The Open Heavens 19 November 2026 devotional for today is REAL MEN.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 19 NOVEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: REAL MEN
MEMORISE:
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
Romans 5:12
READ: Genesis 18:16-19
And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.
17 And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;
18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 19 NOVEMBER 2026 TODAY’S MESSAGE
Men are at the root of their families. In other words, whatever a man allows into his life will be passed on to every other member of his family. For example, in 2 Kings 5:20-27, Gehazi’s greed brought leprosy upon himself and his descendants. In Daniel 6:24, the men who planned to destroy Daniel were not thrown into the den of lions alone; they were thrown in there with their families. Even if their wives had been strongly against what they did, it did not matter; as long as the men had committed the offence, their entire families suffered for it. This is why men must be very cautious of their actions.
In today’s memory verse, the Bible says that sin came into the world by one man. However, if you read Genesis 3:6-7, you will see that it was not a man who first sinned but a woman. If you read that Scripture carefully, you will notice that after the woman sinned, she did not realise that they were naked; however, the moment the man also ate the forbidden fruit, their eyes were opened all of a sudden. If you are a man, you must never allow anything that is outside the will of God into your home, even if your wife suggests it. If she insists and sins, the family is not yet in trouble; the man can still intercede for her redemption. The moment you also indulge in that sin, however, you expose your family to the enemy.
Beloved, God does not define men the way the world defines them. God defines a man by his ability to walk in righteousness, lead correctly, and stand in the gap in prayer for his family. God is looking for men who will influence their generation to be righteous. Unfortunately, many men today are physically present in the home but spiritually absent in the place of prayer. Some are strong in their workplaces but weak at the altar of prayer. Many are successful in business but failing in character. Real men don’t just provide for their families; they lead their children and household to serve God.
For every man reading this, God will help you to be a man indeed, in Jesus’ name. If you are a woman, please pray for the men in your life, especially your husband and/or father. Pray that God will help them to lead your home aright so they will not allow any form of evil into your family.
KEY POINT
Today is International Men’s Day. Please pray that God will continually give all the men around you the grace to lead their families the right way.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Acts 18-19
HYMN: Onward, Christian Soldiers
OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 19 NOVEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY
Today is International Men’s Day, and Daddy uses the occasion to address something far more important than celebration — the men’s spiritual responsibility.
Today’s devotional, “Real Men,” is a call to godly manhood. It reminds us of the definition of a man and his roles from God’s view. Let’s look at some of the lessons from the devotional.
Men Are at the Root of Their Families
Whatever a man allows into his life affects his family. Gehazi’s greed brought leprosy upon himself and his descendants. In Daniel 6:24, the men who plotted against Daniel were thrown into the lions’ den with their families.
A man’s choices are never just his own. His integrity or compromise, his faith or unbelief, his prayer life or prayerlessness — all of it flows down to his wife and children. This is a weighty responsibility, but it is also a powerful opportunity. A man who walks with God becomes a covering for his family.
As a Man, Only Allow the Will of God into Your Home
The Bible says sin came into the world by one man (Romans 5:12), yet it was the woman who first ate the forbidden fruit. However, after the woman sinned, she did not realise they were naked.
As a man, your home is your territory, and you decide what enters it. That includes what you watch, what you allow on your devices, what attitudes you tolerate, and what influences you welcome. Adam failed as a gatekeeper, and the whole human race fell. But you can succeed. Stand firm in righteousness, even when pressure comes from those closest to you.
God’s Definition of a Man Differs from the World’s View
The world defines a man by his wealth, his physique, his status, or his conquests. But God defines a man by his character and his spiritual leadership (Genesis 18:19).
Many men are strong in their workplaces but weak at the altar. Many are successful in business but failing in character. Real men don’t just provide for their families; they lead their children and household to serve God. A real man prays. A real man leads. A real man stands in the gap. That is God’s standard, and it is attainable by His grace.
The Making of a Real Man
This is a call to arise. To every man reading this: you are not just a provider — you are a priest, a gatekeeper, and a leader. Your family’s spiritual destiny is tied to your obedience.
To every woman reading this: pray for the men in your life. Pray that God will give them the grace to lead their homes aright. Real men are not born — they are made by God, one surrendered decision at a time. May God help every man to be a man indeed.
Action Steps
- Take inventory of what you allow into your home. Examine what enters your home through media, devices, conversations, and influences. Remove anything that does not align with God’s will, and commit to being a gatekeeper for your family.
- Step up as a spiritual leader. If you are a man, commit to leading your family in prayer and the Word. Start a simple routine of family prayer or devotion this week, and lead it consistently.
- Pray for the men in your life. If you are a woman, set aside time each day this week to pray for your husband, father, sons, and other men in your life, asking God to help them lead their families in righteousness.
Prayer Points
- Father, I thank You for the gift of men and for the calling You have placed on them to lead their families in righteousness. Thank You for the men You have placed in my life.
- Lord, help every man to be a real man according to Your definition. Give them the grace to walk in righteousness, lead correctly, and stand in the gap in prayer for their families, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, give men the wisdom to be gatekeepers in their homes. Help them to allow only Your will into their homes and to reject every influence that does not come from You, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, deliver men from the world’s definition of manhood. Let them not be pressured by worldly standards, but let them find their identity in You, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, forgive the men who have failed in their responsibilities. Restore them, renew their strength, and help them rise up as the leaders You have called them to be, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, I pray for every home affected by a man’s wrong choices. Bring healing, restoration, and redemption to those families, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, raise up a generation of real men who will lead their households to serve You, and let their legacy of faith continue for generations, in Jesus’ name.
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