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The Open Heaven 9 January 2025 devotional for today: KEEP PUSHING

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 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: KEEP PUSHING

MEMORISE:
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
2 Thessalonians 3:13

READ: Luke 9:57-62
57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 9 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

During natural childbirth, a woman is required to push the baby out. No matter how many times she pushes, until the baby comes out, she must keep pushing. The moment she gives the final push that brings the baby out, she becomes a new person – a mother.

As a Christian, you will never be done pushing until you have put on a new body in Christ. No matter how much you have achieved in the past, you must keep pushing until you see the Lord in glory (Philippians 3:13-14). Many people started out right; they achieved many great things for God, but as time went on, they stopped pushing. They stopped fasting and praying as they used to, and they missed the glory that would have been theirs.

At a time when there was serious persecution against Christians in Russia, five Christian boys were captured by Russian soldiers and thrown into a freezing pond in the middle of winter. The soldiers started a fire and said that those who would deny Jesus could come out of the pond and warm themselves by the fire. Slowly, the boys started freezing, and at a point, one of them called out to the soldiers and said that he was ready to deny Jesus. As one or the soldiers went to get him out, the Lord opened his eyes, and he saw five angels holding crowns, one for each of the boys. However, the angel holding the crown of the boy who had denied Jesus was turning back to return with the crown. That boy had suffered for long for Christ, but at the tail end, he gave up and missed his crown.

Beloved, it doesn’t matter how much you have done for God; if you give up now, you will miss your crown. Don’t let the pleasures of this life distract you; don’t let the lure of sin take you out of the way of righteousness. Keep pushing by praying, studying your Bible, fasting, oftending fellowships, and living holy. Do not be weary in well doing (Galatians 6:9).

In Philippians 3:13, Apostle Paul said,
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” Forget the things you have achieved in the past; they are not as important as the things you must do for God in the future. I pray that you will keep soaring until the end, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please keep me standing until I see You in glory.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 29-31

HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

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The Open Heaven 8 January 2025 devotional for today: GROWING IN WISDOM

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 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GROWING IN WISDOM

MEMORISE:
And Jesus Increased In wisdom and stature. and in favour with God and man
Luke 2:52

READ: Job 32:4-9
4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

The longer you have spent on earth, the wiser you are expected to be. This is why people never ask how young you are, rather, they ask how old you are. In reality, they are asking, how much wisdom have you garnered? This is in line with Job 12:12, which says, “With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.”

In Yorubaland, when people do not act their age, they are called Agba iya, meaning ‘old for nothing’. When people are unserious with their lives, even though they are advancing in age they are called agba iya. May you not be old for nothing, in Jesus’ name.

Proverbs 22:15 says that there is foolishness locked in the heart of a child. Therefore, everybody starts out being foolish. This is an interesting fact about life; the child of a servant and that of a president will both start the journey of life alike as newborns. However, their choices in life will determine how they will end.

For the first 18 years of my life, I walked around barefooted. Today, by God’s grace, I can wear a different pair of shoes every day for a whole year if I choose to. This is because I have walked with the ancient of days, and His Holy Spirit has continually given me wisdom that I have applied to make my life better. Regardless of your age, you can walk in wisdom if you yield yourself to the instructions of the Holy Spirit; He is the source of all knowledge and wisdom (Colossians 2:1-3).

When I was younger. l had an older brother who was tall and strong. One day, he erred and my father beat him such that he cried like a baby. When I saw my strong brother crying I determined never to do anything that would make my father beat me. If you are wise. you will not make some mistakes in life; you will recognise danger and avoid it as much as possible.

If you know the consequences of an action and still take that action, you are an agba iya. Committing sin and refusing to repent leads to eternal separation from God. If you are wise, you will choose to be holy because that is the only way to see God (Hebrews 12:14).

Beloved, if you haven’t been wise with your decisions so far in life, it is time to yield to the Holy Spirit and surrender to His leading.

REFLECTION

Are you growing in wisdom with the help of the Holy Spirit?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 26-28

HYMN 29: WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER ATTENDETH MY WAY

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The Open Heaven 7 January 2025 devotional for today: WHEN GOD PROMOTES

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHEN GOD PROMOTES

MEMORISE:
This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
1 Timothy 3:1

READ: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-10
2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 7 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When I see Christians celebrating because they have been promoted to higher positions of influence in God’s kingdom, I wonder if they really know what serving God is about. When someone is promoted from leading 10 people to leading 100 people in God’s kingdom, such a fellow should be sober. This Is because the demons that will be posted to bring him or her down will not only increase in number but also in rank. Also, he or she will become accountable to God for more people. It is tough enough to be accountable for one person, let alone multiple people.

