The Open Heaven 6 December 2025 devotional for today is LET THE WORD DWELL IN YOU.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 6 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: LET THE WORD DWELL IN YOU
MEMORISE:
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:16
READ: John 15:4-7:
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
The Bible says in John 1:1, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
The Scripture went further to say, in verse 14 of the same chapter,
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
When you dwell so much on the word of God that it leaves the pages of the Bible and begins to dwell in you and become so real to you like your own flesh, you will begin to see the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 3:18 says:
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
The more of God’s glory you see, the more you are transformed into His image from glory to glory. Hence, if you want to radiate God’s glory, you must study your Bible daily and meditate on it day and night. The word of God is powerful, and if you allow it to dwell in your heart, you will experience tremendous transformation in every aspect of your life.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:10
The Scripture above tells us that God’s name is so powerful and that it is a fortress that preserves those who run into it. However, as powerful as His name is, Psalm 138:2 says, “1 will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.” God’s word is even more powerful than His name. This is why you must not joke with the word of God.
Joshua 1:8 says that you should meditate on it day and night so that your ways can be prosperous and you can have good success. Good success implies that there is also bad success.
Beloved, only those who allow God’s word to dwell in their hearts and rule their lives can enjoy good success. I pray that you will indeed immerse yourself in the word of God and allow it to dwell richly in your heart so you can enjoy good success in every area of your life, in Jesus’ name.
KEY POINT
When you allow God’s word to dwell in you, you will enjoy good success.
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Galatians 1-3
HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 DECEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
This verse presents the ultimate goal of Bible study: not just information, but rich indwelling. The Word is to take up residence within the believer, transforming from a text into a governing presence that overflows in wisdom, community instruction, and heartfelt worship.
BIBLE READING: John 15:4-7
This passage defines the mechanics of the believer’s fruitful life:
v.4-5: The Imperative of Abiding – “Abide in me, and I in you… for without me ye can do nothing.”Fruitfulness is impossible outside of this mutual indwelling.
v.6: The Consequence of Separation – The branch detached from the vine is lifeless, gathered, and burned.
v.7: The Promise of Abiding – “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” Christ’s words abiding in us calibrates our will to the Father’s, making our prayers powerfully effective.
The Alchemy of the Indwelling Word
Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches that the Word of God is not a static document but a dynamic, incarnational force. The journey from reading the Word to radiating God’s glory involves a profound internalization where Scripture becomes as real and formative as our own flesh, catalyzing metamorphosis.
1. The Word: From Page to Person to Presence
The Christological Identity of the Word:
John 1:1, 14 establishes that the Logos (Word) is both God and incarnate Man. Therefore, to study the Bible is to encounter the person of Jesus Christ. The goal is not to master a text, but to be mastered by the living Person within the text.
The Process of Indwelling:
The devotional outlines a progression:
- Dwelling on the Word: Intentional, focused study.
- The Word Dwelling in You: It migrates from the page into your spirit, memory, and subconscious.
- Becoming Flesh in You: It shapes your identity, reactions, and desires—becoming integral to your being.
- Beholding His Glory: This internal reality opens your spiritual eyes to see God’s nature and character with transformative clarity (2 Corinthians 3:18).
2. The Transformative Power: From Glory to Glory
The Mirror Principle (2 Corinthians 3:18):
We behold God’s glory “as in a glass” (mirror). The indwelling Word acts as that mirror, revealing Christ’s image. As we gaze intently, we are “changed into the same image” by the Holy Spirit. The transformation is gradual (from glory to glory) and supernatural (by the Spirit of the Lord).
The Result: Radiant Living:
A life where the Word dwells richly cannot help but radiate God’s glory. This radiance is the “good success” of Joshua 1:8—a life that flourishes according to God’s definition, bearing the fruit of the Spirit and fulfilling divine purpose.
3. The Supreme Authority: Word Above Name
The Power of the Name:
Proverbs 18:10 reveals God’s name as a place of supreme security—a strong tower. To invoke His name in faith is to access divine protection and covenant authority.
The Preeminence of the Word:
Psalm 138:2 reveals a staggering hierarchy: God has “magnified thy word above all thy name.” This means God has bound His own sovereign integrity and power to His spoken and written Word more than to any other revelation of Himself. His Word is the ultimate, inviolable covenant contract. Therefore, to neglect His Word is to disregard His highest commitment to humanity.
4. The Pathway to “Good Success”
The Command for Meditation (Joshua 1:8):
Meditation is the key mechanism for indwelling. It is not passive reading but active, repetitive, and reflective engagement with Scripture—chewing on it “day and night.”
Distinguishing Success:
- Good Success: Rooted in God’s Word and glory. It is sustainable, blessed, and accompanied by peace and divine favor. It aligns with eternal purpose.
- Bad Success: Achieved outside of God’s Word and will. It may bring wealth or fame but is often laced with sorrow, emptiness, compromise, and eventual ruin (Proverbs 10:22).
The Guarantee of Prosperity:
Prosperity and good success are the guaranteed byproducts of a life governed by the indwelling Word. Your ways (decisions, paths, methods) become prospered because they are continually shaped by divine wisdom.
How to Cultivate the Indwelling Word
1. Prioritize Daily Immercion:
Make Bible study non-negotiable. Move beyond a verse for the day to substantive reading and study, allowing the Word to confront and adjust your life.
2. Practice Intentional Meditation:
Select a portion of Scripture daily. Read it aloud, repeatedly. Ask: What does this reveal about God? About me? Is there a command to obey, a promise to claim, a sin to avoid? Let it simmer in your mind throughout the day.
3. Obey Promptly:
Indwelling is thwarted by disobedience. When the Word convicts or instructs, immediate obedience is the act of “welcoming” it deeper into your life. Obedience is the proof of abiding (John 15:10).
4. Create a Word-Saturated Atmosphere:
As Colossians 3:16 suggests, fill your environment with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Listen to Scripture-based teaching. Let godly discourse be your normal conversation.
Warning: The Peril of a Vacant Heart
A heart not richly indwelt by Christ’s Word is a heart vacated for other tenants: worldly philosophies, fears, lusts, and anxieties. It is the branch disconnected from the sap of the vine—outwardly perhaps part of the tree, but inwardly dead and fruitless, destined for the fire (John 15:6).
Conclusion: The Word-Made-Flesh in You
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, Living Word of God, I invite You to move from the pages of my Bible and take up rich, unrivaled residence in my heart. Dwell in me so powerfully that Your thoughts become my thoughts, Your desires my desires. Transform me from glory to glory as I behold You in Your Word, and lead me into the good success that brings honor to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Action Steps:
- Launch a Meditation Plan: Choose one book of the Bible (e.g., Ephesians or Psalms). Read one chapter per day, meditating on a key verse. Journal what you “see” of God’s glory in that verse.
- Memorize Strategically: Commit to memorizing Colossians 3:16 and Psalm 138:2 this week. Let the truth of the Word’s supremacy renew your mind.
- Audit Your Success: Honestly evaluate an area where you seek “success” (career, relationships, ministry). Ask: Is my approach rooted in and governed by a specific principle from God’s Word, or by worldly wisdom?
Remember: The goal is incarnation—the Word becoming flesh anew in you. You are the vessel God desires to fill with His Word, so that through you, His glory might be beheld in the world.
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14). Let it be said of you: “And the Word dwells richly in him/her, and we behold Christ’s glory.”
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