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The Open Heavens 1 April 2026 devotional for today is WORD OF POWER II.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 1 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WORD OF POWER II

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

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

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 1 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT:

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

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Samuel 1-3

Open Heavens HYMN 49: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 1 APRIL 2026 TODAY COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Mark 11:23

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

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:35-43

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

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The Power of Your Royal Decree

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

You Are Not Ordinary

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

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

Why Your Words Carry Weight

The devotional anchors this truth in two key scriptures:

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

The Danger of Silence

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

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

The One Condition: No Doubt

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

To speak without doubt, you must:

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

How to Practically Speak to Your Mountain

Here are simple steps to apply this message today:

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

Conclusion: Speak and See the Salvation of God

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

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

Action Steps:

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

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

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heavens 30 March 2026 Devotional

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 31 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WORD OF POWER I

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

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

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

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

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 31 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 28-31

Open Heavens HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 31 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY

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

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

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:2-15

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

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

Your Words Have Power

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

1. The Word of God is Alive

Hebrews 4:12 Says:

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

Your Words Can Carry That Power:

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

2. Demons Know Who You Are

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

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

The Difference:

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

3. A Testimony of Authority

The Young Man with Demons:

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

What We Learn:

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

4. Your Authority in Jesus

Jesus Gave You Power:

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

Demons Must Obey:

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

Your Relationship Matters:

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

How to Use Your Authority

Know Who You Are:

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

Speak with Boldness:

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

Use the Name of Jesus:

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

Do Not Be Afraid:

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

Keep Your Life Clean:

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

Warning: Do Not Play with Demons

Do Not Be Curious:

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

Do Not Be Afraid:

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

Conclusion: Speak and See Victory

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

Things to Do:

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

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

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

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 30 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: CONDUITS OF POWER

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

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

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 30 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 25-27

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

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

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

BIBLE READING: Mark 6:53-56

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

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

Your Life Can Carry God’s Power

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

1. Power Can Flow Through Ordinary Things

Jesus’ Garment:

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

Paul’s Handkerchiefs and Aprons:

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

The Point:

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

2. The Secret: A Pure Heart

White Garments Mean Purity:

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

The Danger of Greed:

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

Your Heart Must Be Surrendered:

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

3. God is Looking for Vessels

He Wants to Use You:

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

Your Life Can Be a Conduit:

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

Your Garment Represents Your Life:

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

4. The Testimony of Jesus and Paul

Jesus:

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

Paul:

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

You:

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

How to Become a Conductor of God’s Power

Surrender Everything to God:

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

Keep Your Heart Pure:

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

Stay Close to Jesus:

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

Believe That God Wants to Use You:

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

Step Out in Faith:

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

Warning: Do Not Let Sin Block the Flow

Sin is Like a Blocked Pipe:

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

Greed Will Destroy You:

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

Conclusion: You Can Carry His Power

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

Things to Do:

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

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

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

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 28 March 2026 Devotional

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 29 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THERE IS POWER IN YOUR HANDS

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

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

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 29 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACTION POINT

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

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 22-24

Open Heavens HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 29 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY

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

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

BIBLE READING: Mark 1:40-45

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

Your Hands Are Not Ordinary

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

1. The Power Inside You

Jesus Said You Will Do Greater Works:

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

The Same Power That Raised Jesus Lives in You:

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

You Are Anointed:

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

2. What Happens When You Lay Hands on the Sick

Power Flows:

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

Healing is Not Complicated:

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

Jesus Paid for Healing:

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

3. Faith to Lay Hands

Start Where You Are:

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

Do Not Be Afraid to Fail:

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

Obey First, Let God Do the Rest:

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

4. A Word for Christian Doctors

You Have Two Tools:

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

When Medicine Cannot Help:

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

5. The Testimony of the Leper and the Lame Man

The Leper (Mark 1):

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

The Lame Man (Acts 3):

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

The Same Power is Available to You:

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

How to Use Your Anointed Hands

Believe What Jesus Said:

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

Ask Permission:

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

Lay Hands and Pray:

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

Keep Praying:

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

Give Glory to God:

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

Warning: Do Not Let Doubt Stop You

Doubt is the Enemy of Miracles:

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

Fear of What People Think:

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

Conclusion: Your Hands Are for Healing

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

Things to Do:

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

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

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

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 28 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: MINISTERS OF LIGHT II

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

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

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 28 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 19-21

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

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 28 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY

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

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

BIBLE READING: Mark 16:17-20

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

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

Signs and Wonders Are for You

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

1. Why We Need Signs and Wonders

Some People Will Not Believe Without Them:

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

Signs Confirm the Word:

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

You Are God’s Instrument:

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

2. What God Has Already Given You

Power to Heal the Sick:

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

Power Over Demons:

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

Protection from Harm:

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

3. Faith is the Key

Doubt Will Stop You:

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

Faith Grows Step by Step:

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

God Meets You at Your Level:

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

4. You Are Light, So Shine

God Cannot Lie:

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

Be Bold:

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

Expect Results:

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

How to Walk in Signs and Wonders

Obey What Jesus Said:

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

Start Where You Are:

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

Keep Medicine, But Trust God:

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

Do Not Fear Failure:

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

Give Glory to God:

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

Warning: Do Not Let Doubt Stop You

Doubt is a Thief:

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

Fear of What People Think:

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

Conclusion: Your Time to Shine

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

Things to Do:

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

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

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

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 27 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: MINISTERS OF LIGHT I

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

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

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 27 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRAYER POINT

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

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

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

BIBLE READING: Matthew 5:14-16

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

You Are Light: Start Shining

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

1. Where Your Light Comes From

Jesus is the Source:

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

God Cannot Lie:

