The Open Heavens 6 June 2026 devotional for today is REJOICE ALWAYS.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 6 JUNE 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: REJOICE ALWAYS
MEMORISE:
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
Psalm 70:4
READ: Psalm 68:3-5
3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.
5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 6 JUNE 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Beloved, the joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and this is one of the major reasons you should rejoice in Him always (Philippians 4:4).
No matter your current situation, if you think deeply about all that God has done for you, you will realise that you have more than enough to be joyful about. For example, if you currently have financial challenges but realise that you are enjoying divine health, you won’t be under any medical restrictions on what you can or can’t eat.
Many years ago, I had a friend who could only feed on milk because of a health condition. Yet, before he died, he had millions of dollars in his bank accounts.
As Christians, we have many blessings to rejoice over; however, we often take them for granted. You may not realise the value of breathing until you see someone struggling to breathe. Likewise, you may not see sleeping and waking up as a blessing until you hear stories of people who died in their sleep.
You may currently be facing numerous challenges and difficulties, but there is always a reason to rejoice.
Isaiah 54:1 encourages those who are yet to bear fruit to rejoice. This is because it is with joy that a fellow can draw water out of the wells of salvation (Isaiah 12:3). When God wanted to answer Hannah’s prayer, He first ensured that her countenance was no longer sad (1 Samuel 1:18).
Satan’s aim is to keep believers perpetually sorrowful, but when they choose to rejoice in the Lord always, they close the door to him.
In Habakkuk 3:18, the prophet said that he would rejoice in the Lord and joy in the God of his salvation. The Almighty God is the God of your salvation, meaning that you are assured of His salvation no matter what you face. This is another reason for you to rejoice in Him always.
When you skip to the end of a movie and see that the main character is still alive, you will not be troubled if you go back to watch a scene where he or she is facing a near-death situation. Instead of getting worried, you will be at rest because you have seen the end of the movie.
Child of God, God has assured you in His word that your end is peace (Psalm 37:37). Never give in to fear or anxiety; rather, rejoice in the Lord always because with Christ in you, a glorious end awaits you (Colossians 1:27).
KEY POINT:
Be intentional about rejoicing in the lord at all times.
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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 6 JUNE 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalm 70:4
“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.”
This verse reveals that rejoicing is not optional for the seeker of God—it is a defining characteristic. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it connects seeking God with sustained joy. Notice that the verse says “say continually”—rejoicing is not a one-time shout at the end of a testimony; it is a continuous declaration: “Let God be magnified.” Joy is the language of those who have learned that God Himself, not just His gifts, is their true reward.
BIBLE READING: Psalm 68:3-5
“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.”
This passage gives three commands to the righteous: be glad, rejoice, sing praises. And then it gives the reason: God is a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows. Daddy Adeboye draws from this to show that our joy is not based on perfect circumstances but on the character of God. Even when you feel fatherless (abandoned, unsupported) or widowed (alone, vulnerable), God is in His holy habitation acting on your behalf. That is grounds for exceeding joy.
The Joy of the Lord: Your Non-Negotiable Strength
1. Why Joy Is Not Optional (Nehemiah 8:10)
Daddy Adeboye begins with a foundational truth: “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). This means that without joy, you are weak. Joy is not a spiritual luxury for days when everything is going well; it is the very source of spiritual stamina.
| Without Joy | With the Joy of the Lord |
|---|---|
| Easily discouraged by bad news | Remains stable because joy is rooted in God, not circumstances |
| Vulnerable to satanic attacks | The enemy cannot penetrate a joyful heart |
| Drains others with complaints | Strengthens others through testimony |
| Misses God’s presence (for in His presence is fullness of joy – Psalm 16:11) | Dwells in God’s presence continually |
Daddy Adeboye then quotes Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always.” Not sometimes. Not when the bank account is full or the marriage is peaceful or the children are obedient. Always. This is not toxic positivity or denial of pain. It is a deliberate choice to anchor your emotional state in God’s unchanging character rather than your fluctuating circumstances.
2. The Discipline of Counting Your Blessings
Daddy Adeboye gives a practical instruction:
“No matter your current situation, if you think deeply about all that God has done for you, you will realise that you have more than enough to be joyful about.”
