The Open Heaven 29 September 2026 devotional for today is THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST
MEMORISE:
But ye shall receive power, atter that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8
READ: Acts 5:25-33
25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
In today’s memory verse, Jesus told His disciples that they would receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon them, and it happened exactly as He had said (Acts 2:1-43). The moment the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will suddenly become strong.
You will become bold and empowered to achieve great things because Zechariah 4:6 says,….Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Many people have failed in various endeavours because they have been trying to function solely by their own power. As long as a person keeps trying to do things solely by his or her own strength, there is a high probability that such a person will fail. However, when the Holy Spirit empowers a person, he or she is assured of a positive outcome.
The power of the Holy Spirit turns cowards into mighty men and weaklings into great terrors to the kingdom of darkness. When this power came upon the apostles, the men who had been hiding from the religious leaders of their time began to confront them boldly. Today’s Bible reading reveals how Peter, who denied knowing Jesus when a maidservant pointed out that he was one of His disciples, boldly spoke about Jesus before those who threatened his life.
I recall vividly that after I got born again at the University of Lagos in 1973, I had a Head of Department whose name was Professor Chike Obi.
He was the greatest mathematician Africa had ever produced. Humanly speaking, he was a very good man, but I wondered how someone could be that good and not know the love of Christ. One Sunday evening in church, we prayed and were told to go and win souls, and I said, “When I get to the office tomorrow, ‘ll preach to my Head of Department.” When I got to the office, I went to him to say, “Good morning, sir,” and he thanked me in such a way that I froze and ran away. When I was baptised in the Holy Spirit, however, I became bold to preach to him. I received the power to succeed, win souls, and plant churches, and the power to win in life was also given to me.
Beloved, I pray for you today that you will receive the power of the Holy Spirit just as I did and be empowered to reign in life and be a fruitful witness for Christ, in Jesus’ name.
PRAYER POINT
Dear Lord, please baptise me with the power of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Zechariah 6-10
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY
Today’s empowering message addresses the ultimate secret to living a victorious, successful, and impactful life: the power of the Holy Ghost.
Too many Christians are struggling, feeling defeated, and failing in their careers, marriages, and ministries because they are trying to face life’s battles using only their limited human strength.
But Daddy delivers a beautiful truth: the moment the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you receive a supernatural infusion of strength, boldness, and capacity that completely bypasses human limitations.
Understanding the Message: From Hiding in Fear to Boldly Standing
1. The Turnaround Power of the Spirit
The devotional points out that the Holy Spirit has the supernatural ability to turn cowards into mighty giants and weaklings into massive terrors to the kingdom of darkness.
To show us this, Pastor contrasts two seasons in the life of Apostle Peter:
- The Season of Fear: Before receiving the Holy Spirit, Peter was so terrified of association with Jesus that he denied even knowing Him when a simple maidservant pointed him out. He, along with the other disciples, spent his days hiding from the religious authorities of his day.
- The Season of Boldness: The moment the Holy Spirit descended on them, everything changed. In our Bible reading, we see Peter standing directly before the very high priest and council who had threatened his life, boldly declaring that he must obey God rather than men.
2. The Limits of Human Strength: UNILAG Testimony
To show us that this power is not just for the ancient apostles, Daddy shares a highly relatable personal testimony from his days at university. After he got born again at the University of Lagos in 1973, he felt a burning desire to share the love of Christ with his Head of Department, Professor Chike Obi. Professor Obi was the greatest mathematician Africa had ever produced and a very good man, but he did not know Jesus.
One Sunday evening, after a church service where the congregation was challenged to go out and win souls, Daddy resolved: “When I get to the office tomorrow, I’ll preach to my Head of Department”. However, when Monday morning came, Pastor walked in, said a simple “Good morning, sir,” and was so frozen by fear at how the professor thanked him that he literally ran out of the office!
It was only after Daddy Adeboye was baptised in the Holy Spirit that he received the supernatural boldness to return and preach to his brilliant HOD. That same baptism gave him the power to win souls, plant churches, and win in life.
As Zechariah 4:6 reminds us, it is “not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts”. Trying to navigate life on your own strength is a recipe for failure, but partnering with the Holy Spirit guarantees a positive outcome.
Relating This to Your Everyday Life
It is incredibly easy to try and run our modern lives on the fuel of our own intelligence, connections, or hard work. You might be struggling to manage a stressful business, raise your children in a challenging world, or stand up for your Christian values in a highly toxic or corrupt office environment.
When you rely on your own “might”:
- You easily get exhausted, overwhelmed, and burnt out.
- You stay quiet when you know you should speak up, paralyzed by what people might think of you.
- You hit human limitations and find yourself failing despite your best efforts.
To deepen our understanding of this spiritual fuel, let us look at two scriptures not mentioned in the devotional:
- 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Fear is a spiritual chain, but the Holy Spirit is the breaker of that chain. Boldness is your birthright.
- Judges 15:14-15: When the Philistines came shouting against Samson, the Bible records that the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him. Instantly, the thick ropes on his arms melted like burnt flax, and he defeated a thousand enemies with the jawbone of a donkey.
Life Example:
Imagine a Christian corporate professional who is terrified of public speaking or presenting to senior executives. They spend weeks preparing, sweating, and losing sleep, yet their presentations still fall flat because of their anxiety. But if that professional pauses, prays, and invites the Holy Spirit to take over their mind and tongue before they step into the meeting room, a supernatural calm takes over. They speak with an unusual wisdom and clarity that leaves their audience in absolute awe. That is the Holy Spirit injecting supernatural excellence into your ordinary career!
Action Steps
- Acknowledge Your Limitations: Stop trying to figure everything out on your own. Explicitly say to God today: “Father, I admit that my own strength is not enough. I cannot run this business, raise these children, or handle this career giant without Your Spirit.”
- Ask for the Baptism and Daily Infilling: If you have never been baptised in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues, actively seek this gift. If you are already baptised, make it a daily habit to ask for a fresh infilling of His power every morning before you step out.
- Step Out in Boldness: Don’t wait for the feeling of fear to completely disappear before you obey God. Like Daddy returning to preach to his HOD, take that step of faith, open your mouth, and trust that the Holy Spirit will supply the words and the power as you go.
Prayer Points
- Father, I thank You with all my heart for the gift of the Holy Spirit, my Comforter, my Counselor, and the ultimate source of my spiritual strength, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, forgive me for every area of my life where I have proudly relied on my own intelligence, power, and connections instead of trusting in Your Spirit, in Jesus’ name.
- Dear Lord, please baptise me afresh with the fire and power of the Holy Spirit; let Your divine wind blow over every area of my weakness today, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, let the power of the Holy Spirit turn every trace of fear, cowardice, and timidity in my heart into supernatural boldness and apostolic courage, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, endue me with unusual grace and power to be a fruitful witness for Christ, giving me the boldness to preach the gospel to kings, leaders, and giants in my generation, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, let the power of the Holy Spirit break every chain of limitation, stagnancy, and failure in my career, business, and family, causing me to reign and win in life, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, make my life a massive terror to the kingdom of darkness; let Your presence within me scatter every demonic conspiracy and establish Your victory in my home, in Jesus’ name
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