Category: Open Heavens Devotional

The Open Heaven 8 October 2026 devotional for today is BEFORE THE MOUNTAINS.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 8 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BEFORE THE MOUNTAINS

MEMORISE:

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
Psalm 90:2

READ: Daniel 3:14-30

14 Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?
15 Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.

17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
19 Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
20 And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.

21 Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
22 Therefore because the king’s commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire.
27 And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king’s counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.
28 Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.
29 Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.
30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 8 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

There is no limit to God’s power. Mark 11:22-24 says that if you have faith, you can speak to a mountain, and it will move. Today’s memory verse also tells us that before the mountains were brought forth, God was. Our God is eternal, and there is no searching of His understanding. If you have faith in the One who was there even before mountains were formed, He can uproot any challenge that poses as a mountain in your life.

There are, however, times when you speak to a mountain in your life, and it doesn’t seem to move. This is because God knows that you can climb that mountain and emerge victorious. God will not place a mountain which you cannot climb before you. When you read the book of Job, you will see that long before Job’s problems came, God already knew that he would overcome them.

Beloved, God will not make you go through a challenge you cannot overcome. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says: “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” If God allows a mountain to stand in your path, it is because you are about to experience a greater level of glory. For example, it is expected that students will typically be assessed before they are promoted to a higher level or class.

In today’s Bible reading, the three Hebrew boys passed their test by refusing to bow down to the golden image, even at the risk of being burned to death, and God promoted them. Job 42:12-16 also tells us how God promoted Job after his ordeal. I am sure that the devil would have wished he had left Job alone, as the latter part of his life was more glorious than his beginning.

Child of God, if God allows you to face a mountain, it is because He wants to move you to the next phase of your life after you overcome that mountain. No matter the size or height of the mountain standing before you today, ask God to help you to surmount it, and you will emerge victorious in the end. I decree that you shall overcome all mountains standing before you today, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to overcome every mountain standing before me, and grant me the grace to emerge victorious, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 18-20

HYMN: Conquerors

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 8 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Before the Mountains,” reminds us that our God is eternal — He existed before the mountains were formed. And if He was there before the mountains, He can move any mountain standing in your life today.

But Daddy also reveals a deeper truth: sometimes God doesn’t move the mountain because He knows you can climb it. The mountain is not there to destroy you — it is there to promote you.

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1. God Is Older Than Every Mountain

Psalm 90:2 tells us that before the mountains were brought forth, God was. He is from everlasting to everlasting. Mark 11:22-24 says that if you have faith, you can speak to a mountain, and it will move.
If you have faith in the One who existed before mountains were formed, He can uproot any challenge posing as a mountain in your life.

Your problem may look huge. It may feel immovable. But it is not older than God. It is not bigger than God. The One who spoke the mountains into existence can speak to your mountain and command it to move.

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2. Sometimes God Wants You to Climb, Not Move

Sometimes you speak to a mountain, and it doesn’t seem to move. Why? Because God knows you can climb it and emerge victorious. God will not place a mountain you cannot climb before you.

An example is Job. God will not make you go through a challenge you cannot overcome.

1 Corinthians 10:13 says: “God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

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3. The Mountain Is a Setup for Promotion

If God allows a mountain to stand in your path, it is because you are about to experience a greater level of glory. Students are assessed before they are promoted to a higher class. In the same way, God tests you before He promotes you.

In Daniel 3, the three Hebrew boys passed their test by refusing to bow to the golden image, even at the risk of death. And God promoted them.

Job 42:12-16 tells us how God promoted Job after his ordeal — the latter part of his life was more glorious than his beginning.
Your current trial is not your final chapter. It is the examination before your promotion.

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4. Two Scriptures for Deeper Understanding

Isaiah 43:2 — “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
God does not promise that you will not go through the water or the fire. He promises that He will be with you in it, and the fire will not burn you.

2 Corinthians 4:17 — “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”
Your affliction is light and momentary compared to the glory it is producing. The weight of your trial is nothing compared to the weight of your glory.

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Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We all face mountains — sickness, financial struggle, marital conflict, barrenness, delay, rejection, betrayal. And we all want them removed. But what if God is saying, “I know you want Me to move it — but I’m going to help you climb it”?

He is not punishing you. He is preparing you. He is not ignoring you. He is strengthening you.

Daddy says: No matter the size or height of the mountain before you today, ask God to help you surmount it, and you will emerge victorious in the end.
The mountain will not defeat you. It will promote you.

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Action Steps

1. Identify Your Mountain and Bring It to God — Write down the biggest challenge facing you right now. Then pray over it and ask God: “Should I speak to it, or should I climb it?” Trust His answer.

2. Stop Focusing on the Size of the Mountain — Shift your focus from the problem to the Problem-Solver. Spend time worshipping God today, declaring that He is older than your mountain.

3. Ask for Grace to Climb — If the mountain hasn’t moved yet, pray: “Lord, give me strength to climb this mountain and come out victorious on the other side.”

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You are from everlasting to everlasting. You were before the mountains, and You will be after them. I bless Your holy name, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for doubting You when my mountains didn’t move. Forgive me for focusing on the problem instead of the Problem-Solver, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, help me to trust You whether You move the mountain or help me climb it. Strengthen my faith in every season, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, give me the grace to climb every mountain before me. When the fire is hot and the trial is long, sustain me by Your Spirit, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, don’t let me give up before my promotion. Let me pass every test and come out stronger, purer, and more like You, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, let every mountain in my life become my gateway to glory. Turn my trials into testimonies and my struggles into promotion, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I decree today: every mountain standing before me shall not overwhelm me. I will overcome and emerge victorious, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 7 October 2026 devotional for today is WILL YOU BE READY? IV.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 7 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WILL YOU BE READY? IV

MEMORISE:

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Ephesians 4:26

READ: Romans 13:11-14, Colossians 3:5-8

Romans 13:11-14
And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Colossians 3:5-8
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 7 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Jesus can return at any time. This is why my wife and I ensure that we settle any misunderstandings between us before we go to sleep, because we don’t want to be left behind. I don’t want anything to keep me from going with the Lord when He returns.

In today’s memory verse, Paul urges us not to allow the sun to go down upon our wrath. Never go to sleep angry or with grudges in your heart. Do not let anger fester, for it can create a barrier between you and God. Ephesians 4:31 says that you should put away all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking, and malice. Cast them off because they will keep you from going with the Lord when He returns.

Child of God, settle any issues you have with others quickly so they do not hinder you from being a partaker of God’s Kingdom when He returns. If you find it very easy to keep a grudge, run to God for help today. Ask Him for the grace to forgive those who offend you, even if they have not asked for your forgiveness. Do not allow offence or anything at all to separate you from the Lord for eternity.

For believers, death is merely like falling asleep because a glorious eternity awaits us (1 Thessalonians 4:13). For those living in sin, however, eternal damnation awaits them after death (Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 21:8). This is why you must live your life prepared to meet the Lord at any time. Settle every matter as quickly as possible because you do not know the moment when your eternal sleep will begin.

One man of God said that the Sunday after the rapture, some churches will still be full. The pastors will still be there to preach, but this time around, their preaching will not be casual. They will stand on their pulpits and say, “I knew this event was going to happen, but I didn’t prepare myself and this congregation for it.” They might apologise to the congregation who will be left behind, but their apologies will be useless at that point.

Beloved, if you miss the rapture, all the time you have spent in church will be in vain. Forgive those who have hurt you; let it go! Pray that God will give you the strength and courage to deal with anything in your life that can cause you to miss the rapture, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the grace to forgive and let go of every grudge, so that nothing will hinder me from making it to heaven, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 14-17

HYMN: Yield Not to Temptation

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 7 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Will You Be Ready? IV,” continues Daddy’s series on the second coming of Christ — but this time, he focuses on something very practical: unforgiveness and anger can keep you from going with the Lord.

