The Open Heaven 10 December 2025 devotional for today is HOPE OF GLORY.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 10 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: HOPE OF GLORY
MEMORISE:
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Colossians 1:27
READ: Psalms 126:1-6:
1 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
3 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Many people who are yet to surrender their lives to Christ think that they are enjoying life as they live in sin. For example, they think sleeping around is fun until they contract an incurable disease. A lot of them also think that it is okay to make money through any means, whether good or bad, until the wealth or possession they amass leads to their utter destruction.
Being in Christ and living according to His word helps believers to live a lifestyle that protects them from many troubles. Those who are in Christ have access to information that will always give them hope and keep them safe.
Many unbelievers look like they are doing well judging by their lifestyle and appearance; however, in reality, they are suffering. Some of them cannot even sleep soundly because of the evil things they have done. Being in Christ gives you peace and removes fears about the future from your heart. A life without Christ is a life with no hope.
Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 2:12:
That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
It is because of Christ that believers are assured that no matter what challenges come their way, they will emerge victorious. Jesus said in John 16:33 that in this world, we will have tribulations, but we must be of good cheer because He has already overcome the world for us.
Our hope is grounded in God’s promises and not just wishful thinking. When you read God’s promises in the Scriptures, they will stir up hope in you.
For example, in Hebrews 13:5, He promised to never leave you nor forsake you. This means that no matter what you are going through, God is right there beside you. In Romans 8:28, He said that all things will work together for your good if you love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Therefore, if you are a lover of Christ and are walking in His purpose for your life, no matter the challenges you might be facing, you will laugh last.
Beloved, I want you to rest assured that God is thinking about you, and His thoughts towards you are of peace, and not of evil, to bring you to an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11). I pray that you will always hold on to the hope of glory you have in Christ, in Jesus’ name.
KEY POINT
Outside Jesus, there is no true hope.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Philippians 1-4
HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 DECEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Colossians 1:27
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
This verse defines the core of the Christian faith. The “mystery” hidden for ages is not a religious system, but a Person dwelling within the believer. “Christ in you” is the living, guaranteed source of all present peace and future glory. This indwelling presence is the substance of our hope, not a speculative wish.
BIBLE READING: Psalms 126:1-6
This psalm captures the journey of God’s people from despair to joy, anchored in hope:
v.1-3: “When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion… Then was our mouth filled with laughter…” This recounts a past deliverance, establishing God’s faithfulness as the basis for future hope.
v.4: “Turn again our captivity, O LORD…” A present prayer, showing hope is active, not passive.
v.5-6: The Principle of Sowing – “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Hope understands divine timing and the law of spiritual harvest. Present trials are seeds for future rejoicing.
The Substance of Our Hope: Christ In You
Pastor E.A. Adeboye masterfully contrasts the hollow, fragile existence of life outside of Christ with the anchored, hopeful reality of life in Him. The devotional moves beyond mere moral comparison to reveal that the believer’s hope is a present-tense possession (Christ in you) that guarantees future glory and provides present peace and protection.
1. The Illusion of the Godless Life
Deceptive “Enjoyment”:
The world’s “fun” (promiscuity, dishonest gain) is often a prelude to destruction—incurable disease, ruin, and a tormented conscience. What is marketed as freedom is actually a slow-acting bondage.
The Suffering Behind the Facade:
Many unbelievers “look like they are doing well” but are inwardly suffering from guilt, fear, and emptiness. Their lifestyle is a mask for a life described in Ephesians 2:12 as being “without Christ… having no hope, and without God in the world.” This is the ultimate state of spiritual poverty.
The Absence of True Peace:
A life without Christ is a life without the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). It is plagued by anxieties about the future, because there is no sovereign, good God to trust. Sleep is stolen by fear and regret.
2. The Realities of the Indwelling Christ
Access to Divine Information:
Believers have access to the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) through the Word and the Holy Spirit. This provides supernatural insight, warning, guidance, and the “information that will always give them hope and keep them safe.”
The Guarantee of Victory:
Our hope is not that we will avoid battles, but that we are guaranteed to win the war. Jesus declared, “I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). His victory is our victory. Challenges become venues for the manifestation of His overcoming power.
The Promise of Divine Presence:
Hebrews 13:5 is not a sentimental idea but a covenant promise. “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” In every trial, the believer’s hope is fortified by the unshakeable reality that God is “right there beside you,” actively involved.
3. The Mechanics of a Hope-Filled Life
Hope Grounded in Promise, Not Wishfulness:
Biblical hope (elpis) is a confident expectation based on God’s immutable character and recorded promises. It is as solid as the Word of God itself. Reading Scripture “will stir up hope in you” by reminding you of His covenant pledges.
The Romans 8:28 Filter:
This is the believer’s interpretive framework for all circumstances: “all things work together for good to them that love God.” For the one in Christ, no event—good or bad—is meaningless. God is weaving a tapestry for our good and His glory. This truth turns despair into anticipation.
The Expected End (Jeremiah 29:11):
God’s thoughts toward us are “of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Our hope has a destination—a glorious, God-ordained outcome. We are not hoping in a void, but moving toward a specific, positive conclusion designed by a loving Father.
How to Cultivate and Hold Fast to This Hope
1. Consciously Reckon on Christ’s Indwelling:
Begin each day acknowledging, “Christ is in me. His peace is my peace. His victory is my victory. His hope is my hope.” Your identity is your anchor.
2. Saturate Yourself in God’s Promises:
Systematically read and meditate on the promises of God (e.g., Psalm 23, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:19). Write them down. Speak them aloud. They are the legal tender of your hope.
3. Practice the Psalm 126 Principle:
When in a season of “sowing in tears,” actively hope. Remind yourself of God’s past faithfulness (your own “turned captivity”) and sow seeds of faith, prayer, and obedience, knowing a harvest of joy is divinely guaranteed.
4. Live Within the Romans 8:28 Boundary:
Continually ask: “Do I love God? Am I seeking to fulfill His purpose?” If yes, then consciously apply the “all things working together for good” promise to your current challenge. This is the mental discipline of hope.
Warning: The Danger of Forfeiting Your Distinction
To revert to a lifestyle that mimics the hopeless world is to live as if “Christ in you” is not your reality. It is to trade the substance of hope for the shadow of worldly “enjoyment,” and in doing so, invite the fears and sorrows you were redeemed from.
Conclusion: Anchored in Glory
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, my Hope of Glory, thank You for making Your home in me. Forgive me for any moment I have lived as if You were not there, seeking hope in empty places. Anchor my soul deep in the reality of Your indwelling presence. Let Your promises be the solid ground beneath my feet, and fill my mouth with the laughter of Psalm 126, knowing my future in You is glorious and secure. In Your mighty name, Amen.”
Action Steps:
- Conduct a Hope Audit: List three current challenges. Beside each, write the specific promise of God (chapter and verse) that fuels your hope for that situation.
- Memorize Your Anchor Verses: Commit Colossians 1:27 and Romans 8:28 to memory this week. Let them be your first mental response to anxiety.
- Share the Substance: This week, consciously move beyond telling someone “I’ll pray for you.” Share the specific promise of God that gives you hope for their situation, pointing them to Christ, the source.
Remember: Your hope is not a fragile feeling; it is a person, Jesus Christ, residing within you. The world offers glittering illusions that end in despair. Christ offers a cross that leads to everlasting joy. You possess the “hope of glory.” Therefore, you will indeed “laugh last.”
“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast…” (Hebrews 6:19). You are anchored in glory itself. No storm can drag you under.
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