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The Open Heavens 16 August 2026 devotional for today is THE GAINS OF GOD’S COVENANT 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 16 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE GAINS OF GOD’S COVENANT I

MEMORISE

Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.
Deuteronomy 29:9

READ: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
² And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.
³ Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.
⁴ Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.
⁵ Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.

⁶ Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
⁷ The Lord shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
⁸ The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
⁹ The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways.
¹⁰ And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee.

¹¹ And the Lord shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
¹² The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
¹³ And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:
¹⁴ And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 15 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In Proverbs 31:1-2, one of the things King Lemuel’s mother taught him was that there were certain things that kings should not do. She told him that kings should not give their strength to women, nor should they follow the ways that destroy kings, nor should they drink wine or strong drink. If a fellow does the things that kings shouldn’t do, it is expected that such a person would either never become a king or would be dethroned if he or she is already a king.

To fully enjoy the gains of any covenant with God, you must be ready to fulfil its terms and conditions by surrendering totally to Him and obeying all His instructions. Once you decide to serve God with all your life and do whatever He says, sooner or later, people will come to you and say, “Tell us your secret; how are you flourishing in every area of your life?!”

Many people attribute the remarkable progress of RCCG to my academic background; however, they are unaware that we are reaping the benefits of the founder’s covenant with God. God called the founder of the church, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, a man who never attended school, and told him that if he could meet certain conditions, He would establish a church through him that would spread around the world. God helped Pa Akindayomi, and before his death, he fulfilled all the conditions that God gave him. Today, the RCCG is present in over 195 nations worldwide. The church is where it is today because of God’s covenant with my Father in the Lord.

God cannot be mocked. Anyone who obeys the terms of His covenant will reap its gains. In today’s memory verse, Moses told the Israelites that if they kept God’s commandments, they would prosper in all that they did. Prosperity is a major gain that those who keep God’s covenant will enjoy.

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all enjoyed abundant prosperity as a result of God’s covenant with Abraham. Father Abraham was described as a man who was blessed in all things (Genesis 24:1, Isaac was described as being very great (Genesis 26:13), and Jacob was described as a prosperous man (Genesis 30:43).

Beloved, God has given His children all things to enjoy richly (1 Timothy 6:17). However, you must fulfil the terms and conditions of God’s covenant with His children to truly enjoy prosperity in all areas of your life. May your life reflect the gains of God’s covenant abundantly, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Anyone who obeys the terms of God’s covenant will reap its gains.

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MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 29:9

“Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.”

Prosperity is not automatic—it is the fruit of covenant-keeping. When you obey God’s terms, He releases His blessings in every area of your life.

BIBLE READING: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

This passage outlines the blessings of obedience. If Israel diligently obeyed God’s voice and kept His commandments, they would be set high above all nations. Blessings would overtake them in the city, in the field, in their children, in their harvest, and in their finances. They would be the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath. Obedience unlocks supernatural prosperity.

The Wisdom of King Lemuel’s Mother

“In Proverbs 31:1-2, one of the things King Lemuel’s mother taught him was that there were certain things that kings should not do. She told him that kings should not give their strength to women, nor should they follow the ways that destroy kings, nor should they drink wine or strong drink.”

What Kings Should Not Do	Why
Give their strength to women	Sexual immorality drains strength
Follow ways that destroy kings	Sin destroys leadership
Drink wine or strong drink	Intoxication clouds judgment

“If a fellow does the things that kings shouldn’t do, it is expected that such a person would either never become a king or would be dethroned if he or she is already a king.”

To enjoy the gains of covenant, you must live like a king—disciplined, focused, and obedient.

The Covenant That Built RCCG

“Many people attribute the remarkable progress of RCCG to my academic background; however, they are unaware that we are reaping the benefits of the founder’s covenant with God.”

Human Credit	The Real Source
Academic background	God’s covenant with Pa Akindayomi
Human effort	Divine faithfulness
Leadership skills	Supernatural multiplication

“God called the founder of the church, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, a man who never attended school, and told him that if he could meet certain conditions, He would establish a church through him that would spread around the world.”

Pa Akindayomi’s Starting Point	God’s Promise
Never attended school	A church that would spread worldwide
No natural credentials	Supernatural covenant
Simple obedience	Global impact

“God helped Pa Akindayomi, and before his death, he fulfilled all the conditions that God gave him. Today, the RCCG is present in over 195 nations worldwide. The church is where it is today because of God’s covenant with my Father in the Lord.”

The Principle: Obedience Unlocks Prosperity

“God cannot be mocked. Anyone who obeys the terms of His covenant will reap its gains. In today’s memory verse, Moses told the Israelites that if they kept God’s commandments, they would prosper in all that they did. Prosperity is a major gain that those who keep God’s covenant will enjoy.”

Galatians 6:7 – “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

Sow Obedience	Reap Prosperity
Keep His commandments	Prosper in all you do
Fulfil covenant terms	Enjoy its gains

The Patriarchs: Prosperity Through Covenant

“Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all enjoyed abundant prosperity as a result of God’s covenant with Abraham. Father Abraham was described as a man who was blessed in all things (Genesis 24:1), Isaac was described as being very great (Genesis 26:13), and Jacob was described as a prosperous man (Genesis 30:43).”

Patriarch	Their Prosperity
Abraham	Blessed in all things (Genesis 24:1)
Isaac	Very great (Genesis 26:13)
Jacob	A prosperous man (Genesis 30:43)

“Beloved, God has given His children all things to enjoy richly (1 Timothy 6:17). However, you must fulfil the terms and conditions of God’s covenant with His children to truly enjoy prosperity in all areas of your life.”

1 Timothy 6:17 – “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.”

How to Enjoy the Gains of Covenant (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to position yourself for covenant prosperity:

1. Keep God’s Commandments

Obedience is not optional. It is the condition for covenant blessing. Do not pick and choose which commands to obey. Keep them all.

2. Fulfil the Terms of Your Covenant

God has given you conditions. Find out what He requires of you—in prayer, in giving, in holiness, in service—and do it.

3. Serve God with Your Whole Life

Do not be half-hearted. Do not serve God when it is convenient. Surrender totally to Him. Let every area of your life reflect your covenant with Him.

4. Avoid What Destroys Kings

The things that destroy kings—sexual immorality, drunkenness, and ungodly behavior—will also destroy your prosperity. Stay disciplined. Stay focused.

5. Trust God to Fulfill His Part

Pa Akindayomi obeyed; God built a global church. Abraham obeyed; his descendants were blessed. When you do your part, God will do His. Trust Him.

Warning: God Cannot Be Mocked

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: you cannot disobey God and expect to reap the gains of covenant.

If You Break Covenant	The Result
You forfeit the blessings	You miss the prosperity
You sow disobedience	You reap lack and limitation
You live like the world	You lose what God has for you

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Covenant Prosperity

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that your life will reflect the gains of God’s covenant abundantly. Do your part—and watch God do His.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the covenant You have made with me. I will not be like those who disobey and miss the gains of Your covenant. Help me to keep Your commandments. Help me to fulfil the terms of my covenant with You. I surrender my life totally to You. I will not give my strength to what destroys. I will not live like the world. I trust You to do Your part—to prosper me in all I do, to bless me abundantly, and to make my life a testimony of Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Covenant Audit: Are there any areas where you are disobeying God’s commands? Identify them. Repent. Realign.
2. The “Kings Should Not” Check: Are you doing anything that would disqualify you from covenant prosperity? Sexual immorality? Drunkenness? Compromise? Stop today.
3. The Prosperity Declaration: Declare daily: “I keep God’s covenant. I obey His voice. I will prosper in all I do.”

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The Open Heavens 15 August 2026 devotional for today is THE WEIGHT OF COVENANTS 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 15 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE WEIGHT OF COVENANTS II

MEMORISE:

Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:
Exodus 19:5

READ: Matthew 11:28-30

²⁸ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
²⁹ Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
³⁰ For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 15 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Holiness is living a life that reflects God’s character, and it is the major weight of a covenant with Him.

Anyone who is in a covenant with God must be like Him (1 Peter 1:16), and this requires doing all that He asks. In return, the fellow will get many blessings from Him (Deuteronomy 28:1-14).

Some people think that life will become a bed of roses when they become believers; however, Jesus never promised that. In today’s Bible reading, He said that everyone who comes to Him should carry His yoke. This means that being a child of God does not mean that a fellow will not bear any weight of God’s covenant, only that the weight will be light and easy to carry with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 2:13 says. “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” God is willing able to fulfil the terms of your covenant with Him if you allow Him.

When you enter into a covenant with God, you will no longer be permitted to do many of the things that unbelievers do. For them, those things may be right, but not for you. Paul said that although all things are lawful, not all things are expedient (1 Corinthians 10:23).

Some people may argue that listening to worldly music is not a sin; however, for someone who has made a covenant with God, it is wrong. Some may dress seductively, but God will not approve of you dressing like that. You will get stricter instructions because of your covenant with God, but He will always empower you to obey Him.

The good news is that if you carry the weight of God’s covenant well, you will enjoy its fruits forever.

God entered into a covenant with my Father in the Lord, Pa Josiah Akindayomi and gave him certain conditions, and in return, He said that He would start a church through him that would spread around the world. Thank God Pa Akindayomi met those conditions, and when he passed away, God proceeded to fulfil His part of the covenant.

