The Open Heaven 25 June 2026 devotional for today is START FROM WHERE YOU ARE.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 25 JUNE 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: START FROM WHERE YOU ARE
MEMORISE:
For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
Zechariah 4:10
READ: John 4:25-30
25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?
28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,
29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 JUNE 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Some people choose to be passive and not apply themselves in their careers and even things that have to do with God’s Kingdom, because they don’t want to start small. They keep postponing the things they ought to do because they feel that they are not equipped enough. If God has given you an assignment, you should not wait until you feel you are good enough to start.
This is because He knew your capacity and imperfections before He chose you. Even though you need to keep growing and equipping yourself so you can progressively become a more valuable vessel in His hands, you should not keep God waiting once He commissions you for an assignment because you want to become perfect for the assignment.
In John 4:1-30. when Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman, she returned to her people and started telling them about Jesus. All she had was one encounter with the Master, but it was enough for people to follow her to see Him and encounter Him also. She didn’t first enrol in a theological school or go for classes with the Scribes; she started from where she was and with what she had.
When God called Moses in Exodus 3, he felt like he was not competent enough for the job. He kept giving God excuses and even suggested that He choose someone else. God never calls the qualified; rather, He always equips those He chooses.
God can choose to bypass individuals who seem vastly experienced and qualified, and select a totally inexperienced and unqualified person. For example, God bypassed Jesse’s older sons to choose David, the lastborn of the family, who appeared unqualified for kingship. Psalm 78:70-71 says that God picked David from the sheepfolds and brought him to feed His inheritance. God delights in using the foolish things of the world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27). He also can choose to hide some things from the wise and rather reveal them to babes (Matthew 11:25).
Beloved, has God called you to do something for Him? Look beyond your current resources and what seems to be your capacity, and launch out.
Start from where you are; don’t despise your little beginnings. On Judgement Day, God will not be concerned about the skilled and qualified; rather, He will be looking to say, “..Well done, thou good and faithful servant…” (Matthew 25:21).
Start small, remain faithful, and the Lord will equip you with all that you need as you carry out your divine assignments.
KEY POINT
When God gives you an assignment, start from where you are.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Psalms 112-118
HYMN 35: ’TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 25 JUNE 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Zechariah 4:10
“For who hath despised the day of small things?…”
This verse is a divine rebuke against the attitude that looks down on humble beginnings. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it confronts a common paralysis among believers: the refusal to start small. The “day of small things” is not a mistake or a delay—it is a divinely ordained season. Those who despise it despise God’s method. Great things do not begin great; they begin small. A mighty oak begins as an acorn. A global ministry begins as a conversation with one person. A kingdom assignment begins with one step of obedience, however tiny.
BIBLE READING: John 4:25-30
This passage records the aftermath of Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. After Jesus revealed Himself to her as the Messiah, she left her waterpot, went back into the city, and said to the people, “Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” They went out of the city and came to Jesus. Many Samaritans believed because of her testimony. Daddy Adeboye highlights a crucial detail: this woman had no theological training, no ministerial credentials, no platform, and no experience. She had only one encounter with Jesus. But she started from where she was, with what she had, and an entire city came to Christ.
The Trap of Waiting Until You Are “Ready”
1. The Paralysis of Perfectionism
“Some people choose to be passive and not apply themselves in their careers and even things that have to do with God’s Kingdom, because they don’t want to start small. They keep postponing the things they ought to do because they feel that they are not equipped enough.”
This is one of the enemy’s most effective strategies: convincing you that you are not ready, not qualified, not equipped, not enough. The result is paralysis.
| The Excuse | The Reality |
|---|---|
| “I need more training” | Training becomes a delay tactic, not preparation |
| “I’m not skilled enough” | God specializes in using the unskilled |
| “I’ll start when I feel ready” | You will never feel ready; start anyway |
| “Let me wait until I have more resources” | Faith steps out with what it has, not what it hopes to have |
“If God has given you an assignment, you should not wait until you feel you are good enough to start. This is because He knew your capacity and imperfections before He chose you.”
This is liberating truth. God did not choose you because you were qualified. He chose you because He is sovereign, and He plans to qualify you through the process of obedience. Your imperfections are not surprises to Him. He knew every weakness, every gap, every lack—and He still said, “You are the one.”
