption and enthronement. Love brought you from the pigsty to the palace, from estrangement to shared authority. You are not a distant subject; you are a seated child.

2. The Intimate Love That Numbers Your Hairs

From the Cosmic to the Capillary:
The same God who measures the heavens with His span (Isaiah 40:12) counts the hairs on your head. His love is both infinitely grand and intimately detailed. There is no aspect of your life—your health, your finances, your relationships, your daily needs—that is beneath His notice or beyond His care. His knowledge of you is total, and His care is comprehensive.

The Value Equation: You Are Worth More:
The sparrow analogy (Matthew 10:29-31) establishes a divine principle of comparative value. If God attends to the life and death of a creature of negligible market value, then you, for whom Christ died, are of incalculable worth. Your value is set by the price paid: the life of God’s only Son.

3. The Generous Love That Guarishes Good Gifts

The Logic of Heaven’s Gift Shop:
Romans 8:32 presents irrefutable divine logic. The “greater to the lesser” argument is powerful: If God gave His greatest treasure (Jesus) for you, then He will surely, freely, give all lesser treasures that align with His will and your good. There is no reservation in His generosity. The cross is the definitive proof that God is for you.

Prayer from a Position of Loved Assurance:
Doubt in prayer often stems from seeing God as distant, reluctant, or indifferent. Daddy Adeboye reframes prayer: it is not begging a reluctant stranger; it is asking a loving Father who is predisposed to give you “good things” (Matthew 7:11). Knowing this love transforms your prayer from fearful pleading to confident communion.

How to Root Yourself in This Love

Meditate on the Proofs:
Spend time deliberately reflecting on Romans 8:32 and Luke 12:7. Ask the Holy Spirit to make the reality of this love sink from your head to your heart. Your faith will grow not by trying harder, but by seeing His love more clearly.

Pray from the “Seated” Position:
When you pray, remind yourself: “I am coming to my Father who loves me, who has already given me His best. I am seated with Christ, so I ask from a place of belonging, not begging.” Let this identity shape the tone and expectation of your prayers.

Replace the Narrative of Doubt:
When the thought “I doubt God will answer” arises, combat it with the declaration: “My Father loves me so much He gave Jesus for me. He will surely give me this good thing I need according to His will.”

Warning: Ignorance of Love Breeds Spiritual Orphanhood

To live unaware of this love is to live like a spiritual orphan—insecure, fearful, and striving. It turns prayer into a performance and God into a taskmaster. The greatest barrier to receiving from God is not His willingness to give, but our failure to understand His heart as a Giver.

Conclusion: Pray to Be Rooted and Grounded in Love

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, overwhelm my heart with the revelation of Your love for me. Help me to truly grasp that I am so valuable to You that You numbered my hairs and gave Your Son for me. Uproot every seed of doubt planted by ignorance of Your love. Let this certainty become the unshakable foundation of my prayers and my life. I receive now, by faith, the assurance that I am fully known, fully loved, and fully cared for by You, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Love Audit: Write down the three biggest worries or needs in your life. Next to each, write: “My Father who gave me Jesus will freely give me what I need regarding this.”
2. Daily Affirmation: Each morning, look in the mirror and declare: “God knows the number of hairs on my head. I am deeply loved and of infinite value to Him.”
3. Study the “Love Chapter” in Context: Read and meditate on Romans 8:28-39 this week. It is the ultimate treatise on God’s unshakable love.
4. Pray with a New Template: For one week, begin every prayer with thanksgiving for a specific evidence of God’s love in your life (e.g., salvation, a provision, a protection). Let thanksgiving for His past love fuel faith for your present request.

Remember: Your prayer life will only ever be as strong as your conviction of God’s love for you. You are not a nuisance; you are the focus of His affection.
“The very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore…” (Luke 12:7). You are known. You are loved.

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The Open Heavens 14 January 2026 devotional for today is WHAT IS MAN? IV

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 14 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHAT IS MAN? IV

MEMORISE:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7

READ: Philippians 4:4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 14 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Man is very special because he has the capacity to accommodate the Spirit of God inside him. This is such a magnificent thing because God is so big that heaven is His throne and the earth is His footstool (Isaiah 66:1), yet He decided to make Himself so little that He can dwell inside us (John 14:16-17).

In Exodus 25:1-2, God asked Moses to build a sanctuary to house His presence. However, after Jesus died for our sins, He made every child of God His temple. This means that if you are a child of God, He is living inside you, and everything that answers to God also answers to you. What a tremendous privilege!

I remember when I joined The Redeemed Christian Church of God. I thought I was a very wise man, after all, I was a university lecturer. We had many non-literate people in the church back then, and I used to look down on them.

However, one day, I thought to myself, “These people may not be educated, but they are always radiating joy while I am always worried about one thing or the other. They seem to be so much at peace, but there is always a storm raging inside me.”

I decided to give my life to Christ that day, and the first thing I experienced was peace. All my anxieties and worries vanished, and for the first time in my life, I was truly joyful. The joy I felt inside me was so much that the next morning, my boss in the office noticed that I was joyful without me saying anything to him.

Man was not originally made to be anxious about anything. It is the fallen nature that made us lose our joy. The good thing, however, is that Jesus came to restore us to the original plan of God. You will experience peace and joy when you become the temple of the Most High God because Psalm 16:11 says that in the presence of God, there is fullness of joy, and Philippians 4:7 says that the peace of God that passes all understanding will flood your heart indeed.

Beloved, if you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you cannot be a part of God’s original design. The Lord wants to come into your heart (Revelation 3:20), and l encourage you to let Him in. He will lift all your heavy burdens (Matthew 11:28) and you will begin to experience peace and joy like never before.

KEY POINT

When you understand your identity as God’s dwelling place, you will enjoy so much joy and peace.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 44-46

HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 14 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
This command reveals the heart of God towards His children: a call to transfer the entire weight of anxiety from our shoulders to His. It is not a suggestion but a spiritual transaction based on the certainty of His personal care. The act of casting is an intentional release, made possible because He is both able and willing to bear the load.