Beloved, play your own part; carry the light yoke of God’s covenant of salvation and see Him move into action to fulfil His part of the covenant by showering you with His blessings. I pray that your life will be filled with God’s glorious blessings, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Dear Father, please help me to carry the light yoke of your covenant willingly and joyfully. Help me to be holy as You are holy, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Exodus 19:5

“Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine.”

Holiness is the weight of covenant with God. Obedience sets you apart as His treasured possession. The covenant requires your part—but the reward is being chosen above all others.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus invites the weary and heavy-laden to come to Him for rest. He promises that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. This is not a call to a life of ease, but to a life of partnership with Him—where His grace empowers you to carry the weight of covenant.

Holiness: The Weight of Covenant

“Holiness is living a life that reflects God’s character, and it is the major weight of a covenant with Him. Anyone who is in a covenant with God must be like Him (1 Peter 1:16), and this requires doing all that He asks. In return, the fellow will get many blessings from Him (Deuteronomy 28:1-14).”

1 Peter 1:16 – “Be ye holy; for I am holy.”

The Weight of Covenant	The Reward of Covenant
Living a life that reflects God’s character	Many blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-14)
Obedience to His commands	Becoming His peculiar treasure
Holiness and separation	Favor, protection, and provision

The Yoke of Christ: Light, Not Easy

“Some people think that life will become a bed of roses when they become believers; however, Jesus never promised that. In today’s Bible reading, He said that everyone who comes to Him should carry His yoke.”

Matthew 11:29 – “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”

“This means that being a child of God does not mean that a fellow will not bear any weight of God’s covenant, only that the weight will be light and easy to carry with the help of the Holy Spirit.”

The Yoke of the World	The Yoke of Christ
Heavy, exhausting, burdensome	Light, empowering, restful
Leads to destruction	Leads to rest for your soul
Carried alone	Carried with His help

“Philippians 2:13 says: ‘For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.’”

Your Part	God’s Part
Carry the yoke	Works in you to will and to do
Obey His voice	Empowers you to obey
Keep the covenant	Fulfills His promises

The Cost of Covenant: You Can No Longer Do as Unbelievers Do

“When you enter into a covenant with God, you will no longer be permitted to do many of the things that unbelievers do. For them, those things may be right, but not for you.”

1 Corinthians 10:23 – “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.”

Unbelievers May	But You, in Covenant,
Listen to worldly music	Must guard what enters your ears
Dress seductively	Must dress modestly and honorably
Live for pleasure	Live for God’s glory

“Some people may argue that listening to worldly music is not a sin; however, for someone who has made a covenant with God, it is wrong. Some may dress seductively, but God will not approve of you dressing like that.”

The Argument	The Covenant Standard
“It’s not a sin”	“Does it honor God?”
“Everyone does it”	“You are not everyone—you are set apart”
“I have freedom”	“Your freedom is to serve Christ, not the flesh”

“You will get stricter instructions because of your covenant with God, but He will always empower you to obey Him.”

The Fruit of Covenant: Blessings Forever

“The good news is that if you carry the weight of God’s covenant well, you will enjoy its fruits forever.”

Carry the Weight Well	The Result
Obey His voice	Enjoy His blessings
Keep the covenant	Fulfill your destiny
Walk in holiness	Eternity with Him

Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: Pa Akindayomi’s Faithfulness

“God entered into a covenant with my Father in the Lord, Pa Josiah Akindayomi and gave him certain conditions, and in return, He said that He would start a church through him that would spread around the world. Thank God Pa Akindayomi met those conditions, and when he passed away, God proceeded to fulfil His part of the covenant.”

Pa Akindayomi’s Part	God’s Part
Met the conditions	Started a church through him
Carried the weight	Spread it around the world
Was faithful	God fulfilled His promise

How to Carry the Covenant Weight Well (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to carry the light yoke of Christ:

1. Accept That Holiness Is the Weight of Covenant

Do not expect the Christian life to be easy or without cost. The weight is real—but it is light because Christ carries it with you.

2. Obey God’s Voice Even When It Is Costly

Pa Akindayomi met the conditions. He did not negotiate. He did not compromise. He obeyed. You must also obey—even when it requires giving up things the world holds dear.

3. Stop Justifying Worldly Behavior

Do not say, “It’s not a sin” when God’s word says it is unholy. Do not argue about what is “permissible.” Ask instead: “Does this honor my covenant with God?”

4. Depend on the Holy Spirit for Empowerment

You cannot carry the weight of holiness in your own strength. The Holy Spirit works in you to will and to do God’s good pleasure. Rely on Him daily.

5. Trust God to Fulfill His Part

When you carry your part of the covenant, God will carry His. He is faithful. He will not break His promise. You will enjoy the fruits of your covenant forever.

Warning: The Covenant Requires Your Part

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent encouragement: you cannot receive the blessings without carrying the weight. You cannot enjoy the fruit without bearing the yoke.

If You Do Not Carry the Weight	The Result
You miss the blessings	The covenant is broken on your side
You live like the world	You lose your identity as His peculiar treasure
You refuse to obey	God cannot fulfill His part

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Grace to Carry the Weight

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that your life will be filled with God’s glorious blessings. Carry your part. Carry the yoke. And watch God move.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the covenant You have made with me. I accept the weight of holiness that comes with it. I will not live like the world. I will not justify sin. I will obey Your voice. I will carry Your yoke—for Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light. Help me by Your Holy Spirit to will and to do what pleases You. I trust You to fulfill Your part of the covenant. Let me be Your peculiar treasure. Let me enjoy Your blessings. And let my life bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Covenant Check: Are there any areas where you are living like the world while claiming to be in covenant with God? Identify them. Repent. Realign.
2. The Yoke Acceptance: Instead of complaining about the weight of holiness, embrace it. Say: “This is my covenant with God. I will carry it with His help.”
3. The Empowerment Prayer: Daily, ask the Holy Spirit to work in you to will and to do what pleases God. Do not rely on your own strength.

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The Open Heavens 14 August 2026 devotional for today is THE WEIGHT OF COVENANTS 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 14 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE WEIGHT OF COVENANTS I

MEMORISE:

My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
Psalm 89:34

READ: Genesis 17:1-8

And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
² And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
³ And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,
⁴ As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

⁵ Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
⁶ And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.
⁷ And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
⁸ And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 14 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, God made a covenant with Abram and promised to make him a father of many nations, then changed his name to Abraham.

God never lies, so all the promises that He made to Abraham were fulfilled.

Numbers 23:12 says:”God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”makes a covenant with a person, He always fulfils His part, and this gives the fellow access to everything he or she will ever need on earth. These things include long life, prosperity, favour, blessings, joy, peace, divine health, and everything good.

The devil, on the other hand, is unable to keep any covenant he makes. He breaks his promises at will because he is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44).

People often enter into covenants with other parties to receive something from them, while also giving something in return. The real weight of a covenant, however, comes when one of the parties involved is unable to fulfil their obligations. In most cases, a heavy weight of death is the consequence for breaking a covenant.

When people join secret societies, they enter into covenants. When they do not do the things they are asked to do in the group, the penalty is usually death. You might be asking yourself, “Why would anybody want to join a cult knowing that it could lead to their death?” Some people claim that they join secret societies because they need protection, while others say that it is for prosperity and other benefits. It is important to note that the devil lures them into such societies with the promise of those things, but in return, he takes their souls and destroys them. What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul (Matthew 16:26)? A soul is too heavy a weight for anyone to surrender to the devil.

Beloved, do not allow the devil to tempt you into establishing an evil covenant with empty promises, and if you have entered into any covenant with hell and signed a pact with satan, Jesus can set you free if you run to Him. He will not cast away anyone who comes to Him (John 6:37). I pray that the Lord will establish His covenant of peace with you and your household, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Any covenant that is made with the devil is based on lies.

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MEMORISE: Psalm 89:34

“My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.”

God is faithful to every covenant He makes. He does not break His promises, nor does He change His word. When He enters into covenant with you, you can trust Him completely. His part will always be fulfilled.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 17:1-8

God appeared to Abram when he was ninety-nine years old and made a covenant with him. He changed his name to Abraham—”father of a multitude”—and promised to make him exceedingly fruitful, to give him the land of Canaan, and to be God to him and his descendants forever. This was an unconditional covenant of blessing and inheritance.

God Always Fulfills His Covenants

“In today’s Bible reading, God made a covenant with Abram and promised to make him a father of many nations, then changed his name to Abraham. God never lies, so all the promises that He made to Abraham were fulfilled.”

Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”

God’s Character	Man’s Character
Cannot lie	Often lies
Does not repent (change His mind)	Changes his word
Fulfills every promise	Breaks promises

“When God makes a covenant with a person, He always fulfils His part, and this gives the fellow access to everything he or she will ever need on earth. These things include long life, prosperity, favour, blessings, joy, peace, divine health, and everything good.”

God’s Covenant Benefits	What They Include
Long life	Divine health and preservation
Prosperity	Provision and increase
Favour	Open doors and divine assistance
Blessings	Every spiritual and material good
Joy and peace	Inner stability and contentment

The Devil Cannot Keep a Covenant

“The devil, on the other hand, is unable to keep any covenant he makes. He breaks his promises at will because he is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44).”

