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The Open Heaven 10 August 2025 devotional for today is .

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 10 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DON’T ALLOW DISCOURAGEMENT

MEMORISE

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
1 Samuel 30:6

READ: Numbers 11:4-17

4 And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?
5 We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:
6 But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.
7 And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.
8 And the people went about, and gathered it, and ground it in mills, or beat it in a mortar, and baked it in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.
9 And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.
10 Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the Lord was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

11 And Moses said unto the Lord, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?
12 Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?
13 Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.
14 I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.

15 And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.
16 And the Lord said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.
17 And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, the Israelites were murmuring and weeping, saying, “We want meat; we are tired of eating manna.” They had been murmuring consistently for 40 years, and Moses had been coping, but this time around, he told God,

“I didn’t give birth to these people. Why are You asking me to carry their burden? Kill me because I’m tired of all this.”

God replied, “Since you say the burden is too much, get me 70 men, and I’ll take of the spirit on you and put it on them.”

When you think about the fact that the anointing upon Moses was divided by 70, you’ll realise that the new Moses was less anointed than the previous one. Because of this, not long after that, in Numbers 20:7-12, the man God Himself described as the meekest man on the earth (Numbers 12:3) erupted in anger. The anointing that had allowed him to cope for 40 years had been depleted due to his words during a time of discouragement.

Discouragement can make people say things that would limit them in life and negatively impact their destiny.

Elijah also allowed his words in a time of discouragement to put an abrupt end to his ministry. After calling down fire on Mount Carmel, Jezebel threatened him, and he fled.

He became so discouraged as he ran away that he asked God to kill him. Thankfully, God didn’t fulfil his wish; instead, He sent an angel to feed him (1 Kings 19:1-8). Afterwards, however, He gave him his last assignment to anoint Jehu, Hazael, and Elisha, his replacement (1 Kings 19:15-16). His ministry ended when he allowed discouragement to make him say the wrong things. John the Baptist also got so discouraged that he began to doubt everything he had earlier declared.

He had declared concerning Jesus, “Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Yet, he was the same person who sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the One to come or should we look for another?” (Luke 7:19-20). Not long after that, he was beheaded (Luke 9:7-9).

Beloved, while you cannot stop discouraging circumstances from happening, you can choose how to respond to them. Like David, you can encourage yourself in the Lord, as seen in today’s memory verse. God is able to keep you from falling (Jude 1:24). He is also able to give you a mighty turnaround, but you must put your trust in Him. He is more than able to see you through any discouraging circumstances that may come your way.

OPEN HEAVEN 10 AUGUST KEY POINT

Do not allow discouragement to make you say the wrong things.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 22-24

HYMN 21: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 1 Samuel 30:6

“And David was greatly distressed… but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”
This verse reveals the antidote to discouragement—not denial of pain, but active faith that turns to God in crisis.

BIBLE READING: Numbers 11:4-17

This passage exposes three dangers of discouragement:

1. v.4-6: Complaint corrupts memory (forgetting God’s miracles)
2. v.10-11: Frustration distorts perspective (Moses’ death wish)
3. v.16-17: Compromise dilutes anointing (the 70-elders “solution”)

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The High Cost of Discouragement

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching traces how discouragement sabotaged giants of faith:

1. Moses: The Depleted Anointing (Numbers 11:17)

• 40 Years of Patience → One Moment of Despair
• Result:
  • Lost exclusive access to God (Numbers 12:8 → 20:12)
  • Forfeited Promised Land entry

2. Elijah: The Premature Exit (1 Kings 19:4)

• After Mount Carmel Victory → Jezebel’s Threat
• Fatal Words: “Take my life”
• Consequence:
  • Anointed his replacement (Elisha)
  • Ministry ended abruptly (2 Kings 2:11)

3. John the Baptist: The Faith Collapse (Luke 7:19)

• From Bold Proclamation → Doubtful Question
• Outcome: Beheaded without seeing Christ’s resurrection

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How to Overcome Discouragement

1. Follow David’s Pattern (1 Samuel 30:6)

• Step 1: Acknowledge distress (“David was greatly distressed”)
• Step 2: Self-leadership (“encouraged himself”)
• Step 3: Divine focus (“in the LORD his God”)

2. Guard Your Words (Proverbs 18:21)

• Moses’ Mistake: “Kill me!” (Numbers 11:15)
• Better Response: “Lord, I’m overwhelmed—show me Your way” (Exodus 33:13)

3. Reframe Your Perspective

• Israel’s Error: Saw manna as boring (Numbers 11:6)
• Truth: It was angelic food (Psalm 78:25)!

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Prayer for Unshakable Faith

*”Father, make me discouragement-proof! When storms come, let my first response be to encourage myself in You. Renew my anointing like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31), and silence every death-wish word trying to escape my lips, in Jesus’ name!”*

Action Steps

1. Create a “Faith Bank”: Write down 10 past victories—read them when discouraged
2. Fast from Complaints: Go 24 hours without murmuring (Philippians 2:14)
3. Prophesy Life: When tempted to speak despair, declare Psalm 27:13-14 aloud

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Conclusion: The Encouraged Remnant

Daddy Adeboye’s warning is clear: Discouragement is a thief of destiny, but those who encourage themselves in God:

• Preserve their anointing (unlike Moses)
• Extend their ministry (unlike Elijah)
• Die with faith intact (unlike John the Baptist)

“Your darkest hour is God’s setup for your greatest comeback—if you don’t speak defeat over it.”

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OPEN HEAVEN 9 AUGUST 2024 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: AVOID LEAKAGES

MEMORISE

Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.
Song of Solomon 2:15

READ: Judges 16:1-21

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

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

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

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

21 But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 9 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Over the past few days, I have been discussing being filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit.

If a person can be filled, it then means there is a possibility of being empty. Talking about the possibility of emptiness brings me to the possibility of leakages. There are various ways to empty a container; one is to pour all its content out at once, and another could be to puncture the container so that the content begins to leak until it is totally drained.