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

Your Father is Light:

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

2. What Light Does

Light Drives Away Darkness:

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

Light Reveals What is Hidden:

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

Light Makes Impossible Things Possible:

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

3. Your Job as a Minister of Light

You Are a Minister:

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

You Must Shine:

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

Your Good Works Point to God:

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

4. The Testimony of Jesus

His Fame Spread:

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

You Can Do the Same:

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

How to Let Your Light Shine

Know Who You Are:

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

Stop Hiding:

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

Do Good Works:

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

Expect Miracles:

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

Warning: Do Not Let Your Light Go Out

Sin Will Dim Your Light:

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

Fear Will Hide Your Light:

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

Conclusion: Shine and Never Stop Shining

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

Things to Do:

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

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

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 26 March 2026, is TAKE CARE OF YOUR HUSBAND

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 26 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: TAKE CARE OF YOUR HUSBAND

MEMORISE:
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
Colossians 3:18

READ: Ephesians 5:22-24
22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 26 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, wives are instructed to submit to their own husbands in everything. Part of this submission entails helping them to fulfil their God-given assignment and taking care of their needs.

Wives are helpmeets (Genesis 2:18-22) and are required to cater to their husbands’ spiritual, nutritional, and emotional needs. Wives can care for their husbands spiritually by always praying for them.

A good wife should also cater to her husband’s nutritional needs. It is not good for a man to be hungry and not be fed. Matthew 21:18-19 tells us that when Jesus was hungry, and He didn’t find food on a fig tree, He cursed the tree. An African proverb says a hungry man is an angry man. If you don’t feed your husband, you will always have an angry man at home.

Wives should also pay attention to their husbands’ sexual and emotional needs. Surprisingly, some wives move from one prayer mountain to another in search of a divine intervention that will make their husbands love them more than ever before, yet they neglect their husbands’ needs.

If a woman honours her husband and sees to it that she caters to his spiritual, nutritional, and sexual needs, all other things being equal, she will not need to be jumping from one prayer mountain to the other to seek his love. When a husband’s needs are well catered to by his wife, all other things being equal, he will love and bless her from the bottom of his heart (Proverbs 31:28).

Some wives are very respectful towards their bosses at work and pastors in church but disrespect their husbands. Such actions do not please God. Today’s memory verse states that wives should submit to their husbands in a way that is fitting unto the Lord. This means that there is a kind of ‘submission’ that is not fitting unto the Lord. When a wife submits to her husband in one area and hides other things from him because of her selfish ambitions and desires, it is not fitting unto the Lord.

Men generally have big egos, and a wife’s total submission to her husband caters to his emotional needs and makes him feel valued. When a wife refuses to submit to her husband, she is invariably saying that she doesn’t value him, and this is so terrible that it can cause her husband to develop low self-esteem.

If you are a wife, taking care of your husband is a God-given assignment; when you do it well, it will open doors of blessings to you.

PRAYER POINT

Wives should submit to their own husbands and take care of their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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MEMORISE: Colossians 3:18
“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.”

This verse is God’s instruction to wives. It does not say women are less important than men. It does not say wives should be slaves. It says wives should submit to their own husbands. The words “as is fitting in the Lord” mean this is the right way to live as a Christian wife. When a wife submits to her husband, she is obeying God. She is also making her home peaceful and happy.

BIBLE READING: Ephesians 5:22-24

This passage explains what submission means:
Verse 22: “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.” When a wife submits to her husband, she is also submitting to God. God gave the husband the job of leading the family.
Verse 23: “For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church.” The husband is the leader, just as Christ is the leader of the church. This is God’s plan for the family.
Verse 24: “Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.” The church follows Christ. Wives should follow their husbands. This is not because husbands are better. It is because God made a plan for order in the home.

God’s Plan for Wives: Help Your Husband and Bless Your Home

Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches wives about their special job from God. He shows that a wife is not a servant but a “helpmeet” — someone who helps her husband succeed. When a wife does her job well, her husband will love her, her home will be peaceful, and God will bless her.

1. The Wife’s Job: Helper, Not Slave

God Made Woman to Help:

• In Genesis 2:18, God said, “It is not good that man should be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him.”
• God did not make woman to be a servant. He made her to be a partner. She is meant to stand beside her husband and help him become what God wants him to be.

Help Means Many Things:

• Help him with his dreams and goals.
• Help him with his weaknesses.
• Help him to serve God better.
• Help him to be a better man.

2. Three Ways Every Wife Must Care for Her Husband

First: Care for His Spiritual Needs

• Pray for your husband every day. He needs your prayers. The enemy wants to bring him down. Your prayers protect him.
• Encourage him to serve God. Do not complain when he is busy with church work. Be his biggest supporter.
• A wife who prays for her husband builds a wall of protection around her home.

Second: Care for His Nutritional Needs

• The Bible shows us how serious this is. In Matthew 21, Jesus was hungry. He went to a fig tree looking for food. The tree had leaves but no fruit. Jesus cursed the tree.
• This teaches us something important: When a man is hungry and finds no food at home, bad things can happen.
• An African proverb says, “A hungry man is an angry man.” This is true.
• If you do not feed your husband well, you will have an angry man in your house. A simple meal can save your home from many fights.

Third: Care for His Sexual and Emotional Needs

• This is very important. Some wives ignore their husband’s needs but go to prayer mountains begging God to make their husbands love them more.
• This does not make sense. If you want your husband to love you, take care of his needs. When a man’s needs are met at home, he will not look elsewhere.
• Proverbs 31:28 says the husband of a good wife praises her. He says, “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
• A wife who meets her husband’s needs does not need to beg for his love. His love will come naturally.

