Category: Open Heaven Devotional

Today’s Open Heaven devotional (11 March 2025) is JESUS CARES

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 10 March 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 11 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: JESUS CARES

MEMORISE
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7

READ: 1 Kings 17:1-16
And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
2 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
3 Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
5 So he went and did according unto the word of the Lord: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
6 And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.
8 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.

10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.
11 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.
12 And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.
13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.
14 For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth.
15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.
16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 11 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

God cares deeply for all His children. In 2 Kings 4:1-7, we read about the widow of one of the sons of the prophets whose husband died and left her with a load of debt. When the creditor came and wanted to take her sons into bondage if she didn’t pay, she cried to Elisha, who told her to borrow many vessels and pour from the little bottle of oil that she had at home into them. The Great Provider stepped in, and she was able to pay off her debt and live off the proceeds of the oil she sold for the rest of her life.

In John 6:5-13, Jesus fed 5,000 men, not counting women and children, with a boy’s lunch. To show that He truly cared, He multiplied the lunch until everybody was fed and there were twelve baskets of leftovers.

These and many more stories show that Jesus truly cares. Jesus also cares about us, not just our needs.

He knows how fragile our human bodies are, and He wants us to be in good shape to do what He has called us to do. Years ago, there was a day l attended to people from 8:00am until 6:00pm when I managed to eat a little before attending our Bible study service. When I returned to my office, people were already waiting to see me. I kept praying for people until 10:30pm, and I was told there were ten more people waiting. By that time, my body was aching, and I was very tired. I asked God for what to do, and He said, “You don’t need to stand to pray for them. Sit down, touch their head, and let them go. They will receive their miracle.” I was surprised, and I said, “God, you mean I can talk to You, the Almighty, sitting down?” He replied that He has walked on the earth as a human, and He knows what it means to be tired.

Jesus knows our weak frame and cares deeply about us (Psalm 103:14). He is our High Priest who is touched with the feelings of our infirmities because He faced the same issues we now face (Hebrews 4:15). In today’s Bible reading, we see how God cared for His prophet throughout the famine; he wasn’t stranded at any point.

Beloved, put all your trust in God. He truly cares for you, and He will never leave you stranded.

PRAYER POINT

Thank You, Jesus, for Your loving care.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Joshua 21-22

HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

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OPEN HEAVEN 11 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. God’s Provision in Desperate Times

Open Heaven devotional for today opens with two powerful examples of God’s care:

1. The Widow’s Oil (2 Kings 4:1-7):
   • Facing debt and slavery, she obeyed Elisha’s unusual instruction.
   • God multiplied her meager oil, turning scarcity into abundance.
2. Feeding the 5,000 (John 6:5-13):
   • Jesus took a boy’s lunch and fed thousands, demonstrating His compassion and power.

Key Lesson:

• God’s care is not theoretical. It’s practical and timely.
• He often uses what we already have (no matter how small) to meet our needs.

Application:
✔ Identify your “little oil” or “five loaves”. What small resource can God multiply?
✔ Obey His instructions, even when they seem unconventional (e.g., borrowing empty jars).

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2. God Cares About Your Physical Well-Being

Today’s devotional shares a personal testimony of Pastor Adeboye’s exhaustion during ministry. God’s response was profound:

• “You don’t need to stand to pray for them… I know what it means to be tired.”

Biblical Foundation:

• Jesus experienced human limitations (John 4:6 – He was weary from travel).
• He understands our frailty (Psalm 103:14; Hebrews 4:15).

Modern Application:

• Burnout is not a spiritual badge of honor.
• God permits rest and practical solutions (e.g., sitting while praying).

Action Step:
✔ Balance zeal with wisdom. Listen to your body as God’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19).

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3. God’s Sustenance in Famine (1 Kings 17:1-16)

Elijah’s story reveals God’s care during a national crisis:

1. Ravens brought food (v. 4-6). Supernatural provision.
2. A widow’s flour and oil never ran out (v. 14-16). Miraculous sustenance.

Why This Matters:

• Famine symbolizes life’s harsh seasons (financial, emotional, spiritual).
• God has unique strategies for each trial (ravens for Elijah, a widow for the prophet).

Encouragement:

• Your “famine” is not a dead end. It’s a setup for divine supply.
• God may use unexpected channels (e.g., ravens, a poor widow).

Prayer:
“Lord, open my eyes to see Your unconventional provision in my crisis.”

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4. The Heart of God: A Caring Father

The devotional dispels the myth of a distant, indifferent God by highlighting:

• His attentiveness (Matthew 10:29-31 – He notices sparrows and counts your hairs).
• His empathy (Hebrews 4:15 – Jesus “sympathizes with our weaknesses”).
• His commitment (Deuteronomy 31:6 – “He will never leave you nor forsake you”).

Warning Against Self-Reliance:

• Worry implies we doubt His care (Matthew 6:30).
• Striving (like the widow trying to solve her debt alone) often precedes surrender.

Application:
✔ Replace anxiety with trust: “Father, I cast this burden on You now.”

