Today’s Open Heaven devotional (10 March 2025) is THE GREAT INVITATION
The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 10 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: THE GREAT INVITATION
MEMORISE
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isaiah 55:1
READ: John 7:37-39
37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE
Jesus gave what many call ‘The Great Invitation’ to everyone (Matthew 11:28-30). He promised to give rest to everyone who comes to Him, and that includes you.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:31 that you should never worry. He wants you to cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). He owns you, so He will take care of you.
The question now is, does Jesus really own you? Does He own the thoughts of your heart, the direction and focus of your eyes, and your resources? If He truly owns you, then you have nothing to worry about. However, if there are parts of your life that you haven’t surrendered totally to Him, then there’s cause for worry.
My Father in the Lord taught me that it is what your father has that he will take care of you with. If God is your Father and owner, then He will take care of you with pleasures forevermore because they are abundant at His right hand (Psalm 16:11). However, if the devil owns you and you do his will, he will take care of you with lies and torment because that is his speciality. When the devil owns a fellow, that fellow will always be I need, because true satisfaction can only be found in God.
The devil has nothing good to offer his own.
While he has slaves, God has sons, and as a son of the Most High, all things are yours (1 Corinthians 3:21). God is extending a great invitation to you today, just like the one Jesus extended to the crowd on the great day of the feast in today’s Bible reading. He is calling you to come and drink and to come and buy wine without money and without price. He is calling you to a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17).
I call heaven and earth to record this day… that / have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Deuteronomy 30:19
The ball is in your court. Do not live in anxiety, fear, and confusion; accept the great invitation to surrender completely to God so you can enjoy all the goodies He has for His children.
When you choose life, you make the best choice, not only for yourself but also for generations after you. Beloved, accept God’s great invitation – choose life.
REFLECTION
Are you choosing life with your thoughts, words, actions, and decisions?
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OPEN HEAVEN 10 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY
1. The Invitation to Rest and Provision
Jesus extends a universal call: “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). This devotional emphasizes:
- God’s ownership. If He owns you, He assumes responsibility for your needs (1 Peter 5:7).
- The futility of worry. Anxiety contradicts trust in a Father who “knows what you need”(Matthew 6:31-32).
Key Question:
“Does Jesus truly own you?”
- Your thoughts? (Proverbs 23:7)
- Your vision? (Matthew 6:22-23)
- Your resources? (Malachi 3:10)
Application:
✔ Audit your life: What areas remain unsurrendered?
✔ Pray: “Lord, take full ownership of me today.”
2. Two Fathers, Two Legacies
Open Heaven devotional for today contrasts divine and demonic ownership:
| God’s Children | Devil’s Slaves |
|---|---|
| Inherit “pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11) | Endure “lies and torment” (John 8:44) |
| Enjoy “all things” (1 Corinthians 3:21) | Live in “perpetual lack” (John 10:10a) |
| Walk in “righteousness, peace, and joy” (Romans 14:17) | Suffer “fear and confusion” (2 Timothy 1:7) |
Warning:
- Partial surrender creates “worry zones” where the enemy exploits doubt.
Illustration:
- A car with “Jesus owns me” stickers but no steering wheel surrendered is headed for collision.
3. The Free Yet Costly Invitation
Isaiah 55:1 and John 7:37 highlight God’s offer:
- Free. “Without money and without price.”
- Costly. Requires total surrender (Luke 14:33).
Paradox Explained:
- Grace is free, but discipleship demands “all your heart” (Matthew 22:37).
- Example: The rich young ruler (Mark 10:21-22) valued possessions over Jesus’ offer.
Application:
✔ What is God asking you to release to fully embrace His invitation?
4. The Urgency of Choice
Deuteronomy 30:19 frames life as a binary decision:
- Life and blessing → Surrender to God.
- Death and cursing → Reject His lordship.
Why Your Choice Matters:
- It affects “you and your seed” (v. 19).
- Generational blessings flow from obedience (Exodus 20:6).
Modern Examples:
- Families transformed by one member’s radical yes to Christ.
- Nations reshaped by revival (e.g., Wales, 1904).
5. How to Accept the Invitation
- Acknowledge Your Thirst (John 7:37).
- Admit spiritual hunger beyond worldly fixes.
- Renounce Other “Waters” (Jeremiah 2:13).
- Reject self-reliance, sin, idolatry.
- Drink Deeply of Christ (John 4:14).
- Through Word, prayer, and obedience.
- Live as an Heir (Romans 8:17).
- Claim your inheritance in Christ.
Prayer of Response:
“Jesus, I choose LIFE today. I surrender every area—my mind, eyes, resources—to You. Fill me with Your Spirit, and let my legacy reflect Your glory. Amen.”
Final Thought: The Ripple Effect of Your Choice
Your decision to accept God’s invitation doesn’t just change your destiny – it alters your family line, your community, and eternity.
“Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart.” (Hebrews 3:15)
Action Steps:
- List areas you’ve withheld from God. Write a surrender prayer over each.
- Share this invitation with someone wrestling with anxiety or indecision.
- Testify when breakthroughs come!
“You were made for His pleasure—now step into the joy of being fully owned by Him!”
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