The Open Heaven 12 August 2025 devotional for today is ALWAYS REFILL II.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 12 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: ALWAYS REFILL II
MEMORISE:
And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Mark 6:31
READ: Luke 9:1-10
1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;
8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 12 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Yesterday, I started a discussion about the importance of getting refilled with the anointing after moments of intense spiritual exercise. Another time you need to get a refill is when you are exhausted. In 1 Kings 19:5-8, when Elijah was tired, having been on the run from Jezebel, he told God to kill him. God said,
“No, I don’t bury my wounded; I feed them. When they are weary, I refill them.” He gave him food to eat, and Elijah ate and fell asleep again. Interestingly, the man who said ‘kill me’ didn’t say ‘I’m not eating.’ God woke him the second time and gave him a second ration.
Clearly, what he needed was rest and food to continue the journey. After eating, Elijah went in the strength of that food for forty days and nights. When you refill, you have the capacity and strength to go farther in God.
In today’s Bible reading, after the disciples returned from the missionary journey that Jesus sent them on, they gave Him great news about all the things the anointing did. Then, Jesus took them aside to a private place so they could rest. When virtue leaves a fellow, it has an impact on the body; if that fellow does not rest, he or she may become too weak to do more. Jesus knew this, so after performing many miracles, He would retreat to solitary places to refill, as I mentioned yesterday. He could consistently do great works because He always took time out to refill. He said that His followers would do greater works than He did (John 14:12), and this means they must also refill constantly as He did.
If you load a battery into a torch light and use it for one hour, you should allow it to rest for another hour so that it will last much longer, rather than using it continuously. Similarly, if you always take out time to rest appropriately, you will be able to do much more for God.
Beloved, do not think you are indispensable such that you keep using your spiritual battery even when you know that you are exhausted.
You might discover the hard way, like Elijah, that there are others who can easily take your place (I Kings 19:15-16). Find those people now and train them so that they can join you in doing some of the work. Don’t always wait until you are exhausted to get refilled, and if you are already exhausted, take a retreat now to get refilled.
OPEN HEAVEN 12 AUGUST KEY POINT
Ensure that you rest regularly so you can always do more.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Jeremiah 28-30
HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 12 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Mark 6:31
“And He said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
This verse reveals divine wisdom for sustainable ministry—Jesus prioritized rest and refilling for Himself and His disciples.
BIBLE READING: Luke 9:1-10
This passage shows two sides of spiritual labor:
- v.1-6: Power outflow (disciples healing and preaching)
- v.10: Essential withdrawal (Jesus taking them aside to rest)
The Necessity of Spiritual Refills
Daddy Adeboye’s teaching highlights three critical truths about exhaustion and renewal:
1. Elijah’s Breakdown and Recovery (1 Kings 19:5-8)
- Crisis Point: “Kill me” (v.4) → Divine Response: “Eat and rest” (v.5-7)
- Result: One meal fueled 40 days of supernatural endurance
- Key Lesson: Physical replenishment enables spiritual resilience
2. Jesus’ Ministry Rhythm (Luke 5:16, Mark 6:31)
- Pattern:
- Public miracles → Private retreats
- Disciples sent out → Disciples called back
- Modern Parallel:
- Preaching Sunday → Rest Monday
- Crusade week → Post-crusade fast
3. The Battery Principle
- Torchlight Example:
- Continuous use = Short lifespan
- Cycled use = Long-term effectiveness
- Spiritual Application:
- 50% labor + 50% refill = Sustainable anointing
How to Practice Divine Refilling
1. Recognize Your Depletion Signals
- Spiritual: Prayer feels dry, Scripture seems dull
- Emotional: Short temper, discouragement
- Physical: Chronic fatigue, illness proneness
2. Implement Jesus’ Retreat Model
- Daily: 30 minutes of silent worship (Psalm 131:2)
- Weekly: Half-day digital detox (no phone, no ministry)
- Seasonal: 3-day prayer retreat after major events
3. Develop Your “Elishas” (2 Kings 2:9)
- Identify 2-3 potential successors
- Train them through:
- Prayer walks
- Bible study mentorship
- Gradual ministry delegation
Prayer for Sustainable Anointing
“Father, break my messiah complex! Teach me to work like Elijah on Carmel but rest like Elijah under the broom tree. Make my life a cycle of fruitful labor and forced rest, that I may finish strong like Paul (2 Timothy 4:7), in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
- Schedule “No Ministry” Days: Block 1 day monthly for zero spiritual labor
- Create a Refill Playlist: Curate worship songs only for your personal renewal
- Practice “Sabbath Sleep”: Every Sunday afternoon, take a 2-hour nap as holy habit
Conclusion: The Long-Distance Anointing
Daddy Adeboye’s wisdom echoes Scripture: God’s marathon runners aren’t judged by their speed but by their staying power.
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