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The Open Heavens 21 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING SICKNESS.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 21 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING SICKNESS

MEMORISE
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
Malachi 4:2

READ: Acts 9:32-34

32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.
34 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

There was once a young boy whose idol-worshipping parents took to an Ifa priest – a traditional spiritualist – when he was born. When they got to the priest, he looked at the baby and said, “You had better take this boy to Jesus Christ.” On hearing that, his parents got upset and said, “What kind of nonsense is this? How can an Ifa priest recommend Jesus?

Something must be wrong with you.” As they took the boy away from the place, he suddenly fell sick and subsequently suffered poor health all through his childhood. His parents took him everywhere in search of a solution, but the boy kept falling sick.

One day, someone told the boy’s parents to bring him to one of our programmes. They brought him to the programme covered in all kinds of charms.

As I was preaching, I suddenly noticed a little stir in the congregation. After the service, I enquired about what caused the commotion earlier, and I was told that, during the service, the boy’s mother removed his shirt and hung it on a chair because the sun was scorching hot, and the heat became unbearable for him. Shortly after, a snake came out of the boy’s shirt while I was ministering. The power of God came down heavily and dealt with every evil force that was working against the boy.

The snake was killed, and the boy received total deliverance from sickness. I pray that God will uproot anything He has not planted in your body, in Jesus’ name.

Today’s Bible reading tells us about a man, Aeneas, who was bedridden for eight years. He must have had different types of bedsores for those eight years since he couldn’t move by himself, and must have been at the mercy of everyone around him until Peter visited his hometown, Lydda. On seeing him, Peter commanded him to arise and make his bed. Imagine someone who couldn’t move from his bed by himself for eight years suddenly rising up to make his bed and move around.

Beloved, God can make long-lasting illnesses disappear in the twinkling of an eye. Therefore, if you are sick or have a loved one who is sick, call on Him today, and He will reverse that sickness and turn it into good health. I pray that God’s power will destroy any illness that might exist in your body and give you divine health, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please reverse any incurable sickness that exists in my life or those of my loves ones, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Malachi 4:2

“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”
This beautiful promise paints a picture of the Messiah as the Sun of Righteousness, bringing healing not just as an occasional act but as part of His very nature. Just as the sun rises without fail each morning, bringing light and warmth, Jesus arises over His people bringing healing. The phrase “healing in his wings” suggests the rays of the sun spreading out like wings, touching everything with life and restoration. Those who fear God can expect this continual, natural flow of healing from His presence.

BIBLE READING: Acts 9:32-34

This passage records Peter’s ministry in Lydda, where he encountered a man named Aeneas who had been bedridden for eight years. Aeneas was paralyzed, completely dependent on others, unable to move or care for himself. Eight years of lying in one place would have brought bedsores, muscle wasting, and complete loss of dignity. When Peter saw him, he didn’t pray a long prayer or organize a healing service. He simply spoke: “Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed.” Immediately, Aeneas arose. The command to “make thy bed” was significant—it showed that his healing was complete. He wasn’t just able to stand; he was able to work, to serve, to function normally. This passage demonstrates that Jesus Christ is still in the business of making people whole, and His power can reverse even long-standing conditions in an instant.

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The Sun of Righteousness Rises with Healing

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye brings us face to face with Jesus as the Sun of Righteousness—the One whose very presence carries healing. Just as the physical sun brings light to darkness and warmth to cold, Jesus brings healing to sickness and deliverance to bondage. And no force of darkness can stand when He arises.

The Boy the Idol Priest Rejected

The devotional opens with one of the most remarkable testimonies you will ever hear. A baby boy was born to idol-worshipping parents, and they took him to an Ifa priest (a traditional spiritualist) for blessings or initiation. But when the priest looked at the baby, he gave a shocking response: “You had better take this boy to Jesus Christ.”

The parents were furious. “What kind of nonsense is this? How can an Ifa priest recommend Jesus? Something must be wrong with you.”

They stormed out with the baby, rejecting the priest’s counsel. But as they left, the boy suddenly fell sick. From that moment on, he suffered poor health throughout his childhood. His parents took him everywhere—to doctors, to native doctors, to every conceivable source of help—but the boy kept falling sick. Nothing worked.

Years passed. The boy remained sick, weak, afflicted. His parents, despite their anger at the priest’s words, had spent everything seeking a solution. They had covered him with charms, hoping for protection and healing. But the sickness persisted.

Then someone told them about a programme where Daddy Adeboye would be ministering. Desperate, they brought the boy, still covered in all kinds of charms, hoping for a miracle.

During the service, something unusual happened. The sun was scorching hot, and the boy’s mother removed his shirt, hanging it on a chair nearby to give him some relief. As Daddy Adeboye was preaching, a little stir occurred in the congregation. After the service, he asked what had happened.

The report was astonishing: while the Word was going forth, a snake came out of the boy’s shirt. The power of God came down heavily, and the snake was killed on the spot. The boy received total deliverance from sickness.

All those years, the boy’s sickness was not just illness—it was demonic infestation. A snake had been operating in his body, causing continual affliction. The charms his parents placed on him couldn’t help because they were part of the problem, not the solution. But when the Sun of Righteousness arose with healing in His wings, the snake had to come out. The power of God exposed and destroyed what darkness had hidden.

Aeneas: Eight Years on a Bed

The Bible reading gives us another powerful example of instantaneous healing. Aeneas had been bedridden for eight years. Eight years of paralysis. Eight years of bedsores. Eight years of depending on others for everything. Eight years of watching life pass him by.

Then Peter came to Lydda. He didn’t bring a medical team. He didn’t bring expensive equipment. He brought the name of Jesus. He looked at Aeneas and said, “Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed.”

Notice the command: “make thy bed.” This was not just about getting up—it was about taking responsibility. It was proof that the healing was complete. A man who couldn’t move for eight years was now expected to fold his bedding and arrange his sleeping area. And he did it.

Eight years of paralysis ended in a moment. One encounter with the power of Jesus reversed everything.

What These Testimonies Teach Us

1. Sickness Can Have Spiritual Roots
The boy’s illness was not just physical—it was connected to demonic activity. A snake in his shirt represented a spiritual attack manifesting physically. Not all sickness is directly caused by demons, but some certainly is. When medicine fails repeatedly, when patterns of illness persist despite treatment, it may be time to look beyond the physical.

2. Human Solutions Cannot Solve Spiritual Problems
The parents took the boy everywhere—doctors, native doctors, charms, rituals. Nothing worked. In fact, the charms probably made things worse because they connected him more deeply to the powers that were afflicting him. Only Jesus could set him free.

3. Divine Appointments Break Long-Term Bondage
The boy was brought to the programme. Aeneas was visited by Peter. God arranges meetings between His power and our need. You may have been sick for years, but your divine appointment is on the calendar.

4. Healing Can Be Instantaneous
Eight years ended in a moment. A lifetime of sickness ended when the snake came out. God doesn’t need time to heal. He can do in an instant what medicine cannot do in decades.

5. Exposure Brings Deliverance
The snake came out when the Word was going forth. The power of God exposes what darkness tries to hide. When Jesus arises, hidden things are revealed and destroyed.

What Kind of Sickness Needs Reversing?

The devotional addresses every form of illness:

• Chronic conditions that have lasted years
• Mysterious illnesses that doctors cannot diagnose
• Spiritual attacks manifesting as physical symptoms
• Generational sickness that runs in families
• Incurable diseases that medicine has given up on

Whatever form your sickness has taken, the Sun of Righteousness can arise over it.

How to Receive Your Healing

1. Call on Him: The devotional says, “If you are sick or have a loved one who is sick, call on Him today.” Not tomorrow. Not when you feel more worthy. Today. Now.
2. Come to Where His Power Is: The boy was brought to the programme. Aeneas was in Lydda when Peter came. Position yourself where God is moving—church, healing services, places where the Word is preached with power.
3. Remove Hindrances: The mother removed the boy’s shirt, exposing what was hidden. Sometimes you need to remove things that give the enemy a foothold—charms, objects, ungodly covenants. Let the light in.
4. Receive the Word: When Peter spoke, Aeneas arose. When the Word went forth, the snake came out. The Word of God carries healing power. Receive it, believe it, act on it.
5. Take Up Your Bed: When healing comes, don’t stay in bed. Get up and do what you couldn’t do before. Your action proves your healing and frustrates the enemy.