BIBLE READING: Philippians 4:4-7
This passage outlines the divine prescription for anxiety: rejoice in the Lord always (a choice of worship), practice gentleness (a posture of trust), pray with thanksgiving (an act of dependence), and receive the peace of God that transcends circumstances. Peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of a guarding God.

The Indwelling God: The Source of Inexplicable Peace

Daddy Adeboye shifts the focus from external dominion to internal reality—the peace and joy that are the birthright of every genuine temple of God. He contrasts the restless, self-reliant intellect with the joyful simplicity of a Spirit-filled heart, using his own powerful testimony to illustrate that the presence of God within is the ultimate answer to the storms of anxiety.

1. The Astonishing Reality: God in You

From External Sanctuary to Internal Dwelling:
In the Old Covenant, God’s presence was localized in a physical sanctuary (Exodus 25:8). In the New Covenant, through Christ, every believer becomes that sanctuary (1 Corinthians 3:16). The Almighty, whom heaven cannot contain, has chosen to make His home in the human spirit. This is the foundation of supernatural peace—the Governor of the universe resides within you.

The Privilege of Divine Resonance:
“If you are a child of God, He is living inside you, and everything that answers to God also answers to you.” This is a profound truth of co-inheritance. Your prayers carry weight, your worship moves heaven, and your declarations have authority because they emanate from the dwelling place of the King. You host the Presence that commands all of creation.

2. The Testimony: The Exchange of Worry for Worship

The Bankruptcy of Intellectual Pride:
Daddy Adeboye’s testimony is striking. His academic accomplishments (a university lecturer) offered no defense against internal storms of worry. His observation of the “non-literate” believers revealed a superior reality: they possessed a peace and joy that education could not provide and circumstances could not steal. True wisdom is to recognize the source of that peace.

The Immediate Fruit of Salvation: Peace:
His salvation experience underscores that peace is not a later-stage reward; it is the initial, immediate fruit of the indwelling Spirit (Romans 15:13). The moment Christ entered his heart, the storm ceased. The anxieties and worries did not just lessen; they vanished, replaced by a tangible, observable joy that radiated without a word.

3. The Original Design: A Life Free from Anxiety

Anxiety is an Alien Invader:
Man was created to walk with God in the cool of the day, in perfect trust and fellowship. Anxiety is a fruit of the Fall—a symptom of separation from the Source of peace. Salvation is a restoration to that original design, where our souls find their rest in God alone (Psalm 62:1).

The Mechanics of Divine Peace:

• Source: God’s presence (Psalm 16:11).
• Means: Prayer and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6).
• Nature: A peace that guards the heart and mind—a sentinel against anxious thoughts (Philippians 4:7).
• Evidence: Joy that is full and radiates outwardly, even without verbal testimony.

How to Cultivate and Guard Your Inherited Peace

Practice the Daily Transfer:
Make “casting your care” a conscious, verbal act of prayer each morning and anytime worry arises. Literally name the concern and say, “I cast this upon You, Lord, for You care for me.”

Choose Rejoicing as a Weapon:
Rejoicing in the Lord (Philippians 4:4) is not denial; it is defiance. It is choosing to focus on the unchanging character of your indwelling God rather than the fluctuating circumstances around you. This act of worship activates the peace that is already within you.

Maintain the Temple’s Purity:
Willful sin and disobedience create a disturbance in the peace of the temple. A clear conscience through daily repentance (1 John 1:9) is essential for maintaining an unhindered flow of God’s comforting presence.

Warning: Peace is Forfeited by Self-Reliance

The moment you try to be your own god, carrying your own burdens, you evict peace. Worry is practical atheism—living as if God is not present or does not care. The intellectual, like the pre-salvation Daddy Adeboye, often struggles most here because they are accustomed to solving their own problems.

Conclusion: Pray to Be Settled in His Presence

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I open the door of my heart fully to You. Come in and be my Lord. I exchange the heavy burden of my anxieties for Your easy yoke. Thank You for making my heart Your temple. Let Your presence within me be so real that worry finds no dwelling place. Flood my soul with Your inexplicable peace and fullness of joy. I cast every care upon You now, for I know You care for me. Let my life radiate Your peace, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. The Salvation Foundation: If you have never consciously invited Christ in, pray the prayer above. Your peace begins here.
2. The “Casting” Ritual: Each day, write down your top 3 worries on a piece of paper. Pray over them, then literally destroy the paper (tear it, burn it safely) as a symbol of casting them onto God.
3. Cultivate Thanksgiving: Keep a “Peace Journal.” Each evening, write down 3 specific things you are thankful for from the day. This trains your heart in gratitude, the antidote to anxiety.
4. Audit Your Influences: Identify one source in your life (news, a relationship, social media) that consistently robs you of peace. Take a proactive step this week to limit its access to your mind.

Remember: You do not find peace; you host the Prince of Peace. The storm is not your address; His presence is.
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7). Let it go. He’s got you.

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The Open Heavens 13 January 2026 devotional for today is WHAT IS MAN? III

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 13 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHAT IS MAN? III

MEMORISE:
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Hebrews 5:14

READ: Psalm 82:5-7
5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 13 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Over the past two days, I discussed God’s original plan for mankind, which is to have dominion over the earth and everything in it. I also noted that some Christians are not operating in this God-given dominion because they have not grown spiritually as they ought to.

Another set of Christians who are not living in dominion as God intends are those who have grown spiritually but are still not conscious of the tremendous power they possess. They still fidget when the devil threatens them and see certain acts of dominion as being exclusive to ministers of God. However, the Bible says in Mark 16:17-18 that every believer can cast out demons, heal the sick, and operate in dominion as God intends.

Years ago, while praying, I said, “Lord, give me power to perform miracles for you,” and He responded, “Keep quiet. What have you used the power I have already given you for? Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit?” I said, “Yes, Lord.”