John 8:44 – “He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”

God’s Covenants	The Devil’s Covenants
He always fulfils	He always breaks
He is faithful	He is a liar
Brings life and blessing	Brings death and destruction

The Weight of Covenant: Breaking Brings Death

“People often enter into covenants with other parties to receive something from them, while also giving something in return. The real weight of a covenant, however, comes when one of the parties involved is unable to fulfil their obligations. In most cases, a heavy weight of death is the consequence for breaking a covenant.”

When Covenants Are Kept	When Covenants Are Broken
Blessings flow	Heavy consequences
Both parties benefit	Death is often the penalty
Trust is established	Destruction follows

Secret Societies: Covenants with Hell

“When people join secret societies, they enter into covenants. When they do not do the things they are asked to do in the group, the penalty is usually death.”

Secret Society Covenants	The Cost
Promised protection and prosperity	Payment with their soul
They offer temporary benefits	The devil takes their eternal destiny

“Some people claim that they join secret societies because they need protection, while others say that it is for prosperity and other benefits. It is important to note that the devil lures them into such societies with the promise of those things, but in return, he takes their souls and destroys them.”

What the Devil Offers	What He Actually Wants
Protection	Your soul
Prosperity	Your destruction
Benefits	Your eternal damnation

Matthew 16:26 – “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

If You Gain	But Lose Your Soul	The Profit
Protection, prosperity, benefits	Your soul	Zero. Absolute loss.

“A soul is too heavy a weight for anyone to surrender to the devil.”

There Is Freedom in Jesus

“Beloved, do not allow the devil to tempt you into establishing an evil covenant with empty promises, and if you have entered into any covenant with hell and signed a pact with satan, Jesus can set you free if you run to Him. He will not cast away anyone who comes to Him (John 6:37).”

John 6:37 – “All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”

If You Have Entered an Evil Covenant	What You Must Do
Run to Jesus	He will not cast you away
Confess and renounce it	He will set you free
Ask for His cleansing	His blood breaks every chain

Before Jesus	After Jesus
Bound by covenant with hell	Set free by the blood of Christ
Under the devil’s control	Under God’s protection
Destined for destruction	Destined for eternal life

How to Stay Free from Evil Covenants (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to avoid and break free from satanic covenants:

1. Understand That Satan’s Promises Are Empty

He offers protection but delivers destruction. He promises prosperity but takes your soul. Do not be deceived. His covenants are traps.

2. Reject Every Invitation to Secret Societies

Do not be lured by promises of protection, money, or influence. Nothing is worth your soul. Say no to any covenant that does not honor God.

3. If You Have Entered an Evil Covenant, Run to Jesus

Do not despair. Do not think it is too late. Jesus can break every chain. Confess your sin. Renounce the covenant. Ask Him to set you free.

4. Trust in God’s Covenant, Not the Devil’s

God’s covenant is faithful. He keeps His promises. He gives long life, prosperity, favour, joy, peace, and divine health—without the cost of your soul. Trust Him.

5. Walk in the Freedom Christ Gives

Do not go back. Do not revisit what God has broken. Guard your soul. Stay close to Jesus. Let His covenant of peace cover you and your household.

Warning: The Devil Is a Liar—Do Not Believe Him

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: the devil lures with promises he cannot keep. He always lies. He always destroys.

What the Devil Says	The Reality
“I will protect you”	He will destroy you
“I will prosper you”	He will impoverish your soul
“You will gain everything”	You will lose everything

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Deliverance and Covenant Peace

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that the Lord will establish His covenant of peace with you and your household. Do not sell your soul for empty promises.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You that You are a faithful God who keeps every covenant. Forgive me for any covenant I have entered into with the enemy—whether knowingly or unknowingly. I renounce every pact I have made with hell. I break every agreement signed with satan. Today, I run to You. I ask You to set me free. Cleanse me with Your blood. Cover me and my household with Your covenant of peace. I reject the devil’s empty promises. I trust in Your faithful covenant. You are my protection. You are my prosperity. You are my peace. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Covenant Check: Have you ever joined any secret society, cult, or group that required a pledge or oath against God? If yes, renounce it today. Confess it to God.
2. The Renunciation Prayer: Say aloud: “I renounce every covenant with hell. I break every pact with satan. I am free in Jesus’ name.”
3. The Covenant Declaration: Declare daily: “God’s covenant over my life is faithful. He keeps His promises. I trust Him. I will not sell my soul.”

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OPEN HEAVENS 13 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING COVENANTS

MEMORISE:

Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;
Deuteronomy 7:9

READ: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

¹⁸ Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
¹⁹ What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
²⁰ For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 13 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

To understand what a covenant is, it is helpful first to understand what a contract is, as it is a more familiar concept. A contract is a written and signed agreement between two or more parties which outlines the expectations and responsibilities of all the parties involved in an interaction.

The moment a contract is signed, all parties involved are bound by it, and typically, the contract will outline the consequences of what will happen if any party breaches the agreement. Such consequences may include penalties, damages, and other similar outcomes.

A covenant is also a contract, but one that is signed with body fluids, mostly blood. This means that when body fluids, especially blood, are involved in a contract, a covenant has been established.

For example, in Genesis 17:1-14, God entered into a covenant with Abraham, and to sign that covenant, every male that was born into Abraham’s household was to be circumcised, beginning with Abraham himself, even though he was almost 100 years old at the time. A covenant is no joking matter, primarily because the penalty for breaking it is usually death. This is why today’s teaching is very important.

When a man and a woman come together to exchange body fluids, particularly through sex, they are entering into a covenant. They may not know it, but they have become bonded with each other.

This is why it is important for a husband and a wife to only have sexual relationships with each other, because the devil usually takes advantage of extramarital sexual intercourse to pass on demons between those who indulge in it.

Many years ago, a boy was barking like a dog and was brought to me for deliverance. When I investigated the matter, I discovered that he had been sleeping with a dog in his house. In other words, he had entered into a covenant with that dog, and the devil had obviously attacked him through that. In the same vein, when a fellow sleeps with someone who is not his or her spouse, certain things will be passed from that fellow to them, and you can be sure that they are not good things because the act that was committed was contrary to God’s will.

Beloved, do not neglect the Almighty God’s instructions about keeping yourself sexually pure.

Do not allow the devil access into your life by engaging in illicit sexual acts. I pray that the Lord will continually empower you to overcome all forms of sexual temptation, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Illicit sexual relations establish covenants that the devil can exploit.

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MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 7:9

“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.”

God is a covenant-keeping God. He is faithful to His agreements. When He enters into covenant, He does not break it. Understanding covenant helps us understand why sexual sin is so serious—it involves a covenant bond that God designed for marriage alone.

BIBLE READING: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Paul commands believers to flee fornication. He declares that every sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral sins against his own body. The believer’s body is not his own—it is a temple of the Holy Spirit, bought with a price. Therefore, we are to glorify God in our bodies.

Contract vs. Covenant: Understanding the Difference

“To understand what a covenant is, it is helpful first to understand what a contract is, as it is a more familiar concept. A contract is a written and signed agreement between two or more parties which outlines the expectations and responsibilities of all the parties involved in an interaction.”

Contract	Covenant
Written and signed agreement	Agreement signed with body fluids, mostly blood
Outlines expectations and responsibilities	Establishes a life-bond between parties
Penalties for breach may include damages	Penalty for breaking is usually death

“A covenant is also a contract, but one that is signed with body fluids, mostly blood. This means that when body fluids, especially blood, are involved in a contract, a covenant has been established.”

The Covenant of Circumcision (Genesis 17)

“For example, in Genesis 17:1-14, God entered into a covenant with Abraham, and to sign that covenant, every male that was born into Abraham’s household was to be circumcised, beginning with Abraham himself, even though he was almost 100 years old at the time.”

What God Did	The Covenant Sign
Entered into covenant with Abraham	Circumcision (shedding of blood)
Promised to be God to Abraham and his descendants	Every male was to be circumcised

“A covenant is no joking matter, primarily because the penalty for breaking it is usually death. This is why today’s teaching is very important.”

Sexual Intercourse: A Covenant of Body Fluids

“When a man and a woman come together to exchange body fluids, particularly through sex, they are entering into a covenant. They may not know it, but they have become bonded with each other.”

What Sex Is	What It Is Not
A covenant exchange of body fluids	Just a physical act
A bonding of two souls	A casual encounter
A sacred act designed for marriage	A recreational activity

“This is why it is important for a husband and a wife to only have sexual relationships with each other, because the devil usually takes advantage of extramarital sexual intercourse to pass on demons between those who indulge in it.”

God’s Design	The Enemy’s Counterfeit
Sex within marriage—a holy covenant	Sex outside marriage—a demonic door
Bonding and blessing	Bondage and curses
One flesh union (Genesis 2:24)	Unholy soul ties

The Danger of Unholy Covenants

“Many years ago, a boy was barking like a dog and was brought to me for deliverance. When I investigated the matter, I discovered that he had been sleeping with a dog in his house. In other words, he had entered into a covenant with that dog, and the devil had obviously attacked him through that.”