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5. Practical Steps to Experience God’s Care

1. Acknowledge Your Need (Like the widow, cry out—2 Kings 4:1).
2. Obey His Word (Act on Scripture and promptings, e.g., borrowing jars).
3. Rest in His Understanding (Accept His accommodations for your limits).
4. Testify of His Faithfulness (Share how He’s provided, reinforcing faith).

Affirmation:
“My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory!” (Philippians 4:19)

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Final Thought: You Are Never Stranded

The devotional’s closing promise “He will never leave you stranded” echoes biblical assurances:

• Psalm 23:1: “I shall not want.”
• Isaiah 41:10: “I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

“Look at the birds of the air… your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26)

Action Steps:

1. Write down one area where you struggle to trust God’s care. Pray over it daily.
2. Help someone in need—be God’s channel of provision.
3. Memorize 1 Peter 5:7 as a weapon against worry.

“Your Father knows, your Father sees, your Father cares—and He’s already making a way!”

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (10 March 2025) is THE GREAT INVITATION

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 9 March 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 10 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE GREAT INVITATION

MEMORISE
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isaiah 55:1

READ: John 7:37-39
37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

Jesus gave what many call ‘The Great Invitation’ to everyone (Matthew 11:28-30). He promised to give rest to everyone who comes to Him, and that includes you.

Jesus said in Matthew 6:31 that you should never worry. He wants you to cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). He owns you, so He will take care of you.

The question now is, does Jesus really own you? Does He own the thoughts of your heart, the direction and focus of your eyes, and your resources? If He truly owns you, then you have nothing to worry about. However, if there are parts of your life that you haven’t surrendered totally to Him, then there’s cause for worry.

My Father in the Lord taught me that it is what your father has that he will take care of you with. If God is your Father and owner, then He will take care of you with pleasures forevermore because they are abundant at His right hand (Psalm 16:11). However, if the devil owns you and you do his will, he will take care of you with lies and torment because that is his speciality. When the devil owns a fellow, that fellow will always be I need, because true satisfaction can only be found in God.

The devil has nothing good to offer his own.

While he has slaves, God has sons, and as a son of the Most High, all things are yours (1 Corinthians 3:21). God is extending a great invitation to you today, just like the one Jesus extended to the crowd on the great day of the feast in today’s Bible reading. He is calling you to come and drink and to come and buy wine without money and without price. He is calling you to a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17).

I call heaven and earth to record this day… that / have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Deuteronomy 30:19

The ball is in your court. Do not live in anxiety, fear, and confusion; accept the great invitation to surrender completely to God so you can enjoy all the goodies He has for His children.

When you choose life, you make the best choice, not only for yourself but also for generations after you. Beloved, accept God’s great invitation – choose life.

REFLECTION

Are you choosing life with your thoughts, words, actions, and decisions?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Joshua 18-20

HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

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OPEN HEAVEN 10 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Invitation to Rest and Provision

Jesus extends a universal call: “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). This devotional emphasizes:

• God’s ownership. If He owns you, He assumes responsibility for your needs (1 Peter 5:7).
• The futility of worry. Anxiety contradicts trust in a Father who “knows what you need”(Matthew 6:31-32).

Key Question:
“Does Jesus truly own you?”

• Your thoughts? (Proverbs 23:7)
• Your vision? (Matthew 6:22-23)
• Your resources? (Malachi 3:10)

Application:
✔ Audit your life: What areas remain unsurrendered?
✔ Pray: “Lord, take full ownership of me today.”

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2. Two Fathers, Two Legacies

Open Heaven devotional for today contrasts divine and demonic ownership:

God’s Children	Devil’s Slaves
Inherit “pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11)	Endure “lies and torment” (John 8:44)
Enjoy “all things” (1 Corinthians 3:21)	Live in “perpetual lack” (John 10:10a)
Walk in “righteousness, peace, and joy” (Romans 14:17)	Suffer “fear and confusion” (2 Timothy 1:7)

Warning:

• Partial surrender creates “worry zones” where the enemy exploits doubt.

Illustration:

• A car with “Jesus owns me” stickers but no steering wheel surrendered is headed for collision.

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3. The Free Yet Costly Invitation

Isaiah 55:1 and John 7:37 highlight God’s offer:

• Free. “Without money and without price.”
• Costly. Requires total surrender (Luke 14:33).

Paradox Explained:

• Grace is free, but discipleship demands “all your heart” (Matthew 22:37).
• Example: The rich young ruler (Mark 10:21-22) valued possessions over Jesus’ offer.

Application:
✔ What is God asking you to release to fully embrace His invitation?

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4. The Urgency of Choice

Deuteronomy 30:19 frames life as a binary decision:

• Life and blessing → Surrender to God.
• Death and cursing → Reject His lordship.

Why Your Choice Matters:

• It affects “you and your seed” (v. 19).
• Generational blessings flow from obedience (Exodus 20:6).

