This is RCCG Open Heaven daily devotional for adults and teens. By Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
1 Timothy 4:16
READ: 2 Timothy 4:2-5:
2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.
3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE
These days, many Christians look for ways to water down certain doctrines and prove that they are useless. When the doctrine of their Bible-believing church dictates that they should not dress in a certain way, for example, they go about looking for Hebrew and Greek interpretations of Scriptures to say that the doctrine is useless
– this is not right. Doctrines are a major part of your Christian walk. Although they can sometimes appear to be tough to live by, they are codes of conduct that will keep you consecrated. A doctrine may not seem interesting when you are living by it, but if you keep doing so, over time, you will realise that it has helped you to stay strong in the faith.
God is always solidly behind doctrines. In fact, 2 Timothy 3:16 says that one of the reasons God gave us Scriptures is so that we can get doctrines from them:
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
You must note, however, that doctrines are gotten from the Scriptures by the representative of God in the leadership of a denomination. The head of another denomination may not develop a doctrine from that same Scripture, but as long as the fellow whom you call your Father in the Lord develops a doctrine from a Scripture, you have to live by it. The early Church was strong with very fervent Christians because they continued steadfastly in the doctrines of their leaders, the Apostles, as we see in Acts 2:42:
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Note that you are not to choose which doctrine to follow based on convenience but based on your conviction that the one who brought the doctrine developed it from the Scriptures. You should also be convinced that the person is the spiritual leader that God wants you to submit to.
Doctrines raised from the Scriptures will set you apart from the world. They are a great catalyst for your spiritual growth and well-being.
KEY POINT
Doctrines are not there to imprison you but to further strengthen your consecration to God.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
Revelation 2:7
READ: Proverbs 4:25-26:
25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE
One thing that everyone who is born again must learn is that the Christian walk is not a sprint but a marathon. I have been born again since 1973, and I am still on the journey until now.
We were told back then, “Jesus is coming soon.” ‘Soon’ has run into more than 51 years now, and we are still awaiting His arrival. This tells you that without perseverance, you cannot win in the Christian race.
It is good that you resisted temptation yesterday and did not fall, but that is not enough to ensure that you will remain standing until the end.
You must also resist the temptation that is coming tomorrow. If a believer relaxes because of the things he or she has overcome in the past, it is likely that the fellow will be brought down by future temptations.
It is in perseverance that many Christians fail. The devil knows that if he brings temptation to you once, you might not fall. However, he knows that if he keeps bringing the temptation over and over again in different forms and intensities, one day, when you are relaxed spiritually, you will likely fall.
This is why having oil for today is good, but you must always have extra oil for tomorrow. The ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 were all virgins, meaning that they were all pure.
They all had oil which signifies the Holy Spirit, but while they were waiting for the arrival of the Groom, they all slept because the Groom tarried. However, only the ones with extra oil were able to meet with the Groom.
Proverbs 24:10 says:
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
You must be prepared for the day of adversity.
Believe me, without extra strength, you will not be able to persevere until the end. Therefore, read your Bible beyond what you need for today, pray longer hours than you need for today, and serve God more fervently than is necessary for today.
Doing these will build in you the strength that you need to persevere. Many people have yielded to fraud in their offices because the oil finished, and they didn’t have extra to keep them on fire. Some yielded to fornication and adultery because their strength failed. Don’t make this mistake; get extra oil always.
KEY POINT
Your fire needs to last until rapture or when you are called home.
We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
1 John 4:6
READ: 1 John 4:1-7:
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE
When you read Bible verses like 1 Corinthians 6:20, which says that you have been bought with a price, you might begin to wonder, “Bought from who?
When did I consent to being owned by someone else which warranted buying me off that fellow?” This expression in itself tells us that every human being, whether they know it or not, and regardless
and until they become born again, they remain properties of the devil.
Nobody is totally independent; every single person is owned by one spirit or the other. The question now is, who owns you? You can tell who owns a property by the way the property is being used; a property will reflect the character and personality of its owner. That is why Matthew 7:18-20 says:
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
If you are owned by Christ, people will see the character of Christ, which is also known as the fruit of the Spirit, in you.
Does your character reflect Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness and Temperance? (Galatians 5:22-23).
If these do not define you, then it is likely that it is not God who owns you.
Since there are only two divides in the spirit realm – the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of God, anyone that God does not own, is owned by the devil. This person will automatically engage in the works of the flesh as listed in Galatians 5:19-21.
When you read that passage, you will see that many of the people who do these things do not even know that they are acting in accordance with their owner – the devil. For example, many people who envy think that it is just natural for humans to envy; they don’t know that envy can only stay in their hearts because they are not owned by the One who is Love Himself. The Bible tells us in Romans 6:16:
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
When Christ becomes your owner, you will no longer behave in line with the character of the devil. Surrender your life to Him today if you are yet to do so.
REFLECTION
Based on the fruits of your character, who really owns you?
