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The Open Heaven 17 May 2025 devotional for today is GOD DOES NOT FORGET.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD DOES NOT FORGET

MEMORISE:

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
Isaiah 49:15

READ: 1 Samuel 1:9-20

9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the Lord.
10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.
11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth.

13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.
16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.

18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.
19 And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the Lord, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the Lord remembered her.
20 Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Phrases like ‘God remembered’, as seen in today’s Bible reading, might look strange because God knows the end from the beginning and cannot forget anything.

However, when the Bible uses that phrase, it doesn’t mean that God forgot anything, but at that moment, He decided to pay attention to something in particular. If God has made promises to you in the past, rest assured that He has not forgotten about them. They will surely come to pass at the appointed time.

In 1979, my Father in the Lord, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, and a few of us attended a Kenneth Hagin campmeeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. The meeting ended on a Saturday, so we worshipped at a nearby church on Sunday. As it was our first visit, we were made to sit in the front row.

During the sermon, the preacher suddenly got down from the altar, stood before Pa Akindayomi, and said, “Thus saith the Lord, ‘That which I promised you is about to come to pass.’” Pa Akindayomi didn’t understand English, so he asked me, “What did he say?” Because I didn’t want to miss the rest of the sermon, I said, “I’ll tell you when we get to the hotel, sir.” When we got to the hotel, he asked again. After I told him, he started crying. God had told him in 1952, “I am starting a church through you, and it will be known around the whole world.” At that time, the church was still only in South-West Nigeria. The old man was already preparing to go to heaven, so he thought that God had forgotten His promise. Today, God has taken RCCG to 197 nations in the world and still counting.

Has God promised you anything? Rest assured that He will fulfil it. However, His promises will only be fulfilled in His time. After many years of serving God faithfully, Zachariah and Elisabeth remained barren and must have thought that God had forgotten them. The God who does not forget visited them at His appointed time and gave them a son (Luke 1:5-25). God’s plan was to give them a great prophet who would be the forerunner of Jesus.

When people thought it was too late for them to have a child, God said, “Now, it is time to attend to this matter.”

Beloved, men can forget their promises, but God can never forget His promises to you. Keep trusting Him, and He will fulfil His promises in your life at His appointed time.

KEY POINT

God does not forget His promises; He will fulfil them at the appointed time.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Chronicles 35-36

RCCG HYMN5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 17 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Isaiah 49:15 (KJV)

This powerful verse assures us that God’s memory of His promises is more reliable than even a mother’s bond with her child.

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 1:9-20 (KJV)

The story of Hannah’s answered prayer demonstrates how God “remembers” His people at the appointed time, turning barrenness into fruitfulness.

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heavens Devotional

1. The Meaning of “God Remembered”

• Not Divine Forgetfulness:
  God is omniscient (Psalm 147:5) – He never literally forgets. The phrase signifies:
  1. Appointed time for action (Genesis 8:1 – flood waters receded)
  2. Covenant faithfulness (Genesis 9:15-16 – rainbow promise)
  3. Moment of divine intervention (Exodus 2:24 – Israel’s cry heard)
• Three Biblical Examples:
  1. Hannah (1 Samuel 1:19) – Years of prayer suddenly answered
  2. Zacharias & Elizabeth (Luke 1:24) – Barrenness broken in old age
  3. Pa Akindayomi – Waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promise of a global church.

2. Why God’s Timing Seems Delayed

• Divine Purposes in Waiting:
  1. Character Development (Romans 5:3-4) – Like Abraham’s faith tested
  2. Perfect Alignment (Ecclesiastes 3:11) – All elements must converge
  3. Maximum Glory (John 11:4) – Lazarus’ death magnified Christ’s power
• Human Perspective vs. Divine Plan:
  • Pa Akindayomi thought that God had forgotten His promise concerning RCCG
  • Zacharias doubted angel’s message (Luke 1:18)
  • Sarah laughed at God’s promise (Genesis 18:12)

3. The Certainty of Divine Promise

• God’s Unchanging Nature:
  1. Cannot lie (Numbers 23:19)
  2. Word never returns void (Isaiah 55:11)
  3. Faithful to generations (Deuteronomy 7:9)
• Modern Testimonies:
  • The devotional recounts how a 1952 promise to Pa Akindayomi about RCCG’s global reach was confirmed in 1979 and fulfilled beyond imagination

4. How to Wait Productively

1. Maintain Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1)
   • Hannah kept coming to Shiloh year after year
2. Reject Doubtful Thoughts (James 1:6-7)
   • Unlike Zacharias, believe without requiring signs
3. Prepare for Fulfillment (Amos 4:12)
   • Like Abraham preparing baby clothes before Isaac’s birth
4. Worship While Waiting (Habakkuk 3:17-18)
   • Praise demonstrates faith in God’s character

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Practical Applications

For the Weary Waiter:

• Action: Create a “Promise Journal” documenting God’s words to you
• Prayer: “Lord, help me wait with confident expectation like Hannah”

For the Doubting Heart:

• Study: Compare Zacharias’ doubt (Luke 1:18) with Mary’s faith (Luke 1:38)
• Declaration: “What God has promised, He is able to perform” (Romans 4:21)

For the Impatient Soul:

• Meditate: On God’s eternal perspective (2 Peter 3:8)
• Fast: From calculating timelines for one month

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Warning vs. Encouragement

• Warning: “Presumption tries to force promises (Sarah with Hagar)” (Genesis 16:1-2)
• Encouragement: “Patient faith always receives reward” (Hebrews 6:12)

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Conclusion: Your Set Time is Coming

1. God’s delays are not denials – they’re divine preparations
2. Human impossibilities are God’s specialties (Luke 1:37)
3. Your story will glorify God when His promise manifests

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Prayer Response

“Father, thank You for remembering every promise You’ve made to me. Strengthen my faith to wait without wavering. Prepare me to steward the fulfillment for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Final Charge
“The same God who remembered Hannah, Zacharias, and Pa Akindayomi is working on your case. Will you trust His perfect timing?”
Your divine remembrance moment is coming!

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The Open Heaven 16 May 2025 devotional for today is DIVINE TURNAROUND.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE TURNAROUND

MEMORISE

I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Psalm 3:4

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.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In 1963, when the late Namdi Azikiwe (popularly | called Zik) was Governor General of Nigeria, he visited Ondo town. At that time, I was a teacher at Ondo Boys’ High School.

Because the governor was going to be passing by, the whole town lined the route. I was standing behind an elderly man who was also a teacher at the school. As Zik was driving by in an open car, somehow, he spotted this elderly teacher in the crowd. Immediately, he stopped the motorcade, came down from the car, and stood before the old man. I don’t know exactly what they said to each other, but the old man began to cry. Eventually, we discovered that the old man was a teacher at the secondary school Zik attended and was responsible for his expulsion from the school.

God can turn things around for you such that when your enemies come, you will say to them, “See what the Lord has done.” When the Lord turned the story of the Israelites around after they cried to Him, the Egyptians, who hated them, gave them everything they asked for.

And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required. And they spoiled the Egyptians. Exodus 12:36

I can imagine some of the Israelites going to knock on the doors of the slave masters who had been beating them, demanding their favourite clothes and shoes. The slave masters didn’t have any choice but to grant their requests because God had stepped into the picture to turn things around for His people.

Bartimaeus was born blind, and for years, he had been sitting on a highway begging for alms. However, one day, as he sat as usual, Jesus came along.

Bartimaeus knew that Jesus was the key to his turnaround, so he began to cry for help. As he shouted, people shouted at him to keep quiet. Thankfully, Bartimaeus didn’t obey them.

