Category: Open Heavens Devotional

Today’s Open Heavens devotional (10 February 2026) is IN AND OUT OF SEASON

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 10 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: IN AND OUT OF SEASON

MEMORISE:
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
2 Timothy 4:2

READ: Acts 8:5-8
5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
8 And there was great joy in that city.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 10 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

I have always taken evangelism very seriously. As younger Christians, my mates and I were always looking for opportunities to tell people about Jesus Christ. Some of us bought megaphones, and we went about proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ at every opportunity we had. I recall a time when we went to preach in a town named Ganma in Kwara State. The town was so notorious for being hostile to preachers that there was no church there, and nobody dared to preach the gospel there.

When I heard about the town, I said, “Really? I must go there to preach!” The people who told me about the town said, “If you go there, they will stone you.” I told them that I had been looking for an opportunity to be stoned so that I could tell Apostle Paul that I also suffered for Jesus when I meet him in heaven. I told some people in our church that I would go to Ganma to preach regardless of the cost, and some of them said they would go with me.

When we got to Ganma, the people there told us that they didn’t want our Jesus. We replied that we weren’t leaving, so we went from house to house, preaching the gospel. The townspeople reported us to their chief, and he sent for us.

When we got there, we told him that we had come with good news for the people. We assured him that we were not saying anything against their religion and that we were law-abiding people. He said we could continue, so we left and continued preaching.

The townspeople went to report us to the chief a second time, and again, he sent for us. We reassured him that we were not causing any trouble. At this point, some of the people with me began to get uncomfortable and said that we should leave before nightfall. However, we were yet to host a film show as we had planned. I told them that we were not leaving until we were through with everything we wanted to do.

We hosted the film show, and many of those people who didn’t want to receive Jesus earlier and reported us to the chief came and eventually surrendered to Christ. Today, there is a provincial headquarters of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ganma.

Beloved, to be a part of God’s end-time army, you must be ready to tell others about Jesus, regardless of where the Lord sends you.

KEY POINT:

Don’t only preach when it is convenient; preach when it isn’t too.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Numbers 7

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

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 10 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 2 Timothy 4:2
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
This charge to Timothy is a military-style order for gospel soldiers. It commands readiness (“be instant”) at all times, whether convenient or not. It defines the content (“the word”) and the manner (“with all longsuffering and doctrine”)—a blend of unwavering truth and patient love. This verse is the operational manual for the end-time army Daddy Adeboye describes.

BIBLE READING: Acts 8:5-8
This passage depicts the model of a gospel pioneer: Philip entering Samaria, a region with historical hostility toward Jews (much like Ganma’s hostility to preachers). He preached Christ, performed signs, and brought great joy to the city. The result was not just conversions, but a transformed atmosphere. This is the biblical pattern for apostolic evangelism: entering hostile territory with the message and power of Christ, leading to widespread deliverance and joy.

The Heart of an End-Time Soldier: Uncommon Zeal

Daddy Adeboye does not begin with a method, but with a mindset: “I have always taken evangelism very seriously.” This personal testimony establishes that the work of an end-time army is not for the casual or the cowardly. His youthful zeal—buying megaphones, seizing every opportunity—shows a premeditated, proactive pursuit of souls, not a passive fulfillment of duty. This is the “be instant” attitude made practical.

The Target of the Army: Hostile Territory

The core of the testimony is the assault on Ganma. The town’s description is significant: “notorious for being hostile,” “no church there,” “nobody dared.” In spiritual warfare terms, this was a well-fortified stronghold of the enemy, a place where darkness had a settled rule. The end-time army is not called to preach where it is easy, but to storm the gates of hell (Matthew 16:18) in places where the gospel has no foothold.

The Motivation: A Kingdom Perspective on Cost

The response to the threat of being stoned is revelatory. Daddy Adeboye’s reply, “I had been looking for an opportunity to be stoned,” reflects a profound kingdom perspective.

• It sees suffering for the gospel as a privilege (Acts 5:41, Philippians 1:29), aligning with the apostles and martyrs.
• It trivializes the enemy’s threats by viewing them through the lens of eternal reward and fellowship (“so I could tell Apostle Paul…”).
• This mindset inspires others (“some of them said they would go with me”). Courage is contagious. A true general does not recruit with promises of comfort, but with a call to worthy conquest.

The Strategy of the Army: Wisdom, Persistence, and Power

The testimony outlines a divine strategy for penetrating strongholds:

1. Courageous Entry: They went despite the warnings.
2. Relentless Proclamation: They went “house to house.” They did not retreat after the first rejection.
3. Wisdom and Respect for Authority: When summoned by the chief, they were respectful, lawful, and clear about their peaceful, “good news” mission. This disarmed potential legal opposition (Romans 13:1-7).
4. Unwavering Persistence: In the face of a second summons and fear among the ranks (“some… began to get uncomfortable”), the leader’s resolve was firm: “we were not leaving until we were through.” This is the “longsuffering” of 2 Timothy 4:2 in action.
5. Employing All Available Means: They used a “film show”—a relevant tool of their time to attract and communicate. The end-time army must be versatile, using every legitimate medium to preach the word.
6. The Fruit of Victory: The very people who opposed them “eventually surrendered to Christ.”The persistent, prayerful, and powerful presentation of the gospel breaks down strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). The ultimate proof is the transformed landscape: “Today, there is a provincial headquarters… in Ganma.” This is more than converts; it is an established beachhead of the Kingdom of God.

The Call to Enlistment

The concluding statement is a direct summons: “To be a part of God’s end-time army, you must be ready to tell others about Jesus, regardless of where the Lord sends you.”

• “Must be ready” speaks to preparation in prayer, knowledge of the Word, and being filled with the Spirit.
• “Regardless of where” removes all conditions. The location may be your workplace, a difficult family, a hostile community, or a foreign nation. The army goes where the Commander sends them.
• This is not a suggestion for a specialized unit of “evangelists.” It is the defining characteristic of every member of Christ’s army.

Practical Steps to Join the End-Time Army

1. Shift Your Perspective: See your daily life as a deployment. Your neighborhood, office, or school is your “Ganma.”
2. Embrace a Soldier’s Mindset: Pray for the courage to see opposition as a privilege and a sign that you are threatening enemy territory.
3. Be Prepared and Persistent: Equip yourself with a clear testimony and a basic understanding of the gospel. Be ready to give an answer (1 Peter 3:15) and to persevere when first rejected.
4. Use Your ‘Film Show’: Identify the tool God has given you—your skills, resources, art, or hospitality—and deploy it to create opportunities for the gospel.
5. Aim for a ‘Provincial Headquarters’: Don’t just seek conversions; pray and work for discipleship and the establishment of God’s lasting kingdom presence in your sphere of influence.

Prayer of Enlistment:
“Lord Jesus, Commander of Heaven’s Army, I present myself to You for service. Forgive me for complacency and fear. Ignite in me the holy zeal that takes evangelism seriously. Give me the perspective to see suffering for Your name as a privilege. Send me to my ‘Ganma’ and grant me the courage to enter, the wisdom to engage, the persistence to stay, and the power to see strongholds fall. Use my life to establish outposts of Your Kingdom where darkness once ruled. I am ready to preach the word, in season and out of season, as part of Your end-time army. In Your mighty name, I pray. Amen.”

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional (9 February 2026) is DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heavens 8 February 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVENS 9 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE

MEMORISE:
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20

READ: Luke 18:18-25
18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 9 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

Years ago, somewhere in Western Nigeria, there was a man who had become wealthy through evil means. However, God showed Him mercy by sending a preacher to tell him the Good News.

The preacher told him that Jesus had paid for all his sins, regardless of how terrible they were, but the man refused the offer of salvation.

He told the preacher, “Thank you; l’ve heard everything you said. My children can follow Jesus. As for me, it’s too late.” The preacher replied, “As long as you are still breathing, it’s not too late.” He, however, refused to be convinced, saying that he had spent most of his life with the devil and would like to end it with him.

Unfortunately, he died a few weeks later, and in death, it is too late to repent. God offered him mercy, but he rejected it. If you are yet to surrender your life to Jesus, God is offering you mercy today; please do not refuse it.

In today’s Bible reading, a rich young ruler came to Jesus because he knew that something was missing in his life. Apart from being rich, he also had a prominent position in society, yet he felt dissatisfied with his life. He wanted eternal life, so he came to Jesus with a simple but profound question, “What can I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 18:18).

When Jesus told him that it was not enough to keep God’s commandments and that he needed to let go of the idol in his life by selling all he had to follow Him, the man returned home sorrowful. Divine mercy was offered to him, but he refused to accept it because his riches mattered more to him than eternal life.

God’s mercy is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), but He will never force anyone to accept it; it is a choice that everyone must make for themselves. Unfortunately, some people say that they will repent later. This is a dangerous position to take because no one knows the exact time Jesus will return (Luke 12:40), and as we see in Luke 12:20, God can demand their souls at any time.

Beloved, if you are still living in sin, I invite you today to call upon God while He can still be found; don’t wait until it is impossible to do so (Isaiah 55:6).

