The Open Heaven 16 December 2025 devotional for today is LEARN EVERYDAY.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 16 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: LEARN EVERYDAY
MEMORISE:
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Psalms 25:9
READ: Acts 17:10-11:
10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 16 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Someone once said that the world is a school, and those who are wise go to school to take lessons every day because there is always something to learn there.
Proverbs 9:9 says that if you give instructions to a wise man, he will become wiser. You must be open to learning from others because everyone has something to teach you, even children. A teachable fellow is always willing and ready to learn.
Mark 4:25 says;
For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath
Anyone who is willing to learn every day will have more understanding and wisdom. A teachable fellow is open to knowledge and is always willing to add other people’s wisdom to his or her own. When you are teachable, you learn mainly through instructions, not by experience.
For example, if you keep telling a boy not to put his hand in a fire and you constantly keep him away from hot objects, if the boy is not teachable, he will always want to run towards what you are trying to save him from. One day, he might eventually put his hand in the fire and get hurt.
However, a teachable child will listen to instructions, obey them, and grow in wisdom. He or she will not have to experience the pain that comes from disobedience by nursing wounds that could have been avoided.
David was a very teachable fellow. Many times in the Bible, he prayed and asked God to teach him; He was always willing to learn. In Psalm 25:4, he asked God to teach him His paths.
When you are open to learning about God’s paths, you can never miss your way. In Psalm 119:26 and Psalm 119:33, he asked God to teach him His statutes so that he could keep them until his death. In Psalm 119:66, he wanted to learn good judgment and knowledge. Also, he asked God to teach him to do His will in Psalm 143:10. No wonder, up until today, David remains the most celebrated king that Israel ever had.
Today’s Bible reading talks about some believers from Berea who were ready to learn. They received the word of God with all readiness of mind and searched the Scriptures daily. The Bereans were hungry for God’s word and remained meek enough to search the Scriptures daily.
Beloved, be like the Berean Christians and be committed to learning every day.
PRAYER POINT
Dear Lord, I am willing to learn of You daily. Please teach me so that I can become more like You.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Philemon 1; Titus 1-3
HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 16 DECEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalms 25:9
“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
This verse establishes the fundamental link between attitude and instruction. God’s guidance and teaching are not reserved for the intellectually brilliant or spiritually elite, but for the meek—those who are humble, teachable, and free from the pride of self-sufficiency. Meekness is the fertile soil in which the seeds of divine wisdom grow.
BIBLE READING: Acts 17:10-11
This passage presents the biblical model of a teachable believer:
v.10-11a: The Bereans’ Posture – They “received the word with all readiness of mind.” Their hearts were open, eager, and predisposed to believe.
v.11b: The Bereans’ Practice – They “searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”Their openness was balanced with discernment. They were teachable, not gullible. Their learning was active (“searched”), consistent (“daily”), and anchored in the ultimate authority (“the scriptures”).
The Heart of the Lifelong Learner
Pastor E.A. Adeboye elevates teachability from a simple virtue to the defining characteristic of true wisdom and spiritual safety. The devotional contrasts the painful tuition of personal experience with the blessed path of learning through instruction, using David and the Bereans as biblical archetypes of a mind perpetually open to God’s teaching.
1. The World as a School: The Principle of Continuous Learning
The Wise Man’s Perspective:
The opening statement frames life itself as a classroom (“the world is a school”). The wise person understands that every person, circumstance, and day holds a lesson. This mindset transforms mundane interactions and even trials into divine tutorials.
The Law of Increase (Mark 4:25):
In the context of knowledge, this verse means: “To him who has [a teachable heart and a willingness to learn], more [understanding, wisdom] will be given. But from him who has not [a teachable spirit], even what he [thinks he] has [his current knowledge or position] will be taken away.” Teachability attracts increase; pride guarantees loss.
2. The Profile of a Teachable Person
Open to All Sources (Proverbs 9:9):
A teachable person understands that God can instruct them through anyone—elders, peers, and even children. Their pride does not filter the messenger. They ask, “What can I learn here?” not “What does this person know?”