He then continued, “What does Acts 1:8 say?” I quoted it to Him, and He responded, “Since the Holy Ghost has come upon you, then you have power.” I then said, “But I don’t feel powerful,” and He replied, “Did I say that the just shall live by feelings or faith?”

This happened in the middle of the night, and the next morning, I was asked to pray for a little girl who had been so sick that the doctors had given up on her. I was afraid that she would not be healed if I prayed for her, but I remembered my conversation with God and proceeded to pray for her.

While I was praying, the girl went limp. I immediately thought to myself, “I’m in trouble. It seems this girl has died.” When I finished praying and opened my eyes, I saw that she was sleeping. She had not slept for days, and when she woke up, she was completely healed. From that day on, I started using the power that God has given me to take dominion over situations.

Beloved, when power is stored without being used, it remains dormant. However, when it is used often, it grows. As Peter used the power he received from the Holy Spirit, he grew from having to drag a lame man to his feet (Acts 3:1-8) to his shadow healing the sick (Acts 5:15-16). The more you use the power God has given you as a believer, the more dominion you can exercise.

PRAYER POINT

The more you exercise your God-gen authority, the more it grows.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 42-43

HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 13 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Hebrews 5:14
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
This verse reveals the pathway to spiritual maturity: it is not merely the passage of time, but the active exercise of one’s spiritual faculties through constant use. Maturity is proven by a discerning mind and a life that consistently applies spiritual truth to earthly realities.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 82:5-7
This psalm is a divine indictment against unjust “gods” or rulers who walk in spiritual ignorance and darkness. It contrasts their instability with the exalted inheritance of the righteous, declaring, “Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.” This points to the high calling and authority bestowed upon God’s covenant people.

The Crisis of the Unconscious Giant

Daddy Adeboye now addresses the second major hindrance to dominion: not a lack of growth, but a lack of consciousness and exercise of the authority already possessed. Many believers are like sleeping giants, possessing tremendous power but living in fear and hesitation because they are not awake to their own identity and arsenal.

1. The Dormancy of Delegated Power

Possession vs. Consciousness:
A believer can be baptized in the Holy Spirit (possess the power) yet live in spiritual timidity (lack consciousness of it). The problem is not the absence of power but the absence of a faith-filled awareness and conviction that “since the Holy Ghost has come upon you, then you have power” (Acts 1:8). This unconsciousness renders the power dormant.

The Tyranny of Feelings Over Faith:
God’s poignant question to Daddy Adeboye—”Did I say that the just shall live by feelings or faith?”—exposes a great enemy of dominion. We often wait for a feeling of power before we act, but faith operates on the fact of God’s Word. Dominion is exercised by faith, not by emotional confirmation.

2. The Divine Tutorial: Activating Stored Power

The Test of Immediate Obedience:
God’s response to the prayer for more power was a call to audit and use what had already been given. The subsequent healing of the girl was not just a miracle; it was a practical tutorial. Daddy Adeboye had to step past his fear (“I was afraid”) and act on the revelation he had just received. The power flowed when faith-action was taken, despite feelings.

From Theory to Territory:
The transition from knowing Acts 1:8 intellectually to seeing its manifestation physically is the birth of conscious dominion. That first miracle became a point of reference, breaking the paralysis of fear and launching a lifetime of exercising authority. Your first act of faith in a specific area breaks the seal on that aspect of your dominion.

3. The Law of Use: Power Grows Through Exercise

The Peter Principle of Increasing Authority:
Peter’s journey is the biblical blueprint: he began with a direct, physical action (“taking him by the hand… lifted him up” – Acts 3:7) and grew to a point where his very shadow carried healing virtue (Acts 5:15). The principle is clear: the faithful use of basic authority unlocks greater dimensions of grace. Dominion is a muscle that atrophies with disuse and expands with exercise.

“By Reason of Use”:
Hebrews 5:14 states that mature senses are trained “by reason of use.” Each time you command a sickness to leave, rebuke a spirit of fear, or declare God’s peace over chaos, you are not just solving a problem—you are doing a spiritual workout. Your “discernment” (ability to see from God’s perspective) and your “authority” (ability to enforce His will) grow stronger.

How to Awaken and Exercise Your Dominion

Audit Your Spiritual Assets:
Ask the Holy Spirit, “What power and authority have You already given me that I am not using?” Review the believer’s rights in Scripture (e.g., Mark 16:17-18, Luke 10:19, James 4:7). Acknowledge them as your present-tense inheritance.

Start with the “Little Girl” in Front of You:
Identify a situation in your life right now that seems “given up on” by the world’s systems (doctors, bankers, counselors). This is your training ground. Approach it not with fear, but with the conscious declaration: “The Holy Spirit in me has power over this.”

Create a “Faith-Action” Plan:
Deliberately plan to exercise authority this week. For example: “I will lay hands on and pray for every family member who reports feeling ill.” Or, “I will speak to the mountain of debt and command it to be removed.” Record the results and let them build your faith-consciousness.

Warning: Unused Authority Invites Oppression

Power stored is power neutralized. The devil is not afraid of a believer who knows the Word but never applies it as a command. Your hesitation and fear validate his threats. By not using your authority, you grant him illegal space to operate in your sphere.

Conclusion: Pray for Consciousness and Courage

Pray this:
“Holy Spirit, awaken me to the reality of the power within me. Forgive me for living by feelings instead of faith. I renounce all timidity and embrace my identity as a child of the Most High, endowed with authority. Today, I step out in faith. I will use the keys of the Kingdom You have placed in my hands. Exercise my spiritual senses through use; let my dominion grow from faith to faith, from glory to glory, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. Scripture Confession: Daily confess aloud: “I have received power. The Holy Spirit lives in me. Therefore, I have dominion over [name a specific area] today.” (Based on Acts 1:8).
2. The “First Use” Challenge: This week, consciously address a minor problem (a headache, a persistent worry, a conflict) with a direct, verbal command in Jesus’ name, as if you have the authority to do so—because you do.
3. Keep a Dominion Journal: Record instances where you consciously exercised spiritual authority, no matter how small. Note the process and the outcome. Review it monthly to see your growth.
4. Partner for Accountability: Tell a mature believer, “I am working on consciously exercising my spiritual authority. Ask me this week what situation I spoke to in faith.”