The Snake Must Come Out

The detail about the snake is crucial. For years, a snake had been operating in that boy’s body, causing sickness. It was hidden. It was secret. No doctor could find it. No medicine could kill it.

But when the Sun of Righteousness arose, the snake had to come out. It couldn’t hide in the presence of Jesus. It couldn’t survive the heat of His glory.

Whatever snake is hiding in your body—cancer, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorder, chronic pain—when Jesus arises, it must come out. It cannot remain where His healing power is present.

Conclusion: Your Healing Is Rising

The memory verse promises that the Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in His wings. That’s not a possibility—it’s a promise. For those who fear His name, healing is as certain as the sunrise.

Your long-standing sickness is no match for His power. Your mysterious condition is no mystery to Him. Your incurable disease is not incurable to the One who made the body.

He is arising over you right now. His wings are spreading, carrying healing rays. Receive it. Rise up. Make your bed. The snake is coming out.

Pray this:
“Sun of Righteousness, arise over me today. Let Your healing rays penetrate every part of my body. Expose every hidden work of darkness. Let every snake that has been operating in my body come out and die. I receive my healing now. Eight years, thirty-eight years, a lifetime—it ends today. Make me whole, Lord, for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify the sickness: Write down any condition you or a loved one is facing. Be specific.
• Call on Him daily: This week, set aside time each day to specifically pray for healing over that condition.
• Remove hindrances: Examine your life for anything that might give the enemy a foothold—objects, relationships, covenants. Remove them.
• Position yourself: Attend church services, healing programs, places where God’s power is moving. Your divine appointment may be this Sunday.
• Act on your healing: When you sense God moving, do what you couldn’t do before. Get up. Move. Testify.

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The Open Heavens 20 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING HOPELESSNESS.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heavens 19 April 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVENS 20 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING HOPELESSNESS

MEMORISE
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Psalm 3:3

READ: John 5:2-9

2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.
4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.
5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, a certain man, who had suffered from an infirmity for 38 years, had an encounter with Jesus. From his response to Jesus Christ’s question, it was clear that he had lost all hope, but Jesus reversed his hopelessness when He commanded him to take up his bed and walk.

In an instant, the 38-year infirmity disappeared, and his hopelessness vanished. I pray for you today that the Almighty God, who can reverse hopeless situations, will visit you today, and you shall receive a miracle, in Jesus’ name.

When God wants to turn a fellow whom the world seems to have forsaken into a living testimony, He will arrange a divine encounter for the fellow. He will work it out in such a way that everyone around him or her will know that He is definitely at work.

Several years ago, I was travelling to llesha, a town in South-West Nigeria. Along the way, I saw a car that seemed to have broken down. As I approached it, I saw that it had an RCCG sticker on it. On taking a closer look, I saw that the person standing beside the car was a church member whom I knew. I also saw that she was pregnant. I asked her, “What’s wrong with your car?” Immediately she saw me, she exclaimed, “Daddy! Is it really you I’m seeing? Oh God!” I asked her again,

“Is there a problem with your car?” She replied, “Sir, don’t worry about the car. I have a bigger problem.” She then went on to tell me that the baby in her womb had not moved for the past six days, and the doctors had told her that they were going to evacuate the baby. After listening to her, I said, “In that case, I decree, baby, come back to life, in Jesus’ name.” Immediately, the baby started moving again. A few years ago, I visited one of our parishes in Europe, and that same baby whom the doctors wanted to evacuate from the woman’s womb was the one playing the drums.

Beloved, I want you to know that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37). If you are currently in the midst of a situation that seems hopeless, l want you to put your trust in the One who makes rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:19). He will bring you out of that hopeless situation and give you victory where defeat seemed certain, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please urn every hopeless situation in my life around for good, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Psalm 3:3

“But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”
This verse reveals three essential roles God plays for His children. He is a shield—protection against attacks. He is our glory—the source of our honor and dignity. And He is the lifter of our heads—the One who restores our hope when we are too discouraged to look up. When you cannot lift your own head, He lifts it for you.

BIBLE READING: John 5:2-9

This passage records the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethesda. This man had been sick for thirty-eight years—a lifetime of infirmity. He lay by a pool that was believed to have healing properties when the water was stirred, but he had no one to help him into the water. Others would step down before him. For thirty-eight years, he watched others receive their healing while he remained trapped in his condition. When Jesus saw him lying there and knew how long he had been sick, He asked a piercing question: “Wilt thou be made whole?” The man didn’t answer with faith; he answered with excuses about having no one to help him. But Jesus bypassed his excuses and spoke the word of command: “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” Immediately, the man was healed, took up his bed, and walked. This passage demonstrates that Jesus doesn’t need our faith to be perfect—He needs our situation to be present. He reverses hopelessness by His word alone.

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The God Who Lifts Hopeless Heads

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye focuses on one of God’s most beautiful roles: the Lifter of heads that have been bowed too long. When hope is gone, when despair has settled in, when you’ve given up on yourself—that’s exactly when God specializes in showing up.

The Man Who Had Lost Hope

The Bible reading presents a man who had every reason to be hopeless. Thirty-eight years of sickness. Thirty-eight years of lying by a pool, watching others get healed while he remained stuck. Thirty-eight years of having no one to help him. Thirty-eight years of watching someone else step down before him.

By the time Jesus met him, he wasn’t even asking for healing anymore. When Jesus asked, “Wilt thou be made whole?” the man didn’t say, “Yes, Lord, I believe!” He gave excuses. He explained why he couldn’t be healed. He had no one to put him in the pool. Others always got there first. His answer was the answer of a man who had stopped hoping.

But Jesus didn’t need his hope. Jesus didn’t need his faith. Jesus just needed him to be there. And in an instant, thirty-eight years of infirmity ended. The man who couldn’t walk walked. The man who couldn’t hope received his miracle.

This is what our God does. He doesn’t require you to muster up great faith before He moves. Sometimes He moves simply because He sees you and has compassion. Your hopelessness is not a barrier to Him—it’s an invitation.

The Baby Who Stopped Moving

Daddy Adeboye shares a personal testimony that illustrates this truth beautifully. He was travelling to Ilesha when he saw a broken-down car with an RCCG sticker. As he approached, he recognized a pregnant church member standing beside it.

He asked about the car, but she dismissed it: “Sir, don’t worry about the car. I have a bigger problem.” She then revealed that her baby had not moved in her womb for six days. The doctors had told her they would need to evacuate the baby—a euphemism for removing a dead fetus.

Six days of stillness. Six days of knowing something was wrong. Six days of dreading the worst. This woman was in a hopeless situation. Medically, the baby was gone.

Daddy Adeboye didn’t conduct a long prayer session. He didn’t ask her to fast for forty days. He simply spoke: “In that case, I decree, baby, come back to life, in Jesus’ name.”

Immediately, the baby started moving again.

Years later, Daddy Adeboye visited a parish in Europe, and that same baby—the one doctors wanted to evacuate—was the one playing the drums for the church.

Think about this: a dead baby, six days still, became a drummer boy worshipping God in Europe. That’s not just healing—that’s redemption with a purpose. God didn’t just save the baby; He made him a testimony.

What Makes a Situation Hopeless?

The devotional identifies several characteristics of hopeless situations:

1. Long Duration: Thirty-eight years. Six days with no movement. When a problem has lasted so long that you’ve stopped expecting change.
2. No Human Help: The man had no one to put him in the pool. The woman had doctors who could only offer evacuation, not restoration. When human resources are exhausted.
3. Lost Hope: The man made excuses instead of expressing faith. When you’ve stopped asking, stopped believing, stopped expecting.
4. Medical Finality: The doctors had pronounced their verdict—evacuation. When experts say there’s nothing more to be done.

If your situation fits any of these descriptions, you are exactly where God loves to work.

God’s Method: Divine Encounter

The devotional emphasizes that when God wants to turn a forsaken person into a living testimony, He arranges a divine encounter.

