The Open Heavens 21 November 2026 devotional for today is SOUL REVIVAL.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 21 NOVEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: SOUL REVIVAL
MEMORISE:
O Israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
Hosea 14:1-2
READ: Luke 15:4-10
What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 21 NOVEMBER 2026 TODAY’S MESSAGE
Yesterday, I explained how a soul can be born again by the Spirit of God. Today, I will discuss how someone who was once born again by the Spirit but has slipped back into his or her former life can be revived. If you were once fervent in the things of God but now feel an emptiness in your soul because you lost that fervency over time and have returned to sin, God can revive you again.
My God does not abandon His lost sheep or wounded soldiers. A sheep may have been disobedient and wandered off, but God will seek to bring it back to safety, as Jesus’ parable in today’s Bible reading tells us. Also, if, while on the battlefield, the devil brings down one of His soldiers and captures the fellow, perhaps as a result of his or her carelessness, the Almighty God will stretch His hand to the fellow immediately so He can pull such a person out of the enemy’s camp and return him or her to Himself.
Beloved, if you are a lost sheep or a wounded soldier, I want you to know that God has not abandoned you. He is making you read this devotional now because He wants you to know that He still loves you, and He wants you to return to Him. You just have to tell Him that you want to return home, and He will help you through the process of revival. If you are living in sin, don’t stay in your vomit. Renounce sin now and return to your Father; He still loves you.
Proverbs 24:16 says that the righteous will fall seven times and get up again. You may have fallen into sin multiple times, but that is not what matters. What matters is that you do not stay down; you must get up again. Even if the whole world thinks that you are still standing in Christ, ignore the theatrics of looking fervent in the eyes of people and return to God. Go on your knees and tell your Father that you are sorry, and you want to reconnect with Him. You must note, however, that rebirth is instant, but revival is a process. If someone’s heart stops and doctors revive the person’s heart, they don’t just stop there with the person. They will admit him or her to the hospital to undergo the process of full recovery. Similarly, you would need to go through the process of revival, which I will discuss tomorrow.
KEY POINT
God is willing to restore anyone who has wandered from the path of righteousness to Himself.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Acts 22-23
HYMN: The Great Physician
OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 21 NOVEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY
Yesterday, Daddy spoke about soul rebirth — the new life that comes when a person is born again by the Spirit of God. Today, he addresses a different but equally important situation: what happens when someone who was once born again has slipped back into sin? The answer is soul revival. God does not abandon His lost sheep or His wounded soldiers. He seeks them, finds them, and restores them. Today’s devotional, “Soul Revival,” is a message of hope for anyone who has wandered away and feels too far gone to come back. Let’s examine what the Word says about revival.
God Can Revive You Again
The first lesson is that God can revive you again. Daddy says, “If you were once fervent in the things of God but now feel an emptiness in your soul because you lost that fervency over time and have returned to sin, God can revive you again.” My God does not abandon His lost sheep or wounded soldiers. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus tells the parable of the shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine sheep to go after the one that is lost. When he finds it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. He also tells of the woman who loses one of her ten silver coins and searches diligently until she finds it. In everyday life, this means that no matter how far you have wandered, God has not given up on you. You may feel like you have disappointed Him too many times, but He is still looking for you. You may feel like a wounded soldier on the battlefield, but He is still reaching out His hand. The fact that you are reading this devotional right now is evidence that He has not abandoned you. He is calling you home. He can revive you again.
You May Have Fallen into Sin Multiple Times, Get Up
The second lesson is that you may have fallen into sin multiple times, but you must get up. Daddy says, “Proverbs 24:16 says that the righteous will fall seven times and get up again. You may have fallen into sin multiple times, but that is not what matters. What matters is that you do not stay down; you must get up again.” In everyday life, the enemy wants you to believe that because you have fallen repeatedly, you are disqualified. He whispers, “You might as well stay down. God is tired of you.” But that is a lie. The righteous fall seven times and rise again. What matters is not how many times you fall, but whether you get back up. Daddy also says, “Even if the whole world thinks that you are still standing in Christ, ignore the theatrics of looking fervent in the eyes of people and return to God.” In other words, don’t fake it. Don’t pretend to be spiritually strong while your soul is dying inside. Be honest with God. Go on your knees and tell your Father that you are sorry and you want to reconnect with Him. He is faithful and just to forgive (1 John 1:9). He will help you through the process of revival. Get up. Don’t stay in your vomit. Return to your Father.
Rebirth Is Instant, but Revival Is a Process
The third lesson is that rebirth is instant, but revival is a process. Daddy explains that if someone’s heart stops and doctors revive the person’s heart, they don’t just stop there. They admit the person to the hospital to undergo the process of full recovery. Similarly, you would need to go through the process of revival. In everyday life, this means that returning to God is the first step, but it is not the only step. Revival is not a one-time prayer; it is a journey. It involves daily fellowship with God, feeding on His Word, renewing your mind, and rebuilding the habits of holiness. You may need to cut off certain relationships or habits that caused you to fall. You may need to find accountability and a community of believers who can support you. Hosea 14:1-2 says, “O Israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously.” Returning is the first step. The process of revival is what restores you fully. Don’t rush it. Let God do a deep work in you.
God Is Calling You Home
What a tender and hopeful word from Daddy. God can revive you again, you must get up no matter how many times you have fallen, and revival is a process that restores you fully. This is not a message of condemnation — it is a message of redemption. If you are the lost sheep, the wounded soldier, the one who has wandered far from God, know this: He has not abandoned you. He is calling you home. The door is open. The Father is waiting with arms wide open, just like the father of the prodigal son (Luke 15:20). Get up, come home, and let the process of revival begin. There is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, and heaven is waiting to rejoice over you.
Action Steps
- Return to God honestly. If you have wandered away, don’t pretend or hide. Go before God and confess your sins. Tell Him you are sorry and that you want to reconnect with Him.
- Get up and don’t stay down. Refuse to accept the lie that you are disqualified. Meditate on Proverbs 24:16 and remind yourself that the righteous fall seven times but rise again. Get up and begin the journey of revival.
- Engage in the process of revival. Commit to daily prayer, reading the Word, and fellowship with other believers. Identify and cut off anything that caused you to fall, and rebuild your spiritual life with intentionality.
Prayer Points
- Father, I thank You for not abandoning me when I wandered away. Thank You for seeking me out and for the promise of revival for my soul.
- Lord, I return to You today. Forgive my sins, receive me graciously, and restore my soul, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, help me to get up from every fall. I refuse to stay down. Lift me up, dust me off, and set me on the path of righteousness again, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, help me not to fake my faith. Give me the courage to be honest with You and with myself, and to return to You with a sincere heart, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, guide me through the process of revival. Teach me what to cut off, what to build, and how to grow deeper in You, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, restore the joy of my salvation. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and make my soul alive again, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, let heaven rejoice because of my return. Use my story of revival to encourage others who have wandered away, in Jesus’ name.
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