The Open Heavens 10 May 2026 devotional for today is BLESSINGS WITHOUT SORROW.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: BLESSINGS WITHOUT SORROW
MEMORISE
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22
READ: 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Many people want to get rich at all costs, and as such, the devil lures them into all sorts of sinful acts. Some of them eventually get the riches they want, but such riches always come with many sorrows. Only the blessing of God comes without sorrow, as we see in today’s memory verse.
The devil never desires anything good for anybody. He may pretend as if he wants the best for a fellow, but he is a great deceiver and is incapable of giving anyone anything good. Instead, he is interested in stealing whatever God has given His children.
John 10:10 reveals his true intentions when dealing with anyone: to steal, kill, and destroy. If you yield to the devil’s temptation to engage in sin, you are giving him permission to steal from you, kill you, and destroy you.
Years ago, a female student of mine while I was a lecturer said to me, “Daddy, I have found a young man who wants to marry me.” I congratulated her but she said, “No! That is where the problem is.” She then proceeded to tell me that her father had informed her that he had offered her to a marine spirit, and if she ever got married, she would die.
Her father also told her that if she didn’t die, whoever she got married to would die on the wedding day. She then told me, “Now, this young man has approached me for marriage, and I have a feeling that it is the will of God that I get married to him. However, I don’t want to say ‘yes’ to him because I don’t want the marine spirit to kill him.
What should I do?” | laughed and told her, “I know the Father of all spirits.” I then prayed a simple prayer in the name of Jesus and told her to go ahead and accept the young man’s proposal.
Two years later, I was in a church in Yaba, Lagos, when this young lady walked up to me. She was carrying a baby in her hand, and she said, “Sir, do you remember me?” I replied, “Of course!” I asked her about her husband, and she pointed to a handsome young man. If that lady had not run to Jesus, she would have lived under the bondage of losing every man who showed interest in her.
Beloved, satan’s “blessings’ always come with truckloads of sorrow. However, when God blesses you, He gives you a sorrow-free package.
KEY POINT
Only the blessings of God comes in sorrow-free packages.
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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 10 MAY 2026 COMMENTARY
Here is the detailed commentary and interpretation for today’s devotional.
MEMORISE: Proverbs 10:22
“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
This verse draws a sharp contrast between two kinds of wealth. There is wealth that comes from the world, from the devil, or from sinful schemes—and that wealth always carries hidden sorrow. But the blessing of the LORD is different. It makes rich, yes, but it comes with no sorrow attached. No regret, no bondage, no hidden price tag. God’s blessing is pure, clean, and sorrow-free.
BIBLE READING: 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith.” (1 Peter 5:8-9)
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)
These two passages together reveal the devil’s true nature and Jesus’ contrasting mission. The devil has three stated goals: to steal, to kill, and to destroy. He does not come to bless, to help, or to give. He comes to take. Jesus, by contrast, comes to give life—abundant life. Every “gift” from the devil is a trap; every blessing from God is life-giving.
The Sorrow That Comes with Satan’s Blessings
In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) continues his series on longevity and finishing well. He has covered hiding, fighting, running, spiritual refueling, physical refueling through eating, and physical refueling through rest. Today he addresses a different kind of trap: the lure of getting rich at all costs. The devil offers wealth, but his “blessings” always come with sorrow. Only God’s blessing is sorrow-free.
The Devil’s True Intentions
The devotional begins with a stark reminder of who the devil is. He is not a harmless trickster or a mischievous tempter. John 10:10 reveals his threefold agenda:
- To steal — take what rightfully belongs to you
- To kill — end your life, your destiny, your purpose
- To destroy — ruin everything God is building in you
The devil never desires anything good for anyone. He may pretend to want the best for you. He may offer you riches, power, or success. But his gifts are poisoned. His blessings come with hidden terms and conditions that will ultimately destroy you.
“If you yield to the devil’s temptation to engage in sin, you are giving him permission to steal from you, kill you, and destroy you.”
The Daughter Offered to a Marine Spirit
The devotional shares a powerful testimony that illustrates this truth. Years ago, a female student of Daddy Adeboye came to him with a terrible dilemma. She had found a young man who wanted to marry her—and she believed it was God’s will. But her father had revealed a dark secret.
Her father had offered her to a marine spirit (a water spirit, a demonic entity). He told her that if she ever got married, she would die. And if she didn’t die, whoever she married would die on the wedding day.
This young woman was trapped. She wanted to obey God and marry this man, but she did not want to be responsible for his death. She came to Daddy Adeboye asking, “What should I do?”
Daddy Adeboye’s response was bold: “I know the Father of all spirits.”
He prayed a simple prayer in the name of Jesus and told her to accept the young man’s proposal. Two years later, he saw her in a church in Yaba, Lagos. She was carrying a baby. Her handsome husband stood beside her. The marine spirit’s claim had been broken by the power of the Almighty.