• The man at Bethesda encountered Jesus at the pool.
• The pregnant woman encountered Daddy Adeboye on the road.

These encounters weren’t coincidences. They were orchestrated by God. He knew where they would be. He knew when they would be there. And He arranged for His power to meet their need.

You may feel forsaken today. You may feel like the world has passed you by. But God hasn’t forgotten you. He is arranging your divine encounter. The question is whether you will be in position when He shows up.

What God Does in Hopeless Situations

1. He Visits: The devotional prays, “The Almighty God, who can reverse hopeless situations, will visit you today.” God doesn’t just watch from heaven—He visits. He comes down to your level.
2. He Speaks: Jesus spoke to the man: “Rise, take up thy bed and walk.” Daddy Adeboye spoke to the baby: “Come back to life.” God’s word carries creative power. When He speaks to your situation, it must obey.
3. He Reverses: Thirty-eight years of infirmity reversed in an instant. Six days of death reversed in a moment. God doesn’t just stop the problem—He reverses it completely.
4. He Gives Testimony: The healed man walked out carrying his bed. The baby grew up to play drums in Europe. God doesn’t just deliver you—He makes you a demonstration of His power.

How to Position Yourself for Your Encounter

1. Stay in the Place of Hope: The man was still at the pool after thirty-eight years. He hadn’t given up showing up. Keep coming to church. Keep praying. Keep believing, even when belief is hard.
2. Be Honest About Your Need: The woman didn’t hide her problem. She told Daddy Adeboye the truth. Bring your hopeless situation into the light. Don’t pretend it’s fine.
3. Receive the Word: When Jesus spoke, the man had to act. When the decree was made, the baby responded. When God’s word comes to you, receive it and act on it.
4. Expect Immediate Change: Both testimonies involved instant reversal. Don’t put God on a timeline. He can do in a moment what you’ve waited decades for.

The God of the Desert River

The devotional quotes Isaiah 43:19: God makes rivers in the desert. A desert is the last place you expect to find a river. It’s dry, barren, lifeless. That’s what makes the miracle so striking.

Your situation may be a desert right now. Dry. Barren. Lifeless. But God specializes in deserts. He makes rivers flow where no water should be. He brings life where death has ruled.

Conclusion: Your Head Is Being Lifted

The memory verse says God is the lifter of your head. If you’ve been walking with your eyes on the ground, weighed down by disappointment and despair, He is about to lift your face.

• Thirty-eight years of sickness ended in a moment.
• Six days of death ended with a word.
• Rags turned to well-dressed in two weeks.
• Empty nets turned to sinking boats.

Your story can be next. The God who visited the man at Bethesda is visiting you. The God who spoke life into a dead baby is speaking over your situation. The God who makes rivers in the desert is making a way for you.

Lift your head. Your help is here.

Pray this:
“Father, I come to You as the Lifter of my head. My situation has gone on too long. Hope has faded. Human help has failed. But You are the God who reverses hopeless situations. Visit me today. Speak to my dead situation. Command life where death has ruled. Make a river in my desert. Turn my mourning into dancing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Name your hopeless situation: Write down the one thing that has made you give up hope. Be specific.
• Stay in position: Keep showing up where God meets His people—church, prayer meetings, Bible study. Your encounter could be today.
• Speak to your situation: Like Daddy Adeboye spoke to the baby, begin to speak God’s word over your hopeless area. Command life to return.
• Prepare your testimony: Start thanking God now for the reversal that is coming. When it happens, you’ll be ready to share it.

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The Open Heavens 19 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING FAILURE.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 19 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING FAILURE

MEMORISE
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Psalm 30:11

READ: Luke 5:1-10

1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 19 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. Even though he toiled throughout the night, he had nothing to show for his efforts. However, God turned his failure into an instant success by arranging a divine encounter for him.

After hosting Jesus in his boat, he caught so many fishes that his net broke. As he couldn’t handle the size of his catch alone, he had to beckon to other fishermen to help him. Instantly, his failure was reversed, and he experienced a great turnaround.

When my mother was alive, I used to travel to Illesha, which was very close to my hometown in western Nigeria, to visit her every two weeks. On one such visit, I was about to eat when a man was brought inside the house. At first glance, I thought he was a madman, based on his appearance.

However, I learnt that he was a highly educated man who used to be very wealthy before the enemy attacked him in a very strange way. He had a problem that no doctor on earth could handle.

He told me that insects of all kinds usually come out of his body at regular intervals, and he had spent everything he had seeking a solution to this spiritual attack. He had also sold all his clothes and had resorted to wearing rags.

Thankfully, God had mercy on him and arranged a divine encounter for him. When he told me his story, I asked him, “Will you give your life to Jesus Christ?” I explained to him that his battle was one that only God could help him win. He gave his life to Jesus Christ, and we prayed a simple prayer before he left.

Two weeks after that incident, I went back to Ilesha to visit my mother as usual. Again, as I sat down to eat, a handsome, well-dressed man walked into the room. As he saw that I could not recognise him, he said, “It seems you don’t recognise me.” I replied, ” I don’t think we have ever met.”

He then responded, “I was the one you prayed for two weeks ago. Look at what God has done in my life in just two weeks!” Beloved, I pray that any cycle of failure in your life will be reversed for good, and you will begin to enjoy cycles of blessings and miracles, in Jesus’ name

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please reverse every cycle of failure in my life for good, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Psalm 30:11

“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.”
This verse captures the essence of God’s turnaround power. He doesn’t just comfort us in our mourning—He turns the mourning itself into dancing. He doesn’t just remove our sackcloth—He replaces it with gladness. The picture is complete transformation: what was sad becomes joyful, what was heavy becomes light, what was dark becomes bright. This is what God specializes in.

BIBLE READING: Luke 5:1-10

This passage records the miraculous catch of fish that changed Peter’s life forever. Peter had fished all night and caught nothing—a night of complete failure despite his skill and effort. Jesus borrowed his boat as a pulpit, teaching the multitude from it. After finishing, He told Peter, “Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.” Peter protested, “Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing,” but added, “nevertheless at thy word, I will let down the net.” The result was so many fish that their net broke, and they had to call partners to help. Both boats began to sink with the load. Peter fell at Jesus’ knees, overwhelmed by the miracle. Jesus then called him to a new assignment: “From henceforth thou shalt catch men.” This passage demonstrates that one encounter with Jesus can reverse a lifetime of failure and launch you into your destiny.

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From Failure to Abundance

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues his teaching on divine appointments, showing how God specializes in turning complete failure into overwhelming success. When you meet Jesus, the story doesn’t just improve—it completely reverses.

Peter’s Night of Nothing

The Bible reading sets the scene perfectly. Peter was a professional fisherman. He knew the waters, he knew the fish, he knew the best times to catch. He had done everything right—worked all night, used his skill, put in maximum effort. And he had nothing to show for it.

Empty nets. Empty boat. Empty hands.

This wasn’t just a bad day—it was a complete failure. Peter was probably exhausted, frustrated, and discouraged. He was washing his nets, perhaps wondering if he should change careers.

Then Jesus stepped into his boat.

Notice what happened first: Jesus used Peter’s boat as a platform to preach. He didn’t start with a miracle. He didn’t start with a promise. He just borrowed what Peter had—even though it was empty from a night of failed fishing—and used it for His purposes.

After teaching, Jesus gave a seemingly illogical command: “Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.” Peter’s response is crucial: “Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing.” That was the report of his senses. But then he added the words that changed everything: “NEVERTHELESS AT THY WORD, I will let down the net.”

One net, let down at Jesus’ word, produced more fish than two boats could carry. The net broke. The boats began to sink. Failure turned into abundance so overwhelming it was almost dangerous.

This is what happens when you encounter Jesus. He doesn’t just give you a little—He gives you so much that your capacity is stretched. He doesn’t just fill your net—He breaks it. He doesn’t just fill your boat—He sinks it with blessing.

The Man Who Looked Like a Madman

Daddy Adeboye shares another powerful testimony of divine turnaround. During his visits to his mother in Ilesha, a man was brought into the house who looked completely insane. He was dressed in rags, his appearance was wild, and at first glance, anyone would have labeled him a madman.

