The Open Heaven 3 December 2025 devotional for today is KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 3 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: KEEP IT TO YOURSELF
MEMORISE:
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Ecclesiastes 3:7
READ: Proverbs 3:32, Amos 3:7:
32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.
7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Greatness comes with many responsibilities, including being able to keep secrets. This is because, at a certain level of greatness, there are things leaders must keep as highly confidential so as to protect themselves, their followers, and the greater good of what they represent. There are some kinds of information that are available to such people that can be misused if they become common knowledge, and as such, they must be kept secret.
God also has secrets, and if you are close to Him and truly reverence Him, He will begin to tell you some of them. However, if you go around telling everyone the things He tells you without His permission to do so, do not be surprised when you stop hearing more secrets from Him.
When God tells you something and instructs you not to tell anyone, keep your mouth shut, and He will trust you with even more secrets. I pray that you will get so close to God that He will begin to share some of His secrets with you, in Jesus’ name.
The birth and nurturing of Jesus Christ required a certain level of secrecy, and if Mary had been talkative, she would have exposed Him to danger early in His life. As a believer, it is not everything that God tells you that you should tell other people. There are certain things God tells you that are for your ears only.
Psalm 25:14 says:
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
One major reason God keeps secrets is because He does not want the devil to know what He is about to do. The devil can only guess what God wants to do by studying what He is doing, but most of the time, he guesses wrong and ends up helping God to achieve His purpose.
This is why 1 Corinthians 2:8 says:
Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
If God tells you what He is about to do, and you go around announcing it to everyone, you just might be giving the devil information that he should not have.
Hence, when God tells you something, always ask Him if they are for your ears only or if He wants you to tell others. If He says that they are for your ears only and you must not tell other people, please keep it to yourself.
REFLECTION
Can God trust you with His secrets?
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Corinthians 1-4
HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 3 DECEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Ecclesiastes 3:7
“A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.”
This verse from the wisdom literature establishes the divine principle of divine discretion. It reveals that spiritual maturity involves discerning God’s appointed seasons—not only for action but for restraint. The ability to keep a holy silence is as crucial as the ability to proclaim, and wisdom knows the difference.
BIBLE READING: Proverbs 3:32, Amos 3:7
These two verses frame the privilege and responsibility of divine secrets:
Proverbs 3:32: “For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.”God’s secrets are a mark of intimacy, reserved for those in right standing (covenant relationship) with Him. It is a privilege of proximity.
Amos 3:7: “Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.” God’s revelations are purposeful, not casual. They are given to prepare and position His trusted servants for what He is about to do.
The Sacred Trust of Divine Secrets
Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches that spiritual greatness is inseparable from the capacity for confidentiality. God’s secrets are not merely information; they are sacred trusts that carry weighty implications for His plans and His people. Mishandling them can break intimacy and jeopardize divine purposes.
1. The Nature and Purpose of God’s Secrets
Secrets as a Mark of Intimacy:
Psalm 25:14 is foundational: “The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him.” Divine secrets are not disclosed based on intellect or title, but on covenantal relationship and reverential trust. They are the language of the inner chamber.
Secrets as a Strategic Necessity:
God conceals His plans to sovereignly outmaneuver the enemy. The crucifixion is the supreme example (1 Corinthians 2:8). Had Satan understood the redemptive plan behind the Cross, he would have never orchestrated Christ’s death. God’s secrecy is a strategic weapon in spiritual warfare.
Secrets for Protective Timing:
The life of Jesus illustrates this. Mary had to treasure and ponder things in her heart (Luke 2:19, 51). Premature disclosure of His identity or mission would have triggered Herod’s backlash earlier. God’s silence often protects a promise until it is mature enough to survive exposure.
2. The Profile of a Trusted Confidentiality
The Character of the Recipient:
- Fear of the Lord (Reverence): This is the primary qualification (Psalm 25:14). It is a posture of awe that prioritizes God’s pleasure over human accolades.
- Righteousness (Proven Integrity): Proverbs 3:32 contrasts the “froward” (perverse) with the “righteous.” God trusts those whose character has been tested and found faithful in smaller things.