Modern Examples:

• Families transformed by one member’s radical yes to Christ.
• Nations reshaped by revival (e.g., Wales, 1904).

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5. How to Accept the Invitation

1. Acknowledge Your Thirst (John 7:37).
   • Admit spiritual hunger beyond worldly fixes.
2. Renounce Other “Waters” (Jeremiah 2:13).
   • Reject self-reliance, sin, idolatry.
3. Drink Deeply of Christ (John 4:14).
   • Through Word, prayer, and obedience.
4. Live as an Heir (Romans 8:17).
   • Claim your inheritance in Christ.

Prayer of Response:
“Jesus, I choose LIFE today. I surrender every area—my mind, eyes, resources—to You. Fill me with Your Spirit, and let my legacy reflect Your glory. Amen.”

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Final Thought: The Ripple Effect of Your Choice

Your decision to accept God’s invitation doesn’t just change your destiny – it alters your family line, your community, and eternity.

“Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart.” (Hebrews 3:15)

Action Steps:

1. List areas you’ve withheld from God. Write a surrender prayer over each.
2. Share this invitation with someone wrestling with anxiety or indecision.
3. Testify when breakthroughs come!

“You were made for His pleasure—now step into the joy of being fully owned by Him!”

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (9 March 2025) is CREATIVE MIRACLES

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 8 March 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 9 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: CREATIVE MIRACLES

MEMORISE
But Jesus beheld them and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:26

READ: John 9:1-7
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 9 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

Miracles are extraordinary events that defy natural and scientific explanations. Our God is a God of miracles, and He takes great delight in shocking doubters and sceptics. God does different kinds of miracles, but today, I will focus on His creative miracles.

God performs creative miracles when people have concluded that a terrible situation is beyond remedy – nothing is impossible for Him. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus and His disciples passed by a man who had been born blind, and the disciples asked Jesus about whose sin was responsible for the man’s predicament. Jesus told them that it wasn’t a question of sin but that the man’s condition was intended to bring God glory. Jesus spat on the ground, made some mud, and put it on the blind man’s eyes. He then told the man to go and wash, and after he washed off the mud, he came back seeing. That is what I call a creative miracle – a miracle involving the act of creation. If the doctors have said that you have an irreversible medical condition, God will recreate the part of your body that is affected, in Jesus’ name. This was what God did in 2 Kings 5:1-14 when He healed Naaman’s leprosy and made his flesh become like that of a newborn baby.

I have seen numerous cases of women who didn’t have a womb but who gave birth to babies. Some of them had multiple births more than once. God is able to handle genetic issues, change blood groups, replace missing body parts, and even increase or reduce people’s weights and heights.

A man who had childlike faith once sat listening to me. As miracles happened around the altar, he struggled to see all that was happening because his sight was blocked by people who were taller than him. He then said in his heart, “If only I was taller.” God heard him and told me that there was someone in the congregation who wished he was taller. He told me to tell the person to look down, and if he finds that his trousers have become shorter, he should know that there is nothing wrong with them because he is the one who had grown taller.

When it was time for testimonies, he came forward with his wife, who testified that her husband had indeed grown taller. How do you explain that? God’s creative power was at work to make the impossible possible.

I pray that God will give you creative miracles, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please stretch forth Your mighty hands to heal and do mighty wonders and creative miracles in my life and family, in Jesus’ name (Acts 4:30).

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Joshua 14-17

HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIANS NOW IS NEAR

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OPEN HEAVEN 9 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Nature of Creative Miracles

Open Heaven devotional for today defines creative miracles as divine acts where God rewrites natural laws, creating or restoring what human ability cannot fix. Examples include:

• Blind eyes formed from mud (John 9:6-7).
• Leprous skin made “like a baby’s” (2 Kings 5:14).
• Wombs birthed where none existed (like Sarah in Genesis 21:1-2).

Key Insight:
Creative miracles often occur when medicine/science has declared a case hopeless. They showcase God’s sovereignty over biology, physics, and genetics.

Application:
✔ Never accept “irreversible” diagnoses as final. God specializes in impossibilities (Luke 1:37).
✔ Pray with specificity for creative miracles (e.g., “Lord, recreate my damaged organs!”).

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2. Why God Performs Creative Miracles

Jesus clarified that the blind man’s condition existed “that the works of God should be made manifest” (John 9:3). Similarly:

• Creative miracles glorify God, silencing skeptics (Psalm 98:1).
• They validate His lordship over creation (Colossians 1:16-17).
• They ignite faith in unbelievers (Acts 9:32-35 – Aeneas’ healing led to mass conversions).

Modern Testimonies (Daddy Adeboye’s Account):

• A man grew taller instantly defying biological limits.
• Women without wombs conceived overturning medical verdicts.

Lesson:
God still performs creative miracles today to prove His Word and power (Mark 16:20).

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3. How to Position Yourself for Creative Miracles

a) Faith That Expects the Extraordinary

• The blind man obeyed Jesus’ unusual instruction (washing mud off his eyes), demonstrating active faith (John 9:7).
• Naaman initially resisted Elisha’s method (dipping in the Jordan), but obedience brought his miracle (2 Kings 5:13-14).