But this man had a story. He was highly educated. He had been very wealthy. Then the enemy attacked him in a strange way: at regular intervals, insects of all kinds would come out of his body. No doctor could explain it. No medicine could stop it. He had spent everything he owned seeking help. He had sold all his clothes. He was now wearing rags, desperate and hopeless.

This man had a divine appointment. He was brought to where Daddy Adeboye was sitting. When he heard the story, Daddy Adeboye asked a simple question: “Will you give your life to Jesus Christ? Your battle is one that only God can help you win.”

The man said yes. They prayed a simple prayer, and he left.

Two weeks later, Daddy Adeboye returned to Ilesha. As he sat down to eat, a handsome, well-dressed man walked into the room. Daddy Adeboye didn’t recognize him. The man said, “It seems you don’t recognize me.” Daddy Adeboye admitted he didn’t think they had met.

The man replied: “I was the one you prayed for two weeks ago. Look at what God has done in my life in just two weeks!”

The man who looked like a madman, dressed in rags, plagued by demonic insects, became a handsome, well-dressed testimony in fourteen days. That’s a divine turnaround.

The Pattern of Divine Reversal

From these testimonies, we see a clear pattern of how God reverses failure:

1. Failure Comes First: Both Peter and the afflicted man experienced deep failure before their breakthrough. Peter fished all night with nothing. The man lost everything and ended in rags. Sometimes God allows us to reach the end of our resources so we can discover the beginning of His.
2. A Divine Encounter Occurs: Peter met Jesus in his boat. The man was brought to Daddy Adeboye. God arranges meetings that change everything. You don’t have to find your way out—He finds His way to you.
3. Obedience Is Required: Peter had to let down the net despite his exhaustion and doubt. The man had to give his life to Christ. The encounter requires a response.
4. The Turnaround Is Immediate: Peter went from empty nets to sinking boats in moments. The man went from rags to well-dressed in two weeks. When God moves, He moves fast.
5. The Blessing Overwhelms: Peter’s net broke. The boats sank. The transformation was so complete it was almost too much to handle. God doesn’t do small turnarounds.

What Kind of Failure Needs Reversing?

The devotional speaks to every form of failure:

• Career failure: You’ve worked hard but have nothing to show
• Financial failure: You’ve lost everything and are in rags
• Family failure: Relationships have broken down completely
• Health failure: Your body is under attack with no solution
• Spiritual failure: You feel far from God, trapped in sin
• Emotional failure: You’re exhausted, discouraged, ready to give up

Whatever form your failure has taken, the God who filled Peter’s nets and restored the afflicted man is your God.

How to Position Yourself for Turnaround

1. Give Jesus Your Boat: Peter let Jesus use his boat—his place of failure—as a platform. Offer your failed situation to God. Let Him use it for His purposes.
2. Obey His Word Despite Your Experience: Peter could have argued. He had fished all night. He was the expert. But he said, “Nevertheless at thy word.” Your experience and expertise mean nothing compared to His command.
3. Surrender Your Life: The afflicted man gave his life to Christ. That was the turning point. If you haven’t fully surrendered, that’s where your turnaround begins.
4. Expect Immediate Change: Don’t put God on a timeline. He can do in two weeks what you couldn’t do in years. Stay expectant.
5. Prepare for Overflow: Peter’s nets broke. His boats sank. When God turns things around, it’s not just enough—it’s too much. Get ready for abundance.

Conclusion: Your Cycle of Failure Is Broken

The devotional ends with a powerful declaration: “I pray that any cycle of failure in your life will be reversed for good, and you will begin to enjoy cycles of blessings and miracles.”

Notice the word “cycle.” Some people aren’t just failing—they’re in a cycle of failure. The same problems keep coming back. The same patterns keep repeating. The same disappointments keep happening.

But when God reverses the irreversible, He doesn’t just fix one situation—He breaks the cycle. He changes the pattern. He establishes a new rhythm of blessing.

Your night of fishing with nothing is over. Your days in rags are finished. Your season of failure has met its match. Jesus is in your boat, and He’s about to give you a catch that breaks your nets.

Pray this:
“Father, I bring my failure to You today. I’ve worked hard and have nothing to show. I’ve tried everything and ended in rags. But You are the God who turns mourning into dancing. Step into my boat. Speak to my situation. I will obey Your word, even when it doesn’t make sense. Reverse my failure. Break the cycle. Give me abundance so overwhelming that my capacity stretches. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify your “all night”: What area have you worked hard in with nothing to show? Write it down.
• Give Jesus your boat: This week, consciously offer that failed area to God. Let Him use it as He pleases.
• Practice “nevertheless”: When God’s word contradicts your experience, choose His word. Write down a specific command He’s given you that you’ve been resisting.
• Prepare for overflow: Start making room for the blessing. Clear space, mentally and physically, for the abundance God is bringing.

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The Open Heavens 18 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING BONDAGE.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 18 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING BONDAGE

MEMORISE
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Luke 4:18

READ: Luke 13:10-16

10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

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Whenever God wants to reverse the irreversible, He usually follows a process, which typically starts with a divine appointment. What this means is that He will divinely arrange for people to meet one another.

There was once a 50-year-old man who had no wife simply because he couldn’t bring himself to ask a woman, “Will you marry me?” The enemy bound him so tightly that he couldn’t open his mouth to talk to any lady he was attracted to, even though he was highly educated. He knew he had a problem, but he didn’t know how to be free.

Fortunately for him, God instructed us to hold a programme in his town. During the programme, he gave his life to Jesus Christ. Not only did Jesus save his soul, but He destroyed the yoke in his life, and six months later, he got married. Nine months after he got married, his wife gave birth to a set of twins. Two years later, she gave birth to another set of twins. The man’s story is proof that no bondage is too strong for God to break. I pray for you today that any yoke that might be troubling you will be destroyed, in Jesus’ name.

In today’s Bible reading, Jesus went to the synagogue as was His custom. However, on this particular day, He met a woman who had been bound by the devil for 18 years. She was bent over in such a way that she couldn’t stand upright. For 18 long years, she was limited in every aspect of her life. Despite the terrible bondage the woman was in, she met with Jesus at the synagogue and got her freedom. The yoke of bondage that had kept her captive for so long was broken, and she was free to lift her head and hands to praise the Lord.

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

Therefore, I decree in the name that is above every other name, that whatsoever might be keeping you from lifting your head and hands to praise God is destroyed today. The Almighty God will cause you to have a divine encounter that will deliver you completely from anything that might have kept you bound, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please let me have an encounter with you, that would break any from of bondage that might exist in my life, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”
This verse is Jesus announcing His mission statement. He read it from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue and declared, “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.” It reveals that Jesus came specifically for the bound, the broken, and the bruised. His anointing is not just for show—it is for breaking yokes and setting captives free.

BIBLE READING: Luke 13:10-16

This passage records a powerful deliverance that happened on the Sabbath. Jesus was teaching in a synagogue when He saw a woman who had been bent over for eighteen years. She could not straighten herself at all. The Bible specifically states that she had “a spirit of infirmity”—her condition was not just physical but spiritual. Jesus called her forward, laid hands on her, and said, “Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.” Immediately she was made straight and glorified God. When the ruler of the synagogue criticized Jesus for healing on the Sabbath, Jesus responded by calling the woman “a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years.” This passage demonstrates that Jesus sees every bondage as the work of the enemy, and He has both the authority and the desire to set people free.

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Divine Appointments That Break Yokes

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye reveals a pattern in how God brings reversal to irreversible situations: He arranges divine appointments. When God wants to set you free, He will orchestrate a meeting—with a person, a program, a preacher, or most importantly, with Jesus Himself—that changes everything.

The Man Who Couldn’t Propose

The devotional shares a remarkable testimony of a man who was trapped in a very specific kind of bondage. He was fifty years old, highly educated, successful in many ways, but completely unable to ask a woman to marry him. Every time he was attracted to someone, his mouth would freeze. He couldn’t bring himself to say the words, “Will you marry me?”