Most times, when satan wants to attack a believer who is full of the Holy Spirit, he doesn’t launch an all-out attack. The devil is wary of the impact of the anointing; therefore, when he wants to attack such believers, he looks for subtle ways to empty them of the anointing. He looks for little cracks in their lives that he can exploit to cause them to lose the anointing gradually until they become empty – then, he strikes.

Believers who toy with sin will first experience a leakage of the anointing, and if they do not repent, it will ultimately lead to death (Romans 6:23). A believer might still be functioning in the gifts of the Spirit, but if he or she is involved in secret sins, the anointing will begin to leak.

The problem with leakage from a container is that the time it is discovered is usually when the remaining content has become too little to be useful or when the container is totally empty; by then, it is already late. When Samson said, “I will arise and go out as before” (Judges 16:20), he didn’t know that the anointing had departed from him. The discovery that the anointing is gone often happens when the devil has achieved his goal, and it can only take the special grace of God for the believer to be restored.

…it is high time to awake out of sleep… let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Romans 13:77-12

Beloved, if you have been toying with sin, this is the time to wake up. Those toying with sin are courting destruction. Nobody may know what you are doing in secret, but God knows, and you can be sure that the devil knows too.

Solomon spoke about little foxes that spoil vines in today’s memory verse. If you have been committing secret sins, please deal with them now before they destroy you.

OPEN HEAVEN 9 AUGUST KEY POINT

Secret sins will cause a leakage of the anointing and eventually destroy a believer.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 18-21

HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 9 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Song of Solomon 2:15

“Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.”
This verse warns against seemingly small compromises—the “little foxes” of sin that quietly destroy spiritual fruitfulness and drain the anointing.

BIBLE READING: Judges 16:1-21

Samson’s tragedy reveals three stages of anointing leakage:

1. v.1-3: Presumption (playing with temptation)
2. v.4-17: Deception (underestimating Delilah’s persistence)
3. v.18-21: Empty Power (“He did not know the LORD had departed”)

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The Danger of Anointing Leakage

Daddy Adeboye’s message exposes how the enemy drains spiritual power:

1. Satan’s Strategy Against the Anointed

• Not Direct Attacks: The devil uses gradual erosion (like termites).
• Target Areas:
  • Secret Sins (Psalm 90:8)
  • Unforgiveness (Mark 11:25-26)
  • Pride (James 4:6)

2. The Samson Syndrome (Judges 16:20)

Stage	Samson’s Error	Modern Equivalent
Leakage	Toying with Delilah	Flirting with sin (e.g., porn, gossip)
Warning	Broken cords (v.9,12)	Diminished spiritual sensitivity
Empty	“I will go out as before”	Performing ministry without power

3. The Fox Factor (Song of Solomon 2:15)

• Little Foxes = “Harmless” habits that:
  • Steal prayer time
  • Justify “white lies”
  • Breed complacency

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How to Seal Every Leak

1. Daily Integrity Checks (Lamentations 3:40)

• Ask:
  • “Is there any hidden compromise?”
  • “Does my private life match my public ministry?”

2. Zero Tolerance for “Little” Sins

• Respond Like Joseph: Flee at the first hint of temptation (Genesis 39:12)
• Pray David’s Prayer: “Cleanse me from secret faults” (Psalm 19:12)

3. Guard Your Anointing Like Elisha

• Stayed with Elijah to the end (2 Kings 2:2-6)
• Rejected distractions (2 Kings 2:16-18)

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Prayer for Restoration

“Father, expose every hidden crack draining Your power from me! Deliver me from Samson’s blindness to my own leaks. Restore the joy of Your salvation (Psalm 51:12) and seal me with fresh fire, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Fast 1 Day Weekly: To detox from spiritual leaks (Isaiah 58:6)
2. Accountability Partner: Confess one struggle to a trusted believer (James 5:16)
3. Anointing Audit: List areas where your spiritual power feels diminished—repent & rededicate

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Conclusion: Stay Full, Stay Dangerous

Daddy Adeboye’s warning is clear: The enemy fears anointed believers—so he works to empty them quietly.

“Don’t let ‘little’ sins turn you into a walking empty tank. The same Delilahs you play with today will shave your strength tomorrow.”

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The Open Heaven 8 August 2025 devotional for today is OVERFLOW WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT 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 HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: OVERFLOW WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT II

MEMORISE

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
John 7:38

READ: John 7:37-39

37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Psalm 23:5

David was talking about the overflow of the Holy Spirit in the Scripture above. Overflowing with the Holy Spirit and the anointing is God’s desire for all His children. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus Christ said that those who are thirsty can come to Him and drink. He said that out of their bellies will flow rivers of living water – not one river but rivers – that is a tremendous overflow of the Holy Spirit. Peter overflowed with the Holy Spirit because even his shadow healed the sick (Acts 5:14-16).

Elisha also overflowed with the anointing so much that the flow continued after his death, and his bones raised the dead (2 Kings 13:20-21). There is no limit to how much of the Holy Spirit you can carry because God wants you to be filled to overflowing.

In 2011, a woman shared a testimony in Dublin. She said she had heard that when the barren sit on chairs that l have sat on, they would become pregnant. So, she attended one of our programmes but could not get to sit on the chair I sat on because it had been taken away before she got to it.

She was sad, but suddenly, she had an idea. “He was standing at the pulpit preaching; there must be part of the anointing on the pulpit too.” So, she went to the pulpit and began to rub her stomach against it. She became pregnant that month, and when she delivered, she gave birth to triplets. The Holy Spirit had overflowed through me so much that there was enough power on the pulpit to make the barren fruitful.

Beloved, the Holy Spirit can overflow through you too. You can be so filled with the Holy Spirit that whatever you touch will carry the anointing. However, for that to happen, you must be drunk with His infilling. No matter how filled you are with the Holy Spirit, you must continually long for more. You must make it a habit to spend quality time in His presence to the point where you will stop being conscious of time. I pray that as you spend quality time in God’s presence, He will fill you to overflowing with the Holy Spirit and power.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 AUGUST PRAYER POINT

Father, please fill me until I overflow with Your Spirit. Let rivers of living water flow out of my belly, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 15-17

HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 8 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: John 7:38

“He that believeth on Me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
This verse reveals God’s standard for every believer—not just a trickle of the Spirit, but rivers of divine power that impact everything around you.