Instead, he cried louder until Jesus attended to him. When Jesus called for him, those who told him to keep quiet were the same ones who said, “…Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee” (Mark 10:46-52).

Beloved, how hungry are you for a divine turnaround? If you really want one, you will yearn to get Jesus’ attention, just as Bartimaeus did. Don’t stop crying out to Him in faith; He is faithful and loving, and He will surely turn things around for your good.

KEY POINT

God turns things around for those who draw close to Him.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Chronicles 32-34

RCCG HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIANS NOW IS NEAR

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 16 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Psalm 3:4 (KJV)

This verse captures the essence of today’s message – persistent prayer moves God to action, resulting in supernatural turnarounds.

Bible Reading: Mark 10:46-52 (KJV)

The story of blind Bartimaeus demonstrates how desperate faith attracts divine intervention, turning hopeless situations into testimonies.

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heavens Devotional

1. The Nature of Divine Turnaround

• Unexpected Reversals:
  God specialises in suddenly changing narratives (1 Samuel 2:8). The devotional gives three powerful examples:
  1. The Ondo Teacher: From causing the expulsion of Zik to seeing his honour
  2. The Israelites: From slaves to plundering Egypt (Exodus 12:36)
  3. Bartimaeus: From blind beggar to healed worshipper
• Divine Justice:
  What Satan meant for evil, God turns for good (Genesis 50:20).

2. Conditions for Supernatural Turnaround

1. Desperate Faith (Mark 10:47-48)
   • Bartimaeus’ loud cries overcame crowd opposition
   • His persistence (“cried much more”) moved Jesus to stop
2. Divine Timing (Exodus 3:7-8)
   • After 430 years of slavery, God said “Now is the time”
   • Bartimaeus’ day came when Jesus passed by
3. Favorable Positioning
   • The Israelites had to be dressed and ready (Exodus 12:11)
   • Bartimaeus positioned himself where Jesus would pass

3. The Process of Turnaround

1. Recognition of Need (Mark 10:47)
   • Bartimaeus admitted his blindness
2. Rejection of Opposition (Mark 10:48)
   • He refused to be silenced by critics
3. Response to Divine Call (Mark 10:49-50)
   • Immediately cast aside his beggar’s garment
4. Receiving by Faith (Mark 10:51-52)
   • Specific request led to instant miracle

4. Modern Applications

• For the Oppressed:
  Like the Israelites, your “Egyptians” will soon finance your freedom
• For the Disgraced:
  Like Namdi Azikiwe, your past shame won’t hinder your future honour
• For the Sick/Destitute:
  Like Bartimaeus, your healing is one divine encounter away

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Practical Steps to Experience Turnaround

Cry Out Persistently (Luke 18:1-8)

• Action: List areas needing turnaround – pray daily with Scriptures
• Warning: Don’t let “crowds” (discouragers) silence you

Prepare for Your Moment (Esther 4:14)

• Action: Like Bartimaeus, position yourself where God moves (church, prayer meetings)
• Example: The Israelites packed before deliverance came (Exodus 12:11)

Cast Off Old Identities (Mark 10:50)

• Action: Renounce “beggar” mentalities (poverty, sickness, failure)
• Declaration: “I am who God says I am!”

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Passivity forfeits turnarounds” (Revelation 3:15-16)
• Promise: “Those who seek shall find” (Matthew 7:7)

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Conclusion: Your Turnaround is Coming!

1. God records every tear (Psalm 56:8) – your cries move Him
2. No condition is permanent – Bartimaeus’ blindness wasn’t his destiny
3. Divine reversals glorify God – your story will testify of His power

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Prayer Response

“Father, I cry out like Bartimaeus for turnaround in ______ (name areas). Silence every opposing voice. Position me for my divine moment. I cast off every limiting identity. Let my life become a testimony of Your power, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Encouragement
“The same God who turned slaves into conquerors and blind beggars into witnesses is working on your case!”
Will you keep crying out until your change comes?

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The Open Heaven 15 May 2025 devotional for today is DIVINE VISITATION III.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE VISITATION III

MEMORISE:

And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
2 Chronicles 20:2

READ: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.
2 Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi.
3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
4 And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the Lord: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.
5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court,
6 And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?
7 Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?

8 And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,
9 If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.
10 And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;
11 Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.
12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

13 And all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation;
15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
16 To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel.

17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.
18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the Lord, worshipping the Lord.
19 And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a loud voice on high.
20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.
22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.
24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.

25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.
26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the Lord: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
27 Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the Lord had made them to rejoice over their enemies.

28 And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the Lord.
29 And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries, when they had heard that the Lord fought against the enemies of Israel.
30 So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

As I conclude my discussion about divine visitation today, let me mention that another divine visitor you can receive is a minister of God. In 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Hannah was in Shiloh praying passionately, and God sent His prophet to her. The prophet simply issued a decree, and her womb was opened. In 1 Samuel 16:11-13, God sent another prophet to visit David and anoint him as king. Also, in 1 Kings 19:15-21, when the time came for Elisha to begin to fulfil his purpose, God sent a prophet, Elijah, to throw his mantle on him.

Whenever God sends one of His ministers to you, believe what God has sent him or her to say to you. When Elisha decreed God’s word during the severe famine in Samaria that food would become very surplus and cheap overnight, a top government official doubted it. He couldn’t believe how such a terrible famine, during which women ate their children to survive, would disappear overnight.

However, Elisha wasn’t speaking his own words; He was speaking God’s word, and it came to pass (2 Kings 7:1-16).

When God sends His word through His ministers, anything is possible. The unbelief of the officer described in the paragraph above prevented him from partaking in the overnight miracle. He saw the miracle, but he didn’t partake of it because he spoke against God’s word (2 Kings 7:17). I pray that you will receive every word that God sends to you through His ministers in taln, in Jesus name.

In todays text, we see now three countries joined themselves together against Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. The situation was terrible, but instead of giving in to fear, Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast and asked his people to join him. As they prayed and sought God’s face together, His word came through Jahaziel, one of the Levites. God told them to relax because they wouldn’t need to fight the battle. He asked them to stand still and see His salvation (2 Chronicles 20:14-17). Humanly speaking, it was foolish to stand still when enemies were closing in on all sides. However, Jehoshaphat and the people believed God’s word and the prophets He spoke through.

Beloved, God’s word will sometimes defy human explanation and challenge human reasoning. However, God will always be God. If a genuine minister of God gives you a message from God, believe him or her and act accordingly. Believe God’s prophets, and you will surely prosper and be established (2 Chronicles 20:20).

KEY POINT

When you believe God’s word through His ministers, you will prosper and be established.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Chronicles 20:1-30

RCCG HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 15 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: 2 Chronicles 20:2 (KJV)

“Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazon-tamar, which is Engedi.”
This verse sets the stage for understanding how God uses His ministers to bring divine intervention during crises.

Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 (KJV)

This passage showcases Jehoshaphat’s crisis and God’s supernatural deliverance through prophetic ministry—a model for how God speaks through His servants today.

