This is RCCG Open Heaven daily devotional for adults and teens. By Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Proverbs 29:2
READ: 1 Timothy 2:1-2
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 4 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY PRAYERS
Father, I thank You for all our leaders. Thank you for preserving and protecting them as they bear the responsibility of leadership.
Father, please make our leaders wise and understanding people who love Your will and the people. Let them know Your will and establish Your purposes in their spheres of authority, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please strengthen our leaders in body, mind, and spirit. Help them to bear the burden of leadership effectively, in Jesus’ name.
Lord, please reveal Yourself to those in authority who are yet to experience Your glory. Let them encounter You and surrender to Your leadership, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please let a revival break out among our leaders. Help those who are not living and acting according to Your will to repent, in Jesus’ name.
Lord, please surround everyone in authority with God-fearing counsellors and advisers, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please help our leaders to be selfless and incorruptible, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please grant our leaders divine wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to make the right decisions at all times, in Jesus’ name.
Father, I commit the families and personal affairs of our leaders into Your care. Please uphold and protect all that concerns them with Your mighty hand, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please help our leaders to be humble enough to acknowledge their limitations. Help them embrace Your limitless grace and wisdom, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please protect our leaders from satanic manipulation. Do not let the devil have any influence over them, in Jesus’ name.
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke 6:38
READ: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Many years ago, God asked me what kind of pastor I wanted to be. He asked, “Do you want to be the best or the worst?” I told Him that I want to be the best. He asked further if I want to be the poorest or the richest, and I said that I want to be the richest. I have experienced being poor, and I can tell you that it is not good. For instance, for the first 18 years of my life, I had no pair of shoes because my parents could not afford any.
Shortly after God asked me what kind of pastor I wanted to be, I was at a church gathering, and it was time to give our offerings. Suddenly, God repeated the question He had asked me earlier, and I replied, “The greatest, the best, and the richest.” Then, He said, “Give Me the biggest currency note in your pocket.” That was hard, because it was a lot of money. I almost shouted, “Get behind me, satan,” but I know God’s voice, so l stammered, “Yes, yes, Lord.”
Not long after that, there was another gathering, and He asked the same question again. I gave the same answer, and He said, “Double what you have been giving Me,” so I doubled it.
Not long after that, He asked me to triple it. I did, and then He began to act.
Every day, different people would approach me to give me something, so I started to expect it.
One day, I was about to sleep when I remembered that no one had approached me to give me anything. I told God, “Daddy, I didn’t receive Your messenger today. Nobody gave me anything today.” Around midnight, somebody knocked on my door and said, “Sir, God asked me to give you this.” I asked the fellow how he could be out that late, and he said, “I know that the God who sent me to you will take care of me.”
Beloved, let me ask you, “What kind of Christian would you like to be, a poor one or a rich one?” | want you to trust God and let Him prove Himself in your life as the Almighty Supplier. Give to Him continually out of the resources He has blessed you with, and I can assure you that a time will come when you will say to Him, “God, are these blessings not becoming too much?”
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY
In this edition of Open Heaven, Daddy Adeboye continues the powerful theme of “Trading with God,” focusing on how our level of giving directly dictates the level of our harvest.
Pastor emphasizes that God isn’t just looking for an offering; He is looking for a “trade” that reflects our desire for His best.
Relating the Message to Everyday Life
Most of us want the best in life—the best career, the best health, and the best for our families. Daddy shares a very personal story: when God asked what kind of pastor he wanted to be, he chose to be the best and the richest because he knew the pain of poverty, having spent his first 18 years without a single pair of shoes.
However, being the “richest” or “best” requires a specific kind of “trading”. God tested Pastor by asking him to give the biggest currency note in his pocket. Later, God asked him to double and even triple his giving. In everyday life, this means moving beyond “convenient” giving to “sacrificial” giving. If you want a “running over” blessing, you cannot use a “sparing” measure.
Bible and Life Examples
The Law of the Harvest: As seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6, if you sow sparingly (just a little), you will reap sparingly. But if you sow bountifully (generously), you will reap bountifully.
The Midnight Messenger: Daddy shares that after he obeyed God’s instruction to increase his giving, people began to give to him every single day. One night, when he thought the “streak” had ended, someone knocked on his door at midnight to deliver a gift because God had commanded them to do so. This shows that when you trade with God, He becomes your Almighty Supplier.
The “Pressed Down” Blessing:Luke 6:38 reminds us that when we give, God doesn’t just give back the same amount; He ensures it is “pressed down, shaken together, and running over”.
Deepening Your Understanding with Scripture
2 Corinthians 9:7: “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver“. This shows that the attitude behind your trade is just as important as the amount.
2 Corinthians 9:8: God is able to make all grace abound toward you so that you always have all sufficiency in all things. Trading with God ensures you never run dry.
Action Steps
Check Your Measure: Look at your current giving. Is it “sparing” or “bountiful”? Decide today to increase your “trade” with God.
Give the “Biggest Note”: Next time you are moved to give, don’t look for the smallest change. Like Daddy, challenge yourself to give your “biggest” and see how God responds.
Trust the Supplier: Stop worrying about who will help you. Trust that as you give to God’s work, He will send “messengers” to find you, even at midnight if necessary.
Prayer Points
Father, I thank You because You are the Almighty Supplier of all my needs.
Father, give me the heart and the courage to give bountifully and cheerfully, never grudgingly.
Father, just as You changed Daddy’s story from having no shoes to being blessed, change my story as I trade with You.
Lord, let Your grace abound toward me so that I will always have all sufficiency in all things and abound to every good work.
Father, let my harvest be so great that I will eventually ask, “God, are these blessings not becoming too much?”.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7
READ: 2 Chronicles 1:6-15
6 And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the Lord, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it. 7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. 8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead. 9 Now, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. 10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like. 13 Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel. 14 And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. 15 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Some years ago, a member of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International declared that he would cover the cost of every evangelistic programme held in his chapter throughout that year, and everyone agreed.
Later that year, the man shared the testimonies about what the Lord had done for him as a result of his giving, and the other members of the fellowship were truly amazed. Then, he offered to cover all the costs of the chapter’s evangelistic programmes for the next year, but other members of the fellowship said in unison, “No way!” They also wanted to partake of the blessings that come with giving and didn’t want the man to enjoy them alone.
In today’s Bible reading, we read that Solomon sowed a thousand burnt offerings as a sacrifice to God, and that night, God appeared to him and asked what he wanted. Solomon asked for the gift of wisdom. God granted his request and also gave him unparalleled riches, wealth, and honour.
Solomon was so blessed that the Bible tells us in 2 Chronicles 7:5 that when he gave another offering, he sacrificed 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep!
One of the many beautiful things about trading with God is that God can never owe any man. If you give Him something, He will repay you monumentally. Nobody trades with God and suffers a loss. Hebrews 11:6 calls Him a rewarder of them who diligently seek Him.
