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The Open Heaven 29 April 2025 devotional for today is GUARD YOUR FREEDOM TO WORSHIP. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GUARD YOUR FREEDOM TO WORSHIP

MEMORISE
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
Psalm 124:7

READ: Psalm 100:1-5

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When people are not free to worship God the way they should, it means that their souls are in captivity. For example, when God sent Moses to Pharaoh to release the Israelites, He said, “Let my people go, so they can worship me” (Exodus 5:1).

I thank God for freedom of worship in some nations. To a large extent, in such countries, people can go to church anytime they want and worship God however they want to. In some other nations, however, the government dictates what the church should do and not do.

For example, they try to force pastors to join people of the same gender in marriage. One of the RCCG pastors in a particular country was arrested because he addressed some people as ‘Ladies and gentlemen’. They said it was an insult because not all of them were ladies or gentlemen. The aim of all this is to change the way Christians worship God and force them to worship Him the way unbelievers want them to.

Beloved, God’s standard remains sure. You must not adapt to ungodly practices, especially within the church, just because the people at the top say so. When you adapt, that’s slavery. Slavery, in its simplest terms, is anything that hinders you from living life abundantly and serving God wholeheartedly.

Whenever you see such things around you, guard your heart and your territory. Many Christians are already adhering to the ways of the world because of ungodly policies, and you must pray that those chains of bondage be broken speedily. When the chain of bondage was broken in Egypt, the principal thing that Pharaoh said was, “Go and worship God the way you want.”

Often, policies that endanger people’s souls don’t appear to be evil at first. This is why we must be sober and vigilant as believers.

We must be sensitive and careful about the things we permit within and around us. Many believers keep saying, “It doesn’t matter” until their consciences become seared with the hot iron of immorality and darkness (1 Timothy 4:2). If it doesn’t conform to God’s will, it matters to God, and it should matter to you too.

Beloved, if you have been chained such that you can no longer serve God wholeheartedly, I pray that God will deliver you today. Your soul escapes like a bird from those shackles (Psalm 124:7), and may you enjoy the freedom to worship God in spirit and in truth, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION POINT:

Thank God if you are able to worship Him freely and pray for deliverance for those who do not enjoy the same freedom

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Chronicles 3-4

HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 29 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Essence of True Worship

Today’s devotional begins by defining spiritual captivity as any force (governmental, cultural, or ideological) that restricts believers from worshipping God according to His Word. Just as Pharaoh held Israel in bondage (Exodus 5:1), modern-day “Pharaohs” seek to:

• Dictate worship practices (e.g., mandating unbiblical ceremonies like same-sex unions).
• Suppress biblical truth (e.g., punishing pastors for using terms like “Ladies and Gentlemen”).
• Normalize compromise by pressuring Christians to conform to worldly standards (Romans 12:2).

Lesson: Freedom to worship is not merely about physical gatherings but about obedience to God’s commands without compromise.

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2. The Battle for Authentic Christianity

The Open Heaven devotional for todaa highlights two fronts of attack:

1. External Persecution (e.g., governments criminalizing biblical speech).
2. Internal Compromise (e.g., believers excusing sin as “irrelevant” or “progressive”).

Biblical Parallel:

• Daniel’s friends refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar’s idol (Daniel 3:16-18).
• Peter and John defied religious authorities to preach Christ (Acts 4:19-20).

Warning: A “seared conscience” (1 Timothy 4:2) develops when we repeatedly justify disobedience.

Application:

• Are there areas where societal pressure is silencing your witness?
• Do you dismiss unbiblical trends as “no big deal”?

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3. The Call to Vigilance and Resistance

Pastor Adeboye urges believers to:

• Guard their hearts (Proverbs 4:23) against subtle deceptions.
• Defend their “territory”—homes, churches, and spheres of influence—from ungodly influences.
• Pray for deliverance from spiritual bondage (Psalm 124:7).

Key Insight:
Bondage often begins subtly. Policies that seem “neutral” (e.g., redefining marriage, censoring sermons) are designed to reshape worship.

Example:

• The arrest of an RCCG pastor for saying “Ladies and Gentlemen” mirrors Acts 5:28 (“Do not teach in this name!”).

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4. The Promise of Divine Liberation

The devotional closes with a prayer for deliverance, echoing Psalm 124:7. God breaks chains so His people can worship Him “in spirit and truth” (John 4:23-24).

Encouragement:

• God’s standard is unchanging (Malachi 3:6).
• He fights for His people (Exodus 14:14).
• True freedom is found in obedience to Christ (John 8:36).

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Action Steps for Believers

1. Audit Your Worship: Are there areas where you’ve compromised to avoid conflict?
2. Stand Firm: Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, refuse to bow to cultural idols (Daniel 3).
3. Pray Boldly: Intercede for persecuted believers and nations where worship is restricted.
4. Preach Truth: Speak grace and holiness (Titus 2:11-12).

Prayer:
“Father, shatter every chain hindering Your people from wholehearted worship. Give us courage to uphold Your truth, sensitivity to discern deception, and faith to trust Your deliverance. May our souls escape every snare, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Thought

The world’s standards shift, but God’s Word stands forever (Isaiah 40:8). True worship requires freedom from sin’s bondage and fidelity to Christ’s Lordship. As the psalmist declared, “It was the Lord who broke the snare” (Psalm 124:7). Trust Him to break yours today.

Scripture for Meditation:
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32, NKJV)

May we never exchange divine freedom for cultural captivity!

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The Open Heaven 28 April 2025 devotional for today is AVOIDING STRIFE. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: AVOIDING STRIFE

MEMORISE
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
James 3:16

READ: Genesis 13:1-18

And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.
2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
3 And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Hai;
4 Unto the place of the altar, which he had make there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the Lord.
5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.
6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.

7 And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.
8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.
9 Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.
12 Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.
13 But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lordexceedingly.
14 And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:

15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.
16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.
17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.
18 Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Strife is dangerous; it damages relationships and destroys homes, especially when it is allowed to linger. When Abraham took his nephew, Lot, with him to the land God promised him, he didn’t think that issues would arise between them. Lot enjoyed God’s blessings because of Abraham, yet he wasn’t wise enough to tell his herdsmen to honour and respect Abraham’s herdsmen. Despite this, Abraham didn’t get offended. Instead, he settled the issue with Lot amicably.

