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.
MEMORISE Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Philippians 3:13
READ: Isaiah 43:18-19 18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 30 DECEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE
We have come to the end of another year, and I believe that many people are thinking about how the year turned out. Many may even begin to feel that there are certain things that they should have done better. It is normal to have such feelings, as they can help a person to make better decisions in the future. However, it is unfruitful to dwell on the past. There is nothing to gain from living in regret about the past. Beloved, it is time to put the past behind you and begin to look forward to the glorious year that is ahead of you.
First of all, no matter what you have or do not have yet, you must always give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Yes, the year has come to an end and you wish you had done better, but if you look closely, you will discover that you have many reasons to thank God. If you had died in the course of the year, you would not even be here to reflect on the past. There are so many things to thank God for. Show God that you are grateful because when God sees a grateful heart, He always visits that fellow with a blessing (1 Kings 3:3-15).
Secondly, note that God can make all things work together for your good (Romans 8:28).
God can turn whatever you count as a loss into profit for you. When Joseph was thrown into prison in Genesis 39:20, it seemed like a bad experience for him; little did he know that the prison was his stepping stone to becoming the Prime Minister of the greatest nation in the world at that time. Don’t ever write yourself off; always put God in the equation of your life. When you do this, you will experience a complete turnaround and His tremendous blessings will follow.
If, however, you have been living in sin, do not expect God to help you turn things around. He said in Isaiah 3:11, “Say unto the wicked that it shall be ill with him.” This means that it shall not be well with anyone that is living in sin. On the other hand, the Bible says in Isaiah 3:10,
“Say unto the righteous, it shall be well with him.”
Beloved, if you want to experience God’s blessings in the year ahead of you, make up your mind to live according to His will daily.
ACTION POINT
Live according to God’s word every day in 2025, and all will be well with you. Happy New Year in advance.
MEMORISE Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Hebrews 12:11
READ: Proverbs 15:31-32 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 DECEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE
A lot of people think that being a leader means that whatever they say or do is final and should not be questioned. If you are making any progress in life, criticisms will definitely come. When The Redeemed Christian Church of God was just a small church with headquarters in a small corner of Ebute-metta, no one criticised us. Now that we have branches all around the world, criticisms come in from everywhere. This is a sign of growth, and rather than being sad about it, l am happy that we have grown.
Some people will criticize you out of love because your success means a lot to them. Some will criticize you out of spite because they are envious of you and want you to fail. Either way, your attitude to criticism is what will determine if you will succeed or fail.
Proverbs 1:5-7 says: A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Beloved, be open to suggestions from your subordinates or people who you consider younger or less experienced than you. When they tell you that you are not doing something right, listen to them without getting defensive or aggressive. If you grumble and sulk for days because you were criticized, you need to speak to yourself so that you can last. No matter what people say about you, you must never give the impression that you are above correction. Moses was the anointed one who was called by God. He spoke to God mouth to mouth (Numbers 12:8), yet the solution to the challenge he had in ministry was with his father-in-law who did not have the same intimacy with God as he did. You may be the head of your home, Chief Executive Officer or pastor, but that does not mean you know it all.
Believe me, every criticism is an opportunity for you to become a better person. If you take it well, you will become better. The choice is yours. Some of the decisions we made that helped us become better were responses to criticism. I know some of the critics meant harm, but God used them to show us how to do things better, and we are growing stronger for it.
KEY POINT
Always see criticism as an opportunity to grow, not an opportunity to fight the critic.
MEMORISE Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:5
READ: 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 DECEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE
In Isaiah 6:1-5, Isaiah beheld God’s glory and holiness, and he cried, “Woe is me!” Before then, he had been prophesying, and everyone saw him as holy. However, he looked at himself in the light of God’s glory and holiness, and saw the real state he was in.
Beloved, it is important to have a self-reflection every now and then. Don’t rely solely on what people say about you because they might not know you as well as you know yourself. They might not know the thoughts of your heart or what you do behind closed doors.
Therefore, you need to look closely at yourself and perform an honest evaluation of the real state of your heart.
Don’t judge yourself by your own standards; rather, judge yourself by God’s standard.
The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 10:18 that it is not the fellow who commends himself that is righteous, but the one that the Lord commends. Isaiah might have been judging himself by his own standards, but when he encountered God’s glory, he saw that he was not in the state he was supposed to be. Judge yourself in the light of the truth in God’s word; this will tell you whether you are on the right track or not. Do not judge yourself based on your feelings, what the society is saying, or on your achievements. Use God’s word as a mirror, and let it show you the real you. After weighing yourself according to God’s word, surrender completely to Him and ask Him to help you to live right.
After Isaiah’s experience in Isaiah 6:1-5, he knew that the only way he could truly be holy was by God’s help. You cannot be righteous by your own power; you need God to help you.
Psalm 20:1-2 says that you should pray that the Lord sends help to you from the sanctuary.