BIBLE READING: John 7:37-39

Jesus’ words unveil three keys to overflow:

1. v.37: The invitation (“If anyone thirsts…”)
2. v.38: The promise (“rivers of living water”)
3. v.39: The source (the Holy Spirit, given after Jesus’ glorification)

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The Reality of Spiritual Overflow

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching highlights four manifestations of Holy Spirit overflow:

1. David’s Cup (Psalm 23:5)

• “My cup runs over”: Not just full—excess oil for:
  • Enemies’ defeat (the prepared table)
  • Continuous anointing (fresh oil daily)

2. Peter’s Shadow (Acts 5:15)

• Ordinary objects became conduits:
  • Handkerchiefs (Acts 19:12)
  • Chairs (Dublin testimony)
  • Even a pulpit transferred fertility anointing

3. Elisha’s Bones (2 Kings 13:21)

• Death couldn’t stop the flow:
  • His anointing outlived him
  • Proves overflow is transferable to generations

4. The Dublin Triplets

• Divine Contagion: The pulpit absorbed residual anointing
• Key Lesson: Overflow leaves imprintable grace on places/objects

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How to Walk in Continuous Overflow

1. Cultivate Spiritual Thirst (John 7:37)

• Holy Spirit drunkards:
  • Crave more than food (Job 23:12)
  • Pursue God’s presence like oxygen

2. Eliminate All Leaks

• Sin (Isaiah 59:2)
• Unforgiveness (Mark 11:25)
• Distractions (Luke 10:40-42)

3. Create “Anointing Stations”

• Your prayer closet: Let it become soaked with worship
• Your workplace: Pray over your desk/equipment (like the pulpit)

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Prayer for Overflow

“Father, make me a spiritual Niagara Falls! Let Your power gush through me so violently that the barren conceive, the sick heal, and the dead rise at my shadow. Baptize me in fresh fire daily until I become a dangerous carrier of Your glory, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Anoint Your Space: Use oil to dedicate your home/workplace as overflow zones (Exodus 30:26-29)
2. Practice “Soaking”: Spend 30 minutes daily in wordless worship (Romans 8:26)
3. Testify Boldly: Share one miracle testimony weekly to activate more (Revelation 12:11)

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Conclusion: Become a Spiritual Riverbed

Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: Overflow isn’t for superstars—it’s for thirsty believers. When you:

• Stay drunk on the Spirit
• Stay hungry for more
• Stay reckless in obedience

…you’ll rewrite destinies through:

• Your shadow
• Your touch
• Even your leftovers

“Don’t just seek the river—BECOME the river!”

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: OVERFLOW WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT I

MEMORISE:

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:4

READ: Acts 2:1-18

1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?
8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?
9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,
10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When people are filled with alcohol, they become drunk. God, however, does not want this for His children; rather, He wants them to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).

On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were so full of the Holy Spirit that those who saw them thought they were drunk. In truth, they were overflowing with heavenly wine called the Holy Spirit.

Drunk people don’t see things the way others do. A drunk can look at a refuse heap and see a majestic bed. Likewise, when someone is filled with the Holy Spirit, he or she can look at a crippled man and see him running about.

When I moved to the campground that has now become Redemption City, my colleagues at the university thought I had gone crazy.

They saw a jungle, but I was seeing a city. Now, everyone can see the city that I saw some decades ago.

Drunk people are not in control of their actions; they do whatever the alcohol influences them to do. If it influences them to sleep on a highway, they will gladly do so without thinking of the dangers involved.

Likewise, when you’re drunk with the Holy Spirit, you’re no longer in control of your life.

You will go wherever He asks you to go and do whatever He asks you to do. You won’t argue with Him when He tells you to do something. I believe you haven’t been taken over by the wine of the Holy Spirit if you still struggle with obeying God’s instructions. Before Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit, he could do whatever he wanted; at one time, he even denied Jesus.

However, when the Holy Spirit came upon him on the day of Pentecost, he started preaching the gospel and never stopped until God called him home. One time, when some people threatened him not to speak about Jesus, he boldly responded, “We cannot but speak of the things we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).

Despite the persecutions he faced, he refused to stop speaking about Jesus.

Drunkards are never satisfied with a previous day’s drunkenness, so they return to the bottle daily. When you are filled until you overflow with the Holy Spirit, you will keep returning for more. The more He fills you, the more you will want Him, and the more of Him you have, the more your life will overflow with His miraculous power. Beloved, ask God to fill you with His Spirit every day.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST ACTION POINT

Ask God for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit every day.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 12-14

HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 7 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Acts 2:4

“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
This verse marks the birth of Spirit-filled Christianity—where ordinary believers became supernatural vessels through the Holy Spirit’s infilling.

BIBLE READING: Acts 2:1-18

This passage reveals three dimensions of Holy Spirit overflow:

1. v.2-4: The sound, fire, and tongues—supernatural manifestations
2. v.6-12: The immediate impact—multilingual evangelism
3. v.17-18: The prophetic promise—Spirit outpouring for all believers

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Holy Spirit Intoxication vs. Worldly Drunkenness

Daddy Adeboye draws a powerful contrast between two types of “drunkenness”:

1. Different Sources, Different Results

Alcohol Drunk	Holy Spirit Drunk
Sees trash heaps as beds (delusion)	Sees cripples as healed (faith)
Loses self-control (danger)	Surrenders to God’s control (power)
Wakes up ashamed (hangover)	Wakes up anointed (overflow)

2. Peter’s Transformation

• Before Pentecost:
  • Fearful (denied Christ 3x)
  • Self-directed (returned to fishing)
• After Pentecost:
  • Fearless (preached to mockers)
  • Spirit-led (“we cannot but speak!”)

