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The Open Heaven 21 May 2025 devotional for today is HE SENT HIS WORD.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 20 May 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 21 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HE SENT HIS WORD

MEMORISE

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

READ: John 5:1-9

1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.
4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.

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.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 21 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

A lady, who had consistently failed her driving test for 17 years, attended one of our Holy Ghost Services. During the service, the word of God came, “There is somebody here; you will never fail another exam.” The next time she took the driving test, she passed.

When God’s word comes, negative cycles of frustration and pain come to an end. After Joshua and the Israelites crossed Jordan, they were met by another obstacle: Jericho. The city had formidable walls, and the gates were shut.

Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. Joshua 6:1

When the word of God came, the walls fell down like a pack of cards before the Israelites.

I decree today that the word you need to overcome great and ancient obstacles will come to you, in Jesus’ name. The sick man at the pool of Bethesda in today’s Bible reading had endured a terrible cycle of frustration, pain, and disappointment for 38 years.

However, when the word of God (Jesus) came to him, he got his healing and was delivered from the long cycle of negative circumstances surrounding him. When the word of God came to him, everything turned around for good. In the name that is above every other name, the word that will turn your good dreams into realities and change whatever negative circumstances that exist in your life permanently will come to you. If you have been experiencing any form of bondage, God will destroy everything that has kept you in chains, in Jesus’ name.

In 2 Kings 4:1-7, the story of the widow of one of the sons of the prophets changed for good.

When her husband died, he left his family in so much debt that his sons were going to become slaves. Thankfully, she didn’t keep her problems to herself; she cried out to God’s representative, Elisha, and her cry activated a word from heaven that changed her life. She got a miracle that not only brought her out of debt but also gave her and her children enough to live on for the rest of her life.

Beloved, you can get God to send His word to heal you and break you out of any bondage you might be experiencing if you cry to Him for help. If you stay quiet, nothing will change about the situation. However, if you cry to Him, He will send His word and deliver you.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please send Your word to me today, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Nehemiah 1-3

HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIANS NOW IS NEAR

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 21 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Psalm 107:20 (KJV)

This powerful verse establishes that God’s spoken word carries creative power to heal, deliver, and transform impossible situations.

Bible Reading: John 5:1-9 (KJV)

The account of the invalid at Bethesda demonstrates how 38 years of suffering ended instantlywhen Jesus spoke a word of liberation.

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

1. The Nature of Negative Cycles

• Characteristics of Bondage:
  1. Repetitive failures (like the 17-year driving test struggle)
  2. Seemingly insurmountable obstacles (Jericho’s walls in Joshua 6:1)
  3. Prolonged suffering (38 years at Bethesda)
  4. Hopeless indebtedness (the widow’s crisis in 2 Kings 4:1)
• Spiritual Reality:
  These patterns often indicate demonic strongholds (Ephesians 6:12) that only divine intervention can break.

2. How God’s Word Breaks Chains

1. Prophetic Declaration
   • The driving test prophecy created a new reality (Isaiah 55:11)
   • Jesus’ “Rise, take up thy bed” command overrode 38 years of paralysis
2. Divine Strategy
   • Jericho’s walls fell through obedience to unusual instructions (Joshua 6:3-5)
   • The widow’s oil multiplied when she followed Elisha’s precise directions
3. Timely Intervention
   • At the “due time” (Romans 5:6), God interrupts cycles:
     • 17 years → driving license
     • 38 years → healing
     • Generations → Jericho’s fall

3. Pathways to Receive Your Breakthrough Word

1. Positioning in God’s Presence
   • The invalid was at Bethesda (place of healing)
   • The lady attended Holy Ghost Service
2. Persistent Crying Out
   • The widow “cried unto Elisha” (2 Kings 4:1)
   • Bartimaeus kept shouting despite opposition (Mark 10:48)
3. Obedience to Divine Instructions
   • Joshua’s army marched silently for 6 days
   • The widow gathered empty vessels