Daddy shares that he and his wife settle any misunderstandings before they sleep. Why? Because they don’t want anything to keep them from going with Jesus when He returns. That is a powerful way to live.
Don’t let anger, grudges, or offence prevent you from going with Jesus Christ.

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1. Never Go to Sleep Angry

Paul urges us in Ephesians 4:26: “Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” Daddy and his wife practise this literally — they settle every misunderstanding before bed.

Why is this so important? Because anger that is not dealt with festers. It grows into bitterness, resentment, and malice. And Ephesians 4:31 says to put away all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking, and malice. These things don’t just harm your relationships — they separate you from God.

How many nights have you gone to sleep angry at your spouse, your friend, or your colleague? How many days have you carried a grudge in your heart? And if Jesus returns while you’re holding it, you’ll be left behind — not because God doesn’t love you, but because you chose offence over obedience.

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2. Settle Issues Quickly

Settle any issues you have with others quickly, so they do not hinder you from being a partaker of God’s Kingdom.
If you find it easy to keep a grudge, run to God for help today. Ask Him for the grace to forgive those who offend you — even if they have not asked for your forgiveness.

Because forgiveness is not a feeling — it is a revelation. You may not feel like forgiving, but you can choose to forgive. You can refuse to rehearse the offence in your mind. And you can ask the Holy Spirit to heal your heart. Don’t wait for an apology that may never come. Forgive now.

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3. For Believers, Death Is Sleep — For Sinners, It Is Damnation

For believers, death is merely like falling asleep because a glorious eternity awaits us (1 Thessalonians 4:13). But for those living in sin, eternal damnation awaits after death (Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 21:8).

This is why you must live prepared to meet the Lord at any time. Settle every matter quickly because you do not know when your eternal sleep will begin.
Beloved, if you miss the rapture, all the time you have spent as a Christian will be in vain. Forgive those who have hurt you. Let it go!

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4. Put Off the Old, Put On the New

Today’s reading from Romans and Colossians calls us to cast off the works of darkness and put on the armour of light. Two scriptures deepen this:

Romans 13:14 — “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”
Notice the phrase: make not provision for the flesh. Don’t plan for sin. Don’t keep a backup plan for disobedience. Don’t leave a door open for the flesh. Live fully clothed in Christ.

Colossians 3:8 — “But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”
Anger is not just a feeling — it’s clothing. And you can take it off and put on the love of Christ instead.

Think of Stephen. As he was being stoned to death, he prayed and forgave his killers with his dying breath. That prayer is what saved Saul (Paul).

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Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We all have people who have hurt us. Maybe a parent who neglected you. A friend who betrayed you. A spouse who wounded you. A colleague who wronged you. The pain is real. But here is the question: Will you let that pain keep you out of heaven?

Unforgiveness doesn’t hurt the person who hurt you — it hurts you. It steals your peace. It clouds your worship. It blocks your prayers. And ultimately, it can keep you from going with the Lord when He returns.
And if you can’t forgive in your own strength, ask God for the grace to forgive. He has done it for you — now let Him do it through you.

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Action Steps

1. Settle Every Offence Before You Sleep — Make it a habit: before bed, deal with any anger or offence in your heart. Forgive the person in prayer, even if they have not apologised.

2. Reach Out to Someone You’ve Wronged or Who Has Wronged You — Call, text, or visit them. Apologise if needed. Forgive if needed. Don’t wait for the perfect moment.

3. Ask God for a Forgiving Heart — Pray daily: “Lord, give me the grace to forgive quickly and completely, so nothing hinders me from being ready for Your return.”

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Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for the grace You have shown me. Thank You for forgiving me again and again, even when I did not deserve it. I bless Your holy name, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the grudges I have held and the anger I have nursed. Cleanse my heart from every bitterness and resentment, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, give me the grace to forgive those who have hurt me — even before they ask. Help me to release every offence and walk in Your love, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I refuse to let anger or offence separate me from You. Help me to settle every matter quickly, so nothing hinders me from Your Kingdom, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, keep me ready every day. Let me be found in peace with You and with others when Jesus returns, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, don’t let my time in church be in vain. Let me not be among those left behind, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, give me the strength and courage to deal with anything in my life that can cause me to miss the rapture, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 6 October 2026 devotional for today is WILL YOU BE READY? III.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 6 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WILL YOU BE READY? III

MEMORISE:

I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
Luke 17:34

READ: Matthew 24:36-51

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
49 And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,
51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 6 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Years ago, I travelled to the USA and stayed in an apartment that had a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a living room with a guest toilet. In the middle of the night, I woke up to use the toilet and realised that my wife was not in the bedroom with me. I thought she had gone to use the guest toilet in the living room so as not to disturb my sleep. However, after waiting for a while and not seeing her, I went to check the living room and discovered that she was neither there nor in the guest toilet.

I began to tremble, and I said, “God, where have I missed it? What is it that caused me to be left behind?” I thought the rapture had happened, and my wife had been taken, and I had been left behind. I was still trembling when the Holy Spirit said, “She didn’t come with you on this trip.” It was then that I remembered I had come on the trip alone. That is how conscious I always am of the rapture. It is better to live ready than to be careless and be left behind when the Lord returns.

As I said two days ago, from the moment I learnt about the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, my prayer every night before bed has always been, “Lord, if you return before tomorrow, please don’t leave me behind.” I pray that when the Lord returns, you will not be left behind, in Jesus’ name.

The realisation that tomorrow may never come and that the Lord may return before sunrise tomorrow has kept me on my toes all these years. Nobody knows the hour the Lord will return. This is why you must live ready. You cannot afford to live carelessly because you do not know when your time on earth will elapse or when the Lord will return.

Today’s Bible reading compares two servants. One was faithful and wise, and he lived ready, doing his master’s will until his return. The other was described as evil because he thought in his heart that his lord delayed his coming, and because of that, he began to act and live as he pleased. The Bible tells us that he was severely punished when his lord returned.

Beloved, don’t live carelessly because you think the Lord is delaying His return. He is coming soon. Blessed are those who live ready for His return.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to live ready every day
until the return of Your Son, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 12-13

HYMN: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Will You Be Ready? III,” is the three-part series on the second coming of Christ. The message is simple but urgent: nobody knows the hour Jesus will return, so you must live ready.

Daddy shares a gripping story. While in the USA, he woke at night and realized his wife was not in bed. He searched the apartment — living room, guest toilet — and she was nowhere. He began to tremble and cried out, “God, where have I missed it? What caused me to be left behind?” He thought the rapture had happened and he was left. Then the Holy Spirit said, “She didn’t come with you on this trip.” He had travelled alone.

That is how conscious Pastor is of the rapture. And he says plainly: It is better to live ready than to be careless and be left behind.

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1. Nobody Knows the Hour — So Live Ready

Matthew 24:36 makes it clear: no man, not even the angels, knows the day or hour — only the Father. Every date-setting is false. But since we don’t know the hour, we must be ready every hour.

If you knew a visitor was coming next week, you’d clean the house next week. But if you didn’t know when — today, tomorrow, or next month — you’d keep it ready always. That’s how we must live. Jesus is coming at an unexpected hour. Keep your heart clean and your lamp burning every day.

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2. The Faithful Servant vs. The Evil Servant

Jesus compares two servants. The faithful one did his master’s will while waiting — and was rewarded: “Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing” (Matthew 24:46).

The evil one said in his heart, “My lord delayeth his coming.” That one thought opened the door to sin. He began to smite his fellow servants and drink with the drunken. When his master returned unexpectedly, he was cut asunder and appointed his portion with the hypocrites (Matthew 24:48-51).