2. The Need for Continuous Growth, Not Perfect Starting
“Even though you need to keep growing and equipping yourself so you can progressively become a more valuable vessel in His hands, you should not keep God waiting once He commissions you for an assignment because you want to become perfect for the assignment.”
| What God Wants | What God Does Not Require |
|---|---|
| Obedience that starts now | Perfection before starting |
| Faith that steps out | Full competency from day one |
| A willing heart | A fully equipped résumé |
| Growth along the way | Arrival before departure |
You will grow by doing, not by waiting. You will be equipped in the assignment, not before the assignment. The disciples learned to heal by healing, to preach by preaching, to cast out demons by casting them out. They did not wait until they were perfect. They started where they were, with what they had, and grew along the way.
The Samaritan Woman: Starting with One Encounter
1. Her Lack of Qualifications
*”In John 4:1-30, when Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman, she returned to her people and started telling them about Jesus. All she had was one encounter with the Master, but it was enough for people to follow her to see Him and encounter Him also.”*
Consider what this woman did NOT have:
| What She Did Not Have | What She Had |
|---|---|
| Theological training | One encounter with Jesus |
| A spotless reputation (she had been married five times) | A transformed heart |
| Official religious credentials | Genuine testimony |
| A pulpit or platform | A city full of people who knew her |
| Years of preparation | Immediate obedience |
“She didn’t first enrol in a theological school or go for classes with the Scribes; she started from where she was and with what she had.”
This is the model. She did not say, “Let me first go to Jerusalem and study under the rabbis.” She did not say, “I need to clean up my reputation before I can speak to anyone.” She did not say, “I’m not eloquent enough; let me wait until I can preach like Peter.” She simply went and told her story. And the result? “Many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified” (John 4:39).
2. What You Have Is Enough to Start
| Your “Small” Beginning | What God Can Do With It |
|---|---|
| A personal testimony | Lead others to Christ |
| A single conversation | Start a chain reaction of belief |
| A simple invitation | Bring someone to church who needs Jesus |
| A small group | Grow into a movement |
| A seed of obedience | Become a harvest of souls |
Do not despise what you have because it seems small. The Samaritan woman’s “small” was a testimony. And it brought a city to Jesus.
Moses: The Reluctant Starter
“When God called Moses in Exodus 3, he felt like he was not competent enough for the job. He kept giving God excuses and even suggested that He choose someone else.”
Consider Moses’ excuses:
| Moses’ Excuse | God’s Response |
|---|---|
| “Who am I?” (Exodus 3:11) | “Certainly I will be with thee” (Exodus 3:12) |
| “What if they don’t believe me?” (Exodus 4:1) | God gave him signs: rod to serpent, leprous hand |
| “I am not eloquent” (Exodus 4:10) | “Who made man’s mouth? Have not I, the Lord?” |
| “Send someone else” (Exodus 4:13) | God’s anger kindled, but He sent Aaron as helper |
“God never calls the qualified; rather, He always equips those He chooses.”
| The World’s Way | God’s Way |
|---|---|
| Find the qualified and call them | Call the unqualified and qualify them |
| Hire based on résumé | Choose based on heart |
| Demand experience | Supply the needed power |
| Look for natural ability | Supernaturally enable the obedient |
If you are waiting until you feel qualified, you will never start. God does not call the qualified—He qualifies the called. Your job is to obey. His job is to equip.
David: The Shepherd Boy Chosen Over Warriors
“God can choose to bypass individuals who seem vastly experienced and qualified, and select a totally inexperienced and unqualified person. For example, God bypassed Jesse’s older sons to choose David, the lastborn of the family, who appeared unqualified for kingship.”
Consider David’s lack of qualifications:
| The Older Sons (Eliab, Abinadab, Shammah) | David |
|---|---|
| Tall, impressive, warrior-like | A boy, ruddy, handsome but young |
| Eligible for military service | A shepherd, not a soldier |
| Appeared qualified | Appeared unqualified |
| Passed over by God | Chosen by God |
*”Psalm 78:70-71 says that God picked David from the sheepfolds and brought him to feed His inheritance.”*
| David’s Small Beginning | What It Became |
|---|---|
| A shepherd boy with a sling | A king who defeated Goliath |
| Hidden among the sheep | Anointed as ruler over Israel |
| Unknown to the world | A man after God’s own heart |
“God delights in using the foolish things of the world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27).”
1 Corinthians 1:27 – “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.”
Your “small” and “foolish” and “weak” are exactly what God delights to use. He does not need your strength—He needs your availability. He does not require your credentials—He requires your obedience.
