The Open Heavens 17 August 2026 devotional for today is THE GAINS OF GOD’S COVENANT II.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 17 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: THE GAINS OF GOD’S COVENANT II
MEMORISE:
Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:
Deuteronomy 7:12
READ: Genesis 20:1-18
And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
2 And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.
3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.
4 But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
5 Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this.
6 And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.
7 Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
8 Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.
9 Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.
10 And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing?
11 And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.
12 And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.
13 And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father’s house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He is my brother.
14 And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife.
15 And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.
16 And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.
17 So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.
18 For the Lord had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham’s wife.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 17 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Years ago, a highly influential man in an Islamic nation, where church planting was prohibited, invited one of our missionaries to establish a church within his compound. When the church started, his wife said to him, “With your position in government and your influence in this nation, you allowed a church to be established in your compound?” He looked at his wife and said, “Don’t you dare say a word against these people!” I believe that it was easy for the RCCG to plant a church in that nation, and indeed many nations in the world today, because of God’s covenant with its founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi.
One of the gains of being in a covenant with God is that you will keep getting greater results than your peers as long as you keep fulfilling your part of the covenant. God will keep giving you results that are beyond your efforts. What other people struggle to get will come to you easily because of His covenant with you.
In Exodus 19:5, God said, “If you will keep my covenant, I will make you a peculiar treasure.” This means that people will take a look at you and wonder why God loves you so much.
Several times, when I wake up at night and reflect on all the good things God is doing in RCCG, I usually say, “Lord, how can you love us this much?” Some people might claim that it is because we fast and pray, but believe me, some people fast more than we do. I recall vividly that when I became the General Overseer, I had some of my friends join me in a 36-hour non-stop prayer session. We thought this was a remarkable feat until we heard of a man who prayed non-stop for so much longer! I may not have spent as many hours in prayer at a stretch as that person, yet what God has done for RCCG is unprecedented and truly remarkable. Indeed, there are immense gains in being in a covenant with the Almighty God.
Another gain of being in a covenant with God is protection. When a king took Abraham’s wife, God intervened by appearing in the king’s dream. He went the extra mile to protect her and instructed the king to ask Abraham to pray for him, as we see in today’s Bible reading. Beloved, there are immeasurable blessings that flow from being in covenant with God.
KEY POINT
Being in a covenant with God gives you access to tremendous benefits and makes difficult things easy.
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Jeremiah 44-46
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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 17 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 7:12
“Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers.”
When you keep your part of the covenant, God keeps His. He is faithful to preserve, protect, and prosper those who obey Him.
BIBLE READING: Genesis 20:1-18
This passage records Abraham’s sojourn in Gerar, where he told King Abimelech that Sarah was his sister. Abimelech took her, but God appeared to him in a dream and warned him that he would die if he did not return her. God protected Sarah—and the covenant promise—despite Abraham’s failure. He even instructed Abimelech to ask Abraham to pray for him. Covenant brings supernatural protection and favor.
Covenant Brings Greater Results Than Your Peers
“One of the gains of being in a covenant with God is that you will keep getting greater results than your peers as long as you keep fulfilling your part of the covenant. God will keep giving you results that are beyond your efforts.”
| Without Covenant | With Covenant |
|---|---|
| Results limited to your effort | Results beyond your efforts |
| Struggle to achieve | Supernatural increase |
| Ordinary outcomes | Extraordinary outcomes |
“What other people struggle to get will come to you easily because of His covenant with you.”
You Become a Peculiar Treasure
“In Exodus 19:5, God said, ‘If you will keep my covenant, I will make you a peculiar treasure.’ This means that people will take a look at you and wonder why God loves you so much.”
Exodus 19:5 – “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people.”
| A Peculiar Treasure | What It Looks Like |
|---|---|
| Set apart for God | People notice God’s favor on you |
| Highly valued by Him | Blessings that others cannot explain |
| Distinct from the world | They ask, “What is your secret?” |
Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: Why RCCG?