The Act	The Consequence
Sexual intercourse with a dog	He began barking like a dog
Entered into a covenant with an animal	Demonic attack manifested
Violated God’s design	The enemy gained entrance

“In the same vein, when a fellow sleeps with someone who is not his or her spouse, certain things will be passed from that fellow to them, and you can be sure that they are not good things because the act that was committed was contrary to God’s will.”

What Is Passed Through Illicit Sex	The Source
Demonic transfers	The enemy uses the act to pass on spirits
Unholy soul ties	Bondage to the person and their spiritual baggage
Curses and generational iniquity	The act opens a door to the demonic realm

How to Protect Yourself from Unholy Covenants (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Scripture, here is how to guard your body and remain sexually pure:

1. Recognize That Your Body Is Not Your Own

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost… and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.”

Your Body Is	Therefore
A temple of the Holy Spirit	Do not defile it with sexual sin
Bought with the blood of Jesus	You belong to God
Meant to glorify God	Do not use it for unholy covenants

2. Flee Fornication

Paul does not say “resist” or “argue”—he says flee. Run from sexual temptation. Do not put yourself in compromising situations. Do not flirt with sin.

3. Keep Sexual Activity Within the Covenant of Marriage

God designed sex to be enjoyed within the safe boundaries of marriage. It is a holy covenant that blesses and unites. Outside of marriage, it becomes a curse that binds and destroys.

4. Break Unholy Soul Ties

If you have been involved in sexual sin, confess it to God. Ask Him to break every unholy covenant you have entered into. Renounce the sin and receive His cleansing.

5. Guard Your Heart and Mind

Temptation often begins with the eyes and the mind. Guard what you watch, what you read, and what you think about. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you keep your thoughts pure.

Warning: Ignorance of Covenant Is Not Protection

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: many people enter into covenants through sex without knowing what they are doing. But ignorance does not protect you from the consequences.

If You Do Not Know	The Consequence
You still enter into a covenant	The bond is still formed
You think it is just a physical act	Spiritual transfer still happens
You think you can walk away	The soul tie remains until broken by God

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Sexual Purity

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that the Lord will empower you to overcome all forms of sexual temptation. Do not let the enemy gain entrance through illicit sex.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. Forgive me for any time I have used my body in a way that dishonors You. Forgive me for any unholy covenants I have entered into through sexual sin. Today, I renounce every soul tie that is not of You. I break every covenant formed outside of Your design. I repent and turn away from sexual immorality. Cleanse me with Your blood. Protect me from the enemy’s traps. Help me to flee temptation and keep my body pure for Your glory. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Covenant Check: If you have been involved in sexual sin outside of marriage, ask God to break every unholy soul tie. Confess it. Renounce it. Receive His cleansing.
2. The Flee Commitment: Identify situations, people, or media that lead you into sexual temptation. Commit to fleeing from them immediately.
3. The Body Stewardship: Remind yourself daily: “My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. I am bought with a price. I will glorify God in my body.”

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TOPIC: INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT II

MEMORISE:

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
Luke 12:48

READ: Matthew 25:14-30

¹⁴ For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
¹⁵ And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

¹⁶ Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
¹⁷ And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
¹⁸ But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
¹⁹ After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
²⁰ And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

²¹ His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
²² He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
²³ His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
²⁴ Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
²⁵ And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

²⁶ His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
²⁷ Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
²⁸ Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
²⁹ For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
³⁰ And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 12 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Referencing the example I gave in the first paragraph of yesterday’s teaching, if God gives you an assignment, He will provide you with the resources you need to execute it.

Some of those resources will be around you, and others will be within you. As we see in today’s memory verse, to whom much is given, much is expected, so the more resources God gives you, the more results He expects from you.

People who feel that God has not given them enough resources must be careful that they do not become like the servant who despised the talent his master gave him, as we read in today’s Bible reading. Some people feel that the resources they have are insufficient and try to wait for God to give them something better or more before they can start being faithful with the little they have.

Beloved, this is a wrong mindset. A person who cannot be faithful with what he or she has received should not expect to receive more. God only gives more to those who have proven themselves faithfu in little things.

I hail from a village that was not on the map. My father was so poor that people who were also poor called him poor. Even though my parents were poor and I did not have many resources growing up, God gave me one talent, and that is my brain. I used the talent God gave me very effectively by studying diligently, and gradually, I acquired many more resources with it.

The Lord gave me salvation in 1973, and from that point onward, I became a very useful vessel in His hands. When I reflect on the great things God has enabled me to achieve despite the limited resources started out with, always praise the Lord for His faithfulness. Indeed, when a fellow is faithful with little, more will be committed to him or her.

Child of God, look around and within you, and you will see all the great gifts that God has given to you. Don’t fail Him; please, use those gifts to win more souls to the Kingdom of God. Use them to gain so much influence that when you speak, people will be willing to listen and serve the same God that you serve.

I pray that the Almighty God will use you to accomplish mighty things in His Kingdom as you serve Him faithfully with the gifts He has given you, in Jesus’ name.

REFLECTION

Are you serving God faithfully with the gifts He has given you?

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MEMORISE: Luke 12:48

“For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.”

God’s resources are not given for you to bury or ignore. The more He entrusts to you, the more He expects you to produce for His kingdom. Accountability increases with blessing.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 25:14-30

This is the Parable of the Talents. A master entrusted his servants with varying amounts of money before going on a journey. Two servants invested their talents and doubled them, earning the master’s praise. The third servant buried his talent in the ground out of fear and laziness. He was called wicked and slothful, and what he had was taken from him. The lesson is clear: faithful use of what God gives opens the door for more; neglect and fear lead to loss.

The Principle: God Provides Resources for Your Assignment

“Referencing the example I gave in the first paragraph of yesterday’s teaching, if God gives you an assignment, He will provide you with the resources you need to execute it. Some of those resources will be around you, and others will be within you.”

Resources Around You	Resources Within You
People, connections, opportunities	Gifts, talents, abilities, your mind
Financial provision	Your brain, creativity, skills
Open doors	Your character, discipline, faith

“As we see in today’s memory verse, to whom much is given, much is expected, so the more resources God gives you, the more results He expects from you.”

More Given	More Required
Greater gifts	Greater fruitfulness
More opportunities	More accountability
More resources	More stewardship

The Wrong Mindset: Despising the Little You Have

“People who feel that God has not given them enough resources must be careful that they do not become like the servant who despised the talent his master gave him, as we read in today’s Bible reading. Some people feel that the resources they have are insufficient and try to wait for God to give them something better or more before they can start being faithful with the little they have.”

The Foolish Servant’s Mindset	The Wise Steward’s Mindset
“This is too small”	“I will use what I have”
“I will wait for something better”	“I will be faithful with what is given”
“It’s not enough to matter”	“Little is much when God is in it”

“Beloved, this is a wrong mindset. A person who cannot be faithful with what he or she has received should not expect to receive more. God only gives more to those who have proven themselves faithful in little things.”

Luke 16:10 – “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”

Faithful in Little	Given More
Uses what God has given	Receives greater responsibility
Proves trustworthy	Entrusted with more
Honors God with small gifts	Elevated to greater influence

Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: One Talent Used Faithfully

“I hail from a village that was not on the map. My father was so poor that people who were also poor called him poor. Even though my parents were poor and I did not have many resources growing up, God gave me one talent, and that is my brain. I used the talent God gave me very effectively by studying diligently, and gradually, I acquired many more resources with it.”

What He Started With	What He Did With It
A poor village, poor parents	He used his brain—his God-given talent
One talent (his mind)	Studied diligently
Limited resources	Acquired more resources through faithful use

“The Lord gave me salvation in 1973, and from that point onward, I became a very useful vessel in His hands. When I reflect on the great things God has enabled me to achieve despite the limited resources I started out with, I always praise the Lord for His faithfulness.”

The Beginning	The Outcome
Poor village, one talent	Used by God globally
Limited resources	Great things achieved
Faithful with little	More committed to him

“Indeed, when a fellow is faithful with little, more will be committed to him or her.”

Look Around and Within You

“Child of God, look around and within you, and you will see all the great gifts that God has given to you.”

Look Around You	Look Within You
Connections, opportunities, resources	Your gifts, talents, abilities
People God has placed in your life	Your mind, creativity, passion
Open doors	Your character, discipline

“Don’t fail Him; please, use those gifts to win more souls to the Kingdom of God. Use them to gain so much influence that when you speak, people will be willing to listen and serve the same God that you serve.”

Use Your Gifts For	The Result
Winning souls	The kingdom expands
Gaining influence	People listen and follow God
Serving faithfully	God entrusts you with more

How to Be Faithful with What God Has Given (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the Parable of the Talents, here is how to steward your resources well:

1. Identify What God Has Given You

Take inventory of your resources:

• Your mind, skills, talents
• Your time, energy, health
• Your relationships, connections, opportunities
• Your finances, possessions, influence

2. Stop Despising the Little

Do not say, “It’s not enough.” The servant with one talent despised it and buried it. But if you use what you have, God will multiply it. Start where you are. Use what you have.