Until you know that you need help, help won’t come from the sanctuary. You must remain in front of the mirror of God’s word until you receive help to become righteous. Do not be like the man that was described in James 1:22-24; continue steadfastly in God’s word.
1 Corinthians 11:31 says that if you judge yourself properly, you will not be judged. This means that after examining yourself, identifying your faults, and making the right adjustments, you will not be condemned when the time of judgment comes.
Beloved, I pray that as you make a habit of examining yourself using the standard of God, you will receive a commendation from the Master on the last day, in Jesus’ name.
PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to live by Your standards at all times, in Jesus’ name.
MEMORISE In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 1:7
READ: 1 Peter 2:6-12 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 DECEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE
Every human being needs redemption. This is because the natural state of fallen man is that of bondage to sin. Romans 3:23 says that all have sinned and have come short of the glory of God. Thank God that the redemption we got through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ has freed us from the bondage of sin.
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
The forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 1:7), release from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13), freedom from the bonds of sin (Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 1:14-18), righteousness (Romans 5:17), reconciliation with God (Colossians 1:18-20), adoption into God’s family (Galatians 4:5), the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and eternal life (John 3:16), are some of the advantages of redemption.
While many unbelievers see the Christian lifestyle as slavery because of its restrictions, the truth is that Christians are the ones who are free. A married woman has to submit to her husband, and that comes with restrictions, but if you ask her counterparts who are single, they will tell you that they prefer to be married. A jobless drunkard may laugh at someone who is rushing to work on a Monday morning and say that the fellow is not enjoying life. However, who is really suffering? The drunkard is the one under the bondage of alcohol. Unbelievers are locked in a prison, but they do not know it. Your prayer should be that the Almighty God should open their eyes as He opened yours and that they should come out of their prison and step into the freedom that Jesus has made available for them.
Beloved, do not ever be ashamed to talk about the restrictions that come with being redeemed. Yes, you are carrying the yoke of Christ, but His yoke is far lighter than that of the devil, and His burden is way easier (Matthew 11:28-30).
When a person becomes born again, the first thing he or she experiences is peace. A great burden is lifted off the fellow’s shoulders – a burden he or she did not realise was there before. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, you are in prison. Surrender your life to Jesus Christ today so that He can set you free.
KEY POINT
Let the redeemed of the Lord proclaim their freedom with boldness and joy because they are free indeed.
MEMORISE But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Romans 8:11
READ: Mark 16:16-20 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 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. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 26 DECEMBER 2024 TODAY MESSAGE
Today, I will be concluding the study on the reason for the birth of Jesus Christ by looking at the impact of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. As I mentioned yesterday, Jesus paved the way for the Holy Spirit to live in believers, and the implication of this is found in John 7:38:
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
In other words, the Scripture above is saying that everyone who is a believer has the Holy Spirit flowing in them, giving them the power to heal the sick, raise the dead, and perform all manners of miracles. This means that, if you are a believer, the signs and wonders that Jesus Christ performed will also follow you (Mark 16:17), and you will even do greater works (John 14:12).
When Jesus Christ died on the cross, the veil of the inner chamber in the temple was torn into two (Matthew 27:51). This means that the manifest presence of God was no longer the exclusive reserve of the high priest. Every child of God has access to the throne of grace and can do the same things that only the high priest could do in the Old Testament. Don’t see ministers of God as the only people who can work miracles; you also can work miracles if the Holy Spirit is abiding within you.
John 3:34 tells us that Jesus Christ was given the Holy Spirit without measure as He represents God and speaks His word as He was sent. This implies that the expression of the measure of the Holy Spirit within believers will vary with how well they fulfil the will of God for their lives. If you live holy and make a habit of spending quality time in the presence of God daily, He will keep increasing the measure of the Holy Spirit’s expression in your life with evidence of signs and wonders.
Beloved, circumstances around you should not dictate how you should live your life. You carry the Holy Spirit within you, therefore, you should command situations and circumstances to favour you. The devil is afraid of believers using the power they have in Christ. He can only oppress those who are not exercising the power they have in Christ.
If you have surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, you have a unique advantage because of the power of the Holy Spirit that you carry inside you. Start exercising that power today, and you will see the devil tremble in fear.
ACTION POINT
The next time you find someone who is sick, lay hands on the person and pray for him or her to be healed.
MEMORISE: For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Mark 11:23
READ: Genesis 1:1-3: 1 In the beginning God created* the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 31 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
God created the world by speaking it into existence, as we see in today’s Bible reading.
The earth was in a terrible shape; it was void and covered in darkness. Amid this chaos, God called forth light to shine out of the darkness, and His creative work began. Hebrews 11:3 says, “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.”
Everything that we see was created by the power of God’s word. There is creative power in the word of God. This is why, as a child of God, when challenges come your way, you do not complain. Rather than complain, you should put the word of God on your lips and speak His will into existence. No matter the kind of obstacles that are hindering God’s will from being manifested in your life, He wants you to speak and command them to move out of the way.
Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. Zechariah 4:7
The authority to speak to mountains is not exclusively for ministers of God. Rather, it is for every genuine child of God. This means that, if you are a child of God and you command the mountains that are contrary to God’s will in your life to disappear in Jesus’ name, they will obey. The Bible says in Philippians 2:9-10 that at the mention of the name of Jesus, every knee in heaven, on earth, or underneath the earth, should bow.
Some Christians speak to their mountains, but they say the wrong things. Instead of commanding a mountain to be removed, they plead with it for mercy or complain about it.
When God says, ‘Speak to the mountain’, He wants you to address it squarely. However, you must get rid of doubt so you can speak authoritatively to that mountain.
James 1:6 says: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Beloved, doubt robs believers of their authority, and you must not permit it in your heart. Believe in the absolute power of God’s word without any doubt, and no mountain will be able to stand before you.
KEY POINT
Don’t complain about negative situations in your life; rather, speak God’s will into existence concerning them.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Luke 23-24
HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 31 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Mark 11:23 “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.” This is the Master’s definitive teaching on the creative power of faith-filled speech. It grants every believer the authority to address and dismantle obstacles with the same creative principle God used to form the world.
BIBLE READING: Genesis 1:1-3 This passage reveals the original creative pattern: v. 2: The Problem: The earth was without form, void, and covered in darkness. v. 3: The Solution:“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” God did not complain about the chaos; He spoke order into it. His Word is the creative agent that frames worlds (Hebrews 11:3).
The Authority of the Believer’s Word
Pastor E.A. Adeboye unveils one of the most powerful privileges of the believer: the God-given authority to recreate our circumstances through faith-filled declarations of His Word. Just as God spoke light into darkness, we are to speak God’s will into the chaotic situations of our lives.
The Biblical Pattern: Speak, Don’t Complain
God’s Method: Faced with formlessness and void, God did not analyze the problem; He spoke the solution. He called “things which be not as though they were” (Romans 4:17).
The Believer’s Mandate: We are to imitate God (Ephesians 5:1). When challenges arise—sickness, debt, oppression—our first response should not be complaint or pleading, but a authoritative command based on God’s Word.
The Nature of the “Mountain”
A “mountain” is any obstacle that stands contrary to God’s revealed will for your life. It is any situation that appears immovable, such as:
A chronic illness
A financial debt or lack
A stubborn addiction
A broken relationship
A spiritual stronghold
How to Speak to Your Mountain Effectively
1. Address It Squarely: Do not talk about the mountain to others; speak to the mountain itself. Command it directly in the name of Jesus, just as Jesus spoke to the fig tree and the storm.
2. Command, Do Not Plead: You have been given authority (Luke 10:19). Your posture is not that of a beggar but of an ambassador issuing a decree from heaven’s throne room. Say “Be removed!” not “Please go away.”
3. Use the Word of God: Your authority is derived from and embedded in God’s Word. Speak scripture to your situation. Your command must align with God’s will as revealed in His Word.
4. Anchor Your Command in the Name of Jesus: The name of Jesus is the legal basis for your authority. Every knee must bow to it (Philippians 2:9-10). Command the mountain to move “in Jesus’ name.”
5. Eliminate All Doubt: This is the non-negotiable condition. Doubt is a leak that drains all power from your declaration. You must believe in your heart that what you say will happen (Mark 11:23). Heart-belief must precede mouth-speaking.
The Danger of Wavering Faith
James 1:6-7 warns that a double-minded (wavering) person is unstable and should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Doubt reduces your powerful command to a mere wishful statement, rendering it ineffective.
Conclusion: Take Your Place as a Creator
Pray this: “Heavenly Father, thank You for the creative power of Your Word and for granting me authority in Jesus’ name. Forgive me for times I have complained about my mountains instead of commanding them. Today, I stand on Your Word. I speak to the mountain of [name your specific obstacle] and I command it to be removed and cast into the sea! I reject every spirit of doubt and I believe with all my heart that what I have declared is done. My situation is aligning with Your will now, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.”
Action Steps:
Identify Your Mountain: Clearly define the obstacle you are facing.
Find Your Scripture: Locate a Bible promise that contradicts your mountain (e.g., for healing, 1 Peter 2:24; for provision, Philippians 4:19).
Craft Your Declaration: Write a specific, faith-filled command based on that scripture. Example: “Mountain of debt, I command you to be removed now! I speak financial breakthrough and supernatural supply, in Jesus’ name!”
Declare It Daily: Speak your command to the mountain daily, without wavering, until you see the manifestation.
Remember: You are not rebelling against reality; you are calling a higher reality—God’s Word—into your current circumstance. You have been authorized to frame your world with your words.
“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God…” (Hebrews 11:3). Start framing your world today.
MEMORISE: God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. Psalms 68:6
READ: Numbers 16:1-35: 1 Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sonsof Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: 2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: 3 And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? 4 And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face: 5 And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.
