Today’s Open Heavens devotional (11 March 2026) is ATTAINING GOOD SUCCESS II.
The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 11 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: ATTAINING GOOD SUCCESS II
MEMORISE
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Joshua 1:8
READ: Joshua 1:1-9
1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,
2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 11 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY
When Zerubbabel wanted to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, Zechariah told him that it wouldn’t be by power or might but by the Spirit of the Lord (Zechariah 4:6). It is possible to succeed and achieve results that could never have been produced by your efforts – I am a living proof of that reality.
As I write this, the RCCG is in over 190 countries across the world, and I have yet to visit some of them. This is a good example of results beyond efforts. God can give you victories that have nothing to do with how powerful, wise, strong, or influential you are – they will only be by His unfailing mercies and love.
In Psalm 37:5, David advises you to commit your way to the Lord and trust in Him to bring your plans to pass. This is important because if you don’t surrender all to the Lord and He gives you success, you might likely forget Him and begin to feel as if you have become successful because of your abilities.
Some people become successful and lose their sleep and peace because they have not surrendered to the Lord. When I became the General Overseer of the RCCG, we had only 39 branches in Nigeria. Now, the church has thousands of branches across the world, and my blood pressure remains normal because I know that God is behind it all. Every night, I go to bed without worrying about anything. I am at peace because I have committed and surrendered everything to God.
God wants all His children to enjoy good success. In today’s memory verse, He showed Joshua an important key to attaining such success: meditating on His word. To meditate is to think deeply about something. God told Joshua to keep the book of the law in his heart and on his lips at all times because He knows that whatever is in his heart and on his lips will eventually become his reality.
God knows that if He can get you to believe that He wants you to be successful, and you profess this in faith, nothing will stop you from succeeding, If you are reading this and have experienced many struggles and failures, I decree that things will change for the better from today, in Jesus’ name.
Beloved, meditate on the word of God day and night and confess the things He has said concerning you; that is the key to experiencing and enjoying good success.
ACTION POINT
Set time apart daily to meditate on God’s promises concerning your success.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Joshua 21-22
Open Heavens HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS
OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 11 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Joshua 1:8
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
This verse is God’s personal success manual, delivered directly to Joshua at a critical transition. It reveals that “good success” —prosperity aligned with divine purpose—is not accidental or reserved for a select few. It is the guaranteed outcome of a threefold discipline: (1) continuous meditation on God’s Word, (2) speaking it without cessation, and (3) obedient action. The promise is conditional and certain.
BIBLE READING: Joshua 1:1-9
This passage is the divine commissioning of Joshua and the template for kingdom advancement:
v. 1-2: God initiates. The promise of the land is sure; Joshua’s role is to possess what has already been given.
v. 3: The scope of inheritance: “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you.” Divine provision meets human participation.
v. 5-7: The core requirements: “Be strong and of a good courage… only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law.” Courage is linked to obedience.
v. 8: The central command: the meditation-speech-action cycle that produces prosperity and good success.
v. 9: The anchor: “Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
The Mechanics of Good Success
Pastor E.A. Adeboye shares a profound personal testimony—the unprecedented global expansion of RCCG—to demonstrate a foundational truth: results beyond effort are the hallmark of Spirit-led success. He then reveals the scriptural mechanism for accessing this dimension of supernatural achievement: the meditation and confession of God’s Word.
1. Results Beyond Effort: The Zerubbabel Principle
Not By Power, Nor By Might:
- Zechariah 4:6 establishes that the greatest kingdom accomplishments are achieved through a dimension that transcends human capability, wisdom, or influence. They are the product of the Spirit’s enablement.
The Testimony of Daddy Adeboye:
- The Starting Point: 39 branches in Nigeria.
- The Current Reality: Thousands of branches in over 190 countries—many he has never visited.
- The Key: This is not the result of strategic genius alone, but of surrendered labor partnered with divine acceleration. It is “results beyond efforts.”
- The Evidence of Surrender: Peace that transcends circumstances. Normal blood pressure and restful sleep amidst global expansion testify to a man who has truly committed his way to the Lord.
2. The Danger of Success Without Surrender
The Pride Trap:
- When we achieve results through our efforts without consciously acknowledging God’s enabling, we are prone to forget Him and attribute success to our own abilities (Deuteronomy 8:11-18). This spiritual amnesia invites downfall.