3. Be Diligent in Small Things

Daddy Adeboye used his brain by studying diligently. Faithfulness is shown in consistent, disciplined effort. Do not wait for a big opportunity—be faithful in your daily tasks.

4. Use Your Gifts for Kingdom Purposes

The goal is not just personal success. Use what God has given you to win souls, build His kingdom, and influence others for Christ.

5. Expect More as You Prove Faithful

When you are faithful with little, God will trust you with more. This is the principle of promotion. Do not give up because you started small. Every great harvest starts with a small seed.

Warning: Burying Your Talent Leads to Loss

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: the servant who buried his talent had it taken away. Neglect leads to loss.

If You Bury Your Talent	The Result
You lose what you had	It is given to someone else
You are called wicked and slothful	God is not pleased
You miss your destiny	Others advance while you stay behind

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Faithful Stewardship

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that God will use you to accomplish mighty things as you serve Him faithfully with the gifts He has given you.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for every gift and resource You have given me. Forgive me for the times I have despised the little I have—waiting for more before I start. Today, I commit to being faithful with what I have. I will not bury my talent. I will use my mind, my skills, my time, and my opportunities for Your kingdom. Help me to be diligent, faithful, and fruitful. Use me to win souls, to influence others, and to bring glory to Your name. And as I am faithful with little, entrust me with more. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Talent Inventory: Write down three gifts God has given you. Be specific—skills, relationships, time, resources. Commit to using each one for His kingdom this week.
2. The Diligence Check: Are you being faithful in the small things? Look at your daily habits. Are you consistent, hardworking, and disciplined? If not, make one change today.
3. The Kingdom Investment: Choose one gift or resource and use it intentionally this week to share the gospel, help someone in need, or build up the body of Christ.

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TOPIC: INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT I

MEMORISE

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
1 Corinthians 9:24

READ: Proverbs 31:1-2

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
² What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 11 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

The farther you want to go in life, the more you must invest in yourself. For example, if you are driving a car with a tank full of petrol from Lagos, which is in South West Nigeria, to somewhere in Northern Nigeria, you will need to refuel your car at some point during the course of your journey.

However, if you were only going to Ibadan, which is also a city in the South West of Nigeria, you wouldn’t need to stop on your way to buy more petrol.

Anyone who wants to go far in life must invest resources that include holiness, hard work, knowledge, and good interpersonal skills in his or her life, while avoiding unproductive habits such as binge-watching movies, scrolling aimlessly on social media, wild partying, and the like. Discipline is required to go far in life.

I recall when I was a child, my mother would compel me to stay indoors and study while my friends were outdoors playing football. I used to complain a lot about it, but she insisted until it became a part of me. One time, I was at my uncle’s place, where a masquerade show was taking place on the street, and everyone was outside watching the show except me.

My uncle came to me and asked why I didn’t go outside to watch the show, and I responded, “The fellow everyone will watch someday does not sit around watching shows.” Many years later, when God had lifted me, he reminded me of that day and said, “Today, the whole world is watching you.”

Beloved, what you invest in yourself is what will determine your height in life. While the other captives in the king of Babylon’s palace were busy dining and feasting on the king’s delicacies, Daniel and his three counterparts focused on consecrating themselves to the Lord (Daniel 1:3-12).

I believe that they were not the only Jews in the king’s palace at that time, but they were the only ones who went on to do exploits because they invested the right resources in themselves.

Child of God, if you have big dreams that you want to see come to pass, then you must pay the price to invest in yourself. You must also let go of unnecessary weights, such as laziness and a lack of self-control, as well as impurities like sin, which can hinder you from fulfilling God’s plans for your life. I pray that you will fulfil God’s plans for your life, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to invest the right resources in my life so I can fulfil Your plans for me, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: 1 Corinthians 9:24

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”

Running the Christian race requires intentionality, discipline, and investment. To finish well and receive the prize, you cannot run casually—you must run to win.

BIBLE READING: Proverbs 31:1-2

These opening verses record the words of King Lemuel, taught by his mother. She asks him the solemn question: “What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?”This is a mother’s charge to her son to live wisely and invest in the things that matter.

The Farther You Want to Go, the More You Must Invest

“The farther you want to go in life, the more you must invest in yourself. For example, if you are driving a car with a tank full of petrol from Lagos, which is in South West Nigeria, to somewhere in Northern Nigeria, you will need to refuel your car at some point during the course of your journey. However, if you were only going to Ibadan, which is also a city in the South West of Nigeria, you wouldn’t need to stop on your way to buy more petrol.”

Short Journey	Long Journey
Lagos to Ibadan	Lagos to Northern Nigeria
One tank of petrol is enough	You will need to refuel
Little investment required	Continuous investment required

“Anyone who wants to go far in life must invest resources that include holiness, hard work, knowledge, and good interpersonal skills in his or her life, while avoiding unproductive habits such as binge-watching movies, scrolling aimlessly on social media, wild partying, and the like. Discipline is required to go far in life.”

What to Invest In	What to Avoid
Holiness	Binge-watching movies
Hard work	Scrolling aimlessly on social media
Knowledge	Wild partying
Good interpersonal skills	Laziness and lack of self-control

“Discipline is required to go far in life.”

Daddy Adeboye’s Childhood: The Discipline That Shaped His Destiny

“I recall when I was a child, my mother would compel me to stay indoors and study while my friends were outdoors playing football. I used to complain a lot about it, but she insisted until it became a part of me.”

The Mother’s Investment	The Son’s Response
Compelled him to study while others played	He complained, but it became part of him
Insisted on discipline	He learned to prioritize what matters

“One time, I was at my uncle’s place, where a masquerade show was taking place on the street, and everyone was outside watching the show except me. My uncle came to me and asked why I didn’t go outside to watch the show, and I responded, ‘The fellow everyone will watch someday does not sit around watching shows.’”

The Child’s Wisdom	The Fulfillment
“The fellow everyone will watch does not watch shows”	He understood the cost of greatness
He invested in himself while others wasted time	He was preparing for his future

“Many years later, when God had lifted me, he reminded me of that day and said, ‘Today, the whole world is watching you.’”

His Investment	The Result
He studied while others played	God lifted him
He disciplined himself	The world watches him
He did not waste time	He became a global figure

The Example of Daniel: Separating for Distinction

“Beloved, what you invest in yourself is what will determine your height in life. While the other captives in the king of Babylon’s palace were busy dining and feasting on the king’s delicacies, Daniel and his three counterparts focused on consecrating themselves to the Lord (Daniel 1:3-12).”

What the Others Did	What Daniel and His Friends Did
Dining and feasting on the king’s delicacies	Consecrating themselves to the Lord
Enjoying temporary pleasure	Investing in eternal principles
Blending in with the culture	Standing out by holiness

“I believe that they were not the only Jews in the king’s palace at that time, but they were the only ones who went on to do exploits because they invested the right resources in themselves.”

Why Daniel Excelled	Why Others Remained Ordinary
He invested in consecration	They invested in comfort
He chose discipline	They chose indulgence
He prepared for greatness	They settled for mediocrity

How to Invest in Yourself (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to prepare for the greatness God has for you:

1. Invest in Holiness

Daniel separated himself from what would defile him. He refused the king’s food because it was offered to idols. Holiness is not just about avoiding sin—it is about consecrating yourself for God’s use. Discipline your body, your appetites, and your desires.

2. Invest in Knowledge

“My mother compelled me to stay indoors and study.”

Study God’s word. Study your field. Read books. Learn skills. Growth comes through intentional learning. Do not let entertainment steal your study time.

3. Invest in Hard Work

Daniel and his friends worked hard and served excellently (Daniel 6:3 – “an excellent spirit was in him”). Do not be lazy. Excellence is the fruit of disciplined effort.

4. Invest in Discipline

The thing that distinguishes those who go far from those who stay behind is discipline. Do what is necessary even when you do not feel like it. Say no to what wastes your time and yes to what builds your destiny.

5. Let Go of Unnecessary Weights

“You must also let go of unnecessary weights, such as laziness and a lack of self-control, as well as impurities like sin, which can hinder you from fulfilling God’s plans for your life.”

Hebrews 12:1 – “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”

Weights to Lay Aside	Why
Laziness	It slows you down
Lack of self-control	It derails you
Sin	It disqualifies you
Unproductive habits	They waste your time

Warning: Casual Running Will Not Win the Prize

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: the prize is not for everyone who runs—it is for those who run with discipline and intentionality.

Casual Runner	Disciplined Runner
Runs without focus	Runs to obtain the prize
Allows distractions	Lays aside every weight
Invests little	Invests everything

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Discipline and Investment

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that you will fulfill God’s plans for your life. Do not waste your time. Invest in yourself. Run to win.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I want to go far in You. I do not want to be ordinary. I do not want to waste my life on entertainment, laziness, and empty pursuits. Help me to invest in what matters—holiness, knowledge, hard work, and discipline. Like Daniel, give me the courage to separate myself for Your purposes. Like Daddy Adeboye, give me the discipline to study while others play. Help me to lay aside every weight and sin that slows me down. I want to run my race and win the prize. I want to finish well. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Investment Audit: Look at how you spend your time this week. How much goes to productive investment (prayer, study, work, growth) versus wasteful habits (scrolling, entertainment)? Adjust accordingly.
2. The Discipline Challenge: Choose one area where you lack discipline and commit to a daily practice to strengthen it (e.g., waking up earlier, reading daily, avoiding social media during work hours).
3. The Daniel Declaration: Identify one area where you need to separate yourself from the world (like Daniel refused the king’s food). Make a commitment and stick to it.