6 This do; Take you censers, Korah, and all his company; 7 And put fire therein, and put incense in them before the LORD to morrow: and it shall be that the man whom the LORD doth choose, he shall be holy: ye take too much upon you, ye sons of Levi. 8 And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi: 9 Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them? 10 And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?
11 For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him? 12 And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: which said, We will not come up: 13 Is it a small thing that thou hast brought us up out of a land that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, except thou make thyself altogether a prince over us? 14 Moreover thou hast not brought us into a land that floweth with milk and honey, or given us inheritance of fields and vineyards: wilt thou put out the eyes of these men? we will not come up. 15 And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.
16 And Moses said unto Korah, Be thou and all thy company before the LORD, thou, and they, and Aaron, to morrow: 17 And take every man his censer, and put incense in them, and bring ye before the LORD every man his censer, two hundred and fifty censers; thou also, and Aaron, each of you his censer. 18 And they took every man his censer, and put fire in them, and laid incense thereon, and stood in the door of the tabernacle of the congregation with Moses and Aaron. 19 And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation. 20 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment. 22 And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation? 23 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 24 Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan,and Abiram. 25 And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.
26 And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wickedmen, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins. 27 So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children. 28 And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind. 29 If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the LORD hath not sent me. 30 But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD.
31 And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them: 32 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods. 33 They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. 34 And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earthswallow us up also. 35 And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 30 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Today’s Bible reading is a sad story with many important lessons. It is a sad story because many people died avoidable deaths by joining a rebel to gang up against Moses, the man of God. The Bible reading begins by telling us that Korah and two brothers, Dathan and Abiram, came together to confront Moses.
If you study the story carefully, you will see that the rebellion began with Korah because in many verses of the chapter, the words ‘Korah and his company’ were used. Just one man started a rebellion that killed about fifteen thousand people. Rebellion is deadly!
The story might have played out differently if the other people mentioned in the chapter had refused to join Korah in the rebellion when he approached them. They should have discouraged him from being rebellious and counselled him to honour Moses. God can speak to anyone, but He doesn’t choose everyone to lead His people or be at the forefront of His move. If Korah had understood the sacred office that Moses occupied, maybe he wouldn’t have incited a rebellion against him.
Today, there are also rebels in the body of Christ. They think that they know more than the spiritual leaders God placed over them and often believe that they should be at the forefront of what God is doing. If God has not called you into a particular office in His church, don’t try to bring those who occupy such offices down.
Also, don’t try to operate in an office that God has not called you into because you will only expose yourself to danger. King Uzziah became leprous because he tried to function in an office God had not called him into (2 Chronicles 26:16-21). When people rebel against God’s ordained hierarchy, they become stranded in life.
We live in a generation where some young people think they have enough revelation from God’s word to speak against the spiritual elders in the church. When some of them have a large social media following, they begin to think that they have attained a notable spiritual height and can say anything they like to anyone. Popularity and social media followership are, however, not the same as spiritual authority.
Beloved, if there are rebels around you, run far away from them so that you do not partake in their judgement. Also, if you have been speaking disrespectfully against those that God has given the authority to lead the church, repent now. Rebellion is dangerous, and it never profits anyone.
REFLECTION
Are you supporting or keeping company with rebels?
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Luke 21-22
HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 30 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalm 68:6 “God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” This verse presents a stark contrast. God’s heart is to place the lonely in families (community, church) and set prisoners free. However, the rebellious—those who reject God’s order and authority—choose a destiny of isolation and barrenness: they “dwell in a dry land.”
BIBLE READING: Numbers 16:1-35 This passage is a sobering case study on the sin and consequences of rebellion: v. 1-3: The Rebellion: Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and 250 leaders rise up against Moses and Aaron, questioning their God-given authority. v. 28-30: The Judgment: Moses declares that if these men die a natural death, God did not send him. But if God creates a new thing (the earth opens its mouth), it will be a sign of judgment. v. 31-33: The Execution:“The ground clave asunder that was under them… and they perished from among the congregation.” v. 35: The Consumption: Fire from the Lord consumed the 250 men offering incense.
The Deadly Sin of Rebellion
Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a critical and timely warning to the body of Christ, using the tragic story of Korah’s rebellion to illustrate a timeless principle: rebellion against God-ordained authority is not a minor offense; it is a deadly sin that invites severe judgment and cuts short destiny.
The Anatomy of Rebellion
It Often Starts with One Person: Korah was the instigator. His pride and ambition infected others, leading to a widespread rebellion that cost 15,000 lives. One rebellious spirit can poison a whole community.
It Masquerades as Righteous Inquiry: Rebels often use spiritual language. They said, “Ye take too much upon you… all the congregation are holy” (v.3). They questioned authority under the guise of promoting equality, but their true motive was a lust for power.
It Rejects God’s Sovereign Choice: God chooses and appoints leaders (1 Corinthians 12:18). Rebellion is ultimately against God Himself, for it is He who sets up and removes authorities (Romans 13:1-2).