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. Psalms 150:6
READ: Psalms 107:1-9
1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; 3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. 4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. 5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
6 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. 7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. 8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 31 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
In 2 Samuel 6:14, the Bible says that David danced with all his might. God loved David so much and was always with him because he was always praising Him. Whenever demons tormented Saul and David played the harp, God’s presence would fill the room, and the demons would run away (1 Samuel 16:23).
Psalm 22:3 says that God inhabits the praises of Israel. When you praise God regularly, demons cannot stay around you because once light comes in, darkness must flee (John 1:5).
Beloved, you must learn to praise God daily. In the Scriptures, you’ll find many reasons to praise Him. In Genesis 17:1, God calls Himself Jehovah Elshaddai, the God who is more than enough. In Genesis 18:9-14 and Jeremiah 32:27, He is revealed as the God of all flesh, with whom nothing is impossible. In Exodus 15:26, He introduced Himself as “…the Lord that healeth thee” because He is the Great Physician. In Psalm 24:7-10, He introduced Himself by two titles: The King of glory and the Lord of hosts.
In Psalm 23:1, He presents Himself as Jehovah Rohi, the Good Shepherd who provides everything you need. In Genesis 16:13, He is El-Roi, the All-seeing, All-knowing, everattentive God. He cares intimately about you and knows you by name (Exodus 33:17). In Jeremiah 32:17-19, He is El Gibhor, the mighty God who rescues. In Exodus 17:15, He is called Jehovah Nissi, your mighty banner of deliverance. In Isaiah 1:24, He is Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of hosts; He fights visible and invisible battles on your behalf and gives you victory over the enemy.
According to Ezekiel 48:35, He is Jehovah Shammah, the ever-present One. He is always there when you need Him, and He never slumbers or sleeps (Psalm 121:4). He is the Alpha and Omega of your life (Revelation 21:6); He always has the first and final say (Isaiah 44:6). He alone is God (Psalm 86:10);
He is always good (Psalm 73:1), ever faithful (Lamentations 3:23), all-sufficient (Genesis 17:1), and never changing (Malachi 3:6). God is your comforter (John 14:16), deliverer (2 Samuel 22:2), helper (Psalm 54:4), teacher (John 14:26), strength, and song (Exodus 15:2).
He is your very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). He supplies all your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19) and does exceeding, abundantly above all you can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). He saved you and will keep you until the end (Jude 1:24).
Beloved, you have breath in you; therefore, you have every reason to praise God.
OPEN HEAVEN 31 AUGUST ACTION POINT
Make a habit of praising God for His goodness and wonderful works every day.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 23-24
HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 31 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalms 150:6
“Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.” This verse establishes praise as creation’s mandate—every living being exists to glorify God.
BIBLE READING: Psalms 107:1-9
This passage reveals four foundational reasons to praise:
v.1: God’s goodness (“for He is good”)
v.2: Redemption testimony (“let the redeemed say so”)
v.8: Wonderful works (“Oh that men would praise Him!”)
v.9: Satisfaction (“filleth the hungry soul”)
The Power and Purpose of Praise
Daddy Adeboye’s teaching unfolds three dimensions of divine praise:
1. Praise as Warfare (2 Samuel 6:14, 1 Samuel 16:23)
David’s Model:
Danced violently → God’s presence manifested
Played harp → Demons fled
Spiritual Physics:
Praise = Light (John 1:5)
Darkness cannot coexist with true worship
2. The Names of God: A Praise Catalogue
Name
Meaning
Praise Focus
Jehovah Elshaddai
All-Sufficient One
“You’re more than enough!”
El-Roi
All-Seeing God
“You know my struggles!”
Jehovah Nissi
Banner of Victory
“You fight for me!”
Jehovah Shammah
Ever-Present
“You’re here right now!”
3. Praise as Divine Attraction (Psalm 22:3)
Habitation Principle:
Continuous praise → Continuous presence
Result:
Demons cannot operate
Miracles become normal
How to Cultivate a Lifestyle of Praise
1. The 7-Day Praise Challenge
Daily Focus: Meditate on one name of God
Monday: Jehovah Jireh (Provider)
Tuesday: Jehovah Rapha (Healer)
Wednesday: Jehovah Shalom (Peace)
Thursday: Jehovah Tsidkenu (Righteousness)
Friday: Jehovah Rohi (Shepherd)
Saturday: Jehovah Sabaoth (Lord of Hosts)
Sunday: Alpha & Omega (Beginning & End)
2. Create a “Praise Arsenal”
Scripture Cards: Write verses about God’s names
Worship Playlist: Songs that declare His attributes
Praise Journal: Record daily reasons to thank Him
3. Practical Praise Actions
Morning: Start with 10 mins of thanksgiving
Driving: Replace radio with worship music
Work Breaks: Whisper praises (e.g., “You are my healer!”)
Bedtime: End the day with gratitude
Prayer for a Praise-Filled Life
“Father, ignite my heart with unquenchable praise! Where I’ve been silent, give me a song. Where darkness lingers, let my worship bring Your light. Make my life a continuous anthem of Your greatness, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
Praise Audit:
Note how often you complain vs. praise daily
Replace one complaint habit with praise
Praise Walk:
Take a 15-minute walk praising God aloud
Praise Partner:
Find someone to exchange daily praise reports
Conclusion: Breath = Reason to Praise
Daddy Adeboye’s message resounds: As long as you have breath, you have a reason—and a command—to praise.