The evil servant’s downfall began with a thought: “My master isn’t coming soon.” That thought gave him permission to sin. What thoughts have you allowed to take root? “I have time.” “I’ll get serious later.” “One more sin won’t hurt.” Those thoughts are the first step to being left behind.

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3. Living Ready Is Better Than Living Careless

Both servants had the same master and the same uncertainty. The only difference was how they lived while waiting. The same delay that made one faithful made the other careless.

You are in the waiting period right now. What are you doing with the time God has given you? Are you drawing closer to Him, or drifting? Don’t gamble with eternity. Live ready today.

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4. The Blessedness of Those Who Live Ready

Daddy says, “Blessed are those who live ready for His return.” Two scriptures deepen this:

Revelation 16:15 — “Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.”
Jesus pronounces a blessing on the one who watches and keeps his garments. But if you don’t watch, your shame will be exposed.

Hebrews 9:28 — “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”
Jesus will appear to those who look for Him. Are your eyes fixed on His return, or have you become too comfortable here?

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Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We live as though we have all the time in the world. We plan for years ahead, assuming we’ll get serious about God later. But James 4:14 says our life is a vapour — here today, gone tomorrow.

You don’t have to be perfect to be ready. You just have to be faithful. The faithful servant wasn’t sinless — he was found doing what his master asked. That’s readiness: a heart continually turning to God and staying on the path.

So, will you be ready?

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Action Steps

1. Make Readiness Your Daily Prayer — Every night, pray: “Lord, if You return before tomorrow, please don’t leave me behind.”

2. Deal with Carelessness Today — Confess any thought of “My Lord delays His coming” that has made you slack. Ask God to renew your urgency.

3. Be Found Doing His Will — Identify one thing God has called you to do that you’ve neglected — prayer, Bible study, serving, sharing the gospel, reconciling a relationship. Do it today.

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Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for loving me enough to warn me and prepare me for Your soon return. Thank You for the blessed hope of seeing Jesus face to face, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have lived carelessly and assumed I had more time. Forgive me for neglecting Your Word, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, keep me awake and watchful every day. Let me never be caught off guard by Your return, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, remove every evil thought from my heart — every excuse for sin, every assumption that I have plenty of time, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, make me a faithful and wise servant. Let me be found doing Your will when You come, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, I don’t want to be left behind. Let my name be found in the Book of Life, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, use me to prepare others. Give me boldness to share the gospel and love to warn those who are not ready, in Jesus’ name.

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OPEN HEAVENS 5 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WILL YOU BE READY? II

MEMORISE:

Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
Luke 12:40

READ: Matthew 24:4-14

4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.
10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 5 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Jesus likened His second coming to the time when God destroyed the earth with a flood (Genesis 7:11-23) and when He destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah with fire (Genesis 19:24-25). Just as it was in the times of Noah and Lot, when people were eating, drinking, getting married, building, planting, buying, and selling, so will it be when the Lord returns (Luke 17:26-30). Life will continue as usual until the Lord’s coming interrupts and changes everything. Imagine a believer who gives in to a temptation just a split second before the rapture takes place. Such a fellow has clearly chosen not to spend eternity with the Lord. I pray that you will be watchful and ready to make heaven when the Lord returns, in Jesus’ name.

Yesterday, I discussed three important things about the Lord’s return. Today, I will discuss the remaining three:

1. It will be unexpected for the unprepared: 2 Peter 3:10 says that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. It is important to note, however, that not everyone is caught unawares by thieves. Matthew 24:43 says that if the goodman of a house had known when a thief would come, he would have watched and prevented his house from being broken up. Stay aware and alert so that you will not miss the rapture.
2. It will not be done in secret: Everybody will know when the Lord returns, whether sinner or saint. Matthew 24:27 says that as the lightning comes out of the east and shines even unto the west, so shall the Lord’s coming be. When lightning flashes across the sky, everyone sees it. Likewise, the Lord’s return will not be a secret event; the whole world will see those who join Him and those who are left behind. The secret of those who have been pretending to be children of God will be revealed on that day.
3. Jesus is coming for a pure and spotless bride: Ephesians 5:22-33 tells us that the Church is the Bride of Christ. The Church refers to Christians, not buildings, and you must understand that whatever is expected of the Church is also expected of you. When Jesus returns, only those whose garments are spotless will go with Him. ‘Garment’ here refers to your life. Only those who allow the Lord to sanctify and cleanse them will be His Bride on that day (Ephesians 5:26-27).

Beloved, will you be among them?

PRAYER POINT

Dear Lord, please help me to keep my garment pure
and holy until Your return, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 10-11

HYMN: I’m Pressing On

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 5 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

The Open Heaven devotional for today, titled “Will You Be Ready? II,” continues the urgent message Daddy began yesterday about the second coming of Jesus Christ. Grounded in Luke 12:40, Matthew 24:4-14, and 2 Peter 3:10, it presses home the truth that Jesus is coming back — and He is coming for a people who are ready.

That is a frightening thought. It means the difference between heaven and hell is not just about your overall life — it can come down to a single moment of decision. A moment of weakness. A moment of compromise. A moment of refusing to let go of a sin. Beloved, this is why we must live ready — not just on Sundays, but every single day.

1. It Will Be Unexpected for the Unprepared

2 Peter 3:10 tells us that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night.
But here is the key insight Pastor draws out: not everyone is caught unawares by thieves. A thief only surprises the person who is not watching. Matthew 24:43 says that if the goodman of the house had known when a thief would come, he would have watched and prevented his house from being broken up.

This is a powerful distinction. The coming of Jesus will be sudden and unexpected for the world — but it should not be unexpected for the believer. We are not children of darkness that the day should overtake us as a thief (1 Thessalonians 5:4). We are children of light. We know the signs. We know the season. We know our Master is coming. And so we watch.
You cannot afford to be spiritually asleep.

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2. It Will Not Be Done in Secret

Matthew 24:27 says that as the lightning comes out of the east and shines even unto the west, so shall the Lord’s coming be. The Lord’s return will not be a secret event and the secret of those who have been pretending to be children of God will be revealed on that day.

This is a sobering truth. There are people who look like Christians, talk like Christians, and even serve in church like Christians — but their hearts are far from God. They are pretending. They are hiding secret sins. They are living double lives. But on that day, every secret will be exposed. Every mask will be removed. Every hidden thing will be brought to light.
You cannot pretend your way into heaven. You can only be transformed by the Spirit of God from the inside out.

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3. Jesus Is Coming for a Pure and Spotless Bride

When Jesus returns, only those whose garments are spotless will go with Him. Daddy explains clearly that the garment refers to your life.
It is not the clothes you wear. It is not your outward appearance. It is your life. Your character. Your conduct. Your thoughts. Your words. Your heart. Only those who allow the Lord to sanctify and cleanse them will be His bride on that day (Ephesians 5:26-27).

Salvation is not a one-time event — it is a continuous relationship. Yes, we are saved by grace through faith. But that grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world (Titus 2:11-12). The bride of Christ is not just forgiven — she is sanctified.

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4. The Days of Noah and Lot — A Warning We Cannot Ignore

Daddy draws our attention to how Jesus likened His return to the days of Noah and the days of Lot. Here are two scriptures to study personally:

Luke 21:34-36
Notice what Jesus says will cause people to be caught unawares: surfeiting (excessive eating and drinking), drunkenness, and the cares of this life. It is not that people will be committing obvious, scandalous sins. It is that their hearts will be weighed down by the ordinary things of life.

1 John 3:2-3
Here is the secret of a ready bride: the hope of Christ’s return produces purity. The person who truly believes Jesus is coming back will purify themselves. Not because they are trying to earn salvation, but because they love Him and want to be like Him. The expectation of seeing Jesus face to face produces a desire to be holy.