The Modern Faces of Rebellion
The devotional identifies clear parallels today:
Undermining Spiritual Leaders: Thinking “they know more” than the pastors and leaders God has placed over them in the local church.
Coveting Unauthorized Offices: Striving for positions God has not anointed or called them to, like King Uzziah who was struck with leprosy for usurping the priest’s office (2 Chronicles 26:16-21).
Social Media Arrogance: Mistaking a large online following for spiritual authority and using that platform to speak disrespectfully against God’s ordained elders.
The Consequences of Rebellion
Divine Judgment: The earth opening and fire from heaven are extreme examples, but God still judges rebellion today through closed doors, spiritual barrenness, and a life that becomes “a dry land” (Psalm 68:6).
Collateral Damage: Rebellion never affects only the rebel. It harms families, congregations, and anyone foolish enough to align with it.
Stranded Destiny: Rebels become “stranded in life.” They forfeit the blessing, protection, and guidance that flow through God’s established order.
The Godly Response
1. For Those in Authority: Lead with humility, integrity, and fear of God, as Moses did. Be a leader worth following.
2. For Everyone Else:
Honor and Respect: Give due honor to those God has placed over you (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13).
Run from Rebels: Do not join in criticism or gossip against leaders. Distance yourself from those who have a rebellious spirit (Proverbs 22:24-25).
Stay in Your Lane: Serve faithfully in the assignment God has given you without coveting another’s.
Repent if Guilty: If you have been speaking against or undermining leadership, repent quickly and seek forgiveness.
Conclusion: Choose Blessing Over Barrenness
Pray this: “Heavenly Father, forgive me for any seed of rebellion, disrespect, or pride in my heart towards the leaders You have placed over me. I choose to honor them as Your representatives. Give me a discerning heart to recognize and flee from a rebellious spirit. Keep me in the place of humility and alignment with Your divine order, so that I may dwell in Your blessing and not in a dry land. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Action Steps:
Conduct a Heart Check: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any attitude of rebellion, criticism, or disrespect towards your spiritual leaders.
Pray for Your Leaders: Instead of criticizing, commit to praying regularly for your pastors and church leaders.
Guard Your Associations: Evaluate your close friendships. Are there people who constantly criticize church leadership? Distance yourself.
Embrace Your Assignment: Find joy and fulfillment in serving where God has currently placed you.
Remember: The path of honor and submission is the path of life and blessing. The path of rebellion is the path of isolation and barrenness. Your choice determines your destination.
“God setteth the solitary in families… but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” (Psalm 68:6). Choose the family over the dry land.
MEMORISE: The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Psalms 20:1
READ: Psalms 118:6-12: 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? 7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. 8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them. 11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. 12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
A person’s future can be influenced by his or her name. For example, Moses was so named in Exodus 2:10 because he was drawn out of water. Throughout his lifetime, he continually had encounters with water. God used him to perform several miracles with water, including: changing water to blood (Exodus 7:20), parting the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21), turning bitter water to sweet water (Exodus 15), and bringing water out of the rock (Exodus 17).
Names are important; this is why God had to change the names of some people in the Bible so that their destinies could be fulfilled. My mother told me that on her way to see a priest concerning my baptismal name, the name she had in mind was Elisha. However, by the time she got to the priest, she had forgotten the name, so she told him that she would name me Enoch. When she shared this story with me, I told her that I would keep the two names – Elisha, who had a double portion of the anointing, and Enoch, the man who walked with God.
The names people are called are important to their destinies, but there is a name that is greater than all names, and that name is JESUS.
In Philippians 2:9-11, the Bible says, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
In Psalm 118:10-13, David revealed the secret to his victory. He said that when the nations compassed him about, he destroyed them in the name of the Lord. He understood the power in the name of the Lord.
Beloved, is there anything troubling you as a child of God? Does it have a name? If it does, I congratulate you because you have just defeated it. As long as it has a name, there is a name above it. Even if doctors can’t find a name for anything that might be troubling you medically and they say that all they can see from their diagnosis is ‘nothing’, that is still a name, and when you trust in the name of the Lord, you will always be victorious. Call on the name of the Lord today, and He will give you victory over anything that is troubling you.
REFLECTION
Do you have absolute trust in the name of Jesus?
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Luke 19-20
HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 29 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalm 20:1 “The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee.” This is both a prayer and a proclamation. It invokes the covenant-keeping God (the God of Jacob) to actively defend and protect His children through the power inherent in His name when they call upon Him in their day of trouble.
BIBLE READING: Psalms 118:6-12 This passage is a powerful declaration of victory through the name of the Lord: v. 6: “The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?” v. 10-12: “All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them… They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.” The name of the Lord is the believer’s weapon of total victory against overwhelming odds.
The Supremacy of the Name of Jesus
Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches on the profound power of names, using biblical examples to build a crescendo of faith around the most powerful name in existence: the name of Jesus. While earthly names can influence destiny, the name of Jesus has the ultimate authority to define, command, and transform every situation.