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

1. God’s Pattern of Sending Anointed Messengers

• Old Testament Examples:
  • Samuel to Hannah (1 Samuel 1:17): Ended barrenness through prophetic declaration
  • Samuel to David (1 Samuel 16:13): Activated kingly destiny through anointing
  • Elijah to Elisha (1 Kings 19:16): Transferred prophetic mantle
• New Testament Continuity:
  • Jesus sent out the 70 (Luke 10:1)
  • Paul’s apostolic ministry to Gentiles (Acts 13:2)

2. The Authority of God-Sent Ministry

• Fourfold Purpose of Ministerial Visitation:
  1. Direction (Jahaziel in 2 Chronicles 20:14-17)
  2. Destiny Activation (Samuel anointing David)
  3. Deliverance (Elisha’s famine prophecy in 2 Kings 7)
  4. Divine Connection (Elijah calling Elisha)

3. The Jehoshaphat Principle (2 Chronicles 20)

• Crisis Response Model:
  1. Recognized the threat (v.2-3)
  2. Called corporate prayer (v.3-4)
  3. Received prophetic word (v.14-17)
  4. Responded in worship before victory (v.18-22)
  5. Experienced supernatural deliverance (v.22-24)

4. The Danger of Rejecting God-Sent Messages

• Biblical Warnings:
  • The skeptical officer saw but didn’t partake of Elisha’s miracle (2 Kings 7:2,17-20)
  • Israel rejected prophets and suffered (2 Chronicles 36:16)
• Modern Parallels:
  • Disregarding pastoral counsel
  • Rejecting prophetic direction due to human reasoning

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Practical Applications for Today’s Believers

1. How to Receive Ministerial Visitation

• Posture of Heart:
  • Hannah’s desperation (1 Samuel 1:10)
  • Jehoshaphat’s humility (2 Chronicles 20:12)
• Practical Steps:
  1. Value corporate gathering (Hebrews 10:25)
  2. Come expectantly (Mark 11:24)
  3. Test all words (1 John 4:1)
  4. Obey confirmed direction (James 1:22)

2. Discerning Authentic Ministry

• Five Tests of Genuine Ministers:
  1. Alignment with Scripture (Isaiah 8:20)
  2. Fruit of Christlike character (Matthew 7:15-20)
  3. Edification of believers (1 Corinthians 14:3)
  4. Confirmation in spirit (1 Corinthians 2:12-13)
  5. Accountability to church leadership (Acts 15:1-2)

3. Responding to Prophetic Words

• Jehoshaphat’s Example:
  • Believed immediately (2 Chronicles 20:20)
  • Acted on instructions (appointed singers, v.21)
  • Positioned for miracle (went out facing enemies, v.22)
• Personal Application:
  • Record confirmed words
  • Pray them into existence
  • Take corresponding actions

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Rejecting God-sent messengers invites consequences” (2 Chronicles 36:15-16)
• Promise: “Believing prophets leads to establishment” (2 Chronicles 20:20)

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Conclusion: Positioning for Divine Visitation

1. God still speaks through consecrated ministers—value them
2. Corporate gatherings are visitation portals—attend expectantly
3. Obedience to divine words releases miracles—act on what you hear

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Prayer Response

“Father, give me discernment to recognize Your sent ministers. Help me receive their words with faith and obedience. Let no unbelief hinder me from partaking in Your miracles. Make me sensitive to every divine visitation in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Charge
“The same God who spoke through Elisha and Jehoshaphat still speaks through His ministers today—will you have ears to hear?”
Your breakthrough may come through someone God has sent!

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The Open Heaven 14 May 2025 devotional for today DIVINE VISITATION Il.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 14 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE VISITATION Il

MEMORISE

And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive. and bear a son
Judges 13:3

READ: Judges 15:2-5

2 And her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to thy companion: is not her younger sister fairer than she? take her, I pray thee, instead of her.
3 And Samson said concerning them, Now shall I be more blameless than the Philistines, though I do them a displeasure.
4 And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took firebrands, and turned tail to tail, and put a firebrand in the midst between two tails.
5 And when he had set the brands on fire, he let them go into the standing corn of the Philistines, and burnt up both the shocks, and also the standing corn, with the vineyards and olives.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 14 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

I started discussing about divine visitation yesterday, and I said that people can have a divine encounter with God through His word.
Today, in continuing my discussion, I will point out another way by which believers can receive divine visitation.

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 1:13-14 that angels are ministering spirits that are sent by God to minister to people. Sometimes, when God wants to visit His children, He sends His angels as divine visitors. For example, in Judges 13:1-25, when God wanted to tell Manoah that he and his wife would give birth to Samson, He sent an angel. Likewise, in Luke 1:8-20, when God wanted to tell Zechariah that he would have a child, He also sent an angel as His messenger. You may ask, “How will I even recognise an angel if one comes to me?”

Occasionally, the angel that God will send to you could be a human being. For example, in 2 Kings 5:1-14, the angel that God sent to Naaman when it was time for his divine visitation was a maid. It was the girl who said to his wife, “I know where my master can get his healing.” There are many stories of human beings that God used to bring certain people to the fullness of their purpose. May God send such destiny helpers to you speedily, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, you must be hospitable to everyone you meet. This is because you do not know if the angel that God is sending to you will come in human form. Hebrews 13:2 says, “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Imagine if Naaman’s wife had maltreated their maid, he would have probably died a leper.
Some people have sent their angels away with their terrible behaviours; do not be like them.

Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:10:
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Beloved, you must do good to everybody, regardless of their tribe, religion, social or financial status, or age, because you never can tell if they are angels that God is sending to you. Your kindness can open doors of abundant blessings to you. I pray that you will show kindness to the angels God sends your way so that you do not miss your divine visitation, in Jesus name.

KEY POINT

As much as you can, do good to all men.

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2 Chronicles 25-28

RCCG HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Judges 13:3 (KJV)

This verse introduces the concept of angelic visitation—God sending heavenly messengers to announce and activate divine promises.

Bible Reading: Judges 13:2-5 (KJV)

The passage details Manoah and his wife’s encounter with an angel who prophesied Samson’s birth—a deliverer for Israel. This visitation broke barrenness and birthed destiny.

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

1. Angels as Divine Messengers (Hebrews 1:14)

• Biblical Examples:
  • To Hagar in the wilderness (Genesis 16:7-12)
  • To Gideon at the winepress (Judges 6:11-14)
  • To Mary for Christ’s birth (Luke 1:26-28)
• Their Ministry:
  • Bring answers to prayer (Daniel 10:12)
  • Execute divine judgment (2 Kings 19:35)
  • Announce new seasons (Luke 1:19)

2. Angelic Visitation Through Human Vessels

• Unexpected Messengers:
  • Naaman’s maid (2 Kings 5:2-3): A young captive girl held the key to his healing
  • Abraham’s visitors (Genesis 18:1-2): Entertained angels in human form
• Modern Application:
  • Your “ordinary” neighbor, colleague, or stranger could be a divine connection
  • Like Peter’s vision preceded Cornelius’ salvation (Acts 10), God orchestrates human intermediaries

3. The Danger of Rejecting Divine Helpers

• Biblical Warnings:
  • Lot’s initial reluctance to host angels nearly cost him deliverance (Genesis 19:1-3,15)
  • Zechariah’s disbelief in Gabriel’s message brought temporary muteness (Luke 1:18-20)
• Contemporary Parallels:
  • Pride rejects help from “unlikely” sources (Mark 6:3-4)
  • Busyness ignores divine appointments (Hebrews 13:2)

4. Practical Keys to Recognize Angelic Visitation

1. Hospitality Opens Doors (Hebrews 13:2)
   • Abraham’s meal preparation preceded covenant confirmation (Genesis 18:6-8)
2. Discernment Through the Spirit (1 John 4:1)
   • Test every encounter against Scripture
3. Obedience to “Strange” Instructions
   • Naaman had to dip seven times in Jordan (2 Kings 5:10)
4. Gratitude for Small Beginnings
   • The widow’s oil multiplied after she obeyed (2 Kings 4:1-7)

5. The Blessings of Divine Encounters

• Barrenness Broken (Judges 13:3)
• Healing Released (2 Kings 5:14)
• Direction Given (Matthew 1:20)
• Protection Assured (Psalm 91:11)

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Life Applications

For the Needy:

• Action: List areas where you need breakthrough—God may send help through unexpected people
• Prayer: “Lord, open my eyes to recognize Your messengers.”

