Category: Open Heavens Devotional

The Open Heavens 28 July 2026 devotional for today is HEAVENLY HOME.

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 28 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HEAVENLY HOME

MEMORISE:
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 14:3

READ: Revelation 21:1-11

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
² And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
³ And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
⁴ And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
⁵ And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

⁶ And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
⁷ He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
⁸ But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
⁹ And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.

¹⁰ And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,
¹¹ Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 28 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I mentioned that some people treat the earth as their home and final resting place. There is, however, another set of people who see heaven as their home and conduct their lives in a way that ensures they will end up there. I am one of such people. I also mentioned yesterday that the earth and everything inside it are temporal.

In Revelation 21:1, the Bible says that this earth will pass away someday, then verse 2 says:
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

The Scripture above makes us understand that when the earth passes away, people who did not take the earth as their home, those who remained faithful to Jesus Christ, the Husband of the Church, will be in a new Jerusalem that will descend from God out of heaven.

When you read the passage in today’s Bible reading further, you will find out that as genuine Christians, we will dwell with God in the same city and be with Him at all times. There will be no more sorrow or weeping for us forever. This is why I do not mind sacrificing anything in this world as long as I make it to heaven. This is because I know that when I get there, it will be joy forevermore.

Indeed, as Romans 8:35-39 says, nothing will ever separate me from the love of my Father, and I am determined to spend eternity with Him. This earth is not my home; therefore, nothing here is as important as my goal of making it to heaven. When people see me still going on long prayer walks at my age, travelling from place to place to preach the gospel, giving to the poor, and spending and being spent for God, they may not know it or understand it, but I am laying up treasures for myself in heaven because that is my final destination; that is my home.

I have been shown glimpses of heaven in visions a few times before. Anyone who has experienced the beauty of heaven will not desire to be anywhere else because God’s glory lightens the city, and the Lamb is the light in it (Revelation 21:23). Beloved, do everything possible to ensure that you make it to heaven. I pray that I will see you there, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Do everything possible to ensure that you make it to heaven.

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Isaiah 47-49

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MEMORISE: John 14:3

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”

This verse is Jesus’ personal promise to every believer. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it shifts the focus from the temporary earth to the eternal home.

BIBLE READING: Revelation 21:1-11

This passage is John’s vision of the new heaven and the new earth.

Two Kinds of People: Earth-Dwellers vs. Heaven-Seekers

“Yesterday, I mentioned that some people treat the earth as their home and final resting place. There is, however, another set of people who see heaven as their home and conduct their lives in a way that ensures they will end up there. I am one of such people.”

Earth-Dwellers	Heaven-Seekers
Treat earth as their final home	See earth as a temporary passage
Gather treasures here	Lay up treasures in heaven
Live for the seen, the temporal	Live for the unseen, the eternal
Conduct their lives for earthly comfort	Conduct their lives to ensure they end up in heaven

“I also mentioned yesterday that the earth and everything inside it are temporal.”

Revelation 21:1 – “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.”

The First Earth	The New Earth
Passes away	Remains forever
Marred by sin, sorrow, death	No more curse, no more tears
Temporal, decaying	Eternal, imperishable

The New Jerusalem: Our Eternal Home

“The Scripture above makes us understand that when the earth passes away, people who did not take the earth as their home, those who remained faithful to Jesus Christ, the Husband of the Church, will be in a new Jerusalem that will descend from God out of heaven.”

Revelation 21:2 – “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”

What Heaven Is	What Heaven Is Not
A real city, the New Jerusalem	A vague, ethereal cloud
Prepared by God Himself	A human invention or wish
Adorned as a bride for her husband	Dull, boring, or empty

“When you read the passage in today’s Bible reading further, you will find out that as genuine Christians, we will dwell with God in the same city and be with Him at all times. There will be no more sorrow or weeping for us forever.”

Revelation 21:3-4 – “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

What Will Be Gone in Heaven	What Will Be Present
Death	Eternal life
Sorrow	Everlasting joy
Crying	Rejoicing
Pain	Perfect wholeness
Former things (sin, curse, separation)	God dwelling with His people

“This is why I do not mind sacrificing anything in this world as long as I make it to heaven. This is because I know that when I get there, it will be joy forevermore.”

Sacrifices on Earth	Reward in Heaven
Giving up worldly pleasures	Eternal joy
Suffering for righteousness	Glory with Christ
Losing earthly treasures	Heavenly treasure that never fades
Being mocked or rejected	Welcomed by the King of Kings

Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love

“Indeed, as Romans 8:35-39 says, nothing will ever separate me from the love of my Father, and I am determined to spend eternity with Him.”

Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

What Cannot Separate Us	Why We Are Secure
Death	Christ conquered the grave
Life	He lives in us
Angels or demons	He is above all powers
Present troubles	He is with us now
Future fears	He has already gone before
Height or depth	His love reaches everywhere

“This earth is not my home; therefore, nothing here is as important as my goal of making it to heaven.”

If Earth Is Not Your Home	Your Priorities Will Be
You will not cling to earthly things	Eternity-focused
You will not fear death	Heaven-directed
You will sacrifice for the kingdom	Kingdom-driven
You will live lightly on the earth	Pilgrim mentality

Daddy Adeboye’s Example: Living for Heaven

“When people see me still going on long prayer walks at my age, travelling from place to place to preach the gospel, giving to the poor, and spending and being spent for God, they may not know it or understand it, but I am laying up treasures for myself in heaven because that is my final destination; that is my home.”

What Daddy Adeboye Does	What He Is Really Doing
Long prayer walks at an advanced age	Laying up treasures in heaven
Travelling to preach the gospel	Investing in eternal souls
Giving to the poor	Storing up riches where moth and rust do not corrupt
Spending and being spent for God	Building a heavenly portfolio

“I have been shown glimpses of heaven in visions a few times before. Anyone who has experienced the beauty of heaven will not desire to be anywhere else because God’s glory lightens the city, and the Lamb is the light in it (Revelation 21:23).”

Revelation 21:23 – “And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”

Earth’s Light	Heaven’s Light
Sun and moon (created, temporary)	The glory of God (uncreated, eternal)
Day and night cycles	No night, no darkness
Sometimes cloudy, dim	Always radiant, always bright
The Lamb is not needed for light	The Lamb is the light

If Daddy Adeboye—a man who has seen glimpses of heaven’s beauty—is spending his old age praying, preaching, giving, and sacrificing, then heaven must be worth it. If the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, at his age, is still laying up treasures in heaven, you have no excuse to be living for earth.

Do Everything Possible to Make It to Heaven

“Beloved, do everything possible to ensure that you make it to heaven. I pray that I will see you there, in Jesus’ name.”

“Everything Possible” Includes	What It Excludes
Repenting of sin	Continuing in sin
Believing in Jesus	Relying on good works alone
Living a life of holiness	Living a life of compromise
Serving God sacrificially	Serving self comfortably
Witnessing to the lost	Keeping salvation to yourself
Enduring persecution and hardship	Seeking earthly comfort at all costs

How to Ensure You Make It to Heaven (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Scripture, here is how to live as a heaven-seeker:

1. Settle Your Salvation Today

Do not assume you are going to heaven because you are a good person or because you go to church. Make sure you have genuinely surrendered your life to Jesus Christ. If you are not sure, settle it today.

2. Live with Heaven as Your Goal

Before every decision, ask: Will this help me get to heaven or hinder me? Will I be glad I did this when I stand before Jesus? Let heaven be your compass.

3. Lay Up Treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-21)

Earthly Treasure	Heavenly Treasure
Money, possessions, investments	Souls won for Christ
Fame, status, recognition	Faithful service, obedience
Comfort, ease, pleasure	Sacrifices made for the kingdom
Things that rust, decay, or get stolen	Rewards that last forever

4. Do Not Let Earthly Sacrifices Discourage You

You may suffer for your faith. You may be mocked, rejected, or disadvantaged because you choose heaven over earth. But as Daddy Adeboye says, “I do not mind sacrificing anything in this world as long as I make it to heaven.”

5. Keep Your Eyes on the Unseen

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 – “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.”

Your Affliction	Your Glory
Light (compared to what is coming)	Far more exceeding
But for a moment (temporary)	Eternal weight of glory

Warning: It Is Possible to Miss Heaven

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: not everyone will be in heaven. Only those who remain faithful to Jesus Christ, who do not take the earth as their home, who lay up treasures in heaven—only they will be there.

Who Will Be in Heaven	Who Will Not Be in Heaven
Those who remained faithful to Christ	Those who loved the world more than God
Those who treated earth as temporary	Those who treated earth as their final home
Those who laid up treasures in heaven	Those who stored up only earthly wealth
Those who endured sacrifice for the kingdom	Those who sought comfort at all costs

“I pray that I will see you there, in Jesus’ name.”

This is not a casual wish. This is the deepest desire of a spiritual father for his children. Daddy Adeboye wants to see you in heaven. Jesus wants to see you in heaven. The question is: Will you be there?

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Heaven-Bound Living

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that he will see you in heaven. Do not let his prayer be unanswered.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You that You have gone to prepare a place for me. I thank You that heaven is real, that the New Jerusalem is coming, that there will be no more sorrow or crying or pain. Today, I declare that this earth is not my home. I am only passing through. I will not live for temporal things. I will not chase possessions, status, or comfort at the expense of my eternal soul. I will lay up treasures in heaven. I will pray, preach, give, serve, and sacrifice—not to earn my salvation, but because my salvation is already secure, and I want to store up reward. I want to see You face to face. I want to dwell in the city where God’s glory is the light. I want to be with You forever. And I want Daddy Adeboye to see me there. Prepare me. Keep me faithful. And when my time on earth is done, receive me into Your eternal home. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Eternal Audit: Look at your life. If you died today, are you 100% certain you would go to heaven? If not, settle it today. Confess your sins. Believe in Jesus. Receive His forgiveness.
2. The Treasure Check: Where are you laying up your treasures? On earth (bank accounts, properties, investments) or in heaven (souls, service, sacrifice)? Make one change this week to shift your treasure toward heaven.
3. The Final Destination Declaration: Write down: “Earth is not my home. Heaven is my destination. I will live today in light of eternity.” Place it where you will see it daily.

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The Open Heavens 27 July 2026 devotional for today is EARTHLY HOME

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heavens 26 July 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVENS 27 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: EARTHLY HOME

MEMORISE:
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18

READ: Isaiah 24:1-6

Behold, the Lord maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof.
² And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him.
³ The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the Lord hath spoken this word.
⁴ The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish.

⁵ The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant.
⁶ Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Many people today conduct their lives as if the earth is their home and final resting place. Such people focus solely on gathering treasures here on earth and practically worship material things. For them, the things that they see and own are far more important than everything else. They want to drive the best cars, live in the biggest houses, eat the most exotic foods, and gather as much money as they can at all costs. All they care about are vain things, and nothing else matters to them.

The Bible tells us in James 4:4 that friendship with this world is enmity with God. This means that anyone who loves the things of this world more than anything else, cares so deeply about material things, and is willing to do practically anything to acquire material possessions is an enemy of God.

The same Scripture refers to such a fellow as an adulterer or adulteress. This is because, as Christians, God, our Maker, is our Husband (Isaiah 54:4), and He is the One who owns us. Therefore, if someone or something else succeeds in taking our hearts away from our Husband, we are committing adultery.

Beloved, I would like you to read today’s memory verse carefully and ensure you memorise it. I would love it if you could make it your watchword henceforth, because it is important to understand that all the things you see around you are temporal.
For instance, a car that used to be flashy ten years ago is no longer flashy now. Likewise, the most sophisticated phone ten years ago has become outdated today. The things of this world are temporal and have no eternal value. However, the devil uses them as bait to distract people from things that are truly valuable and those that have eternal consequences.

For instance, many young ladies have been lured into engaging in illicit sexual activities because they want to use the latest phones and wear the best clothes. They traded their virginity for material possessions, and they can never recover what they have lost, whereas they can lose what they thought they gained.

Child of God, take heed to the words of Jesus in Mark 8:36-37. Nothing on earth today is as valuable as your soul, and nothing is worth losing your soul in hell over. Don’t fall for the devil’s lies; keep your focus on God and His kingdom rather than the things of the world. Earth is not your home; you’re only passing through!

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to fix my eyes on You alone and not on the things of the world, in Jesus’ name.

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Isaiah 44-46

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MEMORISE: 2 Corinthians 4:18

“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

This verse is the believer’s lens for viewing reality.

BIBLE READING: Isaiah 24:1-6

This passage is a sobering prophecy of judgment on the earth.

The Tragedy of Living as If Earth Is Your Home

“Many people today conduct their lives as if the earth is their home and final resting place. Such people focus solely on gathering treasures here on earth and practically worship material things.”

The World’s Focus	The Believer’s Focus
Gather treasures on earth	Lay up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-20)
Worship material things	Worship the Creator
Drive the best cars, live in the biggest houses	Use possessions as tools, not as idols
Eat exotic foods, gather money at all costs	Seek first the kingdom and His righteousness

“For them, the things that they see and own are far more important than everything else. They want to drive the best cars, live in the biggest houses, eat the most exotic foods, and gather as much money as they can at all costs. All they care about are vain things, and nothing else matters to them.”

