The Open Heaven 24 January 2026 devotional for today is REACH FOR MORE.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: REACH FOR MORE
MEMORISE:
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
Philippians 3:13
READ: Genesis 26:12-22
12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him.
13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:
14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
15 For all the wells which his father’s servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with earth.
16 And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.
17 And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.
18 And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them.
19 And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.
20 And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac’s herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him.
21 And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah.
22 And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Sometimes, some people who appear to have attained a level of success begin to relax in their efforts to advance in their respective fields of endeavour. They feel they are on top of the world because of the success they have achieved. However, no matter how successful or prosperous a person has become, there are always greater levels to attain. This is why I always tell those who are close to me that success is a journey, not a destination.
For example, people who have attained a great level of financial success can be classified as rich or wealthy. The rich have a level of abundance, but truly wealthy people are those who have so much abundance that they don’t have to think twice before they buy anything. I once heard of a truly wealthy man who went on a morning walk one day and bought a car factory he saw on his way just because he felt it wasn’t well kept. He was so angry at the state of the factory because that was the factory producing the brand of car he rides, so he negotiated with the owners and bought it immediately.
There is, however, a level of success that is greater than just being wealthy; it is a level that Psalm 92:12-14 refers to as ‘flourishing’. A flourishing person is described as righteous, planted in the house of the Lord, and fruitful even in old age. People at this level live according to the will of God, meditate on His word day and night, and prosper in all they do (Psalm 1:1-3). Isaac is a good example of someone who flourished in the Bible. God commanded him to stay in Gerar even though, humanly speaking, it didn’t seem like the right thing to do. However, he obeyed and flourished in the land (Genesis 26:1-14). He kept prospering until he became great and very great to the extent that the king pleaded with him to leave the kingdom because he had become greater and more prosperous than the entire nation.
Beloved, God desires that you flourish (3 John 1:2). His design and perfect will for you is not only that you become prosperous in everything you do but that you keep flourishing until you leave the earth. This is why Proverbs 4:18 says that the path of the just shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day. I encourage you to be like Apostle Paul; forget your past successes and keep reaching for more (Philippians 3:12-14).
KEY POINT
There are always greater levels of success and prosperity to attain.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Exodus 28-30
HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 24 JANUARY 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Philippians 3:13
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,”
This verse captures the mindset of a perpetual spiritual pioneer. The Apostle Paul dismisses complacency, actively discards past achievements as a reason to stop, and strains with focused energy toward the higher calling ahead. This is the antithesis of arriving; it is the posture of continuous advancement.
BIBLE READING: Genesis 26:12-22
This passage traces Isaac’s relentless prosperity in the face of opposition. He reaps a hundredfold, grows “very great,” and is envied. The Philistines stop his wells, but he doesn’t fight; he moves and digs new ones. Each new well (Esek, Sitnah, Rehoboth) marks a new level of provision and peace, culminating in God’s affirmation at Beersheba. His flourishing was progressive and unstoppable.
The Anatomy of Flourishing: Beyond Success to Sustained Fruitfulness
Daddy Adeboye delineates a critical hierarchy of attainment: Success → Riches → Wealth → Flourishing. Flourishing is the divine ideal—a state of being deeply rooted in God that produces continual, escalating fruitfulness and peace through every season of life, unaffected by external resistance.
1. The Deceptive Plateau: The Danger of “Arriving”
Success is a Journey, Not a Destination:
To view any level of achievement as a final destination is to invite stagnation and spiritual decline. The moment you stop reaching, you begin receding. Past successes are stepping stones, not benches to sit on.
Rich vs. Wealthy vs. Flourishing:
- Rich: Has abundant resources.
- Wealthy: Has such abundance that resources are never a consideration (the car factory story).
- Flourishing (Psalm 92:12-14): This transcends financial metrics. It is a state of being: righteous(right relationship with God), planted in the house of the Lord (rooted in spiritual community and worship), and fruitful in old age (sustainable, generational impact). This is God’s target for your life.
2. The Isaac Model: Flourishing Through Obedience and Resilience
Obedience in Seemingly Illogical Places:
Isaac flourished in a famine-stricken land because he obeyed God’s command to stay in Gerar (Genesis 26:2-3, 12-13). Flourishing often requires trusting God’s instruction over human rationale. Your obedience in a “famine” is the setup for a hundredfold harvest.
Prosperity That Provokes Persecution—And Progress:
Isaac’s greatness provoked envy, leading to opposition (stopped wells). His response is key: he didn’t retaliate or quit; he kept digging. Each conflict led to a new well, a new level of provision. Esek (contention) and Sitnah (hatred) gave way to Rehoboth (“room”) and finally Beersheba (“well of the oath”). Flourishing means your setbacks become setups for greater expansions.
3. The Flourishing Life: Rooted, Fruitful, and Forward-Moving
The Psalm 1 & 92 Blueprint:
The flourishing person’s life is defined by:
- Delight in God’s Law: Their ultimate pleasure is in God’s Word.
- Constant Meditation: Their mind is perpetually engaged with scripture.
- Inevitable Prosperity: Their endeavors succeed because they are aligned with God’s will. This prosperity is holistic (spirit, soul, body, relationships, finance).
The Philippians 3 Mindset:
Forgetting past successes is as crucial as forgetting past failures. Yesterday’s anointing is not enough for today’s assignment. Like Paul, we must “reach forth”—a posture of active, energetic straining toward the “prize of the high calling.” Complacency is the enemy of flourishing.
How to Cultivate a Flourishing Life
Consciously Discard the “Arrival” Mentality:
Regularly ask God, “What’s next?” Never allow yourself a season without a God-given goal. Let your prayer be, “Lord, keep me reaching.”
Dig New Wells When Opposed:
When you face resistance (a “stopped well”), don’t waste energy on the conflict. Ask God for wisdom to “move and dig anew.” Your Rehoboth (room) is on the other side of obedience in the face of opposition.
Prioritize Rootedness Over Mere Activity:
Ensure your primary commitment is to being planted in God’s house (local church) and in His Word. Your public fruitfulness is dependent on your private root system.
Warning: Past Success is a Grave in Which to Bury Your Future
To dwell on your achievements is to build a monument that becomes your tomb. God’s calling is always forward. The manna of yesterday’s victory rots if you try to live on it today.
Conclusion: Pray for a Flourishing Spirit
Pray this:
“Father of all growth, I reject every spirit of complacency. I forget every past achievement and failure that would hinder my forward motion. Plant me deep in Your house and in Your Word. Let my life be a testament to sustained, righteous fruitfulness. As I obey You even in famine and dig new wells in the face of opposition, cause me to flourish like a palm tree, bearing fruit in every season until my very last day on earth, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps:
- The “What’s Next?” Session: Spend time in prayer this week asking God for the next clear goal in your spiritual life, career, and family. Write it down.
- Identify a “Stopped Well”: What opposition are you facing? Decide to stop contending over it. Ask God for direction to “move and dig” a new venture, prayer focus, or approach.
- Strengthen Your Roots: Audit your “plantedness.” Are you consistently in worship, fellowship, and giving? Increase your commitment in one area this month.
- Study a Flourisher: Read about Caleb (Joshua 14:10-12). At 85, he was still claiming mountains. Journal what made him flourish in old age.
Remember: God’s design is not for you to peak and decline, but to continually ascend from glory to glory. Your path is meant to get brighter until the perfect day.
“Forgetting those things which are behind… I press toward the mark.” (Philippians 3:13-14). Keep reaching. Keep flourishing.
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