For the Prideful:

• Study: John 4—Jesus used a social outcast (Samaritan woman) to save a city
• Repent: Of dismissing “small” or “unlikely” helpers

For the Hospitable:

• Memorize: Hebrews 13:2—your kindness to strangers invites angelic intervention

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Mistreating people may mean rejecting angels” (Proverbs 17:5)
• Promise: “God rewards those who diligently seek Him—through whatever means He chooses”(Hebrews 11:6)

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Conclusion: Your Visitation May Wear Human Skin

1. Angels often come disguised—treat everyone with grace
2. Divine help is nearer than you think—in your workplace, neighborhood, or even your home
3. Obedience to “small” instructions unlocks big breakthroughs

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Prayer Response

“Father, make me sensitive to Your messengers. Help me to show Christlike love to all, knowing You may send angels through human vessels. I receive divine connections that will propel me into destiny, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Charge
“The hand you refuse to shake today may hold the key to your tomorrow.”
Will you recognize God’s messengers?

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The Open Heaven 13 May 2025 devotional for today is DIVINE VISITATION I.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE VISITATION I

MEMORISE

And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
Genesis 21:1

READ: Genesis 18:1-14

And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
3 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
4 Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:
5 And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.

6 And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
7 And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
8 And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.
9 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
10 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.

11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
13 And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
14 Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, Abraham got a divine visitation that turned his story around for good. For many years before that time, God had made promises to him, but he was still waiting for them to be fulfilled. His wife, Sarah, had even given up hope completely.

However, after the divine visitation, laughter followed. For the next few days, I will discuss more about divine visitation.

There is something special about the visitation that Abraham experienced. The Bible says that the LORD visited him, and he lifted up his eyes and saw three men. I believe that one of them was God Himself because when you read carefully, you will find out that the Bible referred to the One speaking among them as ‘LORD’ (Genesis 18:13). This means that your divine visitor can be God Himself. For example, in 2 Chronicles 1:6-12, it was God Himself that appeared to Solomon.

You may say, “How can I expect God Himself to pay me a visit?” In John 1:1, the Bible says,
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
Your divine visitor can be the Word.

In Psalm 107:20, the Bible says that God sent His word, and it healed them and delivered them from their destruction. In 1 Kings 17:2, the Bible says that the word of God came to Elijah. Also, in 1 Kings 18:1, the word of God came again to Elijah with an instruction, “No more hiding.” I pray that God’s word will pay you a visit today, in Jesus’ name.

Some people have prayed and God has heard them; however, He is waiting for them to study their Bibles so they can receive the Word He has sent to them to meet their needs and solve their problems.

When God sends His Word, healing and deliverance follows, and everything that previously looked impossible will suddenly become possible. Are you aware that God has already sent His word to you and that His word says He has supplied all your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19)?

Beloved, you do not have to wait for the next big revival or miracle service to have a divine encounter. God has sent His word to you already, and you can experience His divine touch just by engaging with the pages of your Bible. God’s word carries His power; engage with it regularly, and you will not miss your time of divine visitation, in Jesus’ name

KEY POINT

You can have a divine encounter with God by studying your Bible diligently

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Chronicles 21-24

RCCG HYMN 15: PASS ME NOT OO GENTLE SAVIOUR

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Genesis 21:1 (KJV)

This verse captures the essence of divine visitation—God personally intervening to fulfill His word at the appointed time.

Bible Reading: Genesis 18:1-14 (KJV)

The passage recounts God’s visitation to Abraham in the form of three men (a theophany), where He reaffirmed His promise of Isaac’s birth—turning waiting into laughter (Genesis 21:6).

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Key Insights of Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

1. The Nature of Divine Visitation

• God’s Personal Appearance (Theophany):
  • Abraham hosted three visitors, one being Yahweh Himself (Genesis 18:13).
  • Other examples:
    • Jacob at Peniel (Genesis 32:24-30)
    • Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:2-6)
    • Solomon at Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:7-12)
• Christophanies (Pre-Incarnate Christ):
  • Many scholars believe the “Angel of the LORD” in the Old Testament was Jesus before Bethlehem (e.g., Genesis 16:7-13).

2. Divine Visitation Through His Word

• Jesus as the Living Word (John 1:1, 14):
  • Every Scripture engagement is a potential divine encounter (Hebrews 4:12).
• Power in God’s Spoken Word:
  • Creates (Genesis 1:3)
  • Heals (Psalm 107:20)
  • Directs (1 Kings 17:2-3)
  • Delivers (1 Kings 18:1)

3. Why Visitations Occur

1. To Confirm Promises (Genesis 18:10)
   • Abraham had waited 25 years—God came to reaffirm His covenant.
2. To Shift Seasons (1 Kings 18:1)
   • Elijah’s hiding ended when “the word of the LORD came.”
3. To Impart Destiny (Jeremiah 1:4-5)
   • Jeremiah was ordained as a prophet through divine encounter.

4. How to Position Yourself for Visitation

• Through the Word (Psalm 119:130):
  • The author emphasizes: “God has already sent His Word to you.”
  • Many pray but neglect studying Scripture—where God’s answers often await.
• Through Obedience (John 14:23):
  • Jesus visits those who keep His words (Rev. 3:20).
• Through Expectancy (Hebrews 11:6):
  • Abraham ran to meet the visitors (Genesis 18:2)—active faith attracts God’s presence.

5. Results of Divine Visitation

1. Laughter Replaces Barrenness (Genesis 21:6)
   • Sarah’s doubt turned to joy.
2. Impossibilities Become Testimonies (Luke 1:37)
   • A 90-year-old bore a son.
3. Direction Replaces Confusion (Acts 9:6)
   • Paul’s encounter led to his apostolic calling.

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Practical Applications

For the Weary Waiter:

• Action: List God’s promises to you. Meditate on them daily (Joshua 1:8).
• Prayer: “Lord, visit me as You visited Abraham—turn my waiting into laughter.”

For the Biblically Passive:

• Study: Highlight Philippians 4:19—God’s Word says your needs are already supplied.
• Declare: “Your Word is my visitation today!”

For the Doubting Heart:

• Remember: Sarah laughed before her miracle (Genesis 18:12). Your breakthrough may be closer than you think.

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Warning vs. Encouragement

• Warning: “Neglecting Scripture is ignoring God’s visitation” (Hosea 4:6).
• Encouragement: “God’s Word never returns void” (Isaiah 55:11).

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Conclusion: Your Visitation is Now

1. God visits in Person (through His Spirit) and in Word (through Scripture).
2. Your Bible is a visitation portal—open it expectantly.
3. Divine encounters turn promises into reality.

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Prayer Response

“Father, thank You for Your Word—Your living visitation to me. Open my eyes to see You in Scripture today. Let every promise You’ve spoken over my life come to pass suddenly, as it did for Sarah. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Final Charge
“Don’t wait for a revival meeting—your divine visitation is in the Book!”
Will you open your Bible today?