The Lie They Believe	The Truth
“I can take it with me”	You leave everything behind when you die
“This is all there is”	There is an eternity that never ends
“Possessions equal happiness”	Many wealthy people are miserable
“The seen is all that matters”	The unseen is eternal; the seen is temporary

Friendship with the World Is Enmity with God

“The Bible tells us in James 4:4 that friendship with this world is enmity with God. This means that anyone who loves the things of this world more than anything else, cares so deeply about material things, and is willing to do practically anything to acquire material possessions is an enemy of God.”

James 4:4 – “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”

Friendship with the World	Friendship with God
Loves the things of the world more than God	Loves God more than anything
Cares deeply about material possessions	Cares deeply about the kingdom
Will do anything to acquire wealth	Will do anything to please God
Is an enemy of God	Is a child of God

“This is because, as Christians, God, our Maker, is our Husband (Isaiah 54:4), and He is the One who owns us. Therefore, if someone or something else succeeds in taking our hearts away from our Husband, we are committing adultery.”

Isaiah 54:4 – “For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name.”

God as Husband	World as Lover
Owns us, loves us, provides for us	Promises what it cannot deliver
Desires our whole heart	Entices us to divide our affections
When we love the world, it is spiritual adultery	When we love the world, we break covenant with God

If a married woman gave her heart to another man, she would be committing adultery. When a believer gives their heart to the world, they commit spiritual adultery against God, their true Husband.

The Temporal Nature of All Visible Things

“Beloved, I would like you to read today’s memory verse carefully and ensure you memorise it. I would love it if you could make it your watchword henceforth, because it is important to understand that all the things you see around you are temporal.”

2 Corinthians 4:18 – “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

Temporal Things (Seen)	Eternal Things (Unseen)
Cars, houses, phones, clothes	God, His kingdom, your soul
Money, investments, possessions	Righteousness, peace, joy in the Holy Spirit
Fame, popularity, recognition	A good name before God
Earthly achievements	Heavenly rewards

“For instance, a car that used to be flashy ten years ago is no longer flashy now. Likewise, the most sophisticated phone ten years ago has become outdated today. The things of this world are temporal and have no eternal value.”

Then (10 Years Ago)	Now	What Changed
Flashy car	No longer flashy	The car aged; styles changed
Sophisticated phone	Outdated, obsolete	Technology advanced
Trendy clothes	No longer in fashion	Fashions changed
Status symbol	Ordinary	Time exposed its temporality

Everything visible is decaying, aging, becoming obsolete, or passing away. The money you chase today will be worthless if the economy collapses. The phone you covet will be outdated next year. The car you dream of will eventually rust. Why give your life to what is passing away?

The Devil’s Bait: How Temporal Things Trap Souls

“However, the devil uses them as bait to distract people from things that are truly valuable and those that have eternal consequences.”

The Devil’s Bait	The Trap
Latest phones, best clothes	Distraction from eternal priorities
Money, possessions, status	Addiction to acquiring more
Sexual pleasure outside marriage	Loss of virginity, soul damage, guilt
Short-term gratification	Long-term destruction

“For instance, many young ladies have been lured into engaging in illicit sexual activities because they want to use the latest phones and wear the best clothes. They traded their virginity for material possessions, and they can never recover what they have lost, whereas they can lose what they thought they gained.”

What They Gave Up	What They Gained
Virginity (cannot be recovered)	A phone (will become obsolete)
Purity (cannot be bought back)	Clothes (will wear out)
Self-respect (damaged)	Temporary status (fades)
Their soul’s peace (disturbed)	The world’s approval (shallow)

“They traded their virginity for material possessions, and they can never recover what they have lost, whereas they can lose what they thought they gained.”

The phone will break. The clothes will go out of style. The money will be spent. But the virginity, the purity, the innocence—those cannot be regained. They traded eternal value for temporal trash.

The Value of Your Soul

“Child of God, take heed to the words of Jesus in Mark 8:36-37. Nothing on earth today is as valuable as your soul, and nothing is worth losing your soul in hell over.”

Mark 8:36-37 – “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

If You Gain	But Lose Your Soul	The Profit
The whole world	Your soul	Zero. Nothing. Complete loss.
Billions of dollars	Eternal damnation	Utter foolishness
Fame, power, influence	Hell	The worst trade in history
Every possession you desire	Peace with God	Not worth it

“Nothing on earth today is as valuable as your soul.”

The Value of Your Soul	Compared to…
Worth more than the whole world	All the gold, oil, and diamonds on earth
Worth the blood of Jesus	The Son of God died for it
Eternal, imperishable	Every visible thing perishes

“Don’t fall for the devil’s lies; keep your focus on God and His kingdom rather than the things of the world.”

The Devil’s Lie	God’s Truth
“This world is all there is”	“There is an eternal kingdom”
“You need these possessions to be happy”	“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom”
“Grab everything you can now”	“Lay up treasures in heaven”
“Your soul is not that valuable”	“Your soul is worth more than the world”

How to Live with an Eternal Perspective (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and 2 Corinthians 4:18, here is how to focus on the unseen and eternal:

1. Memorize 2 Corinthians 4:18

Make it your watchword. Write it on an index card. Post it on your mirror. Recite it daily. Let it rewire your thinking.

2. Audit Your Affections

Ask yourself honestly: What do I love most? What do I think about most? What am I willing to compromise for? Your answers reveal whether you are a friend of the world or a friend of God.

3. Refuse the Devil’s Bait

When you are tempted to trade eternal values for temporal things, stop and ask: Will this matter in 100 years? In eternity? If not, do not trade your soul for it.

4. Use Temporal Things for Eternal Purposes

It is not wrong to have possessions; it is wrong for possessions to have you. Use your money, your car, your house, your phone for God’s kingdom. Give. Serve. Witness. Let temporal things fund eternal impact.

5. Keep Your Eyes on the Unseen

Every day, remind yourself: Earth is not my home. I am passing through. My citizenship is in heaven. I am looking for a city whose builder and maker is God.

Warning: Do Not Become an Enemy of God

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: friendship with the world is not a small mistake—it is enmity with God.

If You Love the World	You Are
More than God	An enemy of God
Willingly compromise for possessions	An adulterer against your heavenly Husband
Focused only on the seen	Living for what is temporary and passing away

Do not let the devil’s bait catch you. The phone will break. The clothes will fade. The money will be spent. But your soul—your soul is eternal. Do not trade it for trash.

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Eternal Focus

Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to keep your focus on God and His kingdom. Earth is not your home; you are only passing through.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, forgive me for the times I have lived as if this earth is my home. Forgive me for chasing temporal things while neglecting eternal values. Forgive me for the times I have loved the world and become an enemy of God. Today, I renew my focus. I set my eyes on the unseen—on Your kingdom, on Your righteousness, on my eternal soul. I refuse the devil’s bait. I will not trade my virginity, my purity, my soul for any temporal possession. The world will pass away, but I am building my house on the eternal rock. Help me to use temporal things for eternal purposes. And when all that is seen fades away, let me be found faithful in the unseen. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Eternal Audit: Look at your bank account, your possessions, your schedule. If an outsider examined your life, would they conclude that you are living for the seen or the unseen? Be honest. Make one change today to shift your focus toward eternity.
2. The Soul Check: Ask yourself: What am I doing to invest in my eternal soul? Am I praying? Reading Scripture? Serving? Witnessing? Or am I only investing in temporal things?
3. The Memory Verse Commitment: Write 2 Corinthians 4:18 on a card. Place it where you will see it every morning. Recite it before you check your phone, before you go to work, before you make any purchase.

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The Open Heavens 26 July 2026 devotional for today is HE FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES.

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 26 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HE FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES

MEMORISE:
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
Exodus 15:3

READ: Deuteronomy 20:1-4

When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
² And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
³ And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
⁴ For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 26 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

I am always praising God, and there are several reasons I do so and will continue doing so. One of the reasons I always give praise to the Almighty is that He always fights my battles for me. He is the Mighty Man of War, as today’s memory verse tells us.

While I was a lecturer at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria, I would often return home from the school campus in the afternoons to have lunch and rest for a while before returning for my evening lectures.
One particular afternoon, I finished my lunch and lay on the couch in the living room to rest. At that time, I was also the pastor of a parish, and many people would often come and go from my living room. I knew that if anyone saw my eyes closed, they would think I was sleeping and wouldn’t bother me, so I closed my eyes, put my hands together and put them under my head like a pillow.

Suddenly, someone came into the room and grabbed my hands with one hand and my legs with the other hand while attempting to kiss me. At first, I thought it was my wife, but I realised that a person who could hold my hands and legs at the same time must be very tall, so it couldn’t be her. I opened my eyes, and the being vanished. Instantly, I felt a cold sensation all over my body. I got up, got into my car, and drove to the campus for my evening lectures.

Not long after, I began to vomit and pass stool at the same time. When I returned home, I had to crawl out of the car to go to the toilet, and I asked, “Daddy, what is this? I am Your son. Why is this happening to me?” God replied, “Son, I just want you to see a little bit of the battles I am fighting for you.”

Many people think that they are alive because they are wise. However, if God allows them to experience a little bit of the battles He fights for them daily, they will know that they are alive only because of His grace. Beloved, you are alive today, not because you can keep yourself alive, but because God is fighting your battles for you. This is why you must thank Him always. He neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4), and that is why He can fight your battles even when you are asleep.

PRAYER POINT

Father, I thank You for fighting my battles for me, in Jesus’ name.

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Isaiah 41-43

Open Heavens HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 26 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Exodus 15:3

“The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.”

This verse is Moses’ declaration after the Red Sea victory.

BIBLE READING: Deuteronomy 20:1-4

This passage is God’s command to Israel before entering battle. They would face enemies with horses, chariots, and greater numbers. But God said: “Be not afraid… fear not… do not tremble… neither be ye terrified.” Why? Because the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you. The size of the enemy does not matter. The strength of the opposition does not matter. God fights. And when God fights, victory is certain.

The Battle You Never Knew Was Fought

1. A Normal Afternoon Turned into a Spiritual Attack

“While I was a lecturer at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria, I would often return home from the school campus in the afternoons to have lunch and rest for a while before returning for my evening lectures.”

A routine day. Lunch. Rest. A normal afternoon.

“One particular afternoon, I finished my lunch and lay on the couch in the living room to rest. At that time, I was also the pastor of a parish, and many people would often come and go from my living room. I knew that if anyone saw my eyes closed, they would think I was sleeping and wouldn’t bother me, so I closed my eyes, put my hands together and put them under my head like a pillow.”

He positioned himself to rest undisturbed. Innocent. Ordinary.

“Suddenly, someone came into the room and grabbed my hands with one hand and my legs with the other hand while attempting to kiss me. At first, I thought it was my wife, but I realised that a person who could hold my hands and legs at the same time must be very tall, so it couldn’t be her. I opened my eyes, and the being vanished. Instantly, I felt a cold sensation all over my body.”

What Happened	What It Revealed
An invisible being grabbed him	A spiritual attack
The being vanished when he opened his eyes	It was not physical; it was demonic
A cold sensation spread over his body	The attack had physical consequences

He had been attacked while resting—while doing nothing wrong. The enemy did not wait for him to be weak, tired, or sinful. The attack came in the middle of a normal afternoon.

2. The Physical Aftermath

“I got up, got into my car, and drove to the campus for my evening lectures. Not long after, I began to vomit and pass stool at the same time. When I returned home, I had to crawl out of the car to go to the toilet…”

The Symptoms	The Severity
Vomiting and diarrhea simultaneously	Violent, debilitating
Crawling out of the car	Could not walk; extreme weakness
Rushed to the toilet	His body was under assault

He was a man of God. A pastor. A lecturer. A servant of the Most High. Yet he was attacked. And he had no idea, until God told him, what had just occurred.

3. God’s Revelation

“I asked, ‘Daddy, what is this? I am Your son. Why is this happening to me?’ God replied, ‘Son, I just want you to see a little bit of the battles I am fighting for you.’”

What God Said	What It Means
“I just want you to see a little bit”	This was only a fraction of what He fights daily
“The battles I am fighting for you”	God is constantly engaged in warfare on your behalf
“A little bit”	Most of the battles, you never even know about

“Many people think that they are alive because they are wise. However, if God allows them to experience a little bit of the battles He fights for them daily, they will know that they are alive only because of His grace.”

Human Assumption	The Reality
“I am alive because I am careful”	You are alive because God fights for you
“I am healthy because I eat well”	You are healthy because God protects you
“I have succeeded because I am smart”	You have succeeded because God fights your battles
“Nothing bad happened because I was lucky”	Nothing bad happened because the Man of War intervened

“Beloved, you are alive today, not because you can keep yourself alive, but because God is fighting your battles for you.”