John 6:5-13 tells us the story of a boy who offered his five loaves of bread and two small fishes for Jesus to feed the multitudes. What happened next was that he witnessed one of the greatest miracles of all time, as he watched his tiny lunch multiply to feed thousands. Apart from that, he also received twelve baskets of leftover food, which I believe were given to him since it was his lunch that was used to feed the multitude. A child who came with a little lunch pack suddenly needed the help of adults to carry baskets of food back to his house.
Beloved, Ephesians 3:20 says that God can do exceeding abundantly above all that you can ask or think. This clearly shows that you can never trade with God and become worse for it. Whatever you give to God will be given back to you in multiple folds, far beyond your wildest imagination.
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY
In this devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches us a powerful principle titled “Trading with God.”
The core message is simple yet life-changing: you can never give to God and end up a loser.
Daddy uses the law of sowing and reaping from Galatians 6:7 to show us that what we put into God’s kingdom determines what we get out of it.
Relating the Message to Everyday Life
Think of “trading with God” like a spiritual investment. In our world, people invest in stocks or real estate hoping for a profit. However, those markets can crash. Pastor reminds us that trading with God is the only investment with a guaranteed, monumental return.
When you give your time to serve in church, your finances to help the poor, or your talents to spread the Gospel, you aren’t “losing” those things. You are sowing them into a fertile field. As Daddy points out, God is a “rewarder of them who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6).
Bible and Life Examples
Solomon’s Radical Sacrifice: Solomon didn’t just give a regular offering; he offered one thousand burnt offerings. This “extra mile” sacrifice moved God to appear to him that same night. When Solomon asked for wisdom to lead, God was so impressed that He added riches and honour that no king before or after him would ever match. Later, because he saw how well God paid back, Solomon increased his trade to 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep.
The Boy with the Small Lunch: In John 6:5-13, a young boy gave his “tiny lunch” of five loaves and two fish to Jesus. Because he “traded” his meal with the Lord, he didn’t just go home full; he went home with twelve baskets of leftovers. Daddy notes that the boy likely needed adults to help him carry his “profit” home.
The Business Man’s Testimony: Pastor shares a story about a man in a fellowship who volunteered to pay for every evangelistic programme for a year. He received so many blessings and testimonies that the following year, when he tried to do it again, the other members refused! They realized that by letting him pay for everything, they were letting him “monopolize” the blessings.
Deepening Your Understanding with Scripture
To understand this deeper, look at Ephesians 3:20, which says God can do “exceeding abundantly above all that you can ask or think”. This means when you give God your “little,” He doesn’t just give you back “a little more”—He gives back in multiple folds beyond your wildest imagination.
Action Steps
Identify your “Seed”: What do you have that you can trade with God? It could be your time, a specific skill, or a financial seed.
Give Cheerfully and Radically: Don’t just give the minimum. Like Solomon, look for opportunities to give a “thousand-fold” sacrifice that shows your love for God.
Be Consistent: Don’t let others take your place in giving. Stay committed to supporting the Gospel so you can stay in the flow of God’s rewards.
Prayer Points
Father, give me the heart of a cheerful giver and the grace to never be stingy with You.
Father, show me what “seed” I have in my hand today that can be used for Your glory.
Father, as I trade with You, let my harvest be so great that I will need help to carry my blessings home, just like the boy with the five loaves.
Lord, grant me the wisdom to manage the abundance You are bringing into my life, just as You did for Solomon.
While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Genesis 8:22
READ: 1 Corinthians 15:37-44
37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. 39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. 40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
The law of harvest is one of the most powerful laws created by God. It states that ‘whatever a person sows is what he or she will reap’ (Galatians 6:7), and it is so powerful that God applied it to Himself when He wanted more children.
John 12:24 says a corn of wheat must first be sown into the ground and die before it can bring forth much fruit.
So God sowed His only begotten Son (Jesus Christ), so that He might gain many more children, and Jesus would become the firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8:29).
Many years ago, there was a man in Nigeria who would hand out cash to people randomly wherever he went. People followed him everywhere he went because they knew that he would give them money. Some people wondered if he was mad, but he wasn’t; he only discovered that the more he gave out money, the more he received. Anyone who truly discovers the secret of the law of harvest would never be begged to give.
The law of harvest is so powerful that when a person sows a seed of kindness or wickedness, the fellow will harvest what he or she has sown in bountiful folds. Nobody sows a grain of corn and harvests a grain; if you sow a grain of corn, the least harvest you can expect is a cob of corn with many grains.
Job 4:8 says “…they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.” People who spend their time scheming to harm others will eventually fall into the traps they created. Likewise, if you sow kindness, you will reap an abundance of kindness. Hosea 10:12 says that when people sow in righteousness, they will reap in mercy.
Beloved, one thing you must constantly sow as a believer is good works. Dorcas could never have known that the harvest of her good works towards the widows in her community would come in the form of her being resurrected from the dead (Acts 9:36-42) – that is another mystery about the law of harvest.
Today’s Bible reading tells us that whatever is sown often returns in another form because God gives the seed a body as He pleases. Dorcas’ seed of kindness returned in a bigger, better form as God’s gift of resurrection. Keep sowing good works, and watch God repay you in ways beyond your wildest imagination.
KEY POINT
You will reap what you sow; therefore, sow good works everywhere you go.
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY
Hello there, my dear brother/sister in Christ. It is a joy to dive into today’s message with you.
In this Open Heaven devotional, Daddy Adeboye teaches us about a principle that governs the entire universe: The Law of Harvest.
Understanding the Law of Harvest
Pastor starts by reminding us of a fundamental truth from Genesis 8:22: as long as the earth remains, seedtime and harvest will never cease. This isn’t just about farming; it’s a spiritual law that affects every area of your life.
Daddy points out that even God Almighty respects this law. Think about it: God wanted more children, so what did He do? He didn’t just wish for them. According to John 12:24, He sowed His only begotten Son, Jesus, like a grain of wheat into the earth. Because He sowed Jesus, He reaped a harvest of millions of children—including you and me!.
The Multiplication Effect
One beautiful thing Pastor highlights is that your harvest is always bigger than your seed. If you plant one grain of corn, you don’t get one grain back; you get a whole cob with hundreds of grains. This applies to everything:
Kindness: If you sow a little kindness today, God will make sure you reap an abundance of it when you need it most.
Wickedness: On the flip side, Daddy warns us using Job 4:8 that those who “plow iniquity” will reap the same. If someone spends their time trying to trip others up, they are actually digging a pit for themselves.
Real-Life and Biblical Examples
Daddy shares a story about a man in Nigeria who was famous for giving out money to strangers. People thought he was crazy, but he wasn’t. He had simply discovered that the more he gave, the more he received. He was working the law!
In the Bible, we see this with a woman named Dorcas. She didn’t just “go to church”; she sowed seeds of “good works” by making clothes for widows. When she died, those widows cried out to God, and her harvest came in a way she never expected—she was raised from the dead!. Sometimes, your harvest won’t look like your seed; God might take your “seed” of money or time and give you a “harvest” of long life, health, or a miracle.