“Your praise isn’t just reaction to blessings; it’s the weapon that secures them.”
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23
READ: Mark 16:17-18
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 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.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 30 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Paul persecuted Christians and threw some of them in prison (Acts 8:3). He considered himself the chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15); however, God transformed him and began to use him to perform special miracles (Acts 19:11-12). If God could use Paul, He can use you too. Acts 5:14-16 tells us that people laid the sick on the streets of Jerusalem so that whenever Peter was passing by, his shadow would fall on them, and they would be healed.
This was the same Peter who denied Jesus three times, but God restored him and began to use him mightily. If God could use Peter, He can use you too.
We were having a Holy Ghost Service at Redemption City when a woman got a phone call that her daughter had given birth to a set of twins, and she and the twins had died. The woman responded, “Don’t move them yet; please wait for me.” She ran to the hospital and asked to see the twins – she was shown their dead bodies. She took a bottle of oil and a handkerchief we had prayed over during the service, dropped some of the oil in the mouth of one of the dead twins, and said, “Come back here; who told you that you could die?” Within a few minutes, the baby coughed and came back to life. She did the same with the second baby, and the same thing happened.
After this, the entire hospital was in pandemonium. Around that time, her daughter’s body was being wheeled to the mortuary. She told those wheeling the body to stop, dropped some oil in her dead daughter’s mouth, put the handkerchief on her, and said,
“Who do you think is going to take care of your children? Don’t waste my time; come back!” Immediately, her daughter came back to life and sat up. God used her to bring three people back to life in one day. Beloved, God can use you to perform miracles too.
Today’s Bible reading says that these signs shall follow them that believe: they shall cast out devils, speak with new tongues, lay hands on the sick, and bring healing to them by using the name of Jesus. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you are the perfect candidate for God to use to perform signs and wonders. Be confident of His ability in you, and He will do great and marvellous things through you in the mighty name of Jesus.
OPEN HEAVEN 30 AUGUST PRAYER POINT
Father, I believe in You, and I surrender myself for Your use.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 21-22
HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 30 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Mark 9:23
“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” This verse establishes faith as the conduit for divine impossibilities—your belief activates God’s power.
BIBLE READING: Mark 16:17-18
This passage outlines four signs of believers:
Supernatural authority (cast out devils)
Heavenly language (speak with new tongues)
Divine health transfer (lay hands on the sick)
Death reversal (raise the dead—implied in “they shall recover”)
From Persecutor to Powerhouse: Your Miracle Potential
Daddy Adeboye’s teaching reveals three transformative truths:
1. The “Chief of Sinners” Turned Miracle Worker (Acts 19:11-12)
Paul’s Resume:
Persecuted Christians (Acts 8:3)
Called himself “chief” sinner (1 Timothy 1:15)
Became a handkerchief conduit for miracles
Your Reality:
Past failures ≠ Disqualification
Your testimony is raw material for miracles
2. The Shadow Miracle Phenomenon (Acts 5:15-16)
Peter’s Journey:
Denied Christ 3x (Mark 14:66-72)
Restored (John 21:15-17)
Became so saturated with God that his shadow healed
Key Lesson:
Spiritual osmosis—God’s power flows through saturated believers
3. The Triple Resurrection Testimony
Situation
Action
Result
Dead twins
Oil + command
Instant resurrection
Dead mother
Same method
Immediate revival
Hospital staff
Witnessed power
Mass conversion likely
Scientific Impossibility:
Clinical death = No brain activity, no respiration
Divine Reality: One word from a faith-filled believer reverses death
How to Walk in Miracle Power
1. The 3-Step Anointing Process
Receive Impartation:
Attend services where prayer cloths are blessed (Acts 19:11-12)
Activate Faith:
Speak to dead situations like the grandmother: “Who said you could die?”
Expect Results:
Don’t pray “if it be Thy will” for promised miracles (Mark 11:24)
2. Daily Saturation Routine
Morning: 30 mins tongues (Jude 1:20)
Noon: Lay hands on yourself (health/breakthrough)
Night: Anoint your home (doorposts, devices)
3. Create “Emergency Miracle Kits”
Contents:
Anointed oil
Blessed handkerchief
Scripture cards (Mark 16:17-18)
Place:
Car glove compartment
Work bag
Nightstand
Prayer for Miracle Operation
“Father, make me a walking revival! Where Paul persecuted and Peter denied, but both became powerhouses, transform my past into a platform for miracles. Let my shadow heal, my words raise the dead, and my life scream ‘GOD IS REAL!’, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
Test Your Faith:
This week, speak to one ‘dead’ situation (finances, health, etc.)
