The Open Heaven 30 June 2026 devotional for today is DON’T STOP LEARNING.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 30 JUNE 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: DON’T STOP LEARNING
MEMORISE:
For he satistieth the longing soul, and tilleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Psalm 107:9
READ: Acts 18:24-28
24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 30 JUNE 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Today’s Bible reading tells us the story of Apollos, a knowledgeable fellow who lived in Ephesus. He was described as an eloquent man who was mighty in the Scriptures. If he had lived in the present age, he might have been called a bishop, apostle, or reverend. Apollos was well-grounded in the Scriptures and was bold enough to teach people in the synagogue.
However, when Aquila and Priscila got to Ephesus, they noticed some gaps in the things he knew, and they took him aside to teach him the word of God more perfectly. Apollos was not proud, nor did he disregard the things they were teaching him. Instead, he listened to them and added what they taught him to the things he already knew.
Consequently, the man who started as one who was mighty in the Scriptures ended as someone who was able to mightily convince the Jews that Jesus is the Christ through the Scriptures.
Apollos was teachable and humble enough to learn from others. Beloved, are you teachable? Are you humble enough to learn from people who might not be as popular, prayerful, or educated as you are?
One of the greatest tragedies a person can experience is to stop learning. Proverbs 1:5 says,” A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:” Your thirst for knowledge determines your level of growth. You must never get to a point where you think you are too knowledgeable to learn more.
When the widow in 2 Kings 4:1-8 began to pour the remaining oil from her pot into the vessels she had borrowed, it continued to flow until there were no more empty vessels. I believe that the oil would have continued to flow if she had more empty vessels to pour it into. This is a clear example of what will happen to anyone who thinks he or she is full of knowledge; such a person will stop growing.
Beloved, there is always something more to learn. No matter how knowledgeable you think you are in the things of God, there will always be more of Him to unravel. 2 Peter 3:18 says, “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…”
Don’t allow what you know to stop you from learning what you need to know. I pray that the Lord will keep revealing more of Himself to you, even as you keep seeking to know more and more of Him.
REFLECTION:
Are you humble and teachable?
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 30 JUNE 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalm 107:9
“For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.”
This verse reveals the heart of God toward those who hunger and thirst. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it connects directly to the theme of teachability and continuous learning. The “longing soul” and the “hungry soul” are those who recognize they have not yet arrived—they are empty, yearning, and desperate for more. God’s response is not to ignore their hunger but to satisfy and fill them with goodness. The tragedy of pride is that it kills hunger. When you think you are full, you stop seeking. But when you remain hungry—teachable, humble, aware of your gaps—God promises to satisfy that longing soul and fill that hungry heart with His goodness, His truth, and His revelation.
BIBLE READING: Acts 18:24-28
This passage introduces Apollos, a Jew from Alexandria. He is described as “an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures.” He was instructed in the way of the Lord, fervent in spirit, and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and “expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.” As a result, Apollos became even more effective, helping those who had believed through grace and mightily convincing the Jews that Jesus was the Christ. Daddy Adeboye uses this to show that even a man “mighty in the Scriptures” had room to grow. And his willingness to be taught by a lay couple (tentmakers) was the key to his increased effectiveness.
Apollos: The Mighty Man Who Remained Teachable
1. His Impressive Credentials
“Today’s Bible reading tells us the story of Apollos, a knowledgeable fellow who lived in Ephesus. He was described as an eloquent man who was mighty in the Scriptures. If he had lived in the present age, he might have been called a bishop, apostle, or reverend. Apollos was well-grounded in the Scriptures and was bold enough to teach people in the synagogue.”
Consider Apollos’s qualifications:
| Quality | Description |
|---|---|
| Eloquent | Skilled speaker, persuasive, articulate |
| Mighty in the Scriptures | Deep knowledge of the Old Testament |
| Instructed in the way of the Lord | Had theological training |
| Fervent in spirit | Passionate, zealous, committed |
| Bold teacher | Courageous in public ministry |
By any measure, Apollos was an impressive minister. He had the gifts, the knowledge, the passion, and the boldness. Many would have looked at him and said, “This man has arrived. He needs no further training.”