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Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We live in a world that is becoming more and more like the days of Noah and Lot. People are consumed with money, pleasure, entertainment, and self. Sin is celebrated. Righteousness is mocked. And many people — including many Christians — are living as though Jesus is not coming back.

The question is not just “Will you be ready?” — it is also “Are you ready right now?”

It is not too late to get ready. If there is sin in your life, confess it now. If your heart has grown cold, ask the Holy Spirit to rekindle the fire. If you have been pretending, stop pretending. Come to Jesus as you are — but do not stay as you are. Let Him cleanse you, sanctify you, and prepare you for His return.
The bridegroom is coming. Make yourself ready.

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Action Steps

1. Repent Today — Is there any sin you have been tolerating? Any secret you have been hiding? Any area where you are pretending? Write it down. Confess it to God. Commit to a daily time of prayer and Bible reading.

2. Live with Eternity in View — Before every decision you make today — in your speech, your actions, your relationships, your entertainment — ask yourself: “If Jesus returned right now, would I be with him in eternity?” Let that question guide your choices.

3. Tell Others — Do you know someone who is not ready for the Lord’s return? Share the gospel with them. You may be the only one who tells them the truth before it is too late.

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Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You with all my heart for the promise of Your Son’s return. Thank You for loving me enough to warn me, to prepare me, and to call me to be Your spotless bride, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have been unprepared. Forgive me for being spiritually asleep, for tolerating sin, and for pretending to be what I am not, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, cleanse me from every stain. Wash me with the blood of Jesus. Let my garment be spotless and my life be holy when You come, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, keep me awake and watchful. Let me never be caught off guard by Your return. Let me be found ready, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, expose every hidden thing in my life. Every secret sin, every false pretense, every double life — let it be brought to the light and dealt with by Your Spirit, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, sanctify me daily. Do not let me be satisfied with forgiveness alone. Let me be transformed into the likeness of Your Son, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, use me to prepare others. Give me boldness and compassion to share the gospel and to warn those who are not ready. Let me not enter heaven alone, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 4 October 2026 devotional for today is WILL YOU BE READY? I.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 4 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WILL YOU BE READY? I

MEMORISE:

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Acts 1:11

READ: 2 Peter 3:3-14

3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 4 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

One of the reasons I spent three years studying Elijah was that he was gloriously taken to heaven without having to taste death. If I could have my way, I also would prefer not to die but rather be raptured (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Ever since I have learnt of the rapture, my prayer every night before I sleep has been, “Lord, if You return before tomorrow, please don’t leave me behind.”

The realisation that tomorrow may never come, and that the Lord may return before sunrise, has kept me on my toes since I surrendered my life to Jesus. He can even come this very night. It is clearly written in Luke 17:34 that two people will be on the same bed; one will be taken, and the other will be left behind. If Jesus returns tonight, will you be with Him in glory, or will you be left behind?

Today, I will discuss three out of six crucial things you should know about the Lord’s second coming. The remaining three will be discussed tomorrow.

1. It is in two phases: The first phase is the rapture when Jesus descends from heaven to receive believers who have died and those who are still alive unto Himself (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). The second phase is His glorious return, which all eyes shall behold (Revelation 1:7, Revelation 19:11-16).
2. It is imminent: Although it may seem delayed, Jesus will return soon. Ignore people who speak and act as if He will never return. Peter already spoke about them in today’s Bible reading, how they will arise in the last days to challenge this truth. Sadly, many pastors have not preached about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ in years. Beloved, don’t lose focus; keep in mind that Jesus’ return is closer than you think. I know His coming seems to be delayed, but God’s measurement of time is different from man’s measurement, as today’s Bible reading also tells us.
3. It is certain: Jesus’ return is certain, and there is nothing anyone can do to change it. Today’s Bible reading also tells us that the Lord is not slack concerning His promise. He has promised to return, and it is certain that He will (Acts 1:10-11).

In Matthew 24:4-51, Jesus gave us numerous signs of His coming, and one of the prominent signs is that many deceivers will arise and many will be deceived. I pray that you will not be deceived in any way, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to be fully prepared
for the second coming of Your Son, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 7-9

HYMN: Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 4 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

The Open Heaven devotional for today, titled “Will You Be Ready? I,” delivers one of the most urgent truths in all of Scripture: Jesus Christ is coming back, and He could come at any moment. Grounded in Acts 1:11, 2 Peter 3:3-14, and 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, it calls every believer to live with a constant awareness that tomorrow may never come — and that the Lord may return before sunrise.

The realization that tomorrow may never come, and that the Lord may return before sunrise, has kept Daddy on his toes since he surrendered his life to Jesus. And he asks each of us the same question: If Jesus returns tonight, will you be with Him in glory, or will you be left behind?

1. His Coming Is in Two Phases

Daddy begins by clarifying a truth that many believers confuse: the second coming of Christ is not a single event but two distinct phases.

The first phase is the rapture — when Jesus descends from heaven to receive believers who have died and those who are still alive unto Himself (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). This is the moment when the dead in Christ rise first, and we who are alive and remain are caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. It is sudden. It is silent to the world. It is glorious for the Church.

The second phase is His glorious return, which all eyes shall behold (Revelation 1:7, Revelation 19:11-16). At that time, He will come with ten thousands of His saints, riding on a white horse, with a sharp sword proceeding from His mouth, to judge the nations and establish His kingdom.

Why is this distinction important? Because many people think they will have time to repent when they see Jesus coming in the clouds. But the rapture happens before that visible return. When Jesus comes for His bride, the world will not see Him — only His own will be caught up. And once that door closes, it closes forever.

2. His Coming Is Imminent

Although it may seem delayed, Jesus will return soon. He warns us to ignore people who speak and act as if He will never return.

Peter already spoke about them in today’s Bible reading. In 2 Peter 3:3-4, he wrote: “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.”

These scoffers are not just unbelievers — they can be found in the church too. Sadly, many pastors have not preached about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ in years. The pulpits have become silent about His return. And when the pulpit is silent about His return, the pew becomes careless about holiness.

But beloved, don’t lose focus. Keep in mind that Jesus’ return is closer than you think. Yes, His coming seems to be delayed — but God’s measurement of time is different from man’s measurement. As 2 Peter 3:8 tells us, “One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”

3. His Coming Is Certain

Jesus’ return is certain, and there is nothing anyone can do to change it.

Today’s Bible reading tells us that the Lord is not slack concerning His promise. He has promised to return, and it is certain that He will (Acts 1:10-11). When Jesus ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives, two angels stood beside the disciples and said, “Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”

He came the first time as a baby in a manger. He will come the second time as King of kings and Lord of lords. He came the first time to save. He will come the second time to judge. He came the first time in humility. He will come the second time in glory. And just as surely as He came the first time, He will come again.

In Matthew 24:4-51, Jesus gave us numerous signs of His coming. One prominent sign is that many deceivers will arise and many will be deceived. Daddy prays that you will not be deceived in any way, in Jesus’ name. And indeed, that is our prayer too.

4. The Signs Are All Around Us

The word of God gives numerous signs of His coming, with deception being one of the most prominent. Look at these two scriptures.

Matthew 24:12-13 — “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”

1 Thessalonians 5:2-4 — “For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.”

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Relating This to Your Everyday Life

It is easy to live as though Jesus is not coming back. We get caught up in our daily routines: work, family, bills, plans for the future. We make long-term plans without ever factoring in the possibility that Jesus might return before we fulfill them. We procrastinate on getting right with God, assuming we will have time later.

But Daddy’s prayer — “Lord, if You return before tomorrow, please don’t leave me behind” — reveals a different way to live. It is a life of constant readiness. It is a life that holds earthly things loosely and eternal things tightly.

What would change in your life today if you truly believed Jesus could return tonight? If you would do it tonight, you should do it now. Because tonight may never come — but His coming will.

