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The Open Heaven 1 September 2026 devotional for today is THE LAW OF HARVEST.

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 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE LAW OF HARVEST

MEMORISE:

While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
Genesis 8:22

READ: 1 Corinthians 15:37-44

37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

The law of harvest is one of the most powerful laws created by God. It states that ‘whatever a person sows is what he or she will reap’ (Galatians 6:7), and it is so powerful that God applied it to Himself when He wanted more children.

John 12:24 says a corn of wheat must first be sown into the ground and die before it can bring forth much fruit.

So God sowed His only begotten Son (Jesus Christ), so that He might gain many more children, and Jesus would become the firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8:29).

Many years ago, there was a man in Nigeria who would hand out cash to people randomly wherever he went.
People followed him everywhere he went because they knew that he would give them money.
Some people wondered if he was mad, but he wasn’t; he only discovered that the more he gave out money, the more he received.
Anyone who truly discovers the secret of the law of harvest would never be begged to give.

The law of harvest is so powerful that when a person sows a seed of kindness or wickedness, the fellow will harvest what he or she has sown in bountiful folds. Nobody sows a grain of corn and harvests a grain; if you sow a grain of corn, the least harvest you can expect is a cob of corn with many grains.

Job 4:8 says “…they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.” People who spend their time scheming to harm others will eventually fall into the traps they created. Likewise, if you sow kindness, you will reap an abundance of kindness. Hosea 10:12 says that when people sow in righteousness, they will reap in mercy.

Beloved, one thing you must constantly sow as a believer is good works. Dorcas could never have known that the harvest of her good works towards the widows in her community would come in the form of her being resurrected from the dead (Acts 9:36-42) – that is another mystery about the law of harvest.

Today’s Bible reading tells us that whatever is sown often returns in another form because God gives the seed a body as He pleases.
Dorcas’ seed of kindness returned in a bigger, better form as God’s gift of resurrection. Keep sowing good works, and watch God repay you in ways beyond your wildest imagination.

KEY POINT

You will reap what you sow; therefore, sow good works everywhere you go.

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Ezekiel 25-27

Open Heavens HYMN 53: ‘TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS

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Hello there, my dear brother/sister in Christ.
It is a joy to dive into today’s message with you.

In this Open Heaven devotional, Daddy Adeboye teaches us about a principle that governs the entire universe: The Law of Harvest.

Understanding the Law of Harvest

Pastor starts by reminding us of a fundamental truth from Genesis 8:22: as long as the earth remains, seedtime and harvest will never cease. This isn’t just about farming; it’s a spiritual law that affects every area of your life.

Daddy points out that even God Almighty respects this law. Think about it: God wanted more children, so what did He do? He didn’t just wish for them. According to John 12:24, He sowed His only begotten Son, Jesus, like a grain of wheat into the earth. Because He sowed Jesus, He reaped a harvest of millions of children—including you and me!.

The Multiplication Effect

One beautiful thing Pastor highlights is that your harvest is always bigger than your seed. If you plant one grain of corn, you don’t get one grain back; you get a whole cob with hundreds of grains. This applies to everything:

• Kindness: If you sow a little kindness today, God will make sure you reap an abundance of it when you need it most.
• Wickedness: On the flip side, Daddy warns us using Job 4:8 that those who “plow iniquity” will reap the same. If someone spends their time trying to trip others up, they are actually digging a pit for themselves.

Real-Life and Biblical Examples

Daddy shares a story about a man in Nigeria who was famous for giving out money to strangers. People thought he was crazy, but he wasn’t. He had simply discovered that the more he gave, the more he received. He was working the law!

In the Bible, we see this with a woman named Dorcas. She didn’t just “go to church”; she sowed seeds of “good works” by making clothes for widows. When she died, those widows cried out to God, and her harvest came in a way she never expected—she was raised from the dead!. Sometimes, your harvest won’t look like your seed; God might take your “seed” of money or time and give you a “harvest” of long life, health, or a miracle.

Everyday Life Application

In your daily life, remember that every word you speak and every action you take is a seed.

When you help a colleague at work, you are sowing. When you give a smile to a stranger, you are sowing.

Don’t be weary in doing good, because your harvest is coming, and it will be “bountiful”.

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Action Steps

1. Identify Your Seeds: Look at your life today. What have you been sowing? If you don’t like the harvest you see (like constant conflict), change the seeds you are planting (start sowing peace).
2. Sow Purposefully: Don’t wait to be begged. Find a need today—whether it’s financial, emotional, or spiritual—and meet it.
3. Study the Word: Read 1 Corinthians 15:37-44 to understand how God transforms our small, natural seeds into glorious, spiritual harvests.

Prayer Points

• Father, please forgive me for every seed of wickedness or unkindness I have sown in the past. Let Your mercy prevail over judgment in my life.
• Lord, give me the grace to be a consistent sower of good works, just like Dorcas, everywhere I go.
• Father, help me to trust You with my seeds, knowing that You are the one who gives the increase and brings the harvest in Your perfect time.
• Lord, let my harvest be glorious and beyond my wildest imagination, to the glory of Your holy name

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The Open Heavens 31 August 2026 devotional for today is JUST KEEP SOWING.

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 HEAVENS 31 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: JUST KEEP SOWING

MEMORISE:

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9

READ: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
² Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
³ If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
⁴ He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

⁵ As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
⁶ In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 31 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Some people attain a level of success in life and believe they have reached the pinnacle of success, so they stop doing the things that helped them become successful. Before long, however, they often come to the realisation that they have begun to regress. This is why, if you have found a key that has helped you make progress in any area of your life and become successful, you must keep using it.

The moment a fellow stops doing the things that helped him or her to become successful, such a person will begin to regress.

Genesis 26:12-14 says:
Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:
For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

Isaac sowed in a time of famine because God told him not to leave the land (Genesis 26:2). He sowed the first year and had a hundred-fold return.

However, he didn’t stop there. I imagine that in the second year, he sowed again, and because he had a hundredfold more than he used to have, he sowed a hundred times more seeds than he sowed the first year and reaped an even greater harvest. I imagine that he kept sowing year after year, thereby compounding his harvest.

As a result, he continued to progress until it reached a point that his prosperity became very evident. He became so prosperous that the king of the country came to tell him that he had become mightier than the entire nation, even though he was an immigrant (Genesis 26:16). Isaac didn’t stop at one level of prosperity; he kept sowing and moving forward until an entire nation envied him.

Of a truth, it is God who gives prosperity. In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul said, ” I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Paul may plant, Apollos may water, but it is God who ultimately gives the increase. However, there will be no increase if nothing has been planted and watered.

This means that the more seeds you plant, the greater your harvest should be. Based on the principle of sowing and reaping, when a person stops planting and watering, the flow of prosperity and increase will also stop. Beloved, do not be tired of sowing because that is the key to perpetual prosperity.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the grace to keep sowing in season and out of season, in Jesus’ name.

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Ezekiel 23-24

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MEMORISE: Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Persistent sowing is the key to perpetual harvest. Do not grow tired of doing good—your harvest is coming. The moment you stop sowing, the flow of increase stops.

BIBLE READING: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

This passage encourages persistent sowing: “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.” It calls for sowing in the morning and evening, for you do not know which will prosper. It warns against waiting for perfect conditions and reminds us that sowing is always worthwhile.

The Danger of Stopping After Success

“Some people attain a level of success in life and believe they have reached the pinnacle of success, so they stop doing the things that helped them become successful. Before long, however, they often come to the realisation that they have begun to regress.”

If You Stop Doing What Got You There	The Result
You begin to regress	The increase stops
You lose what you gained	Your prosperity fades
You think you have arrived	You start declining

“This is why, if you have found a key that has helped you make progress in any area of your life and become successful, you must keep using it. The moment a fellow stops doing the things that helped him or her to become successful, such a person will begin to regress.”

Isaac’s Example: Continuous Sowing Produced Continuous Increase

“Genesis 26:12-14 says: Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great.”

Genesis 26:12-14 – “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great.”

What Isaac Did	The Result
Sowed in a time of famine	Received a hundredfold
Did not stop sowing	He went forward
Continued planting	He became very great

“He sowed the first year and had a hundred-fold return. However, he didn’t stop there. I imagine that in the second year, he sowed again, and because he had a hundredfold more than he used to have, he sowed a hundred times more seeds than he sowed the first year and reaped an even greater harvest.”

Year One	Year Two	The Pattern
Sowed once	Sowed a hundred times more	Continuous sowing
Reaped a hundredfold	Reaped even greater	Compounding increase

“I imagine that he kept sowing year after year, thereby compounding his harvest. As a result, he continued to progress until it reached a point that his prosperity became very evident.”