Action Step:
✔ Don’t limit God to “logical” solutions. His ways defy human reasoning (Isaiah 55:8-9).

b) Persistent Prayer and Declaration

• The devotional emphasizes speaking God’s creative power over “irreversible” conditions.
• Example: “Dry bones, live!” (Ezekiel 37:4-5).

Prayer Strategy:
“Father, just as You formed Adam from dust, recreate ______ in my body. Let every cell align with Your original design, in Jesus’ name!”

c) Testimony-Driven Expectation

• Daddy Adeboye’s stories of womb creations and height increases build faith for similar miracles.
• Revelation 12:11 teaches that testimonies overcome the devil.

Application:
✔ Consume miracle testimonies to fuel your faith (Romans 10:17).

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4. Overcoming Doubt and Skepticism

Creative miracles often attract ridicule (e.g., Sarah laughed at God’s promise – Genesis 18:12-14). To combat doubt:

1. Focus on God’s track record (Jeremiah 32:27).
2. Ignore “expert” opinions that contradict Scripture (Proverbs 3:5-6).
3. Like the man in the devotional, voice childlike requests (“If only I were taller…”).

Warning:

• Unbelief hinders miracles (Matthew 13:58).
• Fear must surrender to faith (Mark 5:36).

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5. The Ultimate Purpose: Glory to God

Every creative miracle points to:

• God’s compassion (Mark 1:41).
• His dominion over creation (Psalm 135:6).
• His desire for intimacy (Miracles draw us closer to Him – John 6:26-29).

Final Encouragement:
Your “impossible” situation is raw material for God’s creative power. Whether it’s:

• A genetic disorder,
• A missing organ, or
• A stunted growth,

Pray Boldly:
“Father, shock my skeptics! Do what only You can do, and let the world see Your glory through me!”

“Call unto Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)

Action Steps:

1. Identify an “impossible” area in your life.
2. Speak creative Scriptures over it daily (e.g., Genesis 1:3; Psalm 139:14).
3. Share past miracles to strengthen others’ faith.

“The God who formed galaxies from nothing is ready to recreate YOUR story!” 

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (8 March 2025) is ASK FOR MERCY

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 7 March 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ASK FOR MERCY

MEMORISE
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16

READ: Luke 18:10-14
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

A brilliant Bible study leader always taught married couples that when the wife is pregnant and is about to deliver, all they need do is bind all the bindables, loose all the loosables, command the baby to come out, and the baby will be delivered easily. When he got married, and his wife became pregnant and was about to deliver, he said the same prayers, but the baby did not come out. After his wife had been in labour for three days. he fell on his face and said, “God, just have mercy on me.” When he went back to see his wife, their baby had been delivered safely.

God is rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4); His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him (Psalm 103:17). In Mark 1:40-42, a leper came to Jesus and said, “I know you can heal me if you are willing.” Jesus, moved with compassion, said, “I will,” and He did.

Beloved, when your prayers don’t seem to be answered, just ask God for mercy; He hardly ignores such a plea. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus told the story of two fellows who went to the temple to pray. One of them, a Pharisee, told God about all his good deeds; the other, a publican, bowed his head and said, “God be merciful to me, a sinner.” The man who cried for mercy was the one who returned home justified. When you ask for mercy, you acknowledge your helplessness before God, and He will respond to you with help. Bartimaeus’ cry for mercy reached Jesus’ ears, and he got his miracle. He didn’t only receive his sight; Jesus made him whole (Mark 10:46-52). The woman from Tyre and Sidon cried for mercy on behalf of her demon-possessed daughter, and Jesus helped her (Matthew 15:21-28). Those who ask God for mercy never leave empty-handed.

You need God’s mercy when things are good and when they are not so good. You need mercy when you are in need and when you are satisfied. When in need, God’s mercy will bring you answers to problems, and in good times, His mercy will preserve your blessings. The cry for mercy shouldn’t only be on the lips of those who are in trouble and need urgent help; even those who live in abundance and believe they don’t have problems must ask for mercy so nothing will tamper with their blessings.

ACTION POINT

Go ahead and ask for mercy in every area of your life.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Joshua 11-13

HYMN 15: Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Limits of Formulaic Faith

Open Heaven devotional for today opens with a striking story of a Bible teacher who confidently taught couples to “bind and loose” for easy childbirth – until his own wife’s prolonged labor humbled him. His eventual cry, “God, have mercy on me!” brought breakthrough.

Key Lesson:

• No spiritual formula replaces raw dependence on God.
• Even “experts” in faith must sometimes abandon protocols for simple surrender (2 Corinthians 3:5).

Modern Parallel:

• Binding “strongholds” but ignoring repentance.
• Declaring “healing” without seeking the Healer’s heart.

Application:
✔ Balance spiritual authority with humility (James 4:6).
✔ When prayers “fail,” pivot to mercy (Lamentations 3:22).