He illustrates this with a striking contrast:
| Situation | What You Have to Rejoice About |
|---|---|
| Financial challenges but divine health | You can eat anything without medical restrictions |
| Ailing health but financial abundance | You have resources for the best care |
| Breathing difficulties? No | But if you are breathing now, rejoice! |
“Many years ago, I had a friend who could only feed on milk because of a health condition. Yet, before he died, he had millions of dollars in his bank accounts.”
The point is devastatingly simple: the man with millions could not enjoy a single meal. The man with financial struggles could eat freely. Each had something to envy in the other, and each had something to thank God for. The joyful Christian is the one who focuses on what they have, not on what they lack.
3. Taking Blessings for Granted: A Deadly Trap
Daddy Adeboye diagnoses a common spiritual disease: familiarity blindness.
“You may not realise the value of breathing until you see someone struggling to breathe. Likewise, you may not see sleeping and waking up as a blessing until you hear stories of people who died in their sleep.”
Consider these everyday miracles that we rarely celebrate:
| Everyday Blessing | The Alternative Reality |
|---|---|
| Waking up this morning | Many went to bed and did not wake up |
| Ability to breathe freely | Millions gasp for air in hospital beds |
| Food to eat (even if not luxurious) | Over 800 million people go to bed hungry daily |
| A roof over your head | Millions sleep in the open, displaced by war or disaster |
| Sight, hearing, mobility | Many would trade millions for any of these |
The devil’s strategy is to make you so focused on what you don’t have that you become blind to what you do have. A sorrowful Christian is an ineffective Christian. When you choose joy, you slam the door in Satan’s face.
Biblical Foundations for Rejoicing in Hard Times
1. Isaiah 54:1 – Rejoice Even When You Are Barren
Daddy Adeboye makes a remarkable connection: “Isaiah 54:1 encourages those who are yet to bear fruit to rejoice.”
Read the verse: “Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.”
This is counter-intuitive. The barren woman has no child to hold, no evidence of fruitfulness, yet God commands her to sing. Why? Because joy precedes the miracle. Daddy Adeboye explains:
“It is with joy that a fellow can draw water out of the wells of salvation (Isaiah 12:3).”
You cannot draw water from a well with a heavy, bitter heart. The well of salvation is deep, but the rope of joy is what pulls the water up. If you want answers to prayer, you may need to change your countenance first.
2. Hannah’s Testimony: From Sorrow to Joy (1 Samuel 1:18)
Daddy Adeboye highlights a crucial detail in Hannah’s story:
“When God wanted to answer Hannah’s prayer, He first ensured that her countenance was no longer sad.”
Consider the sequence:
| Step | Hannah’s State | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barren, provoked, weeping bitterly | Poured out her soul to God |
| 2 | Still waiting for answer | Eli spoke a word of faith over her |
| 3 | She chose to change her countenance | Went away, ate, and her face was no longer sad |
| 4 | God remembered her | Samuel was conceived |
The answer did not come before she changed her countenance. She changed her countenance by faith, and then God moved. Daddy Adebooye’s point is powerful: your persistent sadness may actually be blocking the very answer you are seeking. When you choose to rejoice in advance, you create an atmosphere where God can work.
3. Satan’s Target: Your Joy
“Satan’s aim is to keep believers perpetually sorrowful, but when they choose to rejoice in the Lord always, they close the door to him.”
Why does Satan target joy? Because:
- A sorrowful Christian does not pray with faith (prayer becomes whining)
- A sorrowful Christian does not witness effectively (who wants what you have if you are miserable?)
- A sorrowful Christian is easily offended (misery magnifies minor slights)
- A sorrowful Christian gives the enemy a foothold (Ephesians 4:27 – sadness can become bitterness, then sin)
Rejoicing is not just self-help; it is spiritual warfare. Every time you choose to sing, praise, or give thanks in a difficult situation, you are slamming a door in the devil’s face.
The Movie Theatre Principle: Seeing Your End From the Beginning
1. Habakkuk’s Declaration (Habakkuk 3:18)
Daddy Adeboye quotes the prophet: “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
The context of Habakkuk 3 is terrifying: the fig tree does not blossom, there is no fruit on the vines, the olive crop fails, the fields yield no food, the sheep are cut off from the fold, and there are no cattle in the stalls. In other words: economic collapse, agricultural disaster, and total financial ruin.
