The Open Heaven 11 September 2025 devotional for today is SPIRITUAL EYES 1.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 11 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: SPIRITUAL EYES 1
MEMORISE:
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
Hebrews 11:27
READ: 2 Kings 2:1-15:
1 And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.
3 And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
4 And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.
5 And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
6 And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the Lord hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.
7 And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.
8 And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.
9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
10 And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
11 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
12 And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.
13 He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;
14 And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over.
15 And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 11 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Over the past two days, I have discussed two of the three kinds of eyes that humans have: physical eyes and mental eyes. Today, I will be discussing the third kind of eyes: spiritual eyes.
Your spiritual eyes give you the ability to see the invisible.
And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so. 2 Kings 2:9-10
In the Scripture above, Elisha requested for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Elijah replied,
“Your request will be granted if you can see me when I am being taken away from you.” What he actually meant was, “If your spiritual eyes can be opened to see the invisible, you will get what you have asked for.” When the chariots of fire descended from heaven, Elisha saw them and cried, “My Father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof”
(2 Kings 2:12).
God must have said, “His spiritual eyes are opened; he can have what he wants”. When your spiritual eyes become open, your destiny also opens up.
In 2 Kings 6:15-23, the Syrian army surrounded Elisha’s house; his servant saw them and was terrified. He ran to tell Elisha about the situation, and Elisha prayed that God would open his spiritual eyes. After he prayed, God opened his servant’s eyes, and the fellow who was scared became courageous because he could now see the invisible.
…And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17
When God opens your spiritual eyes, you’ll be able to see beyond the physical realm, and you’ll have a better understanding of the divine power that backs you up as a Christian. If God has been using you before, this will further strengthen your faith and empower you to do more exploits for His kingdom.
For this to happen, you must be born again, and your spirit must be better fed than your body. This can be done by praying, studying God’s word, fasting, worshipping intensely, and fellowshipping with other believers consistently.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please open my spiritual eyes so l can know You more.
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 11 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Hebrews 11:27 (KJV)
“By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.”
This verse captures the essence of spiritual sight. Moses’s courageous actions were not based on an analysis of the visible circumstances (Pharaoh’s army, Egypt’s power). They were fueled by a superior reality: he saw the invisible God. Faith, therefore, is the lens through which the spiritual eyes perceive and interact with the unseen realm, making it more real than natural threats.
BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 2:1-15 (KJV)
This passage details the transition of prophetic authority from Elijah to Elisha. The pivotal moment occurs in verses 9-12. Elisha’s request for a “double portion” was a request to become Elijah’s primary spiritual heir (Deuteronomy 21:17). Elijah’s condition—”if thou see me when I am taken from thee”—was the test. It was not a test of his physical vision, but of his spiritual perception. To see the spiritual dimension of Elijah’s translation was to prove he possessed the depth of spirit necessary to wield the mantle he requested.
The Faculty of Spiritual Perception
Daddy Adeboye culminates his series on the “three eyes” with the most crucial: the spiritual eyes. This is the God-given capacity to perceive spiritual realities—angels, demons, the glory of God, and divine strategies—that are active but invisible to the natural senses. It is the ability to see as God sees, to understand the supernatural context of natural events.
The Key to Unlocking Destiny
The story of Elisha is presented as the ultimate case study. The commentary interprets Elijah’s condition profoundly: the opening of Elisha’s spiritual eyes was the direct key to unlocking his destiny. His request was not granted because he was a good follower, but because he saw. This establishes a vital kingdom principle: Your spiritual perception determines your portion. Many believers are praying for a “double portion” of anointing, breakthrough, or blessing but are not cultivating the spiritual sight necessary to receive and steward it. Destiny is unlocked in the realm of the spirit before it manifests in the natural.
From Fear to Faith: The Practical Power of Spiritual Sight
The account of Elisha and his servant in 2 Kings 6 provides the practical application. The servant was terrified because his reality was defined solely by what he could see with his physical eyes: a vast enemy army. Elisha was calm because he saw with his spiritual eyes: a vaster heavenly host. The prayer, “LORD, open his eyes,” is a model intercession for every believer trapped in fear and anxiety. The interpretation is clear: Fear is a spiritual blindness; faith is spiritual sight. When our spiritual eyes are opened, our perspective shifts from the magnitude of our problem to the infinitely greater magnitude of our God.
The Source of Unshakable Confidence
A believer who sees the invisible chariots of fire understands the “divine power that backs [them] up.” This knowledge is what produces unshakable confidence and empowers “exploits” for God (Daniel 11:32). It moves God from a theological concept to a tangible, present reality. This is why the enemy works overtime to keep Christians spiritually blind—because a seeing Christian is a dangerous, fearless, and effective Christian.
How to Cultivate Spiritual Sight
The devotional concludes with the necessary conditions for opened spiritual eyes:
- The New Birth (Salvation): A sinful, unregenerate spirit is dead to God and cannot perceive spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14). The spirit must be made alive in Christ.
- Spiritual Nourishment: The spirit man must be “better fed than your body.” This is a call to prioritize:
- Prayer: Communion with God that sharpens spiritual senses.
- Studying God’s Word: The primary lens through which we learn to see truth.
- Fasting: A discipline that weakens the flesh and sensitizes the spirit.
- Worship: Engaging with God’s presence, which is the atmosphere of heaven.
- Fellowship: Iron sharpening iron with other spirit-filled believers.
Pray this:
“Father, I desire to see the invisible. Forgive me for living by sight and not by faith. I ask today, as Elisha prayed for his servant, ‘LORD, open my eyes!’ Let my spiritual perception be awakened to the angelic hosts that surround me, to the strategies of heaven for my life, and to the reality of Your glorious presence. Help me to feed my spirit more than my flesh. May I walk not in fear of what I see in the natural, but in the bold confidence of what I see in the spirit. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.”
Action Steps:
- Pray the Elisha Prayer Daily: Make “LORD, open my eyes” a daily prayer before you read the Bible or face a challenging situation.
- Practice Spiritual Discernment: After prayer, be still and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what He is doing in your circumstances. Journal anyScripture, picture, or impression He brings to mind.
- Prioritize Your Spirit’s Diet: This week, consciously choose to spend more time in prayer and the Word than you do on entertainment or leisurely meals.
- Declare What is Unseen: Like Moses, start making decisions based on the invisible God. Verbally declare God’s promises over your situation, affirming that the spiritual reality is more true than the natural one.
Remember: The greatest realities are unseen. Your natural circumstances are a shadow; the spiritual truth is the substance. Cultivate your spiritual sight, for it is the gateway to your destiny and the source of unconquerable faith. When you see Him who is invisible, you will forsake every Egypt and fear no king.
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