Everyday Life Application
In your daily life, remember that every word you speak and every action you take is a seed.
When you help a colleague at work, you are sowing. When you give a smile to a stranger, you are sowing.
Don’t be weary in doing good, because your harvest is coming, and it will be “bountiful”.
Action Steps
Identify Your Seeds: Look at your life today. What have you been sowing? If you don’t like the harvest you see (like constant conflict), change the seeds you are planting (start sowing peace).
Sow Purposefully: Don’t wait to be begged. Find a need today—whether it’s financial, emotional, or spiritual—and meet it.
Study the Word: Read 1 Corinthians 15:37-44 to understand how God transforms our small, natural seeds into glorious, spiritual harvests.
Prayer Points
Father, please forgive me for every seed of wickedness or unkindness I have sown in the past. Let Your mercy prevail over judgment in my life.
Lord, give me the grace to be a consistent sower of good works, just like Dorcas, everywhere I go.
Father, help me to trust You with my seeds, knowing that You are the one who gives the increase and brings the harvest in Your perfect time.
Lord, let my harvest be glorious and beyond my wildest imagination, to the glory of Your holy name
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9
READ: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. 4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all. 6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 31 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Some people attain a level of success in life and believe they have reached the pinnacle of success, so they stop doing the things that helped them become successful. Before long, however, they often come to the realisation that they have begun to regress. This is why, if you have found a key that has helped you make progress in any area of your life and become successful, you must keep using it.
The moment a fellow stops doing the things that helped him or her to become successful, such a person will begin to regress.
Genesis 26:12-14 says: Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
Isaac sowed in a time of famine because God told him not to leave the land (Genesis 26:2). He sowed the first year and had a hundred-fold return.
However, he didn’t stop there. I imagine that in the second year, he sowed again, and because he had a hundredfold more than he used to have, he sowed a hundred times more seeds than he sowed the first year and reaped an even greater harvest. I imagine that he kept sowing year after year, thereby compounding his harvest.
As a result, he continued to progress until it reached a point that his prosperity became very evident. He became so prosperous that the king of the country came to tell him that he had become mightier than the entire nation, even though he was an immigrant (Genesis 26:16). Isaac didn’t stop at one level of prosperity; he kept sowing and moving forward until an entire nation envied him.
Of a truth, it is God who gives prosperity. In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul said, ” I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Paul may plant, Apollos may water, but it is God who ultimately gives the increase. However, there will be no increase if nothing has been planted and watered.
This means that the more seeds you plant, the greater your harvest should be. Based on the principle of sowing and reaping, when a person stops planting and watering, the flow of prosperity and increase will also stop. Beloved, do not be tired of sowing because that is the key to perpetual prosperity.
PRAYER POINT
Father, please give me the grace to keep sowing in season and out of season, in Jesus’ name.
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Persistent sowing is the key to perpetual harvest. Do not grow tired of doing good—your harvest is coming. The moment you stop sowing, the flow of increase stops.
BIBLE READING: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
This passage encourages persistent sowing: “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.” It calls for sowing in the morning and evening, for you do not know which will prosper. It warns against waiting for perfect conditions and reminds us that sowing is always worthwhile.
The Danger of Stopping After Success
“Some people attain a level of success in life and believe they have reached the pinnacle of success, so they stop doing the things that helped them become successful. Before long, however, they often come to the realisation that they have begun to regress.”
If You Stop Doing What Got You There
The Result
You begin to regress
The increase stops
You lose what you gained
Your prosperity fades
You think you have arrived
You start declining
“This is why, if you have found a key that has helped you make progress in any area of your life and become successful, you must keep using it. The moment a fellow stops doing the things that helped him or her to become successful, such a person will begin to regress.”
Isaac’s Example: Continuous Sowing Produced Continuous Increase
“Genesis 26:12-14 says: Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great.”
Genesis 26:12-14 – “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great.”
What Isaac Did
The Result
Sowed in a time of famine
Received a hundredfold
Did not stop sowing
He went forward
Continued planting
He became very great
“He sowed the first year and had a hundred-fold return. However, he didn’t stop there. I imagine that in the second year, he sowed again, and because he had a hundredfold more than he used to have, he sowed a hundred times more seeds than he sowed the first year and reaped an even greater harvest.”
Year One
Year Two
The Pattern
Sowed once
Sowed a hundred times more
Continuous sowing
Reaped a hundredfold
Reaped even greater
Compounding increase
“I imagine that he kept sowing year after year, thereby compounding his harvest. As a result, he continued to progress until it reached a point that his prosperity became very evident.”
The Progression
The Outcome
He sowed year after year
His harvest compounded
He did not stop
He became very great
He kept going
The king said he was mightier than the nation
Sowing and Reaping: The Key to Perpetual Prosperity
“Of a truth, it is God who gives prosperity. In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul said, ‘I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.’ Paul may plant, Apollos may water, but it is God who ultimately gives the increase. However, there will be no increase if nothing has been planted and watered.”
1 Corinthians 3:6 – “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.”
The Principle
The Application
Planting and watering are necessary
Without sowing, there is no harvest
God gives the increase
But He gives it on sown seed
If you stop sowing
The increase stops
“This means that the more seeds you plant, the greater your harvest should be. Based on the principle of sowing and reaping, when a person stops planting and watering, the flow of prosperity and increase will also stop.”
How to Keep Sowing and Never Grow Weary (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to maintain perpetual prosperity:
1. Do Not Stop Sowing
Whatever key brought you success—prayer, giving, hard work, studying—keep using it. Do not stop because you have reached a milestone.
2. Sow More As You Get More
Isaac sowed a hundred times more after his first harvest. As God blesses you, increase your sowing. Do not decrease your investment.
3. Sow in Times of Famine
Isaac sowed in a year of famine. Do not wait for perfect conditions. Sow when it is hard. Sow when it costs. That is where the greatest increase comes.
4. Do Not Be Weary in Well-Doing
Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
If You Faint Not
The Result
You will reap in due season
The harvest will come
You will not grow weary
You will keep increasing
5. Trust God for the Increase
God gives the increase. Do your part—sow and water. Trust Him to bring the harvest.
Warning: Stopping Sowing Stops Increase
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: prosperity is not a destination; it is a process.
If You Stop Sowing
The Result
The harvest stops
The increase stops
You begin to regress
You lose what you gained
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Persistent Sowing
Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to keep sowing. Do not grow weary. The harvest is coming.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the harvest You have given me. Help me not to stop sowing. I will not grow weary in well-doing. I will continue to plant and water. I will sow in times of famine. I will sow more as You bless me more. I trust You for the increase. I will not regress. I will go forward. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
The Sowing Audit: What key brought you success? Are you still using it? If you have stopped, begin again today.
The Increase Plan: As God blesses you, increase your sowing. Give more. Pray more. Invest more.
The Weariness Check: Have you grown tired of doing good? Ask God to renew your strength and keep you persistent.
It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed. Exodus 31:17
READ: Exodus 20:8-11
8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 30 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I was so concerned about the church’s growth that I would fast, pray, and preach for years without taking any rest or going on holiday.