3. The Danger of Disrespect

Respect Everyone Else, But Not Your Husband:

• Some wives are very polite to their bosses at work. They smile and say “yes sir” and “thank you.”
• They are very respectful to their pastors in church. They listen quietly and do what the pastor says.
• But at home, they speak rudely to their husbands. They ignore what he says. They roll their eyes when he talks.
• This does not please God. God sees everything. He sees how you treat your husband when no one else is watching.

Submission Must Be Real:

• Colossians 3:18 says submission must be “fitting in the Lord.” This means there is a kind of submission that is not fitting.
• If you submit in some areas but hide things from your husband because of your own plans, that is not true submission.
• If you obey him when he is watching but do what you want when he is gone, that is not true submission.
• God wants your heart to be pure. He wants you to honor your husband from the inside.

Men Have Big Egos:

• This is not a bad thing. It is how God made them. A man needs to feel valued. He needs to know his wife respects him.
• When a wife submits to her husband, she is telling him, “I value you. I trust you. You are important to me.”
• When a wife refuses to submit, she is telling him, “You are not important. I don’t value you.” This can break a man’s heart. It can even make him feel like less of a man.
• A wife has power. She can build her husband up with respect, or she can tear him down with disrespect.

4. The Reward of a Good Wife

He Will Love You More:

• When you take care of your husband’s needs, he will love you from the bottom of his heart.
• You will not need to beg for his love. You will not need to go from mountain to mountain praying for him to change. Your kindness will change him.

He Will Bless You:

• Proverbs 31:28 says, “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”
• A good wife is praised by her husband. He tells everyone how wonderful she is.

God Will Bless You:

• This is your assignment from God. When you do it well, God will open doors of blessing for you.
• You are not just taking care of a man. You are obeying God. And God always blesses obedience.

How to Be the Wife God Wants You to Be

Pray for Your Husband Every Day:

• Make a list of things to pray for him. Pray for his work. Pray for his health. Pray for his relationship with God. Pray for his protection.

Feed Him Well:

• Learn to cook what he likes. A good meal can change a bad day. Do not let him come home hungry to an empty kitchen.

Meet His Needs with Joy:

• Do not make him feel like a bother. Do not act like you are doing him a favor. Meet his needs with a happy heart. God loves a cheerful giver.

Respect Him Always:

• Speak kindly to him. Do not roll your eyes. Do not talk badly about him to your friends. Defend him. Honor him. Let your children see you respecting their father.

Submit from the Heart:

• Do not just obey on the outside. Let your heart be soft toward him. Trust God to lead your home through your husband.

Warning: Do Not Neglect Your Husband

Prayer Mountains Cannot Replace Good Food:

• You can pray all night, but if your husband is hungry and angry, your prayers will not fix it. Meet his needs first, then pray.

Respect for Others Cannot Replace Respect for Him:

• It is good to respect your boss and your pastor. But if you respect them more than your husband, something is wrong. Your husband should be the most respected man in your life.

Conclusion: Your Assignment, Your Blessing

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I receive this teaching with a humble heart. I want to be the wife You want me to be. Forgive me for the times I have neglected my husband’s needs. Forgive me for the times I have been disrespectful. Today I choose to change. Help me to care for his spiritual needs through prayer. Help me to feed him well and keep him strong. Help me to meet his emotional and physical needs with joy. Let my submission be real, from the heart. Let my respect build him up and make him feel valued. I trust You to bless our marriage as I obey Your word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. Ask Him Honestly: This week, ask your husband, “Do I make you feel loved and respected? Is there anything you need from me that I am not giving?” Listen to his answer. Do not argue. Just listen and learn.
2. Pray for Him Daily: Start a prayer journal for your husband. Write down one thing to pray for him each day. Pray it out loud so he can hear you sometimes.
3. Cook His Favorite Meal: This week, cook something special just for him. Tell him, “I made this because I love you and I want you to be happy.”
4. Check Your Respect: Pay attention to how you talk to your husband. Are your words kind? Do you honor him in front of others? If not, ask God to help you change.

Remember: You are not just a wife. You are a helper sent by God. When you do your job well, your husband will love you, your home will be peaceful, and God will bless you.
“House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.” (Proverbs 19:14). Be that prudent wife. It is your calling. It is your blessing.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 25 March 2026, is TAKE CARE OF YOUR WIFE

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 25 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: TAKE CARE OF YOUR WIFE

MEMORISE:
Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Colossians 3:19

READ: Ephesians 5:25-29
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 25 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

One of the most important tasks for a husband is to take care of his wife because God has given her to him to nurture and protect her. Today’s Bible reading encourages husbands to love their wives just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it.

One of the ways a husband can show his wife that he loves her is by showering her with his attention and affection. If a husband loves his wife, he will not starve her sexually or neglect her needs.

In today’s memory verse, the Bible urges husbands to love their wives and not be bitter against them.

This means that some situations will arise that will tempt husbands to become bitter against their wives. However, they must not fall for such temptations.

After some men have gotten married, they stop being intentional about their relationships with their wives. One of the ways a husband can take care of his wife is to keep the romance alive in their relationship. He should always tell her that he loves her, buy her gifts regularly, shower her with compliments privately and publicly, and thank her for the things she does for him.

Isaac carried the same blessing as his father, Abraham, and was also a successful businessman. Yet, in Genesis 26:8, we read about him being romantic with his wife:

Abimelech, king of the Philistines, looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife.

It is important for husbands to know that they must treat their wives well. If a husband is not treating his wife well, his prayers can become hindered. 1 Peter 3:7 says, “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”

If a husband takes care of his wife and makes her happy, it will also do him good. When a wife is happy with her husband, she will support him, and this can push him to achieve his goals faster.

