The Open Heaven 6 June 2025 devotional for today is HOLY GHOST BAPTISM.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 6 JUNE 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: HOLY GHOST BAPTISM
MEMORISE:
But ye shall receive power, after 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 10: 34-48
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 JUNE 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
In 1979, I would wake up in the middle of the night and cry out to God, “Oh God, I have agreed to serve You as a minister, but I don’t want to be an ordinary minister of the gospel. I need power to do Your work; please give me power.” I would cry out to God in prayer from 10pm to 5am, but nothing happened for months.
Then, one night, God spoke and said, “Will you keep quiet and listen? What have you done with the power you already have?” I thought to myself, “If I already had power, why would I be asking for it?” The Lord continued, “Son, what is written in Acts 1:8?” I knew it by heart, so I quoted it. He then asked if I had been baptised in the Holy Spirit, and I said, “Years ago.” He asked me, “Is my word true?” I replied, “Yes, it is.” He asked further, “If you have been baptised in the Holy Spirit, why then are you still asking for power? I said, “But Lord, I don’t feel powerful”. Then He said, “Did I say the just shall live by their feelings?” He told me that the just lives by faith, not feelings, as the Bible says in Romans 1:17. After this conversation, I told myself that I would lay hands on the next sick fellow I came across, and I went to sleep.
I woke up late the following morning to meet a church member with her child in my living room. This woman had a child who had been ill and the child had not slept for days. At the hospital, she was asked to take the child home because there was nothing more the doctors could do. Although I was scared, I laid my hands on the child and felt the child go limp. I thought the child was dead, but when I opened my eyes, the child was fast asleep; God had healed her. Since then, I have not stopped laying hands on people, and I have seen special miracles happen.
Beloved, if you are baptised in the Holy Ghost, you already have the power of God in you. You do not have to feel powerful; just believe in God’s word, and He will perform special miracles through you.
KEY POINT:
If you are baptised in the Holy Spirit, you already have power to do exploits for God.
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 JUNE 2025 COMMENTARY
The Power You Already Possess
Many believers pray for more power from God, not realizing that the moment they were baptized in the Holy Spirit, they received all the power they need to fulfill God’s work. This devotional recounts Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s personal encounter with God, where he discovered that divine power is not about feelings—it’s about faith in God’s Word.
1. The Misconception About Spiritual Power
A. The Cry for Power (1979 Experience)
- Pastor Adeboye spent months crying out for power, praying from 10 PM to 5 AM.
- He assumed he lacked power because he didn’t “feel” powerful.
B. God’s Response: “What Have You Done With the Power You Already Have?”
- God confronted him with three key questions:
- “What is written in Acts 1:8?”
- “Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit?”
- “Is My Word true?”
- Revelation:
- Power is not based on feelings (Romans 1:17).
- Power is activated by faith in God’s Word.
Lesson:
- Many believers are waiting for a feeling when they should be walking in faith.
- If you’ve been baptized in the Holy Spirit, you already have power (Luke 10:19).
2. The Proof of the Power Within
A. The First Miracle: Healing the Sick Child
- A desperate mother brought her dying child—doctors had given up.
- Though afraid, Pastor Adeboye obeyed and laid hands.
- Result: The child was instantly healed and slept peacefully.
B. The Principle: “Use What You Have”
- Like the apostles in Acts, miracles happened when they acted in faith.
- The Holy Spirit’s power is always present—but we must release it through obedience.
Key Insight:
- Doubt says, “What if nothing happens?”
- Faith says, “God’s Word cannot fail.”
3. How to Walk in God’s Power Daily
A. Recognize You Already Have Power (Acts 1:8)
- The Holy Spirit dwells in you—stop asking for what you already possess.
B. Stop Depending on Feelings
- Feelings are deceptive; God’s Word is unchanging (Hebrews 13:8).
C. Step Out in Faith
- Lay hands on the sick (Mark 16:18).
- Speak with boldness (Acts 4:31).
- Expect miracles (John 14:12).
D. Be a Witness (Acts 1:8)
- Power is not for show—it’s for soul-winning.
Prayer Declaration
“Father, thank You for filling me with Your power through the Holy Spirit. Help me to walk by faith, not by sight or feelings. As I step out in obedience, let Your power flow through me to heal the sick, save the lost, and glorify Your name, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen!”
Conclusion: You Are a Carrier of God’s Power
- The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you (Romans 8:11).
- Stop praying for power—start releasing it!
Final Challenge:
- Who needs healing, deliverance, or salvation around you?
- Lay hands, pray boldly, and watch God move!
Key Takeaways for Reflection:
Power comes from the Holy Spirit, not feelings.
Faith activates God’s power in you.
Miracles happen when we obey God’s Word.
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