Carry Anointed Items:
Get oil/handkerchief prayed over by your pastor
Study Miracle Accounts:
1 biblical + 1 modern resurrection story daily
Conclusion: You’re Next in Line for Wonders
Daddy Adeboye’s message thunders: God doesn’t call the qualified—He qualifies the called.
“Your hands aren’t too dirty to heal—they’re being prepared to resurrect what others have buried!”
Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. Genesis 18:14
READ: Jeremiah 32:26-27
26 Then came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah, saying, 27 Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Some years ago, a woman, who was married to a very wealthy man, was barren. She and her husband sought a solution from everywhere and spent lots of money, but nothing changed. One day, one of her husband’s relatives told her to stop wasting her time because some witches had taken her womb, and she could never bear a child.
She came to a Holy Ghost Service, and God spoke, “There is someone here; you have just been told that you have no womb. Don’t worry because I will give you a set of twins.” Not long after that, she became pregnant. At the hospital, a doctor examined her and said, “It looks like there is a child here.”
She replied, “No, it’s not one child; God promised to give me a set of twins.” The doctor said, “You should be thanking God that there is even one.” She went back for another test about three months later, and the doctor said,
“There are two babies here.” When the time came for her to deliver, she was flown to one of the best hospitals abroad, and she requested a Caesarean Section. After bringing the babies out, the surgeon searched and could not find a womb inside the woman.
When she came around after the anaesthetics she was given wore off, the surgeon came to her and said, “I have performed more than 3,000 operations. This is the first time I am bringing a set of twins out of a woman who has no womb.”
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Mark 10:27
Beloved, no matter what anybody has said about the negative situations that might exist in your life, your case is not hopeless. When men say that a case is hopeless, it is because they have not met the God who turns hopeless cases around. Elisabeth’s barrenness seemed to be a hopeless case until God sent His angel to speak with her husband, Zechariah (Luke 1:5-25).
If the world has called you barren and labelled your situation hopeless, in the name that is above every other name, the Lord will visit you and change your story. If you have been weeping in sorrow, you will now weep for joy, in Jesus’ name. Don’t give up; put your trust firmly in God.
OPEN HEAVEN 29 AUGUST KEY POINT
No case is hopeless if you put your trust firmly in God.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 18-20
HYMN 15: Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 29 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Genesis 18:14
“Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.” This verse establishes God’s unlimited power—no biological impossibility, medical diagnosis, or demonic pronouncement can void His promises.
BIBLE READING: Jeremiah 32:26-27
This passage confirms:
v.27: No restriction applies (“Behold, I am the LORD…is there anything too hard for Me?”)
v.26: Divine timing (“the word of the LORD came”)
When Medicine Meets Miracle
Daddy Adeboye’s testimony reveals four dimensions of God’s impossible interventions:
1. The Wombless Wonder
Medical Reality
Divine Reality
“No womb” diagnosis
Twins conceived
3,000+ surgeries precedent
First-time miracle
Witchcraft claim
God’s creative override
Scientific Shock:
No uterus = No menstrual cycle → No natural pregnancy possible
Yet: Live birth of twins (requires womb for gestation)
2. Biblical Parallels
Sarah (Genesis 21:1-2):
Dead womb → Isaac at 90 years
Hannah (1 Samuel 1:19-20):
Barren → Samuel after years of shame
Elizabeth (Luke 1:36):
Postmenopausal → John the Baptist
3. The “Hopeless Case” Protocol
Divine Pronouncement (Holy Ghost Service prophecy)
Study for the degree doctors said you’d never earn
2. Create a “Miracle Memorial”
Physical Reminder:
Frame ultrasound photos with Jeremiah 32:27
Keep hospital bills as testimony props
Spiritual Marker:
Anoint your body where healing is needed
3. The “Wombless Woman” Prayer
“Father, You who formed Adam from dust and twins without a womb, recreate what’s missing in my life! Where experts see absence, manifest Your presence. Do what makes surgeons marvel, in Jesus’ name!”
Prayer for Your Breakthrough
“God of Sarah and the wombless mother, I bring You my ‘impossible’ case today! Reverse every negative report, override biological limits, and shame demonic pronouncements. Let my testimony send shockwaves through medical journals, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
Diagnosis vs. Promise Chart:
Left Column: Doctor’s/witch’s report
Right Column: God’s promise (find Scripture)
Daily Confession: “With men it’s impossible—but with God, my twins are coming!”
Testimony Prep:
Write your future testimony in present tense
Record video declaring your miracle
Conclusion: Your Case Isn’t Closed
Daddy Adeboye’s message thunders: Human hopelessness is God’s opportunity to show off.
“That condition may baffle science—but it’s child’s play for the Creator of wombs and stars!”
For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37
READ: Acts 3:1-11
1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God: 10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. 11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
There are certain conditions that people call long-standing problems. These are problems that have lingered for so long that it seems there is no solution to them. Well, I want to introduce you to the One who is older than the oldest. He is the Everlasting Solution to every long-standing problem because He has been in existence long before any problem existed.
