The Open Heavens 24 August 2026 devotional for today is NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 24 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER
MEMORISE:
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7
READ: Luke 11:24-26
24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.
26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 24 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
The devil has two types of captives: the willing captives and the unwilling captives. An unwilling captive is someone who has entered either willingly or unwillingly into the trap of the devil but now wants to be delivered. Such a fellow will be set free from the devil’s hold when an anointed child of God prays for him or her.
A willing captive, on the other hand, is someone who also gets into the devil’s hold either willingly or unwillingly but refuses to repent or be delivered because of the perceived benefits he or she is getting by serving satan. Even if such a fellow is forcefully delivered, he or she will return to the devil’s camp, and this time around, the bondage will be much worse because the demon(s) that were previously cast out will be multiplied sevenfold (Matthew 12:43-45).
Many years ago, we discovered that a witch was among us in the church. We prayed for her to be delivered; however, she remained in bondage. We then asked her if she wanted to be free, and she said, “No. Do you want me to lose the power that I use to control my husband?” Such thinking is very unfortunate because those who serve the devil are headed for eternal damnation if they do not repent.
A woman whose children were dying one after the other went to seek help from a prophet because she needed him to pray to God for their protection.
While waiting for him, his wife asked her why she wanted to see her husband. She explained why she had come, and the prophet’s wife gave her a kolanut to eat, telling her it would solve her problem and that she didn’t need to wait for her husband again.
When she went to sleep that night, she suddenly found herself among some witches in the spirit realm. They welcomed her and promised to protect her children if she joined them. She agreed based on their promise, and after some time, it became her turn to supply the blood that the coven would drink. At that point, she surrendered her husband to be sacrificed.
More time passed, and it became her turn again to supply blood. This time, however, the witches asked her to sacrifice her children. That was when she decided to seek God’s help to save her children from the devil’s plan. Thank God she came to the church, and God delivered her.
Beloved, the devil offers nothing good or lasting. For everything he gives, he takes a thousandfold in return. I pray that God grants you the grace to avoid his traps, and if he currently has any hold over you and you are willing to be set free, I decree your liberty now, in Jesus’ name.
KEY POINT
The devil has nothing good to give. Those who serve him are headed for eternal damnation.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 1-4
Hymn: All to Jesus, I Surrender
OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 24 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Submission to God is the foundation for resisting the devil. When you are submitted to God, you have authority over the enemy—and when you resist him, he must flee.
BIBLE READING: Luke 11:24-26
This passage warns that when an unclean spirit is cast out but the person remains empty, the spirit returns with seven more wicked spirits and the latter state becomes worse than the first. Deliverance must be followed by filling—with God’s word, prayer, and the Holy Spirit.
Two Types of Captives: Willing and Unwilling
“The devil has two types of captives: the willing captives and the unwilling captives.”
| Unwilling Captive | Willing Captive |
|---|---|
| Wants to be delivered | Refuses to repent |
| Will be set free when an anointed child of God prays | Will return to bondage even if forcefully delivered |
| Seeks freedom | Loves the benefits of serving satan |
“An unwilling captive is someone who has entered either willingly or unwillingly into the trap of the devil but now wants to be delivered. Such a fellow will be set free from the devil’s hold when an anointed child of God prays for him or her.”
“A willing captive, on the other hand, is someone who also gets into the devil’s hold either willingly or unwillingly but refuses to repent or be delivered because of the perceived benefits he or she is getting by serving satan.”
The Witch Who Refused Deliverance
“Many years ago, we discovered that a witch was among us in the church. We prayed for her to be delivered; however, she remained in bondage. We then asked her if she wanted to be free, and she said, ‘No. Do you want me to lose the power that I use to control my husband?’”
| What She Had | What She Chose |
|---|---|
| Power to control her husband | Remained in bondage |
| The opportunity to be free | Refused deliverance |
| A chance to repent | Chose temporary power over eternal life |
“Such thinking is very unfortunate because those who serve the devil are headed for eternal damnation if they do not repent.”