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The Open Heaven 12 May 2025 devotional for today is FOR YOUR GOOD.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FOR YOUR GOOD

MEMORISE

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

READ: Psalm 112:1-10

Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Jeremiah 1:5, God said to Jeremiah, “…Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee…”
You did not come to the world by accident; hence, God will not let the events of your life unfold by accident. As long as you are a child of God, everything that happens to you, whether you consider them good or bad, will work together for your good, as we see in today’s memory verse.

When you really consider all that God did to bring you close to Himself, you will know that He is great. Believe me, the mere fact that you are still alive today means that God has not finished with you yet. Before you were born, He saw all that you would go through in order to fulfil your destiny. Therefore, be at rest because God is in control. His thoughts towards you are of good and not of evil to bring you to an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11).

Not long after I joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God, God made it clear to me that I was fulfilling His purpose for my life. He told me very clearly that although I was an academic, I was to follow a spiritual leader who didn’t have formal education. At one time, the same person who invited me to the church advised me to leave. After I organised the first Christ the Redeemer’s Congress which was a huge success, he told me, “Now, we have found your ministry. You can organise it, and I will finance it; we don’t need this church.” However, I just smiled and refused his offer. There were people who made my life very difficult because I decided to stay in the church. There were several opportunities to leave, but God was merciful, and He showed me that I was properly positioned for everything to work together for my good.

Beloved, all things will work together for your good when you love God and stay in His purpose. However, you can’t disobey Him and expect that things will turn out for your good.

You can’t leave the place God has asked you to stay or stay where God has asked you to leave and enjoy what God has prepared for you.

If you are living in sin, turn to God today and repent. No matter how terrible your past is, once you turn to Him, He will make everything work together for your good.

KEY POINT

All things will work together for your good when you embrace God’s purpose for your life.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Chronicles 17-20

HYMN 13: Jesus loves me! This I know

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 12 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Romans 8:28 (KJV)

This foundational Scripture establishes the devotional’s central truth: God orchestrates every circumstance—both pleasant and painful—to fulfill His perfect will for His children.

Bible Reading: Psalm 112:1-10 (KJV)

This psalm describes the blessed life of those who fear the Lord, emphasizing that righteousness and obedience attract divine favor even amid trials (v.4: “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness”).

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Key Insights from today’s Open Heaven Devotional:

1. Divine Foreknowledge and Purpose (Jeremiah 1:5)

• Preordained Destiny:
  God knew you before conception and designed your life’s script (Psalm 139:16).
• Implied Truth: Your struggles, delays, and victories are part of His master plan.
• Example: Joseph’s betrayal and prison were necessary detours to his palace destiny (Genesis 50:20).

2. The “All Things” Principle (Romans 8:28)

• Scope of God’s Sovereignty:
  • “All things” includes:
    • Blessings (promotions, miracles)
    • Trials (losses, betrayals, delays)
  • Condition:“To them that love God… called according to His purpose”
    • Love for God = Obedience (John 14:15)
    • Divine calling = Staying in your assigned place (1 Corinthians 7:20)

3. Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: Obedience Amid Temptation

• Divine Positioning:
  • An academic called to follow an uneducated spiritual father (defying human logic).
• Tests of Loyalty:
  • Financial offers to leave RCCG (like Jesus’ wilderness temptation—Matthew 4:8-10).
  • Persecution from within (like David’s trials under Saul—1 Samuel 18:8-9).
• Key Lesson: Obedience unlocks the “all things” promise.

4. Two Conditions for the Promise

1. Love for God (Deuteronomy 6:5)
   • Demonstrated through:
     • Prayer (Jeremiah 29:12)
     • Word study (Joshua 1:8)
     • Fellowship (Hebrews 10:25)
2. Alignment with Purpose (Ephesians 2:10)
   • Avoid:
     • Self-directed paths (Proverbs 14:12)
     • Comparison traps (John 21:21-22)
     • Sinful compromises (1 Corinthians 10:12)

5. The Repentance Clause

• Hope for the Fallen:
  • “No matter how terrible your past…” echoes the prodigal son (Luke 15:20-24).
• Restoration Process:
  1. Confession (1 John 1:9)
  2. Renunciation (2 Corinthians 7:10)
  3. Realignment (Revelation 2:5)

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Practical Applications for Believers

For the Discouraged:

• Action: List past trials and note how God used them for good (e.g., skills gained, pride broken).
• Prayer: “Open my eyes to see Your hand in my struggles” (Psalm 119:18).

For the Tempted to Stray:

• Study: Compare Jonah’s flight (chaos) with Nehemiah’s focus (success)—Nehemiah 6:3.
• Declare: “I will not abandon my divine assignment.”

For the Repentant:

• Meditate on:
  • David’s restoration after adultery (Psalm 51)
  • Peter’s reinstatement after denial (John 21:15-17)

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Disobedience forfeits the ‘all things’ guarantee” (1 Samuel 15:23).
• Promise: “Obedience activates supernatural turnaround” (Isaiah 1:19).

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Conclusion: Trusting the Divine Weaver

1. Your life is not random—God is weaving every thread (good/bad) into a masterpiece (Romans 8:28).
2. Stay in position—like a puzzle piece, you only “fit” where God placed you.
3. Repent quickly—sin delays destiny, but confession restores (James 5:16).

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Prayer Response

“Father, thank You for orchestrating my life. Help me to love You wholeheartedly and remain steadfast in Your purpose. Where I’ve strayed, forgive and realign me. Let every circumstance—joyful or painful—fulfill Your plan for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Final Charge
“An obedient life is the only canvas upon which God can paint His masterpiece.”
Will you yield to the Master’s hand today?

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The Open Heaven 11 May 2025 devotional for today is GOD’S TIMING.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 11 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD’S TIMING

MEMORISE

Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Genesis 18:14

READ: Genesis 21:1-2

And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
2 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 11 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

God’s ways are perfect, and this includes His timing (2 Samuel 22:31). In Genesis 12:1-3, He promised Abraham, “Through your seed shall all the earth be blessed.” At that time, Abraham had no child, and 25 years later, nothing had happened. However, one day, Abraham was sitting in front of his tent, and his appointed time came. In Acts 2:1, the Bible says, “…..when the day of Pentecost was fully come…” God didn’t act one minute too soon or too late.

Beloved, there is an appointed time for your miracle. When that day comes, nothing special might seem to be happening, but your miracle will not pass you by. You might just be going about your normal business like Abraham, who was just sitting in front of his tent. Moses’ appointed time met him at the backside of a desert while going about his shepherding duties (Exodus 3:1), and Peter’s time came while he was waiting in the upper room (Acts 2). For Saul of Tarsus, his appointed time came as he was travelling to cause havoc (Acts 9).

I received a prophecy in 1961 that I would be travelling abroad regularly. At that time, travelling abroad was a really big deal in my village, and l had not even been to Lagos state, where the international is located.

However, when it was time for that prophecy to start manifesting, it was beyond my wildest imagination. Also, when I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I left my wife and children in llorin to live in a one-room apartment at Mushin (a relatively poor suburb in Lagos). I wanted to bring my family over to live with me, but I couldn’t do that due to the size of my apartment. I went to God in prayers and explained the challenges I was facing. I told Him to help me get decent accommodation.

God’s response to me was shocking. He said, “Son, I have decided to build you a city.” I was asking Him for a boys’ quarters, but He was talking about a city. Today, Redemption City is the manifestation of that prophecy. These prophecies and more looked impossible when l first received them, but God has fulfilled them in my life according to His timing.

Beloved, if God has made promises to you, don’t be discouraged if you are yet to see them come to pass. God is not a liar; if He makes a promise, He will surely fulfil it (Numbers 23:19).

Wait for His appointed time.