The Progression	The Outcome
He sowed year after year	His harvest compounded
He did not stop	He became very great
He kept going	The king said he was mightier than the nation

Sowing and Reaping: The Key to Perpetual Prosperity

“Of a truth, it is God who gives prosperity. In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul said, ‘I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.’ Paul may plant, Apollos may water, but it is God who ultimately gives the increase. However, there will be no increase if nothing has been planted and watered.”

1 Corinthians 3:6 – “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.”

The Principle	The Application
Planting and watering are necessary	Without sowing, there is no harvest
God gives the increase	But He gives it on sown seed
If you stop sowing	The increase stops

“This means that the more seeds you plant, the greater your harvest should be. Based on the principle of sowing and reaping, when a person stops planting and watering, the flow of prosperity and increase will also stop.”

How to Keep Sowing and Never Grow Weary (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to maintain perpetual prosperity:

1. Do Not Stop Sowing

Whatever key brought you success—prayer, giving, hard work, studying—keep using it. Do not stop because you have reached a milestone.

2. Sow More As You Get More

Isaac sowed a hundred times more after his first harvest. As God blesses you, increase your sowing. Do not decrease your investment.

3. Sow in Times of Famine

Isaac sowed in a year of famine. Do not wait for perfect conditions. Sow when it is hard. Sow when it costs. That is where the greatest increase comes.

4. Do Not Be Weary in Well-Doing

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

If You Faint Not	The Result
You will reap in due season	The harvest will come
You will not grow weary	You will keep increasing

5. Trust God for the Increase

God gives the increase. Do your part—sow and water. Trust Him to bring the harvest.

Warning: Stopping Sowing Stops Increase

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: prosperity is not a destination; it is a process.

If You Stop Sowing	The Result
The harvest stops	The increase stops
You begin to regress	You lose what you gained

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Persistent Sowing

Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to keep sowing. Do not grow weary. The harvest is coming.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the harvest You have given me. Help me not to stop sowing. I will not grow weary in well-doing. I will continue to plant and water. I will sow in times of famine. I will sow more as You bless me more. I trust You for the increase. I will not regress. I will go forward. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Sowing Audit: What key brought you success? Are you still using it? If you have stopped, begin again today.
2. The Increase Plan: As God blesses you, increase your sowing. Give more. Pray more. Invest more.
3. The Weariness Check: Have you grown tired of doing good? Ask God to renew your strength and keep you persistent.

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The Open Heavens 30 August 2026 devotional for today is DON’T OVERWORK YOURSELF II.

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 HEAVENS 30 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DON’T OVERWORK YOURSELF II

MEMORISE:

It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
Exodus 31:17

READ: Exodus 20:8-11

⁸ Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
⁹ Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
¹⁰ But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
¹¹ For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 30 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I was so concerned about the church’s growth that I would fast, pray, and preach for years without taking any rest or going on holiday.

Suddenly, I discovered that whenever I preached for more than 15 minutes, I would lose my voice. I followed numerous recommendations from people to combat the issue, such as drinking tea with honey, but it persisted.

One elderly woman discovered what was wrong with me and said, “You are suffering from what is called ‘teacher’s disease’. You keep teaching without resting your voice, and now it is in rebellion.” I asked her for the cure, and she said,

“Don’t talk for 15 days.” I responded, “How am I going to do that with my busy schedule?” She answered and said, “When your voice no longer lasts for up to five minutes when you preach, you’ll do what I said.” Therefore, for the first time since became General Overseer, I took a holiday and went to Germany. I stayed with the Nigerian ambassador there, who had a sauna in his house.

He told me that it warms the body from the inside out, and when I enter, I must exit after 15 minutes at most because I would have been sweating profusely. I went into the sauna, and 5 minutes later, I hadn’t sweated. Ten minutes later, I still hadn’t sweated. It wasn’t until after 15 minutes, when I was supposed to be out, that I began to notice a little sweat.

I stayed in the sauna for 45 minutes before any real sweat came out. I had put my body under so much stress that it wasn’t functioning as it should anymore. Since then, I have learned that I must not overwork myself and must rest from time to time if I am going to fulfil the assignment that God has given me.

In Exodus 20:1-17, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, and you will notice that four of the verses emphasise the law of the Sabbath. God emphasised the need for His people to rest on the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.

To emphasise its importance, God revisited the issue of the Sabbath in Exodus 31:12-17, instructing Moses that anyone who violated the law of the Sabbath should be put to death.

Beloved, getting rest from time to time is important. When you rest as often as you ought to, you will keep yourself refreshed and preserve your life.

KEY POINT

You must always find time to rest if you want to fulfil your God-given assignment.

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Ezekiel 21-22

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MEMORISE: Exodus 31:17

“It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.”

The Sabbath is not just a command—it is a sign of God’s covenant and a gift for your refreshment. Rest is not optional; it is divine wisdom that preserves your life and effectiveness.

BIBLE READING: Exodus 20:8-11

This passage records the fourth commandment: “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Six days are for labor, but the seventh is a Sabbath of rest dedicated to the Lord. God rested on the seventh day after creation, and He blessed the Sabbath and made it holy. Rest is woven into the fabric of God’s order.

Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: The Cost of Not Resting

“When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I was so concerned about the church’s growth that I would fast, pray, and preach for years without taking any rest or going on holiday.”

What He Did	The Result
Fasted, prayed, and preached without rest	His body began to break down
No holidays, no breaks	His voice rebelled
Driven by zeal	He was heading for burnout

“Suddenly, I discovered that whenever I preached for more than 15 minutes, I would lose my voice. I followed numerous recommendations from people to combat the issue, such as drinking tea with honey, but it persisted.”

The Symptom	The Root Cause
Loss of voice after 15 minutes	Overuse without rest
Tea with honey did not help	Physical discipline was needed

“One elderly woman discovered what was wrong with me and said, ‘You are suffering from what is called ‘teacher’s disease.’ You keep teaching without resting your voice, and now it is in rebellion.’”

The Diagnosis	The Cure
Teacher’s disease	Rest your voice for 15 days
The voice is in rebellion	Take a break

“I asked her for the cure, and she said, ‘Don’t talk for 15 days.’ I responded, ‘How am I going to do that with my busy schedule?’ She answered and said, ‘When your voice no longer lasts for up to five minutes when you preach, you’ll do what I said.’”

The Sauna Experience: A Body Under Stress

“Therefore, for the first time since I became General Overseer, I took a holiday and went to Germany. I stayed with the Nigerian ambassador there, who had a sauna in his house. He told me that it warms the body from the inside out, and when I enter, I must exit after 15 minutes at most because you would have been sweating profusely.”

The Sauna	The Result
15 minutes should produce profuse sweating	He did not sweat
10 minutes—still no sweat	His body was not functioning properly
15 minutes—only a little sweat	He stayed 45 minutes to get any real sweat

“I went into the sauna, and 5 minutes later, I hadn’t sweated. Ten minutes later, I still hadn’t sweated. It wasn’t until after 15 minutes, when I was supposed to be out, that I began to notice a little sweat. I stayed in the sauna for 45 minutes before any real sweat came out.”

What It Revealed	The Lesson
His body was so stressed it could not function normally	Overwork damages your body
It took 45 minutes to do what should take 15	He needed rest to function properly

“I had put my body under so much stress that it wasn’t functioning as it should anymore.”

The Sabbath: God’s Command for Rest

“In Exodus 20:1-17, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, and you will notice that four of the verses emphasise the law of the Sabbath. God emphasised the need for His people to rest on the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.”

Exodus 20:8-11 – “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy… For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth… and rested the seventh day.”

The Command	The Reason
Rest on the seventh day	God rested after creation
Keep it holy	It is a sign of His covenant
Do no work	Your body and spirit need refreshment

“To emphasise its importance, God revisited the issue of the Sabbath in Exodus 31:12-17, instructing Moses that anyone who violated the law of the Sabbath should be put to death.”

Exodus 31:14 – “Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death.”

The Seriousness of Rest	Why It Matters
Death for violating the Sabbath	Rest is life-preserving
It is holy unto the Lord	Rest is not optional
It is a sign forever	Rest is woven into covenant

How to Rest and Refresh Yourself (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the Sabbath command, here is how to preserve your health and effectiveness:

1. Take Regular Breaks

Do not work without rest. Your body is not a machine. It needs time to recover.

2. Observe a Sabbath

Set aside one day each week for rest—no work, no ministry demands, no rushing. Dedicate it to the Lord and allow yourself to be refreshed.

3. Listen to Your Body

When you feel signs of stress, exhaustion, or recurring illness, stop. Rest. Do not push through.

4. Take Holidays

Do not think you are too important to take a break. Daddy Adeboye took a holiday—and it saved his voice and his ministry.

5. Trust God with Your Work While You Rest

God is not dependent on you working every hour of every day. He can sustain His work while you rest. Trust Him.

Warning: Overwork Is Not Faithfulness

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: overworking yourself to the point of breakdown is not pleasing to God—it is disobedience to His design.