The Nature of God’s Warfare

1. He Fights Even When You Are Asleep

“This is why you must thank Him always. He neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4), and that is why He can fight your battles even when you are asleep.”

Psalm 121:4 – “Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.”

When You Are Awake	When You Are Asleep
You can pray, plan, and act	You cannot do anything
You are aware of some dangers	You are completely unaware
God fights alongside you	God fights for you alone

Daddy Adeboye was asleep (or resting with eyes closed) when the attack came. He did not pray first. He did not rebuke the enemy. He was unaware. But God was not unaware. God fought. And after allowing him to see “a little bit” of the battle, He delivered him.

2. He Fights Battles You Never Know About

“If God allows them to experience a little bit of the battles He fights for them daily, they will know that they are alive only because of His grace.”

The Battles You Know	The Battles You Do Not Know
The ones you prayed about	The ones that never reached you
The attacks you felt	The attacks that were intercepted
The crises you survived	The crises that never happened
The enemies you saw	The enemies you never encountered

Every day, the Man of War intercepts arrows, diverts attacks, and neutralizes schemes that you will never know about. You wake up alive, not because the enemy was weak, but because God is strong.

The Proper Response: Praise and Gratitude

“This is why you must thank Him always.”

Why Thank Him	Because
For the battles you know He won	He delivered you visibly
For the battles you never knew about	He protected you invisibly
For His constant vigilance	He neither slumbers nor sleeps
For His warrior nature	He fights for you, not against you

If Daddy Adeboye had not experienced that attack and God’s subsequent revelation, he would have gone about his life thinking nothing happened. But God allowed him to see “a little bit” so that he would know—and so that we would know—how much God fights on our behalf.

How to Respond to the Man of War (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the biblical examples, here is how to live in light of God’s constant warfare on your behalf:

1. Live with Constant Gratitude

Do not take your safety, health, and life for granted. Every morning you wake up, say: “Thank You, Lord, for fighting for me while I slept.” Every night before you sleep, say: “Thank You for the battles You fought today that I never knew about.”

2. Do Not Fear the Size of Your Enemy

Deuteronomy 20:1 – “When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them.”

What You See	What You Must Remember
Bigger enemy	Bigger God
Stronger opposition	The Man of War is on your side
Impossible odds	With God, nothing is impossible

3. Do Not Trust in Your Own Strength

The enemy that attacked Daddy Adeboye was invisible, powerful, and fast. No human strength could have stopped it. Do not think you are alive because of your wisdom, your caution, or your abilities. You are alive because God fights for you.

4. Thank God Specifically for Protection

Do not thank Him in generalities. Say: “Lord, thank You for intercepting the attack that was meant for me yesterday. Thank You for the battles You fought that I will never know about.”

5. Rest in the Fact That God Never Sleeps

You can sleep peacefully because your Defender never sleeps. You can rest because the Man of War is on watch. You do not have to stay awake to protect yourself. He neither slumbers nor sleeps.

Warning: Do Not Take God’s Protection for Granted

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries a sobering warning: you are alive today by grace, not by merit. If God withdrew His protection for one moment, the enemy would overwhelm you.

If God Stopped Fighting	What Would Happen
For one second	You would not survive
For one hour	The enemy would destroy you
For one day	Every attack would land

Do not take His warfare for granted. Do not think you are strong enough on your own. You are not. The Man of War is your only safety.

Conclusion: Your Prayer of Gratitude for Unseen Battles

Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to thank God always because He fights your battles even when you sleep.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You that You are the Man of War. You are the LORD, and that is Your name. Forgive me for the times I have taken Your protection for granted. I have thought I was alive because I am careful, wise, or strong. Today, I acknowledge the truth: I am alive because You fight for me. You fight battles I never see. You intercept attacks I never know about. While I sleep, You are awake. While I rest, You wage war. Thank You for every attack that never reached me. Thank You for every arrow that was deflected. Thank You for the enemies You have scattered. I will praise You always. I will not fear the size of my enemies, for You go before me to fight for me. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Gratitude Audit: Before you sleep tonight, thank God specifically for the battles He fought for you today that you do not know about. Thank Him for waking you up this morning. Thank Him for protecting you while you slept last night.
2. The Fear Check: Is there an enemy that seems too big? A problem that seems impossible? A battle you are afraid to face? Remind yourself: “The LORD is a man of war. He goes before me to fight for me. I will not be afraid.”
3. The Rest Challenge: Tonight, when you lie down to sleep, declare: “I rest because my Defender does not sleep. The Man of War is on watch. I am safe.”

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The Open Heavens 25 July 2026 devotional for today is PUT JESUS FIRST.

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 25 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PUT JESUS FIRST

MEMORISE:
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Psalm 16:8

READ: 1 Kings 17:8-16

⁸ And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
⁹ Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.
¹⁰ So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.

¹¹ And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.
¹² And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.
¹³ And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.
¹⁴ For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth.

¹⁵ And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.
¹⁶ And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 25 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

One of the ways that believers can preserve and maintain their position as children of God is by putting Him first in everything. In Genesis 22:1-18, God tested Abraham to find out who was more important in his life: God’s gift to him (Isaac) or the Giver of the gift (God). He asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, and he passed the test.

Abraham put God first and chose to obey Him. He knew that the God who quickened his dead body to bear a son could also raise his son from death (Hebrews 11:17-19). When he passed the test, the Almighty God made a promise to multiply him exceedingly, and today, Abraham’s seed can be found everywhere. When you put God first, He will single you out for mighty miracles.

In today’s Bible reading, a man of God met a widow and asked her for food. The widow responded that all she had was just enough for her and her son to make one last meal before they die.

However, she eventually gave up the meal to feed the prophet, and for the rest of the famine, she and her son didn’t suffer hunger. In Luke 4:25-26, the Bible tells us that there were many widows in the land of Israel whom Elijah could have been sent to at that time. However, I believe that God singled her out for an unending supply because He knew that she would put Him first.

One way to put God first in your life is to give Him your firstfruits. I find it surprising when some people struggle to offer their firstfruits to God. In Proverbs 3:9-10, God says that when you honour Him with your firstfruits, your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. You cannot put God first in your finances and experience scarcity or lack. Just do as God has said and leave the rest to Him.

Another way to put God first is to make His priorities your priority. One of the most important things to God is the salvation of souls. In Luke 19:10, Jesus said that He came to seek and save the lost.

Winning souls and making disciples are important to God; therefore, they should be important to you also. Beloved, tell others about Jesus today, and become actively involved in their spiritual growth.

Go the extra mile to ensure that someone else follows Jesus, and the Almighty God will single you out for His marvellous miracles.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to put You first in every area of my life, in Jesus’ name.

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Isaiah 38-40

Open Heavens HYMN 58: MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING ELSE

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 25 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalm 16:8

“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”

This verse is David’s declaration of unshakable stability. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it reveals the secret of preservation: setting the Lord always before you.

BIBLE READING: 1 Kings 17:8-16

This passage records the story of the widow of Zarephath during a severe famine. God sent Elijah to her, and Elijah asked her for a drink of water and a piece of bread. She responded that she had only a handful of meal in a barrel and a little oil in a cruse, and she was gathering sticks to make one last meal for herself and her son before they died. Elijah told her, “Fear not; go and do as you have said, but make me a little cake first, and afterward make for you and your son. For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth.” She obeyed, putting God’s prophet before her own last meal. The result: she and her household ate for many days, and the barrel did not waste, nor did the oil fail.

The Test of Abraham: Who Comes First, the Gift or the Giver?

“In Genesis 22:1-18, God tested Abraham to find out who was more important in his life: God’s gift to him (Isaac) or the Giver of the gift (God). He asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, and he passed the test.”

What God Gave Abraham	What God Asked Him to Give Back
A son in his old age—Isaac, the child of promise	Sacrifice Isaac, his only son
The gift he had waited decades for	To surrender the gift back to the Giver
The hope of his future, the continuation of his lineage	To trust God even when it made no human sense

“Abraham put God first and chose to obey Him. He knew that the God who quickened his dead body to bear a son could also raise his son from death (Hebrews 11:17-19).”

Hebrews 11:17-19 – “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac… accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead.”

Abraham’s Faith	The Result
God gave Isaac miraculously	God could raise Isaac from the dead
He did not withhold his only son	He passed the test of putting God first
He trusted the Giver more than the gift	He received the gift back plus multiplied blessings

“When he passed the test, the Almighty God made a promise to multiply him exceedingly, and today, Abraham’s seed can be found everywhere.”

Genesis 22:17 – “In blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore.”

“When you put God first, He will single you out for mighty miracles.”

Putting God First Leads To	Putting God Second Leads To
Being singled out for miracles	Being ordinary, overlooked
Multiplication and blessing	Scarcity and lack
The Giver gives more	The gift may be taken away

The Widow of Zarephath: Putting God First with Her Last Meal

1. The Desperate Situation

“In today’s Bible reading, a man of God met a widow and asked her for food. The widow responded that all she had was just enough for her and her son to make one last meal before they die.”

What She Had	What She Did Not Have
A handful of meal in a barrel	Any other food
A little oil in a cruse	Hope of more
Two lives to feed	No margin, no reserve

Her last meal. After this, death.

2. The Test

“However, she eventually gave up the meal to feed the prophet, and for the rest of the famine, she and her son didn’t suffer hunger.”

What Elijah Asked	What She Had to Do
“Make me a little cake first”	Put God’s prophet before herself
“Afterward make for you and your son”	Trust that God would provide after she gave
“The barrel shall not waste, neither shall the oil fail”	Believe God’s promise despite her circumstances

She had every reason to refuse. She could have said, “I have a child to feed. I cannot give away our last meal.” But she put God first. And God multiplied her last meal into an endless supply.

“In Luke 4:25-26, the Bible tells us that there were many widows in the land of Israel whom Elijah could have been sent to at that time. However, I believe that God singled her out for an unending supply because He knew that she would put Him first.”

Many Widows in Israel	This Widow in Zarephath
Also poor, also desperate	Also poor, also desperate
Also in need of a miracle	But she was chosen
Why her?	Because God knew she would put Him first

God is looking for people He can single out for supernatural provision. People who will put Him first—even when it costs them their last meal.

Practical Ways to Put God First

1. Give God Your Firstfruits

“One way to put God first in your life is to give Him your firstfruits. I find it surprising when some people struggle to offer their firstfruits to God.”

Proverbs 3:9-10 – “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”

Honouring God with Firstfruits	Withholding Firstfruits
You give the first and best to God	You give God leftovers, if anything
You trust God with the beginning	You hope to have something left after you have taken care of yourself
Barns filled with plenty	Barns empty or struggling

“You cannot put God first in your finances and experience scarcity or lack. Just do as God has said and leave the rest to Him.”

The Promise	The Condition
Barns filled with plenty	Honour God with your firstfruits
Vats overflowing with new wine	Put Him first, not last

2. Make God’s Priorities Your Priority

“Another way to put God first is to make His priorities your priority. One of the most important things to God is the salvation of souls. In Luke 19:10, Jesus said that He came to seek and save the lost.”

Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

God’s Priority	Your Priority Should Be
Seeking and saving the lost	Winning souls
Making disciples	Discipling others
Expanding the kingdom	Active involvement in evangelism

“Winning souls and making disciples are important to God; therefore, they should be important to you also.”

Putting God First in Priorities	Putting God Last in Priorities
You schedule time for evangelism	You are “too busy” to witness
You invest in discipleship	You focus only on your own growth
You care about the lost	You are indifferent to those perishing

“Beloved, tell others about Jesus today, and become actively involved in their spiritual growth. Go the extra mile to ensure that someone else follows Jesus, and the Almighty God will single you out for His marvellous miracles.”

What Happens When You Put God First

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the biblical examples, here is what you can expect when you make God your priority:

What You Receive	Scriptural Basis
Being singled out for miracles	The widow of Zarephath was chosen among many
Multiplication of your seed (descendants, influence, blessing)	Abraham’s promise
Barns filled with plenty, vats overflowing	Proverbs 3:9-10
Unending supply in times of famine	The widow’s barrel did not waste
You shall not be moved (stability, preservation)	Psalm 16:8

How to Put God First in Every Area (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to set the Lord always before you:

1. In Your Finances: Give the Firstfruits

Do not calculate what you will give to God after you have paid your bills, bought what you want, and saved what you need. Give the first portion. The first day’s income. The first of the harvest. Trust God with the beginning.

2. In Your Time: Give the First Hours

Do not give God the leftover minutes at the end of the day when you are exhausted. Give Him the first hours of your morning. Seek Him before you check your phone, before you start work, before you attend to others.

3. In Your Priorities: Make Soul-Winning Central

Block out time for evangelism. Invest in discipleship. Share your faith this week. Pray for the lost. Go the extra mile to bring someone to Jesus.

4. In Your Testing: Refuse to Withhold Your Isaac

What is your “Isaac”? The thing you love most. The dream you cherish. The relationship you cling to. The comfort you cannot imagine giving up. God may ask for it. Put Him first. Trust that He can give it back or give you something better.