KEY POINT

Remain steadfast in God; the appointed time for the fulfilment of His promises will surely come

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2 Chronicles 12-16

RCCG HYMN 21: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 11 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Genesis 18:14 (KJV)

This verse anchors the devotional’s central truth: God’s promises are certain, and His timing is impeccable.

Bible Reading: Genesis 21:1-2 (KJV)

This passage demonstrates God’s faithfulness to His word—precisely when He said He would act.

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Key Insights from the Devotional:

1. The Nature of Divine Appointments

• Biblical Case Studies:
  • Abraham & Sarah: 25-year wait for Isaac (Genesis 12:1-3 → 21:1-2)
  • Moses: 40-year desert preparation before deliverance calling (Exodus 3:1)
  • Pentecost: The disciples waited 50 days after Christ’s ascension (Acts 2:1)
  • Paul: Conversion en route to persecute Christians (Acts 9:1-6)
• Common Characteristics:
  1. Often involves protracted waiting periods (Habakkuk 2:3)
  2. Manifestation comes unexpectedly during ordinary activities
  3. Always exceeds human expectations (Ephesians 3:20)

2. Why God’s Timing Seems Delayed

• Four Purposes of Divine Delays:
  1. Character Development: Abraham’s faith was perfected through waiting (Romans 4:19-21)
  2. Divine Positioning: Joseph needed to be in Egypt before famine struck (Genesis 45:5-7)
  3. Spiritual Alignment: The disciples needed Pentecost’s power before global mission (Acts 1:8)
  4. Maximum Impact: Lazarus’ death allowed greater glory manifestation (John 11:4, 40)

3. The Testimony of the Author’s Life

• 1961 Prophecy of International Travel:
  • Seemed impossible for a village boy
  • Manifested beyond imagination in God’s time
• Housing Need vs. Redemption City:
  • Prayed for modest accommodation
  • God promised (and built) an entire city
• Key Lesson: Human limitations cannot constrain divine promises (Jeremiah 32:27)

4. How to Respond While Waiting

1. Maintain Active Faith (Hebrews 11:1)
   • Abraham kept believing despite his aged body (Romans 4:19-20)
2. Continue Daily Obedience (Psalm 37:23)
   • Moses was shepherding when his call came (Exodus 3:1)
3. Reject Discouragement (Galatians 6:9)
   • The disciples waited 10 days after Jesus’ ascension (Acts 1:12-14)
4. Prepare for Manifestation (Amos 4:12)
   • Sarah prepared baby clothes before visible pregnancy

5. The Certainty of God’s Promises

• God’s Character Guarantees Fulfillment:
  • He cannot lie (Numbers 23:19)
  • His word never returns void (Isaiah 55:11)
  • His calendar is perfect (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

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Practical Applications for Believers Today

For the Weary Waiter:

• Create a “Promise Journal” to record God’s words to you
• Pray: “Lord, help me trust Your timing like Abraham did.”

For the Doubting Heart:

• Study Luke 1 – compare Zechariah’s doubt (v.18) with Mary’s faith (v.38)
• Declare: “What God has promised, He is able to perform” (Romans 4:21)

For the Impatient Soul:

• Fast from calculating timelines for one month
• Meditate on 2 Peter 3:8 – God’s perspective on time

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Warning vs. Encouragement

• Warning: “Presumption tries to force promises (like Sarah with Hagar)” (Genesis 16:1-2)
• Encouragement: “Patient faith always receives reward” (Hebrews 6:12)

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Conclusion: Standing on the Promise

1. God’s delays are not denials – they’re divine preparations
2. Your “ordinary moment” may be God’s appointed time – stay alert
3. No promise is too hard for God – even resurrection power is available (Romans 8:11)

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Prayer Response

“Father, I surrender my timeline to Your perfect will. Strengthen my faith to wait without wavering. Help me recognize my ‘set time’ when it comes, and prepare me to steward the manifestation for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Final Charge
“The same God who kept Abraham waiting 25 years is orchestrating your breakthrough. Will you trust Him in the waiting room of faith?”
Your set time is coming!

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The Open Heaven 10 May 2025 devotional for today is GOD’S CALL.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 10 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD’S CALL

MEMORISE

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
1 Corinthians 7:20

READ: 2 Chronicles 26:3-21

3 Sixteen years old was Uzziah when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Jecoliah of Jerusalem.
4 And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah did.
5 And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper.
6 And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.
7 And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.

8 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.
9 Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
10 Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.
11 Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains.

12 The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men of valour were two thousand and six hundred.
13 And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.
14 And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones.
15 And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.

16 But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the Lord his God, and went into the temple of the Lord to burn incense upon the altar of incense.
17 And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the Lord, that were valiant men:
18 And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said unto him, It appertaineth not unto thee, Uzziah, to burn incense unto the Lord, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, that are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; for thou hast trespassed; neither shall it be for thine honour from the Lord God.
19 Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the Lord, from beside the incense altar.

20 And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the Lord had smitten him.
21 And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house, being a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the Lord: and Jotham his son was over the king’s house, judging the people of the land.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Many people believe that God only calls individuals into pulpit ministries – this is untrue.

If God only calls people to serve Him on the pulpit, then it means that He is leaving other important areas of life to the devil. Every believer has a calling in one area of life or the other. In the Bible, we see God calling people into government. Joseph was called into leadership, and his obedience preserved the lives of his people (Genesis 45:7). Daniel was also called to shine God’s light in the government of idolatrous Babylon, and he obeyed. He served under several kings and fulfilled his calling to reveal the power and presence of God through his roles in the government (Daniel 6:25-28). Also, Nehemiah wasn’t called into the office of a priest; he was called to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, and he did this joyfully (Nehemiah 2:1-5). Esther stayed at her duty post in the government house before God called her into the influential position of the queen in the palace (Esther 2:16-17). Her submission to God saved the lives of the Jews when Haman, their enemy, plotted to destroy them (Esther 7).

God also calls people into business. Lydia of Thyatira was a seller of purple, an expensive cloth worn by kings and queens. Only very rich people could afford her wares, and God positioned her there so that she could use her resources to advance the kingdom (Acts 16:14).

God calls people to serve in different areas of life. Do you know the area He has called you into? People who live or move outside their places of calling will struggle because they have set themselves against God’s purpose for their lives. In 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, the Bible tells us about King Uzziah, who decided to operate in another office that God did not call him into. As Israel’s king, he enjoyed God’s grace and favour until he decided to operate in the office of a priest. He went into the temple to burn incense and didn’t return the same way; he came out leprous and was isolated.

Whenever people operate in places God has not called them into, they become isolated from His grace and provision.

Beloved, if God has called you to serve Him in any area of life, focus on your calling in that area. Do not compare yourself to other people who are flourishing in other areas. Obey God wholeheartedly in your calling, and you will experience His abundant grace and provision.

KEY POINT

Find out what God has called you to do and focus on it.

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RCCG HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: 1 Corinthians 7:20 (KJV)

“Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.”
This verse establishes the devotional’s core principle: Faithfulness to one’s divine assignment is key to experiencing God’s grace and provision.

Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 26:3-21 (KJV)

The tragic account of King Uzziah—a successful ruler who lost everything when he overstepped his calling into the priestly office—serves as a sobering case study in divine placement.

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Key Insights from the Devotional:

1. The Myth of “Pulpit-Only” Calling

• Biblical Corrective:
  • Joseph in government (Genesis 41:39-40)
  • Daniel in civil service (Daniel 2:48)
  • Nehemiah in construction (Nehemiah 2:5)
  • Lydia in commerce (Acts 16:14)
• Reformation Truth:
  Martin Luther’s doctrine of vocation affirms all legitimate work as divine calling when done for God’s glory.