However, when the one who should be supporting her husband is not happy with him because he is neglecting or hurting her, his prayers will be hindered. A wise husband takes good care of his wife so he can obtain favour from God and live a blessed and peaceful life.

KEY POINT

Husbands should be intentional about giving their wives attention and showering them with affection.

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MEMORISE: Colossians 3:19
“Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter against them.”

This verse gives husbands two clear instructions. First, they must love their wives. This is not just a feeling but a choice to do what is best for her every day. Second, they must not allow bitterness to grow in their hearts toward her. When problems come, husbands must deal with them quickly. If they don’t, small hurts can turn into big anger. That anger will destroy the marriage.

BIBLE READING: Ephesians 5:25-29

This passage shows husbands how to love:
Verse 25: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it.” Christ died for the church. That is how much husbands should love their wives.
Verse 26-27: Christ gave Himself to make the church holy and beautiful. Husbands should help their wives become the best they can be.
Verse 28-29: “So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but he feeds and cares for it.” A man takes care of his body without being asked. He should take care of his wife the same way.

God’s Plan for Husbands: Love Your Wife Well

Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches husbands about their most important job on earth: taking care of the wife God gave them. He uses simple words to show what love looks like every day. He also gives a serious warning: how you treat your wife affects how God hears your prayers.

1. The Way Christ Loved Us

Christ’s Love is Our Example:

• Christ did not just say He loved the church. He showed it by dying for her. He gave everything. He held nothing back.
• Christ did not wait for the church to be perfect before He loved her. He loved her while she was still weak and sinful.
• Christ’s love made the church better. He cleaned her and made her beautiful.

What This Means for Husbands:

• You must give yourself for your wife. Do not hold back your time, your attention, or your effort.
• Do not wait for your wife to earn your love. Love her even when she makes mistakes.
• Your love should make your wife better. She should grow because you are in her life.

2. What Love Looks Like Every Day

Give Her Attention:

• One way to show love is to give your wife your full attention. Put down your phone. Look at her when she talks. Listen to what she says.
• Many wives feel lonely even though they are married. They are married to a man who is always busy with other things.

Show Her Affection:

• Tell her you love her. Do not assume she knows. Say the words.
• Touch her with kindness. Hold her hand. Hug her for no reason.
• Do not starve her sexually. The Bible says your body belongs to your wife (1 Corinthians 7:3-5). If you neglect her needs, you are not loving her.

Keep Romance Alive:

• Some men stop trying after they get married. They did special things to win her, but after the wedding, they stop.
• A wise husband keeps the fire burning. He buys her gifts. He thanks her for what she does. He compliments her in front of other people.
• These small things are not extra. They are necessary for a happy marriage.

Isaac’s Example:

• Isaac was a rich man. He had the same blessing as his father Abraham. He was successful in business.
• But in Genesis 26:8, we see him playing with his wife Rebekah. A king looked out the window and saw Isaac showing love to his wife.
• If a busy, successful man like Isaac had time for romance, every husband has time.

3. The Warning Every Husband Must Hear

Your Prayers Can Be Blocked:

• 1 Peter 3:7 says, “Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way. Honor her as the weaker partner and as a joint heir of the grace of life. Do this so that nothing will stop your prayers.”
• This means your relationship with your wife affects your relationship with God.
• If you treat your wife badly, God will not listen to your prayers. He hears His daughter’s tears louder than your words.

What Blocks Prayers:

• Not understanding your wife. Living with her but not knowing her heart.
• Not honoring her. Treating her like a servant instead of a queen.
• Being bitter. Holding onto anger instead of forgiving.

4. The Reward of Loving Your Wife Well

She Will Support You:

• When a wife is happy, she becomes her husband’s biggest supporter.
• She will push him to reach his goals. She will encourage him when he is down.
• A happy wife is a gift that keeps giving.

God Will Favor You:

• When you take care of God’s daughter, God takes care of you.
• Your home will be peaceful. Your life will be blessed.

How to Love Your Wife the Way God Wants

Check Your Love:

• Ask your wife honestly: “Do I make you feel loved? Do I give you enough time? Do I say kind words?” Listen to her answer. Do not argue.

Bring Back the Romance:

• If you stopped trying, start again today. Plan a date. Buy a small gift. Write a note. Do the things you did when you were trying to win her.

Take Care of Her Needs:

• Pay attention to what she needs. Does she need rest? Does she need to talk? Does she need intimacy? Meet her needs with joy.

Stop Bitterness Before It Grows:

• When you feel angry, deal with it quickly. Talk about it. Forgive. Do not let the sun go down on your anger (Ephesians 4:26). Bitterness grows in the dark.

Pray With Her:

• Praying together brings you close. It also keeps your prayers from being blocked. When you pray with your wife, you are standing together before God.

Warning: Do Not Take Her for Granted

Providing is Not Enough:

• Some men say, “I work hard and give her money. That should be enough.” But money is not love. A house is not a home.
• Your wife needs you, not just your paycheck.

Bitterness is a Poison:

• Small hurts, if not given to God, will turn into big anger. That anger will destroy everything you built. Guard your heart.

Conclusion: Love Her and Your Prayers Will Fly

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, You loved the church and gave Yourself for her. Help me to love my wife the same way. Forgive me for the times I have been careless with her heart. Forgive me for the times I took her for granted. Today I choose to love her again. Help me to give her attention, show her affection, and keep romance alive. Let my prayers never be blocked because of how I treat her. Make our marriage strong and happy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. The 30-Day Love Plan: For 30 days, do one special thing for your wife every day. It can be small—a kind word, a small gift, a hug, a thank you. At the end of 30 days, ask her if she feels more loved.
2. Talk Every Week: Set aside time each week to talk with your wife. No phones. No TV. Just talk about your marriage, your problems, and your dreams.
3. Check Your Heart: Ask God to show you any bitterness hiding in your heart. Confess it. Let it go. Forgive your wife if you need to.
4. Pray Together: Start praying with your wife every day. Even five minutes will change your marriage.

