The Open Heaven 6 September 2026 devotional for today is LEARN FROM OTHERS.
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 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: LEARN FROM OTHERS
MEMORISE:
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 1:2
READ: Hebrews 6:11-12
11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Today’s memory verse says that there is nothing new under the sun. This means that if you are trying to achieve something, someone else has achieved the same thing or something similar before.
Therefore, if you study that person and follow the principles the fellow lived by and the steps he or she took, you should also achieve the same result.
This is why you must make it a habit t learn from the people you admire and seek to emulate. When you study their lifestyles and actions and add your knowledge and experience to that, you will be positioned to achieve even greater things than they did.
I always tell my children who want to be like me,
“While everyone is focusing on the glory, pay attention to the story.” God is not a respecter of persons (Acts 10:34); whatever He has done for me, He is ready to do for anyone if they follow the principles I follow.
When I became a Christian, I devoted quality time to studying the lives of the people who inspired me in the Bible, as I wanted to emulate them. For example, I spent three years studying Elijah. I loved Elijah because he was a man who could say a short prayer, and fire would fall. I loved his audacity and saw that the principles that powered his life were a devoted prayer altar and an unwavering focus on his God-given assignment.
After studying Elijah for three years, I discovered Elisha, a man who possessed a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, and I shifted my focus to studying him for several years as well. I have also studied Paul because he was a scholar (Acts 22:3), and he was mightily anointed. Studying the lives of these men has shown me what I must do to remain eternally relevant in God’s plan.
Beloved, God has put numerous men and women in His word for you to study and emulate.
Additionally, there are also people you can learn from in the present and in recent history. Don’t deprive yourself of the wealth of knowledge and wisdom you can glean from studying others. Learn from their successes and even their failures and mistakes so you can know how to avoid the same or similar errors.
I pray that the Almighty God will point you towards great men and women you can learn from who will help you to fulfil your glorious destiny in Him, in Jesus’ name.
KEY POINT
When you study others, you will glean and gather wisdom for living.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 39-40
Open Heavens HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY
In this devotional, Pastor Adeboye teaches us a powerful secret for success: learning from those who have gone before us. He starts with the truth in Ecclesiastes 1:9, reminding us that “there is no new thing under the sun”. If you have a goal, someone has likely achieved it already, and by studying their steps, you can achieve similar or even greater results.
Understanding the Message
Daddy emphasizes that we shouldn’t just admire people’s success; we must “pay attention to the story” behind the “glory”. God doesn’t have favourites; He follows principles. As Acts 10:34 says, He is no respecter of persons. If you follow the same spiritual laws a successful person followed, God will do for you what He did for them.
Biblical and Life Examples
- Elijah: Daddy shared that he spent three years studying Elijah because he wanted to see “fire fall”. He discovered that Elijah’s power came from a devoted prayer altar and a singular focus on his God-given assignment.
- Elisha: After Elijah, Pastor studied Elisha to understand how to obtain a “double portion” of the Spirit.
- The Apostle Paul: Daddy also studied Paul, who combined deep academic scholarship with a mighty anointing to stay relevant in God’s plan.
- Modern Mentors: We are encouraged to look at both biblical figures and people in recent history, learning from their successes and their mistakes so we don’t repeat their errors.
Action Steps
- Identify Your Models: Choose 2–3 people (from the Bible or real life) who have achieved what you desire in your walk with God or your career.
- Study the “Story”: Don’t just watch their current success. Read about their early days, their habits, and the principles they live by.
- Be Diligent: Like Hebrews 6:11-12 suggests, don’t be “slothful.” Be a diligent follower of those who inherited promises through faith and patience.
Prayer Points
- Father, please point me towards the right men and women I need to learn from to fulfil my destiny.
- Lord, give me the wisdom and discipline to study the lives of others and apply the right principles to my own life.
- Father, help me to learn from the mistakes of others so that I may avoid the same pitfalls in my journey
- Lord, as I study the lives of others, give me the discernment to see the “story” behind the “glory” so that I can apply the right principles and achieve even greater results in my own life
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