This man knew he had a problem, but he didn’t know how to be free. He couldn’t talk himself out of it. He couldn’t educate himself out of it. He was bound.

Then God arranged a divine appointment. Daddy Adeboye’s ministry held a program in his town, and he attended. During that program, he gave his life to Jesus Christ. And something remarkable happened: when Jesus saved his soul, He also destroyed the yoke that had bound his tongue.

Six months later, this man got married. Nine months after the wedding, his wife gave birth to twins. Two years later, another set of twins arrived.

Think about the transformation: from a fifty-year-old bachelor who couldn’t propose, to a husband and father of four in just a few years. That’s what happens when a divine appointment leads to a divine encounter.

The Woman Bound for Eighteen Years

The Bible reading gives us another example of a divine appointment. The woman in the synagogue didn’t plan to meet Jesus that day. She probably went to worship as she had done for years. She had been bound for eighteen long years—bent over, unable to stand straight, limited in every way.

But Jesus saw her. He didn’t wait for her to ask for help. He called her forward and spoke freedom over her. Her divine appointment was hidden in her regular routine. She went to synagogue to worship God, and she met the One who could set her free.

Eighteen years of bondage ended in a moment because she was in the right place at the right time—and the right Person was there.

The Anointing That Destroys Yokes

The devotional quotes one of the most powerful verses on deliverance: Isaiah 10:27. This verse promises that the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. The anointing is not just for preaching or singing—it is for breaking.

• The yoke of fear
• The yoke of timidity
• The yoke of addiction
• The yoke of sickness
• The yoke of poverty
• The yoke of mental bondage
• The yoke of speechlessness

Whatever has kept you bound, the anointing of Jesus is stronger. His anointing doesn’t just lighten the yoke—it destroys it completely.

How Divine Appointments Work

Daddy Adeboye explains that when God wants to reverse the irreversible, He usually begins with a divine appointment. This means:

1. God Orchestrates the Meeting: You don’t have to figure out how to get free on your own. God arranges for you to be in the right place at the right time to meet the right person—or the right Person.
2. The Appointment May Look Ordinary: The woman went to synagogue as she always did. The man attended a program in his town. Divine appointments often look like ordinary days until God shows up.
3. Freedom Requires Response: The woman had to come when Jesus called. The man had to give his life to Christ. God arranges the appointment, but you must respond.
4. The Yoke Is Destroyed Completely: When Jesus sets free, He sets free indeed. The man didn’t just get courage to propose—he got married and had children. The woman didn’t just stand straight—she glorified God.

What Kind of Yoke Are You Carrying?

The devotional asks a searching question: what is keeping you from lifting your head and hands to praise God?

• Is it shame over past sins?
• Is it fear of what people think?
• Is it a physical condition?
• Is it a mental stronghold?
• Is it a habit you can’t break?
• Is it a family pattern you can’t escape?

Whatever it is, Jesus calls it bondage. He doesn’t call it “your cross to bear.” He doesn’t call it “just the way things are.” He calls it what it is: Satan binding someone He came to set free.

How to Position Yourself for a Divine Appointment

While God sovereignly arranges divine appointments, there are things you can do to position yourself:

1. Keep Going to Church: The woman was in the synagogue when Jesus came. Don’t stop assembling with God’s people. Your breakthrough may come on an ordinary Sunday.
2. Attend Programs and Conferences: The man attended a program and encountered Jesus. Make time for special meetings where the anointing flows.
3. Stay Desperate: The woman didn’t let eighteen years of disappointment keep her away. Stay hungry for your breakthrough. Desperation attracts divine attention.
4. Be Ready to Respond: When Jesus called the woman, she came. When the altar call was given, the man responded. Don’t let pride or fear keep you from stepping forward.
5. Expect the Unexpected: Divine appointments often come when you least expect them. Stay expectant. Your day of visitation may be closer than you think.

The Decree of Freedom

The devotional ends with a powerful decree based on Isaiah 10:27. Daddy Adeboye declares:

“Therefore, I decree in the name that is above every other name, that whatsoever might be keeping you from lifting your head and hands to praise God is destroyed today. The Almighty God will cause you to have a divine encounter that will deliver you completely from anything that might have kept you bound.”

Receive that decree today. Whatever has held you captive—for eighteen years, for fifty years, for a lifetime—is subject to the name of Jesus. His anointing destroys yokes. His presence breaks bondage. His appointment changes everything.

Conclusion: Your Day Is Coming

The man who couldn’t propose met Jesus and became a husband and father. The woman bent for eighteen years met Jesus and stood straight. Your story can be next.

Don’t give up. Don’t stop going to the synagogue. Don’t stop attending the programs. Your divine appointment is on the calendar of heaven. When you meet Jesus, everything changes.

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I come to You today with every yoke that has bound me. I bring my fear, my shame, my habits, my limitations. You said the Spirit of the Lord is upon You to set the captives free. Set me free. Destroy every yoke by Your anointing. Arrange my divine appointment. Let me meet You in a way that changes everything. I receive my freedom now. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Name your yoke: Write down specifically what has been binding you—fear, addiction, sickness, poverty, relationship patterns.
• Keep showing up: Commit to regular church attendance and special meetings. Your breakthrough could be next week.
• Respond to every call: When the altar is open, when prayer is offered, don’t hold back. Step forward. Your moment is now.
• Praise in advance: Start glorifying God for your freedom before you see it. The woman glorified God after she was healed—you can start now.

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The Open Heavens 17 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING BARRENNESS.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 17 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING BARRENNESS

MEMORISE
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalm 113:9

READ: 2 Kings 4:8-17

8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.
10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.

11 And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
13 And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
14 And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.

15 And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.
16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Years ago, a woman, who was waiting on God for children, kept going to her pastor for prayers. After a while, the pastor said, “I’ve prayed for many people who were looking for children, and now, they have their children. Why is your case different?”

The woman then revealed that she had once tried to terminate a pregnancy, but the procedure went wrong, and in order to save her life, the doctors removed her womb. On hearing this, the pastor asked in shock, “You’ve had no womb all these while, yet you kept asking me to pray for you to have a child?”

From that day on, the pastor started avoiding her. When she noticed this, she turned to God and said, “I won’t go to my pastor anymore. I will come to You, my Maker.”

Shortly after that, she had a dream one night. In the dream, she was naked, and as she stood in a spot, a huge man approached her with an animal’s skin in his hands. On getting to where she was standing, he wrapped the animal’s skin around her belly and disappeared. That experience signalled the end of her barrenness. The last time I heard about her, she had given birth to five children!

God can reverse the irreversible. In Genesis 21:1-2, He reversed the deadness of Abraham and Sarah’s bodies and gave them a child after many years of barrenness. Likewise, in 1 Samuel 1:4-20. He remembered Hannah and opened her womb.

In today’s Bible reading, the Shunammite woman saw Elisha passing by and compelled him to come to her house to eat. She fed him on many other occasions and built him a small chamber in her house to host him whenever he passed by. When God decided to visit her, Elisha told her that she would have a son, and she told him not to deceive her. That was a clear sign of unbelief, but the Almighty God bypassed her doubts and gave her a son because of her heart of service.

Beloved, are you expecting the miracle of a child or fruitfulness in any area of your life? Keep serving the Lord and honouring Him. Hold on to His word, and you will never be disappointed. I pray that He will reverse any form of barrenness in your life and cause you to be fruitful in all areas of your life, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please make me fruitful in every area of my life.

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MEMORISE: Psalm 113:9

“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.”
This verse declares a specific area where God specializes: reversing barrenness. Not just the barrenness of the womb, but every kind of emptiness and fruitlessness. He takes the woman who cannot produce and makes her not just a mother, but a joyful mother. The verse ends with “Praise ye the LORD”—because when God does this, only praise is the appropriate response.

BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 4:8-17

This passage tells the story of a wealthy woman in Shunem who showed extraordinary kindness to the prophet Elisha. She recognized him as a holy man of God and persuaded him to eat with her whenever he passed by. Eventually, she and her husband built a small chamber in their house specifically for him, furnishing it with a bed, table, stool, and candlestick. Elisha, grateful for her hospitality, wanted to reward her. Through his servant Gehazi, he discovered that she had no son and her husband was old. Elisha called her and declared, “About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son.” She responded with disbelief, saying, “Nay, my lord, do not lie unto thine handmaid.” But the word of God prevailed, and she conceived and bore a son at the appointed time. This passage demonstrates that God’s power to reverse barrenness is not hindered by our unbelief or by natural limitations.