Today’s Bible reading tells us of a man who was born lame. When you hear that a grownup man was born lame, you know that it is a long-standing problem that no one has been able to solve. As Peter and John were about to go into the temple, he asked them for alms.
Peter said, “Silver and gold, I have not, but l will give you what I have.” Then, he said, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” Suddenly, the man who had never walked all his life began to walk and jump and praise God. The Bible says that when he entered the temple, everybody looked at him in amazement because they all knew he had been lame since birth, and none of them had imagined that there was a solution to his problem.
In Mark 5:2-19, we read of a madman who was living in a graveyard. He had been mad for a while, and everybody knew him; he seemed to be a hopeless case. Then, he encountered Jesus Christ, and with just one word, he was set free. When the people in the region came and saw the man who used to be mad, sitting, well-dressed, and in his right mind, they were afraid. The Everlasting Solution came on the scene and solved the man’s long-standing madness instantly.
Likewise, in John 5:1-9, there was a man who had an infirmity for thirty-eight years. This man had a permanent spot by the Pool of Bethesda, and every time the angel came to stir the water, he missed his opportunity to be healed. However, when his long-standing problem encountered the Everlasting Solution, it disappeared immediately.
Beloved, if you have been encountering problems that have lingered for a long time, Jesus is all you need. He is the Everlasting Solution to every ancient problem, and He is willing and able to put an end to all the problems you might be facing once you have genuinely submitted your life to Him.
OPEN HEAVEN 27 AUGUST PRAYER POINT
Lord Jesus, please visit me today and bring an end to any longstanding problem in my life.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 16-17
HYMN 58: MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING ELSE
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 28 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Luke 1:37
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” This verse declares God’s timeless power—no problem, no matter how ancient or entrenched, can resist His intervention.
BIBLE READING: Acts 3:1-11
This passage reveals three phases of divine breakthrough:
v.2-5: Human helplessness (lame from birth, begging daily)
v.6: Divine encounter (“In the name of Jesus Christ…”)
v.8-10: Public transformation (walking, leaping, praising God)
The Everlasting Solution to Ancient Problems
Daddy Adeboye’s teaching spotlights four cases where God shattered “permanent” conditions:
1. The Lame Man (Acts 3:1-11)
Condition: Congenital disability (40+ years)
Solution: One command in Jesus’ name
Result: Instant mobility + public testimony
2. The Gadarene Demoniac (Mark 5:2-19)
Condition: Decades of insanity (self-mutilation)
Solution: Jesus’ word (“Come out of the man!”)
Result: Clothed, sane, evangelizing
3. The 38-Year Invalid (John 5:1-9)
Condition: Chronic infirmity (lifelong suffering)
Solution: “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk”
Result: Immediate strength + religious controversy
4. The Common Thread
Problem Duration: Irrelevant to God
Human Label: “Hopeless case” means nothing
Divine Method: Instantaneous transformation
How to Access Your Breakthrough
1. The 3-Step Faith Response
Recognize His Timelessness:
Pray: “Father, You existed before this problem—end it today!”
Demand Specific Intervention:
Like Peter: “In Jesus’ name, [name your issue] be gone!”
Activate Your Miracle:
Like the lame man: Attempt what was impossible
2. Destroy “Permanent” Mindsets
Renounce These Lies:
“This is just my lot in life”
“I’ve prayed for years—nothing changes”
Replace With:
“One word from God can rewrite my history!”
3. Create a “Bethesda Moment”
For chronic issues:
Identify your “pool” (where you’ve waited in vain)
Shift focus to Jesus (not angel-stirred waters)
Obey His command (even if it seems irrational)
Prayer for Instant Breakthrough
*”Everlasting Father, invade my timeline! Where problems have outlived doctors, pastors, and counselors, speak Your life-giving word. Let my ‘lame legs’ walk, my ‘mad mind’ find peace, and my ’38-year condition’ crumble today—in Jesus’ name!”*
Action Steps
Chronic Problem Inventory:
List 1 “permanent” issue
Write Luke 1:37 beside it with today’s date
Public Declaration Plan:
Prepare your testimony (like the lame man)
Who needs to see your miracle?
Daily Activation:
Attempt something “impossible” each morning
(e.g., pain-free movement, calm thoughts, etc.)
Conclusion: Your Turn for a Timeless Miracle
Daddy Adeboye’s message thunders: No problem outlives God’s power to solve it.
“That condition may be older than you—but it’s a newborn compared to your Eternal Solution!”
For there is no respect of persons with God. Romans 2:11
READ: Matthew 8:5-13
5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. 9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
God is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34); whatever He has done for somebody else before, He can do for you also. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-16, there was a widow who had only one meal left. God paid her a visit, and that final meal lasted another three years.
In 2 Kings 4:1-7, there was another widow who had only one pot of oil. The Lord moved in her situation, and the oil kept multiplying until there was enough to sell to pay all her debts and live on for her lifetime. If you’ve seen God do something you desire for somebody, take that as an assurance that He can do the same for you. When you come across an account of a kind of miracle that you desire in the Scriptures, rejoice because your own miracle is on its way.