No matter how terrible your past has been, He is telling you today that He will wash them away and make you whiter than snow (Isaiah 1:18). Let Jesus into your heart today (Revelation 3:20) before it is too late.

KEY POINT:

If you are yet to give your life to Christ, don’t wait until it is too late. Accept His mercy today.

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Numbers 5-6

HYMN 2: AMAZING GRACE

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 9 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Revelation 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
This verse is the heart of the gospel invitation, portraying Christ’s patient initiative and our necessary response. It is a present-tense reality (“I stand…I knock”). The promise is intimacy (“sup with him”) and communion. Yet, the conditional “if” places the eternal outcome squarely on the human will: hearing must lead to the active choice of opening.

BIBLE READING: Luke 18:18-25
This passage is a poignant study in rejected mercy. The rich young ruler represents the “moral” sinner—outwardly obedient but inwardly enslaved to an idol (his wealth). He sought eternal life as an addition to his portfolio, not as a transformation of it. Jesus’ command to sell all exposed his heart: his god was his possessions. His sorrowful departure illustrates the tragic choice to reject mercy when its cost feels too high, prompting Jesus’ famous warning about the spiritual danger of wealth.

The Urgency of Mercy’s Moment

Daddy Adeboye opens with a sobering real-life testimony. The wealthy man’s story is a stark embodiment of Hebrews 3:7-8: “Today, if you will hear his voice, harden not your heart.” He was offered mercy while “still breathing,” the only time it is valid. His refusal—”it’s too late”—was a self-fulfilling prophecy sealed by his death. The preacher’s warning, “in death, it is too late to repent,” echoes the irreversible finality described in Hebrews 9:27. This story underscores that mercy is a time-sensitive offer, not a perpetual entitlement.

The Nature of the Divine Offer

The devotional clarifies two key aspects of God’s mercy:

1. It is Comprehensive: “Jesus had paid for all his sins, regardless of how terrible they were.” This is the foundation of the offer—no sin is beyond the scope of Christ’s atonement.
2. It is Non-Coercive: “He will never force anyone to accept it.” God, in His sovereignty, respects human free will to the terrifying extent of allowing us to refuse eternal life. The offer is genuine, but it must be received.

The Two Case Studies of Refusal

Daddy Adeboye presents two archetypes who refuse mercy, providing a mirror for self-examination:

• The ‘Hardened’ Sinner (The Western Nigerian Man): His refusal was based on false identity and loyalty. “I have spent most of my life with the devil and would like to end it with him.” This is a tragic case of identifying with one’s captor. He saw his life as the devil’s property, too ingrained to change, rejecting the new identity mercy offered.
• The ‘Moral’ Sinner (The Rich Young Ruler): His refusal was based on clinging to an idol. He desired eternal life plus his riches. When confronted with the choice, his idol won. His sorrow reveals he felt the pull of mercy but was unwilling to pay the price of dethroning his god.

Both cases prove that the barrier to mercy is never its insufficiency, but the condition of the human heart—its loyalties and loves.

The Peril of Procrastination

A critical warning is issued against the most common refusal: delay. “I will repent later” is identified as a “dangerous position.” Daddy Adeboye gives two unanswerable reasons:

1. The Uncertainty of Christ’s Return (Luke 12:40).
2. The Uncertainty of Our Own Lifespan (Luke 12:20).
   Procrastination is a gamble with eternity, presuming upon the very mercy one is delaying to accept.

The Loving, Present-Tense Invitation

The conclusion is a direct, passionate appeal grounded in scripture:

• The Action Required: “Call upon God while He may be found” (Isaiah 55:6). The “while” implies a window of opportunity that will close.
• The Promise Attached: No matter the past, He offers cleansing and total renewal “whiter than snow” (Isaiah 1:18). Mercy doesn’t make excuses; it obliterates the stain.
• The Immediate Step: “Let Jesus into your heart today (Revelation 3:20) before it is too late.” The present-tense urgency is paramount. “Today” is the only day guaranteed in the economy of salvation.

How to Respond: Opening the Door

To accept this mercy is to move from the stories of refusal to the promise of Revelation 3:20. It involves:

1. Hearing His Voice: Recognise the conviction in your heart as Christ’s knock.
2. Renouncing Refusal: Repent of both known sin and the idolatry of self-rule. Letting go of whatever you are clutching that prevents you from clutching Christ.
3. Opening the Door: A prayer of active, voluntary surrender: “Lord Jesus, I open the door of my life. I turn from my sin and my idols. I believe You died for me and rose again. Come in as my Saviour and Lord. Thank You for Your mercy.”

Final Appeal and Prayer:
“Beloved, the knock you hear is mercy. The voice you sense is grace. Do not harden your heart with delay, identity with a sinful past, or loyalty to a worthless idol. Today, while it is still called ‘Today,’ open the door.

Lord Jesus, I acknowledge Your knock. I confess I have kept the door closed through sin, pride, and delay. I reject the lies that it is ‘too late’ for me or that anything I have is better than You. Right now, I open the door of my heart and my life. Come in, Lord Jesus. Be my Saviour and my King. Wash me clean by Your blood and make me new. I receive Your mercy today. Thank You for not giving up on me. In Your name I pray, Amen.“

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (8 February 2026) is OPEN UP TO HIM

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 7 February 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: OPEN UP TO HIM

MEMORISE:
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
2 Corinthians 6:2

READ: Revelation 3:20-22
20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

James 4:7 says clearly that you should submit yourself unto God, then resist the devil, and he will flee from you. The devil cannot flee from you if you have not submitted totally to God. If you are not yet born again, Jesus Christ, the Light, wants to come into your life. He wants to give you a brand-new beginning, but He will not force Himself into your heart unless you open the door to Him voluntarily.

He said in today’s Bible reading that He is knocking on the door of your heart, and if you open up to Him, He will come in. If He keeps knocking on a person’s heart and the person keeps refusing to open, a day will come when it will be too late for the person to open his or her heart to Him again.

On that day, the person’s heart will stop beating, and if Jesus is not already in it by then, no matter how much the person pleads, such a person will find himself or herself in hell, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. This is why I am appealing to you to open up your heart to Him now if you haven’t done so yet.

Many people claim to have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, but they haven’t truly submitted to Him as certain aspects of their lives are still ordered by their flesh.

Many of such people go to church, while some are even church workers and ministers, but they are really not different from people in the world. When a person truly submits to the Lordship of Jesus, He becomes the supreme authority over such a fellow’s life. Whatever He says is what the fellow must do.

Jesus is the Light, and He is the only one who can drive darkness out of a person’s life. Darkness is sure to reign supreme in the lives of those who haven’t opened up their hearts to Jesus, even if they claim to be Christians. When darkness reigns in a person’s life, failure, defeat, sorrow, retrogression, and every evil thing will fill such a fellow’s life. Can you truly say that Jesus, the Light, is in total control of your life?

Beloved, if you are yet to truly submit to Jesus Christ, He is knocking at the door of your heart.

Open your heart to Him today, and He will give you a glorious hope for the future (1 Peter 1:3-5).

REFLECTION:

Have you truly opened up to Jesus Christ, and is He in total control of your life?

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Numbers 3-4

HYMN 2: AMAZING GRACE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 8 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 2 Corinthians 6:2
“(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)”
This verse underlines the critical urgency of the devotional’s message. Salvation is not a distant event; it is a present-day opportunity. “Now” is the God-appointed moment to respond. To delay is to risk moving from the “accepted time” into a time of tragic rejection. The call to open your heart is a matter of eternal consequence, and its timeframe is immediate.

BIBLE READING: Revelation 3:20-22
This scripture presents the gracious but solemn plea of Christ. He stands at the door of the human heart—a place of intimacy and control. He knocks with persistence, but He does not force entry. The promise is glorious: fellowship, shared authority, and victory. Yet, the initiative rests entirely with the individual: “if any man hear my voice, and open the door.” The throne is promised only to the one who first grants Christ the throne of their heart.

The Non-Negotiable Sequence for Victory

Daddy Adeboye begins by grounding the message in the unchangeable spiritual law of James 4:7: “Submit yourselves… then resist.” This order is absolute.

• You cannot resist a devil you are still obeying. Any attempt at spiritual warfare without prior total submission to God is an exercise in futility and will end in defeat. True, lasting deliverance from darkness (failure, sorrow, retrogression) begins not with a command shouted at the devil, but with a knee bent to Jesus.

The Gracious Knock and the Eternal Deadline

The core of the message is an exposition of Revelation 3:20, framed as a matter of life and death.

1. The Present Invitation: Jesus is currently knocking. His desire is to enter, to bring light, and to give a “brand-new beginning” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is the essence of being “born again”—not a religious reform, but a new creation initiated by His indwelling presence.
2. The Voluntary Door: He will not “force Himself.” God created humanity with free will and honors it, even at the cost of the Cross. Salvation must be personally, voluntarily received.
3. The Sobering Warning: The knock is not perpetual. Daddy Adeboye delivers a pastor’s urgent, loving warning: “a day will come when it will be too late.” That day is the end of earthly life. The imagery of the heart stopping beating is a stark reminder of mortality. A heart closed to Christ in life will be closed to heaven in death, resulting in eternal separation from God (“hell…weeping and gnashing of teeth”). This is why the appeal is to act “now.”

