The Open Heaven 28 September 2026 devotional for today is THE BREATH OF GOD.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: THE BREATH OF GOD
MEMORISE:
Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones;
Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:
Ezekiel 37:5
READ: Ezra 5:1-5, Ezra 6:14-15
Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them.
2 Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.
3 At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?
4 Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building?
5 But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.
14 And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
15 And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
In John 20:19-22, the Bible tells us that when Jesus visited His disciples, He breathed on them. When God visits a person, He breathes on him or her.
Adam was a lifeless lump of clay until God breathed on him in Genesis 2:7. When the breath of God went into him, he became a living being. The once lifeless creature came alive and began to
walk around, talk, and even name animals. A person will remain ordinary until God breathes life into him or her. Likewise, the breath of God on a lifeless project will bring it to life, and it will eventually become successful. I pray in the name that is above every other name that God will breathe upon you and all that concerns you.
In Ezekiel 37:1-10, the Bible tells us that Prophet Ezekiel found himself in the middle of a valley that was full of bones. The bones were not just many,
they were also very dry and lifeless. They would have continued experiencing dryness and death if God had not intervened. He sent His word through the prophet and breathed upon them. As soon as the breath of the Almighty God came upon them, they came together, flesh and sinews came upon them, and they arose as a great army. The bones that had previously looked dry and powerless now became a mighty and formidable force because of the breath of God. I decree that every dry or dead situation in your life will begin to live again henceforth, in Jesus’ name.
Many people have visions of something great they want to achieve, and even though they have tried to pursue those visions, things have not gone as they expected. As a result, many of those visions have been abandoned and forgotten. Today’s Bible reading tells us that when the Israelites returned to Jerusalem to build the temple in Zerubabbel’s time, they faced opposition from their neighbours, and at one point they even had to put the construction on hold (Ezra 4:24). The situation remained the same until God sent His prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, to prophesy to the people. Their prophecy released the breath of God upon them, and the work that had been halted resumed and was completed successfully.
Beloved, I decree that God will breathe into your life, family, career, visions, and all that concerns you, in Jesus’ name.
KEY POINT
God’s breath releases a new lease of life into everything it enters.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Zechariah 1-5
Open Heavens HYMN 15: Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY
Have you ever felt like you are running on empty, or that a beautiful dream you once cherished has become completely dry and lifeless?
Today’s Open Heavens devotional addresses this exact feeling by introducing us to the ultimate source of spiritual resuscitation: The Breath of God.
Through this powerful message, Daddy reveals that the difference between a lifeless lump of clay and a vibrant, successful destiny is simply one breath from our Heavenly Father. When God breathes upon a person or a situation, everything changes.
Understanding the Message: The Lifegiving Touch of the Almighty
1. Moving from Ordinary to Extraordinary
The devotional reminds us of the very creation of humanity in Genesis 2:7. Before God stepped in, Adam was nothing more than a cold, lifeless lump of clay. He had form, but he had no function; he had a body, but he had no life. However, the very moment God breathed His divine breath into his nostrils, Adam became a living soul. He immediately came alive, walked, spoke, and began to name the animals.
Daddy teaches us a profound truth here: without the breath of God, we remain completely ordinary. You may have the best education, great connections, and handsome looks, but until God’s Spirit breathes upon you, you will only operate at a basic, human level. It is His breath that injects supernatural excellence into your ordinary life.
2. Reviving Your Dry Valleys
Next, Pastor directs our attention to the prophet Ezekiel’s visit to the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37:1-10. These bones were not just dead; they were scattered, extremely dry, and completely powerless. From a human standpoint, restoration was an absolute impossibility.
Yet, God did not abandon them. He commanded the prophet to speak His Word and call forth the divine breath. The moment the breath of the Almighty entered those bones, a supernatural shaking occurred. Bones came together, flesh and sinews covered them, and they stood up as an exceeding great army. Daddy Adeboye uses this to show us that no matter how dead, dry, or scattered your current situation looks, a single gush of God’s breath can turn your tragedy into a triumphant force.