If You Do Not Rest	The Result
Your body breaks down	You become ineffective
You cannot fulfill your assignment	Your ministry suffers
You dishonor God’s design	You burn out

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Wisdom to Rest

Daddy Adeboye closes with the truth that rest preserves your life. Do not overwork yourself—it is not God’s plan.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I confess that I have neglected rest. I have pushed my body to the point of breakdown. I have forgotten that You rested after creation. Forgive me. Help me to honor Your Sabbath. Give me wisdom to rest, to take breaks, and to preserve my health. I trust You with my work while I rest. I will not burn out. I will not disobey Your design. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Rest Check: Are you overworking yourself? Are you neglecting rest? If so, make a plan to take a break this week.
2. The Sabbath Commitment: Set aside one day this week for intentional rest—no work, no ministry, no demands.
3. The Body Audit: Are there signs of stress, burnout, or recurring illness? Listen to your body. Rest before it rebels.

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The Open Heavens 29 August 2026 devotional for today is DON’T OVERWORK YOURSELF I.

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 HEAVENS 29 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DON’T OVERWORK YOURSELF I

MEMORISE:

And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
Genesis 2:2

READ: 1 Kings 19:4-8

⁴ But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.
⁵ And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
⁶ And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.

⁷ And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.
⁸ And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 29 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Elijah must have used up a lot of stored-up spiritual energy when he prayed, and fire fell from heaven in 1 Kings 18:36-38. After that, he drew upon the same reservoir of spiritual energy to summon rain from heaven. It had not rained for three and a half years, and the sky was absolutely clear, but he put a significant demand on his reservoir of spiritual energy by praying until it started raining (1 Kings 18:41-45).

Furthermore, he used even more spiritual energy to run faster than the king’s chariot (1 Kings 18:46) for a distance that some Bible scholars estimate to be about seven kilometres. After doing all these, he hadn’t rested or taken time to recharge his spiritual energy when he received news that Queen Jezebel was after his life.

His spiritual energy had been grossly depleted, so he ran for three days and nights to save his life. By the time he got to the juniper tree in today’s Bible reading, he was so weak and spiritually drained that he prayed to God to end his life. As soon as he said this prayer, he fell asleep because he had not slept for more than three days.

The angel of the Lord came to wake him up to eat, and after eating, he fell asleep again, even though he was aware that Queen Jezebel was still after his life. The angel of the Lord had to wake him up a second time to eat again because he needed strength for the great journey ahead of him. You must also take time out to rest and recharge your spiritual energy if you want to run the race ahead of you successfully.

In Genesis 1:1-31, the Bible describes how God created one thing after another. It was a lot of work, but as the account progressed to Genesis 2:2, which is today’s memory verse, you will see that God rested.

Beloved, you cannot be wiser than God. If God Himself rested after creation, then you must also create time to rest from time to time. Do not finish one demanding task after another without taking time to rest.

Many people have overworked themselves to the point of exhaustion, but this is not God’s plan for anyone. He wants you to know when and how to take rests so you don’t burn yourself out.

Beloved, I pray that the Almighty God will shower you with His wisdom so you will know how to preserve your strength, in Jesus’ name.

REFLECTION

Do you rest when you ought to?

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Ezekiel 18-20

Open Heavens HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 29 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Genesis 2:2

“And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.”

Even God rested after His work. Rest is not a sign of weakness—it is a divine principle. You cannot sustain spiritual effectiveness without seasons of rest and refueling.

BIBLE READING: 1 Kings 19:4-8

This passage records Elijah’s exhaustion after the victory on Mount Carmel. He had prayed down fire, summoned rain, and outrun Ahab’s chariot. Then Jezebel threatened his life. Depleted and drained, he ran into the wilderness, sat under a juniper tree, and prayed to die. An angel woke him twice, fed him, and told him to eat for the journey ahead. His physical and spiritual depletion required rest and nourishment before he could continue.

Elijah’s Depletion: A Warning to the Overworked

“Elijah must have used up a lot of stored-up spiritual energy when he prayed, and fire fell from heaven in 1 Kings 18:36-38. After that, he drew upon the same reservoir of spiritual energy to summon rain from heaven. It had not rained for three and a half years, and the sky was absolutely clear, but he put a significant demand on his reservoir of spiritual energy by praying until it started raining (1 Kings 18:41-45).”

What Elijah Did	The Spiritual Cost
Called down fire from heaven	Massive spiritual energy output
Prayed for rain after 3.5 years of drought	Continued depletion
Outran the king’s chariot	Physical and spiritual exhaustion

“Furthermore, he used even more spiritual energy to run faster than the king’s chariot (1 Kings 18:46) for a distance that some Bible scholars estimate to be about seven kilometres. After doing all these, he hadn’t rested or taken time to recharge his spiritual energy when he received news that Queen Jezebel was after his life.”

The Threat	His Condition
Jezebel threatened his life	He was spiritually and physically drained
He had no time to recharge	He ran in exhaustion

The Breaking Point: Elijah Prayed to Die

“His spiritual energy had been grossly depleted, so he ran for three days and nights to save his life. By the time he got to the juniper tree in today’s Bible reading, he was so weak and spiritually drained that he prayed to God to end his life.”

1 Kings 19:4 – “And he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.”

What Elijah Felt	The Reality
“I want to die”	He was not suicidal—he was exhausted
“It is enough”	He had depleted all his reserves
“I am not better than my fathers”	Depression often follows spiritual highs

“As soon as he said this prayer, he fell asleep because he had not slept for more than three days.”

The Signs of Depletion	What They Indicate
Suicidal thoughts	Extreme exhaustion
Praying to die	Spiritual and physical burnout
Instant collapse	Need for rest and restoration

God’s Response: Rest and Nourishment

“The angel of the Lord came to wake him up to eat, and after eating, he fell asleep again, even though he was aware that Queen Jezebel was still after his life. The angel of the Lord had to wake him up a second time to eat again because he needed strength for the great journey ahead of him.”

1 Kings 19:5-7 – “And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.”

God’s Prescription for Elijah	What You Need
Rest	Sleep, Sabbath, restoration
Food	Physical and spiritual nourishment
Time to recharge	Do not rush back into battle

“You must also take time out to rest and recharge your spiritual energy if you want to run the race ahead of you successfully.”

Even God Rested

“In Genesis 1:1-31, the Bible describes how God created one thing after another. It was a lot of work, but as the account progressed to Genesis 2:2, which is today’s memory verse, you will see that God rested.”

Genesis 2:2 – “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested.”

God’s Example	Why It Matters
He worked, then rested	Rest is part of His design
He blessed the Sabbath	Rest is holy, not lazy
He did not work endlessly	Burnout is not from God

“Beloved, you cannot be wiser than God. If God Himself rested after creation, then you must also create time to rest from time to time. Do not finish one demanding task after another without taking time to rest.”

How to Rest and Recharge (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to preserve your strength and avoid burnout:

1. Recognize the Signs of Depletion

When you feel hopeless, exhausted, irritable, or spiritually dry—these may be signs you need rest. Do not ignore them.

2. Take Time to Rest

Mark 6:31 – “And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while.”

Jesus told His disciples to rest. Do the same. Take a break from ministry, work, and even prayer if you need physical rest.

3. Eat and Be Nourished

Elijah was fed twice before his journey. You need physical nourishment and spiritual food. Eat well. Read God’s word. Feed your soul.

4. Sleep

Do not sacrifice sleep for productivity. God created sleep to restore your body and mind. Do not neglect it.

5. Take Sabbaths

Set aside time weekly to rest from work, ministry, and demands. Let your body and spirit recover.

Warning: Burnout Is Not God’s Will

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: overworking yourself to the point of exhaustion is not God’s plan.

If You Do Not Rest	The Result
You burn out	You become ineffective
You lose perspective	You may want to give up
You become vulnerable	The enemy can attack

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Wisdom to Rest

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that God will give you wisdom to preserve your strength. Rest is not laziness—it is obedience to God’s design.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You that even You rested after creation. Forgive me for neglecting rest and driving myself to exhaustion. Help me to recognize when I am depleted. Teach me to rest, to eat, to sleep, and to recharge. I do not want to burn out. I do not want to pray to die in exhaustion. Give me wisdom to preserve my strength—so I can run the race ahead of me successfully. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Exhaustion Check: Are you feeling depleted, exhausted, or hopeless? Stop. Rest. Do not push through.
2. The Rest Commitment: Set aside one day this week for intentional rest—no work, no ministry demands, just rest and recharging.
3. The Elijah Reflection: Remember Elijah. A mighty prophet asked to die. It was not his lack of faith—it was his lack of rest. Do not let the same happen to you.

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The Open Heavens 28 August 2026 devotional for today is REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD II.