The Illusion of Submission vs. The Reality of Lordship

A critical distinction is made between cultural Christianity and true conversion.

• The Claim Without Submission: Many claim Jesus as “Lord and Saviour” but live with aspects of their life—finances, relationships, secret habits, ambitions—”ordered by their flesh.” They may be active in church, even in ministry, but remain indistinguishable from the world in their core values and choices. This is a state of profound self-deception.
• The Proof of True Submission: When Jesus is truly Lord, “He becomes the supreme authority.”His Word is the final command. His will is the only agenda. This isn’t perfection, but it is a settled orientation of the heart where surrender is the default response.

Light vs. Darkness: The Ultimate Control Question

The metaphor is clear and binary:

• Jesus = Light. Where He dwells, He illuminates truth, exposes sin, guides paths, and produces the fruit of righteousness.
• Rejection of Jesus = Darkness. Where He is absent, “darkness reigns supreme.” This darkness is not mere ignorance; it is an active force that manifests as “failure, defeat, sorrow, retrogression, and every evil thing.”

The piercing question is posed: “Can you truly say that Jesus, the Light, is in total control of your life?” This self-audit is the most important one can conduct. It moves the message from a general altar call to a personal spiritual examination.

The Glorious Alternative: A Heart Opened Today

The closing appeal is both a warning and a magnificent promise. For the one who responds today—in this “accepted time”—the outcome is not just escape from hell, but the reception of a “glorious hope for the future” (1 Peter 1:3-5). This is a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and divine protection for salvation ready to be revealed.

How to Respond: Opening the Door

This is not a passive process. To “open the heart” means:

1. Acknowledge Your State: Admit that you have been living with the door closed, in control of your own life, resulting in areas of darkness.
2. Express Repentance: Turn away from self-rule and sin (the things that “order your flesh”).
3. Voice Your Surrender: Verbally and sincerely invite Jesus Christ to enter your life. Acknowledge His death for your sins and His resurrection for your life. Surrender the throne of your heart to Him as your Supreme Authority—your Lord.
4. Live Under New Management: Begin a daily practice of seeking His will in His Word and obeying His promptings. This is the evidence that the door has truly been opened from the inside.

Final Prayer of Response:
“Lord Jesus, I hear You knocking at the door of my heart. I confess I have kept You out. I acknowledge my need for Your light. I repent of my self-rule and sin. Right now, I open the door of my heart and life fully to You. Come in, Lord Jesus. Be my Saviour and my Supreme Lord. Take total control. Fill me with Your light and give me the glorious hope only You can provide. I surrender to You now. Thank You for hearing me and coming in. In Your name I pray, Amen.”

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Open Heaven devotional for today (7 February 2026) is MAINTAIN YOUR FREEDOM II

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: MAINTAIN YOUR FREEDOM II

MEMORISE:
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Psalm 107:20

READ: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18
16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

The devil is a thief, so when he visits a person or family, his agenda is to steal, kill, and destroy. Unlike the devil, Jesus has come so that you can enjoy abundant life (John 10:10).

Today, I want to share some more ways a person who has been delivered from the devil’s bondage can maintain his or her freedom and truly enjoy the abundant life that Jesus gives.

It is sad when someone who has been delivered by the mighty hand of God loses his or her liberty because of ignorance, carelessness, or foolishness.

People perish when there is no knowledge (Hosea 4:6). They lose what they have received when they don’t apply the divine principles that are required to sustain it. The Son sets free, and whoever the Son makes free is free indeed (John 8:36). God doesn’t give temporary deliverance; He gives total freedom, but a fellow who has been set free must learn how to walk on the road of freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:17 says that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Wherever the devil may be operating in, when the Spirit of the Lord comes on the scene, freedom comes. To sustain your freedom, however, you must allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in all you do. Let Him be Lord of your thoughts, words, and actions. Where He is Lord, no demon can thrive.

Knowing the truth is another way to maintain your liberty. John 8:32 says that you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Do you know the truth about Jesus’ payment for your freedom? Are you walking in this truth? To keep walking in freedom, you must know the truth in God’s word and immerse yourself in it so that it fills your heart.

His word is the truth, and when you know the truth, it will make you free. This word must become your daily bread. Joshua 1:8 reveals that a major key to having good success in life is meditating on God’s word day and night. To keep the devil perpetually out of your life, let God’s word dwell in you richly in all wisdom (Colossians 3:16).

Job spoke about how highly he esteemed the word of God in Job 23:12. Beloved, how important is God’s word to you? How highly do you esteem God’s instructions and directions? If you want to sustain the liberty you have received from God, you must allow Jesus Christ to be your Lord and place topmost priority on God’s word.

KEY POINT:

To maintain your freedom, you must know the truth, surrender to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, and meditate on God’s word constantly.

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Numbers 1-2

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 7 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalm 107:20
“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”
This verse encapsulates the ongoing mechanism of sustained freedom. God’s initial deliverance comes by His Word (His decree, the gospel), and our continued liberty is maintained by that same Word dwelling within us. It is the healing, delivering truth that must be continually received to keep destruction at bay.

BIBLE READING: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18
This passage reveals the transformative process of a life that remains free. Turning to the Lord removes the “veil” of ignorance and hardness that the enemy uses to blind minds (v.16). But the key is verse 17: “where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” This liberty is not a static state but a progressive transformation “from glory to glory” (v.18) as we behold the Lord and are changed by His Spirit. Sustained freedom is therefore relational and dynamic, dependent on the presence and lordship of the Holy Spirit.

The Agenda of the Thief vs. The Gift of the Saviour

Daddy Adeboye begins by re-establishing the core conflict: the devil’s singular agenda is theft, death, and destruction. In stark contrast, Christ’s purpose is abundant life (John 10:10). This devotional moves from the receipt of deliverance to the enjoyment of its abundance. The tragic loss of this liberty through “ignorance, carelessness, or foolishness” is framed as a preventable disaster.

The Foundation: Understanding God’s Deliverance

A critical pillar is laid: “God doesn’t give temporary deliverance; He gives total freedom.” The freedom in Christ is perfect and complete (John 8:36). The problem is never with the quality of God’s gift, but with our stewardship of it. Losing it is not God revoking His gift, but a believer wandering from the environment where that gift is protected and flourishes—much like an emancipated slave choosing to return to the plantation.

The Two Pillars for Maintaining Freedom

Daddy Adeboye provides two non-negotiable, intertwined principles for sustaining liberty.

Pillar 1: The Lordship of the Holy Spirit (The Presence of Liberty)

• The Principle: “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3:17). Freedom is not a place you visit; it is the atmosphere created by a Person’s presence.
• The Application: To sustain freedom, you must “allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in all you do. Let Him be Lord of your thoughts, words, and actions.”
• The Promise: “Where He is Lord, no demon can thrive.” This is because the enemy cannot operate in the territory where the Spirit’s authority is fully acknowledged and obeyed. Maintaining freedom means daily submitting your decisions, reactions, and desires to the Spirit’s scrutiny and direction.

Pillar 2: The Indwelling of God’s Word (The Truth of Liberty)

• The Principle: “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Knowledge of truth is not intellectual assent but revelatory understanding that reshapes identity and behavior.
• The Application: This requires knowing the truth of Christ’s finished work and immersing yourself in Scripture so it “fills your heart.” It must become “your daily bread.” Daddy Adeboye cites Joshua 1:8 and Colossians 3:16, highlighting meditation and rich indwelling as active processes. The Word is a displacing force; it crowds out the lies that once formed the enemy’s strongholds.
• The Heart Posture: He references Job 23:12 to probe our esteem for God’s Word. Is it a priority or an accessory? The degree to which we value, cherish, and obey God’s instructions determines the strength of our liberty’s fortress.

The Integrated Life of Sustained Freedom

These two pillars are one structure. The Holy Spirit is the author of Scripture and He guides according to the Word. The Word is the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17). Therefore:

1. Freedom is sustained in a Spirit-led, Word-saturated life. You cannot claim the Spirit’s lordship while neglecting His Word, and you cannot truly apply the Word without the Spirit’s illumination and power.
2. The Question for Self-Audit: Daddy Adeboye’s closing questions are diagnostic: How important is God’s word to you? Your answer reveals your vulnerability level. A low priority for the Word is a high vulnerability to re-infestation.
3. The Ultimate Requirement: It all converges on the lordship of Jesus Christ, who is the Living Word. Placing “topmost priority on God’s word” is how you place topmost priority on Christ Himself.

Practical Steps to Walk the Road of Freedom

1. Daily Invocation: Each morning, consciously invite the Holy Spirit to be Lord over your thoughts, words, and actions for the day. Submit your plans to Him.
2. Strategic Immersion: Don’t just read the Word; study it with the question, “What truth here protects my freedom?” Meditate on key verses about your identity in Christ and His victory.
3. Obedience as Maintenance: When the Spirit prompts or the Word instructs, immediate obedience is an act of fortress-building. Disobedience is a breach in the wall.
4. Environment Check: Regularly assess your life. Are you in environments (relationships, media, habits) where the Spirit is welcome and the Truth is honored? If not, you are in enemy territory.