Suddenly, I discovered that whenever I preached for more than 15 minutes, I would lose my voice. I followed numerous recommendations from people to combat the issue, such as drinking tea with honey, but it persisted.
One elderly woman discovered what was wrong with me and said, “You are suffering from what is called ‘teacher’s disease’. You keep teaching without resting your voice, and now it is in rebellion.” I asked her for the cure, and she said,
“Don’t talk for 15 days.” I responded, “How am I going to do that with my busy schedule?” She answered and said, “When your voice no longer lasts for up to five minutes when you preach, you’ll do what I said.” Therefore, for the first time since became General Overseer, I took a holiday and went to Germany. I stayed with the Nigerian ambassador there, who had a sauna in his house.
He told me that it warms the body from the inside out, and when I enter, I must exit after 15 minutes at most because I would have been sweating profusely. I went into the sauna, and 5 minutes later, I hadn’t sweated. Ten minutes later, I still hadn’t sweated. It wasn’t until after 15 minutes, when I was supposed to be out, that I began to notice a little sweat.
I stayed in the sauna for 45 minutes before any real sweat came out. I had put my body under so much stress that it wasn’t functioning as it should anymore. Since then, I have learned that I must not overwork myself and must rest from time to time if I am going to fulfil the assignment that God has given me.
In Exodus 20:1-17, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, and you will notice that four of the verses emphasise the law of the Sabbath. God emphasised the need for His people to rest on the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.
To emphasise its importance, God revisited the issue of the Sabbath in Exodus 31:12-17, instructing Moses that anyone who violated the law of the Sabbath should be put to death.
Beloved, getting rest from time to time is important. When you rest as often as you ought to, you will keep yourself refreshed and preserve your life.
KEY POINT
You must always find time to rest if you want to fulfil your God-given assignment.
“It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.”
The Sabbath is not just a command—it is a sign of God’s covenant and a gift for your refreshment. Rest is not optional; it is divine wisdom that preserves your life and effectiveness.
BIBLE READING: Exodus 20:8-11
This passage records the fourth commandment: “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Six days are for labor, but the seventh is a Sabbath of rest dedicated to the Lord. God rested on the seventh day after creation, and He blessed the Sabbath and made it holy. Rest is woven into the fabric of God’s order.
Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: The Cost of Not Resting
“When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I was so concerned about the church’s growth that I would fast, pray, and preach for years without taking any rest or going on holiday.”
What He Did
The Result
Fasted, prayed, and preached without rest
His body began to break down
No holidays, no breaks
His voice rebelled
Driven by zeal
He was heading for burnout
“Suddenly, I discovered that whenever I preached for more than 15 minutes, I would lose my voice. I followed numerous recommendations from people to combat the issue, such as drinking tea with honey, but it persisted.”
The Symptom
The Root Cause
Loss of voice after 15 minutes
Overuse without rest
Tea with honey did not help
Physical discipline was needed
“One elderly woman discovered what was wrong with me and said, ‘You are suffering from what is called ‘teacher’s disease.’ You keep teaching without resting your voice, and now it is in rebellion.’”
The Diagnosis
The Cure
Teacher’s disease
Rest your voice for 15 days
The voice is in rebellion
Take a break
“I asked her for the cure, and she said, ‘Don’t talk for 15 days.’ I responded, ‘How am I going to do that with my busy schedule?’ She answered and said, ‘When your voice no longer lasts for up to five minutes when you preach, you’ll do what I said.’”
The Sauna Experience: A Body Under Stress
“Therefore, for the first time since I became General Overseer, I took a holiday and went to Germany. I stayed with the Nigerian ambassador there, who had a sauna in his house. He told me that it warms the body from the inside out, and when I enter, I must exit after 15 minutes at most because you would have been sweating profusely.”
The Sauna
The Result
15 minutes should produce profuse sweating
He did not sweat
10 minutes—still no sweat
His body was not functioning properly
15 minutes—only a little sweat
He stayed 45 minutes to get any real sweat
“I went into the sauna, and 5 minutes later, I hadn’t sweated. Ten minutes later, I still hadn’t sweated. It wasn’t until after 15 minutes, when I was supposed to be out, that I began to notice a little sweat. I stayed in the sauna for 45 minutes before any real sweat came out.”
What It Revealed
The Lesson
His body was so stressed it could not function normally
Overwork damages your body
It took 45 minutes to do what should take 15
He needed rest to function properly
“I had put my body under so much stress that it wasn’t functioning as it should anymore.”
The Sabbath: God’s Command for Rest
“In Exodus 20:1-17, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, and you will notice that four of the verses emphasise the law of the Sabbath. God emphasised the need for His people to rest on the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.”
Exodus 20:8-11 – “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy… For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth… and rested the seventh day.”
The Command
The Reason
Rest on the seventh day
God rested after creation
Keep it holy
It is a sign of His covenant
Do no work
Your body and spirit need refreshment
“To emphasise its importance, God revisited the issue of the Sabbath in Exodus 31:12-17, instructing Moses that anyone who violated the law of the Sabbath should be put to death.”
Exodus 31:14 – “Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death.”
The Seriousness of Rest
Why It Matters
Death for violating the Sabbath
Rest is life-preserving
It is holy unto the Lord
Rest is not optional
It is a sign forever
Rest is woven into covenant
How to Rest and Refresh Yourself (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the Sabbath command, here is how to preserve your health and effectiveness:
1. Take Regular Breaks
Do not work without rest. Your body is not a machine. It needs time to recover.
2. Observe a Sabbath
Set aside one day each week for rest—no work, no ministry demands, no rushing. Dedicate it to the Lord and allow yourself to be refreshed.
3. Listen to Your Body
When you feel signs of stress, exhaustion, or recurring illness, stop. Rest. Do not push through.
4. Take Holidays
Do not think you are too important to take a break. Daddy Adeboye took a holiday—and it saved his voice and his ministry.
5. Trust God with Your Work While You Rest
God is not dependent on you working every hour of every day. He can sustain His work while you rest. Trust Him.
Warning: Overwork Is Not Faithfulness
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: overworking yourself to the point of breakdown is not pleasing to God—it is disobedience to His design.
If You Do Not Rest
The Result
Your body breaks down
You become ineffective
You cannot fulfill your assignment
Your ministry suffers
You dishonor God’s design
You burn out
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Wisdom to Rest
Daddy Adeboye closes with the truth that rest preserves your life. Do not overwork yourself—it is not God’s plan.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I confess that I have neglected rest. I have pushed my body to the point of breakdown. I have forgotten that You rested after creation. Forgive me. Help me to honor Your Sabbath. Give me wisdom to rest, to take breaks, and to preserve my health. I trust You with my work while I rest. I will not burn out. I will not disobey Your design. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
The Rest Check: Are you overworking yourself? Are you neglecting rest? If so, make a plan to take a break this week.
The Sabbath Commitment: Set aside one day this week for intentional rest—no work, no ministry, no demands.