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2. Mercy: The Gateway to Justification

Jesus’ parable in Luke 18 contrasts two prayers:

1. The Pharisee’s prideful recital of deeds (v. 11-12).
2. The tax collector’s cry: “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” (v. 13).

Result: Only the tax collector was “justified” (declared righteous).

Why Mercy Triumphs:

• Acknowledges human helplessness (Psalm 51:17).
• Appeals to God’s nature, not human merit (Exodus 34:6-7).

Application:
✔ Replace self-righteous prayers with cries for mercy.
✔ Let desperation, not dignity, shape your petitions (Mark 10:47-48).

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3. Biblical Case Studies of Mercy’s Power

Today’s devotional highlights three mercy-seekers who received miracles:

1. The Leper (Mark 1:40-42): “If You are willing…”. Jesus’ compassion healed him.
2. Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52): “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy!”. Sight restored.
3. Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21-28): “Lord, help me!”. Daughter delivered.

Pattern Observed:

• Mercy-prayers bypassed religious elitism.
• They triggered Jesus’ compassion, not just His power.

Application:
✔ In crises, simplify your prayer: “Lord, have mercy!”
✔ Persist like Bartimaeus—ignore “hushers” (Mark 10:48).

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4. Mercy for All Seasons

The devotional for today stresses that mercy isn’t just for emergencies:

• In lack: Mercy provides (Psalm 123:2-3).
• In abundance: Mercy preserves (Jude 1:21).

Example:

• Job’s post-restoration fear: “Lord, keep Your mercy on my household” (Job 1:5).

Warning:

• Pride in blessings invites downfall (Proverbs 16:18).
• Continuous mercy-cries safeguard grace (1 Peter 5:5).

Application:
✔ Daily pray: “Lord, let Your mercy go before me” (Psalm 59:10).

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5. How to Cry for Mercy Effectively

1. Posture Matters:
   • Like the tax collector, bow your heart (Luke 18:13).
2. Words Matter:
   • “Have mercy” (Greek: eleēson) implies active compassion.
3. Timing Matters:
   • Preemptively (in peace) and reactively (in crisis).

Prayer Template:
“Lord Jesus, I abandon my self-sufficiency. Have mercy on me! Meet me at my point of need, and preserve all You’ve given me. Amen.”

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Final Thought: Mercy as Your Lifeline

The devotional’s core message? God’s throne is a “throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16), not a courtroom of scrutiny. When you cry for mercy:

• You activate His covenant love (Psalm 136).
• You silence the accuser (Revelation 12:10).
• You unlock what faith alone cannot (Matthew 15:22-28).

“It is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.” (Romans 9:16)

Action Step:

• Today, replace one “demanding” prayer with a cry for mercy.
• Testify when breakthrough comes!

“His mercy is more—stronger than darkness, deeper than your sin!”

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (7 March 2025) is PRAYERS FOR YOURSELF

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR YOURSELF

MEMORISE
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Psalm 3:4

READ: Psalm 30:1-8
I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
3 O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
7 Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
8 I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 7 MARCH 2025 PRAYERS

1. I thank You Lord for helping me thus far. It is only by Your guidance and help that I have come so far in this journey of life.

2. Father, I acknowledge You as my only source. Please, let me continually enjoy Your blessings and abundance in every aspect of my life, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, please help me to dwell in Your presence at all times. Please surround every area of my life with the fullness of joy from Your presence, in Jesus’ name.

4. Father, please banish barrenness in my life forever. I reject any form of barrenness, and I decree that I will be fruitful in everything I lay my hands on, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, please let me enjoy divine health for the rest of my life. Let my body, mind, and spirit be healthy at all times, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father. I entrust my future into Your hands. please make my path brighter and brighter every day. Guide me towards Your divine purpose for my life, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, please help me to serve You with all my heart until I see You in glory. 8. Father, please don’t let me make grievous mistakes in my journey of life. Help me to follow Your will for my life, and let me finish well, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, You promised to never leave me nor forsake me. Please, let Your presence continually abide with me, in Jesus’ name.

10. Father, please help me to depend on You all the days of my life. Give me the grace to reject alternatives to Your will for my life, in Jesus’ name

11. Father, please guide me at all times. Help me to always hear Your voice telling me which way to go, in Jesus name.

12. Your personal prayer points for yourself.

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Joshua 8-10

HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (5 March 2025) is WHEN YOUR FAITH IS NOT ENOUGH

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 5 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHEN YOUR FAITH IS NOT ENOUGH

MEMORISE
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
Mark 9:24

READ: Ezekiel 37:1-14
The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,
2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry.
3 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.
4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.
5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:
6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.
7 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.

8 And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them.
9 Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.
11 Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts.
12 Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.
13 And ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O my people, and brought you up out of your graves,
14 And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the Lord have spoken it, and performed it, saith the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 5 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, Ezekiel found himself in a valley that was full of dry bones. When God asked him, “Can these bones live?” The prophet, considering the seemingly impossible situation before him, answered, “Lord, only You can tell.” In other words, he was saying, “This is beyond my faith.” God asked him to prophesy, and as he did, the dry bones came back to life.