4. The Power of Testimonies

• Purpose of Shared Breakthroughs:
  1. Builds faith in others (Revelation 19:10)
  2. Confirms God’s faithfulness (Psalm 22:22)
  3. Creates expectation for new miracles
• Modern Application:
  The 17-year driving test testimony encourages those facing:
  • Academic struggles
  • Job search frustrations
  • Recurring health issues

5. Jesus as the Living Word

• Christ’s Authority Over Cycles:
  1. Breaks generational curses (Galatians 3:13)
  2. Cancels chronic illnesses (1 Peter 2:24)
  3. Overrides legalistic religion (John 5:10)
  4. Transforms financial lack (2 Corinthians 8:9)

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Life Applications

For the Frustrated:

• Action: Identify your longest-standing struggle – bring it before God today
• Prayer: “Father, send Your word to break this _____ year cycle of _____”

For the Silent Sufferer:

• Study: Compare the invalid’s passivity (John 5:7) with Bartimaeus’ boldness (Mark 10:47)
• Challenge: Share your need with a spiritual leader (James 5:14)

For the Weary Warrior:

• Encouragement: Your “7th day march” (Joshua 6:15) may be tomorrow!
• Declaration: “This prolonged battle is my coming testimony!”

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Silence perpetuates suffering” (Proverbs 29:18)
• Promise: “God’s word never returns void” (Isaiah 55:11)

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Conclusion: Your Turnaround Word is Coming!

1. Divine interruptions often follow prolonged trials – don’t lose hope
2. One word from God can override decades of failure – stay expectant
3. Your testimony will empower others – prepare to share it

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Prayer Response

“Father, send Your word to break every negative cycle in my life today. Give me courage to cry out like Bartimaeus, obedience to follow like Joshua, and faith to receive like the widow. Let my breakthrough become a testimony of Your power, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Charge
“The same God who collapsed Jericho’s walls in a day is speaking to your mountain right now—will you believe His word?”
Your years of waiting are about to become minutes of miracle!

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The Open Heaven 20 May 2025 devotional for today is FROM PROPHECY TO DECREE.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 19 May 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FROM PROPHECY TO DECREE

MEMORISE

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Genesis 1:3

READ: Psalm 33:6-9

6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
9 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 20 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Prophecies can be conditional. For instance, Isaiah 1:19 says that you will eat the good of the land if you are willing and obedient. Also, Isaiah 3:10 says, “Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him…” However, when it comes to decrees, God does not attach conditions. In today’s memory verse, He said,

“Let there be light,” and there was light.

There had been many prophecies concerning Abraham, including prophecies that he would be the father of many nations and that his children would be as many as the stars in the sky. However, in Genesis 18:14, God simply said, “In nine months’ time, Sarah will give birth to a son.” That is a clear example of turning a prophecy into a decree.

As a child of God, there is always something you need to do to turn prophecies into decrees.

When you provoke a blessing from God, He is likely to turn the prophecies He has given you into decrees. To provoke God into doing this, you need to honour Him. Honouring God does not always have to do with material things.

Abraham didn’t give his visitors any gifts; he simply honoured them by hosting them in his home. You can honour God by simply obeying His commands, such as His command to win souls (Matthew 28:19-20). You can also honour Him by serving in your local assembly and honouring him with your firstfruits (Proverbs 3:9).

Another way to honour God is by having faith in His word. In Luke 7:1-10, when the centurion sent the elder of the Jews to plead with Jesus to come and heal his sick servant, Jesus was ready to do so until the man sent his friends to say, “Lord, you don’t have to come to my house because I believe Your word is just as powerful as You are. Just speak a word, and my servant will be healed” (Luke 7:6-8). Jesus was amazed at the man’s faith, and his servant was healed immediately. Giving God thanks is yet another way to honour Him.

In Luke 17:12-19, ten lepers cried out to Jesus for mercy, and He asked them to show themselves to the priests. They received their healing on the way, but only one of them returned to glorify God. Jesus then decreed his wholeness because he returned to give thanks.

Beloved, as you follow these principles, I pray that every good prophecy you have received will become a decree, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

You can provoke God into turning His prophecies concerning you into decrees by honouring Him.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezra 8-10

RCCG HYMN 15: Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 20 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Genesis 1:3 (KJV)

This foundational Scripture demonstrates the irrevocable power of divine decrees—unconditional, creative words that manifest instantly.