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Action Steps

1. Make Daddy’s Prayer Your Own — Every night before you sleep, pray: “Lord, if You return before tomorrow, please don’t leave me behind.” Let this prayer become a daily habit that keeps your heart ready.

2. Deal with Any Unconfessed Sin Today — Do not postpone repentance. If there is something between you and God, settle it now. Confess it. Forsake it. Receive His forgiveness.

4. Live Watchfully — Make time each day to read your Bible, pray, and examine your heart. Stay connected to a Bible-believing church. Surround yourself with believers who take the Second Coming seriously.

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Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You with all my heart for the blessed hope of the rapture — that one day Jesus will come and take His bride home. Thank You for preparing a place for me, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have lived as though Jesus is not coming back. Forgive me for procrastinating on repentance and for letting my love grow cold, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, keep me alert and watchful. Let me never be caught off guard by Your return. Let me be found ready in You, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, deliver me from every deception in these last days. Keep my eyes on Your Word and my ears tuned to Your Spirit, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, I want to be among those who are taken and not those who are left behind. If Jesus returns tonight, let me be with Him in glory, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, give me the grace to live a holy life. Let me be found of You in peace, without spot, and blameless at Your appearing, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, use me to wake others up. Give me boldness to share the gospel and love to warn the wicked. Let me be found faithful when You return, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 3 October 2026 devotional for today is DON’T HARDEN YOUR HEART.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 3 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DON’T HARDEN YOUR HEART

MEMORISE:

Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 28:14

READ: Psalm 95:8-11

Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.
10 Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:
11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 3 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

There is great danger in hardening one’s heart to the word of God. In Revelation 2:7, the Bible says, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches…” In today’s world, many people are unwilling to listen to God’s word, especially when it condemns their wrongdoings. They mock and neglect genuine men of God and despise God’s ordinances. They are usually found in churches where sin is not condemned and where ungodly doctrines are taught. The Bible tells us that such people are at risk of eternal damnation if they refuse to heed His word (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12).

Many professing Christians pick only what favours them from God’s word. However, what they do not know is that they cannot experience the fullness of God when they choose only what they want to hear from Him. In fact, many times, the things that position us for God’s blessings are the things we do not want to hear or experience. It was the shame and the cross that positioned Jesus for glory (Hebrews 12:2). Also, in Joseph’s case, it was the pit and the prison that positioned him for the palace.

Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the word of God is “quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow…” God’s word convicts; it does not condemn. Whenever a fellow hears God’s word and it pierces through his or her heart, such a person should not get offended. Instead, he or she should see it as an opportunity to be corrected and transformed.

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:37-38

In the Scripture above, Peter preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to some people in Jerusalem, and they were convicted in their hearts. Following their conviction, they became saved and were baptised (Acts 2:41). Beloved, when you hear God’s word, do not harden your heart. Let His word convict, correct, and instruct you so that you will be thoroughly furnished unto all good works (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me a teachable heart that is quick
to receive and obey Your word, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 5-6

HYMN: Ancient Words

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 3 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

The Open Heaven devotional for today, titled “Don’t Harden Your Heart,” delivers a sober warning that every believer needs to hear — especially in these last days. Grounded in Psalm 95:8-11, Proverbs 28:14, and Hebrews 4:12, it calls us to keep our hearts soft and tender before God, always ready to receive His word — even when it corrects us.

Daddy makes it clear from the outset: there is great danger in hardening your heart to the word of God. In a generation where many only want to hear messages that make them feel good, this word is a timely wake-up call. The Word of God is not designed to merely tickle our ears — it is designed to transform our lives. But transformation only happens when we receive it with humility.

1. The Danger of Selective Hearing

Daddy opens with a piercing observation: many people today are unwilling to listen to God’s word, especially when it condemns their wrongdoings. They mock and neglect genuine men of God. They despise God’s ordinances. And significantly, they are usually found in churches where sin is not condemned and where ungodly doctrines are taught.

The Bible tells us that such people are at risk of eternal damnation if they refuse to heed His word (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12). This is serious, beloved. It is not just about missing a blessing — it is about missing eternity.
The Word of God is not a buffet where you pick only what you like. It is a full meal designed to nourish every area of your life. It is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Tim 4:16)

2. The Blessings Hidden in What You Don’t Want to Hear

Daddy shares a powerful truth: many professing Christians pick only what favours them from God’s word. However, what they do not know is that they cannot experience the fullness of God when they choose only what they want to hear from Him.
In fact, many times, the things that position us for God’s blessings are the things we do not want to hear or experience.

Think about it. It was the shame and the cross that positioned Jesus for glory (Hebrews 12:2). It was the pit and the prison that positioned Joseph for the palace. The path to the throne always passes through the valley. The path to the crown always passes through the cross.
The word that pricks you is often the word that promotes you.

3. Conviction Is Not Condemnation

Daddy brings us to Hebrews 4:12:
God’s word convicts; it does not condemn. There is a difference. Conviction draws you closer to God and leads to repentance.
Condemnation pushes you away from God and leads to shame and despair. Whenever a fellow hears God’s word and it pierces through his or her heart, such a person should not get offended. Instead, he or she should see it as an opportunity to be corrected and transformed.

If the word pricks you, don’t run from it. Run to God with it. Conviction is not your enemy; it is your friend. It is the Holy Spirit loving you enough to tell you the truth.

4. The Right Response to Conviction

In Acts 2:37-38, Peter preached the gospel to a crowd in Jerusalem, and the Bible says they were “pricked in their heart.” They did not get angry. They did not walk away. They did not accuse Peter of being judgmental. Instead, they asked, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

Peter’s response was simple: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

And what happened? About three thousand souls were saved that day (Acts 2:41). Their soft hearts led to salvation — not just for them, but for thousands of others.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

It is easy to harden our hearts without even realizing it. We hear a sermon and feel convicted, but we push it to the back of our minds. We read a scripture that challenges us, but we close the Bible and forget about it. We have a friend who gently corrects us, but we get defensive and distance ourselves from them.

Hardening your heart is not a dramatic event. It is a slow, subtle process. And it happens every time you hear God’s voice and choose not to respond.
Do not be like Rehoboam who “did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord” (2 Chr 12:14).

Action Steps

1. Examine Your Heart Today — Ask yourself honestly: “Is there any area of my life where I have been resisting God’s word?” Write it down. Acknowledge it. Bring it before God.

2. Respond to the Last Conviction You Ignored — Think back to the last time God pricked your heart about something. What did He tell you to do? Did you obey? If not, do it today. Don’t delay.

3. Pray for a Tender Heart Daily — Make it a daily prayer: “Lord, keep my heart soft. Don’t let me become hardened to Your voice. Teach me to receive correction with joy and to obey immediately.”

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Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You with all my heart for Your Word that corrects, instructs, and transforms. I bless You for loving me enough to speak truth into my life, in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have hardened my heart to Your voice. Forgive me for resisting correction and ignoring Your conviction, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, give me a soft and teachable heart. Let me never become so familiar with Your Word that it no longer pricks my conscience, in Jesus’ name.

4. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of selective hearing. Help me to receive Your Word in its fullness — even the parts that are uncomfortable, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, let every conviction in my heart lead to repentance and transformation. Do not let me be a hearer of the Word only, but a doer also, in Jesus’ name.

6. Lord, remove every hardness of heart caused by sin, pride, offense, or delay. Soften me with Your Spirit and make me sensitive to Your voice again, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, as I hear Your Word today, give me the grace to respond immediately. Let me be like the three thousand souls in Acts 2 who received the Word with joy and were saved, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 2 October 2026 devotional for today is REMAIN GRATEFUL.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 2 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REMAIN GRATEFUL

MEMORISE:

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Psalm 26:7

READ: Psalm 103:1-5

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 2 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Some time ago, I went to a man’s house to conduct a programme. It was a night programme, and the owner of the house asked me to spend the night at his house afterwards because it was too late for me to return home. I obliged, and in the morning, he asked me to wait for breakfast. When it was time to eat, a chef came and asked my host what he wanted to eat.

