The Open Heaven 23 September 2025 devotional for today is ANSWER THE DOOR.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 23 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: ANSWER THE DOOR
MEMORISE:
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20
READ: John 10:27-28:
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 23 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Today’s memory verse says that Jesus is standing at the door of your heart right now, knocking and waiting for you to let Him in.
Every time you hear a word from God that convicts you of sin, that is Jesus saying, “Let me into your heart so I can cleanse your heart of sin.” You have no idea what Jesus Christ can do for you when you let Him into your heart. The moment you let Jesus in, your past will no longer determine your future – only Jesus will.
With Jesus living in you, your future will only get brighter and brighter (Proverbs 4:18).
You may say, “I already let Jesus into my heart some time ago.” That is good, but do you still get convicted of certain sins when you listen to a sermon or read your Bible? If yes, that means there are some parts of your life that Jesus hasn’t taken over yet, and He is knocking on the door of your heart so you can let Him in.
There is no partial salvation; Ephesians 5:27 says that Jesus is coming for a bride without blemish or wrinkle. If there’s still a blemish in your life, surrender it completely to Jesus Christ today.
You may also say, “I have a good relationship with Jesus.” However, there is more. David described a relationship with God as a journey into the deep. He said, “Deep calleth unto deep.” (Psalm 42:7).
After walking, eating, and talking with Jesus during His earthly ministry for three and a half years, John saw Him in a vision in Revelation 4:1, and Jesus told him, ” Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.”
There are always higher realms in God, and Jesus is standing at the door of your heart, knocking and calling you to come up higher. It is not enough to just confess Jesus as your Lord and Saviour; there is more. God wants you to operate in His miraculous power (Mark 16:17-18). He wants you to be an agent of change, but you need the power of the Holy Spirit to do that. There will always be higher doors to enter and deeper realms to access in God.
Beloved, Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart today. He is calling you to higher and deeper levels in your relationship with Him.
Open your heart to Him; He will beautify your life with His glory and make you an agent of change for His kingdom.
PRAYER POINT
Lord Jesus, I open my heart to You. Please lead me into more glorious levels in You, in Jesus’ name.
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Micah 5-7
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 23 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Revelation 3:20 (KJV)
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
This verse, though written to a lukewarm church, captures the patient, persistent invitation of Christ to every heart. He does not force entry; He knocks, waiting for a willing response. The promise of intimate fellowship (“sup with him”) is conditional upon our act of opening the door.
BIBLE READING: John 10:27-28 (KJV)
“27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
This passage describes the secure, intimate relationship between Jesus and His true followers. The key markers are recognizing His voice and following Him. This implies an ongoing, responsive relationship, not a one-time event.
The Continuous Invitation of Christ
Daddy Adeboye presents a nuanced and powerful interpretation of Revelation 3:20. He explains that Jesus’s knock is not merely for initial salvation but is a continuous reality for the believer. Every time the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin through a sermon or Scripture, it is Jesus knocking on the door of that specific area of our life, asking for full access and lordship. This view transforms conviction from a feeling of guilt into an invitation to deeper intimacy and cleansing.
Beyond Initial Salvation: The Journey of Sanctification
The devotional makes a critical distinction between justification (being saved from sin’s penalty) and sanctification (being saved from sin’s power and being conformed to Christ’s image). It challenges the believer who says, “I already let Jesus in,” by asking if they still feel conviction. This indicates that salvation is both a moment and a process. The goal, as stated from Ephesians 5:27, is to become a spotless bride, which requires a daily surrendering of every “blemish” or area that has not yet been fully yielded to Christ.
The Call to Deeper Realms
The message powerfully argues that a relationship with Jesus is not static; it is a dynamic journey into ever-deeper realms of His presence and power. Three examples are used:
- David’s “Deep Calleth unto Deep” (Psalm 42:7): This signifies the Holy Spirit’s call to move beyond the shallow waters of surface-level Christianity into the profound depths of God’s Spirit.
- John’s “Come Up Hither” (Revelation 4:1): Even after three and a half years of walking physically with Jesus, John was invited to a higher revelation. This shows that there is always more to see, know, and experience in God.
- The Promise of Miraculous Power (Mark 16:17-18): God’s desire is for every believer to operate in the supernatural as an “agent of change.” This is not for a select few but for all who are willing to open the door to the deeper work of the Holy Spirit.
The Purpose of the Knock
The knocking of Jesus has a dual purpose:
- For Cleansing: To enter and cleanse us from every sin and blemish, making us holy.
- For Empowerment: To come in and fill us with His power, making us effective witnesses and catalysts for kingdom advancement.
Our response to His knock determines whether we live a life of gradual beautification by His glory or remain stagnant and complacent.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I hear You knocking. I acknowledge that there are areas of my heart and life that I have not fully surrendered to You. Forgive me for my complacency. Today, I open every door—the door of my past hurts, my secret sins, my future plans, and my spiritual hunger. Come in, Lord Jesus. Cleanse every blemish. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I answer Your call to ‘come up higher.’ Draw me into deeper realms of Your presence and power. Make me an agent of change for Your kingdom, operating in the miraculous for Your glory. I surrender all. Amen.”
Action Steps:
- Listen for the Knock: After prayer, be still and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal one specific area of your life where Jesus is knocking for access (e.g., a habit, a relationship, a attitude, a fear).
- Open the Door: Make a conscious decision to surrender that area completely to Christ. Verbally confess it and renounce any hold it has on you.
- Study the Depths: Commit to studying one of the “deeper” passages mentioned (Psalm 42, Revelation 4, Mark 16). Ask God to reveal more of Himself to you.
- Step Out in Power: Believe that Mark 16:17-18 is for you. Look for an opportunity this week to pray for someone’s need in Jesus’ name, stepping out in faith to be an “agent of change.”
- Cultivate Sensitivity: Practice listening for the Lord’s voice throughout your day. His knock can come through a Bible verse, a sermon, a godly counsel, or a convicting thought.
Remember: Jesus is perpetually standing at the door of your heart, not to condemn you, but to invite you into a greater measure of His holiness and power. Your Christian life should be a series of ever-deepening yeses to His knock. Do not be content with the revelation of yesterday; press in for the deeper call of today. For in His presence, there is endless discovery, and in His power, there is limitless possibility.
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