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:6-9 (KJV)

This passage confirms that God’s decrees carry creative power, unlike conditional prophecies that require human response.

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

1. The Difference Between Prophecies and Decrees

Prophecy	Decree
Conditional (Isaiah 1:19)	Unconditional (Genesis 1:3)
Dependent on human response	Dependent on God’s sovereignty
Often future-oriented (Jeremiah 29:11)	Immediately effective (Psalm 33:9)
Example: Abraham’s initial call (Genesis 12:1-3)	Example: Isaac’s birth announcement (Genesis 18:14)

2. How to Transform Prophecies into Decrees

1. Through Obedient Faith
   • Abraham’s hospitality (Genesis 18:1-8) triggered the decree of Isaac’s conception
   • The centurion’s faith (Luke 7:7-9) activated Christ’s healing decree
2. Through Sacrificial Honor
   • The Shunammite woman’s chamber (2 Kings 4:8-10) provoked Elisha’s decree
   • Solomon’s thousand offerings (1 Kings 3:4) brought divine visitation
3. Through Grateful Worship
   • The thankful leper (Luke 17:15-19) received complete healing (Greek: “sozo”)
   • David’s psalms of praise often preceded divine interventions

3. Biblical Examples of Prophecy-to-Decree Transitions

• Abraham:
  • Prophecy: “I will make you a great nation” (Genesis 12:2)
  • Decree: “Sarah shall have a son” (Genesis 18:14)
  • Trigger: Hospitality + faith (Romans 4:19-21)
• Hezekiah:
  • Prophecy: “Set your house in order, for you shall die” (2 Kings 20:1)
  • Decree: “I will heal you… add 15 years” (2 Kings 20:5-6)
  • Trigger: Tears + prayer (2 Kings 20:2-3)

4. Practical Ways to Honor God Today

1. Soul-Winning Obedience (Proverbs 11:30)
   • Every convert you lead to Christ honors God exponentially
2. Firstfruits Faithfulness (Malachi 3:10)
   • Tithing proves God’s ownership of your resources
3. Sacrificial Service (Romans 12:1)
   • Volunteering in church demonstrates kingdom priority
4. Persistent Praise (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
   • Thankfulness in trials positions you for decrees

5. The Power of Divine Decrees in Your Life

• Creative Authority: Like Genesis 1:3, God can speak:
  • Health into your body (Psalm 107:20)
  • Wealth into your hands (Deuteronomy 8:18)
  • Favor into your relationships (Proverbs 3:4)
• Activation Keys:
  1. Stand on God’s word during delays
  2. Obey promptly when instructed
  3. Give thanks before manifestation

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Life Applications

For Those Awaiting Prophecies:

• Action: Identify 3 unfulfilled prophecies—prayerfully seek what God requires from you
• Prayer: “Father, show me any disobedience blocking Your decrees”

For the Discouraged:

• Study: Compare Joseph’s dreams (Genesis 37) with their fulfillment (Genesis 42:6)
• Encouragement: Your prison season may be preparing you for palace decrees

For the Faithful:

• Declaration: “As I honor God with my firstfruits, He will decree overflow” (Malachi 3:10-12)

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Unbelief can neutralize prophecies” (Hebrews 3:19)
• Promise: “Faithfulness activates divine decrees” (Matthew 25:21)

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Conclusion: Positioning for Divine Decrees

1. God’s prophecies are checks—your obedience cashes them
2. Every act of honor is a seed for supernatural decrees
3. The thankful heart always receives wholeness

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Prayer Response

“Father, transform every prophecy over my life into irrevocable decrees. Give me grace to honor You through obedience, giving, and persistent faith. Let my lifestyle provoke Your creative power as in Genesis 1:3, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Charge
“Your next act of obedience could be the key that turns God’s ‘I will’ into ‘It is done!’”
Will you position yourself for divine decrees today?

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The Open Heaven 19 May 2025 devotional for today is THE URGE TO BE GENEROUS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE URGE TO BE GENEROUS

MEMORISE

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews 13:2

READ: 2 Kings 4:8-17

8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.
10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.