3. Vision Beyond Sight

• Redemption City Example:
  • Natural eyes saw: A jungle
  • Spirit-filled eyes saw: A global headquarters
  • Result: What seemed foolish became glorious (1 Corinthians 1:27)

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How to Live in Holy Spirit Overflow

1. Desire Daily Infilling

• Don’t rely on yesterday’s anointing (like manna—Exodus 16:19-20)
• Do pray daily: “Fill me afresh!” (Psalm 81:10)

2. Cultivate Spiritual Sensitivity

• Test 1: Do you instantly obey God’s nudges? (Acts 8:29)
• Test 2: Do you see potential in hopeless cases? (Ezekiel 37:3)

3. Embrace “Foolish” Assignments

• Holy Spirit drunkards:
  • Build cities in jungles (like Daddy Adeboye)
  • Preach to mockers (like Peter)
  • Lay hands on the sick (Mark 16:18)

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Prayer for Pentecostal Power

“Father, intoxicate me with Your Spirit! Break my addiction to human logic. Give me Peter’s boldness, Paul’s passion, and Jesus’ vision. Let my life overflow with tongues, miracles, and unstoppable faith, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Tarry Daily: Spend 15 minutes praying in tongues (Jude 1:20)
2. Obey Immediately: Next time God prompts you (e.g., call someone, give money), act within 5 minutes
3. Journal Visions: Write down what the Spirit shows you (Habakkuk 2:2)

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Conclusion: The Drunkard’s Legacy

Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: Holy Spirit intoxication is the believer’s birthright. While worldly drunkenness destroys, Spirit-filled “drunkenness”:

• Transforms deserts into cities
• Turns cowards into apostles
• Makes the impossible inevitable

“Stay drunk on the Spirit until your ‘Redemption City’ becomes visible to the doubters!”

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The Open Heaven 6 August 2025 devotional for today is OVERFLOWING MERCY.

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 6 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: OVERFLOWING MERCY

MEMORISE

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)
Ephesians 2:4-5

READ: Mark 1:40-45

40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Many of God’s attributes can be seen in the Bible and one of them is that He is merciful.

Today’s memory verse says that He is rich in mercy, and this means that He has more than enough for everyone; hence, He can never run out of it.

The Bible also says in Psalm 62:12:
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy…

The Scripture above tells us that mercy belongs to God. When something belongs to someone who loves you, you can rest assured that he or she will give you that thing anytime you need it. This means that as long as you belong to God, you will always enjoy His mercy.

Today’s Bible reading tells the story of a leper who came to Jesus and said, “If you will, you can make me clean.” In other words, he was saying, “I know you are merciful, but I don’t know if that mercy extends to me. If you will have mercy on me, then I know I will become clean.” Jesus didn’t get angry at him; He reached out to him and touched him.

In those days, it was forbidden to touch a leper, but when mercy shows up for a man, it breaks human protocols. Jesus also corrected the leper’s wrong mindset. He told him, “I will; be clean.” Jesus showed him that mercy is always available to those who come to Him. God never withholds His mercy from those who cry out to Him for it. When Blind Bartimaeus cried for mercy in Mark 10:46-52, Jesus heard his cry and responded. When a father cried for mercy concerning his son who was tormented by a devil, Jesus responded and delivered the child (Matthew 17:14-18).

When the Canaanite woman cried for mercy concerning her daughter, even though it wasn’t yet time for the Gentiles to experience God’s merciful gift of salvation, Jesus responded, and the girl was made whole (Matthew 15:22-28). In the name above every other name, I pray that God’s mercy will locate you and make you whole in all areas of life.

God’s mercy is great. Psalm 57:10 tells us that His mercy is great unto the heavens. However, as great as God’s mercy is, it is only available to those who genuinely repent of their sins, surrender their lives to Jesus, and make a commitment to living a holy life. Only those who fear God will partake of His overflowing mercy (Psalm 103:11).

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST KEY POINT

Those who fear God will always enjoy His overflowing mercy

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 9-11

HYMN 15: Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Ephesians 2:4-5

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).”
This passage reveals mercy as God’s nature—not just an act, but His very identity. His mercy is:

1. Rich (abundant beyond measure)
2. Proactive (He reaches out even when we don’t deserve it)
3. Life-giving (transforms spiritual death into divine life)

BIBLE READING: Mark 1:40-45

This passage demonstrates mercy in action:

• v.40: The leper’s desperate cry—”If You will…”
• v.41: Jesus’ radical response—compassionate touch that broke religious taboos
• v.42: Immediate transformation—mercy doesn’t delay

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The Depths of Divine Mercy

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching reveals four profound truths about God’s mercy:

1. Mercy Belongs to God (Psalm 62:12)

• Divine Ownership: Mercy isn’t a human virtue—it’s God’s exclusive property
• Implication: When you’re connected to God, you’re connected to an endless supply (Lamentations 3:22-23)

2. Mercy Breaks Protocols (Mark 1:41)

• The Leper’s Miracle: Jesus touched what society rejected
• Modern Application: God’s mercy will:
  • Restore forbidden relationships
  • Heal incurable diseases
  • Open governmentally closed doors

3. Mercy Corrects Wrong Mindsets (Mark 1:41)

• The Leper’s Doubt: “If You will…”
• Jesus’ Response: “I will!”
• Key Lesson: God always wills to show mercy—the question is our asking (Matthew 7:7)

4. Mercy Responds to Desperate Cries

• Biblical Cases:
  • Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52)
  • Tormented boy (Matthew 17:14-18)
  • Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:22-28)
• Common Thread: Audacious faith that wouldn’t stop crying out

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How to Access Overflowing Mercy

1. Come with Bold Honesty (Hebrews 4:16)

• Approach God’s throne not with:
  • Religious pretense
  • Self-justification
• But with:
  • Raw confession (“I’m a leper!”)
  • Childlike dependence (“If You will…”)

2. Embrace Repentance (Psalm 103:11)

• Mercy flows where fear of the Lord exists
• Practical Repentance:
  • Daily heart checks (Psalm 139:23-24)
  • Immediate confession (1 John 1:9)

3. Develop a Mercy Consciousness

• Remember:
  • Your past breakthroughs (Lamentations 3:21)
  • Others’ testimonies (Revelation 12:11)
  • God’s track record (Psalm 136)