3. Restarting Your Stalled Projects
It also addresses a very practical issue that many of us face: stalled visions. In Ezra 5 and 6, we read about the Israelites who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild God’s temple. They started with great joy, but because of fierce opposition from their hostile neighbours, the work was forcibly halted, and the project was abandoned for years (Ezra 4:24).
The situation seemed completely stuck until God sent His prophets, Haggai and Zechariah. When these men began to prophesy in the name of the God of Israel, their words released the breath of God over the people. Suddenly, the discouragement vanished, the stalled work resumed, and the temple was successfully completed and dedicated. Daddy assures us that when God breathes on a lifeless or abandoned project, it will instantly come back to life and succeed.
Going Deeper: The Breath of the Spirit
To understand this devotional on a deeper level, let us look at two scriptures not mentioned in the text:
- Job 33:4: “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” This scripture reminds us that our physical and spiritual existence is sustained daily by His breath. When you feel spiritually weak or exhausted, you do not need to struggle harder; you simply need to inhale His presence.
- Acts 2:1-4: When the day of Pentecost had fully come, the Holy Spirit descended upon the fearful disciples as a “rushing mighty wind”—which is the ultimate physical manifestation of God’s breath. In an instant, those timid, hiding disciples were breathed upon, and they emerged as bold world-changers who turned nations upside down.
An Everyday Life Example:
Think of a flat, deflated balloon lying on a table. It is made of colorful rubber, but it has no shape, no beauty, and it cannot fly. It is completely useless. But the moment you blow your breath into it, it expands, takes shape, rises, and floats gracefully in the air.
That balloon is a picture of many believers today. We have potential, but we are spiritually deflated by the trials of life. We are trying to “fly” in our own strength. What we need is for God to do spiritual CPR on our souls—to breathe His Holy Spirit afresh into our hearts so we can rise above our challenges and float in our divine destiny.
Relating This to Your Everyday Life
What is the “stalled temple” in your life today?
- Is it a business or career that has completely plateaued, leaving you frustrated?
- Is it a marriage that has become cold, dry, and silent—resembling a valley of dry bones?
- Is it a vision of starting a school, writing a book, or building a home that you had to abandon due to financial opposition?
Daddy Adeboye wants you to stop looking at the dry bones or the stalled walls. Instead, lift your eyes to heaven. The same God who breathed on the disciples in John 20:22 is ready to visit you today. He wants to release a fresh lease of life into everything that concerns you.
Action Steps
- Identify and List Your “Stalled Projects”: Write down those abandoned dreams, dry relationships, or financial goals that have been put on hold. Present them to God.
- Prophesy to Your Dry Bones: Do not complain about how dry the bones are. Speak the Word of God over them daily. Declare: “Live again, in Jesus’ name!”
- Invite the Holy Spirit (Ruach) Daily: Before you start your day, spend five minutes in quiet worship. Consciously ask: “Father, breathe on my mind, my work, and my family today.”
Prayer Points
- Father, I thank You with all my heart because You are the Giver of life, and I praise You for Your great mercy that sustains my breath every single day, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord Jesus, walk into my life today and breathe Your Holy Spirit afresh upon me; take me from being ordinary and make me extraordinary, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, let Your breath enter into every dry, dead, or hopeless situation in my career, health, and family, and cause them to live again, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, let Your divine breath blow over every stalled project, abandoned dream, and frustrated vision in my life, and grant me the grace to finish them successfully, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, let Your eye be upon me and my household; shield us from every hostile opposition and voice of discouragement trying to stop our progress, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, raise me up from the valley of limitation and powerlessness, and transform me into a mighty and formidable force for Your Kingdom, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, according to Your Word, release a brand-new lease of life into my family, my business, my spiritual walk, and all that concerns me today, in Jesus’ name
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