2. The Gap Only Others Could See
“However, when Aquila and Priscila got to Ephesus, they noticed some gaps in the things he knew, and they took him aside to teach him the word of God more perfectly.”
Notice the details:
| Who Taught Him | What They Taught Him | How They Did It |
|---|---|---|
| Aquila and Priscilla (a married couple, tentmakers by trade) | “The way of God more perfectly” | They took him aside (privately, not publicly to shame him) |
Apollos was already teaching in the synagogue. He was already “mighty in the Scriptures.” But he had a gap: he knew only the baptism of John. He did not yet have the full revelation of Jesus Christ and the gospel of grace. Aquila and Priscilla—not apostles, not famous preachers, not authors of Scripture—saw the gap and filled it.
“Apollos was not proud, nor did he disregard the things they were teaching him. Instead, he listened to them and added what they taught him to the things he already knew.”
| Apollos’s Response | What It Reveals |
|---|---|
| He was not proud | He did not think he knew everything |
| He did not disregard their teaching | He valued input even from “lesser” sources |
| He listened | He was attentive, not defensive |
| He added to what he knew | He integrated new knowledge with old |
“Consequently, the man who started as one who was mighty in the Scriptures ended as someone who was able to mightily convince the Jews that Jesus is the Christ through the Scriptures.”
| Before Aquila and Priscilla | After Aquila and Priscilla |
|---|---|
| Mighty in the Scriptures | Mightily convinced the Jews |
| Knew only John’s baptism | Knew the full gospel of Christ |
| Effective in his teaching | Even more effective |
| A good teacher | A great apologist |
The difference was not more gifting. The difference was teachability.
The Tragedy of Stopping Learning
“One of the greatest tragedies a person can experience is to stop learning.”
| What Happens When You Stop Learning | The Result |
|---|---|
| You become stagnant | No growth, no fresh revelation |
| You become proud | You think you have arrived |
| You become irrelevant | The world moves forward; you stay stuck |
| You become useless to God | God uses the humble, not the full-of-themselves |
“Proverbs 1:5 says, ‘A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.’”
| The Wise Man | The Fool |
|---|---|
| Hears and increases learning | Thinks he already knows enough |
| Seeks wise counsel | Rejects counsel because he is “above it” |
| Grows continually | Stagnates and declines |
“Your thirst for knowledge determines your level of growth. You must never get to a point where you think you are too knowledgeable to learn more.”
| Level of Thirst | Level of Growth |
|---|---|
| High thirst, constant seeking | Continual growth, increasing effectiveness |
| Low thirst, satisfied with current knowledge | Stagnation, eventual decline |
| No thirst, proud of what you know | Spiritual atrophy, uselessness to the kingdom |
The Widow’s Oil: Empty Vessels Receive the Flow
“When the widow in 2 Kings 4:1-8 began to pour the remaining oil from her pot into the vessels she had borrowed, it continued to flow until there were no more empty vessels. I believe that the oil would have continued to flow if she had more empty vessels to pour it into.”
This is a powerful illustration:
| The Widow’s Oil | Your Capacity to Receive |
|---|---|
| The oil flowed as long as there were empty vessels | God pours new revelation into empty, humble hearts |
| When vessels were full, the flow stopped | When you think you are full, God stops pouring |
| More empty vessels = more oil | More humility = more learning |
“This is a clear example of what will happen to anyone who thinks he or she is full of knowledge; such a person will stop growing.”
| If You Think You Are Full | The Result |
|---|---|
| You stop seeking | You stop receiving |
| You become prideful | God resists the proud (James 4:6) |
| You have no capacity for more | The oil stops flowing |
| If You Remain Empty and Hungry | The Result |
|---|---|
| You keep seeking | You keep receiving |
| You remain humble | God gives grace to the humble |
| You always have capacity for more | The oil keeps flowing |
How to Remain Teachable (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the example of Apollos, here is how to cultivate a teachable spirit:
1. Recognize That You Have Gaps
Apollos was mighty in the Scriptures—but he still had gaps. No matter your level of education, anointing, or experience, you do not know everything. There are things you do not see, do not understand, and do not yet have. Acknowledging this is not weakness—it is wisdom.