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Prayer for Mercy Overflow

“Father of mercies, locate me today! Break every human protocol limiting my breakthrough. Where I’ve said ‘If You will…’, declare ‘I WILL!’ over my life. Let Your mercy speak for me in every impossible situation, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Create a Mercy Journal: Record every mercy testimony (personal/biblical)
2. Practice Daily Repentance: Spend 5 minutes each morning in Psalm 51
3. Be a Mercy Channel: Forgive someone who doesn’t deserve it (Matthew 5:7)

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Conclusion: The Mercy Revolution

Daddy Adeboye’s message reveals: Mercy isn’t just getting what you don’t deserve—it’s God rewriting your story. When mercy speaks:

• Lepers become clean
• Blind eyes open
• Hopeless cases become testimonies

“The same mercy that reached a leper 2,000 years ago is still searching for ‘hopeless cases’ today—will you be His next exhibit?”

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The Open Heaven 5 August 2025 devotional for today is OVERFLOWING PRAISE.

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 5 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: OVERFLOWING PRAISE

MEMORISE

Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Psalms 147:1

READ: 2 Samuel 6:14-16

14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.
15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.
16 And as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 5 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, David praised God with all his might and danced with total abandon. This is a classic example of overflowing praise; no wonder God blessed Him beyond measure. When we overflow with praise towards God, He gives us blessings that are beyond measure. When you praise God, you please Him, and when you please Him, He makes even your enemies to be at peace with you (Proverbs 16:7). No wonder David never lost a battle; his overflowing praise always made God silence all his enemies before him.

When you go out of your way to praise God, He goes out of His way to shower you with abundant blessings.

To really give overflowing praise to God, you cannot set limits to your praise; you have to praise Him without ceasing. This means that you keep praising Him everywhere you go and while going about your daily activities. This also means that your major preoccupation throughout all your days should be to give Him praise continually. This is why every time people see me, they notice that my mouth is always moving – I am always singing choruses to praise my God. I remember one time l travelled outside Nigeria; I went to a bookstore to buy some books. While picking the books, I was singing praises to God. A white man came into the bookstore, saw me, and made a joke about my singing. We laughed, shook hands, and as he was about to leave, he said, “Wait a minute, it is gone!” Apparently, he had been suffering from a backache for years. The moment I shook his hands in that mood of worship, the backache disappeared. If you want to experience constant miracles everywhere you go, even when you are not expecting it, then you should be giving God overflowing praise.

Those who give God overflowing praise do not wait for Him to do anything for them before they praise Him. They praise Him in season and out of season. Just the fact that they get up from their beds in the morning is enough reason to give Him praise. In return, God ensures that He meets their needs even before they ask so that they can put more time and focus into praising Him. Before any trouble comes, He settles it so that the flow of praise does not stop. Beloved, make it a habit to praise God everywhere you go, and He will beautify your life with His abundant blessings.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 AUGUST KEY POINT

To give God overflowing praise, you must praise Him everywhere you go and at all times.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 6-8

HYMN 18: PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY

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MEMORISE: Psalms 147:1

“Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.”
This verse reveals praise as a divine delight—both pleasing to God and beneficial to us. It’s not just an act of worship but a spiritual weapon that attracts God’s intervention.

BIBLE READING: 2 Samuel 6:14-16

David’s unrestrained worship teaches us:

• v.14: He danced with all his might—no holding back.
• v.15: His praise brought God’s presence (the Ark’s return).
• v.16: Human criticism (Michal’s disdain) couldn’t stop his overflow.

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The Power of Overflowing Praise

Daddy Adeboye’s message unveils three transformative effects of unceasing praise:

1. Praise Silences Enemies (Proverbs 16:7)

• David’s Testimony: His lifestyle of praise made God fight his battles (2 Samuel 5:20).
• Key Principle: When you magnify God, He minimizes your struggles.

2. Praise Triggers Miracles (Acts 16:25-26)

• The Bookstore Encounter: Daddy Adeboye’s habitual singing released healing to the white man.
• Divine Physics: Praise disrupts darkness and activates miracles (Psalm 22:3).

3. Praise Invites Divine Priority

• For Overflowing Praisers:
  • Needs are met before asking (Matthew 6:8).
  • Battles are won before fighting (2 Chronicles 20:22).

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How to Cultivate Overflowing Praise

1. Praise Without Ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

• Daily Habit: Like Daddy Adeboye, fill idle moments with worship (e.g., commutes, chores).
• Practical Tip: Download worship playlists to keep your spirit engaged.

2. Praise Without Limits (2 Samuel 6:22)

• David’s Mindset: “I will become even more undignified than this!”
• Action: Dance, shout, kneel—express praise physically (Psalm 150:4-6).

3. Praise Before the Breakthrough (Habakkuk 3:17-18)

• Sacrifice of Praise: Thank God in advance for victories unseen (Hebrews 13:15).

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Prayer for a Life of Praise

“Father, make me a perpetual praise carrier! Break every spirit of self-consciousness or apathy in my worship. Let my praise silence enemies, unlock miracles, and keep me in Your presence, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Start a Praise Journal: Record daily reasons to thank God (even small blessings).
2. Praise Walk: Spend 10 minutes daily walking outdoors, worshipping aloud.
3. Silence Critics: Next time someone mocks your zeal, respond like David: “I’ll praise Him more!”

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Conclusion: Praise as a Lifestyle (Psalm 34:1)

Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: Overflowing praise isn’t occasional—it’s oxygen. When praise becomes your default setting, miracles become your daily reality.

“Don’t wait for a victory to praise—praise your way into victory. The louder you worship, the quieter your enemies become.”

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The Open Heaven 4 August 2025 devotional for today is OVERFLOWING HEALTH.

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 4 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: OVERFLOWING HEALTH

MEMORISE:

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3 John 2

READ: Acts 5:14-16

14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 4 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

God’s will is not just for us to be healthy but to overflow with health. You can be so healthy that when sick people touch you, they will become healed. The Lord Jesus was overflowing with health, which is why the woman with the issue of blood simply touched the hem of His garment and was healed (Matthew 9:20-22).