Prayer for Sustained Liberty:
“Heavenly Father, thank You for my total deliverance in Christ. I invite the Holy Spirit to be the absolute Lord of my life today—guide my thoughts, my words, and my actions. I consecrate my mind and heart to Your Word. Let it dwell in me richly, uproot every lie, and fortify my spirit. Help me to esteem Your instructions above all else. By Your Spirit and through Your Truth, keep me walking in the abundant, perpetual liberty Jesus purchased for me. My freedom is in Your presence and Your truth; let me never wander from them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (6 February 2026) is MAINTAIN YOUR FREEDOM I.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: MAINTAIN YOUR FREEDOM I

MEMORISE:
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
Ephesians 5:11

READ: John 5:5-14:
5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.
6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

10 The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.
11 He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?
13 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.
14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

When God proclaims deliverance, He is saying to the taskmaster, the devil, “Let your slaves go, and if you don’t, i’ll deal with you.” The devil has no choice but to obey immediately. If you have suffered any form of satanic attack, whether oppression, repression, vexation, obsession, or possession, I decree that this is your season of total freedom. In the name above all other names, begin to walk in freedom.

Today, I want to discuss some ways a fellow can remain delivered from the devil’s attacks and continue to walk in freedom.

Although deliverance from satanic bondage doesn’t require any monetary payment, it comes at a cost. The first price a fellow must pay to walk in freedom is total surrender to Jesus. Despite the long time he had spent in insanity, the madman of Gadara surrendered to Jesus. He longed for freedom, and the day he saw the One who could set him free, he ran forward, surrendered himself, and received his healing (Mark 5:1-20).

Likewise, you must surrender completely to Jesus if you want to continue walking in liberty. You cannot remain in the devil’s camp and expect to be free from bondage; you cannot give in to his temptations and expect him to stay away from you. People who toy with sin attract demons, and demons come with different kinds of bondage.

I discussed five of them over the past few days.

In today’s Bible reading, Jesus healed a man who had an infirmity for 38 years. The devil and his forces were behind this long-lasting ailment, and the man suffered because of their activities. After Jesus healed him, we discovered what gave the devil room to afflict the man: sin. After he was healed, Jesus told him to sin no more, else a worse sickness will come into his life (John 5:14).

When someone who is delivered from demonic possession returns to the sin that gave the devil room to possess him or her in the first place, the fellow will end up worse than before (Luke 11:24-26).

If a person becomes possessed by a demon of sexual perversion through watching pornography and God delivers him or her, that person must never return to watching it. If eating too much opened the door to the demon of gluttony into a fellow’s life, that fellow must shut that door once he or she is delivered in order to maintain his or her freedom.

Beloved, Jesus has paid the price for your deliverance, but it is your responsibility to maintain your freedom.

ACTION POINT:

If you have any habit or secret sin that can open you up to the enemy’s attacks, ask God to deliver you and seek counsel from a genuine minister of God.

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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Ephesians 5:11
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
This memory verse is not a passive suggestion but a proactive command for maintaining deliverance. It prescribes a two-fold action: first, a decisive separation from the patterns and practices (sins) that constitute “works of darkness”; second, a courageous confrontation of those very works by the standard of God’s truth. Freedom is preserved by both personal holiness and spiritual authority.

BIBLE READING: John 5:5-14
This passage is a masterclass on the source and sustainability of deliverance. Jesus heals a man with a 38-year infirmity, directly confronting the “works of darkness” (the sickness). However, the crucial moment comes afterward. Jesus finds him and issues a solemn warning: “Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.” This establishes that the man’s past sin was the legal ground for the enemy’s long-term affliction. True, lasting freedom therefore depends on breaking alliance with that sin.

The Proclamation of Deliverance

The devotional opens with a powerful declaration of God’s absolute authority over the powers of darkness. When God proclaims deliverance for His child, it is a sovereign decree to the devil, much like His command to Pharaoh: “Let my people go.” It is an order backed by the full force of divine power. The decree that “this is your season of total freedom” is an apostolic announcement, invoking the victory of Calvary to shatter every form of satanic bondage previously discussed: oppression, repression, vexation, obsession, and possession. The instruction to “begin to walk in freedom” is a call to actively appropriate this proclaimed liberty by faith, even before circumstances fully align.

The Foundational Price: Total Surrender

While salvation and deliverance are free gifts of grace, Daddy Adeboye rightly states they “come at a cost.” The primary cost is not money, but sovereignty. The Gadarene demoniac (Mark 5) illustrates this: his deliverance began the moment he ran to and surrendered before Jesus, even in his broken state.

• Surrender is the Exchange of Masters: You cannot be delivered from Satan’s camp while remaining in it. Surrender is the act of defecting from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of Light (Colossians 1:13). It is a conscious, complete transfer of allegiance.
• Surrender Closes Legal Doors: “People who toy with sin attract demons.” Toying with sin is maintaining fellowship with darkness (Ephesians 5:11). It signals to the enemy that his claim is still valid. Total surrender to Jesus renounces all former treaties with sin, revoking the enemy’s legal rights.

The Key to Remaining Delivered: Severing the Root

The core of this teaching is found in the analysis of John 5:14. Jesus directly links the man’s 38-year infirmity (“works of darkness”) to a specific sin in his life. The deliverance (healing) was instantaneous by grace, but the freedom was conditional on his future conduct.

1. Diagnosis: The enemy often uses a specific, habitual sin as a legal “room” or doorway to afflict a life. Until that doorway is permanently shut, deliverance may be temporary.
2. The Grave Warning: Jesus’ warning—”something worse may happen”—is expanded in Luke 11:24-26. A delivered but empty life, not filled with God and still attached to its old doorways, becomes a target for a reinforced demonic assault. The “last state is worse than the first” because the enemy returns with greater aggression and the person’s spiritual sensitivity is often dulled.
3. The Principle of the Shut Door: Freedom is maintained by practical holiness. As Daddy Adeboye explains:
   • If pornography opened the door to sexual perversion, freedom requires never returning to it.
   • If gluttony opened the door to a spirit of lack or sickness, freedom requires disciplined eating.
     This is the practical outworking of having “no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness.” You must identify and permanently shut the specific door that allowed the enemy in.

The Shared Responsibility of Freedom

The concluding statement is vital: “Jesus has paid the price for your deliverance, but it is your responsibility to maintain your freedom.”

• Christ’s Work (Done): He achieved total victory on the cross. He proclaims deliverance. He provides the power and authority for the initial breakthrough.
• Our Walk (Ongoing): We maintain freedom through daily choices: sustained surrender, radical obedience, and militant rejection of the sins that once bound us. We “reprove” the works of darkness by living in the opposite spirit.

Practical Steps to Walk in Sustained Freedom

1. Identify Your Doorway: In prayer, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the specific sin pattern or agreement that gave the enemy ground in your area of bondage.
2. Publicly Renounce It: In prayer, verbally renounce that sin and that spirit in Jesus’ name. Break every covenant with it. This is you reproving it (Ephesians 5:11).
3. Establish Guardrails: Put drastic, practical measures in place to avoid that doorway (e.g., accountability software, financial limits, ending toxic relationships). This is having “no fellowship.”
4. Be Filled Continually: Do not leave a void. Deliberately fill your life with the Word, worship, fellowship, and service. A heart filled with Christ has no room for the enemy’s return.
5. Walk in Your New Identity: Consciously “walk in freedom” by speaking and acting as the delivered, redeemed person you are in Christ, not as the former victim.

Prayer for Sustained Freedom:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your proclamation of total freedom over my life. I surrender completely to You as my Lord. I renounce and turn away from the specific sin of [name it] that gave the enemy a foothold. I shut that door permanently by the power of Your blood. Now, Holy Spirit, fill me afresh. Empower me to have no fellowship with the works of darkness but to walk daily in the light of my deliverance. I take responsibility to guard my freedom and I rely on Your grace to do so, in Jesus’ mighty name.”

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (5 February 2026) is THE MEAL THAT DELIVERS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 5 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: THE MEAL THAT DELIVERS

MEMORISE:
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
Hebrews 10:20

READ: Exodus 12:1-24
1 And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt saying,
2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.
3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house:
4 And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.
5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:

6 And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.
7 And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.
8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.
9 Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.
10 And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire.

11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the Lord’s passover.
12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord.
13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
14 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.
15 Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel.

16 And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you.
17 And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your generations by an ordinance for ever.
18 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even.
19 Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land.
20 Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your habitations shall ye eat unleavened bread.

21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover.
22 And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the bason; and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning.
23 For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.
24 And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 5 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

In today’s Bible reading, God instructed Moses to tell the Israelites to prepare and eat a special meal before their deliverance from bondage in Egypt.

The bread they ate had no yeast in it, and the meat was from lambs that had no spots or wrinkles. That meal was a similitude of the Last Supper Jesus ate with His disciples before He laid down His life to deliver those who believe in Him from the bondage of their sins. We call this divine meal the Holy Communion today and eat it in remembrance of our Lord Jesus Christ, just as He commanded (Luke 22:19-20).