Most ministers of God know that He can do all things. However, sometimes, the faith of even the greatest ministers can be terribly shaken.

Sometimes, God will ask me to do something, and despite my faith in Him, I will say, “Daddy, this is beyond my faith.” He will ask me to prophesy all the same, and I will just obey and leave the fulfilment to Him.

When you hear a minister of God prophesy, and it is beyond your faith, please don’t speak against the prophecy. Even if you don’t believe the prophecy, control your mouth not to speak against it because the consequences may be severe. In 2 Kings 7:19-20, a top government official said it was impossible for Elisha’s prophecy to be fulfilled; he saw the prophecy come to pass, but he died before he could partake of it.

In Mark 9:14-27, Jesus’ disciples were unable to deliver a demon-possessed boy, and his father had lost hope. When Jesus arrived at the scene, the boy’s father’s request for compassion was filled with doubt. I know this because Jesus said, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Instead of sinking further in unbelief, the man cried out, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief,” and he received his miracle.

When situations are beyond your faith, cry out to God for help to believe. He can increase your faith to help you cooperate with Him to birth the impossible. Don’t hinder your miracle because of unbelief. God wants you to be willing to do whatever He demands, like the servants at the wedding in Cana (John 2:5-8).

Beloved, when God brings situations that are beyond your faith your way, He wants to glorify Himself. At such times, it is not about what your faith can do but what God can do with your obedience and whatever measure of faith you have.

KEY POINT

When a situation is beyond your faith, look to God and do whatever He commands.

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Joshua 1-4

HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 5 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Crisis of Limited Faith

The Open Heaven devotional for today opens with Ezekiel’s encounter in the valley of dry bones—a picture of hopelessness and impossibility. When God asked, “Can these bones live?” Ezekiel’s response revealed raw honesty: “Only You know” (Ezekiel 37:3).

Key Insight:

• Even great men of God face moments where their faith wavers.
• God doesn’t rebuke Ezekiel for his doubt; He commands him to prophesy anyway.

Lesson for Us:
✔ Your faith doesn’t have to be perfect—just obedient.
✔ God often calls us to act despite our doubts (e.g., Peter walking on water, Matthew 14:28-31).

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2. The Danger of Rejecting Prophetic Words

Today’s devotional warns against mocking or dismissing prophecies we don’t understand:

• The skeptical official in 2 Kings 7:19-20 saw Elisha’s prophecy fulfilled but died before benefiting from it.
• Unbelief can block blessings (Matthew 13:58 – Jesus “did not do many miracles in Nazareth due to their unbelief”).

Application:
✔ Even if a word from God seems impossible, hold your peace (Habakkuk 2:3).
✔ Don’t let your intellect override your faith (Proverbs 3:5-6).

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3. The Prayer That Moves God: “Help My Unbelief!”

In Mark 9:24, the desperate father’s cry models how to approach God when faith is weak:

1. Honesty: “I believe… but I’m struggling.”
2. Humility: “I need Your help to trust You.”

Why This Prayer Works:

• God responds to honest vulnerability (Psalm 51:17).
• He rewards those who earnestly seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).

Prayer:
“Lord, I choose to believe but strengthen my faith where it’s lacking!”

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4. Obedience > Perfect Faith

The servants at Cana (John 2:5-8) had no idea Jesus would turn water to wine but they obeyed anyway. Likewise:

• Ezekiel didn’t feel faith, he just prophesied.
• The disciples failed to cast out a demon (Mark 9:18), but Jesus showed that faith the size of a mustard seed is enough (Matthew 17:20).

Key Principle:

• God doesn’t need your great faith. He needs your willing obedience.
• Miracles happen when we cooperate with God’s instructions, even if we don’t fully understand.

Action Step:
✔ Is God asking you to do something “impossible”? Step out in obedience today!

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5. The Ultimate Goal: God’s Glory

God allows impossible situations because:

• They reveal His power (John 9:3 – the blind man’s condition was “so that the works of God might be displayed”).
• They dismantle human pride (2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My power is made perfect in weakness”).

Encouragement:

• Your valley of dry bones is a setup for resurrection!
• Your “I can’t” is God’s opportunity to say, “But I CAN.”

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Final Thought: Faith Is a Journey

Like the father in Mark 9, you may oscillate between belief and doubt. But God honors the heart that cries:
“I’m holding onto You—even when my faith feels small.”

“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)

Prayer:
“Lord, I surrender my doubts to You. Where my faith is weak, strengthen me. Help me obey even when I don’t see the way. Let Your glory shine through my life, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Your obedience in the valley of dry bones will become someone else’s testimony!

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (3 March 2025) is FOR HIS PLEASURE

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FOR HIS PLEASURE

MEMORISE
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Revelation 4:11

READ: Mark 8:22-26
22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.
23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

God created the heavens and the earth in the beginning (Genesis 1:1-3). Today’s memory verse also says that He made all things for His pleasure. Thus, He can control all things, and this is why the wind and the sea obeyed Him (Mark 4:35-41).