Years ago, a teenager who had sickle cell anaemia and had been sick all his life stood up to give a testimony in church. He said, “I heard that Daddy G.O. is coming to this church next Sunday. I want to testify that I will be healed next Sunday.” Somebody called me to tell me the teenager’s testimony, and I started praying that God would allow me to meet him. As God would have it, the young man was standing outside as I got to the church and came out of my car. He didn’t look like a teenager at all; he looked so tiny. He came to me and said,

“Daddy, l’ve been sick all my life, but I am confident that since you have come to this church today, I will be healed today.” I hugged him and said, “It will be unto you according to your faith.” I got his letter some months later, and he wrote, “Dear Daddy, I want to thank God, and I want to thank you. I have been healed since the day you came to our church.”

Beloved, Jesus didn’t just die for you to be healthy; He wants your health to overflow such that any sick person you lay hands on will become healed and healthy.

He said in Mark 16:17-18:
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

In 1 Peter 2:24, the Bible says that Jesus paid for your health; this is why you must hate sicknesses and diseases passionately. Just as Peter’s shadow healed the sick (Acts 5:15) and handkerchiefs taken from Paul’s body drove out diseases from people (Acts 19:12), God wants you to overflow with health and become a channel of healing and health to others. I pray that you will live in constant health all the days of your life and that the healing anointing will flow through you to others, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 AUGUST PRAYER POINT

Father, please fill me with overflowing health so that I will never be sick again, and the sick will be healed through me, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 4-5

HYMN7: I AM THINE O LORD.

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MEMORISE: 3 John 2

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
This verse reveals God’s priority for holistic prosperity—spiritual, physical, and material. Health isn’t just an option; it’s a divine desire for every believer.

BIBLE READING: Acts 5:14-16

This passage demonstrates overflowing health in action:

• v.14: Multitudes flocked to the apostles for healing.
• v.15: Peter’s shadow became a conduit for miracles.
• v.16: All who came were healed—no exceptions.

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The Overflow of Divine Health

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching highlights three dimensions of God’s health covenant:

1. Jesus as Our Health Model (Matthew 9:20-22)

• The Woman’s Touch: Her faith accessed overflowing virtue from Christ’s body.
• Implication: Believers aren’t just healed—they’re carriers of healing.

2. Faith Activates Overflow (Mark 16:17-18)

• The Sickle Cell Testimony: The teenager’s bold declaration (“I will be healed”) aligned with God’s will (1 John 5:14-15).
• Key Lesson: Confidence in God’s Word triggers manifestation (Matthew 8:13).

3. Apostolic Blueprint (Acts 5:15, 19:12)

• Peter’s Shadow: His daily fellowship with God (Acts 4:13) made even his shadow potent.
• Paul’s Handkerchiefs: Material objects absorbed divine energy because the man carried Christ’s presence.

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How to Walk in Overflowing Health

1. Embrace Your Identity (1 Peter 2:24)

• By His stripes, you were healed (past tense).
• Action: Reject sickness as “normal”—it’s a foreign invasion of Christ’s finished work.

2. Cultivate Faith Atmospheres (Acts 3:16)

• The Teenager’s Strategy:
  1. Heard about Daddy Adeboye’s coming (faith comes by hearing—Romans 10:17).
  2. Declared his healing beforehand (Mark 11:23).
  3. Acted by approaching for prayer (James 2:26).

3. Live as a Healing Channel

• Lay Hands Regularly (Mark 16:18): Start with family, then extend to others.
• Use Anointed Objects (Acts 19:12): Pray over oil, water, or cloths for the sick.

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Prayer for Overflowing Health

“Father, ignite my body with resurrection life! Let Your health in me overflow to heal the sick, just as Peter’s shadow and Paul’s handkerchiefs did. Destroy every seed of sickness in me, and make me a conduit of Your healing power, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Daily Confession: Speak 1 Peter 2:24 aloud over your body.
2. Pray for One Sick Person Daily: Keep a record of testimonies.
3. Study Healing Scriptures: Meditate on Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:3, and Isaiah 53:5.

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Conclusion: Health That Multiplies (John 14:12)

Daddy Adeboye’s message isn’t just about personal health—it’s about kingdom impact. When you walk in divine health, you carry a tangible gospel.

“Your body is God’s temple—not a hospital. Let it radiate His health so powerfully that the sick are healed by your shadow.”

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The Open Heaven 3 August 2025 devotional for today is OVERFLOWING WEALTH.

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: OVERFLOWING WEALTH

MEMORISE

Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalms 112:3

READ: Zechariah 1:14-17

14 So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy.
15 And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.
16 Therefore thus saith the Lord; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the Lord of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.
17 Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the Lord shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

God doesn’t just want you to be rich; He wants you to overflow with wealth. In 2 Chronicles 1:6-15, the Bible records that Solomon had so much wealth that he made silver and gold as common as stones in Jerusalem. Even though he only asked God for wisdom to rule Israel, God gave him great riches in addition to the wisdom.

Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
Psalm 35:27

God truly derives pleasure in the prosperity of His servants. He can decide to make you overflow with wealth, but He will not do it for someone who is selfish. When He gave Solomon overflowing wealth, it was because Solomon did not ask for something for himself; rather, he asked for something for God’s people. God will not give you overflowing wealth if you’re not committed to His people and His work on the earth. If all you want to do with wealth is to spend it on yourself and your family alone or show off before people, God will not give you access to overflowing wealth.

When God knows that He can trust you to use the resources He gives you to advance His kingdom on earth, He will bless you with abundance. He blessed Abraham with overflowing wealth and made him great because He could trust him and because He knew he would be a blessing to the whole world (Genesis 18:17-19). Can God trust you with overflowing wealth?

I travelled to Gibraltar at one time, and I was having a nice time looking at tourist attractions like the Rock of Gibraltar and so on. Suddenly, I saw something that affected my happiness – there was a mosque built there with millions of pounds sterling. When I asked, I was told that only a few people use the mosque, and only one person funded the construction of the building! I turned to God and asked, “Lord, what is this?” The answer I got from Him was, “You people are too slow!