Warning: Putting God Second Has Consequences

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an implicit warning: when you put God second, you miss out on being singled out for miracles.

Putting God Second Leads To	Putting God First Leads To
Ordinary provision, not supernatural	Supernatural, unending supply
Barns that are not full	Barns filled with plenty
Not being singled out	Being chosen among many
Being moved, unstable	“I shall not be moved”

The many widows in Israel continued in their poverty. The one widow who put God first experienced a miracle that lasted through the famine. Which one will you be?

Conclusion: Your Prayer for First Place Priority

Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to put God first in everything—finances, priorities, soul-winning, and daily decisions. The God who singled out Abraham and the widow of Zarephath will single you out for marvelous miracles.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I declare that I will set You always before me. You are at my right hand, and I shall not be moved. Forgive me for the times I have put You second—when I gave You leftovers of my time, my finances, and my priorities. Today, I choose to put You first. I honour You with my firstfruits. I give You the first hours of my day. I make Your priorities my priorities. I will win souls. I will make disciples. I will go the extra mile to bring others to You. Like Abraham, I will not withhold my Isaac. Like the widow of Zarephath, I will give You my last meal if You ask. Single me out for Your marvelous miracles. Fill my barns with plenty. Let my vats overflow. And let me never be moved. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Firstfruits Commitment: If you have not been giving your firstfruits, start this month. Set aside the first portion of your income as an offering to God before you spend anything else.
2. The Isaac Audit: Ask God: Is there anything I am holding back from You? Any “Isaac” that I have placed before You? Identify it. Surrender it.
3. The Soul-Winning Goal: Set a specific goal to share your faith with at least one person this week. Go the extra mile. Invite them to church. Follow up. Disciple them.

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The Open Heavens 24 July 2026 devotional for today SUSTAINING YOUR FREEDOM II.

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OPEN HEAVENS 24 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SUSTAINING YOUR FREEDOM II

MEMORISE:
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Psalm 100:2

READ: Luke 17:12-19

¹² And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
¹³ And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
¹⁴ And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
¹⁵ And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

¹⁶ And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
¹⁷ And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
¹⁸ There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
¹⁹ And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 24 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I discussed how a fellow who has been delivered must praise God to sustain his or her freedom. Today, I will discuss thanksgiving, perpetual worship, and genuine service to the Lord as steps a person must also take to maintain his or her freedom.

In today’s Bible reading, ten lepers cried unto Jesus for mercy, and He told them to go and show themselves to the priests. As they went, they discovered that they were healed, but only one of them returned to say “Thank you” to Jesus. He returned praising and glorifying God with a loud voice. He was not shy about giving thanks to God, and Jesus gave him an extra miracle; He made him whole.

An African adage says that a child who is grateful for a gift he or she receives today will definitely receive more gifts in the future. When you give thanks to the Almighty God for what He has done for you, beyond retaining what He has given you, you will also position yourself to receive more from Him.

Worshipping God perpetually is another step to sustaining deliverance and freedom. In 2 Kings 5:1-17, God delivered Naaman from the yoke of leprosy. After his deliverance, Naaman made up his mind that he would only worship the Almighty God for the rest of his life, and I am sure that his deliverance remained permanent. You must also make up your mind that you will spend your life worshipping God and Him alone.

You should also have a place where you can meet with God to worship Him regularly, regardless of its size or unconventional nature. I remember a time when the only place I could worship God without disturbance was in my bathroom. You should also ensure that your heart is always prepared to worship Him at all times.

Another key to sustaining deliverance and freedom is to serve God genuinely and wholeheartedly. When the Lord takes away a fellow’s burdens, the fellow should serve Him with his or her whole heart and be committed in the place of service.

In Mark 5:1-20 after Jesus had delivered the mad man of Gadara, He told him to go about preaching the gospel to his friends. When you submit yourself as a tool in the hands of God to expand His kingdom, the devil cannot possess you again.

I pray that as you thank the Almighty generously, worship Him perpetually, and serve Him wholeheartedly, He will preserve your victories and increase His blessings in your life, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to cultivate a heart that thanks You generously, worships You perpetually, and serves You wholeheartedly all the days of my life.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Isaiah 35-37

Open Heavens HYMN 39: I AM THINE, O LORD

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 24 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalm 100:2

“Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.”

This verse is a call to joyful, active worship.

BIBLE READING: Luke 17:12-19

This passage records the healing of ten lepers. As Jesus entered a certain village, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” Jesus told them, “Go show yourselves unto the priests.” As they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and fell at Jesus’ feet, giving Him thanks. He was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were there not ten cleansed? where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.” Then He said to the man, “Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.” 

The Nine Who Received Healing but Not Wholeness

“In today’s Bible reading, ten lepers cried unto Jesus for mercy, and He told them to go and show themselves to the priests. As they went, they discovered that they were healed, but only one of them returned to say ‘Thank you’ to Jesus.”

The Nine Lepers	The One Leper
Received healing	Received healing
Kept walking	Turned back
Did not return to thank Jesus	Returned glorifying God with a loud voice
Received cleansing	Received wholeness (extra miracle)

“He returned praising and glorifying God with a loud voice. He was not shy about giving thanks to God, and Jesus gave him an extra miracle; He made him whole.”

What the Nine Got	What the One Got
Cleansing from leprosy	Cleansing + wholeness
Physical healing	Physical and spiritual completeness
A gift	A gift plus an extra blessing

“An African adage says that a child who is grateful for a gift he or she receives today will definitely receive more gifts in the future.”

Ingratitude	Gratitude
Closes the door to further blessing	Opens the door for more
Takes the gift but forgets the Giver	Honors the Giver and invites more
The nine received nothing else	The one received wholeness

“When you give thanks to the Almighty God for what He has done for you, beyond retaining what He has given you, you will also position yourself to receive more from Him.”

Thanksgiving: The First Step to Sustaining Freedom

Thanksgiving does not just acknowledge past deliverance; it secures future blessings. The one leper did not just receive healing—he received wholeness. His thanksgiving unlocked what the nine missed.

What Thanksgiving Does	What Lack of Thanksgiving Does
Positions you for more	Leaves you with only what you have
Honors the Giver	Takes the gift and forgets the Source
Completes the miracle	Leaves the miracle incomplete
Seals your deliverance	Leaves the door open for the enemy

Perpetual Worship: Naaman’s Decision

“Worshipping God perpetually is another step to sustaining deliverance and freedom. In 2 Kings 5:1-17, God delivered Naaman from the yoke of leprosy. After his deliverance, Naaman made up his mind that he would only worship the Almighty God for the rest of his life, and I am sure that his deliverance remained permanent.”

Naaman’s Condition	Naaman’s Decision
Leprous, desperate, hopeless	After healing: “I will worship no other god but the Lord”
Needed deliverance	Made a vow of perpetual worship
Received cleansing	Secured permanent freedom through worship

2 Kings 5:17 – “And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules’ burden of earth? for henceforth thy servant will offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.”

“You must also make up your mind that you will spend your life worshipping God and Him alone.”

Worshipping Perpetually	Worshipping Occasionally
A lifestyle, not an event	A Sunday activity, not a daily posture
Keeps your heart focused on God	Leaves room for other loyalties
Maintains your deliverance	Risks the enemy’s return

Have a Place of Worship

“You should also have a place where you can meet with God to worship Him regularly, regardless of its size or unconventional nature. I remember a time when the only place I could worship God without disturbance was in my bathroom.”

Your Place of Worship	Why It Matters
It does not have to be a church building	Worship is about the heart, not the architecture
It does not have to be large or impressive	A closet, a bathroom, a corner of your room
It just needs to be regular	Consistency builds spiritual strength

“You should also ensure that your heart is always prepared to worship Him at all times.”

A Prepared Heart	An Unprepared Heart
Ready to worship anytime, anywhere	Only worships when conditions are perfect
Worships in spirit and truth	Worships out of habit or obligation
Keeps the deliverance secure	Invites the enemy back

Genuine Service: The Mad Man of Gadara

“Another key to sustaining deliverance and freedom is to serve God genuinely and wholeheartedly. When the Lord takes away a fellow’s burdens, the fellow should serve Him with his or her whole heart and be committed in the place of service.”

Mark 5:1-20 – The mad man of Gadara lived among the tombs, possessed by a legion of demons. He was uncontrollable, self-destructive, and isolated. Jesus cast out the demons, and the man was found sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed, and in his right mind.

“After Jesus had delivered the mad man of Gadara, He told him to go about preaching the gospel to his friends.”

The Man’s Condition Before	The Man’s Assignment After
Demoniac, bound, tormented	Preacher of the gospel
Living in tombs, cut off from community	Witness to his friends and family
A danger to himself and others	An ambassador for Christ

“When you submit yourself as a tool in the hands of God to expand His kingdom, the devil cannot possess you again.”

The Delivered Who Serve	The Delivered Who Do Not Serve
Stay occupied with kingdom work	Remain idle, empty, vulnerable
The enemy cannot repossess them	The enemy finds an empty house
Their deliverance is sustained	Their deliverance is at risk

Service is not just about helping others; it is about protecting yourself. A busy servant is a poor target for re-enslavement. The enemy looks for idle hands and empty hearts.

The Three Pillars of Sustained Deliverance

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here are the three keys to keeping your freedom:

Pillar	What It Involves	What It Produces
Thanksgiving	Returning to thank God for every deliverance	Extra miracles, wholeness, more blessings
Perpetual Worship	Making worship a lifestyle, having a place and posture of worship	Permanent deliverance, a heart fixed on God
Genuine Service	Preaching, serving, expanding the kingdom	The enemy cannot repossess you

“I pray that as you thank the Almighty generously, worship Him perpetually, and serve Him wholeheartedly, He will preserve your victories and increase His blessings in your life, in Jesus’ name.”

How to Practice Thanksgiving, Worship, and Service (Practical Steps)

1. Practice Specific Thanksgiving

Do not just say, “Thank You, Lord, for everything.” Be specific like the leper. Return to the place where you received your blessing and give thanks. Keep a gratitude journal. Write down what God has done. Thank Him for each deliverance.

2. Establish a Place and Time for Worship

Find a corner, a room, a closet, even a bathroom. Set a time each day. Go there to worship—not to ask, not to beg, just to worship. Make it non-negotiable.

3. Serve in Your Local Church

Do not wait for a title or a position. Find somewhere to serve. Usher. Teach Sunday school. Clean the building. Join the choir. Serve in the technical team. Do something. Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.

4. Share Your Testimony

The mad man of Gadara was told to tell his friends what God had done. Share your testimony. Write it down. Speak it aloud. Tell one person this week. Your testimony is a weapon that keeps the enemy away.

5. Make Perpetual Worship a Vow

Like Naaman, make a decision: “Henceforth, I will worship no other god but the Lord.” Not just on Sundays. Not just when you feel like it. Every day. All the time.

Warning: The Nine Lost Their Extra Miracle

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries a sobering warning: the nine lepers were cleansed, but they missed out on wholeness. They received the gift but lost the extra.

What the Nine Lost	What the One Gained
Wholeness	Complete healing
The extra miracle	Abundant blessing
Jesus’ affirmation: “Thy faith hath made thee whole”	A personal word from the Master

Do not be among the nine. Do not receive your deliverance and keep walking without looking back. Return. Give thanks. Worship. Serve. Receive your extra miracle.

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Perpetual Freedom

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that as you thank, worship, and serve, God will preserve your victories and increase His blessings.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for every deliverance You have given me. I refuse to be like the nine lepers who received cleansing but did not return to give thanks. I return to You today with a loud voice of praise. I thank You for healing me. I thank You for setting me free. I thank You for wholeness. I make a vow like Naaman: I will worship You and You alone for the rest of my life. I will serve You genuinely and wholeheartedly. Use me as a tool to expand Your kingdom. I will not be idle. I will not leave my house empty. I will give thanks, I will worship, I will serve. Preserve my victories. Increase Your blessings. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Return of Thanksgiving: Identify one specific deliverance or blessing God has given you. This week, “return” to Him in prayer with specific, audible thanksgiving. Do not just think it; say it.
2. The Worship Space: If you do not have a regular place and time for worship, create one today. It can be a chair in your room, a corner of your living room, or even your bathroom. Commit to spending 15 minutes there daily just worshiping.
3. The Service Commitment: Identify one area of service in your local church or community that you can commit to this month. Sign up. Show up. Serve. Do not let the enemy find you idle.

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The Open Heavens 23 July 2026 devotional for today is SUSTAINING YOUR FREEDOM 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 23 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SUSTAINING YOUR FREEDOM I

MEMORISE:
I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Psalm 9:2

READ: Psalm 149:1-2

Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
² Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 23 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

When someone who is under the burden of the yoke of satan cries out to God genuinely for help, God steps in and delivers such a fellow. However, after receiving the deliverance, there are certain things the person must do and continue to do so that the ‘taskmaster’ (the devil) will not lay a heavier burden on him or her.