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 HEAVENS 28 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD II

MEMORISE:

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Jude 1:20

READ: Mark 14:32-50

³² And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
³³ And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
³⁴ And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
³⁵ And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

³⁶ And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
³⁷ And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
³⁸ Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
³⁹ And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
⁴⁰ And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

⁴¹ And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
⁴² Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
⁴³ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
⁴⁴ And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
⁴⁵ And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

⁴⁶ And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
⁴⁷ And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
⁴⁸ And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
⁴⁹ I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
⁵⁰ And they all forsook him, and fled.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 28 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I mentioned that you should recharge your spiritual energy whenever you feel a hunger in your spirit. This is very important; however, you should also continue to refuel your spiritual energy even when you don’t feel a spiritual hunger so that you can be prepared ahead of any emergency.

This is what I refer to as ‘extra oil. Extra oil is the reservoir of prayers and fasting that you have previously done and the Bible verses you have memorised that will come in handy when you are suddenly faced with a challenge. That is why you should always pray, fast, and study the word of God more than you think is necessary, because on days when you need a quick spiritual surge of power, it is from the reservoir that you have built that you will quickly recharge your energy.

For example, temptations can arise on a day when you are not fully charged, and you will need strength to resist them. It is from your extra oil that the strength will come. Likewise, if danger suddenly shows up or disaster strikes, you will need to switch to a war mode quickly, and that can only happen when you have a reservoir of oil in you. In such moments, you can start by speaking in tongues. As you speak in tongues, you will draw from the extra oil in your reservoir, and before long, you will feel a surge of power, and then you will be able to solve the problem at hand. However, nothing will happen if there is no extra oil in your reservoir, even if you speak vehemently in tongues when facing a disaster.

Child of God, nobody prepares for war on a battlefield. Oftentimes, commanders and soldiers plan their battle strategies long before wars break out.

In Matthew 26:3644, the Bible recounts how Jesus spent time praying earnestly in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was arrested. While He prayed, His disciples slept; therefore, when challenges arose, they had no extra oil to draw from, so they fled. Peter denied Jesus, and all the other disciples fainted on the day of adversity because their strength was small (Proverbs 24:10).

Beloved, pray more than you think is necessary before the day of adversity comes. Prayer is never a waste. Speak in tongues often, and spend ample time in God’s presence so that when the day of adversity comes, you will have more than enough extra oil to draw strength from.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to immerse myself in prayer and give myself to the study of Your word daily.

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Ezekiel 16-17

Open Heavens HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 28 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Jude 1:20

“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.”

Building spiritual strength is not a one-time event—it is a continuous process. Praying in the Holy Ghost builds you up and creates a reservoir of power for times of emergency.

BIBLE READING: Mark 14:32-50

This passage records Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, praying earnestly while His disciples slept. When the hour of trial came, Jesus was prepared—but the disciples, having no extra oil, fled in fear. Peter, who had boasted of his loyalty, denied Jesus three times. Their failure was not in the moment of crisis; it was in the lack of preparation beforehand.

Extra Oil: The Reservoir of Spiritual Strength

“Yesterday, I mentioned that you should recharge your spiritual energy whenever you feel a hunger in your spirit. This is very important; however, you should also continue to refuel your spiritual energy even when you don’t feel a spiritual hunger so that you can be prepared ahead of any emergency.”

Recharging When Hungry	Building Extra Oil
Responding to a felt need	Preparing for future emergencies
Essential for daily strength	Essential for sudden crises
Keeps you going	Keeps you standing

“This is what I refer to as ‘extra oil.’ Extra oil is the reservoir of prayers and fasting that you have previously done and the Bible verses you have memorised that will come in handy when you are suddenly faced with a challenge.”

Matthew 25:4 – “But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”

Extra Oil Includes	How It Helps
Prayers you have prayed	Available when you need quick power
Fasting you have done	Builds spiritual stamina
Bible verses memorized	Available for immediate use
Worship and praise	Releases strength in crisis

Why You Must Build Extra Oil

“That is why you should always pray, fast, and study the word of God more than you think is necessary, because on days when you need a quick spiritual surge of power, it is from the reservoir that you have built that you will quickly recharge your energy.”

If You Have Extra Oil	If You Have No Extra Oil
You can handle sudden emergencies	You faint in the day of adversity
You have strength to resist temptation	You fall into sin
You can pray through the crisis	You are helpless

The Disciples’ Failure: No Extra Oil

“In Matthew 26:36-44, the Bible recounts how Jesus spent time praying earnestly in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was arrested. While He prayed, His disciples slept; therefore, when challenges arose, they had no extra oil to draw from, so they fled.”

What Jesus Did	What the Disciples Did
Prayed earnestly	Slept
Built extra oil	Had no reservoir
Faced the cross with strength	Fled in fear

“Peter denied Jesus, and all the other disciples fainted on the day of adversity because their strength was small (Proverbs 24:10).”

Proverbs 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

The Disciples’ Small Strength	The Result
They did not pray enough	They fled when tested
They had no extra oil	They denied their Lord
They slept instead of watching	They could not stand

How to Build Extra Oil (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to build a reservoir of spiritual strength:

1. Pray More Than You Think Is Necessary

Do not pray only when you feel like it. Pray when you are tired, when you are busy, when you are already spiritually full. Build a surplus.

2. Speak in Tongues Often

Jude 1:20 – “Building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.”

Praying in tongues builds you up. Do it regularly—not just in church services. Let it be a daily discipline.

3. Fast Beyond the Bare Minimum

Do not fast only when there is a crisis. Fast regularly. Build spiritual stamina.

4. Memorize Scripture

You cannot quote Scripture in a crisis if you have not hidden it in your heart. Memorize verses now so they will be available when you need them.

5. Watch and Pray

Do not be like the disciples who slept when they should have prayed. Watch. Pray. Prepare.

Warning: Nobody Prepares for War on the Battlefield

“Child of God, nobody prepares for war on a battlefield. Oftentimes, commanders and soldiers plan their battle strategies long before wars break out.”

The Wise Soldier	The Foolish Soldier
Prepares before the war	Waits until the battle begins
Builds strength in peacetime	Runs out of strength in crisis
Has extra oil	Has only what is needed for today

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Extra Oil

Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to pray more than you think is necessary so that when the day of adversity comes, you will have more than enough.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I do not want to be like the disciples who slept when they should have prayed. I do not want to faint in the day of adversity. Help me to build extra oil—a reservoir of prayers, fasting, Scripture, and worship. I will pray more than I think is necessary. I will speak in tongues often. I will fast regularly. I will store up Your word in my heart. When the day of trial comes, let me have more than enough to stand. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Extra Oil Audit: Do you have a reserve of spiritual strength, or are you living day to day? If you are running on empty, start building today.
2. The Tongues Commitment: Set aside time each day to pray in tongues. Let it build you up.
3. The Watch and Pray Reminder: When you feel like sleeping instead of praying, remember the disciples. Watch and pray.

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The Open Heavens 27 August 2026 devotional for today is REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD I.

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 HEAVENS 27 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD I

MEMORISE:

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Hebrews 12:24

READ: Leviticus 17:11, Matthew 26:27-29

¹¹ For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.

²⁷ And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
²⁸ For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
²⁹ But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 27 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

God created man such that he would constantly need refuelling. That is why He made sure that every day would be followed by a night so that, if you have worked very hard during the day, you can sleep and retuel your energy at night. Also, after you have eaten breakfast and worked for some time, you are expected to take a break for lunch to refuel.

The Almighty God created hunger to remind you that you are running low on energy, so you can go ahead and recharge by eating. In the same way batteries must be recharged from time to time so they can remain effective, you must constantly recharge yourself spiritually so that you will not become spiritually ineffective.

Whenever you begin to run low on spiritual energy, there will be a hunger in your spirit, and you will feel the need to refill. When that hunger comes, please don’t ignore it. Start fasting and praying immediately to recharge your spiritual energy. If you allow the hunger to persist, you will become weak, and this may cause you to faint in the day of adversity (Proverbs 24:10).

God, in His infinite mercy, has also provided the Holy Communion as a very effective way for Christians to refuel spiritually. The wine of the Holy Communion represents the blood of Jesus, and since the life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11), then the life of Jesus is in His blood. You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.

People who belong to occult groups understand the power of blood. When members of the occult want to receive more power, they are asked to make sacrifices that involve blood. The greater the power they seek, the greater the sacrifices required. In most cases, those who rise to the highest levels of such groups are asked to drink the blood of their victims for quicker and greater empowerment.

As children of God, when we partake of the Holy Communion, we partake of the blood of our risen Lord. Today’s memory verse tells us that the blood of Jesus speaks better things than that of Abel. When you are weak, the blood of Jesus will speak strength and might into you.

Beloved, never wait until you are completely drained of your spiritual strength. Whenever you find yourself getting weak spiritually, partake of the Holy Communion to recharge yourself, and you will receive fresh energy from the endless life of Christ.