The Body Audit: Are there signs of stress, burnout, or recurring illness? Listen to your body. Rest before it rebels.
And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. Genesis 2:2
READ: 1 Kings 19:4-8
4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. 5 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. 6 And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.
7 And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee. 8 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 29 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Elijah must have used up a lot of stored-up spiritual energy when he prayed, and fire fell from heaven in 1 Kings 18:36-38. After that, he drew upon the same reservoir of spiritual energy to summon rain from heaven. It had not rained for three and a half years, and the sky was absolutely clear, but he put a significant demand on his reservoir of spiritual energy by praying until it started raining (1 Kings 18:41-45).
Furthermore, he used even more spiritual energy to run faster than the king’s chariot (1 Kings 18:46) for a distance that some Bible scholars estimate to be about seven kilometres. After doing all these, he hadn’t rested or taken time to recharge his spiritual energy when he received news that Queen Jezebel was after his life.
His spiritual energy had been grossly depleted, so he ran for three days and nights to save his life. By the time he got to the juniper tree in today’s Bible reading, he was so weak and spiritually drained that he prayed to God to end his life. As soon as he said this prayer, he fell asleep because he had not slept for more than three days.
The angel of the Lord came to wake him up to eat, and after eating, he fell asleep again, even though he was aware that Queen Jezebel was still after his life. The angel of the Lord had to wake him up a second time to eat again because he needed strength for the great journey ahead of him. You must also take time out to rest and recharge your spiritual energy if you want to run the race ahead of you successfully.
In Genesis 1:1-31, the Bible describes how God created one thing after another. It was a lot of work, but as the account progressed to Genesis 2:2, which is today’s memory verse, you will see that God rested.
Beloved, you cannot be wiser than God. If God Himself rested after creation, then you must also create time to rest from time to time. Do not finish one demanding task after another without taking time to rest.
Many people have overworked themselves to the point of exhaustion, but this is not God’s plan for anyone. He wants you to know when and how to take rests so you don’t burn yourself out.
Beloved, I pray that the Almighty God will shower you with His wisdom so you will know how to preserve your strength, in Jesus’ name.
“And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.”
Even God rested after His work. Rest is not a sign of weakness—it is a divine principle. You cannot sustain spiritual effectiveness without seasons of rest and refueling.
BIBLE READING: 1 Kings 19:4-8
This passage records Elijah’s exhaustion after the victory on Mount Carmel. He had prayed down fire, summoned rain, and outrun Ahab’s chariot. Then Jezebel threatened his life. Depleted and drained, he ran into the wilderness, sat under a juniper tree, and prayed to die. An angel woke him twice, fed him, and told him to eat for the journey ahead. His physical and spiritual depletion required rest and nourishment before he could continue.
Elijah’s Depletion: A Warning to the Overworked
“Elijah must have used up a lot of stored-up spiritual energy when he prayed, and fire fell from heaven in 1 Kings 18:36-38. After that, he drew upon the same reservoir of spiritual energy to summon rain from heaven. It had not rained for three and a half years, and the sky was absolutely clear, but he put a significant demand on his reservoir of spiritual energy by praying until it started raining (1 Kings 18:41-45).”
What Elijah Did
The Spiritual Cost
Called down fire from heaven
Massive spiritual energy output
Prayed for rain after 3.5 years of drought
Continued depletion
Outran the king’s chariot
Physical and spiritual exhaustion
“Furthermore, he used even more spiritual energy to run faster than the king’s chariot (1 Kings 18:46) for a distance that some Bible scholars estimate to be about seven kilometres. After doing all these, he hadn’t rested or taken time to recharge his spiritual energy when he received news that Queen Jezebel was after his life.”
The Threat
His Condition
Jezebel threatened his life
He was spiritually and physically drained
He had no time to recharge
He ran in exhaustion
The Breaking Point: Elijah Prayed to Die
“His spiritual energy had been grossly depleted, so he ran for three days and nights to save his life. By the time he got to the juniper tree in today’s Bible reading, he was so weak and spiritually drained that he prayed to God to end his life.”
1 Kings 19:4 – “And he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.”
What Elijah Felt
The Reality
“I want to die”
He was not suicidal—he was exhausted
“It is enough”
He had depleted all his reserves
“I am not better than my fathers”
Depression often follows spiritual highs
“As soon as he said this prayer, he fell asleep because he had not slept for more than three days.”
The Signs of Depletion
What They Indicate
Suicidal thoughts
Extreme exhaustion
Praying to die
Spiritual and physical burnout
Instant collapse
Need for rest and restoration
God’s Response: Rest and Nourishment
“The angel of the Lord came to wake him up to eat, and after eating, he fell asleep again, even though he was aware that Queen Jezebel was still after his life. The angel of the Lord had to wake him up a second time to eat again because he needed strength for the great journey ahead of him.”
1 Kings 19:5-7 – “And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.”
God’s Prescription for Elijah
What You Need
Rest
Sleep, Sabbath, restoration
Food
Physical and spiritual nourishment
Time to recharge
Do not rush back into battle
“You must also take time out to rest and recharge your spiritual energy if you want to run the race ahead of you successfully.”
Even God Rested
“In Genesis 1:1-31, the Bible describes how God created one thing after another. It was a lot of work, but as the account progressed to Genesis 2:2, which is today’s memory verse, you will see that God rested.”
Genesis 2:2 – “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested.”
God’s Example
Why It Matters
He worked, then rested
Rest is part of His design
He blessed the Sabbath
Rest is holy, not lazy
He did not work endlessly
Burnout is not from God
“Beloved, you cannot be wiser than God. If God Himself rested after creation, then you must also create time to rest from time to time. Do not finish one demanding task after another without taking time to rest.”
How to Rest and Recharge (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to preserve your strength and avoid burnout:
1. Recognize the Signs of Depletion
When you feel hopeless, exhausted, irritable, or spiritually dry—these may be signs you need rest. Do not ignore them.
2. Take Time to Rest
Mark 6:31 – “And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while.”
Jesus told His disciples to rest. Do the same. Take a break from ministry, work, and even prayer if you need physical rest.
3. Eat and Be Nourished
Elijah was fed twice before his journey. You need physical nourishment and spiritual food. Eat well. Read God’s word. Feed your soul.
4. Sleep
Do not sacrifice sleep for productivity. God created sleep to restore your body and mind. Do not neglect it.
5. Take Sabbaths
Set aside time weekly to rest from work, ministry, and demands. Let your body and spirit recover.
Warning: Burnout Is Not God’s Will
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: overworking yourself to the point of exhaustion is not God’s plan.
If You Do Not Rest
The Result
You burn out
You become ineffective
You lose perspective
You may want to give up
You become vulnerable
The enemy can attack
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Wisdom to Rest
Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that God will give you wisdom to preserve your strength. Rest is not laziness—it is obedience to God’s design.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You that even You rested after creation. Forgive me for neglecting rest and driving myself to exhaustion. Help me to recognize when I am depleted. Teach me to rest, to eat, to sleep, and to recharge. I do not want to burn out. I do not want to pray to die in exhaustion. Give me wisdom to preserve my strength—so I can run the race ahead of me successfully. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
The Exhaustion Check: Are you feeling depleted, exhausted, or hopeless? Stop. Rest. Do not push through.