Remember: Your wife is not your servant. She is God’s daughter and your partner in grace. Love her well, and God will hear your prayers. Love her poorly, and your prayers will hit the ceiling and fall back down.
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and gets favor from the LORD.” (Proverbs 18:22). You found her. Now keep her with love, and keep the favor flowing.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 24 March 2026, is BLESSINGS DON’T COME CHEAP

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 24 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BLESSINGS DON’T COME CHEAP

MEMORISE:
And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
Exodus 23:25

READ: Genesis 22:1-18
1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
4 Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.

6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.

11 And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.
14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen.

15 And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
16 And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:
17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 24 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

Ephesians 1:3 tells us that we have been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ; however, walking in those blessings doesn’t come cheap.

God’s blessings are invaluable; for instance, the blessing that He pronounced over Abraham in today’s Bible reading is still in effect today. Christians, Muslims, Jews, and people from all cultures and nationalities partake in Abraham’s blessing because blessings go root deep.

You must note, however, that Abraham’s blessing didn’t come cheap; he was willing to sacrifice his only son to God in complete obedience to His will. God’s blessings are available, but as I always say, in God’s kingdom, nothing goes for nothing.

When Isaac wanted to bless Esau in Genesis 27:1-4, he asked him to go hunting and prepare a special meal for him with his catch. He wanted Esau to do something special for him to provoke the kind of blessing that nobody can reverse. While Esau went hunting in the field for a deer, his mother and brother got busy, preparing what Isaac loved. Both sons had to work hard in one way or the other with the aim of receiving their father’s blessing.

When God called Abram and asked him to leave his father’s house, He pronounced some blessings on him (Genesis 12:1-3). However, those blessings were little compared to the blessing in today’s Bible reading, where God swore by Himself. This is the highest form of blessing that anybody can receive from God, and Abraham did something to provoke it. You can position yourself before God in such a way that will make Him go over and beyond to bless you and your seed.

Years ago, I was at an airport with two heavy bags, and two of my spiritual children approached me. The one who got to me first merely greeted me, while the second not only greeted me but also collected my bags. I greeted both of them and said, “God bless you” to the one who collected my bags.

The other one who only greeted me asked why I didn’t bless him too, and I asked him what he had done for me that would have made me bless him.

If the fig tree in Mark 11:12-14 had produced fruit to relieve Jesus of His hunger, it would have received a blessing, not a curse.

Beloved, when you bear fruit for God by serving Him and pleasing Him in all you do, you will receive wonderful blessings that will surpass your imaginations from Him.

KEY POINT

Serving God wholeheartedly and pleasing Him attracts His blessings.

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MEMORISE: Exodus 23:25
“And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.”
This verse establishes a fundamental covenant principle: service precedes blessing. The command (“serve the LORD your God”) comes before the promise (“he shall bless… I will take sickness away”). The blessing is not arbitrary favor dispensed to passive recipients but the contractual response of a faithful God to obedient servants. Even the most basic provisions—bread and water—are supernaturally blessed when they are received in the context of covenant service.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 22:1-18
This passage is the Mount Everest of Old Testament narratives—the supreme test of obedient service and the subsequent release of the ultimate blessing:
v. 1-2: God’s command: “Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest… and offer him there for a burnt offering.” The test required Abraham to surrender the very vessel through which the covenant was to be fulfilled.
v. 3-10: Abraham’s response: Immediate, unquestioning obedience. He rose early, traveled three days, bound his son, raised the knife. No argument, no delay, no negotiation.
v. 11-12: The intervention: “Lay not thine hand upon the lad… for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.”
v. 15-18: The reward: God swore by Himself—the highest oath possible—and repeated the covenant promise with exponential increase: “Blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thy seed.”

The Price of Unreversible Blessing

Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues his exploration of root-deep blessings by addressing a critical question: If blessings are so powerful and generational, how do we access them? His answer is uncompromising: “In God’s kingdom, nothing goes for nothing.” Using Abraham’s ultimate test, Isaac’s dual sons, and a personal airport encounter, he demonstrates that the depth of the blessing corresponds to the depth of the sacrifice. The highest blessings require the highest obedience.

1. The Principle of Provocation

Blessings Must Be Provoked:

• The word “provoke” typically carries negative connotations, but Pastor Adeboye uses it in its neutral sense: to stir up, to activate, to draw forth. Just as a well-digger must dig to reach water, a blessing-seeker must act to release blessing.
• The Implication: Passive waiting for blessing is not faith; it is presumption. God has ordained that certain blessings remain sealed until activated by obedient action.

The Two Sons, Two Approaches (Genesis 27):

• Isaac instructed Esau: “Go out to the field, and take me some venison; and make me savoury meat… that my soul may bless thee before I die.”
• Jacob, through Rebekah’s strategy, also prepared a meal—from the flock, not the field—and received the blessing.
• The Common Denominator: Both sons had to work. Both had to prepare something. Neither received the blessing without effort. The difference was not in the presence of work but in the object of work. Esau worked for his father with game; Jacob worked for his father with goat meat. The blessing responded to the service, not the source.

2. The Abrahamic Escalation: From Blessing to Oath-Blessing

The First Call (Genesis 12:1-3):

• When God first called Abram, He pronounced significant blessings: great nation, great name, blessing to others, protection from cursers. This was substantial favor—enough to launch a patriarch.
• But: God did not swear by Himself on this occasion. The blessing was real but not yet irreversible at the highest level.