After so much back and forth, my host finally decided that he would have bread and eggs for breakfast. Then, for the next few minutes, another back-and-forth ensued because the chef asked my host how he wanted his eggs prepared – scrambled, poached, or fried – before he finally settled on boiled eggs. Then, it was time for another debate: how do you want your egg boiled, hard-boiled or medium-boiled? By then, it had been more than 25 minutes, and I had gotten really hungry.

Finally, the chef turned to me when he finished with his boss and asked, “Sir, what will you eat?” I told him to give me anything he had. He said he had bread and eggs, and I said it was fine. Then, he asked if I wanted an omelette or bacon, the number of eggs I wanted, and so on. I told him that anything was fine, as long as it was enough to satisfy my hunger. After the whole ordeal, I thought to myself that even though I had no money, I had a good appetite at least. Child of God, while you may not have everything you desire in life yet, you must be grateful for the things you have.

Ecclesiastes 6:2 says that the sight of the eyes is better than the wandering of desire. Many people are not grateful for what they have because they are consumed with thinking about the things they want. They do not appreciate the things they can see because of their wandering desires. Beloved, if God has given you the gift of life, be grateful.

Ecclesiastes 9:4 says that as long as you are joined to all the living, there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion. As long as you are alive, there is hope that you will achieve the things you desire. Don’t be so focused on the things you wish you had that you forget to appreciate God for all you already have. In all things, give thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to remain grateful
for all You have done for me, in Jesus’ name.

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Matthew 1-4

HYMN: Praise to the Lord

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

The Open Heaven devotional for today, titled “Remain Grateful,” delivers a message that is simple enough for a child to understand yet deep enough to transform a lifetime. Grounded in Psalm 103:1-5 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18, it calls us to a lifestyle of thanksgiving — not because life is perfect, but because God is faithful.

Daddy reminds us that gratitude is not about having everything you want; it is about appreciating everything you have. 
In a world that constantly screams “You don’t have enough. In a world that persistently echoes what “you lack”.
This word is a holy interruption. It pulls us back to the feet of the Giver and reminds us to always do what Psalm 103:2 says: ‘Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits’

1. The Breakfast That Took Forever — A Lesson in Contentment

Daddy shares a story from a night programme he attended. His host asked him to spend the night, and in the morning, invited him to wait for breakfast. What followed was almost comical. A chef quizzed the host about what he wanted for about twenty-five minutes.
When the chef finally turned to him, Pastor simply said, “Give me anything you have, as long as it satisfies my hunger.”

Here is the heart of it: Daddy was not as rich as the man. He didn’t focus on that. But he had a good appetite. He realized something to be grateful for.
Child of God, while you may not have everything you desire yet, you must be grateful for the things you do have. The fact that you can eat at all is a blessing. The fact that you have an appetite is a blessing. The fact that you are alive to read this is a blessing.

2. The Wandering Desire That Steals Your Joy

Daddy points us to Ecclesiastes 6:2, where Solomon describes a man to whom God gave riches, wealth, and honor — yet he lacked nothing his heart desired. But God did not give him the power to enjoy it. A foreigner consumed it. Solomon calls this vanity and an evil affliction.

Then Pastor adds this piercing truth: “The sight of the eyes is better than the wandering of desire.”
Many people are not grateful for what they have because they are consumed with thinking about what they want. Their desires wander endlessly — always chasing the next thing, the next achievement, the next possession. They cannot appreciate what is right in front of them because their eyes are fixed on what is far away.

3. The Hope of the Living

This brings us to Ecclesiastes 9:4: “For as long as you are joined to all the living, there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion.”
In Bible times, dogs were not pets — they were scavengers, despised and considered unclean. Lions were symbols of royalty, strength, and dignity. Yet Solomon says a living dog is better than a dead lion. Why? Because as long as you are alive, there is hope.

You may feel like a “dog” right now — overlooked, despised, struggling. But you are alive! And as long as there is life, there is hope. Your story is not over. Your breakthrough is not cancelled. Your miracle is not buried. The fact that you woke up this morning is proof that God still has a plan for you.

4. Gratitude: A Command, Not a Suggestion

1 Thessalonians 5:18: “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Notice carefully: it says in everything, not for everything. You don’t have to thank God for the pain, the loss, or the delay. But in the middle of it, you can thank Him because you know He is working all things together for your good. Gratitude is not denial of pain. It is defiance against despair.

To deepen your understanding, study these two scriptures:

Philippians 4:11-12
Paul learned contentment. It was not automatic — he learned it. Gratitude is a skill you develop, not a feeling you wait for. And notice this: contentment is not about having nothing; it’s about not letting what you lack rob you of joy for what you have. Paul did not say he felt content; he said he learned to be content. That means you can learn it too.

Lamentations 3:22-23
Every morning you wake up is a fresh download of God’s mercy. You didn’t earn it. You didn’t deserve it. But He gave it anyway. That alone is worth a lifetime of thanksgiving. Even in the midst of tears, Jeremiah declared that God’s mercies are new every morning. If you are still breathing, mercy is still flowing. And if mercy is still flowing, gratitude should still be flowing too.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

Let’s be real — life is hard. Prices are high. Bills are due. Dreams feel delayed. People are stressed. And in the middle of all that, it is so easy to focus on what is missing.
But today, Daddy is calling us to a different posture. He is calling us to look at what we have, not just what we want. To thank God for the small things — the breath in your lungs, the food on your table, the clothes on your back, the people in your life, the mercy that woke you up this morning.

You may not have everything you desire yet. But you have something. And that something is worth thanking God for.

When the widow of the prophet appreciated the little oil she had, it multiplied to pay their debts.
As you thank God for what you have, He gives you what you don’t have.

Action Steps

1. Write a “Gratitude List” Today — Take a pen and paper and write down 10 things God has done for you that you have never thanked Him for. Thank Him for each one, out loud.

2. Stop Complaining — Make a conscious decision not to complain about anything. Instead, replace every complaint with a thanksgiving. Watch how your perspective shifts.

3. Thank Someone Who Has Blessed You — Call, text, or visit someone who has been a blessing in your life and tell them thank you. Gratitude should not be silent.

4. Meditate on Psalm 103:1-5 Daily — Read it slowly. Personalize it. Let it remind you of all His benefits: forgiveness, healing, redemption, lovingkindness, tender mercies, and satisfaction. Let gratitude become your daily habit.

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Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You with all my heart for the gift of life, for waking me up this morning, and for Your mercy that is new every day. I bless Your holy name, in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have complained instead of giving thanks. Forgive me for focusing on what I lack and ignoring what You have already provided, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, deliver me from the trap of wandering desires. Help me to be content with what I have and to trust You for what is coming, in Jesus’ name.

4. Lord, open my eyes to see all Your benefits — forgiveness, healing, redemption, lovingkindness, and tender mercies. Let gratitude fill my heart every day, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, as long as I am alive, I have hope. I thank You that my story is not over and my miracle is not cancelled. Let hope arise in my heart today, in Jesus’ name.