2. Four Divine Spheres of Influence (With Biblical Examples)

1. Government & Leadership
   • Joseph: Preserved nations through administrative wisdom (Genesis 45:7)
   • Esther: Saved her people through political influence (Esther 4:14)
2. Marketplace & Business
   • Lydia: Funded apostolic ministry through textile trade (Acts 16:14-15)
   • Boaz: Modeled righteous business practices (Ruth 2:1)
3. Creative & Technical Fields
   • Bezalel: Anointed artisan for tabernacle construction (Exodus 31:1-5)
   • Hiram: Master craftsman for Solomon’s Temple (1 Kings 7:13-14)
4. Home & Social Services
   • Dorcas: Ministered through clothing the poor (Acts 9:36-39)
   • Priscilla & Aquila: Tentmakers who discipled Apollos (Acts 18:2-3, 26)

3. The Danger of Calling Drift (2 Chronicles 26:16-21)

• Uzziah’s Error:
  • Successful king (v.5) → Coveted priestly role (v.16) → Struck with leprosy (v.19)
• Modern Parallels:
  • Business leaders neglecting their enterprises for pulpit envy
  • Artists abandoning their craft for “more spiritual” pursuits
  • Parents outsourcing childrearing to pursue ministry recognition

4. Discerning Your Divine Assignment

• Three Confirmation Metrics:
  1. Providential Gifting (Romans 12:6-8)
  2. Sanctified Desire (Psalm 37:4)
  3. Affirmed Fruitfulness (John 15:16)
• Warning Signs of Misplacement:
  • Chronic frustration in role
  • Repeated closed doors
  • Lack of spiritual authority

5. The Blessing of Divine Placement

• Fourfold Promise for Those in Right Assignment:
  1. Grace for Productivity (1 Corinthians 15:10)
  2. Divine Connections (Acts 16:14 – Lydia & Paul)
  3. Supernatural Protection (Daniel 6:22 – in the lion’s den)
  4. Eternal Reward (Matthew 25:21 – “Good and faithful servant”)

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Practical Applications for Today’s Believers

For the Professionally Frustrated:

• Conduct a spiritual gifts assessment (1 Peter 4:10)
• Seek godly counsel (Proverbs 11:14) to evaluate if you’re in proper alignment

For the “Ordinary” Worker Feeling Inferior:

• Remember Jesus spent 90% of His life in carpentry before public ministry
• Your workplace is your primary mission field (Colossians 3:23)

For Leaders Tempted by Platform Envy:

• Study John the Baptist’s contentment in his wilderness assignment (John 3:30)
• Practice daily surrender prayers: “Not my will but Yours” (Luke 22:42)

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Warning & Encouragement

• Warning: “Like Uzziah, presumption forfeits favor” (Proverbs 16:18)
• Encouragement: “Faithfulness in small things releases greater things” (Luke 16:10)

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Conclusion: Your Assignment Matters

1. God needs kingdom agents in every sphere—not just church buildings
2. Your current position is providential—maximize it for God’s glory
3. Divine contentment beats human ambition—bloom where planted

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Prayer Response

“Father, reveal my true kingdom assignment. Give me grace to excel where You’ve placed me, resisting comparison or covetousness. Let my life demonstrate that all work is worship when done for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Final Charge
“The world doesn’t need more pulpit stars—it needs godly bankers, righteous politicians, and anointed engineers who will transform systems for Christ.”
Will you be God’s change agent in your sphere today?

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The Open Heaven 9 May 2025 devotional for today is YOUR LIFETIME.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 9 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOUR LIFETIME

MEMORISE

This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
Psalm 24:6

READ: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 9 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

A person’s lifetime is the period between the fellow’s birth and death. Today’s Bible reading says that there are seasons for everything and a time for every purpose under heaven.

Everyone is assigned to a purpose here on earth, and after a while, regardless of whether they fulfil their purpose or not, they die. Once you leave the earth, another generation will come on the scene and play their own part according to God’s design (Ecclesiastes 1:4).

The question is, during this period when you are playing your own part, will you make a mark in the sands of time? Will you fulfil your destiny or just pursue mundane things?

David followed after God so much that He called him “…a man after mine own heart…” (Acts 13:22). Little wonder he lived such an impactful life and is still regarded as Israel’s greatest king up until today. Another fellow, Methuselah, was only known for his day of birth and death. He was the oldest man recorded in the Bible, and apart from the fact that he had sons and daughters, nothing else was written about him (Genesis 5:25-27).

Enoch, on the other hand, walked with God, and this made his lifetime count (Genesis 5:24).

When a fellow walks with God and does His will like Enoch and David did, the person’s lifetime will count. The impact of that fellow will be felt long after he or she has crossed over to eternity.

God seeks a generation of people who will fear, love, and follow Him wholeheartedly.

David called this generation ‘the generation that seeks God’s face’ (Psalm 24:6). When I was younger, people had shops with small peepholes that could only accommodate a person’s hand. If someone wanted to buy something, the shop owner would stretch his or her hands through the peephole to collect the person’s money and pass the goods out, after which the fellow would leave. However, if the fellow insists on seeing the shop owner, the shop owner would open the door so they can meet face to face.

Beloved, God wants you to seek His face and not just the blessings in His hands. If you want your life to matter, don’t focus on the things you can get from Him; seek His face so you can have access to Him. Don’t only ask God for material things; ask Him to show you His face so that when the world looks at you, they will see His glory (Exodus 34:28-35).

ACTION POINT

Seek God’s face and live according to His will so your life can make an impact in the world.

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2 Chronicles 5-7

RCCG HYMN 7: I AM THINE O LORD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 9 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Psalm 24:6 (KJV)

This verse calls believers to intimate pursuit of God—not just His blessings—as the key to a life of eternal impact.

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV)

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…”
This passage frames life as divinely orchestrated seasons, emphasizing that our choices within these seasons determine eternal significance.

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Key Lessons from the Devotional:

1. Life Is a Temporary Assignment (Ecclesiastes 1:4)

• Earthly Reality:
  • Your lifespan is the brief interval between birth and death (James 4:14).
  • Generations pass, but eternal impact remains (Psalm 112:6).
• Two Contrasting Examples:
  • David: A man after God’s heart (Acts 13:22) whose legacy still inspires.
  • Methuselah: Lived 969 years (Genesis 5:27) but is only remembered for longevity.
• Question: Will your life be a footnote (like Methuselah) or a blueprint (like David)?

2. God’s Priority: Face Over Favors (Psalm 24:6)

• The “Peephole” vs. “Face-to-Face” Analogy:
  • Many treat God like the shopkeeper—seeking His hands (blessings) but not His face (relationship).
  • Biblical Contrast:
    • Esau sought birthright blessings but despised the Giver (Hebrews 12:16-17).
    • Moses sought God’s presence and carried His glory (Exodus 34:29-35).
• Modern Application:
  • Shift from “God, give me…” to “God, show me You.”

3. How to Make Your Lifetime Count

1. Walk with God Like Enoch (Genesis 5:24)
   • Enoch’s secret: Daily intimacy—so deep God “took him” to heaven.
2. Pursue Purpose Like David (Acts 13:36)
   • David served God’s purpose in his generation before dying.
3. Embrace Seasons Like Jesus (John 17:4)
   • Jesus fulfilled each assigned season (Galatians 4:4) to complete His mission.