The Rest Commitment: Set aside one day this week for intentional rest—no work, no ministry demands, just rest and recharging.
The Elijah Reflection: Remember Elijah. A mighty prophet asked to die. It was not his lack of faith—it was his lack of rest. Do not let the same happen to you.
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Jude 1:20
READ: Mark 14:32-50
32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. 37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. 43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? 49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. 50 And they all forsook him, and fled.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 28 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Yesterday, I mentioned that you should recharge your spiritual energy whenever you feel a hunger in your spirit. This is very important; however, you should also continue to refuel your spiritual energy even when you don’t feel a spiritual hunger so that you can be prepared ahead of any emergency.
This is what I refer to as ‘extra oil. Extra oil is the reservoir of prayers and fasting that you have previously done and the Bible verses you have memorised that will come in handy when you are suddenly faced with a challenge. That is why you should always pray, fast, and study the word of God more than you think is necessary, because on days when you need a quick spiritual surge of power, it is from the reservoir that you have built that you will quickly recharge your energy.
For example, temptations can arise on a day when you are not fully charged, and you will need strength to resist them. It is from your extra oil that the strength will come. Likewise, if danger suddenly shows up or disaster strikes, you will need to switch to a war mode quickly, and that can only happen when you have a reservoir of oil in you. In such moments, you can start by speaking in tongues. As you speak in tongues, you will draw from the extra oil in your reservoir, and before long, you will feel a surge of power, and then you will be able to solve the problem at hand. However, nothing will happen if there is no extra oil in your reservoir, even if you speak vehemently in tongues when facing a disaster.
Child of God, nobody prepares for war on a battlefield. Oftentimes, commanders and soldiers plan their battle strategies long before wars break out.
In Matthew 26:3644, the Bible recounts how Jesus spent time praying earnestly in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was arrested. While He prayed, His disciples slept; therefore, when challenges arose, they had no extra oil to draw from, so they fled. Peter denied Jesus, and all the other disciples fainted on the day of adversity because their strength was small (Proverbs 24:10).
Beloved, pray more than you think is necessary before the day of adversity comes. Prayer is never a waste. Speak in tongues often, and spend ample time in God’s presence so that when the day of adversity comes, you will have more than enough extra oil to draw strength from.
PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to immerse myself in prayer and give myself to the study of Your word daily.
“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.”
Building spiritual strength is not a one-time event—it is a continuous process. Praying in the Holy Ghost builds you up and creates a reservoir of power for times of emergency.
BIBLE READING: Mark 14:32-50
This passage records Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, praying earnestly while His disciples slept. When the hour of trial came, Jesus was prepared—but the disciples, having no extra oil, fled in fear. Peter, who had boasted of his loyalty, denied Jesus three times. Their failure was not in the moment of crisis; it was in the lack of preparation beforehand.
Extra Oil: The Reservoir of Spiritual Strength
“Yesterday, I mentioned that you should recharge your spiritual energy whenever you feel a hunger in your spirit. This is very important; however, you should also continue to refuel your spiritual energy even when you don’t feel a spiritual hunger so that you can be prepared ahead of any emergency.”
Recharging When Hungry
Building Extra Oil
Responding to a felt need
Preparing for future emergencies
Essential for daily strength
Essential for sudden crises
Keeps you going
Keeps you standing
“This is what I refer to as ‘extra oil.’ Extra oil is the reservoir of prayers and fasting that you have previously done and the Bible verses you have memorised that will come in handy when you are suddenly faced with a challenge.”
Matthew 25:4 – “But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”
Extra Oil Includes
How It Helps
Prayers you have prayed
Available when you need quick power
Fasting you have done
Builds spiritual stamina
Bible verses memorized
Available for immediate use
Worship and praise
Releases strength in crisis
Why You Must Build Extra Oil
“That is why you should always pray, fast, and study the word of God more than you think is necessary, because on days when you need a quick spiritual surge of power, it is from the reservoir that you have built that you will quickly recharge your energy.”
If You Have Extra Oil
If You Have No Extra Oil
You can handle sudden emergencies
You faint in the day of adversity
You have strength to resist temptation
You fall into sin
You can pray through the crisis
You are helpless
The Disciples’ Failure: No Extra Oil
“In Matthew 26:36-44, the Bible recounts how Jesus spent time praying earnestly in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was arrested. While He prayed, His disciples slept; therefore, when challenges arose, they had no extra oil to draw from, so they fled.”
What Jesus Did
What the Disciples Did
Prayed earnestly
Slept
Built extra oil
Had no reservoir
Faced the cross with strength
Fled in fear
“Peter denied Jesus, and all the other disciples fainted on the day of adversity because their strength was small (Proverbs 24:10).”
Proverbs 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”
The Disciples’ Small Strength
The Result
They did not pray enough
They fled when tested
They had no extra oil
They denied their Lord
They slept instead of watching
They could not stand
How to Build Extra Oil (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to build a reservoir of spiritual strength:
1. Pray More Than You Think Is Necessary
Do not pray only when you feel like it. Pray when you are tired, when you are busy, when you are already spiritually full. Build a surplus.
2. Speak in Tongues Often
Jude 1:20 – “Building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.”
Praying in tongues builds you up. Do it regularly—not just in church services. Let it be a daily discipline.
3. Fast Beyond the Bare Minimum
Do not fast only when there is a crisis. Fast regularly. Build spiritual stamina.
4. Memorize Scripture
You cannot quote Scripture in a crisis if you have not hidden it in your heart. Memorize verses now so they will be available when you need them.
5. Watch and Pray
Do not be like the disciples who slept when they should have prayed. Watch. Pray. Prepare.
Warning: Nobody Prepares for War on the Battlefield
“Child of God, nobody prepares for war on a battlefield. Oftentimes, commanders and soldiers plan their battle strategies long before wars break out.”
The Wise Soldier
The Foolish Soldier
Prepares before the war
Waits until the battle begins
Builds strength in peacetime
Runs out of strength in crisis
Has extra oil
Has only what is needed for today
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Extra Oil
Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to pray more than you think is necessary so that when the day of adversity comes, you will have more than enough.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I do not want to be like the disciples who slept when they should have prayed. I do not want to faint in the day of adversity. Help me to build extra oil—a reservoir of prayers, fasting, Scripture, and worship. I will pray more than I think is necessary. I will speak in tongues often. I will fast regularly. I will store up Your word in my heart. When the day of trial comes, let me have more than enough to stand. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
The Extra Oil Audit: Do you have a reserve of spiritual strength, or are you living day to day? If you are running on empty, start building today.
The Tongues Commitment: Set aside time each day to pray in tongues. Let it build you up.
The Watch and Pray Reminder: When you feel like sleeping instead of praying, remember the disciples. Watch and pray.