The Kolanut Trap: A Woman’s Descent into Witchcraft
“A woman whose children were dying one after the other went to seek help from a prophet because she needed him to pray to God for their protection. While waiting for him, his wife asked her why she wanted to see her husband. She explained why she had come, and the prophet’s wife gave her a kolanut to eat, telling her it would solve her problem and that she didn’t need to wait for her husband again.”
| What She Sought | What She Received |
|---|---|
| Help from God | A trap from the devil |
| Protection for her children | Entrance into witchcraft |
“When she went to sleep that night, she suddenly found herself among some witches in the spirit realm. They welcomed her and promised to protect her children if she joined them. She agreed based on their promise.”
| The Promise | The Trap |
|---|---|
| “We will protect your children” | She joined the coven |
| Temporary relief | Eternal bondage |
“After some time, it became her turn to supply the blood that the coven would drink. At that point, she surrendered her husband to be sacrificed.”
| The Progression of Bondage | The Cost |
|---|---|
| First sacrifice | Her husband |
| She gave in | She lost her marriage |
“More time passed, and it became her turn again to supply blood. This time, however, the witches asked her to sacrifice her children.”
| The Final Demand | The Breaking Point |
|---|---|
| “Sacrifice your children” | She decided to seek God’s help |
| The devil demands everything | She realized the price was too high |
“That was when she decided to seek God’s help to save her children from the devil’s plan. Thank God she came to the church, and God delivered her.”
| What She Did | The Result |
|---|---|
| She came to God for help | She was delivered |
| She repented | Her children were saved |
| She turned from the coven | She found freedom |
The Devil’s Deception: Giving Nothing Good
“Beloved, the devil offers nothing good or lasting. For everything he gives, he takes a thousandfold in return.”
| What the Devil Offers | What He Takes |
|---|---|
| Temporary protection | Your soul |
| Power | Your family |
| Wealth | Your peace |
| Promises | Your destiny |
How to Resist the Devil and Stay Free (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Scripture, here is how to resist the devil and remain in freedom:
1. Submit to God First
James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Submission comes before resistance. You cannot resist the devil if you are not submitted to God. Surrender to Him completely.
2. Refuse the Devil’s Offer
Do not be tempted by temporary protection, power, or provision. The devil’s offers always come with a cost. Say no.
3. Fill the Empty Place
Luke 11:24-26 warns that when an unclean spirit is cast out, it returns to an empty house. Fill your life with:
- God’s word
- Prayer and worship
- Fellowship with believers
- Holiness and obedience
4. Stay Under Authority
Do not isolate yourself. Stay connected to a church, a pastor, and a community of believers. The prophet’s wife was the trap—but the church was the deliverance.
5. Do Not Return to Bondage
If you have been delivered, do not go back. Do not revisit the coven, the charm, or the sin that once held you. Stay in the light.
Warning: Willing Captives Face a Worse End
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: those who refuse deliverance or return to bondage will face a worse end.
| If You Refuse Deliverance | The Result |
|---|---|
| You remain in bondage | You face eternal damnation |
| You serve the devil | He takes everything from you |
| You reject freedom | Your latter end is worse than the beginning |
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Deliverance and Freedom
Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that if you are willing to be set free, your liberty is decreed.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I submit myself to You completely. I resist the devil, and I command him to flee from me. I renounce every covenant I have made with darkness—whether knowingly or unknowingly. I reject the devil’s empty promises. I will not trade my destiny for temporary power or protection. If I have been trapped, I ask for Your deliverance. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Fill me with Your word. I will not remain empty. I will not go back to bondage. I am free in Jesus’ name.”
Action Steps:
- The Submission Check: Are you fully submitted to God, or are there areas where you are still holding on to sin or the world? Surrender today.
- The Willing Captive Audit: Have you refused deliverance because you enjoy the “benefits” of sin? Repent. Choose freedom.
- The Filling Commitment: If you have been delivered, fill your life with prayer, God’s word, and fellowship. Do not leave your house empty.
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