4. The Cost of a Life That Matters

• Sacrifice: David spent years in wilderness before kingship (Psalm 78:70-72).
• Surrender: Enoch’s walk required total devotion (Hebrews 11:5).
• Focus: Paul forgot “mundane things” to press toward eternity (Philippians 3:13-14).

5. Warning: The Peril of Wasted Time

• The Rich Fool (Luke 12:20): Stored wealth but was “not rich toward God.”
• Lot’s Wife (Genesis 19:26): Looked back at temporal comforts, lost eternity.

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Practical Applications

For the Distracted:

• Audit your priorities: Are you chasing temporary gains or eternal rewards? (Colossians 3:2).
• Pray: “Lord, reveal what season I’m in and how to maximize it.”

For the Weary:

• Like David in the wilderness, your hidden season is preparation for impact.
• Declare: “I will be faithful in this season’s assignment.”

For the Lukewarm:

• God seeks a generation that seeks Him—not just His benefits (Revelation 3:16).
• Act: Fast from requests for a week; seek only His presence.

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The Reward of a Life Well-Lived

• Divine Glory: Like Moses, your face will reflect His radiance (2 Corinthians 3:18).
• Eternal Legacy: Like David, your life will inspire generations (Psalm 145:4).
• Heavenly Commendation: “Well done, good servant!” (Luke 19:17).

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Conclusion: Your Life—A Stewardship

1. Time is short—redeem it (Ephesians 5:16).
2. Purpose is fixed—fulfill it (Jeremiah 1:5).
3. Eternity is certain—prepare for it (Matthew 6:20).

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Prayer Response

“Father, deliver me from a mundane existence. Help me seek Your face above all, walk in my ordained seasons, and leave a legacy that glorifies You. Let my life echo in eternity. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Final Charge
“In a world chasing shadows, be a seeker of the Substance—God Himself.”
Will your lifetime count for eternity?

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The Open Heaven 8 May 2025 devotional for today is WHEN GOD WANTS TO BLESS.

This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHEN GOD WANTS TO BLESS

MEMORISE

And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.
Job 42:10

READ: Job 42:10-17

10 And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
11 Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.
12 So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.

13 He had also seven sons and three daughters.
14 And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Kerenhappuch.
15 And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.
16 After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, even four generations.
17 So Job died, being old and full of days.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When God really wants to bless someone, He will go to any length to bless the fellow. In Job 1:8, God asked the devil if he had considered Job. You would think that God just wanted to boast about Job, but by the time you get to the end of Job’s story, you will realise that God was looking for an avenue to bless him with double the things he had already, as we see in Job 42:10: “…the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.” God wanted to bless Job, but He also wanted him to pass through a process that would prove that he was deserving of the blessing.

In Genesis 32:24-29, the Bible tells us that Jacob was left alone to wrestle with a Man until the break of the day. When the Man (who was actually a representation of God) could not defeat him, He touched his leg and dislocated it. Jacob kept wrestling, and the Man had to beg him to let him go. However, Jacob said that he would not do so until he received a blessing, which he eventually got. Clearly, it was an arrangement made by God, as Jacob could ordinarily not have overpowered the man. When God wants to bless you, He can do certain things that seem strange and might not make sense to you or anyone around you. I pray for you today that God will intentionally determine to bless you in this season, in Jesus’ name.

When God wanted to bless me, He led me to a small church in a little corner of Ebute Metta in Lagos, Nigeria. At that time, I was the most educated person in the church, the church auditorium was uncomfortable, and really, I had every reason not to stay. My spiritual father did not go to school, but I was a PhD holder! It looked as if it was only the church that was benefitting from my presence there, but in truth, I was the one who was to benefit by staying where God asked me to stay so that I could fulfil my destiny.

When God wants to bless you, the ingredients He will put together to prepare that blessing may not look like it, but if you cooperate with Him, at the end of the day, you will enjoy His blessings in abundance. If you are willing to submit to His process, He will use every opportunity to decorate your life with His blessings.

KEY POINT

Submit yourself to God’s process, and He will decorate your life with His blessings.

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2 Chronicles 1-4

RCCG HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 8 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Job 42:10 (KJV)

This verse encapsulates God’s ultimate purpose in Job’s trials – not to destroy him, but to double his blessings through testing.

Bible Reading: Job 42:10-17 (KJV)

The passage details Job’s complete restoration after his season of suffering, proving that God’s delays are not denials.

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Key Lessons from the Devotional:

1. God Initiates Tests to Prepare for Greater Blessings

• Job’s Case (Job 1:8-12):
  • God permitted Satan’s attacks to refine Job’s character.
  • The test wasn’t punishment but preparation for double blessings (Job 42:10).
• Modern Application:
  • Your current struggles may be divine setup for future elevation (James 1:2-4).

2. Blessings Often Come Through Unconventional Processes

• Jacob’s Wrestling Match (Genesis 32:24-28):
  • God appeared as an “opponent” to break Jacob’s self-reliance (hip dislocation).
  • The struggle produced a new identity (“Israel”) and covenant blessing.
• Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony:
  • Obedience to serve in a humble church positioned him for destiny.
  • Principle: God’s blessing paths often defy human logic (Isaiah 55:8-9).

3. Three Phases of Divine Blessing Preparation

1. The Selection Phase (Job 1:8, Genesis 32:24)
   • God chooses whom to bless and allows tests to qualify them.
2. The Refining Phase (Job 23:10, Genesis 32:25)
   • Trials remove:
     • Pride (Jacob’s limp)
     • Dependence on wealth (Job’s losses)
     • Self-sufficiency (Author’s academic humility)
3. The Release Phase (Job 42:10, Genesis 32:28)
   • Blessings come after proven character (Romans 5:3-4).

4. Why God Uses Strange Methods

• To eliminate fleshly dependence (2 Corinthians 12:9)
• To authenticate spiritual growth (1 Peter 1:7)
• To establish eternal perspectives (2 Corinthians 4:17)

5. How to Cooperate With God’s Process

1. Recognize Tests as Love (Hebrews 12:6)
   • Job’s suffering was proof of God’s investment in him.
2. Persist Through Discomfort (James 1:12)
   • Jacob refused to let go until blessed – holy stubbornness.
3. Maintain Obedience in Small Things (Luke 16:10)
   • The author’s submission in a “small” church unlocked greater purpose.
4. Bless Your “Tormentors” (Job 42:10)
   • Job’s prayer for his critics triggered his restoration.

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Resisting God’s process forfeits His best (Hebrews 12:25).”
• Promise: “Patient endurance inherits promises (Hebrews 6:12).”

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Modern-Day Applications

For Those in Financial Strain

• Like Job, your “losses” may be prelude to double restoration.
• Pray: “Lord, teach me to steward lack as preparation for abundance.”

For the Spiritually Weary

• Jacob’s all-night wrestle mirrors prolonged spiritual battles.
• Declare: “I won’t let go until You bless me!”

For the Overqualified Serving in “Small” Places

• Pastor Adeboye’s PhD in a humble church proves:
  • Divine positioning > human credentials
  • Obedience precedes influence

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Conclusion: The Theology of Divine Setup

1. God’s blessings are intentional – He engineers circumstances to qualify you.
2. The process is non-negotiable – No cross, no crown (Matthew 16:24-25).
3. Your response determines your reward – Will you trust the Potter’s hands?

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Prayer Response

“Father, I surrender to Your refining process. Help me endure trials as Job, persist like Jacob, and obey like Your servant. I receive grace to emerge purified and doubly blessed. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Final Encouragement
“The same God who allowed your testing has already decreed your triumph.”
Will you trust His process today?

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