The Open Heaven 28 October 2025 devotional for today is HELP FROM HEAVEN II.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 28 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: HELP FROM HEAVEN II
MEMORISE:
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Hebrews 1:14
READ: Acts 8:26-40
And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.
30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 28 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
I mentioned yesterday that one of the ways God sends help to His children from heaven is through angelic interventions. I recall experiencing one when I was about six or seven years old. An elder sister of mine got married and moved away to her husband’s farm, which was a long way from our home. One day, I asked her, “Where is your farm?”, and she gave me directions to the place: “When you arrive at so and so location, turn right; when you reach so and so spot, turn left.” A little while thereafter, I decided to visit her on her husband’s farm. Being a little child, I did not know how far it was, so I set out on the journey. I tried to follow the directions she gave me, but I eventually got lost. I did not know how to get back home, nor did I know how to get to the farm I was going to.
Childishly, I looked up to heaven and said, “God, please help me.” By the time I looked down, I saw a little white dog wagging its tail and looking at me as if I were its friend. Since I was clueless about where I was, I followed the dog, hoping it would lead me to where people could help me. Surprisingly, the dog led me to my sister’s farm. When I got there, and my sister saw me, she was alarmed and asked, “How did you get here? Who brought you here?” I said, “That little white dog.” She replied that she didn’t have a dog on her farm. Immediately, we stepped outside the farm and began to look everywhere. Amazingly, the dog I had just followed to the farm was nowhere to be found. I firmly believe that God sent an angel to help me so that I could one day preach the gospel to the world.
Today’s memory verse describes angels as ministering spirits sent forth to minister to those who are to be heirs of salvation. In today’s Bible reading, God sent an angel to give Philip specific directions about the next phase of his ministry. After winning the city of Samaria for Jesus, it was time for him to move on to the next phase of his mission, and the angel told him exactly where to go.
Beloved, God still sends His angels to guide His people. I pray that you will not miss such angelic ministrations, in Jesus’ name.
PRAYER POINT
Father, please let me enjoy angelic ministrations all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Luke 16-18
HYMN: Jesus Loves Me
OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 28 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY
Today’s devotional, “Help from Heaven II,” continues the teaching on angelic intervention — but this time, the focus is on angelic guidance. Yesterday, we saw how angels protect and rescue. Today, we see how angels direct and guide God’s people to their next assignment.
Daddy shares a remarkable childhood testimony of how God sent an angel — disguised as a little white dog — to lead him to his sister’s farm when he was lost. That angelic guidance kept him safe so that he could one day preach the gospel to the world.
The message is clear: God still sends His angels to guide His people.
1. A Childhood Testimony of Angelic Guidance
When Daddy was about six or seven, he set out alone to visit his sister’s farm but got lost. He didn’t know the way home or the way forward. Childishly, he looked up and said, “God, please help me.”When he looked down, a little white dog was wagging its tail, looking at him as if they were friends.
He followed the dog, and it led him straight to his sister’s farm. When his sister asked who brought him, he said, “That little white dog.” She replied that she had no dog on her farm. They searched everywhere — the dog was nowhere to be found. Daddy believes God sent an angel to help him so he could one day preach the gospel to the world.
You have experienced angelic guidance without knowing it. He can be in the form of a human being, an animal, nature, etc.
A stranger who appeared at the right moment, a door that opened unexpectedly, a direction that felt like a nudge. God’s help is often unrecognised until you look back. Learn to see His hand in the ordinary.
2. Angels Are Ministering Spirits Sent to Help You
Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as ministering spirits sent forth to minister to those who are heirs of salvation. If you are a child of God, you are an heir — and angels are assigned to serve you.
You are not alone in your journey. God has assigned heavenly helpers to assist you. They may not always appear as angels — sometimes they come as a stranger, a friend, or a path that suddenly becomes clear. But make no mistake: heaven is involved in your life.
3. Angels Guide Us to Our Next Assignment
In Acts 8:26-40, God sent an angel to Philip with specific directions: “Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.” Philip obeyed, and he met the Ethiopian eunuch — a man of great authority who was reading Isaiah but didn’t understand it. Philip explained the Scriptures, preached Jesus, and the eunuch was saved and baptized.
After winning Samaria for Jesus, it was time for Philip to move to the next phase of his mission. The angel told him exactly where to go.
God doesn’t just want to protect you — He wants to position you. He wants to guide you to the people, places, and opportunities He has prepared for you. Be sensitive to His leading. The angel may be directing you to your next assignment right now.
Relating This to Your Everyday Life
You may be at a crossroads right now. You may not know which way to go — which job to take, which person to marry, which city to move to, which decision to make. You may feel lost, like a little child far from home.
Today’s message reminds you: God sends help from heaven. He sends angels to guide you. He sends His Spirit to direct you. He sends His Word to instruct you. You are not alone. You are not abandoned. You are not without direction.
You will not miss such angelic ministrations. Stay sensitive. Stay prayerful. Stay obedient. And watch heaven guide your steps.
Action Steps
1. Ask God for Guidance — When you don’t know what to do, look up to heaven and say, “God, please help me.” He hears. He answers. He guides.
2. Stay Sensitive to Divine Direction — God may guide you through His Word, through prayer, through wise counsel, or even through unexpected means. Keep your heart open to however He chooses to lead you.
3. Obey Promptly — When God says go, go. Philip arose and went. His obedience led to a soul being saved. Your obedience may lead to your next assignment.
Prayer Points
- Father, I thank You because You send help from heaven. Thank You for the ministering spirits assigned to guide me and keep me in Your will, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, forgive me for the times I have ignored Your guidance or waited passively when You told me to move. Forgive me for being idle when You wanted me active, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, I position myself for angelic guidance. I choose to be obedient, faithful, and active in Your service. Send me Your direction, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, guide me to my next assignment. Lead me to the people, places, and opportunities You have prepared for me. Let no divine appointment be missed, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, open my eyes to see the help You send. Let me recognise Your hand even when it comes in unexpected forms, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, use me as You used Philip — to help someone understand what they cannot see, to bring them closer to You, in Jesus’ name.
- Father, I decree that my destiny will not be delayed. Every angel You have assigned to my life will accomplish its purpose. I will fulfil my calling, in Jesus’ name.
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