As long as they’re His children, God isn’t partial to anyone or any type of people; all that matters to Him is that you believe, because all things are possible to those who believe (Mark 9:23). God is a God of principles, and anyone who follows His principles and has faith in Him will experience His goodness and power.
Jesus couldn’t do many mighty works in His hometown because of the people’s unbelief (Matthew 13:58). Even though they were His townspeople, as long as they didn’t have faith, they couldn’t receive miracles. Unbelief closed the doors of miracles to them, and Jesus, who had the Holy Spirit without measure (John 3:34), could only heal a few sick people (Mark 6:5). No matter how close you think you are to God, if you harbour unbelief, you may limit what He can do in your life and through you.
When someone has faith, regardless of the fellow’s nationality, ability, or status, he or she will experience great miracles. When Jesus was on earth, while some Jews were dying in their sicknesses because of their unbelief, some Gentiles were receiving jaw-dropping miracles. The Centurion in today’s Bible reading is an example of a Gentile whose faith attracted miracles. He understood that distance isn’t a barrier when faith is present, and Jesus was amazed at his great faith.
Beloved, if you have faith in God concerning a miracle you’ve seen or read about, God is able to replicate the same in your life. It doesn’t matter how terrible your situation is or the obstacles that surround you; if you believe, you will see God’s glory at work (John 11:40).
OPEN HEAVEN 27 AUGUST KEY POINT
God is no respecter of persons. He only respects and responds to His principles and our faith.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 13-15
HYMN 35: ’TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 27 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Romans 2:11
“For there is no respect of persons with God.” This verse declares God’s impartiality—His power flows to all who meet His conditions, regardless of status, race, or background.
BIBLE READING: Matthew 8:5-13
This passage reveals three faith principles:
v.8: Authority recognition (“speak the word only”)
Daddy Adeboye’s teaching unveils four keys to experiencing miracles:
1. The Widow Blueprint
1 Kings 17 Widow
2 Kings 4 Widow
Your Miracle
Last meal → 3-year supply
Last oil → Lifetime wealth
Your “last” becomes “first” of overflow
Required obedience (v.13)
Required action (v.3-4)
Requires your specific step
Modern Application:
Financial crisis? → Claim Philippians 4:19
Health failure? → Stand on 1 Peter 2:24
2. The Nazareth Warning (Matthew 13:58)
Tragic Reality:
Jesus could not (not would not) do miracles
Unbelief disabled divine power
Self-Check:
Are my doubts limiting God?
Do I secretly think “He helped others but won’t help me”?
3. The Centurion’s Faith Formula
Recognized Authority (v.8):
Understood Jesus’ unlimited power
Transcended Tradition (v.9):
As Gentile, accessed Jewish Messiah
Spoke Faith (v.8):
“Speak the word only”
4. The “No Favorites” Promise
For Everyone:
The same God who:
Parted Red Sea (Exodus 14)
Healed cancer (Daddy Adeboye’s testimony)
Will do it for YOU if you believe (Mark 9:23)
How to Activate Your Miracle
1. The 3-Step Faith Process
Identify Your “Widow’s Oil”:
What little do you have? (Time? Skills? $5?)
Obey Specifically:
Like gathering vessels (2 Kings 4:3)
Expect Overflow:
“According to your faith” (Matthew 9:29)
2. Destroy Unbelief Strongholds
Renounce:
“God helped others but not me” lies
Replace With:
“If He did it for them, He’ll do it for me!” (Acts 10:34)
3. Speak Like the Centurion
Pray: “Lord, I don’t need You to come—just SPEAK the word!”
Confess Daily: “My miracle is already done in the spirit—now manifest!”
Prayer for Breakthrough Faith
“Father, smash every ‘Nazareth mindset’ in me! Give me Centurion faith that makes You marvel. Where I’ve seen You move for others, stir holy hunger for my own miracle. Let my story become someone else’s faith booster, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
Create a “Miracle Map”:
List 3 miracles God did for biblical characters/others
Write your name beside each with today’s date
Fast from Doubt-Talk:
3 days without saying “can’t,” “impossible,” or “but…”
Activate Your “Oil”:
Take your “little” (time/talent/treasure) and:
Pray over it
Put it to work (like the widows)
Conclusion: Your Turn for Wonders
Daddy Adeboye’s message thunders: God’s resume isn’t complete until He replicates others’ miracles in YOUR life.
“The same God who fed widows and amazed a centurion waits to write YOUR faith story—will you hand Him the pen?”
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Exodus 15:11
READ: Psalms 77:13-20
13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? 14 Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people. 15 Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah. 16 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled.
17 The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad. 18 The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook. 19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known. 20 Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 26 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
In Daniel 6:27, the king said, “There is no God like the God of Daniel who rescued him from the den of lions. He does wonders.”
Moses and the Israelites sang the words in today’s memory verse to testify of God’s wonders after He delivered them from the Egyptians.
They had been camped before the Red Sea, and the mighty Egyptian army came in pursuit of them to take them back into slavery. They had nowhere to go, but God instructed Moses to lift his rod over the sea, and suddenly, it parted for them to walk through to the other side on dry ground.