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. Hebrews 12:24
READ: Leviticus 17:11, Matthew 26:27-29
11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 27 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
God created man such that he would constantly need refuelling. That is why He made sure that every day would be followed by a night so that, if you have worked very hard during the day, you can sleep and retuel your energy at night. Also, after you have eaten breakfast and worked for some time, you are expected to take a break for lunch to refuel.
The Almighty God created hunger to remind you that you are running low on energy, so you can go ahead and recharge by eating. In the same way batteries must be recharged from time to time so they can remain effective, you must constantly recharge yourself spiritually so that you will not become spiritually ineffective.
Whenever you begin to run low on spiritual energy, there will be a hunger in your spirit, and you will feel the need to refill. When that hunger comes, please don’t ignore it. Start fasting and praying immediately to recharge your spiritual energy. If you allow the hunger to persist, you will become weak, and this may cause you to faint in the day of adversity (Proverbs 24:10).
God, in His infinite mercy, has also provided the Holy Communion as a very effective way for Christians to refuel spiritually. The wine of the Holy Communion represents the blood of Jesus, and since the life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11), then the life of Jesus is in His blood. You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.
People who belong to occult groups understand the power of blood. When members of the occult want to receive more power, they are asked to make sacrifices that involve blood. The greater the power they seek, the greater the sacrifices required. In most cases, those who rise to the highest levels of such groups are asked to drink the blood of their victims for quicker and greater empowerment.
As children of God, when we partake of the Holy Communion, we partake of the blood of our risen Lord. Today’s memory verse tells us that the blood of Jesus speaks better things than that of Abel. When you are weak, the blood of Jesus will speak strength and might into you.
Beloved, never wait until you are completely drained of your spiritual strength. Whenever you find yourself getting weak spiritually, partake of the Holy Communion to recharge yourself, and you will receive fresh energy from the endless life of Christ.
KEY POINT
Partaking of the Holy Communion will refuel your spiritual energy.
“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”
The blood of Jesus is not silent—it speaks. It declares mercy, forgiveness, and life. When you are weak, His blood speaks strength and refreshing into your spirit.
BIBLE READING: Leviticus 17:11, Matthew 26:27-29
Leviticus 17:11 – “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls.”
Matthew 26:27-28 – “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
The life of the flesh is in the blood. In the Old Testament, blood atoned for sin. In the New Covenant, the blood of Jesus cleanses, empowers, and speaks life into us.
You Must Constantly Refuel Spiritually
“God created man such that he would constantly need refuelling. That is why He made sure that every day would be followed by a night so that, if you have worked very hard during the day, you can sleep and refuel your energy at night. Also, after you have eaten breakfast and worked for some time, you are expected to take a break for lunch to refuel.”
Physical Refuelling
Spiritual Refuelling
Sleep recharges the body
Prayer and fasting recharge the spirit
Food restores physical strength
The Holy Communion restores spiritual strength
Hunger reminds you to eat
Spiritual hunger reminds you to seek God
“The Almighty God created hunger to remind you that you are running low on energy, so you can go ahead and recharge by eating. In the same way batteries must be recharged from time to time so they can remain effective, you must constantly recharge yourself spiritually so that you will not become spiritually ineffective.”
Do Not Ignore Spiritual Hunger
“Whenever you begin to run low on spiritual energy, there will be a hunger in your spirit, and you will feel the need to refill. When that hunger comes, please don’t ignore it. Start fasting and praying immediately to recharge your spiritual energy.”
Signs of Spiritual Hunger
What to Do
Weakness in prayer
Fast and pray
Lack of desire for God’s word
Partake of the Holy Communion
Spiritual dryness
Seek God’s presence
“If you allow the hunger to persist, you will become weak, and this may cause you to faint in the day of adversity (Proverbs 24:10).”
Proverbs 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”
If You Ignore Spiritual Hunger
The Result
You become weak
You faint in the day of adversity
You lose effectiveness
You cannot withstand the enemy
You grow dry
You miss God’s best
The Holy Communion: A Powerful Way to Refuel
“God, in His infinite mercy, has also provided the Holy Communion as a very effective way for Christians to refuel spiritually. The wine of the Holy Communion represents the blood of Jesus, and since the life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11), then the life of Jesus is in His blood. You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.”
Leviticus 17:11 – “For the life of the flesh is in the blood.”
The Blood of Jesus
What It Does
The life of Jesus is in His blood
It speaks strength into you
It cleanses from sin
It restores your spirit
It empowers you
It recharges your spiritual battery
“You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.”
The Occult World’s Understanding of Blood
“People who belong to occult groups understand the power of blood. When members of the occult want to receive more power, they are asked to make sacrifices that involve blood. The greater the power they seek, the greater the sacrifices required. In most cases, those who rise to the highest levels of such groups are asked to drink the blood of their victims for quicker and greater empowerment.”
The Occult Uses Blood
The Believer Partakes of Blood
Sacrifices of victims
The blood of Jesus
Blood for demonic power
Blood for divine life
Blood that curses
Blood that blesses
The Blood of Jesus Speaks Better Things
“As children of God, when we partake of the Holy Communion, we partake of the blood of our risen Lord. Today’s memory verse tells us that the blood of Jesus speaks better things than that of Abel. When you are weak, the blood of Jesus will speak strength and might into you.”
Hebrews 12:24 – “And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”
The Blood of Abel
The Blood of Jesus
Cried out for vengeance (Genesis 4:10)
Speaks mercy and forgiveness
Called for judgment
Speaks life and peace
Could not save
Saves to the uttermost
How to Refuel Spiritually (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to keep your spiritual batteries charged:
1. Recognize the Signs of Spiritual Weakness
When you feel dry, unmotivated to pray, or disconnected from God, do not ignore it. Spiritual hunger is your signal to refuel.
2. Fast and Pray
Fasting breaks the power of the flesh and recharges your spirit. Do not wait until you are completely drained. Start fasting and praying immediately.
3. Partake of the Holy Communion Regularly
Do not treat the Communion as a mere ritual. Receive it by faith. The blood of Jesus speaks strength, healing, and life into you.
4. Drink Worthily
Examine yourself before partaking. Come with a repentant heart. Do not partake casually. Partake with faith and reverence.
5. Stay Connected to the Source
You cannot run on empty. Stay connected to Jesus through prayer, His word, and the Communion. He is your source of life.
Warning: Spiritual Neglect Leads to Fainting
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: if you ignore spiritual hunger, you will faint in the day of adversity.
If You Neglect Refuelling
The Result
You grow weak
You cannot stand in trials
You become dry
You lose your effectiveness
You faint in adversity
You miss your destiny
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Spiritual Refuelling
Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to partaking of the Holy Communion to receive fresh energy from the endless life of Christ.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the blood of the New Covenant. I thank You that Your blood speaks better things than the blood of Abel. When I am weak, Your blood speaks strength. When I am dry, Your blood speaks life. I come to You to refuel my spirit. I do not want to faint in the day of adversity. I will fast and pray. I will partake of Your Communion worthily. Let Your blood refresh me, renew me, and empower me. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
The Hunger Check: Are you feeling spiritually dry? Do not ignore it. Set aside time today to fast and pray.