For example, God heard the cry of the Israelites when the Egyptians enslaved them, and He came to their rescue (Exodus 3:7-2), but there were steps they had to take to ensure that they were not re-enslaved by their Egyptian taskmasters.

Matthew 12:43-45 tells us that if a person becomes free from a burden of demonic possession and remains empty, the burden will return in a worse form because the evil spirit that left the person will return with seven other spirits that are more wicked than itself, so that the latter end of the person will be worse than the first. I pray that in any area the enemy wants your latter end to be worse than your beginning, the Almighty God will frustrate his plans, in Jesus’ name.

When a fellow has been freed from a burden, the first thing that he or she must do to keep the enemy away and ensure that the burden that has been lifted does not return is to praise God continually.

Acts 3:1-8 tells the story of a lame man who lay by the Beautiful Gate of the temple. When God visited him and took away his burden of stagnation, poverty, and shame, he began to walk, leap, and praise God without caring about anyone who was watching him. This man was born lame, and before his healing, he was already above 40 years old (Acts 4:22). This means that he was being carried from one point to another for over 40 years and must have been unable to enter the temple unaided. He might have been praying silently, “God, I wish I had legs so I could enter the temple and dance and praise You as You deserve.” This must have been why he leapt and praised God with so much joy when he received his deliverance.

Beloved, has God been good to you? Has He taken away your burdens? Praise Him abundantly, everywhere, and at all times. As we see in today’s Bible reading, fill your mouth with high praises to God. Dance and use musical instruments to praise Him, for He alone is worthy of your praise.

KEY POINT

Praise is a powerful weapon for sustaining your victory and freedom.

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Open Heavens HYMN 18: PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 23 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalm 9:2

“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”

This verse is David’s declaration of post-deliverance worship.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 149:1-2

“Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.”

This psalm is a call to exuberant, congregational praise.

Deliverance Is Not the End; It Is the Beginning

“When someone who is under the burden of the yoke of satan cries out to God genuinely for help, God steps in and delivers such a fellow. However, after receiving the deliverance, there are certain things the person must do and continue to do so that the ‘taskmaster’ (the devil) will not lay a heavier burden on him or her.”

Deliverance Is	Deliverance Is Not
A gift from God	The end of the story
A moment of freedom	A guarantee of permanent freedom
An act of grace	A license to be passive

After God brings you out of Egypt, you must keep yourself from going back. After He breaks the yoke, you must take steps to ensure the yoke does not return—heavier than before.

The Israelites: Delivered but Responsible to Stay Free

“For example, God heard the cry of the Israelites when the Egyptians enslaved them, and He came to their rescue (Exodus 3:7-8), but there were steps they had to take to ensure that they were not re-enslaved by their Egyptian taskmasters.”

What God Did	What They Had to Do
Heard their cry	They had to follow Moses out of Egypt
Sent plagues to persuade Pharaoh	They had to leave quickly, without hesitation
Parted the Red Sea	They had to walk through it
Destroyed the Egyptian army	They had to keep walking forward, not look back

Deliverance required their cooperation. They could have refused to leave. They could have lingered in Egypt. They could have turned back at the Red Sea. Their freedom was a gift, but their continued freedom required obedience.

The Warning of Matthew 12:43-45: The Empty House

“Matthew 12:43-45 tells us that if a person becomes free from a burden of demonic possession and remains empty, the burden will return in a worse form because the evil spirit that left the person will return with seven other spirits that are more wicked than itself, so that the latter end of the person will be worse than the first.”

Matthew 12:43-45 – “When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.”

The Unclean Spirit’s Strategy	What It Means for You
He leaves but seeks to return	Deliverance is not permanent by default
He looks for the house	He comes back to check on you
If he finds it empty	If your life is not filled with God’s presence
He brings seven worse spirits	Your latter end becomes worse than the beginning

“I pray that in any area the enemy wants your latter end to be worse than your beginning, the Almighty God will frustrate his plans, in Jesus’ name.”

A Filled House	An Empty House
Occupied by the Holy Spirit	Vacant, swept, but unoccupied
Full of praise, prayer, and God’s word	No active worship, no spiritual maintenance
The unclean spirit cannot re-enter	The unclean spirit returns with reinforcements

The house cannot remain empty. If you do not fill it with praise and the presence of God, the enemy will refill it with bondage.

The First Step to Keeping the Burden Away: Praise God Continually

“When a fellow has been freed from a burden, the first thing that he or she must do to keep the enemy away and ensure that the burden that has been lifted does not return is to praise God continually.”

Praise Does	Lack of Praise Does
Fills the house with God’s presence	Leaves the house empty
Declares to the enemy that you are occupied	Invites the enemy to return
Keeps your freedom secure	Risks your freedom being lost

Praise is not just a response to deliverance; it is the maintenance of deliverance. It is the lock on the door after the enemy has been evicted.

The Lame Man at the Beautiful Gate: Leaping and Praising

1. His Condition

“Acts 3:1-8 tells the story of a lame man who lay by the Beautiful Gate of the temple. When God visited him and took away his burden of stagnation, poverty, and shame, he began to walk, leap, and praise God without caring about anyone who was watching him.”

His Burden	Duration
Lame from birth	Over 40 years (Acts 4:22)
Carried daily to the temple gate	Dependent on others for everything
Could not enter the temple	Could not worship as he desired

“This man was born lame, and before his healing, he was already above 40 years old (Acts 4:22). This means that he was being carried from one point to another for over 40 years and must have been unable to enter the temple unaided.”

2. His Heart’s Desire

“He might have been praying silently, ‘God, I wish I had legs so I could enter the temple and dance and praise You as You deserve.’”

For forty years, he watched others enter the temple. For forty years, he heard songs of praise from inside while he lay outside. For forty years, he dreamed of leaping and praising God.

3. His Response to Deliverance

“This must have been why he leapt and praised God with so much joy when he received his deliverance.”

What He Did	What It Reveals
Walked	He used his new legs immediately
Leaped	Exuberant, joyful, uncontainable
Praised God	His first act was worship
Did not care who was watching	His praise was uninhibited

“He began to walk, leap, and praise God without caring about anyone who was watching him.”

He did not look around to see if people were staring. He did not worry about appearing undignified. He did not calculate whether his praise was appropriate. He had waited forty years to praise God on his feet. He was not about to hold back.

The Lesson: Fill Your Mouth with High Praises

“Beloved, has God been good to you? Has He taken away your burdens? Praise Him abundantly, everywhere, and at all times.”

How to Praise	Examples
With your mouth	Sing, shout, declare His goodness
With your body	Dance, lift hands, leap
With instruments	Drums, guitars, keys, whatever you have
Everywhere	In church, at home, in your car, at work
At all times	Not just when you feel like it

“As we see in today’s Bible reading, fill your mouth with high praises to God. Dance and use musical instruments to praise Him, for He alone is worthy of your praise.”

Psalm 149:3 – “Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.”

The Command	The Reason
Fill your mouth with high praises	He alone is worthy
Dance before Him	He has turned your mourning into dancing
Use instruments	All creation praises Him

How to Keep Your Deliverance Secure (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to ensure your delivered state remains permanent:

1. Praise Continually

Do not limit praise to Sunday mornings. Do not praise only when you feel happy. Make praise a lifestyle. When you wake up, praise. When you face challenges, praise. When you remember what God has done, praise.

2. Fill Your House (Your Life) with God’s Presence

The enemy returned because he found the house empty. Fill your life with:

• Daily prayer
• Regular Bible study
• Worship music
• Fellowship with believers
• Acts of service and love

Empty House	Filled House
No prayer	Constant prayer
No Bible reading	Daily Scripture meditation
No worship	Continuous praise
Isolation from believers	Active fellowship

3. Do Not Look Back (Like the Israelites)

The Israelites wanted to return to Egypt whenever things got hard. Do not romanticize your former bondage. Do not miss the “leeks and onions” of Egypt when the wilderness gets difficult. The enemy wants you to look back so you can go back.

4. Testify of Your Deliverance

The lame man did not keep his healing a secret. He walked into the temple—where everyone could see him. Your testimony is a weapon against the enemy. Speak of what God has done. Let others know.

5. Be Watchful and Vigilant

The enemy is always looking for an opportunity to return. Do not be careless. Do not leave the door open. Guard your heart. Guard your time. Guard your associations.

Warning: The Latter End Can Be Worse Than the Beginning

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries a sobering warning: it is possible to be delivered and then end up in worse bondage than before.

The First State	The Latter State (If Empty)
One demon	Eight demons (the original plus seven)
Bondage	Worse bondage
Suffering	Greater suffering

“I pray that in any area the enemy wants your latter end to be worse than your beginning, the Almighty God will frustrate his plans, in Jesus’ name.”

Do not let this happen to you. Praise. Fill your house. Keep your deliverance.

Conclusion: Your Prayer of Praise and Preservation

Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to praise abundantly, everywhere, and at all times. The delivered must become the praiser.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for delivering me from my burdens. I was like the lame man at the Beautiful Gate—helpless, dependent, unable to praise as I desired. But You have set me free. Today, I will not be silent. I will not be passive. I will praise You with my mouth, with my body, with my whole being. I fill my house with Your presence. I will not leave it empty for the enemy to return. I declare that my latter end will not be worse than my beginning. I will not go back to Egypt. I will not look back. I will praise You continually. I will dance before You. I will sing a new song. For You alone are worthy. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Post-Deliverance Audit: Have you been delivered from a burden but have not established a lifestyle of praise? If yes, begin today. Set aside 30 minutes just to praise—no requests, no petitions—just praise.
2. The Empty House Check: Is your life “empty, swept, and garnished”? Do you have prayer, Bible reading, worship, and fellowship filling your days? If not, fill the gaps this week.
3. The Leaping Praise Practice: Do not be self-conscious. Like the lame man who did not care who was watching, find a time this week to praise God exuberantly—lift your hands, dance if you can, shout if you are able. Let your praise be uncontained.

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The Open Heavens 22 July 2026 devotional for today is THE KEYS TO FREEDOM III.

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OPEN HEAVENS 22 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE KEYS TO FREEDOM III

MEMORISE

In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Psalm 18:6

READ: Psalm 3:1-4

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
² Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
³ But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
⁴ I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 22 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Over the past two days, I have discussed some of the steps that anyone who is under the devil’s yoke of bondage must take to become free. Today, I will conclude this series by highlighting why a person under the yoke of the devil should cry out to God for deliverance.

I am often surprised to see people being passive and uninterested when it is time to pray. Unfortunately, people who behave in this manner are only wasting their time and would hardly get any results. No one, let alone those who are suffering under the devil’s yoke, should be passive when it comes to prayer. This is because it is the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous that avails much (James 5:16), not the passive prayers.

For example, in Mark 10:46-52, if Bartimaeus had not cried to Jesus for help, he would have remained blind. Similarly, in Matthew 15:21-28, if the Canaanite woman had not gone to seek help from Jesus and persisted in her cry to Him, her daughter may never have been delivered.

David was a man who always cried out to God for deliverance when faced with battles. Many times in his Psalms, he wrote about crying out to the Lord for help. For example, in Psalm 3:4, he wrote, “l cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill.” Just as David cried unto the Lord with his voice, as a child of God, you must also learn to cry unto Him whenever you find yourself in distress.

Nobody can cry better or louder than you about any distressing situation you might find yourself in because you are the only one who knows where the shoe pinches. This is why people who are always running from one place to another in search of prayer contractors – people who will pray to God on their behalf – often stay in bondage for a long time. In today’s memory verse, David said that he called upon God and cried unto Him in his distress, and God heard him out of His temple. God will never close His ears to a person who cries to Him genuinely and with a contrite heart (Psalm 51:17).

Beloved, you must never grow weary of praying whenever you feel burdened until God hears you; you must be willing to pay the price for freedom in the place of prayer. I pray that the Lord will answer you speedily every time you cry unto Him, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Those who cry out to God in their distress will experience His salvation.

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Isaiah 29-31

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 22 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalm 18:6

“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”

This verse is David’s testimony of answered prayer in his moment of distress.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 3:1-4

This psalm was written when David fled from his son Absalom, who had stolen the hearts of Israel and was seeking to kill his own father.

The Problem with Passive Prayer

“I am often surprised to see people being passive and uninterested when it is time to pray. Unfortunately, people who behave in this manner are only wasting their time and would hardly get any results.”

Passive Prayer	Fervent Prayer
Uninterested, distracted, sleepy	Engaged, focused, alert
Mumbled, half-hearted	Desperate, earnest, sincere
Treats prayer as a ritual	Treats prayer as a lifeline
Little to no results	Avails much

“No one, let alone those who are suffering under the devil’s yoke, should be passive when it comes to prayer. This is because it is the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous that avails much (James 5:16), not the passive prayers.”

James 5:16 – “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

What “Effectual Fervent” Means	What It Is Not
Working (effectual)	Idle, passive
Passionate, earnest (fervent)	Cold, indifferent
Producing results (avails much)	Wasting time

If you are under the devil’s yoke, you cannot afford passive prayer. Your deliverance requires desperation. Your freedom requires fervency.