He called Lot and said, “Please, let there be no strife between us, for we are brethren.” Abraham valued his relationship with God and his brotherhood with Lot above the issues they were having. He even humbled himself and asked Lot to choose where he wished to go first. Abraham understood something many people do not understand; he knew that whenever you allow strife, you give room to the devil.

During a Festival of Life event of RCCG in London, a Polish couple that had been waiting for the fruit of the womb shared the testimony of how God blessed them with a child. When the husband was sharing the testimony, because English is not his native language, he said, “Last year, I came from Poland to the ministers’ conference because somebody told me that anybody the G.O. touches becomes pregnant.”

My wife was sitting next to me, and she said jokingly, “Don’t touch me; I don’t want another pregnancy.” While we were able to laugh about what the man said because we understood his background, it could also have been misunderstood because of what touches in that context could imply. Indeed, there are more complex cases where misunderstandings can arise between two people because one or both of the parties are not taking account of the background of the other party as they relate with them.

Beloved, learn to consider people’s backgrounds when relating with them; this will help you to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. There are people who, because of where they are from and the fact that l am old enough to be their parent or grandparent, when they come to see me, l expect them to prostrate. Whereas there are others who, because of where they are from, I do not expect them to prostrate; in fact, I will be surprised if they do. What is a greeting to some people may seem like an insult to you, and if you regard their greeting as an insult, you will develop unnecessary anger and strife, which will give room to satan.

KEY POINT:

Avoid strife like a plague; it is a doorway to the devil.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Chronicles 1-2

HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 28 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Danger of Strife

Daddy Adeboye begins by warning about the destructive nature of strife. Just as Proverbs 17:14says, “The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore, stop contention before a quarrel starts,” unresolved conflict can damage relationships, families, and even spiritual progress.

• Abraham and Lot’s Example (Genesis 13:1-18)
  • Lot, though blessed through Abraham, allowed his herdsmen to compete with Abraham’s, creating tension.
  • Instead of reacting in pride or anger, Abraham took the initiative to resolve the issue peacefully.
  • He prioritized unity over personal gain, saying, “Let there be no strife between us, for we are brethren.” (Genesis 13:8)

Lesson: Strife opens the door to the devil (Ephesians 4:26-27). Wisdom demands that we pursue peace, even if it means humbling ourselves.

2. The Power of Humility and Understanding

Abraham’s response teaches us:

• Humility prevents conflict. He let Lot choose first, trusting God to provide for him (Genesis 13:9-10).
• God honors peacemakers. After Lot left, God reaffirmed His covenant with Abraham (Genesis 13:14-17).

Application:

• Are you holding onto a grudge?
• Is there a dispute in your home, workplace, or church that needs resolution?
• Follow Abraham’s example—be the first to seek peace.

3. Misunderstandings and Cultural Sensitivity

Pastor Adeboye shares a humorous yet insightful testimony about a Polish couple who misunderstood a statement about pregnancy due to language barriers. This illustrates how:

• Cultural and linguistic differences can lead to unnecessary strife.
• We must be patient and considerate in our interactions (Colossians 3:13).

Example:

• Some cultures expect deep respect (like prostration), while others do not.
• If we judge others based on our own cultural expectations, we may take offense where none was intended.

Lesson:

• “Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (James 1:19).
• Seek to understand before being understood.

4. How to Avoid Strife

1. Be Proactive in Peacemaking – Like Abraham, address conflicts early.
2. Walk in Humility – Pride fuels strife (Proverbs 13:10).
3. Consider Others’ Backgrounds – Avoid assumptions; ask for clarity.
4. Let Love Cover Offenses – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8)

Prayer:

“Father, make me a peacemaker. Help me to walk in humility, understanding, and love, so that I do not give place to the devil through strife. Let Your peace reign in my relationships, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Final Thought:

Strife is a tool of the enemy to divide families, churches, and nations. But God calls us to unity (Psalm 133:1). Like Abraham, let us choose peace over conflict, understanding over assumption, and love over offense.

Scripture for Meditation:
“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” (Romans 12:18, NKJV)

May this devotional inspire you to pursue peace and reject strife in all areas of life!

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The Open Heaven 27 April 2025 devotional for today is UNBELIEVABLE TESTIMONIES. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: UNBELIEVABLE TESTIMONIES

MEMORISE
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Psalm 126:1

READ: Psalm 126:1-3

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
3 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today’s memory verse says that when God turned the captivity of Zion, it was like a dream. When God gives you some testimonies, you might pinch yourself from time to time to be sure that you are awake and not dreaming.

In Psalm 23:5, David said, “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:…” That testimony was good enough, but then he went ahead to say, “.. thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” I am sure that some of the people around him asked, “What kind of testimony is this? Brother, are you sure you are not exaggerating?”

I’ll share one of such testimonies with you.

While I was a lecturer at the University of lorin, my wife and I had this teapot from which we could pour five cups of tea. Whenever we wanted to eat breakfast, my wife and I would fill the pot. After we have both had two cups of tea, the first person to finish the second cup of tea would usually go for the last cup.

On one occasion. the teapot was full as usual, and after we had both had two cups of tea, we discovered that the pot was empty as we looked at each other with a confused look on our faces, the Lord said to me, “When you were praying, you said, ‘Lord, bless this food, join us as we eat.’ I thought you invited me.” I was thrilled to learn that the Lord Jesus joined us for breakfast. However, when I shared this testimony, the brethren looked at me like I had gone crazy because I said that Jesus drank tea. It became an embarrassment, such that l had to cry to God to show me a similar incident from the Scriptures. Then, He showed me that in John 21, after Jesus had risen from the dead, He appeared to the disciples, and they joined Him at the shore and ate fish and bread with Him. The Lord said that after He rose from the dead, He could eat fish and bread, and if they had tea, He could have drank it with them also.