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The God Who Reverses Barrenness

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues his teaching on God as the Reverser of the irreversible. This time, he focuses on a specific kind of miracle: the reversal of barrenness. Whether physical, spiritual, or circumstantial, God specializes in making the barren fruitful.

The Woman Without a Womb

The devotional opens with a heartbreaking testimony. A woman desperately wanted children and kept going to her pastor for prayers. After many sessions, the pastor grew frustrated and asked, “I’ve prayed for many people who now have children. Why is your case different?”

Then the woman revealed the truth: years earlier, she had attempted to terminate a pregnancy. The procedure went wrong, and to save her life, doctors removed her womb. She had been asking for prayer for a child while knowing she had no womb.

The pastor was shocked. He began avoiding her. Humanly speaking, her case was hopeless. No womb means no pregnancy. That’s the law of biology. The lower court had pronounced its verdict: barren forever.

But the woman didn’t give up. She turned from the pastor who avoided her to the God who made her. She said, “I won’t go to my pastor anymore. I will come to You, my Maker.”

Then God visited her in a dream. A huge man approached her naked body with an animal’s skin and wrapped it around her belly. When she woke, something had changed. The last report Daddy Adeboye heard about her was that she had given birth to five children.

Think about this: God didn’t just give her a child—He gave her five. He didn’t just reverse her barrenness—He multiplied her fruitfulness. The woman without a womb became a mother of five.

Sarah: The Body That Was Dead

The devotional points to Abraham and Sarah as the classic example of reversed barrenness. Sarah’s body was not just barren—it was dead. She was past the age of childbearing. Her womb had shut down decades earlier. Medically, conception was impossible.

But God asked a question that still echoes: “Is any thing too hard for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14). At the appointed time, Sarah conceived. A dead womb brought forth life. A barren woman became the mother of nations.

Hannah: The Woman God Remembered

Hannah’s story is another powerful example. She was deeply loved by her husband but deeply wounded by her barrenness. Her rival, Peninnah, provoked her yearly, making her weep and refuse to eat. She poured out her soul to God at Shiloh, weeping bitterly, praying so intensely that Eli the priest thought she was drunk.

But God heard. He remembered her. She conceived and gave birth to Samuel, who became one of Israel’s greatest prophets. The barren woman became the mother of a nation-changer.

The Shunammite: Unbelief That Didn’t Stop God

The Bible reading presents a unique case. The Shunammite woman was hospitable to Elisha, building him a room in her house. When Elisha promised her a son, she responded with disbelief: “Nay, my lord, do not lie unto thine handmaid.”

She didn’t believe the promise. Humanly speaking, her situation was impossible—her husband was old. Yet despite her unbelief, God gave her a son.

This is encouraging. It shows that God’s power to reverse barrenness doesn’t depend on the perfection of our faith. It depends on His grace and His response to our heart of service. She served the man of God selflessly, and God overlooked her doubt and gave her the miracle.

What Kind of Barrenness Needs Reversing?

The devotional asks a broader question: what areas of your life are barren right now?

• Physical barrenness: Waiting for a child
• Marital barrenness: A relationship that isn’t producing joy or intimacy
• Financial barrenness: Income that never seems to grow, savings that never accumulate
• Ministry barrenness: Labor that doesn’t produce fruit, efforts that don’t yield results
• Spiritual barrenness: A dry prayer life, cold devotion, lack of spiritual growth
• Career barrenness: Working hard but getting no promotion or recognition

Whatever form of barrenness you are facing, the God who gave the woman without a womb five children can reverse it. The God who made Sarah conceive at ninety can make your dead situation live.

Keys to Reversal

From these testimonies, we see several keys to experiencing God’s reversal of barrenness:

1. Don’t Give Up on God: The woman with no womb could have accepted her situation. Instead, she turned from the pastor who avoided her to the God who made her. When people give up on you, don’t give up on Him.
2. Keep Serving: The Shunammite woman served Elisha without demanding anything in return. Her service preceded her miracle. Keep serving God and His people, even when you haven’t seen your breakthrough.
3. Hold On to His Word: Sarah received the promise and, despite initial laughter, held on until it came to pass. God’s word to you is the seed of your miracle. Don’t let it go.
4. Pour Out Your Heart: Hannah wept and prayed until her countenance changed. Don’t be afraid to be desperate before God. He honors honest, broken prayer.
5. Expect Multiplication: The woman with no womb got five children. God doesn’t just reverse—He overdoes. Expect Him to do more than you can ask or think.

Conclusion: Your Barrenness Is Not Permanent

Whatever has been barren in your life, hear this word today: it is not permanent. The God who made the barren woman a joyful mother is your God. The God who gave the Shunammite a son despite her doubt is your God. The God who remembered Hannah is your God.

Turn to Him. Keep serving. Hold His word. Pour out your heart. And watch what He does.

Pray this:
“Father, I come to You as the One who makes the barren woman a joyful mother. I bring every barren area of my life before You—physical, spiritual, financial, relational. You saw the woman without a womb and gave her five children. You saw Sarah’s dead body and gave her Isaac. You saw Hannah’s tears and gave her Samuel. See me, Lord. Reverse my barrenness. Make me fruitful. Turn my mourning into joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify your barren areas: Write down the specific places where you need God’s reversal.
• Keep serving: Find one way this week to serve God or His people without expecting anything in return.
• Hold His word: Find a scripture that promises fruitfulness in your area of need. Write it down, memorize it, speak it daily.
• Pour out your heart: Set aside time this week for honest, desperate prayer. Let God hear your cry.

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The Open Heaven 16 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING CURSES.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING CURSES

MEMORISE
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
Galatians 3:13

READ: 2 Kings 2:19-22
19 And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.
20 And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.
21 And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren land.
22 So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spake.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 16 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, the men of Jericho approached Elisha to tell him about the problems in their city. The city had problems because it had been placed under a curse by Joshua (Joshua 6:26), who had long been dead. After his death, the curse continued in full force until Elisha arrived on the scene and dealt with it from its roots.

Regardless of how powerful a curse is, God has the power to reverse it and change it into blessings.

In Genesis 49:5-7, Jacob was on his deathbed when he cursed Simeon and Levi. He said that they would be scattered in Israel. However, in Numbers 3:11-13, the Almighty God said to Moses, “I have decided in my sovereignty to make Levi my firstborn.” In His sovereignty, God reversed Jacob’s curse on Levi and turned it into honour.

When a fellow is cursed, he or she often begins to experience hardship, suffering, pain, sickness, poverty, etc. The devil operates freely in the life of anyone who is under a curse. This is why, if you notice that a curse is at work in your life or family, don’t keep quiet about it. Rather, cry unto the Lord and trust in His power to deliver you completely.

He longs to deliver you from anything that might have kept you from operating in the fullness of His plans and purposes for your life. Jesus Christ has delivered you from the curse of the law, as you see in today’s memory verse. He can overrule any curse that might have been placed on you by anyone and reverse generational curses, turning them into generational blessings.

In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, the Bible says that Jabez was an honourable man. However, because of his mother’s negative pronouncement over him, he was labelled as someone who causes sorrow. Her words were a limitation over his life, and this must have eventually driven him to cry to the Lord, saying, “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!” God granted him his request and reversed the curse that was on him.

Beloved, if you are under any generational or parental curse like Jabez, I want you to cry to God to deliver you today. He is the only One who can reverse the irreversible. Run to Him today, and you will experience total deliverance.

KEY POINT:

God can remove any curse that might exist in your life and replace it with His abundant blessings.

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MEMORISE: Galatians 3:13

“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.”
This is one of the most liberating verses in Scripture. It declares that Jesus didn’t just come to teach us or heal us—He came to become a curse on our behalf. Every curse that should have fallen on us fell on Him at the cross. The result is that we are redeemed—bought back, set free, transferred out of the curse zone into the blessing zone.

BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 2:19-22

This passage records one of Elisha’s first miracles after receiving Elijah’s mantle. The men of Jericho came to him with a serious problem: the water was bad, and the land was barren. The city had been under a curse since Joshua’s day (Joshua 6:26), and despite the passage of time, the curse was still operating. Elisha asked for a new bowl with salt, went to the spring, cast the salt in, and declared, “Thus saith the LORD, I have healed these waters.” The water was healed and brought life instead of death. This miracle demonstrates that God can reverse ancient curses and bring healing where death has ruled for generations.

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The God Who Reverses Curses

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye addresses a sensitive but important topic: curses. He reveals that curses are real, but the God we serve is more real. No matter how old a curse is, no matter who pronounced it, no matter how powerful it seems—God has the authority and power to reverse it completely and turn it into a blessing.

The City Under an Ancient Curse

The Bible reading gives us a fascinating case study. The city of Jericho had been placed under a curse by Joshua hundreds of years earlier. After the walls fell, Joshua declared: “Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho” (Joshua 6:26). That curse had been in effect for generations. The city was eventually rebuilt, but the curse remained active—the water was bad, and the land was barren.

Notice something important: the man who pronounced the curse was long dead. Joshua had gone to be with his fathers. But the curse continued. Curses don’t automatically die when the person who spoke them dies. They can continue operating through generations until someone with higher authority breaks them.

When Elisha arrived, the men of Jericho told him their problem. He didn’t ignore them. He didn’t tell them to just have faith and ignore it. He took action. He asked for a new bowl with salt, went to the source of the water—the spring—and cast the salt in, declaring God’s healing over the water. The curse was broken. The water was healed. The land became fruitful.

The Sovereignty of God Over Curses

The devotional gives another powerful example: the tribe of Levi. Jacob, on his deathbed, cursed Simeon and Levi for their violence at Shechem. He declared they would be scattered in Israel. That curse stood for generations.

But then God intervened. In Numbers 3, God sovereignly chose the tribe of Levi to be His special possession. He made them the priestly tribe. He set them apart for His service. The curse of scattering became the blessing of distribution—they were scattered throughout Israel not in judgment, but to serve as priests and teachers.

What man meant for evil, God turned for good. What looked like a permanent curse became a permanent blessing. This is what our God does.

Jabez: The Man Who Refused His Name

The story of Jabez is one of the most inspiring in Scripture. His mother named him “Jabez” because it sounded like the Hebrew word for sorrow. She essentially labeled him: “This child will cause pain.” Every time someone called his name, they were pronouncing a limitation over him. “Here comes Sorrow.” “That’s Pain walking by.”

But Jabez refused to accept his naming as his destiny. He cried out to God:

• “Bless me indeed” (not just a little)
• “Enlarge my coast” (expand my territory)
• “Let Your hand be with me” (divine presence)
• “Keep me from evil” (divine protection)

God granted his request. The curse of his name was reversed. The man labeled “Sorrow” became honorable. His limitation became his testimony.

Signs a Curse May Be Operating

How do you know if a curse is at work in your life? The devotional lists some indicators:

• Unexplained hardship: Things just never seem to work out, no matter how hard you try
• Repeated suffering: The same problems keep coming back generation after generation
• Chronic sickness: Diseases that medicine can’t explain or cure
• Persistent poverty: Despite working hard, you never seem to get ahead
• Broken relationships: Patterns of divorce, abandonment, or conflict repeat in your family

If you recognize these patterns, don’t ignore them. Don’t just try harder. Don’t pretend they don’t exist. Bring them to the One who has authority over every curse.

How Curses Are Broken

The memory verse gives us the foundation: Christ has redeemed us from the curse. The work is already done. At the cross, Jesus became a curse for us. Every curse that should have fallen on us fell on Him. Legally, we are already free.

But that freedom must be applied. Here is how:

1. Identify the Curse: Like the men of Jericho, be honest about the problem. Name it. Don’t hide from it.
2. Bring It to Jesus: He is the only One with authority over curses. You cannot break a curse by willpower or positive thinking. You need the One who became a curse for you.
3. Confess and Renounce: If the curse is tied to sin—ancestral or personal—confess it. Renounce any agreement with the enemy. Close the door.
4. Apply the Blood of Jesus: The cross is the place where curses end. Plead the blood of Jesus over your life, your family, your situation.
5. Receive Your New Identity: Like Jabez, don’t let the old label define you. You are not your name. You are not your family history. You are a child of God, blessed in Christ.
6. Walk in Freedom: After the water was healed, the land produced fruit. After Jabez prayed, his territory expanded. After Levi was chosen, they served God. After the curse is broken, you must walk in the blessing.

The Power of Crying Out

Notice a pattern in these stories:

• The men of Jericho told Elisha their problem
• Jabez cried to the Lord
• Levi didn’t ask, but God in His sovereignty acted

Crying out to God is not a sign of weakness—it is an act of faith. It acknowledges that the curse is too strong for you but not too strong for Him. It positions you to receive His intervention.

Conclusion: Your Curse Can Become a Blessing

Whatever curse may be operating in your life—generational, parental, spoken by others, self-inflicted—it is not permanent. The God who reversed Joshua’s curse on Jericho, who turned Jacob’s curse on Levi into blessing, who answered Jabez’s cry—that same God is your God.

Jesus has already redeemed you from the curse. The legal work is done. Now it’s time to apply that freedom to every area of your life. Don’t stay silent. Don’t accept the labels. Cry out to Him today, and watch Him reverse the irreversible.

Pray this:
“Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ, who became a curse for me. I bring every curse operating in my life before You—generational curses, parental pronouncements, words spoken against me. I renounce them in Jesus’ name. I apply the blood of Jesus over my life. I declare that I am redeemed from the curse. Turn my curse into blessing. Let my limitation become my testimony. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Research your family history: Are there patterns of sin, sickness, poverty, or brokenness that repeat? Write them down.
• Break the silence: Share with a trusted pastor or prayer partner any curses you suspect are operating.
• Pray specifically: Like Jabez, pray over each area—blessing, territory, presence, protection.
• Speak your new identity: Stop calling yourself by the old names. Declare what God says about you: blessed, chosen, redeemed, free.

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The Open Heavens 15 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING DEATH.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 15 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING DEATH

MEMORISE
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
Hebrews 2:14

READ: Luke 7:11-17
11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.
12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 15 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I discussed how God is able to suspend or reverse natural laws to perform miracles. The Almighty God can sometimes override some laws with superior laws.

For example, if a magistrate pronounces a person guilty in a magistrates’ court, and that person appeals to a high court, a judge can rule that the magistrate erred in his or her judgement and annul it. God is the supreme authority in heaven and on earth, and He can override any natural law, including the law of death.

And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
John 11:43-44

In the Scripture above, Lazarus had been buried for four days, and according to the law of death, he must have started to rot and stink. However, Jesus applied a higher law – the law of resurrection and life – to override the law of death and decomposition by saying, “Lazarus, come forth!” Immediately He gave that command, the one who had been dead for four days came back to life. The Almighty God is able to reverse the power and effect of death.

When a person dies and begins to decompose, that person’s blood becomes blackish, and his or her skin begins to decay. For Lazarus to have been raised from the dead, it meant that his decaying flesh and blood, which must have become blackish, had to be restored to their normal states. The law of resurrection and life overrode the law of death and decomposition. I pray that the law of resurrection and life will overrule and nullify anything death might have set in motion in your life, family, and business, in Jesus’ name.

In today’s Bible reading, a widow lost her only son to death. She had earlier lost her husband, and now, her only son lay lifeless and was about to be buried. She was in a sorrowful state, but when the Resurrection and the Life appeared on the scene, He turned her mourning into joy. She, who must have been an object of pity in the town because of her losses, became a celebrity because of her miracle.

Beloved, I pray for you today that my Daddy will turn every dead situation that has affected your life negatively into a cause for celebration, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION POINT:

The law of death loses its power when the Resurrection and Life is on the scene.