Bartimaeus: The Cry That Could Not Be Silenced

“For example, in Mark 10:46-52, if Bartimaeus had not cried to Jesus for help, he would have remained blind.”

Bartimaeus’s Situation	His Action
Blind, begging by the roadside	Heard Jesus was passing by
The crowd rebuked him, told him to be quiet	He cried out all the more
He could have been passive	He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

“If Bartimaeus had not cried to Jesus for help, he would have remained blind.”

What Might Have Happened If He Were Passive	What Happened Because He Cried Out
Jesus would have passed by	Jesus stopped
He would have stayed blind	He received his sight
The crowd’s rebuke would have silenced him	He cried louder and got his miracle

Passive prayer would have cost Bartimaeus his sight. Fervent prayer opened his eyes.

The Canaanite Woman: The Cry That Persisted

“Similarly, in Matthew 15:21-28, if the Canaanite woman had not gone to seek help from Jesus and persisted in her cry to Him, her daughter may never have been delivered.”

The Canaanite Woman’s Situation	Her Action
Her daughter was grievously vexed with a demon	She came to Jesus, crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord”
Jesus initially answered her not a word	She did not give up
The disciples asked Jesus to send her away	She persisted
Jesus said, “I am not sent but to the lost sheep of Israel”	She worshiped Him and cried again
Jesus said, “It is not meet to take the children’s bread and cast it to dogs”	She answered, “Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs”

“If she had not persisted in her cry, her daughter may never have been delivered.”

Passive Response	Persistent Cry
Jesus was silent → she would have left	She kept crying
Disciples wanted her gone → she would have obeyed	She refused to be silenced
Jesus seemed to refuse her → she would have given up	She found an argument faith could use
Her daughter would have remained bound	Her daughter was made whole from that very hour

She would not take no for an answer. She cried until she got her miracle. That is the kind of prayer that breaks yokes.

David: The Man Who Cried Out with His Voice

“David was a man who always cried out to God for deliverance when faced with battles. Many times in his Psalms, he wrote about crying out to the Lord for help. For example, in Psalm 3:4, he wrote, ‘I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill.’”

What David Did	What He Did Not Do
Cried unto the Lord with his voice	Whisper a silent, passive prayer
Called upon God in his distress	Wait silently for deliverance
Made his cry heard	Assume God already knew

“Just as David cried unto the Lord with his voice, as a child of God, you must also learn to cry unto Him whenever you find yourself in distress.”

Psalm 18:6 – “In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God…”

David’s Pattern	Your Application
Distress came	When you are distressed, do not suffer in silence
He called and cried	Use your voice. Cry out.
God heard	God will hear you too.

The Problem with Prayer Contractors

“Nobody can cry better or louder than you about any distressing situation you might find yourself in because you are the only one who knows where the shoe pinches. This is why people who are always running from one place to another in search of prayer contractors – people who will pray to God on their behalf – often stay in bondage for a long time.”

Relying on Prayer Contractors	Crying Out Yourself
Someone else prays for you	You pray for yourself
They do not feel your pain the way you do	You know exactly where it hurts
They may pray passively	You will pray fervently because it is your burden
Often leads to prolonged bondage	Leads to swift deliverance

“You are the only one who knows where the shoe pinches.”

No one else knows the full weight of your burden. No one else feels the exact pain. No one else has as much at stake. You cannot outsource your cry. You must cry out yourself.

God Hears the Genuine Cry

“In today’s memory verse, David said that he called upon God and cried unto Him in his distress, and God heard him out of His temple. God will never close His ears to a person who cries to Him genuinely and with a contrite heart (Psalm 51:17).”

Psalm 51:17 – “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”

What God Despises	What God Will Not Despise
Pride, arrogance, self-sufficiency	A broken spirit
Passive, ritualistic prayer	A contrite heart
Lip service without desperation	A genuine cry of distress

When you cry out from the depths of your pain, God hears. When your heart is broken and your voice is desperate, He does not turn away.

Why You Must Not Grow Weary in Prayer

“Beloved, you must never grow weary of praying whenever you feel burdened until God hears you; you must be willing to pay the price for freedom in the place of prayer.”

The Price of Freedom	The Cost of Passivity
Fervent, persistent prayer	Continued bondage
Crying out until God answers	Staying under the yoke
Refusing to be silenced	Remaining silent and stuck

“I pray that the Lord will answer you speedily every time you cry unto Him, in Jesus’ name.”

How to Cry Out to God Effectively (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the biblical examples, here is how to pray the prayer that breaks yokes:

1. Use Your Voice

Do not pray only in your mind. Do not whisper so quietly that no one can hear. David said, “I cried unto the LORD with my voice.” Your voice carries your faith. Your voice disturbs the enemy. Your voice reaches the ears of God.

2. Cry Out with Desperation

Do not pray politely when you are in distress. Do not be concerned with sounding “spiritual” or “dignified.” Bartimaeus cried out. The Canaanite woman cried out. David cried out. Cry out like your life depends on it—because it does.

3. Persist Until You Get an Answer

Do not pray once and give up. Do not pray for five minutes and decide God is not listening. The Canaanite woman persisted. Bartimaeus cried out even louder when the crowd rebuked him. Keep crying. Keep praying. Do not stop until the answer comes.

4. Do Not Outsource Your Cry

It is good to ask others to pray for you. But do not make them your only prayer. You must cry out yourself. No one else feels your pain. No one else knows where the shoe pinches. Cry out directly to God.

5. Come with a Contrite Heart

Do not come with pride, demanding that God serve you. Come with a broken and contrite heart. Acknowledge your need. Acknowledge your helplessness. Cry out from the depths.

Warning: Passive Prayer Keeps You Bound

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: if you are passive in prayer, you will stay in bondage.

Passive Prayer	The Result
Half-hearted, distracted, silent	No results, prolonged bondage
Waiting for someone else to pray for you	Delayed deliverance
Praying once and giving up	The burden remains

“You must never grow weary of praying whenever you feel burdened until God hears you.”

Do not stop crying until the chain breaks. Do not stop crying until the yoke is destroyed. Do not stop crying until you are free.

Conclusion: Your Prayer of Desperate Cry

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that the Lord will answer you speedily every time you cry unto Him. But you must cry. Not passively. Not politely. Cry.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with my voice. I am in distress. I am under a burden. I have tried passive prayer, and it has not worked. Today, I cry out. Like Bartimaeus, I will not be silenced by the crowd. Like the Canaanite woman, I will persist until I get my answer. Like David, I cry unto You with my voice. Hear me out of Your holy hill. I am desperate. I am broken. I am contrite. I will not grow weary. I will not stop praying until You answer. Remove this yoke. Break these chains. Deliver me from the bondage of the enemy. Answer me speedily, Lord. I cry out—and I believe You hear me. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Cry Test: In your next prayer time, do not pray silently. Use your voice. Pray aloud. Let your desperation be heard.
2. The Persistence Check: Have you given up on a prayer request too soon? Identify one burden you stopped praying about. Begin crying out again today. Do not stop.
3. The Prayer Contractor Audit: Are you relying more on others to pray for you than on your own prayers? Continue to ask for prayer support, but do not neglect your own desperate cry.

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The Open Heavens 21 July 2026 devotional for today is THE KEYS TO FREEDOM II.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 21 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE KEYS TO FREEDOM II

MEMORISE:
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;
Deuteronomy 30:15

READ: Exodus 21:1-6

Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them.
² If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.
³ If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.
⁴ If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master’s, and he shall go out by himself.

⁵ And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:
⁶ Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 21 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I mentioned that admitting there is a burden and recognising the need for God’s help to remove it is the first step that people who are under the yoke of satan must take to become free from his bondage. Today, I will discuss the next step that such people must take to gain their freedom.

While admitting the need for help is the first step to gaining freedom from satan’s bondage, the second step is to be willing to be helped. In John 5:2-2, Jesus asked a man who had been sick for 38 years, “Do you want to be made whole?” Ordinarily, one would think that there is no need to ask a man who had suffered for so long if he wanted to be made whole.
However, Jesus asked him the question because He knew that not everyone wants to be helped; some people love their burdens and do not want to be set free from them. Today’s Bible reading tells us that when slaves love their chains, their owners should pierce their ears and brand them as slaves for life.

No matter how long a slave has been in slavery, the day such a fellow decides that he or she wants to be free marks the beginning of his or her journey to freedom. For example, the day the woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 9:20-22 sought Jesus for her deliverance was the day her bondage of 12 years disappeared. The Almighty God can deliver anyone who is under the devil’s yoke, even a lawful captive (Isaiah 49:24-26); however, he or she must be willing to be delivered.

Beloved, any Christian who is still indulging in the pleasures of sin is under the devil’s bondage and is clearly not willing to be free. Anyone who claims to be a believer but keeps company with people who lure him or her to sin is under satan’s yoke and cannot be free until he or she decides to cut off such relationships. It is not enough for a person to just declare that he or she wants to be free; the person’s actions must show a willingness to be free.

Such a person must live a holy life and must be committed to praying, studying the Bible regularly, and fellowshipping with other believers. God will fight for such a person and give him or her total freedom.

REFLECTION

Are you submitting to the devil in any area of your life?

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 21 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 30:15

“See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil.”

This verse presents the fundamental choice that every person must make.

BIBLE READING: Exodus 21:1-6

This passage describes the laws concerning Hebrew slaves. A Hebrew slave was to serve for six years and be freed in the seventh year. If the slave came alone, he would leave alone. If he came with a wife, she would leave with him. However, if his master gave him a wife who bore him children, the wife and children belonged to the master, and the slave would leave alone. But if the slave declared, “I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,” then his master was to bring him to the doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl, and he would serve his master forever. Daddy Adeboye uses this to show that some people choose bondage. They love their chains. They prefer slavery over freedom. And God allows them to make that choice.

The Second Step to Freedom: Willingness to Be Helped

“While admitting the need for help is the first step to gaining freedom from satan’s bondage, the second step is to be willing to be helped.”

Step One	Step Two
Admit you have a burden	Be willing to let it go
Recognize you need deliverance	Cooperate with the deliverer
Cry out for help	Accept the help when it comes

Yesterday’s devotional focused on admission. Today’s focuses on willingness. Many people admit they have a problem but are not willing to do what it takes to be free.

The Man at Bethesda: “Do You Want to Be Made Whole?”

“In John 5:2-9, Jesus asked a man who had been sick for 38 years, ‘Do you want to be made whole?’ Ordinarily, one would think that there is no need to ask a man who had suffered for so long if he wanted to made whole.”

John 5:6 – “When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?”

The Man’s Condition	Jesus’ Question
Sick for 38 years	“Do you want to be made whole?”
Lying by the pool, waiting	Asking seems unnecessary—but it was essential
Everyone assumed he wanted healing	Jesus knew that not everyone wants to be free

“However, Jesus asked him the question because He knew that not everyone wants to be helped; some people love their burdens and do not want to be set free from them.”

Why Someone Might Not Want to Be Free	Explanation
Secondary gain	Their sickness or burden gets them attention, sympathy, or support
Fear of responsibility	Freedom requires accountability and effort
Familiarity with bondage	They have learned to live with the chains
Love of sin	They enjoy the pleasures of their bondage

Jesus asked the question because He knew that healing cannot be forced. The man had to choose. He had to want it.

The Slave Who Loved His Chains (Exodus 21:1-6)

“Today’s Bible reading tells us that when slaves love their chains, their owners should pierce their ears and brand them as slaves for life.”

The Law	The Choice
After six years, the slave could go free	Freedom was offered, not forced
But if the slave said, “I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free”	He chose to remain a slave
His ear was pierced with an awl at the doorpost	He became a slave forever

“No matter how long a slave has been in slavery, the day such a fellow decides that he or she wants to be free marks the beginning of his or her journey to freedom.”

The Slave Who Chooses Freedom	The Slave Who Chooses Bondage
Leaves the master’s house	Remains forever
Walks in liberty	Stays in chains
Begins a new life	Continues in the old

The door is open. But the slave must choose to walk through it. God will not drag you out of Egypt. You must decide to leave.

The Woman with the Issue of Blood: Her Willingness Brought Healing

“For example, the day the woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 9:20-22 sought Jesus for her deliverance was the day her bondage of 12 years disappeared.”

Her Condition	Her Action
Issue of blood for 12 years	She sought Jesus
Had spent all her money on physicians	She pressed through the crowd
No one could heal her	She touched the hem of His garment

“She sought Jesus.” That is willingness in action. She did not wait for healing to come to her. She went after it. She pressed through obstacles. She risked being rejected. Her willingness was demonstrated by her pursuit.

The Result	The Lesson
Immediately her issue stopped	Willingness + action = deliverance
Jesus said, “Thy faith hath made thee whole”	Faith is the expression of willingness

The Lawful Captive: God Can Deliver Anyone Who Is Willing

“The Almighty God can deliver anyone who is under the devil’s yoke, even a lawful captive (Isaiah 49:24-26); however, he or she must be willing to be delivered.”