The Discipline of the Steward:
A trusted confidant possesses the spiritual discipline of a closed mouth. They understand that some revelations are for intercession, not conversation. They can carry a burden without broadcasting it.
3. The Peril of Breaching Divine Confidentiality
Loss of Further Revelation:
Pastor Adeboye gives a sobering warning: “if you go around telling everyone… do not be surprised when you stop hearing more secrets.” Indiscretion severs the flow of intimacy. God will not cast His pearls before those who cannot discern their value (Matthew 7:6).
Endangering God’s Purpose:
Unsanctioned disclosure can arm the enemy with intelligence, as noted with the Cross. It can also expose fledgling God-plans to premature opposition, ridicule, or perversion, forcing a divine delay or alteration in strategy.
Compromising Personal and Corporate Safety:
As with Jesus’ infancy, some secrets are kept for the physical and spiritual protection of individuals and the Body of Christ. A talkative spirit can open a door for the enemy to “steal, kill, and destroy” a budding move of God (John 10:10).
4. The Protocol for Handling Divine Disclosure
Immediate Inquiry, Not Assumption:
Upon receiving a word or insight, the first response must be to inquire of the Lord: “Is this for me alone, for intercession, or for proclamation?” Never assume a personal word is a public bulletin.
Obedience to Specific Instructions:
If God says “keep silent,” obedience is non-negotiable. This was tested with prophets like Daniel, who was told to “shut up the words, and seal the book” (Daniel 12:4). Your faithfulness with a sealed word determines your readiness for an open one.
Treasure and Ponder:
Follow Mary’s model. When a word is personal, let it incubate in your spirit through meditation and prayer. Let it shape you internally before it ever moves you to speak externally.
How to Cultivate a Heart that Guards God’s Secrets
1. Develop a Fear of the Lord, Not a Fear of Man:
Your deepest desire must be to please God, not to impress people with spiritual “insider information.” Pray for a holy fear that values His approval above all.
2. Practice Discretion in Natural Affairs:
Prove yourself trustworthy with earthly confidences (in family, work, church). “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much” (Luke 16:10). Your natural integrity is a testament to your spiritual capacity.
3. Master the Discipline of Silence:
Incorporate times of intentional silence into your prayer life. Learn to listen more than you speak, even to God. This trains the soul in restraint.
4. Submit Revelations to Spiritual Authority:
If you are uncertain about a word, share it in confidence with a trusted, mature spiritual leader for discernment—not with peers or a public audience. This provides accountability and protection.
Warning: The High Cost of Spiritual Gossip
Treating divine secrets as spiritual gossip or a badge of honor is a grave sin. It transforms a sacred trust into a currency for personal validation and betrays the heart of the Father. It can disqualify you from the inner circle and, as seen in the story of Gehazi (2 Kings 5), bring leprosy—a symbol of corruption and isolation—upon your ministry.
Conclusion: Positioned in the Inner Circle
Pray this:
” Almighty God, Father of all wisdom, draw me into such intimate fellowship with You that I learn to reverence Your secrets. Grant me the discernment to know when to speak and the discipline to know when to keep a holy silence. Make me a trustworthy steward of Your mysteries, that I may not hinder Your plans but faithfully partner with them, in Jesus’ name.”
Action Steps:
- Audit Your Conversations: For one week, consciously refrain from sharing any personal prayer point, prophecy, or spiritual insight unless clearly led by the Spirit. Note the difference in your inner life.
- Study Secrecy in Scripture: Meditate on characters who kept God’s secrets (Mary, Joseph, Daniel) and those who failed (Gehazi, Judah). Learn from their examples.
- Pray for a Discerning Heart: Regularly ask God for the gift of discernment (Philippians 1:9-10) to rightly handle every word and impression you receive.
Remember: Proximity to God is proven by trustworthiness. His inner court is reserved for those who can hold a revelation without dropping it. Your silent obedience with a secret may be the very key to unlocking a public miracle.
“His secret is with the righteous.” Let your righteousness be evidenced by your reverent discretion.
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