Beloved, God is able to do exceeding abundantly above your wildest imagination (Ephesians 3:20). I pray for you today that He will give you a testimony that people will find difficult to believe when you share it, in Jesus’ name

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please bring me into the realm of unbelievable testimonies, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Kings 24-25

HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 27 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Nature of Divine Testimonies

Daddy Adeboye begins by highlighting how God’s interventions can be so overwhelming that they feel surreal—like a dream. This aligns with Psalm 126, where Israel’s restoration was so miraculous that it seemed unbelievable. Similarly, when God moves mightily in our lives, we may struggle to fully grasp His goodness because it surpasses human reasoning (Isaiah 55:8-9).

2. The Overflowing Blessings of God

Referencing Psalm 23:5, the devotional for today emphasizes that God’s blessings are not just sufficient – they overflow. David’s testimony of an overflowing cup signifies abundance beyond expectation. As believers, we must understand that God’s provision is not limited to our needs but extends to His supernatural abundance (Malachi 3:10, Ephesians 3:20).

3. A Personal Testimony of Divine Encounter

Pastor Adeboye shares a remarkable experience where Jesus supernaturally joined him and his wife for breakfast, drinking tea from their pot. Some may find this hard to believe, but it aligns with biblical accounts of Jesus eating after His resurrection (Luke 24:41-43; John 21:9-13). This teaches us that:

• God is present in the ordinary. He is not distant but engages with us in daily life (Matthew 28:20).
• Divine encounters defy human logic. Just as Jesus ate with His disciples post-resurrection, He can still interact with us in unexpected ways.
• Testimonies may be misunderstood. Some will doubt supernatural encounters, but we must stand on God’s Word (1 Corinthians 2:14).

4. God Does the Impossible (Ephesians 3:20)

Open Heaven devotional for today concludes with a powerful prayer for testimonies so extraordinary that they defy human explanation. This aligns with Scripture, where God does “exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).

Application for the Reader:

1. Expect the supernatural. God is not limited by human understanding.
2. Don’t fear sharing your testimony, even if others doubt. Stand on God’s Word.
3. Invite God into every area of your life, including the mundane. He desires fellowship with you.
4. Believe for the impossible. If God could turn Zion’s captivity into a dream-like joy, He can do the same for you.

Prayer:
“Father, give me a testimony so great that it glorifies Your name. Open my eyes to see Your hand in every area of my life, and let my cup overflow with Your blessings, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Final Thought:

God’s ways are higher than ours. Whether through miraculous provision, divine encounters, or supernatural breakthroughs, He remains the God of the impossible. Like Daddy Adeboye, may we walk in faith, expecting testimonies that declare His glory!

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The Open Heaven 26 April 2025 devotional for today is TESTIMONIES ABOVE AND BEYOND. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: TESTIMONIES ABOVE AND BEYOND

MEMORISE
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Ephesians 3:20

READ: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

It is very good to share testimonies about God’s goodness to you as it will boost the faith of others and position you to receive more from Him. There are, however, some testimonies that people will either find hard to believe or conclude that God is partial. Several years ago, one of my spiritual sons visited me and began to share testimonies about God’s blessings over him, his family, and his ministry.

At a point, he stopped and said, “Daddy, I’m the only one talking; you haven’t said anything about what God is doing for you.” I said, “Son, if I tell you all that God is doing for me, you will say that God is partial.” I pray, in the name of Jesus, that God will give you testimonies that will make people say, “Are you the only one serving God?”

To receive above-and-beyond testimonies, you must be willing to serve God above and beyond the ordinary. You must also be willing to pray and fast often. In 2 Corinthians 11:27, Paul said, “..in fastings often…” In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, he advised, “Pray without ceasing.” No wonder the Bible says that God performed special miracles through Paul (Acts 19:11-12).

God used him for extraordinary miracles because he gave himself to serving God extraordinarily. When you sow your service to God sparingly, you will reap containable miracles (2 Corinthians 9:6). However, when you give yourself to God’s will and work bountifully, you will receive testimonies that exceed what you can ask or imagine.

A lady kept trusting God for a husband until she passed childbearing age. During one of our services, l asked everybody to ask God for something. She told God, “I have waited on you for a long time for a husband, but I haven’t gotten one; however, it doesn’t matter because I will serve you all the days of my life.” A few days later, a young man proposed to her. She looked at him and said, “Are you sure? You better go and pray again.” The man said, “I am sure; I have prayed.” The lady said, “Don’t you want children? I have passed childbearing age.” The man said, “I lost my wife, and I already have children by her.” After they got married, she got pregnant and delivered a set of twins! God saw her heart and gave her a testimony above and beyond what she could have asked for. May you receive miracles that are above and beyond your wildest imaginations, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT:

Serving God unreservedly is the key to having testimonies that are above and beyond.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Kings 22-23

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

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Today’s devotional, anchored on Ephesians 3:20 (“Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us”), reveals that God’s blessings are not limited by human expectations but by our willingness to serve Him beyond the ordinary. Through biblical principles and real-life testimonies, we learn that miracles are proportional to our surrender.

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1. Testimonies That Provoke Awe (Divine “Partiality”)

• Daddy Adeboye’s Humble Confession:
  • His spiritual son assumed God was “partial” because the testimonies were too great to share (v. 20).
  • Principle: “The more you serve God extraordinarily, the more He blesses you extraordinarily” (Luke 6:38).
• Biblical Parallel:
  • Paul’s “Special Miracles” (Acts 19:11-12) came because he served “in fastings often” (2 Corinthians 11:27) and “prayed without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Application:

• Don’t envy others’ blessings. Emulate their dedication.
• Prayer + Fasting + Radical Obedience = Uncontainable Testimonies.

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2. The Law of Sowing and Reaping in God’s Kingdom

• 2 Corinthians 9:6: “He who sows sparingly will reap sparingly…”
  • Ordinary Service → Ordinary Blessings.
  • Extraordinary Service → Exceeding Abundance (Ephesians 3:20).
• The Lady’s Miracle (Beyond Childbearing Age):
  • She surrendered her desire for marriage, saying, “I will serve You all my life.”
  • God’s Response: A husband + twins (beyond biology).
  • Key: Her heart posture—total surrender—activated Ephesians 3:20.

Self-Examination:

• Are you serving God conditionally (“Bless me, then I’ll commit”)?
• Or unconditionally (“Even if You don’t bless me, I’m Yours”)?