Remember: You are not waiting for power. You are deciding to use it. Every act of faith is a rep in the gym of your spirit, building you into a mature governor for the Kingdom.
“By reason of use have their senses exercised…” (Hebrews 5:14). Use it or lose it.

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The Open Heavens 12 January 2026 devotional for today is WHAT IS MAN? II

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 12 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHAT IS MAN? II

MEMORISE:
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
1 Peter 2:2

READ: Galatians 4:1-5
1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 12 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I explained that God’s original design for mankind was for us to have dominion on the earth and everything in it; however, man lost that dominion when sin crept in, but Jesus Christ came to restore us to our original state. I also explained that once you become born again, you become greater than everything around you because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).

Unfortunately, many Christians are still living under the bondage of the devil. They have dominion as God intended originally but fail to exercise this dominion.

Beloved, you cannot exercise dominion as a baby Christian. Galatians 4:1 says:
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

To really take your place as a child of God, you must grow in the Spirit by praying and studying the word of God diligently and regularly. Many Christians brag that they have been born again for many years; however, spiritually, they are still babies because they haven’t grown as they ought to.

Some Christians should have grown spiritually to the point of being able to raise the dead by virtue of God’s anointing upon their lives, yet they do not have the courage to lay hands on someone suffering from a headache.

As a child of God, you should desire God’s word so much because it is the food you need to grow spiritually. 1 Peter 2:2 says, “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” Jesus also said in Matthew 4:4 that man should not live by bread alone but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.

Beloved, if you want to walk in the dominion that God intends for you to operate in, you should live by God’s word just as you survive and function physically by eating food. Like Jeremiah, who said that he ate God’s word (Jeremiah 15:16), you must also consume God’s word even more than you consume physical food.

You must also pray regularly. In fact, when you study the word of God regularly, it will push you to pray because as you study, you will find yourself longing to speak to the One whose word you are studying. Prioritise spending quality time with God daily by praying and studying His word, and you will indeed walk in dominion in every aspect of your life.

KEY POINT

To operate in your God-given dominion, you must pray and study the word of God diligently and regularly.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 39-41

HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS

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MEMORISE: 1 Peter 2:2
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”
This verse establishes spiritual growth as an imperative, not an option. The desire for God’s Word is portrayed as the instinctive, life-sustaining hunger of a healthy newborn. Without this continual intake, growth is stunted, and the believer remains in a state of spiritual infancy, unable to function in their inherited authority.

BIBLE READING: Galatians 4:1-5
This passage powerfully illustrates the difference between legal status and functional experience. An heir may own the entire estate, but while he remains a child, he lives under tutors and governors, no better than a servant. His adulthood—the time of full possession and exercise of his rights—is determined by his maturity, not just his birthright.

From Heir to Ruler: The Necessity of Spiritual Growth

Daddy Adeboye builds on yesterday’s foundation of restored dominion to address the critical gap between possession and practice. Many believers, he notes, live in bondage not because they lack authority, but because they lack the maturity to exercise it. Spiritual adulthood is the bridge between being an heir of dominion and being a governor in dominion.

1. The Tragedy of the Infant Heir

The Gap Between Title and Function:
Galatians 4:1 reveals a spiritual paradox: a child who is “lord of all” in title lives like “a servant” in experience. This is the state of a believer who is saved (an heir) but unchanged, untaught, and undiscipled. They have a birthright to authority but a lifestyle of bondage because they have not grown into their inheritance.

Stunted Growth and its Consequences:
Spiritual infancy is marked by a lack of courage and power. The devotional uses the stark contrast between raising the dead and fearing to pray for a headache. The potential (the anointing) is present, but the maturity to release it is absent. Stunted growth leaves the believer vulnerable, dominated by the very circumstances they are called to dominate.

2. The Non-Negotiable Diet for Growth: The Word

The Word as Essential Nourishment:
Physical life requires food; spiritual life and growth require the Word. Jesus’ statement in Matthew 4:4 equates the Word with the very sustenance of life. To neglect the Word is to choose spiritual malnutrition. Daddy Adeboye emphasizes that dominion is exercised by those who “live by” God’s Word, meaning it becomes the core substance of their daily decisions, thoughts, and declarations.

The Jeremiah Model: Consumption:
Jeremiah 15:16 says, “Thy words were found, and I did eat them.” This goes beyond reading to a digestive, assimilating process. It implies meditation, internalization, and making the Word one’s own reality. You must consume it with more relish and regularity than your physical food.

3. The Symbiosis of Word and Prayer

The Word Fuels Prayer:
Authentic study of Scripture naturally ignites communion. As you discover God’s heart, promises, and commands in His Word, you are compelled to respond in conversation—in worship, petition, and intercession. The Word gives prayer substance and direction.

Prayer Activates the Word:
Prayer is the realm where the truth of the Word is applied to specific situations through declaration and supplication. It is the “governing” act that executes the authority revealed in Scripture. Without prayer, the Word remains theoretical knowledge. Without the Word, prayer becomes powerless sentiment.

How to Pursue Mandatory Growth

Schedule and Prioritize Consistently:
Growth is intentional. You must schedule and protect daily time for the Word and prayer as non-negotiable appointments. Dominion is won in the private place of spiritual discipline before it is seen in the public arena.

Move from Information to Transformation:
When you study, ask not just “What does it say?” but “What must I do or believe because of this?” Allow the Word to interrogate your life and reshape your thinking. This is the process of renewal that leads to authoritative living (Romans 12:2).

Step Out in Faith-Sized Obedience:
Begin to exercise your growing authority in incremental steps. If you read about healing, lay hands on the headache. If you read about provision, sow a seed in faith. Spiritual muscles, like physical ones, grow through use.