The Communion Commitment: Partake of the Holy Communion with faith and reverence. Let the blood of Jesus speak life into you.
The Refueling Routine: Make spiritual refueling a habit—daily prayer, weekly Communion, regular fasting.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
READ: Daniel 1:8-20
8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. 10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.
11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. 13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. 14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. 15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.
16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse. 17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. 18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. 19 And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. 20 And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 26 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
Yesterday, I discussed some benefits of having the fear of God, and today I will discuss how having the fear of God can give you access to the secrets of His heart.
The Bible says in Psalm 25:14 that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will reveal His covenant to them. God shares His secrets with those who fear Him, just like we humans tend to confide in those who believe in us and hold us in high regard.
Abraham was someone who feared the Lord, and in turn, he was given access to the secrets of God’s heart. When God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, He said”…. Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do:” (Genesis 18:17). God can only say such about the people who fear Him because He knows that they will cherish His secrets.
Daniel was another person who gained tremendous insights because of how he feared and honoured God. He was taken into captivity at a young age, but his fear of the Lord led him to remain faithful to Him.
The Bible says in Daniel 1:8 that he purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat. He honoured God by being faithful to Him even in a foreign land and also led his companions to do the same. God, in turn, honoured his decision by making him and his companions ten times better than their peers (Daniel 1:20). When the king had a dream that none of the magicians in the land could tell or interpret, God revealed it to Daniel (Daniel 2:19).
Beloved, when you fear God, you will never lack spiritual knowledge and insight because God will always make sure that you have access to it.
Today’s memory verse says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and Psalm 111:10 also says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Everyone who feared the Lord in the Bible had access to uncommon knowledge.
If you want to access that kind of knowledge, you have to fear God. If you want God to give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places, just as He promised in Isaiah 45:3, you must honour Him with your thoughts, decisions, and actions. I pray that the Almighty God will give you access to the secrets of His heart as you honour Him with your life, in Jesus’ name.
KEY POINT
Those who fear God have access to uncommon insights and knowledge.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 9-12
HYMN: All to Jesus
OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 26 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
The fear of God is not only the foundation of wisdom—it is the gateway to divine knowledge. Those who fear Him are entrusted with secrets that the world cannot access.
BIBLE READING: Daniel 1:8-20
This passage records Daniel’s resolve not to defile himself with the king’s food. He and his three friends chose to honor God rather than compromise. God gave them knowledge, skill, and wisdom—and they were found ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers in the kingdom. Their fear of God unlocked supernatural insight and favor.
God Shares His Secrets with Those Who Fear Him
“The Bible says in Psalm 25:14 that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will reveal His covenant to them. God shares His secrets with those who fear Him, just like we humans tend to confide in those who believe in us and hold us in high regard.”
Psalm 25:14 – “The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.”
Those Who Fear God Receive
Those Who Do Not Fear God
Access to God’s secrets
They walk in ignorance
Revelation of His covenant
They miss His purposes
Divine insight and wisdom
They remain in darkness
Abraham: The Friend Who Knew God’s Plans
“Abraham was someone who feared the Lord, and in turn, he was given access to the secrets of God’s heart. When God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, He said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?’ (Genesis 18:17).”
Genesis 18:17 – “And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?”
Why God Revealed to Abraham
What It Means for You
Abraham feared God
God shares His plans with those who fear Him
Abraham was God’s friend
Friendship with God comes through reverent awe
God trusted him with secrets
He will trust you too
“God can only say such about the people who fear Him because He knows that they will cherish His secrets.”
Daniel: Uncommon Knowledge Through the Fear of God
“Daniel was another person who gained tremendous insights because of how he feared and honoured God. He was taken into captivity at a young age, but his fear of the Lord led him to remain faithful to Him.”
Daniel 1:8 – “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat.”
Daniel’s Fear of God
How He Honored God
He purposed in his heart
He refused to defile himself
He remained faithful
He honored God in a foreign land
He led his companions
They followed his example
“God, in turn, honoured his decision by making him and his companions ten times better than their peers (Daniel 1:20).”
Daniel 1:20 – “And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.”
The Result of Fearing God
The Outcome
Ten times better than their peers
Supernatural excellence
Wisdom beyond their years
Divine insight
Favor with the king
Promotion and influence
“When the king had a dream that none of the magicians in the land could tell or interpret, God revealed it to Daniel (Daniel 2:19).”
Daniel 2:19 – “Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision.”
The King’s Problem
Daniel’s Access
No one could interpret the dream
God revealed it to Daniel
The magicians were helpless
The man who feared God had the answer
The Fear of God Unlocks Treasures of Darkness
“If you want to access that kind of knowledge, you have to fear God. If you want God to give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places, just as He promised in Isaiah 45:3, you must honour Him with your thoughts, decisions, and actions.”
Isaiah 45:3 – “And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.”
What God Gives
To Whom
Treasures of darkness
Those who fear Him
Hidden riches in secret places
Those who honor Him
Divine knowledge and insight
Those who walk in reverence
How to Access God’s Secrets (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to position yourself for divine revelation:
1. Cultivate the Fear of God
Reverence God in your thoughts, decisions, and actions. Do not treat sin lightly. Honor Him with your life.
2. Purpose in Your Heart to Remain Faithful
Like Daniel, make a decision not to defile yourself. Choose holiness over compromise. Your fear of God will be seen in your choices.
3. Honor God in Every Area
Honor Him with your time, your words, your finances, and your relationships. Let your life be a living sacrifice.
4. Seek God’s Face, Not Just His Hand
Do not only seek answers—seek the One who gives answers. When you fear God, He reveals His secrets to you.
5. Obey What He Reveals
God reveals His secrets to those who will act on them. Do not ignore what He shows you. Obey and walk in His covenant.
Warning: Those Who Do Not Fear God Walk in Darkness
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: without the fear of God, you remain ignorant of His purposes.
Without the Fear of God
With the Fear of God
You walk in darkness
You walk in divine light
You miss His secrets
You access His covenant
You are confused
You have wisdom and insight
Conclusion: Your Prayer for the Fear of God
Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that God will give you access to the secrets of His heart as you honor Him with your life.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I desire to fear You with all my heart. I want to honor You with my thoughts, decisions, and actions. Like Daniel, I purpose in my heart not to defile myself. I will not compromise my faith for the world’s approval. I want access to Your secrets. I want to know Your heart. Show me the hidden riches and treasures of darkness. Let me be ten times better than those who do not know You. I will cherish Your secrets and walk in obedience. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
The Fear Check: Are you living in a way that honors God, or are you compromising like the world? Ask God to give you a reverent fear.
The Daniel Purpose: Identify one area where you need to purpose in your heart not to defile yourself. Make a firm decision today.
The Secret Access Prayer: Daily pray: “Lord, reveal Your secrets to me. Let me know Your heart.”