Isaiah 49:24-25 – “Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered.”

God’s Power	The Condition
He can take prey from the mighty	The captive must be willing
He can deliver even lawful captives	The captive must want freedom
Nothing is too hard for Him	But He will not override your will

Even if the devil has a legal claim—even if you sold yourself into bondage through sin—God can still deliver you. But you must be willing to leave your chains behind.

Signs That You Are Not Willing to Be Free

Daddy Adeboye gives clear indicators of unwillingness:

1. Indulging in the Pleasures of Sin

“Beloved, any Christian who is still indulging in the pleasures of sin is under the devil’s bondage and is clearly not willing to be free.”

Indulgence in Sin	What It Reveals
Willfully continuing in known sin	You love your chains more than freedom
Making excuses for sin	You are not serious about deliverance
Defending sinful behavior	You have chosen bondage

Hebrews 10:26 – “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins.”

2. Keeping Company with Those Who Lure You to Sin

“Anyone who claims to be a believer but keeps company with people who lure him or her to sin is under satan’s yoke and cannot be free until he or she decides to cut off such relationships.”

Keeping Bad Company	The Result
Friends who lure you to sin	You remain under satan’s yoke
Relationships that pull you away from God	You cannot be free while holding onto them
Companionship with ungodliness	Your chains are strengthened, not broken

1 Corinthians 15:33 – “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”

If you are not willing to cut off the relationships that lead you into sin, you are not willing to be free. You cannot hold onto the chains and walk in liberty.

What Willingness Looks Like in Action

“It is not enough for a person to just declare that he or she wants to be free; the person’s actions must show a willingness to be free.”

Declaration Alone	Declaration with Action
“I want to be free”	Cutting off sinful relationships
“I hate this addiction”	Destroying the means of the addiction
“Lord deliver me”	Living a holy life, praying, studying Scripture

“Such a person must live a holy life and must be committed to praying, studying the Bible regularly, and fellowshipping with other believers. God will fight for such a person and give him or her total freedom.”

Evidence of Willingness	What It Produces
Living a holy life	God fights for you
Committed to prayer	Heaven is activated on your behalf
Studying the Bible regularly	Your mind is renewed, and lies are exposed
Fellowshipping with believers	You are strengthened and accountable

How to Move from Admission to Willingness (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to demonstrate that you truly want to be free:

1. Answer Jesus’ Question Honestly

He is asking you today: “Do you want to be made whole?” Not “Do you want to complain about your burden?” Not “Do you want sympathy for your condition?” Do you truly want to be made whole? Answer honestly.

2. Cut Off What Is Keeping You Bound

Identify the specific chains you have been unwilling to release:

• A sinful relationship
• A secret habit
• An addiction you have protected
• A friendship that leads you into sin

Cut it off. Not tomorrow. Today.

3. Replace Bondage with Freedom Practices

Do not just remove the bad; add the good. Commit to:

• Daily prayer (not occasional)
• Daily Bible reading (not when convenient)
• Regular fellowship with believers (not isolation)

4. Stop Making Excuses

Excuse	The Truth
“I can’t help myself”	You can’t, but God can—if you are willing
“I’ve tried before”	Try again with full willingness
“It’s too hard”	Freedom is worth the fight

Warning: God Will Honor Your Choice

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries a sobering warning: if you choose bondage, God will allow it. The slave who loved his master had his ear pierced and served forever. God did not force him out.

If You Choose	God’s Response
Bondage, sin, chains	He allows you to stay
Freedom, holiness, deliverance	He fights for you and sets you free

The choice is yours. Today, life and good are set before you—but so are death and evil. Choose life. Choose freedom. Choose to be willing.

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Willingness

Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to live a holy life, pray, study Scripture, and fellowship with believers. God will fight for you if you are willing.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I have admitted that I need deliverance. But today, I go further. I declare that I am willing to be free. I do not love my chains. I do not want to remain in bondage. I will not be like the slave who chose to stay. I answer Your question: Yes, Lord, I want to be made whole. I am willing to cut off every relationship that leads me into sin. I am willing to live a holy life. I am willing to pray, to study Your word, and to fellowship with believers. I am willing to do whatever it takes to be free. Now, Lord, fight for me. Break every yoke. Remove every chain. I receive my total freedom. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Willingness Audit: Ask yourself honestly: Is there any area where I am not willing to be free? Any sin I am protecting? Any relationship I refuse to cut off? Any excuse I am hiding behind?Write it down. Then choose to be willing.
2. The Ear-Piercing Test: Imagine you are the slave at the doorpost. Freedom is offered. Will you walk out or stay? If you would choose to stay, ask God to change your heart until you are willing to leave.
3. The Action Plan: Write down three specific actions you will take this week to demonstrate your willingness: (1) Cut off a specific sinful relationship or habit, (2) Commit to daily prayer and Bible reading, (3) Join or strengthen fellowship with believers.

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The Open Heavens 20 July 2026 devotional for today is THE KEYS TO FREEDOM I.

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OPEN HEAVENS 20 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE KEYS TO FREEDOM I

MEMORISE:

For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
Psalm 72:12

READ: Mark 10:46-52

⁴⁶ And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
⁴⁷ And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
⁴⁸ And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
⁴⁹ And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

⁵⁰ And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
⁵¹ And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
⁵² And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 20 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

God does not want anyone to be under satan’s yoke. This is why Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). God is more than able to break the enemy’s yoke over anyone (Isaiah 10:27), but such a person must first admit that he or she needs to be delivered.

Years ago, a man brought his wife to me and said, “Daddy, help me. My wife is a witch.” I asked the woman if it was true, and she denied it. I then told her that if she was indeed a witch, as her husband claimed, we could pray with her, and she would be delivered. However, she insisted that she wasn’t a witch because she wasn’t willing to be delivered. I then prayed, “If you’re not a witch, you will continue to prosper; however, if you are, I bind whatever demon is operating in you.”
Three months later, she was brought back to me with her body so swollen, as she had doubled in size! Apparently, the demon that I bound inside her and had been feeding on her and defecating in her.

The first step for someone who is under the devil’s yoke to become free is for the fellow to admit that there is a burden that he or she needs to be freed from. Until the fellow makes such an admission, he or she cannot be free. Likewise, if the person is okay with where he or she is and is satisfied with sickness, loneliness, barrenness, sorrow, or pain, he or she will remain under the burden of satan.

Sometime ago, a man was coughing badly, and he was brought to me for prayers. In the past, I would have gone ahead and prayed for him without asking questions, but from experience, I had learnt to ask questions. Therefore, I asked him, “Sir, how can I help you?” Even though it was clear that he was sick, I knew that I needed to ask him what he really wanted, just as Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted in today’s Bible reading. To my surprise, the man said, “I want you to pray that the cough leaves slowly.”

Beloved, are you under satan’s yoke in any area of your life? Admit that you need God’s help and cry to Him to break it off immediately and completely.

He will come to your aid speedily and deliver you, in the mighty name of Jesus.

KEY POINT

The first step to gaining freedom from the devil’s yoke is to admit the need for help.

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MEMORISE: Psalm 72:12

“For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.”

This verse reveals God’s heart for the helpless.

BIBLE READING: Mark 10:46-52

This passage records the healing of blind Bartimaeus. As Jesus left Jericho with His disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, sat by the roadside. When he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many rebuked him, telling him to be quiet, but he cried out all the more. Jesus stopped and called him. When asked, “What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?” Bartimaeus answered, “Lord, that I might receive my sight.” Jesus said, “Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.” Immediately, he received his sight and followed Jesus.

The First Step to Deliverance: Admitting You Need It

“God does not want anyone to be under satan’s yoke. This is why Jesus said, ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest’ (Matthew 11:28). God is more than able to break the enemy’s yoke over anyone (Isaiah 10:27), but such a person must first admit that he or she needs to be delivered.”

Isaiah 10:27 – “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”

God’s Power	The Condition
He is able to break every yoke	The person must admit they need deliverance
The anointing destroys burdens	But the individual must cry out
He delivers the needy	When they cry (Psalm 72:12)

Deliverance is available. But it is not automatic. Pride can keep you bound. Denial can keep you under the yoke. The first step is not a prayer—it is an admission.

The Woman Who Would Not Admit She Was a Witch

1. The Husband’s Accusation

“Years ago, a man brought his wife to me and said, ‘Daddy, help me. My wife is a witch.’ I asked the woman if it was true, and she denied it. I then told her that if she was indeed a witch, as her husband claimed, we could pray with her, and she would be delivered. However, she insisted that she wasn’t a witch because she wasn’t willing to be delivered.”

The Man’s Claim	The Woman’s Response
“My wife is a witch”	“It’s not true”
She needed deliverance	She denied she had any burden
Deliverance was offered	She refused because she would not admit

She was not willing to be delivered. Not because deliverance was unavailable, but because she would not admit she needed it. Her pride, shame, or fear kept her bound.

“I then prayed, ‘If you’re not a witch, you will continue to prosper; however, if you are, I bind whatever demon is operating in you.’”

Daddy Adeboye did not force deliverance on her. He prayed a conditional prayer, leaving the outcome to God.

2. The Consequence of Denial

“Three months later, she was brought back to me with her body so swollen, as she had doubled in size! Apparently, the demon that I bound inside her and had been feeding on her and defecating in her.”

What Happened	Why
Her body swelled to double its size	The bound demon could not leave because she would not admit
She suffered physically	Her denial kept the burden in place
She was brought back in worse condition	She finally could not hide her affliction

“The first step for someone who is under the devil’s yoke to become free is for the fellow to admit that there is a burden that he or she needs to be freed from. Until the fellow makes such an admission, he or she cannot be free.”

Denial Keeps You Bound	Admission Opens the Door
“I don’t have a problem”	“Lord, I need help”
“I’m fine”	“I am burdened”
Refusing deliverance	Crying out for deliverance
The burden remains	The burden is lifted

“Likewise, if the person is okay with where he or she is and is satisfied with sickness, loneliness, barrenness, sorrow, or pain, he or she will remain under the burden of satan.”

Being Satisfied with Bondage	The Result
“I’ve learned to live with it”	You never seek deliverance
“It’s not that bad”	You tolerate what God wants to remove
“Maybe this is my cross to bear”	You accept what the enemy has placed on you

Do not be satisfied with sickness, loneliness, barrenness, sorrow, or pain. These are not from God. They are burdens the enemy wants you to accept as normal. Refuse to be satisfied. Cry out for deliverance.

The Man Who Wanted the Cough to Leave Slowly

1. The Strange Request

“Sometime ago, a man was coughing badly, and he was brought to me for prayers. In the past, I would have gone ahead and prayed for him without asking questions, but from experience, I had learnt to ask questions. Therefore, I asked him, ‘Sir, how can I help you?’ Even though it was clear that he was sick, I knew that I needed to ask him what he really wanted, just as Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted in today’s Bible reading.”

Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?” The answer was not obvious. He had to state his request clearly.

“To my surprise, the man said, ‘I want you to pray that the cough leaves slowly.’”

The Man’s Condition	His Request
Coughing badly	“Pray that the cough leaves slowly”
Needed complete healing	Asked for partial, gradual relief
Could have been made whole	Preferred a slow, incomplete deliverance

He wanted to be comfortable with his burden. He did not want it removed completely. He was satisfied with partial relief rather than total freedom.

2. The Lesson

“Beloved, are you under satan’s yoke in any area of your life? Admit that you need God’s help and cry to Him to break it off immediately and completely.”

Partial Deliverance	Complete Deliverance
“Leave slowly”	“Leave now”
“Make it bearable”	“Remove it entirely”
“I can tolerate a little”	“I want total freedom”

Do not be like the man who wanted his cough to leave slowly. Do not settle for partial relief. Cry out for complete deliverance.

Bartimaeus: The Model of Desperate, Specific Faith

“Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted. He did not assume. He did not guess. He asked the blind man to state his request.”

Bartimaeus’s Situation	His Response
Blind for years	Cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me”
The crowd rebuked him	He cried out all the more
Jesus asked, “What do you want?”	“Lord, that I might receive my sight”

“He did not say, ‘Lord, help me see a little better.’ He did not say, ‘Lord, let my eyesight improve gradually.’ He asked for complete, immediate healing.”

What He Did Not Ask	What He Asked
“Leave me partially blind”	“Receive my sight”
“Help me cope with blindness”	“Heal me completely”
“Give me enough sight to get by”	“Make me whole”

Mark 10:52 – “And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.”

The Result	The Lesson
Immediately he received his sight	Complete, instantaneous deliverance
He followed Jesus	Freedom led to discipleship

Bartimaeus did not ask for a slow, gradual healing. He asked for everything. And he received everything.

How to Receive Complete Deliverance (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the example of Bartimaeus, here is how to cry out to the Burden Bearer:

1. Admit That You Have a Burden

Stop pretending. Stop minimizing. Stop being satisfied with bondage. Say: “Lord, I am carrying a burden. I need Your help.”