The Ultimate Test (Genesis 22:15-18):

• After Abraham demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice Isaac—the son of promise, the heir of the covenant, the apple of his eye—God spoke again: “By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD.”
• The Significance: When God swears by Himself, He invokes His own existence as guarantee. There is no higher authority to appeal to. This blessing is absolutely irreversible and eternally secure.
• The Trigger: What provoked this escalation? Abraham’s obedience unto death—the willingness to surrender the most precious thing he possessed.

The Principle: The level of blessing you access is proportional to the level of obedience you demonstrate. Casual obedience releases casual blessing. Sacrificial obedience releases irreversible, generational, oath-bound blessing.

3. The Fig Tree’s Tragic Contrast

The Tree That Had Nothing to Offer:

• Mark 11 records that Jesus approached the fig tree expecting fruit. The tree had leaves—the appearance of productivity—but no substance. It could not relieve His hunger.
• The Consequence: It received a curse, not a blessing. Its barrenness was not merely unfortunate; it was culpable. The tree existed in the vineyard, occupied space, consumed nutrients, and yet produced nothing for the Master.

The Application for Believers:

• You are not in God’s kingdom merely to exist. You are there to produce. You have received life, breath, gifts, opportunities—all from His hand. What are you producing for Him? When the Master comes hungry to your life, will He find fruit or only leaves?

The Airport Encounter:

• Pastor Adeboye’s testimony is deceptively simple but profoundly instructive. Two spiritual children approached him. One merely greeted; the other greeted and served by carrying heavy bags.
• The Response: “God bless you” to the servant; no similar blessing to the greeter.
• The Lesson: Blessing follows service. The one who served positioned himself to receive what the greeter did not. It was not favoritism; it was principle. The servant created an opportunity for blessing that the greeter did not.

4. The Nature of Kingdom Economics

Nothing Goes for Nothing:

• This phrase is not a declaration of God’s stinginess but of His wisdom. If blessings cost nothing, they would be valued at nothing. The price attached to blessing is not for God’s benefit but for ours. Sacrifice prepares the heart to receive and steward what is given.

Grace and Works in Tension:

• This teaching must be held in tension with the doctrine of grace. We are not saved by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). The blessing of salvation is entirely unearned. But the blessings of fruitfulness, increase, and generational impact are often released in response to obedient action. Grace is the foundation; works are the building.

The Paradox:

• Abraham was justified by faith, not by offering Isaac (Romans 4). Yet the oath-bound blessing came after the offering. Faith and obedience are not opposed; faith is the root, obedience is the fruit. And fruit produces seed for more harvest.

5. The Testimony of Abraham (Genesis 22)

The Cost:

• Isaac was not merely Abraham’s son; he was the son of promise, the child of miracle, the heir of the covenant. To offer him was to offer everything—his legacy, his future, his reason for living.
• The Timeline: Three days of travel to Moriah meant three days of agonizing obedience. Abraham did not rush through the test; he walked it slowly, step by step, with the knife of obedience already raised in his heart.

The Reward:

• God did not need Isaac’s blood; He needed Abraham’s heart. The moment the heart was fully surrendered, the blessing was fully released. The ram in the thicket was the bonus; the oath-bound covenant was the real reward.

How to Position Yourself for Oath-Bound Blessing

Identify Your Isaac:

• What is the most precious thing God has given you—the thing you hold most tightly, the dream you most cherish, the person you most love? That is your Isaac. God may not ask you to sacrifice it physically, but He asks you to surrender it willingly. Lay it on the altar in your heart.

Serve Beyond Greetings:

• In your church, your family, your workplace, look for opportunities to serve that go beyond the minimum. Carry the heavy bags. Do the unnoticed work. Serve without demanding recognition. Blessing follows service.

Produce Fruit for the Master:

• Examine your life for fruitfulness. Are you producing souls for the kingdom? Are you producing character that reflects Christ? Are you producing works that will outlast you? When Jesus comes hungry to your tree, what will He find?

Obey Immediately and Completely:

• Abraham rose early. He did not delay, negotiate, or question. When God speaks, the window for maximum blessing is often in the speed and completeness of your obedience. Delayed obedience is partial disobedience.

Expect the Oath:

• Do not settle for casual blessing. Ask God for the irreversible, generational, oath-bound kind. But remember: it comes through the path of sacrificial obedience. You cannot have Moriah without Moriah.

Warning: The Danger of Fruitless Existence
The Fig Tree’s Fate:

• The tree was not cursed for being small or young or struggling. It was cursed for having leaves without fruit. It advertised what it did not possess. If you have the leaves of profession without the fruit of production, you are in dangerous territory.

The Greeter’s Loss:

• The spiritual child who only greeted missed a blessing he could have received. He was present. He had access. But he did not serve. Presence without service is opportunity wasted.

Conclusion: Your Moriah Awaits

Pray this:
“Lord God of Abraham, I acknowledge that nothing in Your kingdom goes for nothing. You have blessed me with all spiritual blessings in Christ, but You also call me to walk in obedience that unlocks the irreversible, oath-bound dimension of Your favor. Search me, O God, and reveal my Isaac—the thing I hold too tightly, the dream I have not surrendered. Today, I lay it on the altar. I choose obedience over explanation, surrender over self-protection. I commit to serving You beyond greetings, to producing fruit that will remain, to walking the three-day journey of costly obedience. And I trust that as I obey, You will swear by Yourself concerning me—blessing me, multiplying me, making me a blessing to all nations. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. The Isaac Inventory: Spend time in prayer identifying what God is asking you to surrender. Write it down. Perform a symbolic act of surrender—a letter, a prayer, a physical object placed on an altar (a table, a Bible).
2. The Service Upgrade: This week, identify one specific way you can serve beyond the minimum—in your church, your family, your workplace. Do it without fanfare. Watch for the blessing that follows.
3. The Fruitfulness Audit: Honestly assess your life for fruit. Where is the evidence of souls impacted, character transformed, works established? If fruit is lacking, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the blockage and empower production.
4. The Oath Declaration: Write out Genesis 22:17-18 and personalize it: “In blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply your seed…” Declare this over your life daily as you walk in obedient service.

