The Open Heaven 1 July 2025 devotional for today is ACCORDING TO YOUR CAPACITY I.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 1 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: ACCORDING TO YOUR CAPACITY I
MEMORISE:
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
Galatians 4:1
READ: Matthew 13:1-8
1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Many people ask God for blessings; however, if God answers many of them at the time of their requests, the miracles may destroy them. For example, a responsible father, even if he is a billionaire, will decline the request of his four-year-old son to drive one of his cars because the boy cannot handle a car at such a young age.
Similarly, God only gives His children blessings they can handle and blessings that wouldn’t destroy them. Beloved, you must expand your capacity so you can accommodate the blessings you are asking God for.
If a believer wants to be the president of a nation but cannot effectively manage the people and resources within a department as the Head of Department, the fellow will be a disaster waiting to happen if he or she becomes the nation’s president at that moment. As a president, there are greater consequences for mismanagement; therefore, to save such a believer from them, God will not allow him or her to become the president at that moment.
When God calls people and shows them His vision for their lives, He always takes them through a process to prepare them for the vision He has shown them. When God showed Joseph that he would become a leader (Genesis 37:5-10), He took him through 13 years of training to prepare him. In those years, Joseph found himself in different leadership positions that prepared him for the place God was taking him to (Genesis 39:1-4, 21- 23). If he had become the leader of Egypt immediately after he had his dreams, he would have been inexperienced and incapable of making the wise decisions he made.
At 40, Moses knew what God wanted him to do, but because he had not developed the capacity to execute his assignment, he went about it the wrong way (Exodus 2:11- 15). God had to withdraw him from Egypt and redeploy him into the wilderness to learn patience and wisdom as he took care of his father-in-law’s sheep (Exodus 3:1).
Likewise, David started as a shepherd boy and went through God’s preparation process for 13 years after Samuel anointed him as Israel’s king.
Beloved, train yourself to be the kind of person who can handle the blessings you are asking God for. Submit to God’s process, and allow Him to help you build your capacity and eliminate the weaknesses that can hinder you from fulfilling His vision for your life.
OPEN HEAVEN 1 JULY 2025 REFLECTION
Do you have the capacity to handle the blessings you are asking God for?
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Proverbs 4-7
HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 1 JULY 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Galatians 4:1
“Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all.”
This verse reminds us that inheritance and blessings are reserved for those who are mature enough to handle them. A child may be entitled to great wealth, but without the wisdom and capacity to manage it, the blessing could become a curse.
BIBLE READING: Matthew 13:1-8 (The Parable of the Sower)
This passage illustrates how the same seed (God’s blessings, calling, or vision) produces different results depending on the condition of the soil (the heart and capacity of the receiver). Some seeds wither because the ground is shallow; others are choked by thorns (worldly distractions), while only the good soil yields a bountiful harvest.
God’s Timing and Process in Blessings
Many believers pray fervently for breakthroughs—financial prosperity, leadership positions, or divine opportunities—yet God often delays the answer. Why? Because He knows that premature blessings can lead to destruction. Just as a four-year-old cannot handle a car, a believer who lacks spiritual maturity, wisdom, or character may crumble under the weight of sudden success.
Biblical Examples of Divine Preparation
- Joseph (Genesis 37-41)
- God gave him a vision of leadership, but before its fulfillment, he endured betrayal, slavery, false accusations, and imprisonment.
- These 13 years of testing refined his character, teaching him humility, integrity, and administrative wisdom.
- Had Joseph become Egypt’s leader overnight, he might have been prideful or incompetent. Instead, his trials prepared him to save nations.
- Moses (Exodus 2-3)
- At 40, he knew his calling—to deliver Israel—but he acted impulsively, killing an Egyptian and fleeing.
- God withdrew him for 40 years in the wilderness, where he learned patience, dependence on God, and leadership as a shepherd.
- Only then was he ready to lead God’s people with wisdom and divine authority.
- David (1 Samuel 16-2 Samuel 5)
- Anointed as king at a young age, David spent years fleeing from Saul, leading small bands of men, and growing in faith.
- These trials shaped him into a king after God’s heart, capable of ruling with justice and reliance on God.
Expanding Your Capacity for Blessings
God’s delays are not denials but divine preparations. To receive greater blessings, you must:
- Submit to God’s Process – Allow Him to refine you through challenges, just as gold is purified by fire (1 Peter 1:7).
- Develop Character – Leadership isn’t just about authority; it’s about servanthood, humility, and integrity (Mark 10:43-45).
- Grow in Wisdom – Study God’s Word, seek counsel, and learn from failures (Proverbs 4:7).
- Be Faithful in Little – If you can’t manage a small responsibility, God won’t entrust you with more (Luke 16:10).
Conclusion: Trusting God’s Perfect Plan
If you’re praying for a breakthrough but it seems delayed, remember: God is preparing you for what He has prepared for you. Instead of complaining, ask:
- “Lord, what do You want me to learn in this season?”
- “How can I grow so I’m ready for Your blessings?”
When you align with God’s process, your blessings won’t destroy you—they will establish you. Keep trusting, keep growing, and in due time, you will reap a harvest if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9).
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