When Joshua was promoted to become the national leader of Israel, God had to tell him multiple times to be courageous. why then do people celebrate when they are given greater assignments in the kingdom? Could it be because their focus is not on the work but on the prestige and benefits that come with the new office?

If God puts you in charge of the souls of men. you must recognise that at the end of your life here on earth, you will give account to God for every soul that He put in your care. In John 17:12, Jesus said:
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

If Jesus could give an account of the people in His care while He was on the earth, how much more His disciples? This is why James 3:1 says that the judgement for those who are leaders in His kingdom will be greater than that of others. Therefore, the more people you are teaching the word of God and disciplining, the more people you will have to account for. This invariably means that when God promotes you, you have to work, fast, and pray more.

When I was pastoring just a few people within one state in Nigeria, I used to sleep all night. During this period, one day, I saw my Father-in-the-Lord praying all night, and I was worried. In the morning, I asked him if all was well. He laughed and told me that I would understand later. Now, I understand because all-night prayers have also become my lifestyle.

When you serve God, He will promote you, however, you must take the promotion as an opportunity to work harder.

KEY POINT:

The meaning of promotion in God’s kingdom is more work and sacrifices.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 24-25

HYMN 32: TO THE WORK! TO THE WORK! WE ARE SERVANTS OF GOD

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The Open Heaven 6 January 2025 devotional for today: WHEN GOD CALLS

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHEN GOD CALLS

MEMORISE:
And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 9:23

READ: Matthew 8:19-23
19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Nowadays, many see God’s call as a call to a higher social status. Even though God rewards those who work hard to please Mim with influence and wealth, His call to service is a call to put Him first in everything. In Matthew 19:16-24, a rich man, who had been careful to obey God’s commandments, approached Jesus and said, “Lord, I have obeyed all your commands, and I have kept all the law, but somehow, I feel that something is missing. What do I lack?” Jesus replied: “If thou wilt be perfect, so ana sell that thou nast, and give To the poor, and thou shalt nave treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.” On hearing this, he became sorrowful because he had many possessions and obviously valued them more than following Jesus. Beloved, when God calls you, following Him must be your only focus, and you should be ready to surrender anything He asks of you, including your life (Luke 14:26).

Those who will heed God’s call must see Him as their only source. This is why in Numbers 18:20, God told Aaron that he would have no inheritance among the Israelites because He would be his inheritance. In Ezekiel 44:28, God said that He would be the inheritance of His priests.

God is not against you taking up secular jobs (except He has specifically told you not to); however, He wants you to see Him as your only source. If God calls you, no matter how wealthy or influential you are, He will first take you through a wilderness to be sure that you are serious about serving Him and that you are not just serving Him for material gains. If you lose patience in the wilderness season and start going after material things, you are not fit for the call. This is why we have many half-baked ministers of God today; when God was building them in their wilderness season, they rebelled against Him and found alternatives.

Those who will be used mightily by God must be willing to trust Him wholeheartedly. Hebrews 11:6 says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith is built when you let go of everything you can rely on and focus on God alone. The good news is, after He has truly seen that your faith is solely in Him, He will begin to raise you up, and when God raises you, there is no limit.

KEY POINT:

Those who will be used mightily by God must be willing to trust Him wholeheartedly

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 21-23

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

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The Open Heaven 5 January 2025 devotional for today: WHOM GOD CALLS

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OPEN HEAVEN 5 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHOM GOD CALLS

MEMORISE:
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Romans 12:11

READ: Proverbs 6:6-11
6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 5 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

There are people who claim to have been called by God, but when you look closely. you will realise that they are only going into ministry because they failed at everything else. Today, I will be discussing some of the things God looks for in the people He calls into service.

Anyone who will receive the call of God cannot be lazy. God does not call lazy people. If someone is lazy, that fellow is useless to himself or herself. When you look at everyone whom God called in the Bible, you will discover that they were all busy people. Jesus called Peter after he had fished all night – lazy people don’t work all night. When Elisha received the call of God through Elijah, he was on the farm plowing with twelve yokes of oxen before him (1 Kings 19:19).

God works with the principle He stated in Luke 16:10:
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

If you are not faithful in the earthly work that you are doing now, God will not commit souls into your hands. Jesus asked in Mark 8:36, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” In other words, He was saying that just one human soul is more valuable than the entire world. Therefore, souls are too precious for Him to commit into the hands of a lazy person.

God is not lazy. Jesus Christ said in John 5:17 that His Father works, and He works too. Since Amos 3:3 says that two cannot walk together except they agree, then you cannot work with God if you are lazy.

People who are lazy and want to serve God in ministry are people who want to eat without working; this is totally against the will of God. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 says that those who do not work should not eat. After God created man, the first thing He gave him was work.

And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. Genesis 2:15

The Scripture above shows how important work is to God. Beloved, the next time you see lazy people claiming that God has called them into ministry, stay away from them because God does not call lazy people.