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3. How to Position Yourself for “Above-and-Beyond” Miracles

1. Serve Sacrificially (Romans 12:1).
   • Like Paul, give God your time, gifts, and comforts.
2. Pray and Fast Consistently (Matthew 17:21).
   • Fasting breaks limitations (Isaiah 58:6).
3. Trust God’s Timing (Habakkuk 2:3).
   • The lady waited years—but her surrender triggered sudden breakthrough.

Prophetic Prayer:
“Father, give me a heart that serves You beyond blessings. Let my obedience position me for testimonies that silence doubters, in Jesus’ name!”

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4. God’s Power Works Through Surrendered Vessels

• Ephesians 3:20 isn’t just about God’s ability—it’s about His power working IN US.
• Example:
  • The disciples (ordinary fishermen) → turned the world upside down (Acts 17:6).
  • Why? They were fully yielded (Acts 2:1-4).

Modern Challenge:

• Your career, ministry, or family can become a “special miracle”—if you let God’s power work through you.

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Conclusion: Dare to Believe for More

• Don’t limit God with small faith (Psalm 78:41).
• Your wildest dream is God’s starting point.

Final Declaration:

• “I refuse to settle for ordinary blessings. I am a candidate for Ephesians 3:20 miracles – because I serve an Ephesians 3:20 God!”

Key Takeaway: God’s “exceeding abundance” isn’t for the casual believer – it’s for the radically committed. Are you all in?

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The Open Heaven 25 April 2025 devotional for today is ABOVE BARRIERS. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ABOVE BARRIERS

MEMORISE
The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.
Habakkuk 3:19

READ: 1 Kings 18:41-46

41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
43 And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
44 And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down that the rain stop thee not.
45 And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.
46 And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

 Humans are normally subject to the laws of nature. For example, this is why it is ordinarily impossible for people to walk on water due to the law of gravity. At times, however, the laws of nature can be suspended so that they do not act as a barrier to God’s children.

Matthew 14:22-32 tells us that Peter walked on water. When he began to sink, he cried out, and Jesus grabbed his hand. After that, they both walked back to the boat on the water. The law of gravity was suspended for Peter.

When God gets involved in a situation, the laws of nature can be suspended. In Acts 12:5-11, when the angel came to release Peter from prison, the chains that were used to bind him dropped off by themselves, and the prison doors opened of their own accord. I pray that if there are doors that have been locked against you, they will open of their own accord because of the Holy Spirit, and you will reach heights that your enemies do not want you to get to, in Jesus’ name. If you continue reading that account in Acts 12, you will discover that when Herod sent for Peter to be brought out for execution, the guards reported that they could not find him, and Herod commanded that they should be executed instead. God is about to spring a surprise on your enemies, in Jesus’ name.

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, He will make you mount up with wings like an eagle to rise above all barriers in your path. He will remove every embargo that the devil may have placed on you and every limitation that he may have put on your family and business. He will also make your feet like a hind’s feet and set you upon your high places (Psalm 18:33). A hind is a female deer, and she can run securely in very rough terrains. Nothing limits or hinders her from running on very dangerous grounds.

Where other animals will stumble and fall, a hind will run freely without any stress. I pray for you right now; the Holy Spirit will lift you above every limitation in your life, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, please come upon me afresh and break every barrier around me, in Jesus’ name.

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2 Kings 19-21

HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

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The devotional for today, anchored on Habakkuk 3:19 (“The Lord God is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and He will make me to walk upon mine high places”), reveals how God suspends natural laws to elevate His children beyond limitations. Through biblical examples and prophetic declarations, we see that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to defy impossibilities.

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1. God Suspends Natural Laws for His Children

Biblical Examples:

• Peter Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-32)
  • Natural Law (Gravity) → Supernatural Override (Divine Empowerment)
  • Lesson: When we fix our eyes on Jesus, we transcend human limitations (Hebrews 12:2).
• Peter’s Prison Break (Acts 12:5-11)
  • Chains fell off, gates opened supernaturally – no human effort.
  • Prophetic Promise: “Every locked door in your life will open of its own accord!”

Application:

• Are you facing a “law of nature” situation (health, finances, oppression)?
• Pray for God to intervene—He specializes in sudden breakthroughs (Isaiah 43:19).

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2. The Holy Spirit Lifts You Above Limitations

Key Scriptures:

• Isaiah 40:31: “They that wait upon the Lord shall mount up with wings as eagles.”
  • Eagles soar above storms—the Spirit empowers you to rise above adversity.
• Psalm 18:33: “He makes my feet like hinds’ feet.”
  • A hind (deer) runs swiftly and securely on rocky terrain.
  • Prophetic Declaration: “The Holy Spirit will give you stability and speed in difficult places!”

Modern Parallels:

• Career stagnation? God will promote you beyond man’s timeline.
• Sickness? Divine healing defies medical reports.
• Spiritual warfare? Chains of addiction/oppression will break suddenly.

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3. God’s Surprises for Your Enemies

• Herod’s Plot Backfired (Acts 12:18-19):
  • Peter escaped → Guards executed.
  • Divine Justice: “God will shame those opposing your destiny.”
• Elijah Outran a Chariot (1 Kings 18:46):
  • Supernatural speed—Ahab’s chariot (symbol of human power) was outpaced by the Spirit.

Prayer Point:
“Lord, surprise my enemies! Let every evil plan against me boomerang, in Jesus’ name!”

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4. How to Walk in This Supernatural Grace

1. Wait on the Lord (Isaiah 40:31)
   • Not passive waiting—but active faith (prayer, worship, obedience).
2. Stay Focused on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)
   • Peter sank when he looked at the waves—distractions breed fear.
3. Expect the Impossible (Mark 9:23)
   • The God of Peter, Elijah, and Paul is your God!

Prophetic Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, clothe me with Your power (Luke 24:49). Give me hind’s feet to climb every mountain and eagle’s wings to fly above every storm. Where men say ‘impossible,’ let me say ‘possible with God!’ In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

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Conclusion: You Are Built for the Extraordinary

• Natural laws govern the world, but the Spirit governs YOU (Romans 8:14).
• Your “high places” (destiny) are accessible—not by might, but by His Spirit (Zechariah 4:6).