You were made for God’s pleasure, but He cannot get any pleasure when your body is sick. In Mark 3:1-5, Jesus saw a man with a withered hand in the temple and must have thought to Himself, “Hand, I didn’t make you to be withered; I made you for clapping.” The man with the withered hand didn’t pray or ask for healing; the Lord healed the hand because it wasn’t giving Him pleasure.

There was once an elderly man who was driving his Ford car when it suddenly broke down by the roadside. As he stood by the car looking confused, a rich man stopped right next to him and asked if he could help. The rich man got out of his car, opened the trunk of the faulty car, touched a few things, and attempted to start the car. Immediately, the car started. Amazed, the old man turned to the rich man and asked, “Why did you stop to help me?” The rich man replied, “My name is Henry Ford. I made that car to run, not to stop by the wayside.” Beloved, the One who made you is passing by now, and He will deal with everything in your life that is not giving Him glory, in Jesus’ name.

When something is not as God created it to be, it doesn’t give Him pleasure. If there is any part of your life that is not revealing God’s purpose, rather than complain, begin to speak God’s counsel over it. God does all things after the counsel of His will, and when you stand on His will concerning anything, that thing must align to give Him pleasure (Ephesians 1:11).

In today’s Bible reading, a blind man was brought to Jesus. Jesus led him out of the town, spat in his eyes, and put His hands on him. When He asked the blind man if he saw anything, the man replied, “I see men as trees walking.” Even though he could now see, his eyes were not working optimally. Jesus didn’t leave him to ‘manage’ the eyes; He laid His hands on him again, and he saw clearly. God wants every aspect of your life to perform optimally; nothing less than this gives Him pleasure.

PRAYER POINT

Lord, please transform my life so that everything that concerns me will always give You pleasure, in Jesus’ name.

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Deuteronomy 30-32

HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIANS NOW IS NEAR

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Divine Intent: Creation for God’s Pleasure

The Open Heaven devotional for today begins with a foundational truth: Everything exists for God’s pleasure (Revelation 4:11).

• God designed you for His glory (Isaiah 43:7).
• Sickness, lack, and dysfunction were not part of His original plan (Genesis 1:31 – “It was very good”).

Illustration:

• Just as Henry Ford fixed his malfunctioning car because he designed it to run, God steps in to restore what is not functioning according to His will.

Application:
✔ Recognize that your life is not your own (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
✔ Stop tolerating what displeases God (e.g., chronic sickness, bondage, stagnation).

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2. God’s Displeasure with Dysfunction

In Mark 3:1-5, Jesus healed a man with a withered hand without being asked because:

• A withered hand couldn’t clap in worship.
• A blind man couldn’t behold God’s glory (Mark 8:22-26).
• A broken life cannot fulfill divine purpose.

Key Insight:

• God doesn’t want you to “manage” dysfunction (e.g., “I see men as trees walking”). He wants full restoration (John 10:10).

Application:
✔ Identify areas in your life not glorifying God (health, finances, relationships).
✔ Speak God’s counsel over them (Jeremiah 29:11).

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3. The Process of Divine Adjustment

The blind man in Mark 8 received healing in stages:

1. Jesus led him away from the crowd (v. 23). Separation for divine attention.
2. He spat on his eyes and laid hands (v. 23). Supernatural impartation.
3. He asked, “Do you see anything?” (v. 23). Faith activation.
4. He touched him again (v. 25). Complete restoration.

Lesson:

• Some breakthroughs require persistent faith (Matthew 15:21-28 – Syrophoenician woman).
• God won’t leave you halfway—He completes what He starts (Philippians 1:6).

Application:
✔ Don’t settle for partial miracles (e.g., “I’m a little better”).
✔ Keep pressing in until you see clearly (Mark 5:25-34 – Woman with the issue of blood).

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4. Speaking God’s Counsel Over Your Life

Ephesians 1:11 says God works all things after the counsel of His will.

• Your words must align with His Word (Proverbs 18:21).
• Complaining reinforces bondage; faith declares freedom (Numbers 14:28).

Example:

• Instead of saying, “This sickness won’t go away,” declare:
  “By His stripes, I am healed!” (Isaiah 53:5).

Prayer Strategy:

• “Lord, adjust every area of my life that doesn’t reflect Your glory. Heal my body, restore my vision, and perfect all that concerns me, in Jesus’ name!”

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Final Thought: You Were Made for More

• God didn’t create you to struggle (3 John 1:2).
• He takes pleasure in your wholeness (Psalm 35:27).

“The One who made you is passing by today. Will you let Him fix what’s broken?”

Action Step:

1. List areas of dysfunction in your life.
2. Speak Scripture over them daily.
3. Expect full restoration.

“For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation.” (Psalm 149:4)

This is your season of divine realignment!