Yet Habakkuk says, “I will rejoice.”
Not because of what he sees in the present, but because of Who he knows for eternity: the God of my salvation.
2. The Movie Illustration
Daddy Adeboye gives a memorable illustration:
“When you skip to the end of a movie and see that the main character is still alive, you will not be troubled if you go back to watch a scene where he or she is facing a near-death situation. Instead of getting worried, you will be at rest because you have seen the end of the movie.”
This is exactly what the Bible does for the believer. We have already read the last chapter:
| Current Situation | The End (According to Scripture) |
|---|---|
| Financial struggle | “My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory”(Philippians 4:19) |
| Sickness | “With his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5) |
| Loneliness | “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee” (Hebrews 13:5) |
| Persecution | “Great is your reward in heaven” (Matthew 5:12) |
| Death itself | “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8) |
“Child of God, God has assured you in His word that your end is peace (Psalm 37:37).”
Your end is not disaster. Your end is not abandonment. Your end is not defeat. Your end is peace. When you know the end, you can rejoice in the middle.
How to Rejoice Always (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional implies several practical strategies for maintaining joy:
- Practice Gratitude as a Discipline: Every day, write down three things you are grateful for—starting with breath, sleep, and salvation. Do this even on bad days.
- Preach to Yourself, Not Listen to Yourself: When you feel sorrow rising, speak truth to your soul like David did: “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? Hope thou in God” (Psalm 42:5). Do not wait for feelings of joy; command them.
- Change Your Countenance by Faith: Like Hannah, you may not have the answer yet, but you can choose to stop looking sad. Lift your head. Eat your meal. Smile at someone. Act as if you trust God even before you see the result.
- Read the End of the Book: When fear or anxiety attacks, remind yourself: “My end is peace. I have read the last chapter. I win in Christ Jesus.”
- Magnify God, Not Your Problems: The memory verse says, “Let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.” Magnifying God means making Him bigger in your vision than your problem. You cannot focus on both at once.
Warning: Do Not Let Satan Steal Your Joy
Daddy Adeboye warns that perpetual sorrow is not humility; it is a satanic trap. Some believers mistakenly think that being sad shows spiritual depth or sensitivity. They say, “How can I rejoice when my situation is so bad?”
But the Bible commands otherwise. Rejoicing is not pretending that problems don’t exist. It is choosing to trust that God is bigger than your problems. A sorrowful Christian is a defeated Christian. A joyful Christian is a dangerous Christian—dangerous to the kingdom of darkness.
| Misconception | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|
| “I’ll rejoice when my problem is solved” | Joy is the weapon that helps solve the problem |
| “Sorrow shows I take my situation seriously” | Sorrow shows I have forgotten God’s faithfulness |
| “I can’t fake joy” | Joy is not faking; it is faith in action |
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Unshakable Joy
Daddy Adeboye closes by anchoring your hope in Christ within you: “With Christ in you, a glorious end awaits you” (Colossians 1:27). That glorious end is not a maybe; it is a certainty. Rejoice therefore, even now.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You that the joy of the Lord is my strength. Forgive me for allowing circumstances to steal my joy and for taking Your daily blessings for granted. Today, I choose to rejoice—not because my situation has changed, but because You never change. I magnify You above my problems. I declare that my end is peace. I smash the door of sorrow that Satan has tried to keep open in my life. Holy Spirit, fill me with joy unspeakable and full of glory. I will rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice! In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
- The Gratitude Alarm: Set three alarms on your phone today. When each alarm rings, stop and name one thing you are grateful for that you usually take for granted (breathing, walking, seeing, hearing, sleeping, waking).
- The Movie Theatre Declaration: Every morning this week, say aloud: “I have read the last chapter. My end is peace. Whatever I face today, the conclusion is already written: I win in Christ Jesus.”
- Change Your Countenance Challenge: Identify one area where you have been persistently sad (a delayed answer, a financial struggle, a relationship issue). Today, by faith, change your countenance. Smile. Thank God for the answer before you see it. Watch what God does.
“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.” (Psalm 70:4)
Do not let your situation silence your song. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice!
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