Final Charge:

• Today: Declare “No limitation can hold me—I am Spirit-empowered!”
• This Week: Step out in faith (like Peter on water) and watch God move.
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OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BECOMING A WONDER II

MEMORISE
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 10:38

READ: Luke 13:10-17

10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

I will conclude the teaching I started yesterday by narrating one of my experiences. Years ago, the Nigerian government wanted to ensure that all the people being paid pensions were still alive, so they directed all pensioners to show up in a particular place. I decided to also go since l had retired from the university as a lecturer.

While I was there, a woman, who was also a pensioner, saw me and began to scream. She said that she had been pregnant for about 14 years, and she wanted me to pray for her. l laid my hands on her, prayed a simple prayer, and she delivered right there in that office. The people around there began to wonder who l was. When the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will become a wonder.

The Holy Spirit releases captives and sets people free to do God’s will. During Jesus’ human ministry, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Him, and he performed many mighty miracles. In today’s Bible reading, a woman, who had been bent over for eighteen years because of a spirit of infirmity, received her freedom and stood upright. She had been limited In what she could see and do, yet when Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, laid His hands on her, she stood uprignt immediately and glorified God. The people around also rejoiced for the glorious thing that had been done.

At another time, Jesus met a man who had an infirmity for thirty-eight years. Immediately, Jesus told him to rise, take up his bed, and walk (John 5:1-9). In another place He restored a madman who lived among the tombs to his right mind (Mark 5:1-15). He also raised Lazarus, who had been dead for four days (John 11:1-44). Jesus went about doing good because the Holy Spirit was upon Him (Acts 10:38). When He comes upon you, you will also go about doing good, healing the sick, and delivering those who are oppressed by the devil.

The Holy Spirit, however, doesn’t force people or try to make unwilling vessels a wonder in their world. Are you a willing vessel? Are you willing to do His will and obey His every command? I pray that you will come into an unusual dimension of the Holy Spirit, and through you, He will perform great and mighty wonders, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, I yield myself to You; please make me a wonder, in Jesus’ name.

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2 Kings 17-18

HYMN 7: I AM THINE O LORD.

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Today’s devotional, anchored on Acts 10:38, emphasizes how Jesus – anointed by the Holy Spirit – went about doing good, healing the oppressed, and setting captives free. Through biblical accounts and personal testimony, we learn that the same Spirit empowers believers today to continue Christ’s ministry of liberation.

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1. The Holy Spirit Makes You a Wonder (Personal Testimony)

• The 14-Year Pregnancy Miracle:
  • A woman’s supernatural deliverance in a pension office demonstrates God’s power through yielded vessels.
  • Key Lesson: When the Spirit moves, even “ordinary” moments become divine encounters(1 Corinthians 2:4-5).
• Application:
  • Your identity in Christ isn’t defined by your profession (lecturer, doctor, etc.) but by the Spirit’s presence in you (Romans 8:19).
  • Expect God to use you unexpectedly.

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2. Jesus’ Model: Spirit-Empowered Liberation (Luke 13:10-17)

• The Bent Woman:
  • 18 years of bondage → instant freedom under Jesus’ hands (Luke 13:12-13).
  • Religion criticized, but heaven rejoiced (v. 17).
• Other Examples:
  • 38-year infirmity healed (John 5:8).
  • Demonized man restored (Mark 5:15).
  • Lazarus raised (John 11:44).
• Key Insight:
  • All these miracles flowed from the Holy Spirit’s anointing (Acts 10:38).
  • Jesus’ ministry is our blueprint (John 14:12).

Application:

• Pray for the Spirit’s boldness to confront “incurable” situations (Acts 4:29-31).
• Reject religious traditions that hinder deliverance (Mark 7:13).

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3. The Holy Spirit Works Through Willing Vessels

• The Spirit Doesn’t Force:
  • He seeks obedient, available hearts (Isaiah 6:8).
  • Example: The disciples’ transformation from fear (John 20:19) to boldness (Acts 2:14).
• Modern Parallel:
  • Are you making excuses (Moses in Exodus 4:10)?
  • Or surrendering like Mary (Luke 1:38)?

Self-Examination:

1. Am I willing to be interrupted for divine assignments (like Jesus with the bent woman)?
2. Do I prioritize human approval over obedience to the Spirit (Galatians 1:10)?

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4. How to Walk in This Anointing

1. Seek Intimacy with the Spirit (John 15:5).
   • Pray in tongues (Jude 1:20), worship, and study Scripture.
2. Step Out in Faith (Mark 16:17-18).
   • Like Peter’s shadow (Acts 5:15) or Paul’s handkerchiefs (Acts 19:12), God uses what you yield.
3. Expect Opposition but Press On (2 Timothy 3:12).
   • Jesus faced critics (Luke 13:14)—don’t let resistance stop you.

Prophetic Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, clothe me with Your power (Luke 24:49). Make me a conduit of healing, deliverance, and miracles—for Your glory alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

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Conclusion: You Are Anointed for This Hour

• The same Spirit who raised Christ lives in you (Romans 8:11).
• Your “pension office” (mundane place) can become a revival ground.

Final Charge:

• Today, lay hands on someone (Mark 16:18).
• This week, confront a “bent” situation (sickness, despair, bondage) with Spirit-backed authority.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… to proclaim liberty to the captives…” (Luke 4:18). Now, He’s upon YOU!

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OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BECOMING A WONDER I

MEMORISE
l am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
Psalm 71:7

READ: Acts 3:1-11

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, after God healed the lame man, everyone looked on in amazement because they had just witnessed something wonderful. Another wonder happened in Acts 5:14-16 as Peter’s shadow healed the sick.

Likewise, in Acts 19:11-12, God performed special miracles through Paul such that his handkerchiefs and aprons healed the sick. Who turned them into such a wonder? The simple answer is the Holy Spirit.