When we partake of the Holy Communion, we symbolically eat the body of Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb of God, and drink His blood. This divine meal brings great blessings and deliverance upon those who eat it worthily.

Eating the Holy Communion worthily and with understanding empowers you to have dominion in every area of your life. When people in the occult want to ‘fortify themselves, they usually seek to eat the flesh of virgins and drink their blood because they know that there is great power in purity. As believers, what we eat at the Lord’s table is the flesh and blood of the Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 43:3).

Beloved, you should note that just as the Holy Communion brings deliverance, it can also bring bondage and damnation when eaten unworthily (1 Corinthians 11:28-30). Those who eat it unworthily are those who have not surrendered their lives to Jesus and those who have confessed Him as their Lord and Saviour but still engage secretly in sin.

For example, Judas became possessed by the devil when he ate the Holy Communion with sin in his life (John 12:4-6), and this eventually led to his destruction (Matthew 27:3-5). If you still engage in sin, please ensure you repent and surrender all to Jesus today. Doing this gives you a brand-new beginning (2 Corinthians 5:17) and qualifies you to become a child of God so you can enjoy all the blessings that come from eating this special meal.

The blood of Jesus gives us victory over our adversary (Revelation 12:11), and His flesh not only delivers us from the path of destruction but brings us into the new and living way of salvation, as we see in today’s memory verse. I decree that you will indeed experience deliverance as you partake of the life and power of God at the Holy Communion table.

KEY POINT:

The Holy Communion is a divine meal that delivers from bondage and gives victory.

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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 5 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Hebrews 10:20
“By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh.”
This verse reveals the profound mystery of the Holy Communion. The broken bread—His flesh—is not merely a symbol but the very substance of our access. It is the “new and living way” torn open for us, replacing the old covenant’s barriers with intimate, ongoing fellowship with God.

BIBLE READING: Exodus 12:1-24
This passage establishes the prototype: the Passover. The unblemished lamb, its blood applied for protection, and its flesh eaten for strength for the journey, all prefigure Christ. The meal was a divine command that preceded and activated their deliverance. It was both a memorial and a mechanism of salvation.

The Holy Communion: A Covenant Meal of Power

Daddy Adeboye presents the Holy Communion not as a mere ritual, but as a “divine meal” of immense spiritual potency. It is the New Testament fulfillment of the Passover, where we partake of the reality—the spotless Lamb of God, Jesus Christ—to effect deliverance and dominion in our lives.

The Dual Nature of the Meal: Blessing or Bondage

The Communion table is a place of supreme spiritual polarity. It does not confer automatic grace; its effect is determined by the state of the partaker’s heart and life.

1. Eaten Worthily: A Conduit of Dominion

The Requirement: A life surrendered to Jesus, marked by repentance and faith. This involves self-examination (1 Corinthians 11:28) and clean hands.
The Power Source: We consume the “flesh and blood of the Holy One of Israel.” Daddy Adeboye draws a striking parallel: just as occultists seek power through corrupt purity, believers access infinite power through true purity—the sinless life of Christ ingested by faith.
The Result: It “empowers you to have dominion in every area.” This includes deliverance from specific bondages, healing (from the path of destruction), and access into the “new and living way” of constant victory (Hebrews 10:20).

2. Eaten Unworthily: An Invitation to Judgment

The Definition: Partaking while in unrepentant sin or without genuine faith in Christ. It is hypocrisy—claiming covenant fellowship while living in rebellion.
The Biblical Example: Judas Iscariot. He ate the first Communion with theft and betrayal in his heart, and Scripture says “Satan entered into him” (John 13:27). The meal meant for life became, for him, a seal of damnation and destruction.
The Grave Warning: Daddy Adeboye directly references 1 Corinthians 11:29-30, which links unworthy participation to weakness, sickness, and even premature death. The table of grace becomes a tribunal of judgment for the presumptuous.

The Mechanics of the Meal’s Power

1. The Blood: Our Weapon of Victory

“The blood of Jesus gives us victory over our adversary” (Revelation 12:11). Drinking the cup is a faith-declaration that the verdict of the Cross—forgiveness, acquittal, and triumph over the accuser—is applied to our lives. It pleads our protection and establishes our victory.

2. The Body: Our Way of Access

“His flesh… brings us into the new and living way” (Hebrews 10:20). Eating the bread is an act of assimilating Christ’s sinless life, divine health, and brokenness that made a way for us. It is our sustenance for the journey of salvation, delivering us from destructive paths and strengthening us to walk in holiness.

How to Partake for Your Deliverance

1. Pre-Communion Examination

Before taking the elements, diligently follow 1 Corinthians 11:28. Examine your heart for unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, or any area of life not surrendered to Christ’s lordship.

2. Authentic Repentance and Surrender

If sin is found, confess and repent immediately (1 John 1:9). As the devotional urges, “surrender all to Jesus today.” This repentance brings the “brand-new beginning” (2 Corinthians 5:17) that qualifies you as a true child of God able to receive covenant blessings.

3. Faith-Filled Participation

As you eat and drink, do so with specific faith. Meditate on the truths: The blood is cleansing you and enforcing your victory. The broken body is healing you and strengthening you to walk the new, living way. Proclaim your deliverance from specific bondages.

4. Post-Communion Walk

The meal is strength for the journey. Walk consciously in the dominion and deliverance you have proclaimed. Live as one who has truly ingested the life of Christ.

Conclusion: Your Place at the Table of Life

The decree in the devotional is pivotal: you will experience deliverance as you partake of the life and power of God at this table. It is not the elements themselves, but the crucified and risen Christ they represent, received by a prepared heart through faith, that unleashes transformational power.

Pray this before partaking:
“Lord Jesus, I examine my heart before You. I confess and repent of every known sin. I reaffirm my total surrender to Your Lordship. Thank You for Your body, broken to give me access to a new and living way. Thank You for Your blood, shed to give me victory over every adversary. As I partake now by faith, I receive Your life, Your health, Your dominion, and Your deliverance into every area of my being. Let this holy meal fortify me for Your glory, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. Prepare a Personal Communion: Even before a corporate service, set aside elements (bread/juice) at home. Follow the steps above—examine, repent, partake with faith—specifically applying the blood and body to areas where you need deliverance.
2. Study the Covenants: Read Exodus 12 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 in one sitting to deeply understand the gravity and glory of the Communion.
3. Journal the Journey: After partaking, write down the specific bondages you claimed deliverance from. Track your progress and testify of your freedom.
4. Live Worthy: Let the self-examination of Communion become a daily practice, keeping short accounts with God to always be in a state of readiness.

Remember: The Holy Communion is the believer’s covenant weapon of deliverance and dominion. Do not neglect it. Do not approach it carelessly. Come with reverence, repentance, and radical faith, and you will feast on the very life of God.

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (4 February 2026) is DEALING WITH DEMONIC POSSESSION.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 4 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: DEALING WITH DEMONIC POSSESSION

MEMORISE:
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
Matthew 8:16

READ: Mark 5:2-20
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.
17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 4 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

It is a very terrible thing to be possessed by a demon. When demons take possession of a person, everything in his or her life is affected negatively.

Demon-possessed people are usually destructive, even to the point of self-destruction, as we see in today’s Bible reading. However, no matter how terrible the state of a demon-possessed person is, he or she can be delivered through prayers and by the power in the word of God.

All Jesus said were just a few words, and the madman of Gadara was delivered from the legion of demons that had possessed him. There is indeed nothing too difficult for the Lord to handle (Jeremiah 32:27).

The devil does not respect the social, educational, or financial status of his victims, and he also determines, as he pleases, the number of demons that will possess them. For example, the madman in today’s Bible reading was possessed by thousands of demons, Mary Magdalene had seven demons (Luke 8:2), and the man in Mark 1:21-23 had only one demon. No matter the level of attack the devil has planned against you and your loved ones, I decree that he has failed, in Jesus’ name.

I recall a time in the 80s when people who were possessed with the spirit of madness were often brought to the Redemption Camp (now Redemption City). We would keep them in a small house where we would pray for them until they were delivered. At one time, one of them, whom God had already begun to restore after a few days with us, ran out, screaming, “Help me! These people have brought a madman to live with me.” Although this man had not been totally restored, he cried out in fear when he encountered another possessed person who had just been brought into the house.

Eventually, both men became free of the devil’s hold. No matter the level of demonic possession a person experiences, the Almighty God can set the person free because nothing is impossible for Him to do (Luke 1:37).

There are many instances in the Bible where Jesus set a person free from the devil’s affliction by just speaking a word. When He sends His word, healing and deliverance follow. Psalm 107:20 says, “He sent
his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”

I pray that God will send His word into any area of your life that the devil might be operating in currently, and you will receive your total deliverance today, in Jesus name.

KEY POINT:

No matter the level of demonic possession a fellow might be experiencing, he or she can be delivered through prayers and the power in God’s word.