KEY POINT

Partaking of the Holy Communion will refuel your spiritual energy.

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Ezekiel 13-15

Open Heavens HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 27 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Hebrews 12:24

“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”

The blood of Jesus is not silent—it speaks. It declares mercy, forgiveness, and life. When you are weak, His blood speaks strength and refreshing into your spirit.

BIBLE READING: Leviticus 17:11, Matthew 26:27-29

Leviticus 17:11 – “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls.”

Matthew 26:27-28 – “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”

The life of the flesh is in the blood. In the Old Testament, blood atoned for sin. In the New Covenant, the blood of Jesus cleanses, empowers, and speaks life into us.

You Must Constantly Refuel Spiritually

“God created man such that he would constantly need refuelling. That is why He made sure that every day would be followed by a night so that, if you have worked very hard during the day, you can sleep and refuel your energy at night. Also, after you have eaten breakfast and worked for some time, you are expected to take a break for lunch to refuel.”

Physical Refuelling	Spiritual Refuelling
Sleep recharges the body	Prayer and fasting recharge the spirit
Food restores physical strength	The Holy Communion restores spiritual strength
Hunger reminds you to eat	Spiritual hunger reminds you to seek God

“The Almighty God created hunger to remind you that you are running low on energy, so you can go ahead and recharge by eating. In the same way batteries must be recharged from time to time so they can remain effective, you must constantly recharge yourself spiritually so that you will not become spiritually ineffective.”

Do Not Ignore Spiritual Hunger

“Whenever you begin to run low on spiritual energy, there will be a hunger in your spirit, and you will feel the need to refill. When that hunger comes, please don’t ignore it. Start fasting and praying immediately to recharge your spiritual energy.”

Signs of Spiritual Hunger	What to Do
Weakness in prayer	Fast and pray
Lack of desire for God’s word	Partake of the Holy Communion
Spiritual dryness	Seek God’s presence

“If you allow the hunger to persist, you will become weak, and this may cause you to faint in the day of adversity (Proverbs 24:10).”

Proverbs 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

If You Ignore Spiritual Hunger	The Result
You become weak	You faint in the day of adversity
You lose effectiveness	You cannot withstand the enemy
You grow dry	You miss God’s best

The Holy Communion: A Powerful Way to Refuel

“God, in His infinite mercy, has also provided the Holy Communion as a very effective way for Christians to refuel spiritually. The wine of the Holy Communion represents the blood of Jesus, and since the life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11), then the life of Jesus is in His blood. You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.”

Leviticus 17:11 – “For the life of the flesh is in the blood.”

The Blood of Jesus	What It Does
The life of Jesus is in His blood	It speaks strength into you
It cleanses from sin	It restores your spirit
It empowers you	It recharges your spiritual battery

“You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.”

The Occult World’s Understanding of Blood

“People who belong to occult groups understand the power of blood. When members of the occult want to receive more power, they are asked to make sacrifices that involve blood. The greater the power they seek, the greater the sacrifices required. In most cases, those who rise to the highest levels of such groups are asked to drink the blood of their victims for quicker and greater empowerment.”

The Occult Uses Blood	The Believer Partakes of Blood
Sacrifices of victims	The blood of Jesus
Blood for demonic power	Blood for divine life
Blood that curses	Blood that blesses

The Blood of Jesus Speaks Better Things

“As children of God, when we partake of the Holy Communion, we partake of the blood of our risen Lord. Today’s memory verse tells us that the blood of Jesus speaks better things than that of Abel. When you are weak, the blood of Jesus will speak strength and might into you.”

Hebrews 12:24 – “And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”

The Blood of Abel	The Blood of Jesus
Cried out for vengeance (Genesis 4:10)	Speaks mercy and forgiveness
Called for judgment	Speaks life and peace
Could not save	Saves to the uttermost

How to Refuel Spiritually (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to keep your spiritual batteries charged:

1. Recognize the Signs of Spiritual Weakness

When you feel dry, unmotivated to pray, or disconnected from God, do not ignore it. Spiritual hunger is your signal to refuel.

2. Fast and Pray

Fasting breaks the power of the flesh and recharges your spirit. Do not wait until you are completely drained. Start fasting and praying immediately.

3. Partake of the Holy Communion Regularly

Do not treat the Communion as a mere ritual. Receive it by faith. The blood of Jesus speaks strength, healing, and life into you.

4. Drink Worthily

Examine yourself before partaking. Come with a repentant heart. Do not partake casually. Partake with faith and reverence.

5. Stay Connected to the Source

You cannot run on empty. Stay connected to Jesus through prayer, His word, and the Communion. He is your source of life.

Warning: Spiritual Neglect Leads to Fainting

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: if you ignore spiritual hunger, you will faint in the day of adversity.

If You Neglect Refuelling	The Result
You grow weak	You cannot stand in trials
You become dry	You lose your effectiveness
You faint in adversity	You miss your destiny

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Spiritual Refuelling

Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to partaking of the Holy Communion to receive fresh energy from the endless life of Christ.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the blood of the New Covenant. I thank You that Your blood speaks better things than the blood of Abel. When I am weak, Your blood speaks strength. When I am dry, Your blood speaks life. I come to You to refuel my spirit. I do not want to faint in the day of adversity. I will fast and pray. I will partake of Your Communion worthily. Let Your blood refresh me, renew me, and empower me. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Hunger Check: Are you feeling spiritually dry? Do not ignore it. Set aside time today to fast and pray.
2. The Communion Commitment: Partake of the Holy Communion with faith and reverence. Let the blood of Jesus speak life into you.
3. The Refueling Routine: Make spiritual refueling a habit—daily prayer, weekly Communion, regular fasting.

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The Open Heavens 26 August 2026 devotional for today is FEAR GOD II.

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 HEAVENS 26 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FEAR GOD II

MEMORISE:

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7

READ: Daniel 1:8-20

⁸ But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
⁹ Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
¹⁰ And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.

¹¹ Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
¹² Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
¹³ Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
¹⁴ So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
¹⁵ And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.

¹⁶ Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
¹⁷ As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
¹⁸ Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
¹⁹ And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.
²⁰ And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 26 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I discussed some benefits of having the fear of God, and today I will discuss how having the fear of God can give you access to the secrets of His heart.

The Bible says in Psalm 25:14 that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will reveal His covenant to them. God shares His secrets with those who fear Him, just like we humans tend to confide in those who believe in us and hold us in high regard.

Abraham was someone who feared the Lord, and in turn, he was given access to the secrets of God’s heart. When God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, He said”…. Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do:” (Genesis 18:17). God can only say such about the people who fear Him because He knows that they will cherish His secrets.

Daniel was another person who gained tremendous insights because of how he feared and honoured God. He was taken into captivity at a young age, but his fear of the Lord led him to remain faithful to Him.

The Bible says in Daniel 1:8 that he purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat. He honoured God by being faithful to Him even in a foreign land and also led his companions to do the same. God, in turn, honoured his decision by making him and his companions ten times better than their peers (Daniel 1:20). When the king had a dream that none of the magicians in the land could tell or interpret, God revealed it to Daniel (Daniel 2:19).

Beloved, when you fear God, you will never lack spiritual knowledge and insight because God will always make sure that you have access to it.

Today’s memory verse says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and Psalm 111:10 also says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Everyone who feared the Lord in the Bible had access to uncommon knowledge.

If you want to access that kind of knowledge, you have to fear God. If you want God to give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places, just as He promised in Isaiah 45:3, you must honour Him with your thoughts, decisions, and actions. I pray that the Almighty God will give you access to the secrets of His heart as you honour Him with your life, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Those who fear God have access to uncommon insights and knowledge.

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MEMORISE: Proverbs 1:7

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

The fear of God is not only the foundation of wisdom—it is the gateway to divine knowledge. Those who fear Him are entrusted with secrets that the world cannot access.

BIBLE READING: Daniel 1:8-20

This passage records Daniel’s resolve not to defile himself with the king’s food. He and his three friends chose to honor God rather than compromise. God gave them knowledge, skill, and wisdom—and they were found ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers in the kingdom. Their fear of God unlocked supernatural insight and favor.

God Shares His Secrets with Those Who Fear Him

“The Bible says in Psalm 25:14 that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will reveal His covenant to them. God shares His secrets with those who fear Him, just like we humans tend to confide in those who believe in us and hold us in high regard.”

Psalm 25:14 – “The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.”

Those Who Fear God Receive	Those Who Do Not Fear God
Access to God’s secrets	They walk in ignorance
Revelation of His covenant	They miss His purposes
Divine insight and wisdom	They remain in darkness

Abraham: The Friend Who Knew God’s Plans

“Abraham was someone who feared the Lord, and in turn, he was given access to the secrets of God’s heart. When God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, He said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?’ (Genesis 18:17).”