When I was a lecturer at the University of Lagos, the dean of my faculty was Late Professor Chike Obi, a renowned mathematician. God later called me into full-time ministry and I resigned from the university system. After some years, Professor Obi, who was now retired, travelled all the way from his hometown to Redemption City to pay me a visit. I wasn’t at home, but he met my wife, and he told her that he would return. The next time he came, he saw me and said, “I just wanted to be sure that it is the same Adeboye that I knew who is now making waves all over the world.” I replied, “I am the same person, but the Adeboye you knew is a mathematician; the one before you now is a carrier of the Holy Spirit, and He makes a difference.”

In Psalm 71, David praised God for all He had done for him, and in verse 7, which is our memory verse, he testified that he had become a wonder. People who encounter the Holy Spirit become wonders to their world.

Just as He turned the disciples, countless fathers in the faith, and even me into a wonder, He can do the same for you.

Before I joined RCCG, I experienced a lot of hardship despite all my degrees and qualifications. However, when I surrendered my life to Jesus and the Holy Spirit came upon me, I began to experience the supernatural wonders of God’s kingdom. Difficult things became easy, and the seemingly impossible became possible.

One of my daughters was told by doctors that she would never give birth because her womb was too small to nurture a child to the point of delivery. She kept having miscarriages, but the Holy Spirit stepped in and decided to make her a wonder unto many. She got pregnant again, carried the pregnancy to the point of delivery, and when she delivered, she gave birth to quadruplets. I prophesy that you will have a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit that will transform you into a wonder, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, please fill me afresh and make me a wonder unto many, in Jesus’ name.

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2 Kings 14-16

HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

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The devotional for today centers on Psalm 71:7, where David declares, “I have become as a wonder to many, but You are my strong refuge.” Through biblical examples and personal testimonies, we see how the Holy Spirit elevates believers from obscurity to supernatural impact.

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1. The Holy Spirit Makes You a Sign and Wonder (Acts 3-5, 19)

• Peter and John: A lame man healed at the temple gate (Acts 3:1-11).
• Peter’s shadow: Delivered multitudes (Acts 5:15).
• Paul’s handkerchiefs: Carried healing power (Acts 19:11-12).
• Key Insight: These weren’t natural abilities – the Spirit worked through surrendered vessels.

Application:

• You are a candidate for divine wonders. The same Spirit lives in you (1 Corinthians 3:16).
• Expect God to use even “ordinary” things (your words, prayers, or presence) to manifest His power.

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2. The Holy Spirit Redefines Your Identity (Personal Testimony)

Daddy Adeboye transformation:

• From “Professor Adeboye” (mathematician) to “Daddy G.O.” (global minister).
• Key Difference: The Holy Spirit’s empowerment (Acts 1:8).

Modern Parallel:

• Your past (education, struggles, or limitations) doesn’t limit your future.
• Surrender to the Spirit, and He will rewrite your story (2 Corinthians 5:17).

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3. The Holy Spirit Turns Impossibilities into Testimonies (Daughter’s Miracle)

• Medical verdict: “Barren” → Holy Spirit’s verdict: “Mother of quadruplets!”
• Principle: “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God” (Luke 18:27).

Encouragement:

• Are you facing a “hopeless” situation (health, finance, family)?
• The Spirit specializes in defying odds (Isaiah 43:19).

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4. How to Become a Wonder

1. Surrender Fully to Christ (John 3:30).
   • The disciples left fishing nets; the writer left academia.
2. Cultivate the Spirit’s Presence (Ephesians 5:18).
   • Pray in tongues, worship, obey His promptings.
3. Step Out in Faith (Mark 16:17-18).
   • Peter spoke to the lame man; Paul sent handkerchiefs.

Prophetic Declaration:
“Every area of your life labeled ‘impossible’—career, health, family—will become a testimony that silences mockers, in Jesus’ name!”

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Conclusion: You Are God’s Masterpiece

• Natural talents + Holy Spirit = Supernatural impact.
• Your “ordinary” life + God’s touch = A wonder to your generation.

Final Charge:

• Pray: “Holy Spirit, overshadow me. Make me a sign of Your power in my world!”
• Act: Like Peter at the Beautiful Gate, speak to your “lame” situation today.

Key Takeaway: The world awaits the wonders God will do through YOU (John 14:12). Will you let Him use you?

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8).

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OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BECOMING A TERROR TO THE DEVIL

MEMORISE
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
Isaiah 61:1

READ: Judges 16:1-3

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.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Why did a whole army choose to wait until morning to attack just one man as we read in today’s Bible text? I believe it was because they were afraid of Samson, and they knew they would need light in case he turned on them and they had to run. Who can make you a terror to the forces of darkness and use you to force open the gates of a city for the light of the gospel to flood in? The answer is the Holy Spirit.

I recall when we first started to hold crusades across Nigeria in our hunger to do God’s work.

We would call all the ministers together at our chosen location, feed them, and explain that we wanted to hold a crusade in their city. They would come, eat our food, promise their full cooperation, and on the day of the crusade, they would all fix programmes in their churches so there would be nobody to attend our crusade. After some time, out of frustration, I told God, “Father, I want to do your work, but I’m spending and being spent without getting results.” God replied, “The fault is yours; you’re trying to do my work without the Holy Spirit.”

When secret cults were beginning to take over Nigerian universities, the Holy Spirit ministered to me to take the Holy Ghost Service to the universities. I started with the University of Ibadan, and when we told them we were hosting a Holy Ghost Service, all the students, lecturers, and the Vice-Chancellor came out.

To make matters interesting, as I took the microphone that day, the rain began. Although we were in the open, no one left, not even the Vice-Chancellor! When we asked those who wanted to forsake their secret societies to come forward, because the Holy Spirit was there, thousands of people came out.

Beloved, above all you do, cultivate an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, and He will not only empower you but will also transform your life. For example, before I became born again, I lived in fear and could not visit my village because I was afraid of the forces of darkness there. Nowadays, however, I announce my visits ahead because I have been empowered by my intimacy with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will make you a terror to the kingdom of darkness as He did with the early disciples (Acts 17:6) if you surrender your life to Jesus Christ and build an intimate relationship with Him.

KEY POINT:

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to destroy the works of the devil.

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2 Kings 11-13

HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

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Today’s devotional anchors on Isaiah 61:1, where the Spirit of the Lord empowers His servants to proclaim liberty and break chains. Through the examples of Samson and Daddy Adeboye’s personal experiences, we see how the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary believers into agents of divine disruption against darkness.