6. Lord, make me like the one leper who returned to say thank you. Let my life be a living sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, in every situation — the good, the bad, and the waiting — teach me to give thanks. Let gratitude be my lifestyle, my weapon, and my testimony, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 1 October 2026 devotional for today is PRAYERS FOR YOUR NATION.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 1 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR YOUR NATION

MEMORISE:

Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people.
Deuteronomy 32:43

READ: Psalm 80:1-7

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.
2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
3 Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
4 O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
5 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure.
6 Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves.
7 Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 1 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY PRAYERS

1. Father, I thank You for my nation. Thank You for Your mighty hand of power that has sustained us over the years.
2. Father, please have mercy on my nation. Let Your abundant mercy preserve us from evil, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, please put godly men and women in leadership positions. Please Lord, let Your will be done in this nation, in Jesus’ name.
4. Father, please let Your wisdom guide the hearts of our leaders and those in authority. Give them the grace to lead us right, in Jesus’ name.
5. Lord, please arrest the hearts of kidnappers, ritualists, oppressors, and other evil people in my nation. Let them not know peace until they turn from their wicked ways and surrender to You, in Jesus’ name.
6. Father, please let every aspect of my nation’s economy thrive and prosper. Cause the breath of Your peace and grace to blow across every sector, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, please let the positive prophecies that have been spoken over my nation come to pass. Please, establish Your word concerning this nation, in Jesus’ name.
8. Father, please let Your light shine over my nation. Let every form of confusion and stagnation come to an end, and let Your light bring stability and progress, in Jesus’ name.
9. Father, please let there be peace in my nation. Remove tribalism, strife, racism, and all forms of darkness that turn people against one another, in Jesus’ name.
10. Father, please strengthen and guide our youths. Let our youths rise to take their rightful place in every sector of the economy. Let them not get carried away with youthful lusts, in Jesus’ name.
11. Father, please destroy every plan of the devil to plunge my nation into sorrow. Let Your joy fill this land, and make us fruitful in all areas, in Jesus’ name.
12. Your personal prayer points for your nation.

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Malachi 1-4

HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

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The Open Heaven 30 September 2026 devotional for today is YOU HAVE A PURPOSE.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOU HAVE A PURPOSE

MEMORISE:
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end
Jeremiah 29:11

READ: Jeremiah 1:4-10

4 Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
6 Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.
7 But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

8 Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord.
9 Then the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the Lord said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.
10 See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

After Jesus resurrected from the dead, He visited His disciples in John 20:19-22 and said to them.””…as my Father hath sent me, even so send l you.”
When God comes into a person’s life, He will give the person a purpose for his or her life. He will share His thoughts and plans with the person and show him or her what the future holds. He will do this because He desires His children to live purposeful lives.

Many people are drifting through life because they haven’t encountered Jesus. They do anything that appeals to them because they have not discovered why God created them. For instance, some of them engage in fraudulent acts just to make money. At the end of the day, they realise that life is more than having money.
Such people become rich but miserable because the wealth they amassed, which they thought would bring them joy and tultilment, did not. They soon discover that their lives lack meaning despite their wealth. They do not know God’s purpose for their lives, so they continually strive to achieve the next big thing. Unfortunately, after each seemingly big achievement, they tend to sink into despair because they feel as if something is still missing in their lives.

Child of God, no amount of money, fame, or achievement can make a person fulfilled. As long as a person lives outside God’s purpose for his or her life, such a person will not know what true fulfilment is. I have had the opportunity to mingle with the high and mighty, and I have discovered that some people who are poor by societal definitions have more joy and peace than many of them. In today’s memory verse, the Almighty God says that He knows the plans He has towards you, and that they are good.

Beloved, God has a specific plan for your life, and it is only when you align yourself with His plan that you will experience fulfilment. To know His purpose for your lite, you must cultivate an intimate relationship with Him because He created you, and no product can fultil its true purpose outside its manufacturer’s intention and specifications. As you spend quality time with your Maker in prayer and studying His word, your true purpose will become evident. I pray that God will continually guide you along the path of your purpose in Him and supply you with the grace and wisdom to fulfil it, in Jesus name.

REFLECTION

Do you know God’s purpose for your life, and are you walking in it?

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Zechariah 11-14

Open Heavens HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

The Open Heavens devotional for today, titled “You Have a Purpose”, delivers a deeply grounding truth: you did not appear on this earth by accident. Grounded in Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Jeremiah 29:11.

It shows us that before you were ever formed in your mother’s womb, God knew you, sanctified you, and set you apart for a specific assignment.

1. The Illusion of Empty Success
It draws our attention to a tragic pattern in our modern world: people drifting aimlessly through life because they have not encountered Jesus and discovered their divine purpose.

When people lack spiritual direction, they tend to do whatever appeals to them to fill the void—including turning to fraudulent or dishonest acts just to make money. Here is the painful reality: wealth amassed outside of God’s will always leaves a person rich but completely miserable. Because they do not know God’s purpose, they chase one worldly milestone after another, only to sink into deep despair after each achievement because that persistent, empty “missing piece” remains.

2. Joy Over Status

Daddy shares a beautiful, eye-opening observation from his own life. Having had the opportunity to mingle with the high and mighty of society, He notes that some people who are considered poor by worldly standards actually possess far more genuine joy and peace than many of the wealthy and powerful.

True fulfillment has absolutely nothing to do with your bank balance, your fame, or your earthly status. It is found solely in aligning your life with the good plans and thoughts that God has established for you.

3. The Manufacturer’s Specifications

To make this spiritual principle easy to understand, Daddy uses the brilliant analogy of a manufacturer and a product. No product can ever fulfil its true purpose outside its manufacturer’s original intention and specifications.

If you buy a smartphone, you cannot use it to hammer a nail into a wall; if you do, you will destroy it because you are violating its design. In the exact same way, when you try to force your life into a shape, career, or relationship that God never designed for you, you will experience frustration and brokenness. The only way to discover your “specs” is to go back to your Creator.

Rise Above Your Limitations

When God called Jeremiah to be a prophet to the nations, Jeremiah immediately shrunk back in fear, crying: “Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child”.

How often do we say the same thing to God in our everyday lives? When God prompts you to take a step of faith, start a business, lead a fellowship, or raise your family in holiness, your natural insecurity screams: “I am not qualified. I am too young. I don’t have the right background.”

But look at God’s response to Jeremiah: “Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee… Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee”. God did not need Jeremiah’s eloquence; He only needed his obedience. God reached out, touched his mouth, put His words in Jeremiah’s lips, and set him over nations to root out, pull down, build, and plant.

To deepen our understanding of this divine calling, let us look at two scriptures not found in the devotional:

• Ephesians 2:10: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” You are God’s masterpiece. The “good works” you are meant to accomplish were already prepared before you even arrived.
• Colossians 4:17: “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” Fulfilling your purpose requires active attention, focus, and a refusal to be distracted by worldly definitions of success.

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Relating This to Your Everyday Life

It is incredibly easy to get caught up in the rat race of modern life. Society constantly pressures us to believe that our value is tied to our titles, our houses, or the brand of car we drive. You might be working incredibly hard, climbing a career ladder, yet waking up every morning with a heavy sense of emptiness.

Today’s message is a loving invitation to step off the treadmill of human striving. Stop trying to manufacture your own destiny; discover your purpose. Run back to the “Secret Place”. As you spend quality time with your Maker in prayer and in the study of His Word, the blueprint of your life will naturally begin to unfold.

Action Steps

1. Ditch the World’s Yardstick: Write down your current goals. Honestly evaluate them and ask: “Am I chasing this for God’s glory, or simply to prove something to society?”
2. Commune with your Maker Daily: Set aside at least 15 minutes of uninterrupted quiet time every morning to study the Bible and converse with God, asking Him to reveal His specifications for your life. Also keep the thought of God constantly throughout the day.
3. Reject Ungodly Shortcuts: If you are currently facing financial pressure, firmly resolve to reject any dishonest, fraudulent, or compromising shortcuts. Trust that God’s good plans will sustain you in His perfect timing.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You with all my heart because You knew me, set me apart, and beautifully ordained my life with a glorious purpose before I was ever formed in my mother’s womb, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord Jesus, deliver me from the spirit of aimless drifting; shine Your light upon my path and let me clearly discover why You created me, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, let Your Holy Spirit deliver me from the trap of empty worldly achievements and ungodly wealth; fill my heart with Your supernatural peace and joy, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, silence every voice of insecurity and fear in my life that says “I am only a child”; clothe me with divine boldness to go wherever You send me, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, put Your words in my mouth and let Your hand touch my life today, empowering me to pull down demonic barriers and build up Your kingdom, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, grant me the grace and discipline to cultivate a deep, intimate relationship with You daily through prayer and the study of Your Word, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, let Your perfect thoughts of peace and Your expected end for my health, my family, and my career be fully established according to Your perfect will, in Jesus’ name

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The Open Heaven 29 September 2026 devotional for today is THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST

MEMORISE:

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8

READ: Acts 5:25-33

25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.

