The Open Heaven 18 August 2025 devotional for today is YOU CAN BE FILLED WITH MORE I.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 18 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: YOU CAN BE FILLED WITH MORE I
MEMORISE
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Luke 1:53
READ: Ezekiel 47:1-5
1 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
2 Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
3 And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles.
4 Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the loins.
5 Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 18 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
For a few days now, I have been discussing being filled with the anointing. Today, I will discuss the degrees to which you can be filled with the anointing and how charged your spiritual battery can be. As Christians, we all have the Holy Spirit, but one fellow can be filled with the anointing to a higher degree than another. This is why different Christians have different levels of authority in the Spirit.
To fully understand how a Christian can be filled with more of the anointing than others, I’ll discuss demonic possession first because demons are spirits.
In Mark 1:23- 24, the man Jesus found in the synagogue had only one unclean spirit – one demon is enough to cause so much havoc.
In Luke 8:1-3, Mary Magdalene was said to have been delivered from seven demons; therefore, a man with one demon is possessed, and a fellow with seven is more possessed. When you read Matthew 12:43-45, you will see that if someone has one demon to start with, he or she could end up with eight because Jesus said that if an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it goes about looking for where to rest. If it can’t find any, it will return to its former house; if it finds the place empty, it will invite seven other demons inside to live with it such that the state of the possessed person will become worse. Also, when you read Mark 5:1-15, you will see the enormous capacity of the human soul to absorb spirits.
The madman of Gadara had a legion of demons, which Bible scholars say is equivalent to as many as 6,000 demons. If a man can have 6,000 demons, then there is enough space in you to also absorb quite a lot of the anointing.
Today’s Bible reading shows us that it is possible for a Christian to go deeper and deeper in God. There is always more in God for those who remain spiritually hungry. For every thousand cubits travelled in the spirit, there is still a lot more distance that can be covered. For every spiritual height attained, there is still much more that can be attained.
This is why you must remain hungry because God only fills and satisfies hungry people (Matthew 5:6, Isaiah 44:3). I pray that God will fill you with more and more of His anointing every day, in Jesus’ name.
OPEN HEAVEN 18 AUGUST KEY POINT
No matter how much of the anointing you carry, you will always have room for more.
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Jeremiah 47-48
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 18 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Luke 1:53
“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away.”
This verse reveals God’s filling principle—spiritual hunger attracts divine overflow, while self-sufficiency blocks it.
BIBLE READING: Ezekiel 47:1-5
The prophet’s vision illustrates four levels of anointing depth:
- Ankle-deep (v.3): Basic salvation experience
- Knee-deep (v.4a): Prayer life developing
- Loin-deep (v.4b): Character transformation
- Waters to swim in (v.5): Full immersion in God’s power
Degrees of Anointing: From Drops to Oceans
Daddy Adeboye’s teaching contrasts demonic possession with divine infilling to reveal our spiritual capacity:
1. The Demonic Capacity Scale
| Level | Scripture | Manifestation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Demon | Mark 1:23-24 | Disruptive but limited influence |
| 7 Demons | Luke 8:2 | Complete personality control |
| Legion (6,000+) | Mark 5:9 | Superhuman strength, extreme self-harm |
Key Insight:
If humans can host thousands of demons, how much more Holy Spirit can we contain? (Ephesians 3:19)
2. The Anointing Depth Chart
- Ankle-Level Believers:
- Saved but carnal (1 Corinthians 3:1)
- Minimal spiritual authority
- Knee-Level Intercessors:
- Regular prayer life
- Occasional miracles
- Loin-Level Warriors:
- Strong character + gifts
- Consistent supernatural manifestations
- Swimming-Level Apostles:
- Walk in constant miracles (Acts 5:15-16)
- Carry transferable anointing (like Daddy Adeboye’s pulpit)
3. The Hunger Factor (Matthew 5:6)
- Natural Law:
- Full stomach → No appetite
- Empty stomach → Hunger pains
- Spiritual Parallel:
- Complacency → Anointing plateaus
- Holy Dissatisfaction → Fresh outpourings
How to Dive Deeper
1. Conduct a Spiritual Depth Check
- Ask Yourself:
- When did I last see a undeniable miracle through me?
- Do sinners feel conviction just being near me?
- Does my shadow carry healing? (Acts 5:15)
2. The 30-Day Deeper Challenge
- 5 AM Prayer: 1 hour daily (Mark 1:35)
- Scripture Bombardment: 10 chapters/day
- Radical Obedience: Immediately act on divine nudges
3. Create “Anointing Accelerators”
- Sacrificial Giving: Sow into revival causes
- Holy Violence: “Take it by force” attitude (Matthew 11:12)
- Fire Fellowship: Join/addicted to a prayer company
Prayer for Exponential Anointing
“Father, make me addicted to Your presence! Where I’ve been wading in ankle-deep religion, drag me into the deep waters of Your glory. Let my hunger scare demons and attract heaven’s attention, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
- Anointing Journal:
- Record daily Holy Spirit encounters
- Note increasing spiritual authority
- Demolish Complacency:
- Fast 1 meal weekly with this prayer:
“Lord, make me desperate for more!”
- Fast 1 meal weekly with this prayer:
- Seek Fire Carriers:
- Identify and follow 3 people operating at your next level
Conclusion: Your Capacity is Unlimited
Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: The same vessel that can hold 6,000 demons can host tsunamis of God’s glory.
“Don’t settle for ankle-deep Christianity when God offers oceans. Dive in—the deeper you go, the more drowns in you!”
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