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1. The Holy Spirit Makes You a Terror to Darkness (Judges 16:1-3)

• Samson’s enemies feared him so much that an entire army hesitated to attack him at night (Judges 16:2). Why?
  • Supernatural strength: The Spirit empowered him to tear city gates apart (Judges 16:3).
  • Divine intimidation: The kingdom of darkness trembles at Spirit-filled believers (James 4:7; Acts 19:15).
• Application:
  • You are not weak—the same Spirit lives in you (Romans 8:11).
  • Your presence should unsettle demonic strongholds (Luke 10:19).

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2. Human Effort Fails Without the Holy Spirit

Pastor Adeboye recounts early ministry struggles:

• Crusades flopped because of competition and lack of unity.
• God’s rebuke: “You’re trying to do My work without the Holy Spirit.”
• Lesson: Programs, strategies, and resources mean nothing without the Spirit’s power(Zechariah 4:6).

Modern Parallel:

• Are you striving in ministry, business, or family life in your own strength? Surrender to the Spirit’s leading.

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3. The Holy Spirit Brings Breakthroughs (University Crusade Testimony)

• At the University of Ibadan:
  • Rain fell, but no one left—a sign of divine hunger (John 6:37).
  • Thousands renounced secret cults because the Spirit convicted them (John 16:8).
• Key Insight:
  • Where the Spirit is, there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17).
  • Cultural strongholds crumble when the Church operates in the Spirit’s authority.

Application:

• Pray for Holy Ghost invasions in schools, workplaces, and governments.
• Expect divine interruptions when you step out in faith.

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4. Intimacy with the Holy Spirit Transforms Your Life

Daddy Adeboye’s personal transformation:

• From fear to boldness: Once afraid of village witchcraft, now he announces his visits to challenge darkness.
• From powerless to empowered: Like the early disciples (Acts 4:13), intimacy with the Spirit makes you unshakeable.

How to Cultivate This Intimacy:

1. Surrender daily (Galatians 5:25).
2. Pray in the Spirit (Jude 1:20).
3. Obey His promptings (Acts 8:29).

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Conclusion: You Are Called to Be a Gatebreaker

• Samson tore gates open—the Church must force open spiritual gates for the Gospel (Matthew 16:18).
• The Holy Spirit is your advantage: Stop relying on human methods; let Him lead.

Final Challenge:

• Ask for fresh fire (Acts 4:31).
• Step into your identity: You are a terror to hell and a carrier of light (Matthew 5:14).

Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, overshadow me. Make me a bold witness, break every chain through me, and use me to flood dark places with Your light. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

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OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE

MEMORISE
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:35

READ: Judges 14:5-19

5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
6 And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.
7 And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
8 And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion.
9 And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion.
10 So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do.

11 And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
12 And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
13 But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
14 And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle.
15 And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father’s house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?

16 And Samson’s wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee?
17 And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people.
18 And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion? and he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.
19 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father’s house.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, the Spirit of God came mightily upon Samson, and he tore a lion apart with his bare hands. If you have ever come across a lion, you would know that what Samson did was no ordinary feat; it could only have been by the Holy Spirit. In Judges 15:11-15, when He was bound and delivered to his enemies, the Spirit of God came upon him mightily, and the ropes binding him fell off as if they had been burnt by fire. He then took the jawbone of an ass and killed 1,000 men with it. That was only possible because of the Holy Spirit.

David also achieved the impossible with the help of the Holy Spirit. After Samuel poured oil on him, the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward (1 Samuel 16:13), and the effect was tremendous. A mere shepherd boy went on to kill a lion, a bear, and a giant who was troubling his people and defying his God (1 Samuel 17:34-50).

As great as those things were, they were only the beginning of the wonders God would do in David’s life. At one time, Saul wanted to get him killed, so he asked him to get the foreskin of a hundred Philistines as bride price to marry his daughter. It was a suicide mission, but because the Spirit of God was upon David, he got two hundred foreskins and returned unharmed (1 Samuel 18:25-27). He did over and beyond what was required because of the Spirit of God upon him.

If you consider how far God has brought RCCG from a small church in the corner of a slum in a third-world country to having parishes in over 190 nations of the world and several thousands of hectares of land as campgrounds around the world – you will know that these seemingly impossible feats were only made possible by the help of the Holy Spirit. Just as the Holy Spirit helped Samson, David, and the RCCG as a church, He can help you also.

If God has told you about great and mighty things that He intends to achieve through you, or if you are faced with a seemingly impossible task, do not focus on your limitations; instead, ask the Holy Spirit to overshadow you as He did with Mary (Luke 1:35). He will supply you with the strength and wisdom you need to achieve the impossible because, with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, please come upon me and help me to achieve seemingly impossible feats for the kingdom, in Jesus’ name.

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Today’s devotional for today draws from Luke 1:35, where the angel tells Mary, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you.” This same Spirit empowered Samson, David, and the early RCCG – and He is available to empower you today.

1. The Holy Spirit Enables Supernatural Strength (Judges 14-15)

• Samson tore a lion apart (Judges 14:6) and killed 1,000 men with a jawbone (Judges 15:15). Humanly impossible—but “not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit” (Zechariah 4:6).
• Application: Are you facing a “lion” (a fierce problem)? The same Spirit that empowered Samson can give you supernatural strength to overcome.

2. The Holy Spirit Equips the Unlikely (1 Samuel 16-17)

• David, a young shepherd, defeated a lion, a bear, and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:34-37). How? “The Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward” (1 Samuel 16:13).
• Later, he doubled Saul’s demand (200 Philistine foreskins instead of 100—1 Samuel 18:27). The Spirit doesn’t just help us survive—He helps us exceed expectations.
• Application: Don’t disqualify yourself because of age, experience, or background. If God has called you, His Spirit will equip you.

3. The Holy Spirit Builds What Man Cannot (RCCG’s Testimony)

• From a small church in a Nigerian slum to global impact, RCCG’s growth is a modern-day Acts 2 miracle.
• Application: Whether it’s personal dreams or ministry vision, don’t limit God. What looks impossible is an opportunity for the Spirit to move (Matthew 19:26).