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Leviticus 22-23

HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

Open Heavens 4 February 2026 Commentary

MEMORISE: Matthew 8:16
“When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick.”
This verse establishes the absolute authority of Jesus Christ over the demonic realm. It reveals the method of His deliverance—His word—and its scope—all that were sick. No case was too complex, no legion too numerous. His spoken word is the divine instrument of liberation.

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:2-20
This passage is the ultimate case study of extreme demonic possession and total deliverance. The Gerasene demoniac’s condition shows possession’s full effects: isolation from society (tombs), supernatural strength (broken chains), self-destruction (cutting himself), and a distorted identity (“My name is Legion”). Yet, one command from Jesus results in complete restoration, sanity, and a commissioned evangelist.

The Reality and Ravages of Demonic Possession

Daddy Adeboye does not downplay the severity: it is a “very terrible thing.” Possession is not mere influence; it is occupation, where demonic entities take up residence, seizing control of a person’s mind, will, emotions, and body, leading to systemic negative effects.

The Characteristics of Demonic Possession

1. Total Life Domination

Manifestation: Everything is affected negatively.
No area of life remains untouched—mental health, relationships, physical well-being, and destiny are all corrupted and driven toward destruction.

2. The Agenda of Destruction

Manifestation: Violence Toward Self and Others.
As seen with the Gadarene demoniac, the core mission of demons is to “steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10). This includes self-harm, the destruction of one’s future, and causing harm to others. The victim becomes an instrument of chaos.

3. The Devil’s Demonic Calculus

Manifestation: Variable Intensity, Universal Vulnerability.
The enemy is an equal-opportunity destroyer. He does not respect status, and he tailors the attack—assigning one demon (Mark 1) or a legion (Mark 5) as he pleases. This means anyone, at any level, can be a target, but it also means no case is beyond Christ’s power.

The Supreme Power for Deliverance

The core message is the supremacy of God’s power over any demonic stronghold.

1. The Power is in The Word

Jesus cast out spirits “with his word” (Matthew 8:16). The creative, life-giving Word of God (John 1:1-3) is also the destructive force against demonic powers. A single command from Christ dismantled a legion. Daddy Adeboye connects this to Psalm 107:20—God’s sent word is healing and deliverance.

2. The Scope of His Power is Total

“Nothing is too difficult for the Lord” (Jeremiah 32:27). “Nothing is impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). The testimonies from the Redemption Camp illustrate this: from the initial cry of a partially restored man to the eventual freedom of both, God’s power works comprehensively, even in the most complex, layered cases.

3. The Process: Prayer and The Word

Deliverance comes “through prayers and by the power in the word of God.” Prayer invites God’s intervention and asserts spiritual authority; the spoken Word of God is the weapon that executes the victory.

The Pathway to Personal Deliverance

1. Confront the Reality

Acknowledge the area of life under hostile occupation, whether it manifests as addictive behaviors, uncontrollable anger, chronic sickness linked to a spirit of infirmity, or overwhelming fear. The demoniac’s restoration began when Jesus confronted the reality head-on.

2. Bring the Case to Jesus

Just as the people brought the possessed to Him, you must bring yourself or your loved one to Christ in prayer. The father in Mark 9 brought his son, saying, “If you can do anything…” Jesus’ response remains: “All things are possible for one who believes” (Mark 9:23).

3. Decree the Word of Authority

Use the name of Jesus and His written Word as your spoken command. You are not begging demons to leave; you are enforcing the victory of Calvary, just as Jesus did with His word.

4. Walk in Restored Identity

True deliverance, as seen in Mark 5:15, results in a person being “clothed and in his right mind.” After deliverance, you must embrace your new identity in Christ—no longer a victim, but a sent one (like the Gadarene, who became a preacher).

Conclusion: Your Day of Total Deliverance

The prayer point in the devotional is prophetic: for God to send His word into the specific area of demonic operation in your life. This is not a general hope, but a targeted missile of divine power.

Pray this:
“Almighty God, I bring every area of my life under the authority of Jesus Christ. I stand on the power of Your Word. By the blood of Jesus, I break every legal right of the enemy. I speak to every demonic spirit operating in my life—spirit of [name the manifestation: madness, addiction, destruction, etc.]—I command you to come out now in the name of Jesus! I decree that the sending power of Psalm 107:20 is released over me. Heal me and deliver me from all my destructions. I receive my total deliverance and declare that I am clothed, sane, and seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, from this day forward!”

Action Steps:

1. Diagnose: Identify the primary area of destructive, uncontrollable behavior in your life or a loved one’s.
2. Scripture Arsenal: Write out Matthew 8:16, Psalm 107:20, and Luke 1:37 on a card. Declare them aloud daily as decrees of faith.
3. Prayer of Command: For 7 days, specifically command the evil spirit to leave in Jesus’ name, based on the authority of Mark 5:8 and Matthew 8:16.
4. Seek Covenant Community: As in the Redemption Camp testimony, prolonged bondage often requires the support and prayer of a faith community. Do not isolate; seek wise, spiritual counsel and support.

Remember: The same Word that calmed the storm and raised the dead is sent for your deliverance today. No legion is too strong, no possession too deep. When God sends His Word, your chains are broken, and your destruction is halted. Your total deliverance is now.

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (3 February 2026) is DEALING WITH DEMONIC OBSESSION.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 FEBRUARY 2026 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: DEALING WITH DEMONIC OBSESSION

MEMORISE:
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
2 Timothy 2:4

READ: Judges 16:1-21
1 Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her.
2 And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.
3 And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron.
4 And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.
5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him; and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

6 And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.
7 And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.
8 Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
9 Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.
10 And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.

11 And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.
12 Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And there were liers in wait abiding in the chamber. And he brake them from off his arms like a thread.
13 And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.
14 And she fastened it with the pin, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awaked out of his sleep, and went away with the pin of the beam, and with the web.
15 And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.

16 And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;
17 That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.
18 And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.
19 And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.

20 And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the Lord was departed from him.
21 But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

When a fellow is obsessed, it means that the person’s mind has become completely preoccupied with someone or something, such that the fellow loses control of his or her emotions concerning that person or thing.

Most cases of obsession are demonically induced and often lead to the destruction of the victim unless God intervenes. For instance, some people are obsessed with food; they can never stop eating. If a believer is in this situation, he or she will be unable to fast and will become an easy target for the enemy.

Some people’s obsession is alcohol; they cannot stop drinking. Substance abuse and uncontrollable sexual desires are other forms of obsession. Going by today’s Bible reading, we can say that Samson’s obsession with women was what destroyed him.

Excessive sleeping is another obsession that some people have. The Bible says that if a fellow loves sleeping too much, he or she will end up in poverty (Proverbs 20:13). The devil often turns people’s inordinate affections to obsessions aimed at destroying them.

I recall the story of a teacher who had a bicycle. He was so obsessed with his bicycle that whenever he got to a muddy part of the road, he would come down from the bicycle and carry the bicycle across the muddy portion of the road.

When a person becomes obsessed with someone or something, the enemy can make that person a slave through that avenue. He will usually make the person fight anyone who attempts to set him or her free. The devil usually targets young people with obsessions because he wants to make them his slaves for life.

When teenagers become obsessed with hard drugs, for example, they waste their youthful years on the unprofitable venture. Many of them lose their lives early, while those who manage to grow into adulthood are usually unable to start a fresh life unless God intervenes.

Beloved, flee every inordinate affection. Don’t allow the enemy to turn them into an obsession that will suck out your essence and destroy your future.

Rather, be obsessed with God and His word. This is what Jesus meant when He said that you should love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30).

Therefore, spend quality time with God worshipping Him, praying, studying, and meditating on His word daily. This is how to avoid or escape from inordinate affections and demonic obsession. The Lord will keep your mind at rest and bless you abundantly, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT:

Never allow yourself to be addicted to or obsessed with any person or thing besides God.

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Leviticus 19-21

HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 3 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 2 Timothy 2:4
“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”
This verse frames the Christian life as a spiritual warfare requiring singular focus. Entanglement with earthly affairs—or inordinate affections—compromises a soldier’s alertness, loyalty, and effectiveness. It is a direct command to avoid any obsession that distracts from total allegiance to Christ.

BIBLE READING: Judges 16:1-21
This passage is the tragic biography of obsession. Samson, a Nazirite set apart for God, became progressively entangled by his obsession with women, leading him to Gaza (v.1), Delilah (v.4), and ultimately to the betrayal of his secret (v.17). His obsession blinded his spiritual discernment, made him vulnerable to manipulation, and led to his physical blinding and imprisonment—a powerful metaphor for how obsession steals destiny.

The Anatomy of Demonic Obsession

Daddy Adeboye defines obsession as a complete preoccupation that leads to a loss of emotional and behavioral control. He clarifies this is not mere weakness but often a demonic strategy to enslave and destroy a person by hijacking their God-given desires and perverting them into consuming chains.

The Forms and Fruits of Destructive Obsession

Obsession manifests in various areas, all leading to the same end: enslavement and loss.

1. Obsession with Substances & Appetites

Examples: Food, Alcohol, Drugs.
The Result: These obsessions make one a slave to the flesh (Romans 6:16), destroying discipline (inability to fast), health, dignity, and spiritual sensitivity. They are chains that promise comfort but deliver captivity.