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The Open Heavens 10 August 2026 devotional for today is YOUR LEGACY IS NOT FOR SALE.

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 10 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOUR LEGACY IS NOT FOR SALE

MEMORISE

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Proverbs 13:22

READ: 2 Kings 20:12-19

¹² At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick.
¹³ And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.
¹⁴ Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country, even from Babylon.
¹⁵ And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All the things that are in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

¹⁶ And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the Lord.
¹⁷ Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord.
¹⁸ And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.
¹⁹ Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 10 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

You should always ask yourself this question, especially as you advance in age: “What will people say about me when I am gone?” The truth is that the way you are living your life now will determine what people will say about you when you are gone.

This is why you must strive to create a good legacy and guard it jealously. You must never trade it for anything, no matter how enticing it may appear.

Beloved, your legacy will include the name you will leave behind after you exit the earth. While King Hezekiah was a good king, he left a bad legacy for his descendants.

In 2 Kings 20:1-11, the king of Babylon sent emissaries to check on him, and he foolishly showed them all the treasures in his house and kingdom. His actions exposed his kingdom and consequently his descendants to the enemy.

When Isaiah told him that the consequence of his foolish actions would be the captivity of his children and that all the treasures of his land would be carted away by the king of Babylon, he replied, “Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?” surprisingly, he was okay with the captivity not happening in his time, but in the days of his children. His actions were clearly unwise.

Hezekiah sold his legacy just because he wanted to display his wealth. His descendants would always remember him as the one who exposed them to the enemy and made them lose the kingdom.

Today’s memory verse tells us that a good man will leave an inheritance for his children’s children. He will not deprive them of their inheritance or give them a bad name that they will be ashamed of. I pray that you will not open the door for the enemy to torment, afflict, or capture your descendants, in Jesus’ name.

Every family that is battling one ancestral problem or another was exposed to it by someone in their lineage; do not be such a person. If you have done things that you are not proud of, and you know that those things can affect your children and their descendants, run to God for mercy today.

Ask Him to cleanse you with His blood and rewrite your family’s story. No matter how old you are, as long as you are alive, there is still hope of leaving a good legacy for your descendants.

REFLECTION

What legacy are you leaving behind for your descendants?

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MEMORISE: Proverbs 13:22

“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”

Your legacy is not just about what you accumulate—it is about what you pass down. A good man leaves a spiritual, material, and moral inheritance that blesses generations yet unborn.

BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 20:12-19

This passage records King Hezekiah’s fatal mistake. After his miraculous healing, the king of Babylon sent envoys with letters and gifts. Hezekiah, in pride, showed them all his treasures—the silver, gold, spices, precious oils, armory, and everything in his storehouses. The prophet Isaiah confronted him and declared that the day would come when all his treasures would be carried to Babylon, and his descendants would become eunuchs in the king’s palace. Hezekiah’s response was shockingly selfish: “Good is the word of the LORD… Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?” He was content with the judgment falling on his children, as long as he enjoyed peace in his lifetime.

What Will People Say When You Are Gone?

“You should always ask yourself this question, especially as you advance in age: ‘What will people say about me when I am gone?’ The truth is that the way you are living your life now will determine what people will say about you when you are gone.”

The Question	Why It Matters
“What will people say about me?”	Your legacy is being shaped today
“Will I be remembered well?”	Your actions affect generations
“What will my descendants inherit?”	Your choices determine their future

“This is why you must strive to create a good legacy and guard it jealously. You must never trade it for anything, no matter how enticing it may appear.”

A Good Legacy	A Bad Legacy
Blesses your descendants	Curses your descendants
Brings honor to your name	Brings shame to your name
Builds for the future	Destroys the future

Hezekiah’s Fatal Mistake: Selling His Legacy

“Beloved, your legacy will include the name you will leave behind after you exit the earth. While King Hezekiah was a good king, he left a bad legacy for his descendants.”

Hezekiah’s Actions	The Consequence
Showed all his treasures to the enemy	Exposed his kingdom to Babylon
Acted in pride and foolishness	His descendants would be captured
Was content with peace in his own days	Left a curse for future generations

“In 2 Kings 20:1-11, the king of Babylon sent emissaries to check on him, and he foolishly showed them all the treasures in his house and kingdom. His actions exposed his kingdom and consequently his descendants to the enemy.”

What Hezekiah Did	What He Should Have Done
Flaunted his wealth	Kept his treasures secure
Was proud of his accomplishments	Gave glory to God
Focused only on his own days	Considered his descendants’ future

“When Isaiah told him that the consequence of his foolish actions would be the captivity of his children and that all the treasures of his land would be carted away by the king of Babylon, he replied, ‘Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?’”

Hezekiah’s Response	What It Revealed
“Good is the word of the LORD”	He accepted the judgment—on his children
“Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?”	He was selfish, caring only about his own lifetime

“Surprisingly, he was okay with the captivity not happening in his time, but in the days of his children. His actions were clearly unwise.”

Hezekiah’s Selfishness	The Legacy He Left
“Let me enjoy peace now”	His descendants would suffer later
“I don’t care about the future”	He sold his legacy for temporary comfort
“It won’t happen in my days”	He passed the curse to the next generation

“Hezekiah sold his legacy just because he wanted to display his wealth. His descendants would always remember him as the one who exposed them to the enemy and made them lose the kingdom.”

The Inheritance of a Good Man (Proverbs 13:22)

“Today’s memory verse tells us that a good man will leave an inheritance for his children’s children. He will not deprive them of their inheritance or give them a bad name that they will be ashamed of.”

A Good Man Leaves	A Foolish Man Leaves
A godly inheritance	A curse of exposure
A good name	A shameful reputation
Blessings for descendants	A legacy of captivity

Proverbs 13:22 – “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children.”

What You Can Leave	Why It Matters
Spiritual inheritance (faith, prayer, godly example)	It blesses generations
Material inheritance (wisdom, resources, provision)	It provides for your descendants
A good name (integrity, honor, respect)	It opens doors for your children

The Danger of Ancestral Problems

“I pray that you will not open the door for the enemy to torment, afflict, or capture your descendants, in Jesus’ name.”

How Ancestral Problems Start	How They Are Passed
Someone in the lineage made a mistake	The consequences continue
Sin exposed the family to the enemy	The enemy maintains a hold
Pride, foolishness, or selfishness	Generations suffer

“Every family that is battling one ancestral problem or another was exposed to it by someone in their lineage; do not be such a person.”

Are You the One?	The Question to Ask
Will your descendants suffer because of your actions?	What have I exposed my family to?
Will your children pay for your mistakes?	What legacy am I leaving?

There Is Still Hope to Change Your Legacy

“If you have done things that you are not proud of, and you know that those things can affect your children and their descendants, run to God for mercy today.”

What You Can Do	The Result
Run to God for mercy	He can cleanse you with His blood
Ask Him to rewrite your family’s story	He can break generational curses
Repent and turn from your ways	Your descendants can be blessed

“Ask Him to cleanse you with His blood and rewrite your family’s story. No matter how old you are, as long as you are alive, there is still hope of leaving a good legacy for your descendants.”

As Long As You Are Alive	You Can
Repent of past mistakes	Change your legacy
Start living wisely	Bless your descendants
Pray for your children	Break generational cycles

How to Leave a Good Legacy (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the warning of Hezekiah, here is how to leave a lasting inheritance for your descendants:

1. Consider Your Descendants, Not Just Yourself

Do not be like Hezekiah who only cared about peace in his days. Think about your children, grandchildren, and future generations. Your choices affect them.

2. Guard Your Family from Exposure

Do not expose your family to the enemy through sin, pride, or unwise actions. Protect your household by living wisely and walking in integrity.

3. Leave a Spiritual Inheritance

Your most valuable legacy is not money—it is faith. Teach your children to pray. Model godliness. Pass down a relationship with Jesus Christ.

4. Repent and Break Generational Curses

If you have made mistakes that could affect your descendants, run to God for mercy. Ask Him to cleanse you and rewrite your family’s story.

5. Live in a Way That Honors God

The best legacy you can leave is a life that honors God. When people remember you, let them remember a person of faith, integrity, and love.

Warning: Hezekiah’s Indifference Cost His Descendants

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: it is possible to be a good king and still leave a bad legacy. Hezekiah was good, but his pride and selfishness sold his children into captivity.