They got to the other side and looked behind them to see the Egyptian army, who had pursued them into the midst of the sea, drowning in the same waters that parted for them. If you were there on that day, you would not need to be told that God is indeed a God of wonders.
God does things that make people marvel. I once travelled abroad, and when I landed at the airport, I didn’t see a particular son of mine whom I was so sure would be among those who came to welcome me. I asked about him and was told that he was dying at a hospital.
I said, “Let’s stop by the hospital.” When we got there, we were led into a room where terminally ill patients – those whom the doctors had labelled as ‘sure to die’ – were kept. Patients who go into that room usually don’t come out alive. My son had a PSA (something in the body that doctors use to diagnose cancer) over 4,000! The normal PSA in a man’s body is supposed to be less than 10.
When it approaches 100, the doctors suspect cancer, and when it gets to 300, the cancer is diagnosed as terminal. In that country, you are not allowed to pray for anybody who doesn’t request your prayers, so even though there were many people in that room with my son, I prayed for only him and left. It was on a Saturday, and by Wednesday, he had been discharged from the hospital. However, the greater wonder was that everybody in that room when I went in there was also discharged on the same day.
Beloved, if you’re reading this and the world has concluded that there is no hope for you concerning some situations in your life, the God of wonders will surprise them, in Jesus’ name.
OPEN HEAVEN 26 AUGUST PRAYER POINT
Call on the God of wonders to turn around seemingly impossible situations in your life or the lives of those around you today.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 9-12
HYMN 18: PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 26 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Exodus 15:11
“Who is like unto Thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” This triumphant declaration captures God’s unrivaled power—no force in heaven or earth can match His wonder-working ability.
BIBLE READING: Psalms 77:13-20
This passage recounts four ways God works wonders:
v.14: Through miraculous displays (“Thou hast declared Thy strength among the people”)
v.16: By natural upheavals (“the waters saw Thee, they were afraid”)
v.19: In hidden ways (“Thy footsteps were not known”)
v.20: Through human vessels (“Thou leddest Thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses”)
The God Who Specializes in Impossible Wonders
Daddy Adeboye’s testimony reveals three explosive dimensions of divine wonders:
1. The Red Sea Standard (Exodus 14:21-28)
The Setup:
2 million Israelites trapped
Egyptian chariots closing in
No human escape possible
The Wonder:
Sea parts → Dry ground appears
Walls of water stand firm
Enemy drowns in same waters
Modern Application: Your “Red Sea” (debts, sickness, oppression) is raw material for God’s next wonder.
2. The Cancer Ward Miracle
Medical Reality
Divine Intervention
PSA 4,000+ (certain death)
Instant healing triggered
Terminal ward (no survivors)
Empty beds within days
Legal prayer restrictions
Overflow anointing
Scientific Shock: A PSA drop from 4,000 to normal defies all medical literature—only explainable by divine touch.
3. The Ripple Effect Principle
Primary Target: Daddy Adeboye’s son
Collateral Impact:
Every terminal patient discharged
No direct prayer for them
Proof: God’s presence radiates (Acts 5:15)
How to Position Yourself for Wonders
1. The 3-Fold Faith Posture
Face Your Red Sea:
Stop panicking → Stand still (Exodus 14:13)
Lift Your Rod:
Exercise authority (Mark 11:23)
March Forward:
Act before seeing full breakthrough (Joshua 3:15)
2. Create a “Wonders Journal”
Record:
Past miracles (yours/biblical)
Current “impossible” situations
Blank pages for testimonies
3. The “Terminal Ward” Prayer Strategy
For hopeless cases:
Declare: “This is God’s wonder-zone!”
Command: “Every mountain, be removed!” (Mark 11:23)
Expect: Overflow impact (Matthew 14:36)
Prayer for Your Personal Wonder
“God of the Red Sea and empty cancer wards, I present my ________ to You! Where experts say ‘impossible,’ declare ‘possible.’ Do what makes men marvel—not just for me, but let Your wonder overflow to others, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
Identify Your “Red Sea”:
Name 1 situation needing divine intervention
Write Exodus 15:11 beside it
Study Wonders Nightly:
1 Old Testament miracle + 1 modern testimony
Anoint Your Home:
Use oil to mark doors/windows as “wonder zones”
Conclusion: Living as a Walking Wonder
Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: With God, there’s no “terminal”—only testimonies waiting to happen.
“Your crisis is God’s invitation to stage His next wonder—will you hand Him the script or the sceptre?”
O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faith fulness and truth. Isaiah 25:1
READ: John 11:38-45
38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Wonderful means ‘full of wonders’. God is such a wonder that the Bible calls Him Wonderful (Isaiah 9:6).
Years ago, I was travelling from Ibadan to Ilorin within Western Nigeria, and there was this narrow bridge along the way that couldn’t contain two vehicles driving side by side at the same time. There was a sign which read, ‘Narrow Bridge Ahead,’ so that when drivers approached the bridge and saw another vehicle on the bridge coming in the opposite direction, they could wait for the vehicle to pass through. On this day, my driver and I were already on the bridge, and a trailer was coming from the other side at great speed.
