The Open Heaven 13 April 2025 devotional for today is LEARN OF ME. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 13 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: LEARN OF ME
MEMORISE
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 11:29
READ: Psalm 25:9-10
9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus invites those who are burdened to come to Him so that they can find rest. However, He said that when they come, they should take up His yoke and learn of Him. It is possible for God to give you rest and bless you so much that you will say, “Lord, this is too much.” However, you must submit completely to Him and learn of Him.
Joshua 1:8 says that when the book of the law does not depart from your mouth, you will have good success. Study your Bible diligently so that you can truly learn God’s ways. Once you know His ways and follow Him, you will begin to bear fruits in every area of your life.
In Deuteronomy 28:1-2, the Bible says that if you hearken diligently to God’s word and observe to do all He commands, blessings will pursue and overtake you. Become addicted to God’s word such that when you face any situation, the first thing that will come to your mind is, “What does the Bible say about this kind of situation?” God’s word shows us His will concerning every situation, and this should be the basis of our decisions
Jesus said that when you come to learn of Him, you must note that He is meek and lowly.
Those who will learn of the Master must also have meek and lowly hearts; they must be teachable. Pride makes people puffed up and become full of unnecessary weights and burdens. To learn God’s ways and enjoy good success, you must be willing to overlook many things and obey His instructions even when they seem foolish. God’s ways are different from the ways of man (Isaiah 55:8-9).
When God asked Moses to stretch his rod over the Red Sea as the Egyptian army closed in on the Israelites, it looked like a foolish move, but Moses obeyed because he was a meek man (Exodus 14:16, Numbers 12:3). You cannot be set in your ways and expect God to lead you into good success. In Psalm 32:8, God promises to lead and guide His people, but in the next verse, He warns them not to be like the horse or the mule that must be led with ropes before they can obey.
Beloved, God cannot lead you into good success if you are like a horse that is so fast and doesn’t wait for instructions or a mule that is so stubborn that it won’t move until it is beaten.
KEY POINT:
God wants to give you good success, but you must first submit to Him, learn of Him, and obey Him always.
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY
1. The Invitation to Divine Rest
The Open Heaven devotional for today begins with Jesus’ revolutionary offer in Matthew 11:28-30:
- Not just rest from burdens, but rest through apprenticeship (“learn from Me“).
- The paradox: Taking His “yoke” (often seen as restrictive) actually brings freedom.
Key Insight:
- Worldly success exhausts; Kingdom success refreshes.
- Example: Moses’ meekness (Numbers 12:3) → Enabled him to obey “foolish” commands (Exodus 14:16).
Application:
Identify one area of stress (e.g., career, parenting). Ask: “What would Jesus’ yoke look like here?”
2. The Curriculum of Christlikeness
To “learn of Him” means studying:
- His Meekness (v. 29):
- Power under control (unlike worldly aggression).
- His Lowliness (v. 29):
- Teachability (vs. pride that resists correction).
Biblical Case Study:
- Moses vs. Pharaoh:
- Meek Moses obeyed God’s rod-over-sea instruction → Deliverance.
- Proud Pharaoh hardened his heart → Destruction.
Warning:
- Stubbornness = Self-sabotage (Psalm 32:9 – Don’t be a “mule”).
Prayer:
“Lord, break my addiction to self-reliance. Make me a lifelong learner of Your ways.”
3. The Textbook for Success: God’s Word
Today’s devotional highlights non-negotiable habits for victory:
| Habit | Promise | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| Scripture Meditation | “Good success” | Joshua 1:8 |
| Obedience | “Blessings will overtake you” | Deuteronomy 28:1-2 |
| Instant Biblical Recall | “What does the Bible say?” | Psalm 119:11 |
Modern Example:
- A businessman facing ethical dilemmas consults Proverbs daily → Divine favor on deals.
Action Step:
Memorize one verse this week to apply to a current challenge.
4. The Danger of Unnecessary Burdens
Jesus’ yoke is easy because:
- It replaces:
- Anxiety with trust (Philippians 4:6).
- Striving with surrender (John 15:5).
- It requires:
- Letting go of pride (James 4:6).
- Embracing “foolish” obedience (1 Corinthians 1:25).
Illustration:
- The Red Sea Crossing:
- Human logic said “fight or flee”; God said “stand and stretch” (Exodus 14:13-16).
- Meekness obeyed → Miracle followed.
5. Prophetic Promises for the Teachable
The devotional for today assures:
- “Your rest is found in His yoke, not your efforts.”
- “Your success is guaranteed by His Word, not your IQ.”
- “Your breakthroughs will defy logic when you obey like Moses.”
Stand on These Truths:
- “The meek will He guide in judgment, and the meek will He teach His way.” (Psalm 25:9).
- “All things work together for good to those who love God” (Romans 8:28) → Even “foolish” obedience.
Final Thought: The Yoke That Lifts
Jesus’ yoke isn’t a burden. It’s a divine partnership:
- His strength + your surrender = unstoppable grace.
- His wisdom + your meekness = uncommon success.
“The world’s yoke drains you; Christ’s yoke empowers you. Which will you carry?”
Action Steps:
- Journal areas where you’ve relied on human wisdom. Repent and take His yoke.
- Study Jesus’ actions in the Gospels (e.g., Matthew 21:1-7 – donkey miracle) to learn His ways.
- Share a testimony of when obedience brought rest amid chaos.
“Your greatest success begins where your stubbornness ends!”
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