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (2 March 2025) is BUT FOR THE LORD

The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BUT FOR THE LORD

MEMORISE
Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
Psalm 124:6

READ: Psalm 124:1-8
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
2 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
6 Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

When I was a lecturer at the University of Ilorin, after my morning lectures, I would leave the campus, go home for lunch, and relax before returning for my evening lectures. I was also serving as the pastor of the RCCG parish in Ilorin then, so our living room was constantly filled with people. One afternoon, after eating, Ilay on the couch in the living room to rest before returning for my evening lectures.

I closed my eyes so people walking around would think that I was sleeping and not disturb

While lying down, someone grabbed my hands and legs and bent as if to kiss me. Initially, I thought it was my wife, but then I realised that whoever could hold my hands and legs at the same time must be much taller and stronger than her. I opened my eyes immediately, and the being (I really couldn’t make out what it was) vanished. I wondered what had just happened as I felt a cold sensation run down my spine. I shook it off and went for my lectures. While I was on the campus, I started experiencing a terrible stomach ache, which led to severe stooling and vomiting.

On returning home, had to practically crawl from my car to the bathroom. Then I asked,

“Lord, why is this happening to me?” and He responded, “I just wanted you to get a glimpse of the battles I fight for you that you are not aware of.” Immediately He said that, the stomach ache, stooling, and vomiting stopped.

You have no idea how much God protects you as you go about your daily activities. You may think that you go and come safely because you are very careful or because you are a good driver, but believe me, your carefulness or driving skills cannot get you out of an accident that the devil has planned; only God can guarantee your safety. If you think that you are surrounded by security personnel, what will happen if they face a terror group with more sophisticated weapons than them? This is why Psalm 127:1 says that the watchman watches in vain if the Lord is not watching over the city.

Beloved, some people have plied the same routes you ply and gotten kidnapped or killed.

Also, the same kind of food you eat is what has caused the death of others. You should constantly thank God for your safety; you will not be alive without Him (Lamentations 3:22).

ACTION POINT

Today is my birthday; please thank God on my behalf because He truly has been faithful to me.

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Deuteronomy 28-29

HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare (Unseen Battles)

The Open Heaven devotional for today opens with a personal testimony from Pastor E.A. Adeboye about a supernatural encounter where an unknown being attacked him, followed by sudden sickness. This experience revealed a profound truth: There are battles fought in the spiritual realm that we are unaware of (Ephesians 6:12).

• Satanic Oppression is Real: The attack came disguised (initially seeming like a loved one), showing that the enemy often works subtly (2 Corinthians 11:14).
• God’s Intervention is Constant: Though the attack was sudden, God allowed it only to teach a lesson – that He is always fighting for us (Exodus 14:14).

Application:
✔ Acknowledge spiritual warfare – not everything is a coincidence.
✔ Pray for divine covering daily (Psalm 91).
✔ Stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s warnings (John 16:13).

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2. Human Limitations vs. Divine Protection

Many people trust in their own abilities – careful driving, strong security, good health – but the truth is:

• No human effort can stop a demonic attack (Zechariah 4:6).
• Safety is not by power nor by might, but by God’s Spirit (Psalm 127:1).

Illustration:

• The same road others traveled and were kidnapped, you passed safely not because you were smarter, but because God shielded you.
• The same food that poisoned others didn’t harm you because of divine preservation.

Application:
✔ Stop taking God’s protection for granted.
✔ Thank Him daily for unseen deliverances (Lamentations 3:22-23).

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3. The Lesson: God Fights for His Children

When Daddy Adeboye asked, “Lord, why is this happening?”, God responded:

• “I just wanted you to get a glimpse of the battles I fight for you that you are not aware of.”

This means:

• We survive dangers we never knew existed (Daniel 3:27 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire).
• Some attacks are diverted before they reach us (Psalm 91:7 – “A thousand may fall at your side, but it will not come near you”).

Biblical Examples:

• Elisha’s servant saw the angelic army protecting them (2 Kings 6:17).
• Peter was miraculously freed from prison (Acts 12:7-11).

Application:
✔ Walk in gratitude, not in presumption.
✔ Pray for divine covering over your family, journeys, and health.

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4. The Proper Response: Thankfulness & Dependence on God

Many people only realize God’s protection after a near-death experience. But we should:

1. Thank God daily for His mercies (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
2. Acknowledge that without Him, we are vulnerable (John 15:5).
3. Live in faith, not fear (Isaiah 41:10).

Prayer Focus:

• “Lord, open my eyes to see Your hand of protection over my life. Help me to never take Your grace for granted. Where I have trusted in my own strength, forgive me. I depend on You wholly, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Thought: You Are Alive by God’s Mercy

Somebody reading this has:

• Escaped accidents they didn’t even see coming.
• Been healed from sicknesses they didn’t know they had.
• Been protected from enemies they never knew existed.

Never attribute your safety to luck. It’s God’s grace!

“The Lord is your keeper… He will preserve your soul.” (Psalm 121:5,7)

Action Step: Today, take 5 minutes to thank God for His unseen protection over your life. 

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