The Anxiety Trap:
- Success achieved and maintained by human effort alone is a heavy burden. It produces sleeplessness, hypertension, and constant fear of loss. Surrender transfers the weight of maintenance from your shoulders to God’s.
3. The Joshua Protocol: Meditation, Confession, Action
Step 1: Meditation (Internalization):
- “Meditate therein day and night” —The Hebrew hagah implies a deep, vocal muttering; chewing on the Word; turning it over in your mind until it saturates your consciousness. This is not casual reading but focused, continuous contemplation.
Step 2: Confession (Verbalization):
- “This book… shall not depart out of thy mouth.” —What fills the heart inevitably flows from the lips (Matthew 12:34). Meditation produces confession. You begin to speak what God has spoken, calling things that are not as though they were (Romans 4:17).
Step 3: Action (Incarnation):
- “That thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written.” —The Word must become flesh in your behavior. Confession without corresponding obedience is mere noise. Meditation fuels obedience, and obedience activates the promise of prosperity and success.
The Result: Good Success:
- This is not worldly success achieved by ungodly means, but divine success—prosperity without sorrow, elevation without pride, and achievement without burnout.
4. Joshua’s Testimony (Joshua 1:10-11; 3:15-17; 6:20)
From Command to Conquest:
- Joshua obeyed the protocol. He meditated on the law. He spoke God’s promises. He acted in faith.
- The Jordan Crossing: The moment the priests’ feet touched the floodwaters, the waters parted. Action based on the Word released the miracle.
- Jericho: Silent meditation for seven days, followed by a shout of faith. The walls fell. Victory without conventional warfare.
How to Access Results Beyond Effort
Cultivate Deep Meditation, Not Casual Reading:
- Set aside uninterrupted time to ponder a single scripture deeply. Ask: What does this reveal about God? What does it require of me? What promise can I claim? What command must I obey?
Develop a Confession Vocabulary:
- Identify the specific promises of God that address your situation (health, provision, family, ministry). Write them in first-person, present-tense declarations. Speak them aloud daily until they displace fear and doubt.
Act on the Word Immediately:
- When Scripture reveals an area of required obedience, do not delay. Partial obedience is disobedience. Your breakthrough is often locked behind your obedience to what God has already said.
Commit Your Way Completely:
- Follow Daddy Adeboye’s example. Transfer the ownership of your dreams, plans, and responsibilities to God in a definitive act of surrender. Then, rest in His ability to manage what He now owns.
Warning: The Counterfeit of “Positive Confession” Without Foundation
Confession Without Meditation is Empty:
- Speaking scriptures without corresponding heart-conviction (meditation) and life-obedience is mere incantation. It produces no lasting fruit.
Success Without Surrender is a Trap:
- If you achieve results but lose your peace, your prayer life, and your intimacy with God, you have not attained “good success.” You have merely built a monument to your own anxiety.
Conclusion: Your Mouth, Your Miracle
Pray this:
“Father, I receive Your protocol for good success. Forgive me for relying on my own power and might. I surrender every plan, every dream, and every burden to You. I commit my way unto You. Lord, teach me to meditate on Your Word day and night. Let it saturate my thoughts, govern my speech, and direct my steps. I declare that Your Word shall not depart from my mouth. I speak Your promises over my life, my family, and my future. I believe that as I obey Your voice, You will cause me to experience results beyond my natural efforts. I receive Your peace that passes understanding. I receive Your good success, for Your glory alone. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”
Action Steps:
- The 30-Day Meditation Challenge: Select one key promise (e.g., Joshua 1:8-9, Psalm 1:1-3, Isaiah 43:18-19). Read it aloud morning and evening. Write it out. Carry it with you. At the end of 30 days, journal the transformation in your mindset and circumstances.
- The Surrender Ceremony: Write down your most significant current goal or burden. On a sheet of paper, formally transfer ownership to God in writing. Date and sign it. Place it in your Bible as a covenant memorial.
- The Obedience Audit: Review the last clear command you received from Scripture that you have not yet acted upon. Take the first step of obedience today, no matter how small.
Remember: God is not looking for powerful people; He is looking for yielded people. When you meditate on His Word, you are not just reading history—you are downloading the blueprint for your future success.
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night… for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” (Joshua 1:8). Your success is in your mouth.
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