The Power of a Name
Prophetic Destiny: Names often carry prophetic significance, shaping a person’s life and calling, as seen with Moses (“drawn out”) and the renaming of Abram (father) to Abraham (father of many nations).
Spiritual Identity: The names Elisha (God is salvation) and Enoch (dedicated, walked with God) represent a double portion anointing and intimate fellowship, a heritage Daddy Adeboye gratefully acknowledges.
The Name That is Above Every Name
While human names have influence, the name of Jesus exists in a category of its own:
It is Highly Exalted (Philippians 2:9): God the Father has bestowed upon the name of Jesus the highest rank, dignity, and authority in the universe.
It Commands Universal Submission (Philippians 2:10): Every being—in heaven, on earth, and under the earth (demonic forces)—must bow at its utterance. No authority, natural or supernatural, is exempt.
It Secures Universal Confession (Philippians 2:11): Every tongue will be forced to acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord. This name settles every argument and ends every debate.
The Practical Victory in the Name
The name of Jesus is not a theological concept; it is a practical weapon for daily victory.
1. It is Your Defense (Psalm 20:1): When trouble comes, the name of the God of Jacob is your shield and defender. It is a spiritual fortress.
2. It is Your Offensive Weapon (Psalm 118:10-12): Like David, you can “destroy” encircling enemies—sickness, lack, fear, oppression—in the name of the Lord. The name is a weapon of total annihilation against every adversarial force.
3. It is Your Answer to Every Named Trouble: The devotional presents a profound truth: “As long as it has a name, there is a name above it.”
Sickness has a name → Jesus is above it.
Poverty has a name → Jesus is above it.
Depression has a name → Jesus is above it.
Even a diagnosis of ‘nothing’ has a name → Jesus is above it.
How to Activate the Power of the Name
1. Call Upon the Name: In your day of trouble, consciously and audibly call upon the name of Jesus. Speak it in prayer. There is power in the vocalized confession of His name (Romans 10:13).
2. Command in the Name: Follow the biblical model. Do not just plead with God; command the situation to change in the mighty name of Jesus. Address the mountain of sickness or debt and command it to be removed (Mark 11:23).
3. Live in the Authority of the Name: Understand that as a believer, you have been given the legal right to use this name (Mark 16:17-18). Walk in the confidence that every knee must bow to the name you carry.
Conclusion: Your Ultimate Weapon
Pray this: “Lord Jesus, I thank You for the power in Your name. I proclaim today that Your name is above every name—above every sickness, every fear, every lack, and every attack in my life. I call upon Your name now for deliverance and victory over [name your specific situation]. I command every opposing force to bow now in the mighty name of Jesus. I declare that I am more than a conqueror through You. Thank You for the victory. Amen.”
Action Steps:
Name Your Trouble: Clearly identify what you are facing. Write it down.
Find a Scripture: Locate a Bible promise that contradicts that trouble.
Pray and Command: Pray, using the name of Jesus to plead your defense and command the situation to change.
Thank Him: Begin to thank God for the victory as if it has already been accomplished.
Remember: You are not fighting for victory; you are fighting from victory. The battle was won at the cross. Your role is to enforce that victory through the powerful name of Jesus.
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10). Use the name today.
MEMORISE: Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Matthew 5:15
READ: Matthew 18:23-35: 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, andchildren, and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, andI will pay thee all.
27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. 28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. 32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave theeall that debt, because thou desiredst me: 33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was dueunto him. 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
Every true child of God is a shining light. You are the light of the world, and Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Light has one clear duty: shining. This means that anything that stops light from shining is its enemy. As a child of God, anything that stops you from shining is your enemy, and you must deal with it.
Anything that allows darkness to gain the upper hand over light in a believer’s life is an enemy. In today’s memory verse, Jesus identified an object that can keep our light from shining and allow darkness to rule over light – a bushel. A bushel is typically a wooden bucket that was used for measuring dry goods such as peas or grains in the past. If someone lights a lamp in a dark room and puts it under a bushel, it will be impossible to tell that there is light anywhere in that room.
One of the most dangerous bushels that has hidden the light of many believers is unforgiveness. The dangerous thing about unforgiveness is that it comes as just one bushel, but it multiplies itself into many other bushels that cover a believer’s light and keep it from shining. Unforgiveness always comes with bitterness, grudges, anger, and resentment. When someone offends you and you decide not to forgive the person, before long, you will find yourself resenting the person and refusing to speak amicably with him or her. Unforgiveness also hinders prayers from getting answered.
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. Mark 11:25-26
Beloved, don’t toy with unforgiveness; it hides a person’s light and plunges the unforgiving person into darkness. When Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving servant in today’s Bible reading, He revealed the end of those who do not forgive – they are handed over to tormentors.
Have you been hiding your light under the bushel of unforgiveness? It is time to kick it away and let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). I pray that God will be glorified through your words and actions, in Jesus’ name.
