The Open Heaven 7 August 2025 devotional for today is THE OVERFLOW WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT I.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: OVERFLOW WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT I
MEMORISE:
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:4
READ: Acts 2:1-18
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?
8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?
9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,
10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,
11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
When people are filled with alcohol, they become drunk. God, however, does not want this for His children; rather, He wants them to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were so full of the Holy Spirit that those who saw them thought they were drunk. In truth, they were overflowing with heavenly wine called the Holy Spirit.
Drunk people don’t see things the way others do. A drunk can look at a refuse heap and see a majestic bed. Likewise, when someone is filled with the Holy Spirit, he or she can look at a crippled man and see him running about.
When I moved to the campground that has now become Redemption City, my colleagues at the university thought I had gone crazy.
They saw a jungle, but I was seeing a city. Now, everyone can see the city that I saw some decades ago.
Drunk people are not in control of their actions; they do whatever the alcohol influences them to do. If it influences them to sleep on a highway, they will gladly do so without thinking of the dangers involved.
Likewise, when you’re drunk with the Holy Spirit, you’re no longer in control of your life.
You will go wherever He asks you to go and do whatever He asks you to do. You won’t argue with Him when He tells you to do something. I believe you haven’t been taken over by the wine of the Holy Spirit if you still struggle with obeying God’s instructions. Before Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit, he could do whatever he wanted; at one time, he even denied Jesus.
However, when the Holy Spirit came upon him on the day of Pentecost, he started preaching the gospel and never stopped until God called him home. One time, when some people threatened him not to speak about Jesus, he boldly responded, “We cannot but speak of the things we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).
Despite the persecutions he faced, he refused to stop speaking about Jesus.
Drunkards are never satisfied with a previous day’s drunkenness, so they return to the bottle daily. When you are filled until you overflow with the Holy Spirit, you will keep returning for more. The more He fills you, the more you will want Him, and the more of Him you have, the more your life will overflow with His miraculous power. Beloved, ask God to fill you with His Spirit every day.
OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST ACTION POINT
Ask God for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit every day.
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 7 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Acts 2:4
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
This verse marks the birth of Spirit-filled Christianity—where ordinary believers became supernatural vessels through the Holy Spirit’s infilling.
BIBLE READING: Acts 2:1-18
This passage reveals three dimensions of Holy Spirit overflow:
- v.2-4: The sound, fire, and tongues—supernatural manifestations
- v.6-12: The immediate impact—multilingual evangelism
- v.17-18: The prophetic promise—Spirit outpouring for all believers
Holy Spirit Intoxication vs. Worldly Drunkenness
Daddy Adeboye draws a powerful contrast between two types of “drunkenness”:
1. Different Sources, Different Results
| Alcohol Drunk | Holy Spirit Drunk |
|---|---|
| Sees trash heaps as beds (delusion) | Sees cripples as healed (faith) |
| Loses self-control (danger) | Surrenders to God’s control (power) |
| Wakes up ashamed (hangover) | Wakes up anointed (overflow) |
2. Peter’s Transformation
- Before Pentecost:
- Fearful (denied Christ 3x)
- Self-directed (returned to fishing)
- After Pentecost:
- Fearless (preached to mockers)
- Spirit-led (“we cannot but speak!”)
3. Vision Beyond Sight
- Redemption City Example:
- Natural eyes saw: A jungle
- Spirit-filled eyes saw: A global headquarters
- Result: What seemed foolish became glorious (1 Corinthians 1:27)
How to Live in Holy Spirit Overflow
1. Desire Daily Infilling
- Don’t rely on yesterday’s anointing (like manna—Exodus 16:19-20)
- Do pray daily: “Fill me afresh!” (Psalm 81:10)
2. Cultivate Spiritual Sensitivity
- Test 1: Do you instantly obey God’s nudges? (Acts 8:29)
- Test 2: Do you see potential in hopeless cases? (Ezekiel 37:3)
3. Embrace “Foolish” Assignments
- Holy Spirit drunkards:
- Build cities in jungles (like Daddy Adeboye)
- Preach to mockers (like Peter)
- Lay hands on the sick (Mark 16:18)
Prayer for Pentecostal Power
“Father, intoxicate me with Your Spirit! Break my addiction to human logic. Give me Peter’s boldness, Paul’s passion, and Jesus’ vision. Let my life overflow with tongues, miracles, and unstoppable faith, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
- Tarry Daily: Spend 15 minutes praying in tongues (Jude 1:20)
- Obey Immediately: Next time God prompts you (e.g., call someone, give money), act within 5 minutes
- Journal Visions: Write down what the Spirit shows you (Habakkuk 2:2)
Conclusion: The Drunkard’s Legacy
Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: Holy Spirit intoxication is the believer’s birthright. While worldly drunkenness destroys, Spirit-filled “drunkenness”:
- Transforms deserts into cities
- Turns cowards into apostles
- Makes the impossible inevitable
“Stay drunk on the Spirit until your ‘Redemption City’ becomes visible to the doubters!”
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