2. Be Willing to Learn from Anyone
Apollos learned from Aquila and Priscilla—tentmakers, not celebrities. Do not despise the source of your lesson. God can send wisdom through:
- A younger believer
- Someone less educated
- Someone not in “ministry”
- A person you have previously taught
- A person you consider beneath you
“Are you humble enough to learn from people who might not be as popular, prayerful, or educated as you are?”
| Prideful Response | Teachable Response |
|---|---|
| “Who are they to teach me?” | “What can I learn from them?” |
| “I already know that” | “Show me what I might have missed” |
| “I have more experience” | “Experience is not the same as omniscience” |
3. Create Space for Correction
Apollos allowed Aquila and Priscilla to take him aside. He did not demand a public platform debate. He did not defend his ego. He listened privately, humbly, and openly. Ask yourself:
- Do I have people who can tell me the truth?
- Do I react defensively when corrected?
- Do I seek out input, or do I avoid it?
4. Keep Adding to What You Know
“He listened to them and added what they taught him to the things he already knew.”
Apollos did not discard what he knew. He added to it. New revelation does not cancel old truth; it builds on it. Be eager to expand, not to replace.
5. Never Stop Seeking (2 Peter 3:18)
“2 Peter 3:18 says, ‘But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…’”
| Grow in Grace | Grow in Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Develop character, humility, love | Deepen your understanding of God and His word |
| Become more like Christ | Learn more about Christ |
| Progress in sanctification | Progress in revelation |
Growth is not optional. It is commanded. And it requires continuous learning.
Warning: What You Know Can Become a Prison
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries a sobering warning: the very knowledge that made Apollos “mighty” could have become his prison if he had refused to learn more.
| If Apollos Had Refused to Learn | The Loss |
|---|---|
| He would have remained incomplete | He would have never known the full gospel |
| He would have taught error without knowing it | He could have led others astray |
| He would have become proud of his partial knowledge | His ministry would have plateaued |
| He would have missed his full potential | He would have been “mighty” but not “mightily convincing” |
“Don’t allow what you know to stop you from learning what you need to know.”
| What You Know (Past) | What You Need to Know (Future) |
|---|---|
| Has served you well | Could serve you even better |
| Is valuable | Should not be an idol |
| Is partial | There is more to add |
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Continuous Revelation
Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that the Lord will keep revealing more of Himself to you as you keep seeking. Do not settle. Do not plateau. Do not become so full of what you know that you have no room for what you need to know.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for what I know of You. But I confess that there is so much more I do not know. Forgive me for the times I have acted as if I have arrived—when I have resisted correction, refused input, and closed myself to learning from others. Give me the spirit of Apollos—mighty in the Scriptures, but humble enough to be taught by tentmakers. Help me to see that every person, every situation, every sermon, every conversation could teach me something I need to know. Keep me empty enough to receive. Keep me hungry enough to seek. Keep me teachable until the very end. I do not want the oil to stop flowing because I have no empty vessels left. Break my pride. Expand my capacity. Reveal more of Yourself to me, even as I keep seeking more of You. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
- The Teachability Test: Think back over the last month. When was the last time you changed your mind about something significant because someone taught you? If you cannot remember, you may be struggling with pride.
- The “Aquila and Priscilla” Search: Identify one person in your life who could see gaps in your knowledge that you cannot see. Ask them honestly: What am I missing? Where do I need to grow? Then listen without defensiveness.
- The Empty Vessel Prayer: Each morning this week, pray: “Lord, I come to You as an empty vessel. I have not arrived. I do not know it all. Fill me today with what I need to learn.”
“For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep…” (Acts 13:36)
David served his generation—not all generations. Apollos was mighty—but still teachable. You have not arrived. There is always more to learn. Do not let what you know stop you from learning what you need to know. Stay empty. Stay hungry. Stay teachable. The oil will keep flowing as long as there are empty vessels.
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