“Several times, when I wake up at night and reflect on all the good things God is doing in RCCG, I usually say, ‘Lord, how can you love us this much?’”
“Some people might claim that it is because we fast and pray, but believe me, some people fast more than we do.”
| What Some Think | The Real Source |
|---|---|
| It’s because of fasting | Others fast more |
| It’s because of prayer | Others pray longer |
| It’s because of effort | It’s because of covenant |
“I recall vividly that when I became the General Overseer, I had some of my friends join me in a 36-hour non-stop prayer session. We thought this was a remarkable feat until we heard of a man who prayed non-stop for so much longer! I may not have spent as many hours in prayer at a stretch as that person, yet what God has done for RCCG is unprecedented and truly remarkable.”
| Human Achievement | Covenant Advantage |
|---|---|
| 36 hours of prayer | Unprecedented results |
| Others prayed longer | Yet God did more through covenant |
| Effort alone | Covenant multiplies effort |
“Indeed, there are immense gains in being in a covenant with the Almighty God.”
Covenant Brings Supernatural Protection
“Another gain of being in a covenant with God is protection. When a king took Abraham’s wife, God intervened by appearing in the king’s dream. He went the extra mile to protect her and instructed the king to ask Abraham to pray for him, as we see in today’s Bible reading.”
Genesis 20:3-7 – God warned Abimelech in a dream: “Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.”
| What Happened | How God Protected |
|---|---|
| Abimelech took Sarah | God appeared in a dream |
| The covenant was threatened | God warned the king |
| Abraham failed, but God was faithful | He protected the promise |
The Gains of Covenant: A Summary
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here are the gains of being in covenant with God:
| Gain | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Greater results | Beyond your natural effort |
| Peculiar treasure | Set apart, highly favored |
| Supernatural protection | God defends you even when you fail |
| Favor with others | Doors open that shouldn’t open |
How to Stay in Covenant and Enjoy Its Gains (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to position yourself for covenant blessings:
1. Keep Your Part of the Covenant
Obedience is the condition. Hear God’s commands. Keep them. Do not pick and choose. Fulfill all He asks.
2. Trust God for Results Beyond Your Effort
Do not rely on your strength alone. Covenant multiplies what you sow. Trust God to do what you cannot do.
3. Recognize That You Are a Peculiar Treasure
You are not ordinary. You are set apart. Stop thinking like the world. Start living like someone God has singled out for favor.
4. Rest in God’s Protection
Even when you fail, God protects His covenant. He does not abandon His promises. Trust His faithfulness, not your perfection.
5. Give God the Glory
When people ask, “What is your secret?” tell them: “It is God’s covenant. He is faithful.”
Warning: Others May Work Harder, But Covenant Produces More
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent encouragement: you can outwork others and still see less—or you can keep covenant and see more.
| Without Covenant | With Covenant |
|---|---|
| You must outwork everyone | You can rest in His favor |
| Results depend on your effort | Results depend on His faithfulness |
| Your labor limits your harvest | Covenant multiplies your labor |
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Covenant Gains
Daddy Adeboye closes with the truth that there are immeasurable blessings from being in covenant with God. Do your part—and trust Him for the rest.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the covenant You have made with me. I do not want to live by my effort alone. I want to enjoy the gains of Your covenant—greater results, protection, and favor that others cannot explain. Help me to keep my part of the covenant. Help me to obey Your voice and fulfill Your conditions. I trust You to do beyond what I can ask or imagine. Let my life be a testimony of Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
- The Covenant Audit: Review your obedience. Are you keeping God’s commands fully, or are there areas where you are compromising? Realign today.
- The Favor Declaration: Declare daily: “I am in covenant with God. I am a peculiar treasure. He protects me. He prospers me.”
- The Gratitude Response: When you see God’s favor, do not attribute it to your effort. Say, “Thank You, Lord, for Your covenant. It is Your doing, not mine.”
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