Remember: The fig tree had leaves but no fruit. It was cursed. Abraham had Isaac but surrendered him. He was blessed with an oath. The difference was not in what they had but in what they were willing to give. What you hold determines what you harvest.
“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?” (Romans 8:32). If God gave His Isaac for you, will you withhold your Isaac from Him? Let go. The blessing awaits.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 23 March 2026, is IN QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 23 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: IN QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE

MEMORISE:
For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
Isaiah 30:15

READ: Psalm 112:1-9
1 Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 23 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

When you encounter people who take all kinds of attacks without reacting, even when they have the ability to fight back and win, you must be careful not to offend them.

Such people are meek, and when they commit their attackers to God, it is better for the attackers to apologise and seek to resolve the issue immediately. This is because the God who can heal and deliver can also kill and destroy. When God is fighting on someone’s behalf, everyone who is against that fellow will be unable to handle the consequences.

A mother eagle once sent one of her eaglets to hunt for food. On its hunt, the eaglet saw a mother duck with her ducklings, grabbed one of them and took it to its mother.

On returning to their nest, the mother eagle asked the eaglet about what the mother duck did when it took her duckling, and the eaglet said that she just looked at him and did nothing. Surprised, the mother eagle asked, “It didn’t fight or make a fuss?” “No,” the eaglet responded. Immediately, the mother eagle told the eaglet to return the duckling and hunt for another prey. The eaglet returned the duckling, and the mother duck looked on without reacting.

Thereafter, the eaglet saw a mother hen with her chicks and grabbed one of them. When the eaglet took the chick home, its mother asked how the mother hen reacted. “She was furious and reacted fiercely,” the eaglet replied. Then, the mother eagle said that they could now eat.

When they finished eating, the eaglet asked its mother why she asked it to return the duckling to the quiet mother duck and why they ate the chick of the fierce mother hen. The mother eagle replied, “The hen has done all it can by shouting; however, the duck who didn’t fight back has handed you over to God, and the sky isn’t big enough for us to hide from God.”

Beloved, keeping calm in the face of negative situations and quietly trusting in God is a strategy for living victoriously.

In Psalm 46:10 God instructs you to be still and know that He is God. When you refuse to feel threatened by the devil’s antics and quietly put your confidence in God and not your abilities, you will experience God’s mighty power that will cause a turnaround in whatever negative circumstance you might be facing. Never give in to fear; trust quietly in God.

KEY POINT

The best strategy to overcome negative situations is to ask God for help, trust Him and remain calm as you await His interventions.

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MEMORISE: Isaiah 30:15
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
This verse reveals God’s paradoxical pathway to victory: not through striving, but through stillness; not through fighting, but through trusting. The Hebrew words are rich: “returning” (shuvah) implies repentance—turning from self-reliance back to God; “rest” (nachath) suggests settledness, a ceasing from anxious effort; “quietness” (shaqat) means to be undisturbed, to be at peace; “confidence” (bittachon) is absolute trust. The tragedy is in the final phrase: “and ye would not.” God offers rest; we choose restlessness. He offers quiet strength; we choose noisy weakness.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 112:1-9
This psalm paints the portrait of the one who trusts quietly in God:
v. 1: The foundation: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord and delights greatly in His commandments.
v. 2-3: The outcomes: Mighty seed, wealth, and righteousness—all flowing from this posture of reverent trust.
v. 4: The character: “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness.” The quiet truster does not panic in obscurity; light arises.
v. 5-6: The stability: “He will not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.” Evil news does not destabilize him because his confidence is not in circumstances but in the unchanging God.
v. 7-8: The repetition of stability: “His heart is established, he shall not be afraid.”
v. 9: The generational impact: “His horn shall be exalted with honor.”

The Silent Strategy: When Quiet Trust Terrifies the Enemy

Pastor E.A. Adeboye employs a remarkable parable—the mother eagle’s lesson to her eaglet—to illustrate one of the most counterintuitive truths of spiritual warfare: the absence of reaction is often the most powerful reaction. Those who do not fight back when they could, who commit their cause to God rather than their own strength, are actually wielding a weapon more terrifying than any human retaliation. They have handed their attackers over to the Almighty.

1. The Parable of the Eagle and the Duck

The Mother Duck’s Silence:

• When the eaglet seized her duckling, the mother duck did nothing. She did not attack. She did not pursue. She did not even fuss. She simply watched, silent and still.
• The Eagle’s Interpretation: The mother eagle understood what the eaglet did not: the duck’s silence was not weakness but transference. She had handed the offense over to God. And when God becomes the offended party’s Advocate, the offender has nowhere to hide. “The sky isn’t big enough for us to hide from God.”

The Mother Hen’s Fury:

• When the eaglet seized her chick, the mother hen erupted. She attacked, screamed, and fought with everything she had.
• The Eagle’s Interpretation: The hen had exhausted her defense. She had done all she could by shouting. Once her fury was spent, she had nothing left. The eaglet and its mother could eat in peace because the hen’s reaction had no eternal dimension.

The Spiritual Principle:

• The duck’s silence invoked divine intervention. The hen’s fury exhausted human effort. Which response produced greater security for her young? Paradoxically, the silent duck may have secured her duckling’s release more effectively than the fighting hen secured her chick’s life.