Warning: Eternal Infancy is a Self-Inflicted Tragedy

To remain a baby Christian by choice—through neglect of the Word, prayerlessness, and disobedience—is to voluntarily live beneath your privileges. It is to choose the nursery over the throne room, and bondage over dominion. God has provided the nourishment; you must choose to eat.

Conclusion: Pray for a Ravenous Hunger and Maturity

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, I reject every form of spiritual stagnation. I crave the pure milk of Your Word with the desperate hunger of a newborn. Transform my appetite; let me consume Your Word more than my daily food. As I feed, cause me to grow up into Christ in all things, that I may shed the limitations of spiritual infancy. Empower me through prayer to step into the full exercise of my dominion as Your mature child. I choose to grow, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. Conduct a Growth Audit: Honestly assess your spiritual diet and exercise. How consistent and meaningful is your Word intake? How fervent and faith-filled is your prayer life? Write down one improvement for each.
2. Adopt the “E.A.T.” Method for Study:
   • Engage the text (read carefully).
   • Apply it (What does this mean for me today?).
   • Transform through prayer (Pray the Scripture back to God and over your life).
3. Exercise Your Authority Muscle: This week, identify one “headache”-sized problem (a worry, a minor ailment, a small frustration) and deliberately address it with a specific scriptural promise in prayer. Act as the governing heir you are.
4. Find a Growth Partner: Share your growth goal with a mature believer who can encourage you and hold you accountable to your Word and prayer commitments.

Remember: You are an heir to the Kingdom. Don’t live like a servant in the nursery. Grow up. Your dominion awaits your maturity.
“Desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” (1 Peter 2:2). Your growth is your responsibility.

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The Open Heavens 11 January 2026 devotional for today is WHAT IS MAN? I

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 11 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHAT IS MAN? I

MEMORISE:
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Genesis 1:26

READ: Psalm 8:3-9
3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
7 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
9 O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 11 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

When you look at the stars, the moon, and the beauty of nature generally, it is hard not to wonder what makes us humans so special that God cares so much about us. This is exactly what David was asking in verse 4 of today’s Bible reading.

From today’s memory verse, we see that God made us in His image and gave us the responsibility and dominion to rule over all His creation on earth (Genesis 1:26-28). Therefore, you and I have God’s mandate to be in control of the earth. God, however, didn’t stop there;

He went further to say in Matthew 18:18 that He will uphold our decrees here on earth from His throne in heaven. Unfortunately, when man sinned, he lost his place and the dominion God had given him at creation. That was why God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to restore us to His original design and reinstate our dominion.

If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you have become greater than everything in this world (1 John 4:4). If you are yet to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I implore you to do so now. This is because, if you can truly let go of sin, situations will no longer control you; rather, you will control them. The economy will no longer decide what happens to you; instead, you will thrive, regardless of what happens in the economy.

The devil and all his demons are afraid of the children of God because they know that God has made His children sit together with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principalities and powers (Ephesians 2:4-6).

This is why, whenever someone I have not met before comes to me for prayers, the first question I ask such a person is, “Are you born again?” If the fellow is not born again, even if I pray and the problem is solved, a worse problem might come on him or her because the person is still prey to the devil.

Beloved, the foundation of every genuine solution to any problem you can ever have is in Jesus Christ. You must repent from any sin that may be in your life and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour if you are yet to do so.

Ensure you live a holy life by adhering to His word and obeying all His instructions. When you do these, you will enjoy good success and truly live in dominion over every challenge that comes your way.

KEY POINT

God’s original design is for you to reign above all situation

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 36-38

HYMN 13: Jesus loves me! This I know,

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MEMORISE: Genesis 1:26
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
This verse reveals humanity’s original blueprints: divine image and earthly dominion. To be made in God’s image is to carry His authority, creativity, and communicative nature. The mandate to have dominion is a legal delegation of God’s governing power to mankind over the earthly realm.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 8:3-9
This psalm echoes the Genesis mandate, marveling at the exalted position God has given to humanity. Despite our seeming smallness, we are crowned with glory and honor and entrusted with the works of God’s hands. It is a hymn of awe at our God-ordained authority.

The Restoration of Mandated Dominion

Daddy Adeboye addresses the core of human identity and authority, tracing it from creation through the Fall to its restoration in Christ. The devotional makes it clear that dominion is not an abstract concept but the restored birthright of every believer, granting authority over circumstances, systems, and spiritual forces.

1. The Original Mandate: Image and Dominion

Created for Governance:
God’s design was not for man to be a victim of creation but its governor. The “image and likeness” is the source of authority; the “dominion” is the sphere of its exercise. This means your inherent design is to rule, innovate, manage, and establish order in your sphere of influence.

The Heavenly Endorsement of Earthly Decrees:
Matthew 18:18 reveals the staggering continuity of this mandate. God, from heaven, pledges to ratify the lawful decrees made by His image-bearers on earth. This establishes prayer and faith-filled speech not as begging, but as governance—issuing heavenly-sanctioned rulings over earthly situations.

2. The Loss and The Restoration in Christ

The Great Reversal of the Fall:
Sin was not merely a moral failure; it was a catastrophic surrender of dominion. Adam handed the title deed of earth to Satan (Luke 4:6), and humanity became subject to creation rather than sovereign over it. Poverty, sickness, and bondage are symptoms of this lost dominion.

Christ: The Last Adam and Our Reinstatement:
Jesus came as the “last Adam” (1 Corinthians 15:45) to win back what the first Adam lost. Through His death and resurrection, He legally reclaimed all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18). Salvation is the reinstatement of the individual believer into this position of regained dominion. You are not just saved from sin; you are saved into sovereignty.

3. The Present Reality: Seated Far Above

Your Position Defines Your Authority:
Ephesians 2:6 states the believer’s current position: seated with Christ in heavenly places, “far above all principality and power.” This is not a future hope but a present legal reality. You operate from a place of settled victory and superior rank over all demonic forces and earthly systems. This is why they fear a true child of God.

