The Open Heaven 6 September 2025 devotional for today is ASK FOR LIGHT.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: ASK FOR LIGHT
MEMORISE:
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 1:5
READ: Mark 10:46-52:
46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY PRAYER
When God created the world in Genesis 1:1-31, the first thing He made was light. This is because when light is present, it becomes easy to put every other thing in place.
In today’s Bible reading, a blind beggar called Bartimaeus was crying desperately for the attention of Jesus Christ. He was living in the bondage of poverty and was likely a lonely man who had nobody to help him. His case seemed to be a hopeless one simply because he could not see. When Jesus asked him what he wanted, he asked for the ability to see. He could have asked for money and clothes, but all he asked for was the ability to see light.
Your ability to see, including physically and spiritually, is far more beneficial than money and clothes.
When God’s light comes, every form of darkness and sorrow disappears. The question now is, how can you let the light of God into your life? Jesus said in John 8:12 that He is the Light of the world. If you let Jesus into your life, His light will shine in you and chase out every form of darkness. He will shine so much in you that you will begin to shine on others.
This is why He said in Matthew 5:14 that you are the light of the world. Through you, darkness will leave your family, and everyone who comes in contact with you will benefit from the light you carry. Before I became born again, there were curses and sorrows in the Adeboye family. However, after the Light – Jesus Christ – came into my life, every generational curse was broken. Poverty and sorrows were also banished forever.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Beloved, no matter how potent the generational curses or forces of darkness that might be holding you back are, once you surrender your life to Jesus Christ, all things will become new and His light will drive darkness away from you. If you are, however, not yet born again, please say the following prayer:
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I have been living in darkness. Now, I am ready for Your light. Please, come into my life and make me a new creature in You. I denounce every sin l used to commit (mention all), and I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You, Jesus.
PRAYER POINT
Father, please let Your light shine over everything that concerns me, in Jesus’ name.
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Ezekiel 39-40
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: John 1:5 (KJV)
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
This profound verse declares the absolute supremacy of Christ, the Light, over all forms of darkness—be it sin, sickness, poverty, or spiritual blindness. The darkness cannot “comprehend” or “overcome” this Light. This means the forces of evil cannot understand it, extinguish it, or successfully resist its penetrating power. Where the Light is invited and given place, darkness must flee.
BIBLE READING: Mark 10:46-52 (KJV)
This passage is the powerful account of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar. His physical condition of blindness directly resulted in his life of poverty, desperation, and social isolation. His story is a physical representation of a spiritual reality. His persistent cry, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me,” demonstrates a spark of spiritual insight—he recognized Jesus as the Messiah. When Jesus asked what he wanted, his request for sight was a request for the fundamental tool needed to change his entire existence.
The Primacy of Light
Daddy Adeboye begins by grounding his message in the Genesis creation account. God’s first creative command was, “Let there be light.” The interpretation is that light is the foundational necessity for order, life, and purpose. Without it, chaos (“without form, and void”) reigns. This establishes a principle: before God can bring order to the chaos of our lives, His light must first be introduced. Our problems persist because we are trying to arrange our lives in the dark.
Bartimaeus: A Case Study in Prioritizing Light
The devotional uses Bartimaeus to teach a critical lesson in spiritual priority. Bartimaeus could have asked for the symptoms of his problem: money, food, or clothes. Instead, he asked for the solution to the root cause: his blindness. He understood that the ability to see was more valuable than any temporary relief. His faith was not just in Jesus’ ability to give him things, but in His power to transform his capacity. This teaches us to ask God for the light of revelation, wisdom, and spiritual sight rather than just asking Him to fix our immediate circumstances. With light, we can see the solutions ourselves.
The Light is a Person
The commentary powerfully identifies the source of this light: Jesus Christ Himself (John 8:12). Letting light into your life is not an abstract concept; it is the personal acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. He is the agent of creation who commanded the first light, and He is the agent of redemption who commands light into our dark situations. When He enters a life, He brings His inherent, darkness-dispelling nature with Him.
The Transformative Result of Light
The devotional provides two transformative outcomes of receiving this Light:
- Internal Transformation (2 Corinthians 5:17): Daddy Adeboye uses his personal testimony as proof. The “generational curses” of poverty and sorrow in his family were not broken by his own efforts but by the entrance of the Light. The Light exposes and incinerates the works of darkness. Old things—sinful patterns, curses, failures—lose their power and pass away because they cannot exist in the presence of this holy Light.
- External Influence (Matthew 5:14): The Light does not stop with personal transformation. A person who carries Christ becomes a light-bearer (“the light of the world”). This light then shines into their family, workplace, and community, bringing liberation to others. The darkness in your family will leave not because you fight it directly, but because the Light within you shines on it irresistibly.
A Call to the Light
The message culminates in a direct evangelistic appeal, consistent with the ministry’s core mission. It makes clear that the solution to any form of bondage is not a ritual, a prayer formula, or positive thinking, but a person: Jesus Christ. The prayer of salvation provided is the simple, essential step to “let there be light” in a life shrouded in spiritual darkness.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I come to You just as I am. I acknowledge that I have been living in spiritual darkness. I believe You are the Light of the world, and I need You in my life. Please, forgive my sins and come into my heart. Be the Lord of my life. Shine Your light into every area of my being—my past, my present, and my future. Drive out every form of darkness, bondage, and curse. Make me a new creation today, and use me as a light to shine for others. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Action Steps:
- Identify the Darkness: Honestly assess your life. What areas are characterized by chaos, confusion, or repeated failure? These are areas that need the light of Christ.
- Ask for Sight, Not Stuff: In your prayers, follow Bartimaeus’s example. Prioritize asking God for wisdom, revelation, and spiritual insight (Ephesians 1:17-18) over asking for material things.
- Walk in the Light: If you prayed the salvation prayer, this is your new reality. Study 1 John 1:7. Commit to a life of openness and fellowship with God, confessing your sins to stay in the light.
- Shine Your Light: Intentionally look for ways to let the light of Christ within you bring hope, help, and encouragement to someone else this week.
Remember: The entrance of God’s light is the end of your darkness. No matter how long the darkness has prevailed or how deep it seems, one moment in the presence of the Light of the World can rewrite your destiny. You are not just fighting darkness; you are carrying the Light that darkness cannot overcome.
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