KEY POINT
Unforgiveness is dangerous; don’t let it dim your light.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Luke 16-18
HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 28 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Matthew 5:15 “Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.” This verse illustrates the intended purpose of light: to shine forth and dispel darkness. A hidden light is a contradiction to its very nature. The believer, as Christ’s light, must be positioned to illuminate, not concealed.
BIBLE READING: Matthew 18:23-35 This parable is Jesus’s definitive teaching on the necessity of forgiveness: v. 32-33: The Accusation:“I forgave thee all that debt… Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?” v. 34: The Consequence: Unforgiveness leads to being “delivered to the tormentors.” v. 35: The Application:“So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.”
The Bushel of Unforgiveness
Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a critical message on one of the most subtle yet destructive hindrances to a believer’s testimony: unforgiveness. He identifies it as a primary “bushel” that smothers the light of Christ in a believer, plunging them into spiritual ineffectiveness and personal torment.
The Believer’s Identity: Light of the World
Every true child of God is ordained to be a shining light (Matthew 5:14-16). This light is meant to:
Reveal Truth: Expose the darkness of sin and error.
Guide the Lost: Provide direction to those seeking God.
Glorify the Father: Our good works, illuminated by this light, point people to God.
Unforgiveness: The Bushel That Hides the Light
A bushel is a container that smothers and hides light. Unforgiveness is such a bushel because:
It is a Multiplier of Darkness: Unforgiveness is rarely a standalone sin. It quickly multiplies into bitterness, resentment, anger, and grudges (Hebrews 12:15). One offense, left unforgiven, can generate an entire array of “bushels” that completely quench your light.
It Hinders Prayer: Unforgiveness creates a spiritual barrier between you and God. Mark 11:25-26 is unequivocal: an unforgiving heart ensures that our own prayers for forgiveness remain unanswered. A closed heart towards others results in a closed heaven from God.
It Invites Torment: The parable in Matthew 18 concludes that the unforgiving servant was handed over to the “tormentors.” Unforgiveness is a self-imposed prison of emotional and spiritual anguish—it tortures the one who refuses to forgive far more than it affects the offender.
It Contradicts the Gospel: The core of the gospel is that we have been forgiven an unpayable debt by God through Christ. To refuse to forgive a relatively minor offense from a fellow human is a gross contradiction of the grace we have received (Ephesians 4:32).
How to Remove the Bushel and Let Your Light Shine
1. Make the Decision to Forgive: Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a choice—a crisis of the will. Choose to release the offender from the debt they owe you, just as Christ did for you.
2. Forgive from the Heart (Matthew 18:35): This moves beyond a verbal statement to a genuine release in your inner being. It is a process that often requires prayer, asking God to heal the hurt and change your heart.
3. Remember the Cross: Continuously reflect on the immense forgiveness you have received in Christ. This makes it impossible to hold a grudge against someone else (Colossians 3:13).
4. Pray for the Offender: Jesus commands us to pray for those who despitefully use us (Matthew 5:44). This is a practical step that softens the heart and dismantles bitterness.
Conclusion: Step Out of Torment into Light
Pray this: “Heavenly Father, I confess the sin of unforgiveness. I have hidden my light under the bushel of bitterness and resentment against [name the person(s)]. Right now, by an act of my will, I choose to forgive them completely, releasing them from the debt I feel they owe me. I ask You to heal my wounded heart and remove all torment from my soul. Let the light of Your love and forgiveness shine through me once again, so that my life may glorify You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Action Steps:
Identify the Bushel: Who have you not truly forgiven? Write down their name(s).
Make the Choice: Verbally declare your forgiveness to God, stating: “I forgive [name] for [offense].”
Break the Torment: Renounce every spirit of torment, bitterness, and anger associated with that offense.
Re-ignite Your Light: Perform a specific act of kindness or pray a blessing for the person you have forgiven.
Remember: Your light is desperately needed in a dark world. Do not allow the enemy to smother it with the bushel of unforgiveness. Your freedom and your effectiveness in God’s kingdom depend on your obedience to forgive.
“…Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16). Remove the bushel and shine.
MEMORISE: Thou art my hiding place and my shield: 1 hope in thy word. Psalms 119:114
READ: Psalms 32:6-7: 6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. 7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE
In my early years of being the General Overseer of RCCG, my wife came to me during one of our annual conventions and said, “To feed the people today, we need an extra 5,000 naira.” I asked her, “Darling, when do you need the money? Today or now?” She asked,
“What’s the difference?” I then told her that there is a lot of difference between today and now. She then replied, “We need the money today.” I told her, “In that case, you can go.
When I have the money, I will give it to you.” At the time she came, I didn’t have any money with me, but I knew that there is a God in heaven who is my hiding place. I can always run to Him when there is trouble.