The Non-Negotiable Foundation: The New Birth:
Daddy Adeboye’s consistent first question—”Are you born again?”—is a diagnostic of spiritual jurisdiction. A person outside of Christ, even if helped temporarily, remains under the domain of darkness and prey to the enemy. Dominion is exclusive to the re-created species—those born of God (1 John 4:4).

How to Exercise Your Restored Dominion

Govern Through Your Decrees:
Align your speech with God’s Word. Your words are your governing instruments. Decree peace over chaos, health over sickness, provision over lack. Heaven is listening to ratify the decrees of the redeemed.

Live from Your Position, Not Your Condition:
Your feelings, the economy, or medical reports are “conditions.” Your seat with Christ is your “position.” Train yourself to reason, pray, and decree from your exalted position in Christ, not from the problem at your feet.

Maintain Holiness—The Integrity of Office:
Sin is a rebellion against the King that locally disempowers the governor. Holy living is not about earning favor; it is about maintaining the integrity of your office and the unimpeded flow of authority. You cannot effectively rule a territory you have surrendered to the enemy through willful sin.

Warning: An Unclaimed Dominion is a Vacant Throne

If you do not consciously exercise your God-given authority, the enemy will gladly continue to administer the affairs of your life, your family, and your sphere. Passivity is a form of surrender. Dominion must be asserted in faith.

Conclusion: Pray to Reign in Life

Pray this:
“Father of glory, I thank You for recreating me in Christ Jesus and seating me with Him in the place of authority. I repent of all passivity and sin that has ceded ground to the enemy. Today, I take my stand in my rightful position of dominion. I decree that my life, health, finances, and family are under the governance of Your Kingdom. I exercise authority over every opposing power and declare that I reign in life through Christ Jesus. My dominion is restored and established by Your Word, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. Positional Reminders: Write “Ephesians 2:6” and “Seated Far Above” on sticky notes. Place them where you will see them daily to remind you of your true position.
2. Daily Dominion Decrees: Each morning, issue 3-5 specific decrees over your day based on Scripture (e.g., “I decree that wisdom guides my decisions today, according to James 1:5”).
3. Conduct a Sphere Audit: Identify the key areas of your God-given dominion (e.g., your mind, your home, your workplace). Ask the Holy Spirit: “Where have I been passive? Where do I need to assert Kingdom authority?” Take one step of faith-led action in each area this week.
4. Establish the Foundation: If you have not consciously accepted Christ, do so now with this prayer: “Lord Jesus, I repent of my sin. I believe You died and rose for me. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Restore me to Your original design and dominion. Amen.” Then, tell a believer.

Remember: You are not struggling for victory; you are enforcing a victory already won. You are not a victim of the system; you are a governor in it, seated far above it.
“Let them have dominion…” (Genesis 1:26). In Christ, you do.

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The Open Heavens 10 January 2026 devotional for today is FREEDOM OF WORSHIP II.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 10 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP II

MEMORISE:
The LORD will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathen.
Zephaniah 2:11

READ: Psalm 96:8-13
8 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
10 Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

A lot of people want to worship the only true God, but they are limited by many factors. For example, Pharaoh prevented the children of Israel from leaving Egypt to worship God until a divine intervention compelled him to let them go.

After God’s intervention, he could not even wait until morning before releasing the children of Israel to go and worship God. That very night, he called for Moses and Aaron and said, “Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the Lord, as ye have said.” (Exodus 12:19-31).

However, after making this pronouncement and releasing the Israelites, the Egyptians still went after them with the intention of bringing them back into bondage, but God silenced them in the Red Sea, and the Israelites were finally free to worship God (Exodus 14 and 15).

You probably want to worship God, but something is hindering you. You want to praise God and tell people about how great He is, but then, occasionally, you remember one little problem in your life that has lingered for a long time. That problem might be so bad that people around you have even been asking you where your God is. You look at that problem, and suddenly, it becomes a struggle to praise God. I decree that the Almighty God will intervene in your situation and silence whatever might be hindering you from worshipping Him the way you really want to, in Jesus’ name.

Many people want to do mighty things like building churches for God, helping the poor, sponsoring crusades, and so on. However, the only hindrance they have is a lack of finance. If you are one of such people, I pray for you today that you will receive the abundance you need in order to do anything you want to do for God, in Jesus’ name.

Revelation 4:11 says, “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” God created all things for His pleasure. He created your hands to clap to Him in worship, He created your mouth to praise Him, and He created your legs to dance for Him.

Therefore, anyone, whether in the government, in your family, or anywhere at all, who tries to hinder you from worshipping God and giving Him pleasure will face His wrath like Pharaoh did if he or she does not repent.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please usher me into a new season of good health, prosperity, and complete freedom so that I can serve you without hindrance.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 32-35

HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

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MEMORISE: Zephaniah 2:11
“The LORD will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathen.”
This prophetic declaration announces God’s ultimate supremacy. It reveals a dual action: God will starve and render powerless every false god, system, or force that claims allegiance, and He will establish His universal worship. Hindrances to worship are not merely obstacles; they are rivals facing divine judgment.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 96:8-13
This psalm is a sweeping call to global, unreserved worship. It commands us to ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name, for He is coming to judge the earth with righteousness. True worship is presented as the only fitting response to His sovereign majesty and impending judgment.

The Divine Intervention for Unhindered Worship

Daddy Adeboye addresses a profound struggle: the desire to worship God fully, shackled by lingering hindrances. Using the Exodus narrative, he frames these hindrances as “Pharaohs”—oppressive forces that seek to keep us in a bondage that restricts our expression of devotion to God. The promise is that God intervenes to silence hindrances so worship can flow freely.