If that lady had not run to Jesus, she would have lived under the bondage of losing every man who showed interest in her. Her father’s bargain with the devil would have stolen her future, killed her husband, and destroyed her destiny.
How the Devil Lures People
The devotional explains that many people want to get rich at all costs. This desperation makes them vulnerable to the devil’s lures. He offers them:
- Fast money through fraud or corruption
- Success through ritual sacrifices
- Wealth through agreements with dark spirits
Some of them get the riches they want. They buy cars, build houses, and live lavishly. But such riches always come with many sorrows.
- The money is there, but peace is gone.
- The house is there, but the marriage is broken.
- The car is there, but the children are lost.
- The business is there, but the health is destroyed.
This is the devil’s pattern. He gives you what you want, but he makes sure you cannot enjoy it. His blessings are always poisoned.
The Sorrow-Free Blessing of God
The memory verse promises something different: “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
What does sorrow-free blessing look like?
- You prosper, but your family remains intact.
- You rise, but your health stays strong.
- You gain influence, but your character remains pure.
- You receive wealth, but your peace is undisturbed.
God does not need to cheat you. He does not need to hide a curse inside a blessing. When He gives, He gives fully, freely, and cleanly. No hidden fees. No fine print. No demonic attachments.
Why People Choose the Devil’s Blessings
If the devil’s blessings are so destructive, why do people choose them?
1. Impatience
God’s blessing often requires waiting. The devil offers instant results. People who cannot wait fall for the shortcut.
2. Desperation
When you are desperate, you stop being discerning. The devil knows this and offers his “help” just when you are most vulnerable.
3. Ignorance
Some people do not know that the devil’s gifts come with sorrow. They see the wealth and do not see the hidden chains.
4. Family Tradition
Like the young woman’s father, some families have made covenants with dark spirits for generations. Children inherit these covenants and assume there is no way out.
How to Receive God’s Sorrow-Free Blessing
1. Refuse the Devil’s Shortcuts
Do not take money that comes with strings attached. Do not accept success that requires compromise. If an opportunity requires you to sin, it is not from God—no matter how good it looks.
2. Break Every Dark Covenant
If you suspect that you or your family has made agreements with dark spirits, renounce them in Jesus’ name. The young woman needed deliverance from her father’s vow. You may need the same. Pray: “I break every covenant made on my behalf with any dark spirit. I renounce it in Jesus’ name.”
3. Run to Jesus
The young woman ran to Daddy Adeboye, who pointed her to Jesus. You must run to the same Savior. He is the Father of all spirits—including the ones that claim ownership over you. His authority is higher than any marine spirit, any family curse, any demonic agreement.
4. Trust God’s Timing
God’s blessing may take longer, but it comes without sorrow. Wait for His timing. Do not grab at the devil’s counterfeits.
5. Test Every Blessing
Before you receive any significant gain, ask: Did this come through righteous means? Is my conscience clear? Can I thank God for this without shame? If the answer is no, reject it.
The Testimony of Deliverance
The young woman in the testimony is a living proof that God’s power breaks the devil’s hold. Her father had sold her to a marine spirit. That spirit claimed the right to kill any husband who married her.
But Jesus is the Father of all spirits. When He spoke, the marine spirit had to obey. The marriage happened. The husband lived. The baby was born. The sorrow that should have come was cancelled.
This same deliverance is available to you.
Conclusion: Choose the Sorrow-Free Blessing
The devil is a deceiver. His “blessings” are traps. His riches come with sorrow, bondage, and ultimately destruction.
But God’s blessing is different. It makes rich without sorrow. It prospers without poison. It lifts without chains.
Do not be desperate enough to accept the devil’s counterfeits. Do not be impatient enough to grab at his shortcuts. Wait on the Lord. Trust His timing. Receive His sorrow-free blessing.
Pray this:
“Father, I renounce every temptation to get rich at all costs. I reject the devil’s counterfeits. I break every covenant made on my behalf with any dark spirit—marine spirits, family spirits, any demonic power. I run to Jesus, the Father of all spirits. Set me free from every inherited bondage. Give me Your sorrow-free blessing. Let my wealth come without chains and my success come without shame. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Action Steps:
- Examine your wealth: Has any of your income or success come through questionable means? If so, renounce it and make restitution where possible.
- Break family covenants: If you suspect your family has made agreements with dark spirits, pray specifically to break them. You may want to seek deliverance ministry.
- Reject shortcuts: This week, if an opportunity arises that requires compromise, refuse it—even if it costs you money or advancement.
- Wait on God’s timing: Identify one area where you have been impatient for blessing. Commit to waiting on God’s timing rather than grabbing the devil’s counterfeit.
- Thank God for sorrow-free blessings: Make a list of the ways God has blessed you without hidden sorrow. Give Him thanks for each one.
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