Genesis 18:17 – “And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?”

Why God Revealed to Abraham	What It Means for You
Abraham feared God	God shares His plans with those who fear Him
Abraham was God’s friend	Friendship with God comes through reverent awe
God trusted him with secrets	He will trust you too

“God can only say such about the people who fear Him because He knows that they will cherish His secrets.”

Daniel: Uncommon Knowledge Through the Fear of God

“Daniel was another person who gained tremendous insights because of how he feared and honoured God. He was taken into captivity at a young age, but his fear of the Lord led him to remain faithful to Him.”

Daniel 1:8 – “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat.”

Daniel’s Fear of God	How He Honored God
He purposed in his heart	He refused to defile himself
He remained faithful	He honored God in a foreign land
He led his companions	They followed his example

“God, in turn, honoured his decision by making him and his companions ten times better than their peers (Daniel 1:20).”

Daniel 1:20 – “And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.”

The Result of Fearing God	The Outcome
Ten times better than their peers	Supernatural excellence
Wisdom beyond their years	Divine insight
Favor with the king	Promotion and influence

“When the king had a dream that none of the magicians in the land could tell or interpret, God revealed it to Daniel (Daniel 2:19).”

Daniel 2:19 – “Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision.”

The King’s Problem	Daniel’s Access
No one could interpret the dream	God revealed it to Daniel
The magicians were helpless	The man who feared God had the answer

The Fear of God Unlocks Treasures of Darkness

“If you want to access that kind of knowledge, you have to fear God. If you want God to give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places, just as He promised in Isaiah 45:3, you must honour Him with your thoughts, decisions, and actions.”

Isaiah 45:3 – “And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.”

What God Gives	To Whom
Treasures of darkness	Those who fear Him
Hidden riches in secret places	Those who honor Him
Divine knowledge and insight	Those who walk in reverence

How to Access God’s Secrets (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to position yourself for divine revelation:

1. Cultivate the Fear of God

Reverence God in your thoughts, decisions, and actions. Do not treat sin lightly. Honor Him with your life.

2. Purpose in Your Heart to Remain Faithful

Like Daniel, make a decision not to defile yourself. Choose holiness over compromise. Your fear of God will be seen in your choices.

3. Honor God in Every Area

Honor Him with your time, your words, your finances, and your relationships. Let your life be a living sacrifice.

4. Seek God’s Face, Not Just His Hand

Do not only seek answers—seek the One who gives answers. When you fear God, He reveals His secrets to you.

5. Obey What He Reveals

God reveals His secrets to those who will act on them. Do not ignore what He shows you. Obey and walk in His covenant.

Warning: Those Who Do Not Fear God Walk in Darkness

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: without the fear of God, you remain ignorant of His purposes.

Without the Fear of God	With the Fear of God
You walk in darkness	You walk in divine light
You miss His secrets	You access His covenant
You are confused	You have wisdom and insight

Conclusion: Your Prayer for the Fear of God

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that God will give you access to the secrets of His heart as you honor Him with your life.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I desire to fear You with all my heart. I want to honor You with my thoughts, decisions, and actions. Like Daniel, I purpose in my heart not to defile myself. I will not compromise my faith for the world’s approval. I want access to Your secrets. I want to know Your heart. Show me the hidden riches and treasures of darkness. Let me be ten times better than those who do not know You. I will cherish Your secrets and walk in obedience. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Fear Check: Are you living in a way that honors God, or are you compromising like the world? Ask God to give you a reverent fear.
2. The Daniel Purpose: Identify one area where you need to purpose in your heart not to defile yourself. Make a firm decision today.
3. The Secret Access Prayer: Daily pray: “Lord, reveal Your secrets to me. Let me know Your heart.”

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The Open Heavens 25 August 2026 devotional for today is FEAR GOD I.

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OPEN HEAVENS 25 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FEAR GOD I

MEMORISE:

But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
2 Kings 17:39

READ: Psalm 112:1-9

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.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 25 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10); therefore, anyone who does not fear God is not wise. He is a Consuming Fire (Hebrews 12:29), and those who do not fear Him are truly foolish because even a mad dog fears fire. Psalm 111:10 also means that those who fear God become wise.

Apart from wisdom, however, there are many other benefits to fearing God, and today’s Bible reading outlines many of them. One of the benefits is that the seed of a person who fears God will be mighty upon the earth (Psalm 112:2). That same verse also tells us that the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

Psalm 112:3 says that you will have access to wealth and riches when you fear God. Also, Psalm 112:7 says that you will not be afraid of evil tidings. People who fear God do not need to be afraid of anything because He will deliver them out of the hands of all their enemies and everything that can harm them.

Those who do not fear God will find it easy to commit sins, and this can bring a curse upon them and their descendants. For example, Gehazis lack of fear for the Lord caused him and his descendants to become carriers of the leprosy that was previously upon Naaman (2 Kings 5:20-27).

Whenever a person acts in a way that shows that he or she does not fear God, such a person robs his or her children of the opportunity to be great and exposes them to curses rather than blessings.

Joab was another person whose lack of fear for the Lord brought curses upon his lineage. In 2 Samuel 3:27-22, the Bible details how he tricked Abner and murdered him in cold blood. When David heard about it, he placed a curse on Joab’s lineage that sicknesses, leprosy, poverty, weakness, and untimely death would befall Joab’s family and his descendants. People who do not fear God purchase trouble for their children.

Beloved, if you want your future and that of your children to be glorious, you need to have the fear of God in you. If you’re going to have peace of mind in your old age, you must fear God.

The reason I am sure that my tomorrow and those of my children will be alright is that I fear the Lord. I pray that your life and those of your descendants will be filled with blessings and not curses, in Jesus name.

KEY POINT

The fear of the Lord guarantees God’s blessings for you and your lineage.

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MEMORISE: 2 Kings 17:39

“But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.”

The fear of the Lord is not terror—it is reverent awe, obedience, and submission to God. When you fear Him, He delivers you from every enemy and secures your future.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 112:1-9

This psalm outlines the blessings of those who fear the Lord. Their seed shall be mighty upon the earth; wealth and riches shall be in their house; they shall not be afraid of evil tidings; their heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. The fear of God unlocks supernatural provision, protection, and peace.

The Fear of God Is the Beginning of Wisdom

“The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10); therefore, anyone who does not fear God is not wise. He is a Consuming Fire (Hebrews 12:29), and those who do not fear Him are truly foolish because even a mad dog fears fire.”

Psalm 111:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments.”

The Fear of God Produces	The Absence of God’s Fear Produces
Wisdom	Foolishness
Obedience	Disobedience
Blessings	Curses

“Even a mad dog fears fire.”

If even a wild animal has enough sense to fear fire, how much more should a rational human fear the Consuming Fire—the Holy God?

The Benefits of Fearing God

“Apart from wisdom, however, there are many other benefits to fearing God, and today’s Bible reading outlines many of them.”

Psalm 112:1-9 – The benefits of the fear of the Lord:

Benefit	What It Means
Your seed shall be mighty (v.2)	Your descendants will be great and influential
Wealth and riches (v.3)	God’s provision and prosperity
Not afraid of evil tidings (v.7)	Peace and stability in troubled times
Heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord (v.7)	Unshakeable confidence
He will deliver from enemies (2 Kings 17:39)	Supernatural protection

The Curse of Not Fearing God: Gehazi

“Those who do not fear God will find it easy to commit sins, and this can bring a curse upon them and their descendants. For example, Gehazi’s lack of fear for the Lord caused him and his descendants to become carriers of the leprosy that was previously upon Naaman (2 Kings 5:20-27).”

What Gehazi Did	The Consequence
Lied to Naaman for money	Leprosy clung to him and his descendants
Acted without fear of God	A curse passed to his lineage

“Whenever a person acts in a way that shows that he or she does not fear God, such a person robs his or her children of the opportunity to be great and exposes them to curses rather than blessings.”

The Curse of Not Fearing God: Joab

“Joab was another person whose lack of fear for the Lord brought curses upon his lineage. In 2 Samuel 3:27-29, the Bible details how he tricked Abner and murdered him in cold blood. When David heard about it, he placed a curse on Joab’s lineage that sicknesses, leprosy, poverty, weakness, and untimely death would befall Joab’s family and his descendants.”

2 Samuel 3:29 – “Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father’s house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.”

What Joab Did	The Curse on His Descendants
Murdered Abner in cold blood	Sickness, leprosy, poverty, weakness, untimely death
Acted without fear of God	His lineage was cursed

“People who do not fear God purchase trouble for their children.”

The Blessing of Fearing God

“Beloved, if you want your future and that of your children to be glorious, you need to have the fear of God in you. If you’re going to have peace of mind in your old age, you must fear God.”