11 And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
13 And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.

14 And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.
15 And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.
16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, a Shunammite woman compelled Elisha to stop by her house for a meal as he passed through her city. She kept on entertaining the prophet at her home every time he passed by, and eventually, she and her husband built him a little room in their house so he could stay and rest during his travels.

After a while, Elisha, moved by her generosity, summoned her and told her that she would soon be carrying a baby. She conceived and gave birth to a son according to the prophet’s decree, all because of her hospitality.

Sometimes, when the appointed time for your miracle comes, you will suddenly have a very strong urge to be really generous and hospitable. You will desire to be a blessing to people even more than before. Today’s memory verse says that you should be mindful to entertain strangers as you may be entertaining angels without knowing it. The reason for this is that God can send an angel to deliver your miracle, and that angel can come in the form of a human being. If you are hospitable to the angel, you will get the miracle.

In Genesis 18:1-14, Abraham saw three men passing in front of his tent, and he invited them to eat, wash their feet, and rest a little. After they had eaten, one of the men asked him about Sarah and told him that she would give birth to a son. Their barrenness of many years ended that day because Abraham suddenly felt the urge to be generous to complete strangers.

When you start feeling an urge to be more generous than you’ve ever been, please don’t resist it. God might be trying to push you to do something that will launch you into your miracle. It must have been difficult for the widow of Zarephath to give Elijah the last meal meant for her and her son. Ordinarily, a generous mother will say something like, “I can do without eating, but I cannot give you my son’s meal.” However, she felt the urge to be unusually generous, and she didn’t resist it.

In return, she had enough food for herself and her son throughout the famine.

Beloved, when you feel a strong urge to give, do not resist it; you might just be launching yourself into your next level. May God reward your kindness and hospitality towards others with abundant testimonies far beyond the imaginations of your heart and all that you are asking Him for, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION POINT

When you feel a strong urge to be generous, take action; do not push it aside.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezra 5-7

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

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 19 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Hebrews 13:2 (KJV)

This verse establishes the principle that hospitality is not merely a social virtue but a potential portal for divine encounters.

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4:8-17 (KJV)

The account of the Shunammite woman demonstrates how consistent generosity to God’s servants attracts supernatural rewards, transforming barrenness into fruitfulness.

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

1. The Law of Spiritual Reciprocity

• Biblical Patterns:
  • Shunammite woman → Received a son (2 Kings 4:17)
  • Abraham → Received covenant confirmation (Genesis 18:10)
  • Widow of Zarephath → Received endless provision (1 Kings 17:15-16)
• Jesus’ Teaching:
  “Give, and it shall be given unto you…” (Luke 6:38)
  “He that receiveth a prophet… shall receive a prophet’s reward” (Matthew 10:41)

2. Three Levels of Hospitality That Trigger Miracles

1. Basic Kindness (Initial Meal Offering)
   • The Shunammite’s first invitation (2 Kings 4:8)
   • Comparable to the boy’s five loaves (John 6:9)
2. Consistent Care (Recurring Ministry Support)
   • “She constrained him to eat bread… as oft as he passed by” (2 Kings 4:8)
   • Like the women who ministered to Jesus (Luke 8:1-3)
3. Sacrificial Provision (Permanent Space Creation)
   • “Let us make a little chamber” (2 Kings 4:10)
   • Parallel to Zacchaeus’ hospitality (Luke 19:5-6)

3. The Divine Urge to Give

• Recognizing the Prompting:
  • Abraham ran to meet the visitors (Genesis 18:2)
  • The widow obeyed despite starvation (1 Kings 17:13)
• Modern Applications:
  • Sudden compassion for a missionary’s need
  • Unusual burden to support a ministry project
  • Unexpected desire to host spiritual gatherings

4. Angelic Visitations Through Human Vessels

• Biblical Manifestations:
  • Manoah’s wife: Entertained an angel (Judges 13:3)
  • Lot: Hosted angelic rescuers (Genesis 19:1-3)
  • Peter: Received Cornelius’ messengers (Acts 10:3-7)
• Contemporary Implications:
  • Your guest preacher may carry your miracle
  • That needy stranger might be a divine test
  • The visiting missionary could be your connection to breakthrough