What Hezekiah Did	The Cost
Showed his treasures	His descendants lost everything
Cared only about his own days	His children suffered
Was content with the judgment	The kingdom was lost

Conclusion: Your Prayer for a Godly Legacy

Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to run to God for mercy and ask Him to rewrite your family’s story. As long as you are alive, there is hope.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You with a humble heart. Forgive me for the times I have acted like Hezekiah—proud, selfish, and unconcerned about my descendants. Forgive me for exposing my family to the enemy through my unwise actions. Today, I ask You to cleanse me with Your blood. Rewrite my family’s story. Break every generational curse. Let my children and grandchildren inherit blessing, not curse. Help me to leave a legacy of faith, integrity, and honor. I will not sell my legacy for temporary comfort. I will not care only about my days. I want my descendants to say, ‘He was a good man who left an inheritance for his children’s children.’ In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Legacy Check: Ask yourself honestly: What will my grandchildren inherit from me? A blessing or a curse? A good name or shame? Faith or indifference? Write down your answer and commit to changing what needs to change.
2. The Repentance Step: If there is any sin, pride, or unwise action that could affect your descendants, confess it today. Ask God to cleanse you and break the cycle.
3. The Inheritance Plan: Start intentionally building a spiritual inheritance. Spend time with your children and grandchildren. Pray for them. Model godliness. Leave a legacy that honors God.

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The Open Heavens 9 August 2026 devotional for today is THE ANOINTING IS NOT FOR SALE.

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 9 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE ANOINTING IS NOT FOR SALE

MEMORISE

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, treely give.
Matthew 10:8

READ: 1 Peter 5:2-4

² Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
³ Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock.
⁴ And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 9 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

When God anoints a person, He expects him or her to use the anointing to edify His people and spread the gospel. As we see in today’s Bible reading, God does not want the anointing to be used for personal gain.

I often tell the pastors under my supervision that when God uses them to perform a miracle, they must never demand or expect any reward from the person who received the miracle. In today’s memory verse, Jesus told his disciples that they had received the anointing freely and they should also give it out freely. The One who performs miracles is God, not the people He has anointed.

Therefore, you should never feel entitled to anything from anyone who gets a miracle from God through His anointing upon you. Some self-professing ministers of God even go as far as selling olive oil, water, handkerchiefs, and other similar items that they claim have been anointed to those who come to them for prayers.

Such conduct reveals that they are hirelings who are looking to exploit God’s sheep rather than being shepherds who should nurture and feed them.

Beloved, you are not to use the anointing that God bestowed on you to manipulate people. Some people demand that they should be called ‘Father in the Lord’ just because God has used them to heal headaches.

Being anointed does not qualify anyone to become a lord over others; rather, the anointing ought to be used to serve people. Peter knew that such temptations would arise, which was why he told some church leaders in today’s Bible reading to feed the flock of God willingly and with a ready mind. He also warned them not to use God’s anointing upon their lives for selfish gain.

Jesus Christ, our perfect example, exemplified how to use the anointing God bestows upon a person.

He went about doing good and healing those who were oppressed by the devil (Acts 10:38), and also served His followers (John 13:3-15).

Beloved, like Jesus, use the anointing you have received from God to bless those He has sent you to; do not use it to exploit or victimise others. Jesus is the Chief Shepherd, and you will give an account of all the things He has given to you one day.

Always remember that the anointing you have received from God is a tool to serve Him, edify His people, cater to their needs, and spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.

KEY POINT

The anointing is not meant to be used for personal gain but to serve the will and purpose of the One who gave it.

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MEMORISE: Matthew 10:8

“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”

The anointing you have received from God is not for sale. It is a gift to be given freely, just as you received it freely. To charge for what God has given is to turn grace into merchandise.

BIBLE READING: 1 Peter 5:2-4

Peter exhorts church leaders to shepherd the flock of God willingly, not for shameful gain, not as lords over God’s heritage, but as examples to the flock. When the Chief Shepherd appears, they will receive an unfading crown of glory. This passage warns against using spiritual authority for personal profit or control.

The Anointing Is Not for Personal Gain

“When God anoints a person, He expects him or her to use the anointing to edify His people and spread the gospel. As we see in today’s Bible reading, God does not want the anointing to be used for personal gain.”

The Purpose of the Anointing	What It Is NOT For
Edifying God’s people	Personal enrichment
Spreading the gospel	Building a personal empire
Serving others	Exploiting others

“I often tell the pastors under my supervision that when God uses them to perform a miracle, they must never demand or expect any reward from the person who received the miracle.”

Receiving a Miracle Freely	Giving a Miracle Freely
You did not earn the power	You should not charge for the power
God worked through you	God deserves the glory, not you
The person received it by grace	You must give it by grace

“In today’s memory verse, Jesus told His disciples that they had received the anointing freely and they should also give it out freely. The One who performs miracles is God, not the people He has anointed.”

The Hireling Mentality: Exploiting the Sheep

“Some self-professing ministers of God even go as far as selling olive oil, water, handkerchiefs, and other similar items that they claim have been anointed to those who come to them for prayers. Such conduct reveals that they are hirelings who are looking to exploit God’s sheep rather than being shepherds who should nurture and feed them.”

The Shepherd’s Heart	The Hireling’s Heart
Feeds and nurtures the flock	Exploits the flock for gain
Gives freely	Charges for prayer, oil, handkerchiefs
Serves willingly	Serves for profit
Cares for the sheep	Cares for what the sheep can provide

John 10:12-13 – “The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.”

The Hireling’s Motivation	The Shepherd’s Motivation
What can I get?	How can I serve?
Profit and recognition	The flock’s well-being
Exploitation	Nurturing and protection

The Anointing Is Not a License to Be a Lord

“Beloved, you are not to use the anointing that God bestowed on you to manipulate people. Some people demand that they should be called ‘Father in the Lord’ just because God has used them to heal headaches.”

Manipulating Through Anointing	Serving Through Anointing
Using titles to control	Using the anointing to bless
Demanding recognition	Giving glory to God
Acting as a lord over others	Serving as a servant to all

“Being anointed does not qualify anyone to become a lord over others; rather, the anointing ought to be used to serve people.”

Mark 10:42-45 – “Whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister… For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

The World’s Model	The Kingdom Model
Lordship over others	Servanthood to others
Being served	Serving
Using authority to control	Using authority to bless

Peter’s Warning to Church Leaders

“Peter knew that such temptations would arise, which was why he told some church leaders in today’s Bible reading to feed the flock of God willingly and with a ready mind. He also warned them not to use God’s anointing upon their lives for selfish gain.”

1 Peter 5:2-3 – “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”

How to Shepherd	How Not to Shepherd
Willingly	By compulsion
Not for shameful gain	For filthy lucre
With a ready mind	Reluctantly
As examples	As lords

Jesus: The Perfect Example

“Jesus Christ, our perfect example, exemplified how to use the anointing God bestows upon a person. He went about doing good and healing those who were oppressed by the devil (Acts 10:38), and also served His followers (John 13:3-15).”

Acts 10:38 – “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil.”

Jesus’ Example	Your Application
He went about doing good	Use your anointing to do good
He healed the oppressed	Set captives free—freely
He served His disciples	Wash feet, not demand titles

John 13:14-15 – “If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”

What Jesus Did	What You Should Do
The Lord washed feet	The anointed should serve
He did not demand to be served	You should not demand recognition
He gave freely	You should give freely

How to Use the Anointing Rightly (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Scripture, here is how to use God’s anointing with integrity:

1. Remember You Received Freely

You did not earn the anointing. You did not pay for it. God gave it to you by grace. Therefore, give it freely to others.

2. Never Charge for Ministry

Do not sell prayer, oil, handkerchiefs, or any spiritual item for personal gain. The gospel is free. The anointing is free. Do not make merchandise of grace.

3. Refuse Titles That Elevate You Above Others

Do not demand to be called “Father,” “Lord,” or any title that implies lordship over others. Be a servant. Let your life speak louder than your title.

4. Serve Willingly, Not for Gain

Do not serve because you want recognition. Do not serve because you expect something in return. Serve with a ready mind, willingly, because you love God and His people.

5. Remember the Chief Shepherd Is Watching

One day, you will give an account. Use the anointing wisely. Use it to bless, not to exploit. The Chief Shepherd is coming, and He will reward faithful servants.

Warning: The Anointing Is Not a Business

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: using the anointing for personal gain is a form of exploitation. It turns the sheep into customers and the shepherd into a salesman.

Using the Anointing Wrongly	The Consequence
Exploiting God’s people	God will hold you accountable
Selling what is free	You lose the very anointing you sell
Acting as a lord	You will not hear “Well done”

Conclusion: Your Prayer for a Servant’s Heart

Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to use the anointing for serving, not exploiting. Receive it freely. Give it freely. Serve like Jesus.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the anointing You have given me. I confess that I have been tempted to use it for my own gain, to demand recognition, and to think of myself as more than a servant. Forgive me. I receive Your anointing freely, and I will give it freely. I will not sell what You have given freely. I will not manipulate Your people. I will serve them, nurture them, and feed them—willingly, with a ready mind. When I stand before You, the Chief Shepherd, may I hear, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’ In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Anointing Audit: Ask yourself: Have I ever used God’s anointing for personal gain? If yes, repent and make restitution if necessary.
2. The Servant Check: Do you serve willingly or for recognition? Do you serve with a ready mind or grudgingly? Ask God to give you a servant’s heart.
3. The Free Give Principle: This week, find an opportunity to give freely to someone in need—without expecting anything in return. Let your service mirror Jesus’ example.