Fear God and	The Result
Your future will be glorious	Your children will be blessed
Your old age will have peace	You will be delivered from enemies
Your descendants will be mighty	Your lineage will carry blessing

“The reason I am sure that my tomorrow and those of my children will be alright is that I fear the Lord.”

How to Cultivate the Fear of God (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to walk in the fear of the Lord:

1. Reverence God’s Holiness

Recognize that God is holy, just, and a consuming fire. Approach Him with awe and respect. Do not treat sin lightly.

2. Obey His Commandments

Psalm 111:10 – “A good understanding have all they that do his commandments.”

Fear is not just an emotion—it is expressed through obedience. Obey God’s word, even when it is difficult.

3. Avoid Sin Because You Fear Its Consequences

Gehazi and Joab did not fear God, and their descendants suffered. Let the fear of God keep you from sin.

4. Teach Your Children to Fear the Lord

Do not assume your children will automatically fear God. Teach them. Model it. Let them see your reverence for the Lord.

5. Trust God’s Protection

When you fear God, you do not need to fear anything else. He will deliver you from every enemy.

Warning: Lack of Fear Brings Curses on Your Descendants

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: the choices you make today affect your children and grandchildren.

If You Do Not Fear God	The Result
You purchase trouble for your children	Curses pass to your lineage
You rob them of greatness	They miss their destiny
You expose them to judgment	They suffer for your choices

Conclusion: Your Prayer for the Fear of God

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that your life and your descendants will be filled with blessings. Fear the Lord—and secure your future.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I desire to fear You—not with terror, but with reverent awe and obedience. Forgive me for the times I have acted without the fear of God. Forgive me for the sins that could have brought curses on my descendants. Today, I choose to fear You. I will obey Your commandments. I will not act foolishly. I will not purchase trouble for my children. I trust You to deliver me from every enemy. Let my children be mighty upon the earth. Let my descendants walk in blessing, not curse. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Fear Check: Ask yourself: Do I fear God in my daily decisions? If not, repent and realign.
2. The Generational Audit: Are there any sins or patterns in your life that could bring curses on your descendants? Confess them. Break them.
3. The Descendant Declaration: Declare daily: “I fear the Lord. My children will be mighty. My descendants will be blessed.”

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The Open Heavens 24 August 2026 devotional for today is NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER.

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OPEN HEAVENS 24 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER

MEMORISE:

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7

READ: Luke 11:24-26

²⁴ When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
²⁵ And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.
²⁶ Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 24 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

The devil has two types of captives: the willing captives and the unwilling captives. An unwilling captive is someone who has entered either willingly or unwillingly into the trap of the devil but now wants to be delivered. Such a fellow will be set free from the devil’s hold when an anointed child of God prays for him or her.

A willing captive, on the other hand, is someone who also gets into the devil’s hold either willingly or unwillingly but refuses to repent or be delivered because of the perceived benefits he or she is getting by serving satan. Even if such a fellow is forcefully delivered, he or she will return to the devil’s camp, and this time around, the bondage will be much worse because the demon(s) that were previously cast out will be multiplied sevenfold (Matthew 12:43-45).

Many years ago, we discovered that a witch was among us in the church. We prayed for her to be delivered; however, she remained in bondage. We then asked her if she wanted to be free, and she said, “No. Do you want me to lose the power that I use to control my husband?” Such thinking is very unfortunate because those who serve the devil are headed for eternal damnation if they do not repent.

A woman whose children were dying one after the other went to seek help from a prophet because she needed him to pray to God for their protection.

While waiting for him, his wife asked her why she wanted to see her husband. She explained why she had come, and the prophet’s wife gave her a kolanut to eat, telling her it would solve her problem and that she didn’t need to wait for her husband again.

When she went to sleep that night, she suddenly found herself among some witches in the spirit realm. They welcomed her and promised to protect her children if she joined them. She agreed based on their promise, and after some time, it became her turn to supply the blood that the coven would drink. At that point, she surrendered her husband to be sacrificed.

More time passed, and it became her turn again to supply blood. This time, however, the witches asked her to sacrifice her children. That was when she decided to seek God’s help to save her children from the devil’s plan. Thank God she came to the church, and God delivered her.

Beloved, the devil offers nothing good or lasting. For everything he gives, he takes a thousandfold in return. I pray that God grants you the grace to avoid his traps, and if he currently has any hold over you and you are willing to be set free, I decree your liberty now, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

The devil has nothing good to give. Those who serve him are headed for eternal damnation.

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MEMORISE: James 4:7

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Submission to God is the foundation for resisting the devil. When you are submitted to God, you have authority over the enemy—and when you resist him, he must flee.

BIBLE READING: Luke 11:24-26

This passage warns that when an unclean spirit is cast out but the person remains empty, the spirit returns with seven more wicked spirits and the latter state becomes worse than the first. Deliverance must be followed by filling—with God’s word, prayer, and the Holy Spirit.

Two Types of Captives: Willing and Unwilling

“The devil has two types of captives: the willing captives and the unwilling captives.”

Unwilling Captive	Willing Captive
Wants to be delivered	Refuses to repent
Will be set free when an anointed child of God prays	Will return to bondage even if forcefully delivered
Seeks freedom	Loves the benefits of serving satan

“An unwilling captive is someone who has entered either willingly or unwillingly into the trap of the devil but now wants to be delivered. Such a fellow will be set free from the devil’s hold when an anointed child of God prays for him or her.”

“A willing captive, on the other hand, is someone who also gets into the devil’s hold either willingly or unwillingly but refuses to repent or be delivered because of the perceived benefits he or she is getting by serving satan.”

The Witch Who Refused Deliverance

“Many years ago, we discovered that a witch was among us in the church. We prayed for her to be delivered; however, she remained in bondage. We then asked her if she wanted to be free, and she said, ‘No. Do you want me to lose the power that I use to control my husband?’”

What She Had	What She Chose
Power to control her husband	Remained in bondage
The opportunity to be free	Refused deliverance
A chance to repent	Chose temporary power over eternal life

“Such thinking is very unfortunate because those who serve the devil are headed for eternal damnation if they do not repent.”

The Kolanut Trap: A Woman’s Descent into Witchcraft

“A woman whose children were dying one after the other went to seek help from a prophet because she needed him to pray to God for their protection. While waiting for him, his wife asked her why she wanted to see her husband. She explained why she had come, and the prophet’s wife gave her a kolanut to eat, telling her it would solve her problem and that she didn’t need to wait for her husband again.”

What She Sought	What She Received
Help from God	A trap from the devil
Protection for her children	Entrance into witchcraft

“When she went to sleep that night, she suddenly found herself among some witches in the spirit realm. They welcomed her and promised to protect her children if she joined them. She agreed based on their promise.”

The Promise	The Trap
“We will protect your children”	She joined the coven
Temporary relief	Eternal bondage

“After some time, it became her turn to supply the blood that the coven would drink. At that point, she surrendered her husband to be sacrificed.”

The Progression of Bondage	The Cost
First sacrifice	Her husband
She gave in	She lost her marriage

“More time passed, and it became her turn again to supply blood. This time, however, the witches asked her to sacrifice her children.”

The Final Demand	The Breaking Point
“Sacrifice your children”	She decided to seek God’s help
The devil demands everything	She realized the price was too high

“That was when she decided to seek God’s help to save her children from the devil’s plan. Thank God she came to the church, and God delivered her.”

What She Did	The Result
She came to God for help	She was delivered
She repented	Her children were saved
She turned from the coven	She found freedom

The Devil’s Deception: Giving Nothing Good

“Beloved, the devil offers nothing good or lasting. For everything he gives, he takes a thousandfold in return.”

What the Devil Offers	What He Takes
Temporary protection	Your soul
Power	Your family
Wealth	Your peace
Promises	Your destiny

How to Resist the Devil and Stay Free (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Scripture, here is how to resist the devil and remain in freedom:

1. Submit to God First

James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Submission comes before resistance. You cannot resist the devil if you are not submitted to God. Surrender to Him completely.

2. Refuse the Devil’s Offer

Do not be tempted by temporary protection, power, or provision. The devil’s offers always come with a cost. Say no.

3. Fill the Empty Place

Luke 11:24-26 warns that when an unclean spirit is cast out, it returns to an empty house. Fill your life with:

• God’s word
• Prayer and worship
• Fellowship with believers
• Holiness and obedience

4. Stay Under Authority

Do not isolate yourself. Stay connected to a church, a pastor, and a community of believers. The prophet’s wife was the trap—but the church was the deliverance.

5. Do Not Return to Bondage

If you have been delivered, do not go back. Do not revisit the coven, the charm, or the sin that once held you. Stay in the light.

Warning: Willing Captives Face a Worse End

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: those who refuse deliverance or return to bondage will face a worse end.