5. The Danger of Resisting Generosity

• Biblical Warnings:
  • Rich Young Ruler: Rejected giving prompt (Matthew 19:22)
  • Simon the Sorcerer: Misused giving motive (Acts 8:18-20)
• Spiritual Principles:
  1. Delayed obedience is disobedience
  2. Conditional giving receives no reward
  3. Reluctant offerings lack spiritual power (2 Corinthians 9:7)

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Practical Applications

For the Hesitant Giver:

• Action: Start small but consistent (like the Shunammite’s initial meals)
• Prayer: “Lord, give me discernment to recognize divine giving opportunities”

For the Weary Host:

• Encouragement: Your “little chamber” (2 Kings 4:10) may be incubating someone’s destiny – and yours!
• Study: Compare Phoebe’s hospitality (Romans 16:1-2) with her historic role in delivering Paul’s epistle

For the Financially Strapped:

• Promise: The widow’s obedience preceded her miracle (1 Kings 17:15)
• Declaration: “My seed is my need” (Genesis 8:22)

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Neglecting hospitality may mean rejecting angels” (Hebrews 13:2)
• Promise: “Generosity triggers generational blessings” (2 Corinthians 9:6)

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Conclusion: Your House as a Miracle Center

1. Divine connections often come through open doors – maintain a hospitable spirit
2. The size of your giving determines the scale of your harvest – sow bountifully
3. Angels still walk among us – treat every guest as potentially divine

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Prayer Response

“Father, make me sensitive to divine giving prompts. Help me to entertain strangers with joy, recognizing each act of hospitality as potential kingdom investment. Let my generosity unlock supernatural breakthroughs, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Charge
“Your next meal invitation could be your ticket to answered prayers – will you open your door?”
The Shunammite’s chamber became her miracle room – what’s your equivalent?

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The Open Heaven 18 May 2025 devotional for today is CREATED FOR A PURPOSE.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 18 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: CREATED FOR A PURPOSE

MEMORISE

Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
Isaiah 46:11

READ: Ephesians 1:9-12

9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 18 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

If a boy who was sent on an urgent and important errand by his parents stops to play football on the way, how do you think his parents will feel when they discover his foolishness? This is similar to what many people do concerning God’s assignment for their lives. God has sent everyone on earth to fulfil a purpose. However, many people put God’s purpose aside and start doing whatever they like.

Before your birth, God prepared an assignment for you to fulfil on the earth. Everyone created by God has a purpose (Ephesians 2:10), and God has a general plan into which His specific purpose for your life fits.

In Galatians 1:13-16, Paul said that God separated him unto Himself from his mother’s womb. By the end of his life, He said, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” (2 Timothy 4:7). John the Baptist knew that God sent him ahead of Jesus to prepare a way for Him and announce His arrival to the Israelites (John 1:29-36).

When Jesus came to him, he declared, “…Behold the lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world” (John 1:29). Because he did his assignment very well, Jesus gave this testimonial about him: “… Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist:” (Matthew 11:1l). What will God’s testimonial about you be? You have a particular assignment on earth, and you must not let anything prevent you from fulfilling it.

Determine not to allow anything stop you from becoming who God has ordained you to be.

While it is commendable for someone to know God’s purpose, it is also necessary for that fellow to fulfil God’s purpose God’s way. For example, Moses was destined to deliver the Israelites from Egypt, but he first attempted to do it his own way, and it almost cost him his life. God had to put him through a refining process that eventually set him on the right path (Exodus 2:11-15).

Beloved, God has a special purpose for your life, and He also has the blueprint you must follow to fulfil it. This is why you cannot afford not to have an intimate relationship with Him.

Your relationship with Him will determine whether you will keep in step with Him to fulfil His purpose for your life or not. I pray that nothing will distract you from fulfilling God’s purpose for your life, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION POINT

Cultivate and maintain an intimate relationship with God so you can fulfil His purpose for your life.