Particularly you Nigerians. Some of you are even afraid to prosper. When you pray, ‘O God, prosper me, all you are asking for is one million naira. You don’t have a vision to take the whole world for Jesus Christ.”

Beloved, when your heart is ablaze with a burning passion to advance God’s kingdom, He will not hesitate to give you overflowing wealth.

OPEN HEAVEN 3 AUGUST REFLECTION

Are you passionate about advancing God’s kingdom? Can God trust you with overflowing wealth?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 1-3

HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 3 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalms 112:3

“Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth forever.”
This verse ties material prosperity to righteous living. It’s not just about wealth but wealth with purpose—blessings that outlive us because they’re rooted in God’s eternal agenda.

BIBLE READING: Zechariah 1:14-17

God’s promise to restore Jerusalem’s prosperity (v.17) reveals His heart:

• v.14: His jealousy for His people’s flourishing.
• v.16: His commitment to rebuild and bless.
• v.17: Overflowing abundance as a divine response to obedience.

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God’s Heart for Overflowing Wealth

Daddy Adeboye’s message dismantles two myths:

1. Poverty piety: The idea that God prefers His children poor (contrast John 10:10).
2. Selfish prosperity: Wealth for personal luxury alone (Luke 12:21).

1. Biblical Models of Overflow

• Solomon (2 Chronicles 1:6-15):
  • Request: Wisdom to serve God’s people.
  • Result: Gold became “as common as stones.”
  • Principle: God multiplies resources when our ask aligns with His mission.
• Abraham (Genesis 18:17-19):
  • Trust Factor: God knew Abraham would steward wealth for global blessing.
  • Legacy: His riches funded covenant promises (Genesis 22:17-18).

2. The Litmus Test for Wealth (Psalm 35:27)

God delights in prospering His servants who prioritize His cause. Daddy Adeboye’s encounter in Gibraltar exposes a sobering truth:

• The Mosque Example: One individual funded a multimillion-pound mosque for a tiny community.
• The Holy Discontent: “You people are too slow!”—God’s rebuke against small vision.
• Nigerian Mindset: Praying for “just one million naira” instead of global kingdom impact.

3. The Danger of Selfish Prosperity

• Misused Wealth: Like the rich fool (Luke 12:16-21), hoarding invites divine rebuke.
• Missed Opportunities: Fear of prosperity (e.g., “What if I fall into sin?”) limits kingdom funding.

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How to Qualify for Overflow

1. Shift Your Prayer Focus

• Wrong Ask: “Lord, make me rich for my comfort.”
• Right Ask: “Father, prosper me to build churches, fund missions, and rescue souls” (Haggai 2:8).

2. Prove Your Stewardship

• Small Tests Matter: Faithfulness in tithes (Malachi 3:10), helping the poor (Proverbs 19:17).
• Kingdom Investments: Like the Macedonians (2 Corinthians 8:1-5), give beyond your “ability.”

3. Think Globally

• Daddy Adeboye’s Charge: “Take the whole world for Jesus Christ.”
• Practical Step: Allocate a portion of income to gospel projects (e.g., Bibles for unreached tribes).

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Prayer for Breakthrough

“Father, ignite my heart with zeal for Your kingdom! Break my fear of prosperity and selfish smallness. As You trusted Solomon and Abraham, trust me with overflow—not for my vanity, but for Your glory. Let my wealth preach the gospel where my voice cannot reach, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Audit Your Vision: Write down one kingdom project your current resources could support (e.g., a child’s education in your church). Start today.
2. Study Prosperity Scriptures: Meditate on Deuteronomy 8:18, 3 John 1:2, and Proverbs 10:22 daily.
3. Meet a Need: This week, anonymously bless a missionary or struggling family.

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Conclusion: Wealth That Speaks (Proverbs 10:22)

Daddy Adeboye’s message is clear: God’s overflow isn’t about luxury—it’s about legacy. When wealth flows through righteous hands, it funds eternity.

“Silver and gold will lose their shine in heaven, but souls won through kingdom-funded prosperity will shine forever.”

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The Open Heaven 2 August 2025 devotional for today is THE FOOLISHNESS OF SIN.

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 2 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE FOOLISHNESS OF SIN

MEMORISE:

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 14:34

READ: Joshua 7:1-26

1 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel.
2 And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai.
3 And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all the people go up; but let about two or three thousand men go up and smite Ai; and make not all the people to labour thither; for they are but few.
4 So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
5 And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and smote them in the going down: wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.

6 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the Lord until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.
7 And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord God, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us? would to God we had been content, and dwelt on the other side Jordan!
8 O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies!
9 For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it, and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do unto thy great name?
10 And the Lord said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face?

11 Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff.
12 Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.
13 Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the Lord God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.
14 In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes: and it shall be, that the tribe which the Lord taketh shall come according to the families thereof; and the family which the Lord shall take shall come by households; and the household which the Lord shall take shall come man by man.
15 And it shall be, that he that is taken with the accursed thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed the covenant of the Lord, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel.

16 So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:
17 And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken:
18 And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.
19 And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LordGod of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.
20 And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:

21 When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it.
22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it.
23 And they took them out of the midst of the tent, and brought them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the Lord.
24 And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor.
25 And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? the Lord shall trouble thee this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones, and burned them with fire, after they had stoned them with stones.
26 And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the Lord turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 AUGUST 2024 TODAY MESSAGE

Before I became a Christian, I thought I was clever. I had become a university lecturer, so l thought I knew quite a bit. I was also a sportsman, but I was often down with malaria.

I was earning a good salary as a lecturer, and because I was afraid of the traffic in Lagos, I employed a driver. I would pay him his salary at the beginning of the month, but by the middle of the month, I would be borrowing money from him to buy fuel. Things were hard because Isaiah 3:11 says that God has ordained hardship for sinners. I am sure that if you go through the medical records at the University of Lagos Health Centre, you’ll see how large my medical file was because I, my wife, and our children were always getting sick.