2. The Theology of Transferred Vengeance

Romans 12:19:

• “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” When we take vengeance into our own hands, we are stealing what belongs to God. We are also limiting the quality of justice—human vengeance is imperfect; divine vengeance is complete.

The Mechanism of “Giving Place”:

• Paul’s phrase “give place” (dote topon) means to make room, to create space for God to act. When we fight back, we fill the space that God would occupy. When we remain still, we vacate the battlefield and invite the Divine Warrior to take our place.

Psalm 46:10:

• “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” The command to “be still” (raphah) means to let go, to sink down, to become helpless. It is the posture of a branch that has stopped trying to produce fruit and simply abides in the vine. In that posture, God promises to exalt Himself—and in exalting Himself, He exalts us.

3. The Testimony of Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20)

The Context: Three armies united against Judah. Jehoshaphat was terrified but did not mobilize his military machine first. He “set himself to seek the Lord” and proclaimed a fast.
The Word: Through Jahaziel, God spoke: “Be not afraid nor dismayed… for the battle is not yours, but God’s… Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD” (2 Chronicles 20:15-17).
The Response: Jehoshaphat and the people worshipped. They appointed singers to go before the army, praising the beauty of holiness.
The Result: God set ambushes against the enemy. They destroyed each other. Israel spent three days collecting the spoil. They won without fighting.

The Principle: The stillness of worship was more powerful than the noise of warfare. Their quiet confidence released divine intervention.

4. The Danger of Self-Defense

When Fighting Back Limits God:

• Like the mother hen, we exhaust our resources in self-defense. We shout, we scheme, we strategize. And when our energy is spent, we have nothing left. Meanwhile, the enemy may have merely retreated temporarily, not been defeated permanently.

The Illusion of Victory Through Striving:

• Winning an argument does not win a soul. Defeating an opponent in court does not defeat the spiritual power behind them. Human victories are temporary; divine victories are eternal. The question is not whether we can win, but whether our winning method invites or replaces God’s involvement.

5. The Testimony of Jesus (1 Peter 2:23)

The Ultimate Model of Quiet Trust:

• “Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously.” Jesus had all power at His disposal. He could have called twelve legions of angels (Matthew 26:53). He chose silence.
• The Result: His silent suffering purchased our salvation. His refusal to fight back defeated death itself. The resurrection was the Father’s vindication of the Son’s quiet trust.

How to Practice Quiet Confidence

Recognize That Silence Is Not Weakness:

• The world equates silence with surrender. The kingdom knows that silence can be the highest form of strength. When you refuse to react, you are not admitting defeat; you are transferring the battle to a higher court.

Develop the Discipline of “Giving Place”:

• When attacked, offended, or threatened, consciously pray: “Lord, I give this situation to You. I vacate the battlefield. I ask You to take my place. Vengeance is Yours; I will not steal it. Justice is Yours; I trust Your timing and Your methods.”

Cultivate a Heart Fixed on God, Not Circumstances:

• Psalm 112:7-8 describes the one “whose heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.” A fixed heart does not sway with every wind of news or every wave of offense. It is anchored in the character of God, not the chaos of circumstances.

Replace Fear with Worship:

• Jehoshaphat’s response to the word of the Lord was worship. When fear knocks, answer with praise. The presence of God, invited through worship, is the safest place in any battle.

Learn the Eagle’s Discernment:

• The mother eagle could distinguish between an enemy who had exhausted itself (the hen) and an enemy who had invoked divine intervention (the duck). Ask the Holy Spirit for discernment to know when to fight and when to be still—and the wisdom to know the difference.

Warning: The Danger of False Stillness
Stillness Is Not Passivity:

• Quiet confidence is not laziness. It is not refusing to act when God commands action. Joshua had to march around Jericho; he could not simply sit still and wait for the walls to fall. Stillness is a posture of the heart, not necessarily of the body. It means the heart is at rest even when the feet are moving.

Stillness Without Trust Is Presumption:

• If you are still because you are too lazy to pray or too proud to admit need, that is not faith; it is foolishness. Biblical stillness is always accompanied by confident trust in God. It is not the absence of activity but the absence of anxiety.

Conclusion: The Silence That Terrifies the Enemy

Pray this:
“Lord God Almighty, I confess my addiction to self-defense. I have fought back when I should have been still. I have shouted when I should have trusted. Forgive me. Today, I choose the way of quiet confidence. I commit every attack, every offense, every injustice into Your hands. I vacate the battlefield. I give place to Your wrath, knowing that Your justice is perfect and Your timing is flawless. Fix my heart on You alone. Let me be like the one described in Psalm 112—unafraid of evil tidings, established, secure in Your love. When the enemy watches my stillness, let him tremble, knowing that I have handed him over to You. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. The 24-Hour Silence Challenge: The next time you are offended or attacked, commit to not responding for 24 hours. No defensive words, no explanatory texts, no vindicating social media posts. Simply pray and wait. At the end of 24 hours, assess what God has done in your heart and in the situation.
2. The “Give Place” Prayer Card: Write Romans 12:19 on a card. Place it where you will see it daily—your phone wallpaper, your bathroom mirror, your car dashboard. When offense comes, touch the card and pray: “Lord, I give place to You in this matter.”
3. The Psalm 112 Declaration: Read Psalm 112 aloud daily for 30 days. Personalize it: “My heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. I am not afraid of evil tidings. Light arises in my darkness.”
4. The Worship Response Protocol: Establish a habit: before you respond to any negative situation, spend at least 5 minutes in worship. Let praise be your first reaction, not your last resort.

Remember: When you commit your cause to God, you make the universe too small for your enemies to escape His justice.
“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:14). Hold your peace. He is fighting. The silence you keep is the sound of His approaching victory.

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