If You Refuse Deliverance	The Result
You remain in bondage	You face eternal damnation
You serve the devil	He takes everything from you
You reject freedom	Your latter end is worse than the beginning

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Deliverance and Freedom

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that if you are willing to be set free, your liberty is decreed.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I submit myself to You completely. I resist the devil, and I command him to flee from me. I renounce every covenant I have made with darkness—whether knowingly or unknowingly. I reject the devil’s empty promises. I will not trade my destiny for temporary power or protection. If I have been trapped, I ask for Your deliverance. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Fill me with Your word. I will not remain empty. I will not go back to bondage. I am free in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Submission Check: Are you fully submitted to God, or are there areas where you are still holding on to sin or the world? Surrender today.
2. The Willing Captive Audit: Have you refused deliverance because you enjoy the “benefits” of sin? Repent. Choose freedom.
3. The Filling Commitment: If you have been delivered, fill your life with prayer, God’s word, and fellowship. Do not leave your house empty.

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The Open Heavens 23 August 2026 devotional for today is PRAY FOR YOUR CHILDREN.

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OPEN HEAVENS 23 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAY FOR YOUR CHILDREN

MEMORISE:

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Psalm 127:4

READ: 1 Kings 1:15-31

¹⁵ And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.
¹⁶ And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?
¹⁷ And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by the Lord thy God unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.
¹⁸ And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not:
¹⁹ And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.

²⁰ And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.
²¹ Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
²² And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
²³ And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
²⁴ And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

²⁵ For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king’s sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah.
²⁶ But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.
²⁷ Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not shewed it unto thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?
²⁸ Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she came into the king’s presence, and stood before the king.
²⁹ And the king sware, and said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,

³⁰ Even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.
³¹ Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 23 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In 1 Kings 1:1-42, one of King David’s sons decided to crown himself king by staging a coup to overthrow his father. Solomon’s mother was informed of the development, so she went to David and reminded him that he had promised that her son would succeed him as king.

That same day, Solomon was crowned king, meaning that Israel had three kings on that fateful day: David, Solomon, and the son who decided to make himself king. Solomon might not even have been aware of the events that led to his coronation; however, because his mother rose and entreated the king on his behalf, he was crowned king.

There are certain things that children might miss if their parents don’t rise to pray for them. A child may not know his or her left from right and may not even be qualified for an exalted position; however, his or her parents’ prayers can elevate that child into that position. The authority that parents have over their children, both naturally and spiritually, is great, and they must learn to use it effectively.

Any parent who does not pray for his or her child is like a mother hen who watches as a hawk carries her chick away, leaving the chick to fight for itself. The chick lacks sufficient strength to fight a hawk; however, if its mother joins in the fight, it would have a better chance of being saved.

If you are a parent, do not keep quiet over your children’s destiny so that the devil will not tamper with it. Cry out to God to show your children mercy early in their lives.

In Psalm 90:14, Moses prayed that God should satisfy him and the children of Israel early with His mercy so that they would rejoice and be glad all the days of their lives. He knew that the secret to lasting joy and gladness was to start enjoying God’s mercy early in life.

Beloved, if you are a parent, do not neglect your spiritual responsibility over your children. Like Moses, ask God to show your children His mercy early in their lives. Let your prayers position them for opportunities early in life. Your children will begin to enjoy supernatural favour that some people only get to experience as adults if you pray for them now. I pray that God will shower His mercies over you and your household, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Parents should not neglect their spiritual responsibility over their children.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 23 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalm 127:4

“As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.”

Children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior. An arrow does not determine its own direction or target—the archer does. Parents have the authority and responsibility to aim their children toward God’s purpose through prayer and guidance.

BIBLE READING: 1 Kings 1:15-31

This passage records Bathsheba’s intervention on behalf of her son Solomon. She reminded King David of his oath that Solomon would succeed him. David responded immediately, declaring that Solomon would be king that very day. A mother’s timely intervention secured her son’s destiny. Without her voice, the throne would have been usurped.

The Power of a Mother’s Intercession

“In 1 Kings 1:1-42, one of King David’s sons decided to crown himself king by staging a coup to overthrow his father. Solomon’s mother was informed of the development, so she went to David and reminded him that he had promised that her son would succeed him as king.”

The Threat	The Response
Another son crowned himself king	Bathsheba went to David
Solomon’s destiny was at risk	She reminded David of his promise
The enemy tried to steal the throne	A mother intervened

“That same day, Solomon was crowned king, meaning that Israel had three kings on that fateful day: David, Solomon, and the son who decided to make himself king.”

Three Kings	The Outcome
David (the rightful king)	He declared Solomon’s succession
Solomon (the chosen heir)	He was crowned that day
The usurper (self-appointed)	His coup failed

“Solomon might not even have been aware of the events that led to his coronation; however, because his mother rose and entreated the king on his behalf, he was crowned king.”

What Solomon Did	What His Mother Did
He may not have known the threat	She rose and interceded
He was unaware of the coup	She secured his destiny
He did not fight for the throne	She fought for him

The Parent’s Prayer: A Shield and a Sword

“There are certain things that children might miss if their parents don’t rise to pray for them. A child may not know his or her left from right and may not even be qualified for an exalted position; however, his or her parents’ prayers can elevate that child into that position.”

Without Parental Prayer	With Parental Prayer
Children miss their destiny	They are positioned for greatness
They are exposed to the enemy	They are protected and elevated
They lack the strength to fight	Parental prayer fights for them

“The authority that parents have over their children, both naturally and spiritually, is great, and they must learn to use it effectively.”

Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Parental Authority	How to Use It
Natural (over the household)	Instruct, discipline, guide
Spiritual (over destiny)	Pray, intercede, cover

The Mother Hen and the Hawk

“Any parent who does not pray for his or her child is like a mother hen who watches as a hawk carries her chick away, leaving the chick to fight for itself. The chick lacks sufficient strength to fight a hawk; however, if its mother joins in the fight, it would have a better chance of being saved.”

The Chick Alone	The Chick with the Mother Hen
Weak and vulnerable	Protected and strengthened
No chance against the hawk	A fighting chance
Easily snatched away	Delivered from the enemy

“If you are a parent, do not keep quiet over your children’s destiny so that the devil will not tamper with it. Cry out to God to show your children mercy early in their lives.”

Parental Silence	Parental Cry
The devil tamper with their destiny	God protects and guides them
They miss their opportunities	They are positioned early
They struggle through life	They enjoy favor from youth

Pray for Mercy Early (Psalm 90:14)

“In Psalm 90:14, Moses prayed that God should satisfy him and the children of Israel early with His mercy so that they would rejoice and be glad all the days of their lives. He knew that the secret to lasting joy and gladness was to start enjoying God’s mercy early in life.”

Psalm 90:14 – “O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.”

Praying for Early Mercy	The Result
Children experience God’s favor from youth	They rejoice all their days
They are positioned early	They walk in destiny
They avoid the struggles of the unprepared	They enjoy supernatural advancement

How to Pray for Your Children (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to intercede for your children effectively:

1. Rise and Intercede Like Bathsheba

Do not be silent when your child’s destiny is threatened. Rise up. Go to the King. Remind Him of His promises over your children. Pray with urgency.

2. Pray Early

Do not wait until your children are grown and struggling. Pray for them from infancy. Ask God to show them mercy early in their lives.

3. Pray Specifically

Do not pray general prayers. Pray for their protection, their destiny, their marriages, their careers, their spiritual growth. Be specific.

4. Fight for Them in Prayer

When the hawk comes, do not watch helplessly. Join the fight. Pray against the enemy’s plans. Declare God’s protection over your children.

5. Teach Them to Pray

Do not only pray for your children; pray with them. Teach them to pray for themselves. Raise up a generation that knows how to access God’s mercy.

Warning: Silence Is Not an Option

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: if you remain silent, your children’s destiny is at risk.

If You Do Not Pray	The Result
The enemy can tamper with their destiny	They may miss their calling
They lack covering	They are exposed to attacks
They struggle alone	They fall where they could have stood

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Your Children

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that God will shower His mercies over you and your household. Do not neglect your spiritual responsibility. Pray for your children.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I rise like Bathsheba to intercede for my children. I will not be silent while the enemy tries to steal their destiny. I pray for Your mercy over them—early, early in their lives. Satisfy them with Your goodness from their youth. Protect them from the plans of the enemy. Position them for greatness. Let them not miss the opportunities You have prepared for them. I fight for them in prayer. I will not watch helplessly as the hawk comes. I declare that my children are arrows in my hand, aimed at Your purpose. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Prayer Promise: Commit to pray for your children daily—specifically, not just generally. Write down their names and pray over each one.
2. The Early Mercy Declaration: Declare daily: “Lord, show my children Your mercy early. Let them rejoice all their days.”
3. The Warrior Parent: When you see challenges coming against your children, rise and fight in prayer. Do not be passive. Be like Bathsheba—intervene immediately.

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