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Ezra 1-4

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

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 18 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Isaiah 46:11 (KJV)

This verse establishes God’s sovereign ability to orchestrate events and people to fulfill His divine plans.

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:9-12 (KJV)

This passage reveals that believers are predestined according to God’s purpose (v.11), called to live to the praise of His glory (v.12).

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Exposition of Key Themes from Today’s Open Heavens Devotional

1. The Universality of Divine Assignment

• Every Believer’s Mandate:
  • Created for good works (Ephesians 2:10)
  • Chosen before foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4)
  • Equipped with unique gifts (Romans 12:6-8)
• Biblical Examples:
  • Paul: Apostle to Gentiles (Galatians 1:15-16)
  • John the Baptist: Forerunner of Christ (John 1:23)
  • Moses: Deliverer of Israel (Exodus 3:10)

2. The Danger of Distraction

• The Football Analogy Explained:
  • Many treat life’s purpose like the distracted errand boy:
    1. Prioritizing pleasure over mission
    2. Procrastinating divine assignments
    3. Pursuing self-glory rather than God’s will
• Consequences Seen in Scripture:
  • Jonah’s delay caused storm (Jonah 1:4)
  • Samson’s compromise cost him strength (Judges 16:20)
  • Demas’ worldliness abandoned ministry (2 Timothy 4:10)

3. Characteristics of Purposeful Living

1. Divine Awareness
   • John knew his role as “voice in wilderness” (John 1:23)
2. Focused Execution
   • Paul’s singular vision: “this one thing I do” (Philippians 3:13)
3. Obedient Methodology
   • Moses learned God’s way > man’s way (Exodus 3:10-12)
4. Finishing Strong
   • Christ’s declaration: “It is finished” (John 19:30)

4. The Cost of Fulfilling Destiny

• Refining Process Required:
  • Moses’ 40-year desert preparation (Exodus 3:1)
  • Joseph’s pit-to-prison journey (Genesis 39:20)
  • Jesus’ 30-year hidden life (Luke 3:23)
• Modern Application:
  God uses:
  • Delays to build patience
  • Trials to strengthen faith
  • Opposition to purify motives

5. Maintaining Divine Connection

• Why Intimacy Matters:
  1. Reveals the blueprint (Psalm 32:8)
  2. Sustains during trials (Isaiah 40:31)
  3. Corrects when straying (Psalm 139:23-24)
• Practical Disciplines:
  • Daily Scripture meditation (Joshua 1:8)
  • Persistent prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
  • Accountable fellowship (Hebrews 10:25)

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Life Applications

For the Distracted:

• Action: Conduct a “time audit” – what percentage goes toward eternal purposes?
• Prayer: “Lord, reorder my priorities to align with Your will.”

For the Uncertain:

• Study: Romans 12:1-2 – how transformation reveals God’s will
• Exercise: List your spiritual gifts and passions – where do they intersect needs?

For the Weary:

• Meditate: On Galatians 6:9 – promise for those who don’t give up
• Encouragement: Your present struggle is part of the preparation process

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Warning vs. Promise

• Warning: “Neglecting purpose invites divine discipline” (Jonah 1-4)
• Promise: “Faithfulness brings commendation” (Matthew 25:21)

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Conclusion: Finishing Your Assigned Race

1. Your life has eternal significance – designed by God before birth
2. Distractions are costly – stay focused on the heavenly mandate
3. Divine help is available – through prayer and Scripture

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Prayer Response

“Heavenly Father, awaken me to the sacredness of my earthly assignment. Deliver me from trivial pursuits. Grant me Paul’s focus, John the Baptist’s clarity, and Christ’s obedience. Let my life fulfill Your exact purpose for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Final Charge
“On judgment day, will you present completed divine assignments or unfinished earthly amusements?”
Your purpose awaits – pursue it relentlessly!