1. Identifying Your Personal Pharaoh

Hindrances as Enslaving Powers:
A hindrance is more than a problem; it is a power that claims authority over your focus and devotion. Like Pharaoh, it says, “You shall not go to serve the Lord.” This can be:

• A Lingering Problem: A chronic issue (health, finance, family strife) that becomes a louder testimony in your mind than God’s goodness, making praise feel like a struggle.
• The Taunt of Onlookers: The shame of “Where is your God?” can silence your testimony and dampen your praise.
• Lack of Resources: The feeling of financial or practical limitation that holds you back from executing big visions of service and sacrifice for God.

The Goal of the Hindrance:
The enemy’s goal is not just to cause pain, but to steal worship. By fixing your gaze on the problem, he aims to divert the glory, praise, and trust that belong exclusively to God.

2. The Pattern of Divine Intervention

God Compels the Release:
God did not negotiate with Pharaoh; He executed judgments that made continued bondage unsustainable. Likewise, your “Pharaoh” will be compelled to release you. The divine intervention is targeted to break the specific power holding you back from worship.

The Final Silence at the Red Sea:
Pharaoh’s initial release was not enough; he pursued Israel to drag them back. God’s ultimate solution was to silence the hindrance permanently at the Red Sea. This signifies that God doesn’t just give temporary relief; He can completely dismantle the power of that problem to ever threaten your worship again. The song of Exodus 15 was sung on the other side of a silenced enemy.

3. Your Created Purpose: To Give God Pleasure

You Are a Worship Instrument:
Revelation 4:11 provides the foundational reason why hindrances must fall: you were created for God’s pleasure. Your hands, mouth, legs, resources, and life are instruments of worship. Any force that ties these instruments down is in direct conflict with your Creator’s purpose.

The Warning to Hindrances:
Daddy Adeboye issues a stern prophetic warning: any person, system, or circumstance that deliberately hinders a believer’s worship invokes the wrath of God, just as Pharaoh did. This is a spiritual law. God is jealous for the worship due His name (Zephaniah 1:14).

How to Position for Your Red Sea Moment

Worship in the Midst of the Hindrance:
Like Paul and Silas in prison (Acts 16:25), begin to worship before the chains fall. This is an act of faith that asserts God’s supremacy over the problem and activates divine intervention.

Present Your “Lack” to God in Faith:
If limited resources hinder your service, present what you have to Him (like the boy’s loaves and fish). Pray the prayer of abundance from the devotional, not from greed, but from a desire to be a greater channel of worship and service.

Shift Your Testimony Focus:
Stop rehearsing the problem. Begin to declare, “My God is silencing every Pharaoh for the sake of His glory.” Change your conversation from the persistence of the problem to the certainty of God’s intervention.

Warning: Do Not Return to Bondage Voluntarily

After God silences a hindrance, never let your heart return to worship it through fear, obsession, or nostalgia. Keep your eyes on the Pillar of Fire, not the drowned chariots. Continued freedom requires forward movement in worship.

Conclusion: Pray for the Silence of Every Pharaoh

Pray this:
“Almighty God, my Redeemer, You are terrible against every power that hinders worship. I name my ‘Pharaoh’ now: [Name the specific hindrance]. By Your mighty hand, compel it to release me! Silence its voice, its threat, and its power forever at my Red Sea. I was created for Your pleasure; therefore, I worship You with my whole heart, even now. Let my life become an unhindered song of praise, and let every enemy of my devotion be famished and judged, in Jesus’ mighty name!”

Action Steps:

1. Name and Reject Your Pharaoh: Write down the primary hindrance to your worship. Pray over it, and then symbolically “drown” it (tear up the paper) as an act of faith in God’s silencing power.
2. Worship Through the Struggle: This week, when the hindrance presses in, deliberately spend 10 minutes in praise and thanksgiving for who God is, ignoring the problem. Do this as warfare.
3. Plan a Faith Offering: If lack is the hindrance, plan a sacrificial offering towards a godly vision beyond your current means. This act of faith declares God is your provider and breaks the power of lack over your worship.
4. Testify to the Intervention: Begin to share with a trusted friend, “I believe God is silencing [my hindrance] so I can worship Him freely.” Speaking it reinforces your faith and God’s commitment to His glory.

Remember: God is more committed to receiving your full worship than you are to giving it. He will move heaven and earth to silence whatever stands in the way. Your Red Sea moment is coming.
“The LORD will… famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him…” (Zephaniah 2:11). Your worship will flow unhindered.

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The Open Heavens 9 January 2026 devotional for today is FREEDOM OF WORSHIP I

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 9 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP I

MEMORISE:
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Galatians 5:1

READ: Matthew 6:21-24
21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 9 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

All humans have the freedom to worship whatever they want to. Even in countries where people are restricted from worshipping publicly, nobody can restrict anyone from worshipping his or her ‘god’ privately.

This freedom to worship has been given by God; however, you must be vigilant at all times to know who or what you are worshipping because who or what you worship will determine what you become (2 Corinthians 3:18).

It is important that you examine your priorities because they are pointers to the people or things you actually worship. Some people do not know that their phones have become the god they worship. They take their phones everywhere they go, even into the bathroom.

Their eyes are always glued to their phones as they spend hours browsing through them. If they don’t have their phones with them, they will begin to panic and will not be able to function normally. Sadly, this often leads them into anxiety, depression, and many health challenges.

What you give your attention and resources to eventually shapes your values, thoughts, and behaviour. If your focus is primarily on material possessions, your social status, or even other people’s opinions, they can easily become idols in your life.

You must examine yourself regularly to know the things or people that mostly occupy your thoughts and what you exert most of your energy on. If these things or people are not aligned with your purpose in Christ, then you need to take heed, lest you fall (1 Corinthians 10:12).

Another subtle, yet common object of worship these days is work. Many Christians allow themselves to be trapped in the cycle of work such that they neglect their health, families, and walk with God. I know the value of hard work, so I work very hard and encourage people to do the same.

However, when work becomes the source of your identity, it has taken God’s place in your life. You must also be careful not to worship comfort and convenience. Today, many youths talk about living a comfortable life and unfortunately, their pursuit of this soft life has become the god they worship.