2. Obsession with People & Passions

Examples: Sexual desire, Romantic idolatry (like Samson), Inordinate affection for possessions (like the teacher’s bicycle).
The Result: This leads to a loss of purpose and priority. The obsessed person fights to protect their idol, as seen when Samson fought off attackers but could not fight his own desire. The object of affection becomes a master, dictating actions and compromising values.

3. Obsession with Comfort & Sloth

Example: Excessive Sleep (Proverbs 20:13).
The Result: This is a passive obsession that wastes potential, invites poverty (both material and spiritual), and makes one an easy, dormant target for the enemy. It is the obsession of neglected destiny.

4. The Target: The Youth

The enemy strategically targets young people because an obsession established in youth becomes a lifelong stronghold, wasting “youthful years” and sabotaging a future before it begins.

The Pathway from Affection to Enslavement

The devotional outlines the enemy’s playbook:

1. Inordinate Affection: A legitimate desire begins to become disproportionate.
2. Preoccupation: The mind becomes increasingly fixated (Colossians 3:2).
3. Loss of Control: The person can no longer choose to stop (the defining mark of obsession).
4. Defensiveness: The person fights anyone (including concerned loved ones or the Holy Spirit) who tries to set them free.
5. Destruction: The obsession consumes resources, relationships, purpose, and ultimately, the person’s future (Samson’s end).

The Divine Antidote: Holy Obsession

The solution is not merely to stop a bad habit but to be consumed by a higher affection. Daddy Adeboye presents the only safe obsession: be obsessed with God and His word.

1. The Command to Love Obsessively

This is the meaning of loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). It is a call to a total, holy obsession where God is the singular focus of our passion and pursuit.

2. The Practice of Holy Obsession

How to Cultivate It:

• Worship: Assigning God supreme worth.
• Prayer: Constant communion that pleases Him (2 Timothy 2:4).
• Studying & Meditating on the Word: Allowing Scripture to saturate and renew the mind (Romans 12:2).

This holy obsession crowds out inordinate affections. A mind filled with Christ has no room for demonic entanglements.

Breaking Free and Living Guarded

1. Flee!

The first action toward any identified inordinate affection is not negotiation but flight (1 Corinthians 6:18; 2 Timothy 2:22). Recognize it as a trap for soldiers and disengage immediately.

2. Replace.

Nature abhors a vacuum. Deliberately replace the time, mental space, and energy spent on the old obsession with the practices of holy obsession. When tempted to indulge, immediately engage in worship or Scripture recitation.

3. Please Your Commander.

Constantly ask: Does this action, thought, or affection please the One who chose me to be His soldier (2 Timothy 2:4)? Align your desires with His pleasure.

Conclusion: From Entanglement to Enlistment

Samson’s story is a warning; the call to holy obsession is our promise. God’s design is not for you to be enslaved by a thing, but to be enthralled by Him, which leads to true freedom and abundant blessing.

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, my Commander, I renounce every entanglement and inordinate affection that has compromised my loyalty to You. I break every demonic stronghold of obsession over my mind and desires. Today, I choose to be obsessed with You alone. Saturate my heart with Your love and my mind with Your Word. Let my life be a relentless pursuit of pleasing You, that I may walk in true freedom and fulfill my destiny, in Jesus’ mighty name!”

Action Steps:

1. Diagnose: Identify one area where a legitimate affection has become inordinate or obsessive. Write it down.
2. Disengage: Take one practical step this week to “flee” from its trigger (e.g., delete an app, avoid a place, set a accountability call).
3. Replace: For every instance you deny the old obsession, spend 10 minutes in a holy obsession activity (prayer, worship, Bible reading).
4. Memorize Warfare: Commit 2 Timothy 2:4 and Mark 12:30 to memory. Let them be your mental guardrails.

Remember: A soldier cannot afford divided loyalties. Your freedom and victory depend on being obsessed with the right Commander. In your holy obsession with God, you will find rest for your mind and abundance for your life.

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (2 February 2026) is DEALING WITH DEMONIC VEXATION.

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. He is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 1 February 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 FEBRUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DEALING WITH DEMONIC VEXATION

MEMORISE:
Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.
Nehemiah 9:27

READ: Matthew 17:14-18
14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.
16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.
17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

When the devil decides to torture his victims through vexation, he attacks them intermittently with problems that hurt and embarrass them. To achieve this, the devil assigns a demon or demons to operate in the victim’s life at regular intervals.

In today’s Bible reading, Jesus was coming down from the Mount of Transfiguration when a father brought his son to him. The father narrated how a demon came at intervals to cause his son to throw himself into the fire and into the water. The demon wasn’t always troubling the boy, but it would come from time to time to push him to harm himself.

Some people are perfectly okay in one minute, and in the next minute, they suddenly find themselves in trouble. For example, people with epilepsy are attacked at intervals, and the seizures sometimes come when they are in public places, thus causing them a great deal of embarrassment.

In the 70s, there was a lady in The Redeemed Christian Church of God who had a child who was suffering from the vexation of the enemy. The child had regular seizures, and whenever she rented a new apartment, her son would have one of such attacks.

In those days, people believed that such attacks were contagious, and as such, the landlords of the apartments she rented would chase her out of their houses after such incidents. This sister had been moving from one house to the other until one day when, right in the centre of the town she lived in, the child had an attack. What she had been trying to hide became a public thing, and everyone around her at that moment fled.

When this happened, she grabbed the child, looked up to the Almighty God and prayed. She said, “Father, my secret is out, and I have no help. Please, arise on my behalf.” That was the last day the child had an epileptic attack.

The Lord will always arise for those who call upon Him in truth. Psalm 145:18 says, “The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”

Beloved, have you been experiencing the vexation of the enemy? Has he been coming into your life at intervals to steal, kill, and destroy? Surrender your life to Jesus if you have not done so.

Promise Him that you will live according to His will from now on, and call upon Him to deliver you. He will surely rise in your defence.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please put an end to every plan of the enemy to vex me or anyone in my family, in Jesus’ name.

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Leviticus 16-18

HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2 FEBRUARY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Nehemiah 9:27
“Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.”
This verse establishes a critical pattern in God’s dealing with His people: disobedience opens the door to the vexation of enemies, but genuine, desperate prayer opens the window of heaven for deliverance. It reveals God’s heart—He allows trouble to drive us back to Him, and His mercy responds to our cry with a saviour.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 17:14-18
This passage presents a vivid case study of demonic vexation. The boy is attacked at intervals—thrown into fire or water. The attack is periodic, destructive, and embarrassing, aimed at destroying the victim both physically and socially. The disciples’ inability to cure him highlights that some afflictions are deeply rooted and require a higher level of spiritual authority and faith.

The Strategy of Demonic Vexation

Daddy Adeboye provides a clear analysis: vexation is not a constant oppression but a torturous, intermittent attack. The enemy’s goal is to create a life of unpredictable crises that inflict pain, cause loss, and heap shame upon the victim, making them live in fear of the next attack.

The Characteristics of Vexatious Attacks

1. The Interval Pattern

Symptom: Sudden, Cyclical Crises
Like the boy in Matthew 17, the attacks come “from time to time.” A person may experience seasons of peace, only to be suddenly thrown into a familiar crisis—financial downturn, relational strife, health flare-ups, or public disgrace—that repeats in a cycle.

2. The Agenda of Harm and Shame

Symptom: Destructive & Embarrassing Manifestations
The demon drove the boy into fire and water to destroy him. The epilepsy example shows how attacks are often timed to cause maximum social embarrassment, leading to isolation (like the sister being chased from homes) and compounding the suffering.

3. The Hidden Battle Made Public

Symptom: Private Struggle Becoming Open Scandal
The sister’s story illustrates a turning point: what she tried to hide in private apartments finally exploded in the public square. Often, God allows the secret vexation to become public to destroy pride, remove human solutions, and force a total dependence on Him.

The Pathway to Deliverance from Vexation

The devotional outlines a powerful, scriptural sequence for breakthrough, mirrored in Nehemiah 9:27 and the sister’s testimony.

1. The Prerequisite: Surrender and Consecration

Daddy Adeboye states clearly: “Surrender your life to Jesus… Promise Him that you will live according to His will.” This addresses the root cause mentioned in Nehemiah. Deliverance begins by closing the legal doors opened by sin or a life outside God’s will. You must be under His lordship to claim His defence.

2. The Catalyst: Desperate, Truthful Prayer

The sister’s prayer is a model: “My secret is out, and I have no help. Please, arise on my behalf.”This is a cry in truth (Psalm 145:18)—a prayer of total helplessness and raw honesty, without pretense. It is the cry of someone who has exhausted all other options and relies solely on God’s mercy. This kind of prayer moves God to arise.

3. The Promise: God Arises as Your Saviour

Nehemiah 9:27 says God gives saviours. In Matthew 17, Jesus Himself is the Saviour who rebukes the demon. When you call in truth, God arises in your defence. His arising is not passive; it is a militant intervention to rebuke, dismantle, and permanently break the cycle of attack.