KEY POINT:

God does not call lazy people.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 18-20

HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

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The Open Heaven 4 January 2025 devotional for today: ALL THINGS NEW 2

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OPEN HEAVEN 4 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALL THINGS NEW II

MEMORISE:
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Psalm 40:3

READ: Isaiah 43:18-22
18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
20 The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.
21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
22 But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 4 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today, I’ll be concluding my discussion on letting go of all the old things that can limit God from doing new things in your life. I pray that nothing will hinder the new things God has planned for you this year, in Jesus’ name.

For 430 years, the children of Israel were in captivity in Egypt (Exodus 12:40). They were in bondage under Pharaoh and the Egyptians until one night when God decided to bring them out. God did a new thing, and a nation was born in one day. God is not bound by time or any other limitations around us. He said in Jeremiah 32:27 that nothing is too hard for Him to do.

God can do new things in strange ways that will cause men to marvel at His great wonders. It is in the realm of men that we say that there is nothing new; after all, Ecclesiastes 1:9 says that there is nothing new under the sun. However, God dwells above the sun; He dwells in the heavens and does as He pleases (Psalm 115:3).

Now, when God says that He will make all things new, there are certain things He expects from a fellow who is about to enter into His newness. As I mentioned yesterday, God will not put old wine in new wineskins (Luke 5:37-39). Thus, if you are going to enter into the new things that God has in store for you this year, you must be prepared to reposition yourself.

The question, however, is, how can you position yourself for the new things that God wants to do in your life? You can reposition yourself through persistent prayers. Jesus once told the story of a widow who wanted a total turnaround in her life. For a long time, she had been tormented by her adversary, and she kept going to the judge for help. Her persistent visits eventually made the judge to arise and help her. Jesus told this story to emphasise the importance of persistent prayers in changing things (Luke 18:1-5). Prayer births new things or levels; it is like a pot in which new things are cooked before they are served.

Beloved, don’t let the adversary keep you trapped in your old level. Cry unto God like the Israelites, and He will surely do a new thing in your life (Exodus 3:7-8). Engage the power of prayer to enter into the new things that God has prepared for you and your family in this new year.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please give me the grace to be persistent in prayer until I receive all the new things you have prepared for me and my family, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 13-17

HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

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The Open Heaven 3 January 2025 devotional for today: ALL THINGS NEW 1

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALL THINGS NEW I

MEMORISE:
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Revelation 21:5

READ: Isaiah 43:18-19
¹⁸ Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
¹⁹ Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Jesus is a specialist at making all things new. For example, when the wine finished at the wedding in Cana of Galilee, He didn’t only change water to wine; the new wine was better than what they had before. When Jesus stepped onto the scene, He gave them an entirely new experience, and the governor of the ceremony confirmed it (John 2:1-10). Jesus will do the same for you in this new year, in Jesus’ name.

Jesus can give you a brand-new beginning. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away, and all things have become new.
All that God requires for everything in your life to become new is for you to surrender to Him. This is because, for the new to come, you must do away with the old.

When Jacob was faced with the fear of meeting his twin brother, Esau, after so many years, he had a divine encounter that changed his old name into a new one – Israel. That change of name ushered in the miracle of reconciliation that he wanted because as long as he still bore his old name, he couldn’t experience fresh miracles. God also had to change the names of Abraham and Sarah so that His promises concerning their lives would come to pass (Genesis 17:5-15).

God doesn’t put His new wine into old wineskins of sin (Luke 5:37-38). For Him to make all things new in your life, you must be ready to let go of the old man. You must surrender your old ways of thinking to be able to receive and follow His directions for your life. You must surrender your old traditions for His new culture to take over. When it was time for God to draw the Gentiles unto Him, God gave Simon Peter a trance to shift his old way of thinking. He showed him a sheet filled with the birds and animals he termed unclean and asked him to kill and eat. God wanted to change his old mindset so that he could accept the Gentiles into the church (Acts 10:9-16).

God is limitless. He can make all things new, but sometimes, our old wineskins stop Him from pouring out His newness into our lives. Beloved, as we still bask in the newness of this year, ask the Lord to reveal every old and faulty mindset that can hinder His new plans from manifesting in your life.

PRAYER POINT:

Father please me to do away with the old things in my life that are preventing me from experiencing your newness, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 9-12

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

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The Open Heaven 2 January 2025 devotional for today: PRAYERS FOR 2025

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR 2025

MEMORISE:
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing
Genesis 12:2

READ: Isaiah 35:1-10
² It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God.
³ Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
⁴ Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
⁵ Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
⁶ Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
⁷ And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
⁸ And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.
⁹ No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:
¹⁰ And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 JANUARY 2025 TODAY PRAYERS

1. Thank you, Lord for the blessings, lessons, and experiences of 2024. Thank You for being faithful to me throughout last year.