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

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD DOES NOT FORGET

MEMORISE:

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

READ: 1 Samuel 1:9-20

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

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

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 17 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

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2 Chronicles 35-36

RCCG HYMN5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 17 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Isaiah 49:15 (KJV)

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

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

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

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heavens Devotional

1. The Meaning of “God Remembered”

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

2. Why God’s Timing Seems Delayed

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

3. The Certainty of Divine Promise

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

4. How to Wait Productively

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

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Practical Applications

For the Weary Waiter:

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

For the Doubting Heart:

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

For the Impatient Soul:

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

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Warning vs. Encouragement

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

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Conclusion: Your Set Time is Coming

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

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Prayer Response

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

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

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

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE TURNAROUND

MEMORISE

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

READ: Mark 10:46-52

46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 16 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

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2 Chronicles 32-34

RCCG HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIANS NOW IS NEAR

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 16 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Psalm 3:4 (KJV)

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

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

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

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heavens Devotional

1. The Nature of Divine Turnaround

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

2. Conditions for Supernatural Turnaround

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

3. The Process of Turnaround

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

4. Modern Applications

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

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Practical Steps to Experience Turnaround

Cry Out Persistently (Luke 18:1-8)

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

Prepare for Your Moment (Esther 4:14)

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

Cast Off Old Identities (Mark 10:50)

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

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Warning vs. Promise

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

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Conclusion: Your Turnaround is Coming!

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

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Prayer Response

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

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

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

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE VISITATION III

MEMORISE:

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

READ: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 15 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

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2 Chronicles 20:1-30

RCCG HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 15 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: 2 Chronicles 20:2 (KJV)

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

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

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

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

1. God’s Pattern of Sending Anointed Messengers

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

2. The Authority of God-Sent Ministry

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

3. The Jehoshaphat Principle (2 Chronicles 20)

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

4. The Danger of Rejecting God-Sent Messages

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

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Practical Applications for Today’s Believers

1. How to Receive Ministerial Visitation

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

2. Discerning Authentic Ministry

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

3. Responding to Prophetic Words

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

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Warning vs. Promise

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

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Conclusion: Positioning for Divine Visitation

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

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Prayer Response

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

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 14 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE VISITATION Il

MEMORISE

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

READ: Judges 15:2-5

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 14 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

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2 Chronicles 25-28

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

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Judges 13:3 (KJV)

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

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

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

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Key Insights from Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

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

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

2. Angelic Visitation Through Human Vessels

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

3. The Danger of Rejecting Divine Helpers

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

4. Practical Keys to Recognize Angelic Visitation

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

5. The Blessings of Divine Encounters

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

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Life Applications

For the Needy:

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

For the Prideful:

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

For the Hospitable:

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

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Warning vs. Promise

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

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Conclusion: Your Visitation May Wear Human Skin

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

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Prayer Response

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

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE VISITATION I

MEMORISE

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

READ: Genesis 18:1-14

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

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

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

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2 Chronicles 21-24

RCCG HYMN 15: PASS ME NOT OO GENTLE SAVIOUR

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Genesis 21:1 (KJV)

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

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

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

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Key Insights of Today’s Open Heaven Devotional

1. The Nature of Divine Visitation

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

2. Divine Visitation Through His Word

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

3. Why Visitations Occur

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

4. How to Position Yourself for Visitation

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

5. Results of Divine Visitation

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

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Practical Applications

For the Weary Waiter:

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

For the Biblically Passive:

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

For the Doubting Heart:

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

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Warning vs. Encouragement

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

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Conclusion: Your Visitation is Now

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

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Prayer Response

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

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FOR YOUR GOOD

MEMORISE

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

READ: Psalm 112:1-10

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

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY POINT

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

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2 Chronicles 17-20

HYMN 13: Jesus loves me! This I know

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 12 MAY 2025 COMMENTARY

Memorise: Romans 8:28 (KJV)

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

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

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

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Key Insights from today’s Open Heaven Devotional:

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

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

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

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

3. Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: Obedience Amid Temptation

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

4. Two Conditions for the Promise

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

5. The Repentance Clause

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

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Practical Applications for Believers

For the Discouraged:

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

For the Tempted to Stray:

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

For the Repentant:

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

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Warning vs. Promise

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

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Conclusion: Trusting the Divine Weaver

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

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Prayer Response

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

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

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