The driver was supposed to stop for us to pass to the other side, but for unknown reasons, he didn’t. We were headed for a collision, and there was no time to pray; we could only shout,
“Jesus!” We met in the middle of the bridge, and somehow, the vehicles passed by each other. When we got to the other side, my driver was shaking like a jellyfish as he parked the car. If he had looked behind him, he would have noticed I was shaking even more than he was. When he regained his composure, I had also regained mine a bit. He turned to me and asked, “Daddy, what happened?” | replied,
“God enlarged the bridge.” Throughout the rest of our journey, he kept saying,
“Wonderful!” and I told him, “That’s His name.”
Everything about God is wonderful. His works are wonderful (Psalm 107:8) – He created the heavens and the earth in just six days! Psalm 40:5 also tells us that many are His wonderful works, and they cannot be numbered. His testimonies are also wonderful (Psalm 119:129) – He parted the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22) and caused the formidable walls of Jericho to crumble on their own (Joshua 6:20). His knowledge is wonderful (Psalm 139:6). His counsel is also wonderful (Isaiah 28:29) – you can never find a greater or better adviser than the Almighty God. Even when His counsel appears foolish to the human mind, it is infinitely wiser than the wisdom of men (1 Corinthians 1:25).
My wonderful God does great wonders. I pray for you today; you will experience His wonders before this year ends. When Lazarus came back to life after four days in the grave, it was a wonder. My wonderful God will visit every dead matter in your life and cause you to experience great wonders, in Jesus’ name.
OPEN HEAVEN 25 AUGUST REFLECTION
Father, please stretch Your wonderful hands towards me and cause me to experience great wonders, in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezekiel 5-8
HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 25 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Isaiah 25:1
“O LORD, Thou art my God; I will exalt Thee, I will praise Thy name; for Thou hast done wonderful things; Thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” This verse captures God’s wonder-working nature—His actions defy natural laws yet align perfectly with His eternal wisdom.
BIBLE READING: John 11:38-45
Lazarus’ resurrection demonstrates four facets of God’s wonders:
v.39: Human impossibility (“by this time he stinks”)
v.41: Divine partnership (“Father, I thank Thee that Thou hast heard Me”)
v.43: Creative command (“Lazarus, come forth!”)
v.44: Transformational result (“he that was dead came forth”)
The God of Impossible Bridges
Daddy Adeboye’s testimony reveals three dimensions of God’s wonder-working power:
1. The Narrow Bridge Miracle
Natural Reality:
Physics said: Collision inevitable
Space was: Mathematically insufficient
Divine Intervention:
“Enlarged the bridge” (Psalm 77:19)
Mechanism: Either:
Spatial expansion (like Joshua 10:13)
Time dilation (like Hezekiah’s sundial – 2 Kings 20:11)
2. The “Wonderful” Name Breakdown
Attribute
Scripture
Modern Manifestation
Works
Psalm 107:8
Creative miracles (new organs)
Wisdom
1 Cor. 1:25
Divine strategies in crises
Power
Exodus 14:21
Sudden breakthroughs
Timing
John 11:6
“4th-day” interventions
3. The Lazarus Protocol
Acknowledge the Stink (v.39):
Don’t sugarcoat dead situations
Remove the Stone (v.41):
Eliminate faith barriers
Shout the Command (v.43):
Speak to dead areas (finances, health, etc.)
Loose & Let Go (v.44):
Remove grave clothes of past trauma
How to Experience God’s Wonders
1. Cultivate Wonder Expectancy
Daily Declaration: “Today, I expect one wonder from my Wonderful God!”
Testimony Journal: Record past wonders to fuel future faith
2. The 3-Second Crisis Prayer
When sudden danger strikes:
Shout: “JESUS!” (Acts 4:12)
Trust: His unseen intervention (2 Kings 6:17)
Testify: Immediately (Psalm 107:2)
3. Apply the Lazarus Strategy
Dead Career? Command resurrection (John 11:43)
Stinking Relationship? Pray removing the “stone” of offense
Bound by Failure? Demand grave clothes removed
Prayer for Your Wonder
“Wonderful Counselor, visit my impossible situations today! Where bridges need widening, stretch dimensions. Where death reigns, shout resurrection power. Do what only You can do—make me a living testimony of Your wonder-working power, in Jesus’ name!”
Action Steps
Identify Your “Narrow Bridge”:
List 1 seemingly impossible situation
Write: “God will enlarge this bridge on [date]”
Study Wonders Daily:
1 Old Testament miracle + 1 New Testament miracle
Create a “Wonder Jar”:
Drop notes of future wonders expected
Remove/add as God answers
Conclusion: Living in the Realm of Wonders
Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: With God, “narrow bridges” become platforms for glory.
“Your crisis is God’s opportunity to add another ‘Wonderful’ to His resume through your testimony.”