2. Father, in this new year, I need your guidance and wisdom like never before. Please help me make the right decisions all through this year.

3. Father, I want to be closer to You this year. Please birth a hunger and thirst for You in my heart like never before, in Jesus’ name.

4. Father, please make me a vessel unto honour, and help me to work for You this year more than ever before to win souls into Your kingdom.

5. Father, I don’t want to engage in fruitless efforts this year. Please bless the works of my hands, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, please help me to grow spiritually, emotionally, financially, and in all areas of my life in this new year, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, please protect me, my family, and my loved ones throughout this year. Don’t let any harm come to us, in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, please nullify every plan of the enemy against me and my family this year. Every weapon that is fashioned against us shall not prosper, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, please rebuke the devourer for my sake this year. Don’t let the devil steal from me and my loved ones, in Jesus’ name.

10. Father, please help me and my neighbours to live in peace and prosperity throughout this year, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, please let this year be a year of answered prayers for me. Let all my requests become testimonies, in Jesus name.

12. Your personal prayer points for 2025.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Genesis 5-8

HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

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The Open Heaven 1 January 2025 devotional for today: GOD HAS HELPED YOU

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OPEN HEAVEN 1 JANUARY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD HAS HELPED YOU

MEMORISE:
There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.
Deuteronomy 33:26

READ: Psalm 124:1-8
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
² If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
³ Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
⁴ Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
⁵ Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
⁶ Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
⁷ Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
⁸ Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 JANUARY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

It is a new year, and you have every reason to thank God. I You may think that last year did not go as you planned, but believe me, if not for God’s mercy, you wouldn’t have survived the year (Lamentations 3:22). This is why you shouldn’t make the mistake of complaining to God and grumbling about things that didn’t go as you wanted. Rather, you should thank Him for bringing you this far. If you go into the year with thanksgiving, you are assured of access to the One who can make you have a great year (Psalm 100:4). However, if you go into the year with complaints, especially complaints against the only One who can help you, you are treading dangerously. Numbers 11:1 says:

And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.

In 1 Samuel 7:12, Prophet Samuel said,

“Hitherto you have helped us.” In other words, this means, “In the journeys thus far, we have received help from you.” This is a statement of survivors – those who say, “Thank God I have made it thus far.” Today’s Bible reading says that if the Lord had not been on our side, we would not be where we are now.

You can never tell how many battles God has fought for you. You may not even know how many victories He has given you. As for me, thus far in my journey of life, God has helped me. Despite everything the devil has tried, l am still here. If you are a survivor, you should really spend some time thanking God for all He has done for you.

If you passed through tough situations last year and you are alive now and reading this, then you have indeed been helped by God. If last year went smoothly for you, despite all the troubles in the world, then you have also been helped by God, for without Him, you could not have achieved anything (John 15:5). Whichever your case was, you should be very grateful to Him for all the help He rendered to you (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Beloved, go ahead now and sing praises to the Lord. Spend the day thinking about His goodness to you, and ensure you enter into this new year with thanksgiving. It is the foundation for receiving more from Him.

KEY POINT:

Give thanks to God for all He has done for you, and be prepared to receive more from Him this year.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

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HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN

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The Open Heaven 31 December 2024 devotional for today: PRAYERS FOR 2025

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 31 DECEMBER 2024 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR 2025

MEMORISE
Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
Psalm 65:11

READ: Isaiah 45:1-3
Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;
2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:
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.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 31 DECEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE

1. Father, thank You for keeping me throughout 2024. It is by Your mercy that I was not consumed. I am truly grateful Lord.

2. Father, please help me to move forward in fulfilling Your purpose for my life in the coming year. Please make 2025 far better than 2024, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, please go ahead of me into 2025 and make all crooked paths straight. Please give me victory throughout the year, in Jesus’ name.

4. Father, please help me to draw closer to You than ever before in 2025. Give me the grace to study my Bible and pray more than ever, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, please help me to walk in Your perfect will for me in 2025. Help me not to walk outside Your plan for my life in the new year, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, please bless the works of my hands more than ever before in the new year, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, please do not let me and my family experience any sorrow in 2025. We will rejoice from the beginning of the year until the end of the year and beyond, in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, please help me to walk in Your wisdom throughout 2025. I will not walk in confusion or make costly mistakes in the new year, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, I ask for a special miracle for every month of the new year. Please do something great and special for me every month, so that everyone can testify of Your goodness in my life.

10. Father, please help me to walk in a higher level of Your anointing in 2025. Use me to perform miracles and win many souls to Your Kingdom, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, please, let your peace reign in my life, family, church, nation, and all that concerns me in the coming year. Please let me experience all round peace in 2025, in Jesus’ name.

12. Your personal prayer points for 2025.

PAYER POINT

Prayer

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