29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s memory verse, Jesus told His disciples that they would receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon them, and it happened exactly as He had said (Acts 2:1-43). The moment the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will suddenly become strong.
You will become bold and empowered to achieve great things because Zechariah 4:6 says,….Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”

Many people have failed in various endeavours because they have been trying to function solely by their own power. As long as a person keeps trying to do things solely by his or her own strength, there is a high probability that such a person will fail. However, when the Holy Spirit empowers a person, he or she is assured of a positive outcome.

The power of the Holy Spirit turns cowards into mighty men and weaklings into great terrors to the kingdom of darkness. When this power came upon the apostles, the men who had been hiding from the religious leaders of their time began to confront them boldly. Today’s Bible reading reveals how Peter, who denied knowing Jesus when a maidservant pointed out that he was one of His disciples, boldly spoke about Jesus before those who threatened his life.

I recall vividly that after I got born again at the University of Lagos in 1973, I had a Head of Department whose name was Professor Chike Obi.

He was the greatest mathematician Africa had ever produced. Humanly speaking, he was a very good man, but I wondered how someone could be that good and not know the love of Christ. One Sunday evening in church, we prayed and were told to go and win souls, and I said, “When I get to the office tomorrow, ‘ll preach to my Head of Department.” When I got to the office, I went to him to say, “Good morning, sir,” and he thanked me in such a way that I froze and ran away. When I was baptised in the Holy Spirit, however, I became bold to preach to him. I received the power to succeed, win souls, and plant churches, and the power to win in life was also given to me.
Beloved, I pray for you today that you will receive the power of the Holy Spirit just as I did and be empowered to reign in life and be a fruitful witness for Christ, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Dear Lord, please baptise me with the power
of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus name.

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Zechariah 6-10

Open Heavens HYMN 50: CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s empowering message addresses the ultimate secret to living a victorious, successful, and impactful life: the power of the Holy Ghost.

Too many Christians are struggling, feeling defeated, and failing in their careers, marriages, and ministries because they are trying to face life’s battles using only their limited human strength.

But Daddy delivers a beautiful truth: the moment the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you receive a supernatural infusion of strength, boldness, and capacity that completely bypasses human limitations.

1. The Turnaround Power of the Spirit

The devotional points out that the Holy Spirit has the supernatural ability to turn cowards into mighty giants and weaklings into massive terrors to the kingdom of darkness.

To show us this, Pastor contrasts two seasons in the life of Apostle Peter:

• The Season of Fear: Before receiving the Holy Spirit, Peter was so terrified of association with Jesus that he denied even knowing Him when a simple maidservant pointed him out. He, along with the other disciples, spent his days hiding from the religious authorities of his day.
• The Season of Boldness: The moment the Holy Spirit descended on them, everything changed. In our Bible reading, we see Peter standing directly before the very high priest and council who had threatened his life, boldly declaring that he must obey God rather than men.

2. The Limits of Human Strength: UNILAG Testimony

To show us that this power is not just for the ancient apostles, Daddy shares a highly relatable personal testimony from his days at university. After he got born again at the University of Lagos in 1973, he felt a burning desire to share the love of Christ with his Head of Department, Professor Chike Obi. Professor Obi was the greatest mathematician Africa had ever produced and a very good man, but he did not know Jesus.

One Sunday evening, after a church service where the congregation was challenged to go out and win souls, Daddy resolved: “When I get to the office tomorrow, I’ll preach to my Head of Department”. However, when Monday morning came, Pastor walked in, said a simple “Good morning, sir,” and was so frozen by fear at how the professor thanked him that he literally ran out of the office!

It was only after Daddy Adeboye was baptised in the Holy Spirit that he received the supernatural boldness to return and preach to his brilliant HOD. That same baptism gave him the power to win souls, plant churches, and win in life.

As Zechariah 4:6 reminds us, it is “not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts”. Trying to navigate life on your own strength is a recipe for failure, but partnering with the Holy Spirit guarantees a positive outcome.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

It is incredibly easy to try and run our modern lives on the fuel of our own intelligence, connections, or hard work. You might be struggling to manage a stressful business, raise your children in a challenging world, or stand up for your Christian values in a highly toxic or corrupt office environment.

When you rely on your own “might”:

• You easily get exhausted, overwhelmed, and burnt out.
• You stay quiet when you know you should speak up, paralyzed by what people might think of you.
• You hit human limitations and find yourself failing despite your best efforts.

To deepen our understanding of this spiritual fuel, let us look at two scriptures not mentioned in the devotional:

• 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Fear is a spiritual chain, but the Holy Spirit is the breaker of that chain. Boldness is your birthright.
• Judges 15:14-15: When the Philistines came shouting against Samson, the Bible records that the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him. Instantly, the thick ropes on his arms melted like burnt flax, and he defeated a thousand enemies with the jawbone of a donkey.

Life Example:

Imagine a Christian corporate professional who is terrified of public speaking or presenting to senior executives. They spend weeks preparing, sweating, and losing sleep, yet their presentations still fall flat because of their anxiety. But if that professional pauses, prays, and invites the Holy Spirit to take over their mind and tongue before they step into the meeting room, a supernatural calm takes over. They speak with an unusual wisdom and clarity that leaves their audience in absolute awe. That is the Holy Spirit injecting supernatural excellence into your ordinary career!

Action Steps

1. Acknowledge Your Limitations: Stop trying to figure everything out on your own. Explicitly say to God today: “Father, I admit that my own strength is not enough. I cannot run this business, raise these children, or handle this career giant without Your Spirit.”
2. Ask for the Baptism and Daily Infilling: If you have never been baptised in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues, actively seek this gift. If you are already baptised, make it a daily habit to ask for a fresh infilling of His power every morning before you step out.
3. Step Out in Boldness: Don’t wait for the feeling of fear to completely disappear before you obey God. Like Daddy returning to preach to his HOD, take that step of faith, open your mouth, and trust that the Holy Spirit will supply the words and the power as you go.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You with all my heart for the gift of the Holy Spirit, my Comforter, my Counselor, and the ultimate source of my spiritual strength, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for every area of my life where I have proudly relied on my own intelligence, power, and connections instead of trusting in Your Spirit, in Jesus’ name.
3. Dear Lord, please baptise me afresh with the fire and power of the Holy Spirit; let Your divine wind blow over every area of my weakness today, in Jesus’ name.
4. Father, let the power of the Holy Spirit turn every trace of fear, cowardice, and timidity in my heart into supernatural boldness and apostolic courage, in Jesus’ name.
5. Lord, endue me with unusual grace and power to be a fruitful witness for Christ, giving me the boldness to preach the gospel to kings, leaders, and giants in my generation, in Jesus’ name.
6. Father, let the power of the Holy Spirit break every chain of limitation, stagnancy, and failure in my career, business, and family, causing me to reign and win in life, in Jesus’ name.
7. Lord, make my life a massive terror to the kingdom of darkness; let Your presence within me scatter every demonic conspiracy and establish Your victory in my home, in Jesus’ name

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