The Open Heaven 25 April 2025 devotional for today is ABOVE BARRIERS. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: ABOVE BARRIERS
MEMORISE
The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.
Habakkuk 3:19
READ: 1 Kings 18:41-46
41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
43 And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
44 And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down that the rain stop thee not.
45 And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.
46 And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Humans are normally subject to the laws of nature. For example, this is why it is ordinarily impossible for people to walk on water due to the law of gravity. At times, however, the laws of nature can be suspended so that they do not act as a barrier to God’s children.
Matthew 14:22-32 tells us that Peter walked on water. When he began to sink, he cried out, and Jesus grabbed his hand. After that, they both walked back to the boat on the water. The law of gravity was suspended for Peter.
When God gets involved in a situation, the laws of nature can be suspended. In Acts 12:5-11, when the angel came to release Peter from prison, the chains that were used to bind him dropped off by themselves, and the prison doors opened of their own accord. I pray that if there are doors that have been locked against you, they will open of their own accord because of the Holy Spirit, and you will reach heights that your enemies do not want you to get to, in Jesus’ name. If you continue reading that account in Acts 12, you will discover that when Herod sent for Peter to be brought out for execution, the guards reported that they could not find him, and Herod commanded that they should be executed instead. God is about to spring a surprise on your enemies, in Jesus’ name.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, He will make you mount up with wings like an eagle to rise above all barriers in your path. He will remove every embargo that the devil may have placed on you and every limitation that he may have put on your family and business. He will also make your feet like a hind’s feet and set you upon your high places (Psalm 18:33). A hind is a female deer, and she can run securely in very rough terrains. Nothing limits or hinders her from running on very dangerous grounds.
Where other animals will stumble and fall, a hind will run freely without any stress. I pray for you right now; the Holy Spirit will lift you above every limitation in your life, in Jesus’ name.
PRAYER POINT:
Holy Spirit, please come upon me afresh and break every barrier around me, in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 19-21
HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 25 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY
The devotional for today, anchored on Habakkuk 3:19 (“The Lord God is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and He will make me to walk upon mine high places”), reveals how God suspends natural laws to elevate His children beyond limitations. Through biblical examples and prophetic declarations, we see that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to defy impossibilities.
1. God Suspends Natural Laws for His Children
Biblical Examples:
- Peter Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-32)
- Natural Law (Gravity) → Supernatural Override (Divine Empowerment)
- Lesson: When we fix our eyes on Jesus, we transcend human limitations (Hebrews 12:2).
- Peter’s Prison Break (Acts 12:5-11)
- Chains fell off, gates opened supernaturally – no human effort.
- Prophetic Promise: “Every locked door in your life will open of its own accord!”
Application:
- Are you facing a “law of nature” situation (health, finances, oppression)?
- Pray for God to intervene—He specializes in sudden breakthroughs (Isaiah 43:19).
2. The Holy Spirit Lifts You Above Limitations
Key Scriptures:
- Isaiah 40:31: “They that wait upon the Lord shall mount up with wings as eagles.”
- Eagles soar above storms—the Spirit empowers you to rise above adversity.
- Psalm 18:33: “He makes my feet like hinds’ feet.”
- A hind (deer) runs swiftly and securely on rocky terrain.
- Prophetic Declaration: “The Holy Spirit will give you stability and speed in difficult places!”
Modern Parallels:
- Career stagnation? God will promote you beyond man’s timeline.
- Sickness? Divine healing defies medical reports.
- Spiritual warfare? Chains of addiction/oppression will break suddenly.
3. God’s Surprises for Your Enemies
- Herod’s Plot Backfired (Acts 12:18-19):
- Peter escaped → Guards executed.
- Divine Justice: “God will shame those opposing your destiny.”
- Elijah Outran a Chariot (1 Kings 18:46):
- Supernatural speed—Ahab’s chariot (symbol of human power) was outpaced by the Spirit.
Prayer Point:
“Lord, surprise my enemies! Let every evil plan against me boomerang, in Jesus’ name!”
4. How to Walk in This Supernatural Grace
- Wait on the Lord (Isaiah 40:31)
- Not passive waiting—but active faith (prayer, worship, obedience).
- Stay Focused on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)
- Peter sank when he looked at the waves—distractions breed fear.
- Expect the Impossible (Mark 9:23)
- The God of Peter, Elijah, and Paul is your God!
Prophetic Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, clothe me with Your power (Luke 24:49). Give me hind’s feet to climb every mountain and eagle’s wings to fly above every storm. Where men say ‘impossible,’ let me say ‘possible with God!’ In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Conclusion: You Are Built for the Extraordinary
- Natural laws govern the world, but the Spirit governs YOU (Romans 8:14).
- Your “high places” (destiny) are accessible—not by might, but by His Spirit (Zechariah 4:6).
Final Charge:
- Today: Declare “No limitation can hold me—I am Spirit-empowered!”
- This Week: Step out in faith (like Peter on water) and watch God move.
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