Learns Mainly by Instruction, Not Just Experience:
This is a crucial distinction. The unteachable child must touch the fire to learn it burns—a painful, slow, and dangerous education. The teachable child learns from the parent’s warning. Spiritually, this means learning from God’s Word and the counsel of the godly saves us from the self-inflicted wounds of sin and error.
Characterized by a Spirit of Inquiry:
Like David and the Bereans, the teachable heart is marked by active seeking. They don’t wait passively; they pray like David (“teach me”) and search like the Bereans. Their teachability is proactive.
3. The Biblical Model: David, the Student King
The Content of His Requests:
David’s prayers reveal what a wise person wants to learn:
- God’s Paths (Psalm 25:4): Direction for life’s journey.
- God’s Statutes (Psalm 119:26, 33): The specific rules and principles for holy living.
- Good Judgment & Knowledge (Psalm 119:66): Practical wisdom for decision-making.
- God’s Will (Psalm 143:10): The ultimate purpose and plan for his life.
The Result of His Teachability:
His humble pursuit of divine instruction directly contributed to him becoming “the most celebrated king Israel ever had.” Authority and anointing flowed to a man who knelt in humility before God as his Teacher.
4. The Danger of an Unteachable Spirit
The Path of Needless Pain:
The child running toward the fire is a picture of the believer who resists godly counsel, biblical warnings, and the Holy Spirit’s conviction. They insist on learning everything the hard way, nursing avoidable wounds that delay their destiny.
The Loss of What is Held:
The Mark 4:25 principle warns that a closed, prideful mind will eventually lose even the revelation, position, or gifting it currently possesses. Stagnation sets in, followed by regression.
How to Cultivate a Teachable Spirit
1. Pray the Psalms of David Daily:
Incorporate prayers like “Teach me your paths, O Lord” (Psalm 25:4) and “Teach me to do your will” (Psalm 143:10) into your daily devotions. Let these shape your heart’s desire.
2. Practice the Berean Method:
When you hear a sermon or receive counsel, don’t just accept or reject it. Take it to the Scriptures. Search them daily to see if what was said aligns with God’s Word. This is teachability with discernment.
3. Seek and Submit to Spiritual Authority:
Place yourself under the instruction of godly pastors and mentors. Value correction and receive it without defensiveness. See it as God teaching you through them.
4. Embrace Humility as Your Default Posture:
Consciously reject the thought, “I already know this.” Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal something new in familiar scriptures or situations. Assume there is always more to learn.
Warning: The High Cost of a Closed Mind
An unteachable Christian is a danger to themselves and a liability to the Body of Christ. They are prone to error, resistant to correction, and often become critical and divisive. They forfeit the gentle guidance promised to the meek and instead wander into confusion and failure, all while blaming others.
Conclusion: Enrolled in the School of the Spirit
Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, my Eternal Teacher, crush every seed of pride and self-sufficiency in my heart. Make me meek and truly teachable. Give me the eager readiness of the Bereans and the humble hunger of David. Guide me away from the painful lessons of experience and teach me swiftly through Your Word and Your Spirit. Let my life be a testament to the blessing of a student who never graduates from Your school, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Action Steps:
- Conduct a Teachability Audit: Reflect on the last time you were corrected. Did you get defensive, make excuses, or receive it with thanks and self-examination? Ask a trusted friend for an honest assessment of your teachability.
- Study a “Fire” Story: Read about a biblical character who learned the hard way through experience due to being unteachable (e.g., Samson, Saul). Contrast them with a teachable one (e.g., Timothy under Paul).
- Commit to a New Learning Habit: Choose one area where you feel weak (e.g., prayer, understanding prophecy, personal finance). Find a biblically sound book or teaching series on it and commit to studying it this month.
Remember: Your spiritual growth is directly proportional to your teachability. The most powerful person in the room is not the one talking, but the one listening—to God and to others.
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning” (Proverbs 9:9). Choose today to be a perpetual student in the school of Christ, and watch your wisdom and impact increase.
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