Instead of Saying…	Say…
“I’m fine”	“I am struggling”
“It’s not that bad”	“This burden is heavy”
“I’ll deal with it later”	“I need deliverance now”

2. Refuse to Be Satisfied with Partial Relief

Do not ask for the cough to leave slowly. Do not ask for a little improvement. Ask for complete deliverance. Ask for everything.

3. Cry Out Specifically Like Bartimaeus

Do not pray vague prayers. Do not say, “Lord, bless me.” Say: “Lord, remove this specific burden. Heal this specific sickness. Break this specific addiction. Deliver me from this specific oppression.”

4. Cry Out Louder When the Crowd Rebukes You

The crowd told Bartimaeus to be quiet. He cried out all the more. People may tell you:

• “You’re being dramatic”
• “It’s not that serious”
• “Just live with it”
• “You don’t need to make a scene”

Do not listen. Cry out louder. Your deliverance depends on it.

5. Expect Immediate and Complete Freedom

Bartimaeus did not hope for gradual improvement. He expected to receive his sight immediately. Ask for immediate deliverance. Believe for complete freedom. Do not settle.

Warning: Denial and Complacency Are Chains

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries a sobering warning: the greatest enemy of your deliverance may not be the demon—it may be your own denial.

Denial Says	Complacency Says
“I don’t have a problem”	“I can live with this problem”
“I’m not a witch” (when you are)	“Let the cough leave slowly”
“I don’t need deliverance”	“Partial relief is enough”

Both keep you bound. Both prevent you from crying out. Both are tools of the enemy.

“He will come to your aid speedily and deliver you, in the mighty name of Jesus.”

But He cannot deliver you if you will not admit you need deliverance. He cannot heal you if you are satisfied with sickness. He cannot free you if you will not cry out.

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Complete Deliverance

Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to admit your need and cry out to God. Do not be like the woman who denied her burden. Do not be like the man who wanted a slow healing. Be like Bartimaeus—desperate, specific, unwilling to be silenced, and unwilling to settle for partial relief.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You as the Burden Bearer. You delivered Bartimaeus when he cried out. You broke every yoke for those who admitted their need. Today, I admit that I am carrying a burden. I am not satisfied with it. I do not want it to leave slowly. I do not want partial relief. I want complete deliverance. You know my burden—the sickness, the addiction, the oppression, the stagnation, the loneliness, the barrenness. I cry out to You. Do not let me be silenced by the crowd. Do not let me be satisfied with half-measures. Remove this burden immediately and completely. I receive my freedom now. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Admission Audit: Ask yourself honestly: Is there any area where I am in denial about a burden? Any sickness I have accepted? Any addiction I have minimized? Any oppression I have learned to live with? Write it down. Admit it to God.
2. The Specific Cry: Take that burden and turn it into a specific prayer. Not “Lord, help me” but “Lord, remove this specific burden completely and immediately.”
3. The Bartimaeus Declaration: Refuse to be silenced. If the enemy or the crowd tries to quiet your cry, shout louder. Say: “I will not be quiet until I receive my deliverance. I will not settle for partial relief. I want everything Jesus died to give me.”

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The Open Heavens 19 July 2026 devotional for today is DELIVERANCE FROM CAREER AND ACADEMIC BURDENS.

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 19 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DELIVERANCE FROM CAREER AND ACADEMIC BURDENS 

MEMORISE:
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Proverbs 4:18

READ: Luke 5:1-7

And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
² And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
³ And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

⁴ Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
⁵ And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
⁶ And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
⁷ And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 19 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, Peter fished all night but caught nothing. He must have been frustrated, and I can relate to how he must have felt because I love to fish. I often go fishing to relax, and sometimes, within five minutes of throwing my hook in the water, I make a catch. On other occasions, however, I might spend an hour without catching any fish. Peter’s efforts that night were in vain, not because he wasn’t working hard, but because things just weren’t working out for him.

When I was still a lecturer at the University of Lagos, an advertisement was made for a position at a company, and a professor applied. He was invited for an interview, and on getting to the venue of the interview, he found out that the chairman of the panel of interviewers was his former student who had graduated recently. When the professor saw him, he said, “I am sorry. I have come to the wrong room.” However, the young man told him that he was in the right room. The professor felt ashamed because he was definitely not where he was meant to be in his career.

Some people fail in their careers and academics not because they are lazy, but because they are carrying heavy burdens of opposition from the devil that prevent them from being successful.

Such people will not be able to succeed despite their best efforts. However, when Jesus, the Burden Bearer, steps into their lives, their situations will turn around for good.

A young man once came to me for prayers. He told me that his boss always opposed him because of his Christian faith. The boss went as far as saying that he would never get promoted as long as he was his boss. Due to that, the young man remained stagnant in the company. I prayed with him and decreed in the name of Jesus that every mountain that was blocking his way should be removed.

Shortly after, his boss was transferred to another location, and the young man was promoted. After a while, the boss was moved back, but by then, the young man had already been promoted to the same level as his former boss. Just one decree in the name of the Burden Bearer turned his situation around.

Beloved, are you experiencing stagnation in your career or academics? I decree today that every burden of opposition against your career or academics is removed now, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Lord, please deliver me from all opposition in my life, in Jesus’ name.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 19 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Proverbs 4:18

“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.”

This verse describes the believer’s journey as one of progressive brightness.

BIBLE READING: Luke 5:1-7

This passage records the miraculous catch of fish after a night of fruitless labor. Simon Peter and his companions had toiled all night and caught nothing. Jesus told Peter to launch out into the deep and let down his nets for a catch. Peter responded, “Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” When they did, they caught such a great multitude of fish that their net broke, and they had to signal their partners in the other ship to come help. Both ships were filled so full that they began to sink.

The Frustration of Toiling Without Results

1. Peter’s Night of Emptiness

“In today’s Bible reading, Peter fished all night but caught nothing. He must have been frustrated, and I can relate to how he must have felt because I love to fish. I often go fishing to relax, and sometimes, within five minutes of throwing my hook in the water, I make a catch. On other occasions, however, I might spend an hour without catching any fish.”

Peter’s Effort	Peter’s Result
Fished all night	Caught nothing
Experienced, professional fisherman	Empty nets
Worked hard	No reward for his labor

“Peter’s efforts that night were in vain, not because he wasn’t working hard, but because things just weren’t working out for him.”

This is the experience of many people in their careers and academics. They are not lazy. They are not unqualified. They work hard, study long, put in the hours, but the results do not come. Promotions are denied. Opportunities pass them by. They toil all night and catch nothing.

What Is Not the Problem	What May Be the Problem
Lack of effort	Spiritual opposition
Lack of qualification	Burdens of stagnation
Laziness or carelessness	The devil blocking their path

The Professor and His Former Student

“When I was still a lecturer at the University of Lagos, an advertisement was made for a position at a company, and a professor applied. He was invited for an interview, and on getting to the venue of the interview, he found out that the chairman of the panel of interviewers was his former student who had graduated recently. When the professor saw him, he said, ‘I am sorry. I have come to the wrong room.’ However, the young man told him that he was in the right room. The professor felt ashamed because he was definitely not where he was meant to be in his career.”

The Professor’s Situation	The Irony
A professor (high academic rank)	Interviewing for a position under a recent graduate
Should have been ahead in his career	Found himself behind someone he once taught
Felt ashamed	Recognized he was not where he should be

This professor was not lazy. He had credentials. He had experience. But something had gone wrong. He was stagnant while his former student advanced.

“Some people fail in their careers and academics not because they are lazy, but because they are carrying heavy burdens of opposition from the devil that prevent them from being successful.”

The Burden of Opposition	How It Manifests
Demonic hindrance	Doors that should open remain closed
Spiritual stagnation	Promotions that should come do not happen
Unseen barriers	Others advance while you remain stuck

“Such people will not be able to succeed despite their best efforts. However, when Jesus, the Burden Bearer, steps into their lives, their situations will turn around for good.”

The Young Man Opposed by His Boss

1. The Stagnation

“A young man once came to me for prayers. He told me that his boss always opposed him because of his Christian faith. The boss went as far as saying that he would never get promoted as long as he was his boss. Due to that, the young man remained stagnant in the company.”

The Young Man’s Situation	The Source of Opposition
Faithful Christian	His boss opposed him because of his faith
Deserving of promotion	Denied promotion because of the boss’s hostility
Stagnant, stuck	The boss declared: “You will never get promoted as long as I am your boss”

This was not a matter of performance. It was a matter of spiritual opposition manifesting through a human agent. The boss had made a declaration, and that declaration was blocking the young man’s progress.

2. The Decree of Deliverance

“I prayed with him and decreed in the name of Jesus that every mountain that was blocking his way should be removed.”

“Shortly after, his boss was transferred to another location, and the young man was promoted. After a while, the boss was moved back, but by then, the young man had already been promoted to the same level as his former boss.”

What Happened	The Result
Daddy Adeboye decreed the removal of every mountain	The boss was transferred
The young man was promoted	He moved up
The boss returned later	The young man was now at the same level

“Just one decree in the name of the Burden Bearer turned his situation around.”

Before the Decree	After the Decree
Stagnant, blocked by a hostile boss	Boss transferred, promotion received
At the mercy of his oppressor	Equal to his former oppressor
No hope of advancement	Turnaround in a short time

This is what the Burden Bearer does. He removes mountains. He transfers opposition. He opens doors that were sealed shut. He turns the tables.

The Root of Stagnation: Spiritual Burdens

Daddy Adeboye identifies that career and academic stagnation often have spiritual roots. Hard work alone cannot overcome these burdens.

Natural Solutions	What They Cannot Fix
More education	Demonic opposition
Harder work	Spiritual barriers
Better networking	Curses or negative declarations
Changing jobs	A burden following you

“I decree today that every burden of opposition against your career or academics is removed now, in Jesus’ name.”

How to Experience Career and Academic Breakthrough (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the biblical example of Peter, here is how to receive the Burden Bearer’s intervention:

1. Acknowledge That You Cannot Do It Alone

Peter was a professional fisherman. He knew how to fish. But all his expertise produced nothing until Jesus spoke. Likewise, your qualifications and hard work are not enough if there is a spiritual burden blocking you. Acknowledge your need for divine intervention.

2. Invite Jesus into Your Situation

Jesus got into Peter’s boat. He did not stand on the shore and shout instructions. He entered Peter’s workplace. Invite Jesus into your career, your office, your studies, your job search. Say: “Lord, come into this situation. I cannot succeed without You.”

3. Obey Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense

Peter said, “We have toiled all night and taken nothing; nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” He had every reason to ignore Jesus. But he obeyed. Is there an instruction God has given you about your career or academics that you have ignored? A direction to apply somewhere? A prompting to start something? Obey at His word.

4. Pray Against the Burden of Opposition

Specifically pray against:

• Demonic hindrances blocking your progress
• Negative declarations spoken over your career
• Spiritual stagnation
• Enemies of your advancement

Pray: “Every mountain blocking my way, be removed in Jesus’ name.”

5. Decree Your Advancement

Words have power. The boss declared that the young man would never be promoted. That declaration held him back until a greater declaration was made in Jesus’ name. Decree:

• “I am not stagnant. I am advancing.”
• “Doors that have been closed are opening now.”
• “Every opposition is being removed.”

Warning: Do Not Mistake Spiritual Warfare for Ordinary Difficulty

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent discernment: not every struggle is natural. Not every failure is your fault.

Ordinary Difficulty	Spiritual Burden of Opposition
You fail because you didn’t prepare	You work hard but still fail
You lack qualifications	You have qualifications but no opportunity
The economy is bad	Others in the same economy are advancing
You need more skills	No amount of skill changes your situation

If you have tried everything natural and still remain stuck, you may be facing a spiritual burden. Do not keep applying natural solutions to a supernatural problem. Bring it to the Burden Bearer.

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Career and Academic Breakthrough

Daddy Adeboye closes with a decree of removal over every burden of opposition. Receive it by faith.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You as the Burden Bearer. Peter fished all night and caught nothing—until You spoke. I have been working hard, studying hard, applying, striving—but the results have not come. I acknowledge that there may be a spiritual burden of opposition against my career and academics. Today, I ask You to step into my boat. Remove every mountain blocking my way. Transfer every opposition that stands against me. Nullify every negative declaration spoken over my progress. I decree that I am advancing. I decree that doors are opening. I decree that stagnation is broken. The path of the just shines more and more unto the perfect day, and I am on that path. Thank You for my turnaround. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Career Audit: Identify areas where you have been stagnant despite your best efforts. Write them down. Ask God: Is there a spiritual burden causing this?
2. The Obedience Check: Has the Lord given you any instruction about your career or academics that you have ignored? (A job to apply for? A skill to learn? A person to contact?) Obey it this week.
3. The Decree of Advancement: Write down a positive declaration for your career or academics based on Proverbs 4:18: “My path is shining more and more. I am advancing. I am not stagnant.”Speak it aloud every morning for 30 days.

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