The Open Heaven 10 April 2025 devotional for today is NO MORE LABOURING II. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: NO MORE LABOURING II
MEMORISE
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
Exodus 33:14
READ: Deuteronomy 15:5-6
5 Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.
6 For the Lord thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Yesterday, I explained that labouring means working so hard and having little or nothing to show for it. Work is easier when there are results. When I go for Mount Zion Hour at the RCCG Headquarters, where I have to lay hands on thousands of people, it is hard work, but I don’t mind because testimonies follow.
When a pastor fasts, prays, preaches, and follows up converts with all of his or her strength, yet the church does not grow, it is a terrible experience. I know this because I have experienced it. In the early days of my ministry, God promised that I would lead a mighty end-time army, but I couldn’t see the army. The church congregation would increase by two members in one week and decrease by four the next week. I organised seminars every month, and many people would be in attendance. However, after the seminars, the congregation would remain small. One day, God asked me what I wanted for my birthday.
I replied that I wanted a miracle for every member of my congregation. He instructed me to organise a programme where He would be giving out the miracles. We called it the Holy Ghost Service, and that was how God turned things around for me.
When God speaks concerning a matter, results that human efforts cannot produce are achieved. For example, when we needed N17,000 to roof the first auditorium in Redemption City, I had only N1,000. At the same time, one of the RCCG pastors was building an accommodation for some members of his congregation, and he needed N1,000 to roof it. He came to me to ask me for the money, and I got upset and said, “I need N17,000, and I have only N1,000, and you want to collect it? Please leave my office.” He got up to leave, but God spoke to me and told me to give him the N1,000.
Reluctantly, I called him back and gave him the money. As he went away, God said, “Son, why are you grumbling? There were two problems; I solved one through you, and there’s only one left.”
Before the day ended, somebody came from another state in the country and said, “I have just collected rent from my tenants, and God said I should bring everything to you.” The money was exactly N17,000!
When you hear God’s voice, obey Him, and leave the rest to Him because your rest from labour and toil lies in your obedience.
KEY POINT:
God’s voice brings rest, but you won’t enjoy that rest until you obey all He says.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
1 Kings 3-5
HYMN 21: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST!
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY
1. The Agony of Fruitless Labor
The devotional for today opens with Daddy Adeboye’s raw testimony about ministerial struggles:
- Early days of RCCG: Despite seminars and efforts, growth was stagnant (“increase by two, decrease by four“).
- Divine Promise vs. Reality: God’s vision of a “mighty end-time army” seemed delayed.
Key Insight:
- Labor without God’s strategy leads to frustration (Psalm 127:1).
- Many believers/missionaries face this tension between divine promises and present realities.
Application:
✔ Are you laboring without results? Pause and seek God’s fresh instruction.
2. The Turning Point: Obedience Over Effort
The breakthrough came when:
- Adeboye Asked for Miracles:
- His birthday request wasn’t for personal gain but for his congregation → Holy Ghost Services were born.
- He Obeyed a Tough Command:
- Giving his last N1,000 (needed for his own project) triggered a N17,000 miracle.
Biblical Parallels:
- Elijah and the Widow (1 Kings 17:13): Her last meal became endless provision.
- Peter’s Net (Luke 5:5): Obeying Jesus’ illogical command brought a catch.
Principle:
- Obedience in sacrifice unlocks supernatural supply (Malachi 3:10).
Action Step:
✔ Identify one “N1,000” (a resource/comfort God is asking you to release).
3. The Rest of Obedience
Today’s devotional highlights:
- Labor ends where obedience begins (Exodus 33:14 – “I will give you rest”).
- Human effort vs. Divine Intervention:
- Seminars (Adeboye’s plan) → Temporary results.
- Holy Ghost Services (God’s plan) → Lasting revival.
Warning:
- Self-reliance leads to exhaustion (Isaiah 50:11 – “You walk in the light of your own fire”).
Prayer:
“Lord, reveal any area where I’m striving in my strength. Align me with Your strategy!”
4. Keys to Transitioning from Labor to Rest
| From… | To… | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| Human planning | Divine instruction | Proverbs 3:5-6 |
| Grudging sacrifice | Cheerful giving | 2 Corinthians 9:7 |
| Anxious toil | Trust-filled obedience | Matthew 6:33 |
Modern Examples:
- Business: A struggling entrepreneur tithes faithfully → Unexpected contracts.
- Ministry: A pastor shifts from program-driven to Spirit-led services → Explosive growth.
5. Prophetic Declarations for the Reader
The devotional for today ends with promises for those who obey:
- “Your ‘N1,000’ obedience will trigger ‘N17,000’ miracles.”
- “Your labor is transitioning to divine rest today!”
- “Your ‘Holy Ghost Service’ moment is coming!”
Stand on These Promises:
- “The Lord will command the blessing on you… in all to which you set your hand” (Deuteronomy 15:5-6).
- “You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow” (v. 6) → No more debt cycles!
Final Thought: Your Turnaround Testimony
Daddy Adeboye’s N1,000 sacrifice seemed foolish, but:
- God’s math is multiplication (John 6:13 – 12 baskets leftover).
- Your small step of obedience is the seed for your next miracle.
Action Steps:
- Write down one area of fruitless labor.
- Ask God for His strategy (e.g., “Should I keep doing this? Change approach? Stop entirely?”).
- Obey immediately, even if it seems costly.
“Your rest begins where your obedience does. Will you take the first step today?”
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