When my wife left, I turned to my Lord, “The people have come. They are Your people, and You can’t allow them to starve.” Not long after, a man who was not a member of the church drove into the Redemption Camp (now Redemption City) and came to see me. He was just passing by and saw a large crowd coming into the camp. He was curious, so he asked,
“What is going on here?” I told him we were having our annual convention. He replied,
“Beautiful! Next year, I will be part of it.” He then put his hand in his pocket, brought out an envelope, and said, “In the meantime, let me support the church with this token.” I prayed for him, and he left. When I opened the envelope, I saw that it contained 1,000 naira. I said to myself, “Thank God. We have 1,000 naira down and 4,000 naira to go.” Shortly after, the leaders of the youths in the church came to me in the office and gave me an envelope. I prayed for them, and they left. I opened the envelope, and it contained 2,000 naira. Not long after, I sent for my wife and gave her the 5,000 naira she had earlier requested because God miraculously provided another 2,000 naira.
In Psalm 61, the Psalmist cried that God should lead him to a rock higher than him. God’s word is the rock that hides us from trouble and shame. Beloved, you can never be stranded when you put your hope in God’s word. When you put your total trust in His word, He will hide you in His secret place and ensure you are never put to shame.
KEY POINT
Father, please hide me in Your secret place. Let me not be put to shame, in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Luke 13-15
HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 27 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalm 119:114 “Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.” This verse presents a powerful twofold assurance: God is both a hiding place (a secret refuge of safety) and a shield (an active defender in battle). The key to accessing both is placing our hope not in circumstances, but in the unwavering truth of His Word.
BIBLE READING: Psalms 32:6-7 This passage describes the security of those who trust in the Lord: v. 6: “For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.” v. 7: “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.” God’s protection is both a place of retreat and a surrounding force of deliverance.
The Secret Place of Provision
Pastor E.A. Adeboye shares a profound personal testimony that illustrates a critical kingdom principle: God is a very present help and a reliable hiding place in times of need. The story demonstrates that financial or material lack is not a problem for God; it is an opportunity for Him to reveal Himself as Jehovah Jireh, the Provider.
The Theology of the Hiding Place
A Place of Safety: A hiding place is a location of concealment from threat or danger. In God, we are hidden from the shame of lack, the anxiety of uncertainty, and the attacks of the enemy (Colossians 3:3).
A Place of Supply: As the testimony shows, God’s hiding place is not just about protection fromsomething, but provision in the midst of something. It is the place where needs are met supernaturally.
Accessed by Hope in His Word: Our entry into this hiding place is through faith in God’s promises. We must believe that what He has said in His Word about His provision (e.g., Philippians 4:19) is true for our specific situation.
Key Lessons from the Testimony
Distinguish Between ‘Today’ and ‘Now’: Daddy Adeboye’s question highlights the difference between a deadline and a panic. Faith gives God room to work within His own timetable (“today”) without succumbing to the pressure of immediate desperation (“now”).
The Burden Belongs to the Lord: The powerful prayer, “The people have come. They are Your people…” reflects a core understanding: God is responsible for His work. When we are doing His will, His resources are available for His assignments.
Provision Often Comes Through Unlikely Sources: God used a curious stranger and youth leaders—not a planned offering—to meet the need. He is not limited to conventional methods and often provides in unexpected ways to increase our faith.
The Principle of Progressive Provision: God provided the N5,000 in separate installments (N1,000 + N2,000 + N2,000). This teaches us to thank Him for what He provides when He provides it, trusting that He will complete the work.
How to Run to Your Hiding Place
1. Identify the Need: Clearly define what you need, as Sister Foluke Adeboye did. Take it to the Lord in prayer.
2. Transfer the Burden: Verbally release the problem to God. Remind Him (and yourself) that it is His work and His responsibility. Cast your care upon Him (1 Peter 5:7).
3. Stand on His Word: Anchor your hope in specific promises from Scripture regarding God’s provision and protection (e.g., Psalm 23:1, Matthew 6:33).
4. Watch with Expectation: Be expectant and attentive to how God might move. His solutions will often be creative and timely.
5. Give Thanks for Every Step: Acknowledge and thank God for every sign of His provision, no matter how small it may seem. This builds faith for the complete answer.
Conclusion: You Are Never Stranded
Pray this: “My Father and my Hiding Place, I thank You that You are my refuge and my shield. Today, I bring my need for [mention your specific need] before You. I release the burden and the timing into Your hands. I place my hope in Your Word that promises to supply all my needs according to Your riches in glory. I hide myself in You now, trusting that You will preserve me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Thank You for being my provider. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Action Steps:
Scripture Meditation: Memorize and meditate on Psalm 119:114 and Psalm 32:7.
Need List: Write down a specific need and a corresponding Bible promise. Pray over it daily.
Thanksgiving Journal: Start a journal to record every instance of God’s provision, big or small.
Testify: Share your testimony of God’s provision with someone to strengthen their faith.
Remember: When you are in God’s hiding place, the “floods of great waters” of lack and trouble cannot come near you. Your part is to hope in His Word; His part is to be your hiding place.
“Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.” (Psalm 119:114). Run to your hiding place today.