However, since I surrendered my life to God, I and my family have been healthy. By His grace, I have been healthy since 1973 to date.

I stopped wasting money when I stopped sinning. Before I became born again, you would find all sorts of alcoholic drinks in my house. Whenever my colleagues came visiting, they would say, “We can’t pass in front of the palace without saying hello to the king.” They actually came to drink because I was the king of alcohol. After I became born again, they would come, and if they requested alcoholic drinks, I would say, “I’m sorry, I don’t have that anymore; I only have soft drinks.” They would get offended, and little by little, all my old friends disappeared, and God replaced them with brothers and sisters in Christ. Once you start living a holy life, things will turn around for good in your life.

Sin always takes more than people bargain for. When Joshua led the Israelites to conquer Jericho, everything went smoothly because there was no sin in their camp. However, the moment Achan took the accursed thing, Israel started experiencing defeat. The little country of Ai dealt with them so much that they had to run from the battlefield (Joshua 7:1-4). Sin brings disgrace and dishonour to sinners.

Beloved, it is foolish to engage in sin. Keep God’s word in your heart so that you can overcome the temptations that surround you (Psalm 119:11) and flee from every appearance of sin and evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22). I pray that the Almighty God will give you the grace to overcome every temptation, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Heavenly Father, please help me to live for You now and always, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Isaiah 64-66

HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Proverbs 14:34

“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.”
This verse contrasts the elevating power of holiness with the destructive shame of sin. Righteousness isn’t just personal—it impacts communities and nations. Conversely, sin humiliates individuals and corrupts systems.

BIBLE READING: Joshua 7:1-26

This passage exposes the high cost of hidden sin:

• v.1: Achan’s disobedience defiled Israel.
• v.11-12: Sin broke covenant protection, inviting defeat.
• v.25-26: The consequence—death and a heap of stones as a warning.

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The High Price of Sin

Today’s devotional highlights three tragic effects of sin through personal testimony and biblical example:

1. Sin Wastes Resources (Isaiah 3:11)

• Before Christ: Daddy Adeboye’s salary vanished on alcohol, medical bills, and debt (borrowing from his driver).
• After Christ: Financial discipline replaced waste—sin’s drain stopped.
• Biblical Parallel: Achan’s stolen treasure (Joshua 7:21) became worthless—buried under judgment.

2. Sin Breaks Health (Psalm 107:17-20)

• Testimony: Frequent malaria and family sickness ended after salvation (1973 to date).
• Spiritual Principle: Sin opens doors to oppression (John 10:10a), but obedience invites divine health (Exodus 15:26).

3. Sin Corrupts Relationships (1 Corinthians 15:33)

• Old Life: “Friends” only came for alcohol—fellowship centered on sin.
• New Life: God replaced them with godly companions (Proverbs 13:20).

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How to Break Sin’s Grip

1. Surrender Fully (Romans 6:13)

• The Pastor Adeboye turnaround began with total commitment—no compromise on alcohol, friendships, or lifestyle.

2. Guard Your Heart (Psalm 119:11)

• Memorizing Scripture fortifies against temptation (Jesus’ model in Matthew 4:1-11).

3. Flee Immediately (1 Thessalonians 5:22)

• Achan’s mistake: He lingered near temptation (Joshua 7:21). Like Joseph, run (Genesis 39:12).

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Warning: Sin’s Deception (Hebrews 3:13)

• Achan’s Error: He thought no one would notice. But sin always:
  • Exposes (Numbers 32:23)
  • Destroys (James 1:15)
• Modern Application: “Little” sins (white lies, bitterness) erode spiritual covering.

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Prayer for Breakthrough

“Father, shatter every chain of sin in my life! Purge my heart like You purified Israel (Joshua 7:25-26). Replace my reproach with righteousness, my sickness with health, and my wasteful habits with divine order. Let Your Word be my shield (Proverbs 30:5), in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Inventory Check: Identify one area where sin still lingers (e.g., gossip, greed). Repent today.
2. Scripture Armor: Memorise Proverbs 14:34 and relevant scriptures. Recite it always and when tempted.
3. Holy Friendships: Distance from relationships that pull you into sin (Proverbs 27:17).

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Conclusion: Righteousness Pays (Romans 6:22)

The writer’s testimony proves: Obedience brings reversal—health, prosperity, and godly community. Like Israel after Ai’s defeat, repentance restores victory (Joshua 8:1).

“Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay. But righteousness? It exalts—today and forever.”

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The Open Heaven 1 August 2025 devotional for today is PRAYERS FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.

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 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

MEMORISE

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2

READ: Romans 12:15-16

15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 AUGUST 2025 TODAY PRAYERS

1. Father, I thank You for my neighbourhood and everyone living in it. Thank You for Your continuous protection over us.
2. Father, please continue to protect my neighbourhood from danger. Let the plans of the enemy concerning us be destroyed, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, please let Your will be done in this neighbourhood. Help us to continually live in peace and unity, in Jesus’ name.

4. Father, please help us to truly love You and one another in this neighbourhood. Please, let love reign among us, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, please help the children in my neighbourhood to grow up into good citizens.
Help their parents and teachers to nurture them according to Your will, in Jesus’ name.
6. Father, please help all my neighbours who may be struggling financially, emotionally, mentally, maritally, and in any other area of their lives. Please send help to them today, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, please make me and my neighbours a blessing to the nation and world at large. Give us people and resources that will benefit the community, country, and entire world.
8. Father, please shield my neighbourhood from disease outbreaks. Help us to be strong and healthy in our minds and bodies, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, please help the government to implement policies that will bring advancement to my neighbourhood. May we have everything we need to live in peace, comfort, and prosperity, in Jesus’ name.
10. Father, please keep and protect all the vulnerable people in my neighbourhood – the old, orphaned, disabled, sick, and the like. Please, send the right people to help them, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, please let a revival break out in my neighbourhood. Give the people who have not yet surrendered their lives to You an encounter; let souls be saved and the devil’s captives be liberated, in Jesus’ name.
12. Your personal prayer points for your neighbourhood.

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Isaiah 60-63

HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

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