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The Open Heavens 8 August 2026 devotional for today is YOUR SALVATION IS NOT FOR SALE.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 8 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOUR SALVATION IS NOT FOR SALE

MEMORISE

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Mark 8:36

READ: Matthew 26:15, 27:3-5

¹⁵ And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

³ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
⁴ Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
⁵ And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 8 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s world, many people are selling their salvation for all kinds of mundane things. Some have sold their salvation for money, while others have sold it for fame or positions. There is, however, nothing in this world that is worth trading your salvation for.

Anything that a person wants to acquire that will require the person to commit a sin is a trap of the enemy to get the fellow to sell his or her salvation and end up in hell.

In Matthew 16:26, Jesus asked His disciples, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

These questions still apply to us today. There is no gain in trading the salvation of your soul for anything because nothing in this world is as precious as your soul.

Esau is an example of someone who traded something precious for something mundane and temporary. In Genesis 25:29-34, he chose to despise his privileged position in his father’s house for just a bowl of pottage. He sold his birthright so cheaply just because he was hungry, and in Hebrews 12:17, the Bible says that he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

In like manner, Judas sold his salvation for money in today’s Bible reading. He threw everything he had learnt from Jesus down the drain for 30 pieces of silver. Whatever lures a person to trade his or her salvation only wants to destroy the fellow. It might offer immediate pleasure and instant gratification, but the devil ultimately aims to use it to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10)

One way the devil tries to lure believers into trading their salvation is by making them believe that some sins are not as important as others and telling them that such sins do not matter. However, there is no act of sin that is not significant; every sinful act matters in God’s sight. Every little compromise is a step out of His protective and merciful covering.

Ecclesiastes 10:8 says that a serpent will bite whoever breaks a hedge. In other words, sin exposes a fellow to the attack of the enemy.

Beloved, do not toy with sin because it only offers a oneway ticket to hell. I pray that you will not trade the salvation of your soul for anything in the world, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Nothing is worth losing the salvation of your soul over.

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MEMORISE: Mark 8:36

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

This is the most searching question ever asked. All the wealth, fame, and power on earth are worthless if they cost you your eternal salvation. Nothing in this world is worth trading your soul for.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 26:15, 27:3-5

These passages record Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. He agreed to hand over the Son of God for a slave’s price. Later, filled with remorse, he returned the money, threw it down in the temple, and went out and hanged himself. His sin brought him temporary gain but eternal loss.

The Tragedy of Trading Salvation for Trash

“In today’s world, many people are selling their salvation for all kinds of mundane things. Some have sold their salvation for money, while others have sold it for fame or positions. There is, however, nothing in this world that is worth trading your salvation for.”

What People Trade Their Salvation For	The Cost
Money	Eternal loss
Fame	Separation from God
Positions	A one-way ticket to hell
Pleasure	Destroyed destiny

“Anything that a person wants to acquire that will require the person to commit a sin is a trap of the enemy to get the fellow to sell his or her salvation and end up in hell.”

What the Enemy Offers	What He Actually Wants
Temporary pleasure	Your soul
Immediate gratification	Your destruction
A quick profit	Your eternal damnation

Jesus’ Question Still Stands (Matthew 16:26)

“In Matthew 16:26, Jesus asked His disciples, ‘For what is a man profited, 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—absolute loss
Billions of dollars	Your salvation	Nothing
Fame and power	Eternal separation from God	The worst trade in history

“These questions still apply to us today. There is no gain in trading the salvation of your soul for anything because nothing in this world is as precious as your soul.”

Esau: The Bowl of Pottage That Cost Everything

“Esau is an example of someone who traded something precious for something mundane and temporary. In Genesis 25:29-34, he chose to despise his privileged position in his father’s house for just a bowl of pottage. He sold his birthright so cheaply just because he was hungry, and in Hebrews 12:17, the Bible says that he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.”

What Esau Gave Up	What He Got
His birthright (covenant blessing)	A bowl of stew
His place in the lineage of the Messiah	A full stomach for a few hours
Eternal significance	Temporary satisfaction

What He Thought	The Reality
“I can fix this later”	He sought repentance with tears—but it was too late
“It’s just a small thing”	It cost him everything

Judas: Thirty Pieces of Silver

“In like manner, Judas sold his salvation for money in today’s Bible reading. He threw everything he had learnt from Jesus down the drain for 30 pieces of silver.”

What Judas Gave Up	What He Got
His place among the twelve	30 pieces of silver
His friendship with Jesus	Temporary cash
His calling and destiny	Remorse, shame, and death

“Whatever lures a person to trade his or her salvation only wants to destroy the fellow. It might offer immediate pleasure and instant gratification, but the devil ultimately aims to use it to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).”

The Enemy’s Bait	The Enemy’s Goal
Looks appealing	Ultimately destroys
Promises pleasure	Delivers death
Offers instant gratification	Demands eternal payment

The Deception: “This Sin Is Not That Important”

“One way the devil tries to lure believers into trading their salvation is by making them believe that some sins are not as important as others and telling them that such sins do not matter. However, there is no act of sin that is not significant; every sinful act matters in God’s sight. Every little compromise is a step out of His protective and merciful covering.”

The Devil’s Lie	The Truth
“It’s just a small sin”	All sin separates you from God
“Everyone does it”	God’s standard is not the crowd
“It doesn’t really matter”	Every compromise matters
“You can repent later”	Later may be too late

“Ecclesiastes 10:8 says that a serpent will bite whoever breaks a hedge. In other words, sin exposes a fellow to the attack of the enemy.”

Ecclesiastes 10:8 – “He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.”

Breaking the Hedge	The Result
Small compromise	The serpent bites
Just one step outside God’s protection	The enemy attacks
“It’s harmless”	It exposes you to danger

How to Guard Your Salvation (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to avoid trading your salvation:

1. Value Your Soul Above Everything

Do not let anything—money, fame, pleasure, or position—become more important than your relationship with God. Your soul is worth more than the whole world.

2. Recognize the Enemy’s Bait

When something tempts you to sin, ask: Is this worth my salvation? Is temporary pleasure worth eternal separation from God? The answer is always no.

3. Do Not Compromise Even in Small Things

Every little compromise is a step out of God’s protection. Sin is sin. Do not minimize it. Do not justify it. Flee from it.

4. Remember the Examples of Esau and Judas

Esau thought it was just a meal. Judas thought it was just money. Both lost everything. Do not be like them.

5. Do Not Expect Repentance to Always Be Available

Esau sought repentance with tears but could not find it. Do not presume that you can sin today and repent tomorrow. Today may be your only day.

Warning: Sin Is a One-Way Ticket to Hell

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: sin is not a playground—it is a minefield. Every step of compromise takes you closer to destruction.

Sin Offers	What It Delivers
Temporary pleasure	Eternal regret
Instant gratification	Long-term destruction
A quick profit	A one-way ticket to hell

“Beloved, do not toy with sin because it only offers a one-way ticket to hell.”

Conclusion: Your Prayer to Guard Your Salvation

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that you will not trade your salvation for anything. Guard your soul. Value it above all.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You that You paid the ultimate price for my salvation. I confess that I have been tempted to trade it for temporary things. Forgive me for the times I have compromised. Forgive me for minimizing sin. I value my soul above the whole world. Help me to see the enemy’s bait for what it is—destruction in disguise. Give me the courage to say no. Give me the wisdom to flee. I will not be like Esau, who sold his birthright for stew. I will not be like Judas, who sold his Savior for silver. I will not trade my salvation for anything. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Value Check: Ask yourself: What am I tempted to compromise for? Is it worth my soul? Write down the answer and remind yourself of its true cost.
2. The Small Sin Audit: Identify any “small” sin you have been minimizing. Confess it. Turn away from it completely.
3. The Eternal Perspective: Memorize Mark 8:36. When temptation comes, repeat it aloud: “What does it profit me to gain this but lose my soul?”

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The Open Heavens 7 August 2026 devotional for today is PRAYERS FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 7 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

MEMORISE:

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Romans 12:16

READ: Psalm 133:1-3

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
² It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
³ As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 7 AUGUST 2026 TODAY PRAYERS

1. Lord, I thank You for my neighbourhood. Thank You tor Your protection and mercy over me and my neighbours.

2.  Father, please surround my neighbourhood with Your peace. Let us have no cause to live in fear or sorrow, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, please let there be all-round growth and development in my neighbourhood, in Jesus’ name

4. Dear Lord, please surround my neighbourhood with Your glory. Let there be no outbreaks of sicknesses and other manifestations of evil, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, please bless all my neighbours with peace, joy, and sound health. Let everyone in my neighbourhood experience Your goodness, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, please bless all our leaders with wisdom to make the right decisions that will benefit my neighbourhood, in Jesus’ name.

7. Lord, I decree that there will be no natural or man-made disasters in my neighbourhood, in Jesus’ name. Please keep us under the shadow of Your wings perpetually.

8. Dear Lord, please draw everyone that is yet to be saved in my neighbourhood so they can surrender their lives to You. Let them experience Your salvation, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, please send help to the needy and vulnerable in my neighbourhood. Let them experience Your mighty provision, in Jesus’ name.

10. Father, please let Your love reign in my neighbourhood. Help us to be united and truly love one another, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, please break every hold of the enemy over the youths in my neighbourhood. Let Your righteousness reign in their lives, in Jesus’ name.

12. Your personal prayers for your neighbourhood.

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