4. How to Access This Power

Open Heaven devotional for today highlights three keys:

1. Depend on the Spirit, not your ability (like Samson and David).
2. Step out in faith—David ran toward Goliath (1 Samuel 17:48).
3. Pray for the Spirit’s overshadowing (Luke 1:35).

Prayer Point:
“Holy Spirit, overshadow me! Fill me with Your power to do what I cannot do on my own. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Conclusion: You Were Made for More

Samson, David, and RCCG’s story prove: God’s Spirit turns ordinary people into history-makers.

• Your “lion” (crisis) is an opportunity for God’s glory.
• Your “Goliath” (giant problem) will fall by His power.
• Your “small beginning” is a setup for a mighty testimony.

Final Challenge:

• Ask for fresh infilling of the Spirit daily (Ephesians 5:18).
• Act in faith—the Spirit moves when we step out.
• Expect God to do “exceedingly abundantly” above your plans (Ephesians 3:20).

The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead lives in you (Romans 8:11). What impossible thing will He do through you next?

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The Open Heaven 20 April 2025 devotional for today is THE VEIL IS TORN. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE VEIL IS TORN

MEMORISE
And the sun was darkened. and the veil ot the temple was rent in the midst
Luke 23:45

READ: Mark 15:25-39

25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, The King Of The Jews.
27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.
28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.
29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross.
31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.
36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.
37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.
38 And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.
39 And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When Jesus died on the cross. the veil that separated us from God was torn. Matthew 27:5 says that when He died, the veil separating the Holy of Holies from everybody except the High Priest was torn from top to bottom. God himselt took the curtain separating us from Him and tore it.

Ephesians 2:12-16 says that the wall between us and God was broken by the blood of Jesus. His sacrifice meant that we could now come in contact with God; His death opened up a new era for humanity.

Now, everyone has full access to God through Jesus Christ. It is because of Jesus that I can call God “Daddy” It is because of Him that everyone anywhere regardless of their skin colour or social status can experience God’s presence.

Jesus died so you can have an intimate relationship with the Father. Is your relationship with God distant or intimate: Jesus died because He wants you to relate with the Father personally. To what extent have you opened your heart to God?

The torn veil signifies the destruction of everything that can keep us from enjoying God’s fullness. Are you sick in your body? Are you in the bondage of addictions? Are you tormented of demons? Jesus tore the veil so that you can access health, deliverance, peace and freedom.

You don’t have to continue struggling through life when you can enjoy all that Jesus death has made available to you. I pray that everything hindering you from enjoying good health and peace will be torn like that veil. in Jesus name.

The torn veil also signifies a new beginning. It means that the old has been taken away. You can now enjoy newness and fullness of life. While the vell remained in the temple, people lived under the old covenant, but as soon as it was torn mankind was ushered into a new covenant

Hebrews 12:24 says that Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant, and his blood speaks to us. As we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, may his blood speak better things into your life, and may you experience new beginnings in every area of your life where you need newness, in Jesus name.

Lastly, the veil represents Jesus’ body (Hebrews 10:19-20). His flesh was torn so that yours can be whole. I pray that from now on, you will experience wholeness in every area of your life, in Jesus’ name.

Happy Easter

ACTION POINT:

Spend some time thanking Jesus for His sacrifice on the cross and for taking away the veil.

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Today’s devotional centers on Luke 23:45 (and parallel passages like Matthew 27:51), where the temple veil was torn at Christ’s death. This was no small event—it symbolized a cosmic shift in humanity’s relationship with God.

1. The Veil Torn: The End of Separation

In the Old Testament, the veil separated the Holy of Holies (God’s presence) from the people. Only the high priest could enter, once a year, with blood sacrifices (Hebrews 9:7). But when Jesus died:

• God Himself tore the veil (Matthew 27:51)—signifying that the way to Him was now open.
• The barrier of sin was destroyed (Ephesians 2:14-16). No more need for animal sacrifices—Christ’s blood was enough.

Application:

• You don’t need a mediator (priest, pastor, or ritual) to reach God. Jesus is our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).
• Approach God boldly. If you feel distant from Him, remember—the veil is gone. You can call Him “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15).

2. The Torn Veil Means Full Access to God’s Blessings

The devotional for today highlights that Christ’s death didn’t just grant us prayer access—it unlocked healing, deliverance, peace, and freedom.

• Are you sick? Jesus bore your infirmities (Isaiah 53:5).
• In bondage? “If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed” (John 8:36).
• Tormented? Christ disarmed demons at the Cross (Colossians 2:15).

Prayer Point:
“Every hindrance to my health, peace, and breakthrough—be torn like the veil, in Jesus’ name!”

3. A New Covenant, A New Beginning

The torn veil marked the end of the Old Covenant (law, sacrifices) and the start of the New Covenant (grace, relationship).

• Hebrews 12:24 calls Jesus the “Mediator of the New Covenant.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 says we are “new creations” in Him.

Application:

• Let go of old guilt, shame, or legalism. You’re under grace!
• Expect newness. Just as Easter celebrates resurrection, expect fresh starts in your family, health, and purpose.

4. The Veil as Christ’s Body (Hebrews 10:19-20)

The veil wasn’t just cloth. It foreshadowed Christ’s flesh, torn for us. His suffering secured our wholeness.

• Physical body? By His stripes, we are healed (1 Peter 2:24).
• Emotional wounds? He was “bruised for our iniquities” (Isaiah 53:5).

Prayer Declaration:
“Jesus was broken so I could be whole. I receive total restoration—spirit, soul, and body!”

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Conclusion: Live in the Reality of the Torn Veil

This Easter, don’t just celebrate Christ’s death – live in its power!

• Draw near to God (Hebrews 10:22). No more distance!
• Claim your healing, freedom, and breakthroughs. The veil is gone—the blessings are yours!
• Walk in newness. The old is passed away (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Final Prayer:
“Father, thank You for tearing the veil. Help me live boldly in Your presence, walk in wholeness, and embrace the new things You’re doing in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

Happy Easter! He is risen and because He lives, we live victoriously!

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