Beloved, the freedom of worship is a precious gift that God has given to you; however, you must use it to worship Him alone. You must also be mindful and disciplined to ensure that you are not worshipping an idol at any time. Keep your total focus on God at all times, and He will reward you with His grace and peace.

ACTION POINT

Sincerely assess your current priorities to determine whether anything or anyone is competing with God’s place in your life.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 29-31

HYMN 7: I AM THINE O LORD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 9 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Galatians 5:1
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
This verse declares the essence of our salvation: a purchased freedom. However, it carries a dual command—to stand firm in that freedom and to vigilantly resist any new form of slavery. The greatest threat to spiritual liberty is often not external persecution, but internal idolatry.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 6:21-24
In this passage, Jesus exposes the direct link between our treasure (what we value most) and our heart’s worship. He concludes with the unshakeable law of single-minded allegiance: “Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Our focus is inherently singular; whatever commands it is our de facto master.

The Idolatry of the Heart: The High Cost of Misplaced Worship

Daddy Adeboye delivers a piercing diagnosis of modern spiritual bondage. The devotional moves beyond the obvious idols of wood and stone to expose the subtle, daily altars we erect in our lives. True freedom is not just freedom from sin, but freedom for exclusive, undivided devotion to God.

1. The Deceptive Nature of Subtle Idols

Idolatry is a Matter of Priority and Focus:
An idol is not merely a statue; it is anything that commands the supreme devotion of your heart, time, resources, and imagination. As 2 Corinthians 3:18 states, we become like what we behold. Your constant focus is your object of worship, and that object is actively shaping you into its image—whether it is God, a device, a career, or an ideal.

The Phone as a Case Study:
The smartphone is a powerful modern parable. When it is the first thing you check in the morning and the last at night, when its absence causes anxiety, and when it consistently interrupts communion with God and people, it has transitioned from a tool to a throne. It commands your attention, and you obey.

2. Self-Examination: Identifying Your Altars

Your Thoughts and Energy Reveal Your Gods:
You must audit your mental and emotional expenditure. What occupies your daydreams? What conversation topic excites you most? What problem consumes your worry? The answers point to your functional deities. If these are not Christ and His purpose for you, you are in idolatry’s grip.

The Altars of Work, Comfort, and Status:

• Work: When it becomes the source of your identity, worth, and security instead of a domain for stewardship, it is an idol. It leads to the neglect of health, family, and spiritual vitality.
• Comfort (The ‘Soft Life’): The pursuit of a pain-free, hassle-free existence as the ultimate goal is idolatry. It makes convenience your god and shrinks your capacity for sacrifice, service, and endurance.
• Status & Opinions: When your value is determined by your social standing or others’ approval, you are a slave to people. You worship at the altar of human praise.

3. The Consequence and the Correction

Idolatry Leads to Bondage and Breakdown:
Daddy Adeboye notes that phone worship leads to “anxiety, depression, and many health challenges.” This is the inevitable fruit of idolatry: it promises life but delivers death; promises freedom but delivers a crushing yoke. It distorts your values, drains your peace, and derails your destiny.

The Call to Vigilance and Discipline:
Freedom must be guarded. It requires the discipline to regularly “take heed” (1 Corinthians 10:12)—to pause and conduct a spiritual inventory. This isn’t a one-time event but a lifestyle of conscious realignment, ensuring that Christ alone sits on the throne of your heart.

How to Guard Your Freedom and Worship God Alone

Implement Practical Boundaries:
Create “no-phone zones” (e.g., during prayer, meals, first hour of the day). Deliberately schedule and protect time for family and spiritual disciplines. Let your calendar reflect that God is Lord of your time.

Conduct the “Treasure Test” Regularly:
Ask yourself weekly: “Where did my money go most easily? What did I most hate to be interrupted from doing?” Your financial records and your irritations are truthful ledgers of your heart’s treasure.

Replace Don’t Just Remove:
Idolatry fills a vacuum. You cannot simply stop worshipping an idol; you must actively, passionately worship the true God. Increase your intake of His Word, your time in heartfelt praise, and your service to His kingdom. As you behold Christ, the false gods lose their appeal.

Warning: Freedom to Choose is Not Freedom from Consequence

God gives the freedom to worship anything, but He does not suspend the spiritual law that we become enslaved to whatever we choose. The “yoke of bondage” (Galatians 5:1) is self-chosen. Playing near an idol’s altar always leads to entanglement.

Conclusion: Pray for a Purified and Single-Minded Heart

Pray this:
*”Lord Jesus, my Liberator, I stand fast in the freedom You purchased. Search me, O God, and know my heart; see if there is any idolatrous way in me (Psalm 139:23-24). I dethrone every subtle idol—my phone, my work, my desire for comfort, the opinions of others. I enthrone You alone. Let my thoughts, my time, my resources, and my affections be wholly Yours. Grant me the discipline to guard my heart and the grace to behold only You, in Jesus’ name!”*

Action Steps:

1. The 24-Hour Fast: This week, fast from your primary potential idol (e.g., social media, work emails, entertainment) for 24 hours. Use the time for prayer and reflection. Note what cravings or anxieties arise—they reveal the idol’s hold.
2. The Priority Realignment Plan: Write down your God-given priorities (e.g., Personal Devotion, Family, Health, Ministry). Now audit last week’s time. Where is the disconnect? Make one concrete change to align them.
3. Worship Declarations: Each morning, declare before God: “Today, You alone are my God. I worship You with my time, my talents, and my treasure.” Verbally reject the worship of any other thing.
4. Accountability Partnership: Share this devotional with a trusted friend. Give them permission to ask you monthly: “Have you noticed any new ‘altars’ in your life?”

Remember: Your freedom is precious and costly. To stand fast in it requires that you worship the Liberator, not the chains. Your heart is a temple; guard it for its one true Resident.
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free…” (Galatians 5:1). Guard your freedom jealously.

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