The Open Heaven 22 January 2026 devotional for today is SUBDUE.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 22 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: SUBDUE
MEMORISE:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:10-11
READ: Mark 16:17-18
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 22 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
To subdue means to overcome and then exercise dominion. In Genesis 39:1-6, Joseph was brought into Potiphar’s house as a slave.
However, God’s blessing made a way for him, and Potiphar put him in charge of everything in his house. When Joseph ended up in prison after his master’s wife lied against him, he was asked to be in charge of the prison’s affairs (Genesis 39:20-23). Eventually, Joseph ended up being a mighty ruler in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.
And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. Genesis 41:42-44
According to Philippians 2:9-11, you can control situations and circumstances because of the name of Jesus Christ. Likewise, Mark 16:17-18 says:
And these signs shall follow them that believe;
In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
As a child of God, you have access to the name of Jesus Christ, and this means that you should operate in dominion – you should be unstoppable. In Acts 5:17-29, when Peter and his colleagues were imprisoned, the angel of the Lord came at night and set them free. When Peter was captured and put in prison again in Acts 12:1-17, God moved again and set him free.
Beloved, your story will only get better than it is currently so long as Jesus Christ is your Lord and Saviour. Proverbs 4:18 says that the path of the just is as a shining light that shines more and more unto the perfect day. This means that, no matter what the enemy has done, your life is to be better today than it was yesterday.
Believe in the name of Jesus wholeheartedly and use His name to subdue any negative situation that arises around you. This way, you will indeed walk in dominion, and nothing will be able to stop you.
KEY POINT
The name of Jesus is your weapon to subdue and have dominion on the earth.
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Exodus 21-23
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 22 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Philippians 2:10-11
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
This scripture reveals the supreme, universal authority vested in the name of Jesus. It is not a request but a cosmic reality: every power, principality, circumstance, and system—both visible and invisible—is compelled to acknowledge His lordship. This is the legal basis for our dominion.
BIBLE READING: Mark 16:17-18
These verses are the risen Christ’s declaration of the victorious signs that will authenticate the message of believers. They are not optional extras but expected evidences of faith in His name. They demonstrate the believer’s authority over demons, poison, disease, and even the laws of nature, all exercised through His name.
The Unstoppable Dominion in Jesus’ Name
Daddy Adeboye brings the series on dominion to a powerful crescendo: the practical instrument of our authority is the name of Jesus. Subduing is not by our might but by the legal and spiritual power of His name. The believer’s life is meant to be a progressive, unstoppable victory, moving from glory to greater glory.
1. The Joseph Blueprint: Subduing Through the Blessing
Dominion in Every Context:
Joseph’s life is a masterclass in dominion through divine favor. As a slave, he subdued Potiphar’s house. As a prisoner, he subdued the prison system. As a prime minister, he subdued a nation and a region. His environment changed, but the principle remained: God’s blessing and gifting upon him caused him to rise to leadership and control in every scenario. The blessing subdues.
The Protocol of Power:
Pharaoh’s decree—”without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt”—illustrates total delegated authority. Joseph’s word became law. This is a shadow of the authority we have in Christ: nothing in our sphere of destiny should move without our God-led initiative and command.
2. The Supreme Instrument: The Name of Jesus
The Name That Commands Universal Obedience:
Philippians 2:10-11 is the believer’s charter. The name of Jesus is our “Pharaoh’s ring.” It carries the full weight of heaven’s authority. When we speak and act in that name, we are not begging; we are administering the lordship of Christ over situations. Demons, sickness, lack, and chaos must bow.
The Signs That Follow Believers:
Mark 16:17-18 lists the practical outworking of this dominion. It is not for a select few “super apostles”; it is for “them that believe.” Using the name to cast out devils, heal the sick, and nullify poisons are acts of subduing creation back under God’s order. It is exercising our delegated kingship.
3. The Unstoppable, Progressive Journey
The Inevitable Improvement of the Just:
Proverbs 4:18 is a divine promise: the path of the just grows brighter, culminating in “the perfect day.” This means your life in Christ is wired for progressive victory. No matter yesterday’s setback, today should be better, and tomorrow brighter. Setbacks are temporary; the forward and upward trajectory is guaranteed.
The Angelic Enforcement of Freedom (Acts 5 & 12):
Peter’s prison breaks demonstrate that when you are operating in your God-ordained dominion (preaching the Word), no human prison can hold you. God dispatches angelic agencies to enforce your freedom and ensure your mission continues. You are unstoppable when you are on assignment.
How to Exercise Dominion Through The Name
Speak to Situations with Authoritative Faith:
Don’t just pray about the mountain; speak to the mountain in the name of Jesus (Mark 11:23). Command sickness to leave, debts to be cleared, and confusion to cease. Use the name as your official seal on every decree.
Live from a Consciousness of Victory:
Your internal narrative must shift from “I hope I get through this” to “In the name of Jesus, I subdue this challenge. Everything in my life must bow to the lordship of Christ I represent.” This confidence changes your posture.
Use the Name as a Lifestyle, Not a Last Resort:
Incorporate the authority of Jesus’ name into your daily routine. Bless your home, your commute, your work in His name. Command your day to align with God’s purpose in His name. Make dominion a consistent practice.
Warning: To Neglect the Name is to Forfeit Your Authority
Having access to the most powerful name in the universe but living in fear and defeat is a tragedy. It is like owning a master key to every locked door but choosing to remain confined. Ignorance or timidity in using the name of Jesus leaves you vulnerable to situations you are meant to control.
Conclusion: Pray to Walk in Conscious Authority
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the all-powerful name that is above every name. I receive and embrace the authority You have delegated to me as a believer. Today, I rise in Your name. I subdue every negative circumstance—every sickness, lack, fear, and attack—by the power of Your name. I declare that my path shines brighter and brighter. I am unstoppable, for greater is He that is in me. Let every knee bow and every tongue confess Your lordship in every area of my life, in Jesus’ mighty name!”
Action Steps:
- The Name Declarations: Write down 3 persistent problems. Craft a specific, authoritative command addressing each one, ending with “…in the name of Jesus.” Speak them daily.
- Study a Subduer: Study Acts 3:1-16 and Acts 16:16-18. Note how Peter and Paul used the name of Jesus. Model your approach after theirs.
- Create a “Dominion Log”: Record instances where you consciously used the name of Jesus in faith and the outcome. Let this build your confidence.
- Proclaim Your Progress: Each night, thank God for one way your “path was brighter” today than yesterday. This reinforces the Proverbs 4:18 reality.
Remember: You are not pleading for God to act. You are enforcing what Christ has already accomplished. The name of Jesus is your mandate to subdue. Use it, and nothing will be able to stop you.
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10). Command your world to bow.
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