The Warning: Do Not Despise Your Little Beginnings
“He also can choose to hide some things from the wise and rather reveal them to babes (Matthew 11:25).”
| Who Gets the Revelation | Who Misses It |
|---|---|
| Babes (the humble, the simple, the obedient) | The wise and prudent (the self-sufficient, the proud) |
| Those who start small | Those who wait for the perfect platform |
| Those who use what they have | Those who despise their current capacity |
“Beloved, has God called you to do something for Him? Look beyond your current resources and what seems to be your capacity, and launch out.”
| What Holds You Back | What Faith Says |
|---|---|
| “I don’t have enough money” | “God owns the cattle on a thousand hills” |
| “I don’t have the right connections” | “God opens doors no man can shut” |
| “I’m too young / too old” | “God uses children (David) and elders (Abraham)” |
| “I don’t have the education” | “The apostles were unlearned men (Acts 4:13)” |
| “I failed before” | “God specializes in second chances” |
How to Start Small and Stay Faithful (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to overcome the fear of small beginnings:
1. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparison is the thief of small beginnings. Do not look at someone else’s platform, budget, or reach and conclude that your small start is insignificant. The Samaritan woman did not compare her testimony to Peter’s sermons. She simply told what she knew.
2. Start with What You Have, Where You Are
| Instead of Saying… | Say… |
|---|---|
| “I need a bigger audience” | “I will speak to the one person in front of me” |
| “I need more money” | “I will use the little I have faithfully” |
| “I need a better location” | “I will start in my home, my street, my workplace” |
| “I need more training” | “I will teach what I already know” |
3. Take One Step Today
Do not wait for the perfect plan. Do not wait for all the details to be clear. Do not wait for fear to disappear. Take one step today. Send one message. Make one call. Offer one prayer. Write one page. Start.
4. Grow While You Go
You do not have to have it all figured out before you begin. Moses figured out leadership while leading. David figured out kingship while reigning. The disciples figured out ministry while ministering. You will learn on the job. That is the design.
5. Remain Faithful in the Small
“Start small, remain faithful, and the Lord will equip you with all that you need as you carry out your divine assignments.”
| Faithful in Small | Leads To |
|---|---|
| Faithful in a few things | Ruler over many things (Matthew 25:21) |
| Faithful in your testimony | Greater influence |
| Faithful in your local church | Wider ministry |
| Faithful in hidden places | Public platforms |
What Will Matter on Judgment Day
“On Judgement Day, God will not be concerned about the skilled and qualified; rather, He will be looking to say, ‘…Well done, thou good and faithful servant…’ (Matthew 25:21).”
| What Will Not Matter | What Will Matter |
|---|---|
| Your degrees and credentials | Your faithfulness |
| The size of your platform | Your obedience to what He gave you |
| How many people followed you | How well you followed Him |
| Your impressive résumé | Your humble service |
| Your eloquence | Your willingness |
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Small Beginnings
Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to launch out, look beyond your current resources, and start from where you are. Do not despise the day of small things.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I confess that I have despised the day of small things. I have waited until I felt ready, until I had more resources, until I was more qualified. Forgive me for my passivity and my perfectionism. Today, I receive Your assignment. I will not wait any longer. I will start where I am. I will start with what I have. I will not compare my beginning to someone else’s ending. I will be faithful in the small. Equip me as I go. Grow me through the process. Use my one testimony, my one conversation, my one step of obedience to bring glory to Your name. I will not despise the day of small things, for I know that great things come from small beginnings. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
- The “One Thing” Challenge: Identify one specific assignment God has given you that you have been delaying because you feel unready. Commit to taking ONE action toward it within the next 24 hours—no matter how small.
- The Qualifications Audit: Write down all the reasons you feel unqualified for what God has called you to do. Then, next to each one, write God’s response from Scripture (e.g., “Not eloquent” → “I made your mouth”). Burn or tear up the list as an act of faith.
- The Samaritan Step: Is there someone you need to share your testimony with? One person? Do not wait for a pulpit. Speak to that one person this week. Let your “small” beginning be the seed of a larger harvest.
“For who hath despised the day of small things?” (Zechariah 4:10)
Stop waiting. Stop comparing. Stop making excuses. God knew your capacity before He called you. Start where you are. Use what you have. Be faithful in the small. The day of small things is not a delay—it is a divine design. Do not despise it. Embrace it. Launch out.
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