Applying the Principle: From Vexation to Victory

1. Identify the Cycle

Document the intervals of your attacks. Is there a pattern (monthly, yearly, during specific seasons)? Acknowledging the cycle is the first step to breaking it.

2. Offer the Prayer of Desperation

Go before God with absolute honesty. Lay bare the shame, the pain, and the pattern. Cry out like the sister: “Lord, I can’t hide it anymore. I have no other help. Arise for me now!”

3. Command the Vexing Spirit to Go

In the name of Jesus, directly address the intermittent spirit. Using the authority of Matthew 17:18, command: “You spirit of intermittent [mention the problem—shame, crisis, epilepsy], tormenting me at intervals, I rebuke you in the name of Jesus Christ! Your cycle is broken permanently. Leave me now and never return!”

4. Live in the Will of God

Maintain your deliverance by fulfilling your promise to live according to His will. Obedience builds a wall of fire around your life (Zechariah 2:5), making it impossible for the vexing spirit to find a new legal entry.

Conclusion: The End of the Cycle

The sister’s story holds the master key: “That was the last day the child had an attack.”Deliverance from vexation can be total and permanent when approached God’s way. It moves from intermittent torture to settled peace.

Pray this:
“Almighty God, I call upon You in truth. I surrender fully to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Today, I bring before You the vexing spirit that attacks my life at intervals to steal, kill, destroy, and shame me. Father, my help is in You alone! Arise now, O Lord, and be my Saviour! Rebuke the tormentor permanently. As You did for the boy and for that sister, let this be the last day of this attack in my life, in the mighty name of Jesus!”

Action Steps:

1. Solemn Surrender: If you have not, pray a prayer of total surrender, committing to live in God’s will.
2. The Arise Prayer: For the next 7 days, pray the “Arise on my behalf” prayer each morning, based on Psalm 145:18.
3. Break the Cycle: Using your calendar, prophetically mark today’s date as the day the cycle of vexation ended. Give thanks to God for a permanent breakthrough.
4. Share Your Testimony: As God delivers you, follow the pattern of Scripture—share what He has done to strengthen others and confound the enemy.

Remember: The LORD is nigh unto you. Your cry of truth in the moment of greatest trouble summons His manifest presence. When He arises, the tormentor must flee, and the cycle of vexation is shattered forever.

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (1 February 2026) is DEALING WITH DEMONIC REPRESSION.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 31 January 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 1 FEBRUARY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DEALING WITH DEMONIC REPRESSION

MEMORISE:
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
Isaiah 49:24-25

READ: Judges 6:1-6
And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord: and the Lorddelivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.
2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.
3 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;
4 And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass.
5 For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they came as grasshoppers for multitude; for both they and their camels were without number: and they entered into the land to destroy it.
6 And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 FEBRUARY 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

When a fellow is repressed, the devil sits on the fellow and pushes him or her down. An oppressed person remains stagnant, but a repressed person declines steadily. The devil not only prevents a repressed fellow from rising, but he steadily destroys the fruits of the person’s previous efforts.

In today’s Bible reading, the Israelites offended God, and He handed them over to the Midianites for seven years.

The Midianites would allow the Israelites to plant and care for their plants, but as soon as it was time for harvest, they would come in their multitudes to wipe out all the harvest. When the devil represses a person, he causes that fellow to work hard for something and then attacks and leaves the fellow worse off than when he or she started.

Repression destroys all of a fellow’s efforts to increase. Some people make lots of money but cannot account for how they spend it. It is as though they have bags with multiple holes that steadily leak away their resources and progress. Even when they make a lot of money, they remain in debt.

When I was younger, an incident happened in our village. A rich man used his riches to forcefully take away a piece of land that belonged to another person. The other person said, “No problem. Even though I don’t have the money to fight you in court, we will see.” The rich man started building on the land, but the man he grabbed the land from did not say a word. The day the building was roofed, the original owner of the land went at night to plant a charm in the building, and by the next day, there were cracks in every corner of the building. The cracks were so bad that the rich man had to pull down the entire building. He tried to erect a building on the land several times, but cracks kept appearing.

As a result, he wasted a lot of resources without achieving his goal.

Beloved, if the devil has been repressing you in any form, I decree today that, whether it is your fault or not that the enemy has been pushing you down, it is your year of jubilee.

I pray that the fire of God will descend and deliver you from any form of repression that might be in your life, in Jesus’ name. God’s plan is for you to increase and move from glory to glory, and this will be your portion, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please let Your fire destroy any form of repression that might be in my life, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Isaiah 49:24-25
“Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.”
This scripture is a divine assurance that no form of repression or captivity, no matter how legal or deeply entrenched it seems, is beyond God’s power to reverse. It declares God as the ultimate Advocate who will personally fight for the deliverance of His own.

BIBLE READING: Judges 6:1-6
This passage illustrates the brutal reality of repression. The Israelites, due to disobedience, were handed over to the Midianites, who systematically destroyed the fruit of their labor at harvest time. This left Israel impoverished, powerless, and hiding in dens and caves—a perfect picture of a life under satanic repression where effort yields no increase.

The Nature of Satanic Repression

Daddy Adeboye masterfully distinguishes oppression from repression. While oppression creates stagnation, repression is a more aggressive, backward decline. It is the enemy’s strategy not just to halt progress but to actively destroy past achievements and future potential, ensuring that hard work results in net loss.

How Repression Manifests

Repression is a strategic attack on the fruits of labor and divine increase.

1. The Cycle of Wasted Effort

Symptom: Labor Without Harvest
As seen in Judges 6, the enemy allows the process of planting and cultivation but launches a targeted attack at the point of harvest. This creates a debilitating cycle of hope followed by devastating loss, leading to discouragement and a sense of futility.

2. The Leaking Bucket Syndrome

Symptom: Unexplained Loss & Perpetual Debt
This is when increase seems to vanish as soon as it arrives. Finances, opportunities, and blessings leak away through unseen “holes”—unforeseen crises, bad deals, recurring debts, or inexplicable wastage—preventing any meaningful accumulation or advancement.

3. The Foundation of Cracks

Symptom: Sudden Collapse at the Point of Success
Using the powerful illustration from the devotional, repression often strikes when a venture is nearly complete. What was built with great effort and resource develops fatal “cracks” and collapses, leaving the person worse off than when they started. This can affect careers, relationships, projects, or spiritual growth.

The Root Cause and God’s Response

The Legal Ground

The Israelites’ repression stemmed from disobedience, which gave the enemy a legal right (Judges 6:1). However, Daddy Adeboye makes a crucial point: repression can come “whether it is your fault or not.” Sometimes it is a generational stronghold or a targeted attack on a destiny. Regardless of the cause, God’s response in Isaiah 49:25 is clear: He will contend with the contender.

The Year of Jubilee Decree

The devotional pronounces a “year of jubilee”—a biblical time of supernatural restoration, debt cancellation, and freedom from slavery (Leviticus 25). This is a prophetic declaration that God is reversing the decree of repression. The “fire of God” is invoked as the cleansing, consuming force that breaks every chain and burns up the seeds of the enemy.

Breaking Free from Repression

1. Acknowledge the Source

Honestly assess if there is any disobedience, covenant, or generational pattern giving the enemy a legal right. Repentance closes these doors (1 John 1:9).

2. Claim Your Deliverance by Prophetic Decree

Use the authority in Jesus’ name, as modeled by Daddy Adeboye, to decree freedom. Declare Isaiah 49:24-25 over your life: “The lawful captive shall be delivered! The Lord contends with my contender!”

3. Reinforce Your Spiritual Foundation

After deliverance, build a fortified life in God through consistent prayer, the Word, and obedience. This removes old legal grounds and protects your harvest.

4. Guard Your Harvest

Be spiritually vigilant, especially at the point of expected increase. Cover your projects, finances, and family with the blood of Jesus and prayer. Do not assume success until it is fully secured in God.

Conclusion: From Repression to Possession

God’s plan is “increase and move from glory to glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18). Repression is a direct antithesis to this plan. The prayer and decree in this devotional are divine weapons to shatter that cycle.

Pray this:
“Father, I come against every spirit of repression assigned to waste my labor and steal my harvest. By the authority in Jesus’ name, I decree my Year of Jubilee begins now! Let the fire of God consume every satanic plantation and break every chain of backwardness. I reclaim every stolen harvest and declare that I shall increase and move from glory to glory, in Jesus’ mighty name!”

Action Steps:

1. Identify the Pattern: Write down areas where you consistently experience loss after hard work.
2. Prophetic Declarations: For 7 days, read Isaiah 49:24-25 and Judges 6:1-6 aloud, decreeing your freedom.
3. Shut the Leaks: Bring your finances and projects before God in prayer, asking Him to reveal and seal any points of leakage.
4. Give a “Thanksgiving Harvest”: As an act of faith, give a sacrificial offering to God, dedicating it as a seed for your forthcoming, protected harvest.

Remember: You are not a lawful captive. The Lord Himself contends with whoever contends with you. Your season of repression is over; your season of divinely protected increase has begun.

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