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MEMORISE: Hebrews 2:14

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.”
This verse reveals the strategic purpose of Jesus’ death. He didn’t just die to forgive sins—He died to destroy the one who holds the power of death. Through His resurrection, Jesus broke the back of death itself. Death is not the final word; Jesus is.

BIBLE READING: Luke 7:11-17

This passage records the raising of the widow’s son at Nain. Jesus and His disciples approached the town gate and encountered a funeral procession—a widow burying her only son. Her situation was desperate: she had already lost her husband, and now her sole source of security and companionship was gone. The Bible says Jesus saw her and had compassion on her. He touched thebier (the coffin), stopping the procession, and said, “Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.” The dead man sat up and began to speak. Fear gripped everyone, and they glorified God, saying, “God hath visited his people.” This miracle demonstrates that death has no authority in the presence of the Author of life.

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The Supreme Court of Heaven

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues his teaching on God’s authority over natural laws. He introduces a powerful legal analogy: God is the Supreme Court of the universe. Whatever lower courts have decided—including the court of death—He can override with a higher law.

Lower Courts vs. The Supreme Court

The devotional uses an illustration that makes this truth easy to understand. In a magistrate’s court, a person can be found guilty and sentenced. But if that person appeals to a high court, a judge can review the case, declare that the magistrate erred, and annul the sentence entirely.

In the same way, there are laws that govern our physical existence—including the law of death. When a person dies, especially after several days, the “lower court” of biology and physics has pronounced a verdict: this life is over. Decomposition has begun. The case is closed.

But God is the Supreme Court. He can review the verdict. He can declare that the lower court erred. He can annul the sentence of death and pronounce a new verdict: life.

Lazarus: The Four-Day Verdict Overturned

The story of Lazarus is the most dramatic example of this truth. By the time Jesus arrived in Bethany, Lazarus had been dead for four days. Martha, ever practical, warned Jesus: “Lord, by this time he stinketh.” The law of death had been operating for ninety-six hours. Decomposition was well underway. Blood had turned dark. Tissues were breaking down. The case was closed.

But Jesus didn’t appeal to the lower court. He didn’t consult with the law of death. He simply spoke: “Lazarus, come forth.”

And the Supreme Court ruling overruled everything. The law of resurrection and life, which originates in the person of Jesus Himself, overrode the law of death and decomposition. A dead man walked out of the tomb, fully restored.

Think about what this means. For Lazarus to come out alive, every cell that had begun to die had to be recreated. Every drop of blood that had darkened had to be restored. Every tissue that had started to decay had to be made new. The law of resurrection didn’t just pause death—it reversed it completely.

The Widow of Nain: From Funeral to Celebration

Today’s Bible reading gives us another example of God’s supreme authority over death. A widow was burying her only son. She had already lost her husband, and now her last source of comfort and security was being carried to the grave. The mourners were wailing. The situation was hopeless.

But Jesus saw her. The Bible says He had compassion on her. He didn’t wait to be asked. He didn’t require a declaration of faith. He simply touched the bier, stopped the procession, and spoke: “Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.”

And death surrendered. Life returned. A funeral became a party. A woman who had been an object of pity became a celebrity in her town.

This is what happens when the Resurrection and the Life appears on the scene. Mourning turns to joy. Loss turns to gain. Death turns to life.

What Death Has Set in Motion in Your Life

The devotional asks a probing question: What has death set in motion in your life? Not just physical death, but other forms of death:

• Dead dreams: Things you hoped for that never came to pass
• Dead relationships: Marriages, friendships, family connections that have withered
• Dead finances: Businesses that crashed, investments that failed, opportunities that died
• Dead health: Bodies that are failing, diagnoses that feel like death sentences
• Dead ministry: Callings that seemed to fade, visions that stopped growing

Whatever death has touched, the law of resurrection and life can override. The Supreme Court can annul every verdict the enemy has pronounced.

The Power of Resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus was not just a historical event—it is a present power. Paul prayed in Ephesians 1:19-20 that we would know “the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead.”

The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you. The same power that called Lazarus out of the tomb is on your side. The same power that stopped the funeral at Nain is present with you right now.

How to Activate Resurrection Power

How do you access this supreme authority of God over death?

1. Recognize Who Jesus Is: He is not just a prophet or a teacher—He is the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25). Before He raises anything, you must know Him as the source of all life.
2. Bring Him Your Dead Things: Don’t hide your hopeless situations. Don’t pretend they aren’t dead. Bring them to Jesus just as Martha and Mary brought their need to Him. He can handle the smell.
3. Trust His Timing: Jesus waited four days with Lazarus. He could have come earlier, but He chose to wait so that the miracle would be unmistakable. If He seems delayed, trust that He is setting up something undeniable.
4. Listen for His Voice: Jesus spoke to Lazarus directly. He speaks to your dead situations too. Through His Word, through the Spirit, through prayer, He commands life to return. Listen and obey.
5. Prepare for Celebration: The widow of Nain went from mourning to celebration in moments. When Jesus moves, things change suddenly. Be ready to trade your sorrow for joy.

Conclusion: Your Funeral Will Become a Party

The message of today’s devotional is clear: God outranks death. Whatever lower court has ruled against you—sickness, poverty, failure, loss—the Supreme Court of heaven can overturn it. The law of resurrection is higher than the law of decomposition.

That dead situation in your life is not beyond His reach. That dream they buried years ago is not too far gone. That relationship that turned to dust can live again. That health report that spelled doom is not the final word.

Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. And He is standing at your funeral right now, ready to say, “Arise.”

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that You are the Supreme Court of the universe. I thank You that the law of resurrection is higher than the law of death. Today, I bring every dead situation in my life before You—every dead dream, dead relationship, dead finances, dead hope. Speak to them, Lord. Command them to live. Overrule every verdict the enemy has pronounced. Turn my mourning into joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify the “dead things”: Write down specific areas of your life that feel lifeless, hopeless, or beyond recovery.
• Bring them to Jesus in prayer: Spend time this week laying each one before Him, acknowledging that only He can raise the dead.
• Listen for His command: As you read Scripture and pray, ask the Holy Spirit to speak resurrection words over your situations.
• Prepare your testimony: Start thanking God now for the resurrection you are believing for. When the funeral turns to celebration, you’ll be ready to share what He has done.

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The Open Heaven 14 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING LAWS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 14 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING LAWS

MEMORISE
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalm 118:1

READ: Matthew 14:22-32

22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 14 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

God made laws to control nature and the universe.

However, these laws, along with every other thing that was created, were also made for His pleasure (Revelation 4:11). Whenever He wants, He can suspend the laws or reverse them to perform a miracle.

In today’s Bible reading, Jesus persuaded His disciples to get into a ship and cross the sea to the other side while He went to a mountaintop to pray.

By the time He came down from the mountain, the ship was already in the midst of the sea. Jesus then decided to suspend the law of gravity and walk on water to join His disciples. He didn’t cancel the law;

He only suspended it for a moment.

In 2 Kings 6:1-7, the sons of the prophets were cutting down wood by River Jordan, and the iron axe-head that one of them was using fell into the river and sank. Immediately, the man cried to Elisha, telling him that the axe-head was borrowed.

Elisha then cut a piece of wood and threw it into the river. The wood that was supposed to float sank, and the iron axe-head floated to the surface. The Almighty God reversed the law of flotation just to perform a miracle.

Likewise, in John 6:1-14, Jesus reversed the natural principle that causes things to reduce when you take out of them because He wanted to perform a miracle. When He gave His disciples the five loaves of bread and two fishes to share with the multitude, naturally speaking, the meal was meant to reduce as it was being distributed. However, because He had raised them in thanksgiving to the Father, the loaves and fishes multiplied as they were being handed out to the people.

Beloved, thanksgiving is a very powerful weapon that can cause God to suspend natural laws or reverse them on your behalf while also positioning you for tremendous multiplication.

When Jesus gave thanks in John 6:11, the law of multiplication overruled the law of reduction. While grumblers and complainers experience destruction because of their murmurings (1 Corinthians 10:10), you shall experience multiplication and glorification if you engage in constant thanksgiving (Jeremiah 30:19).

If you want God to suspend or reverse laws for your sake, I encourage you today to remember all that He has done and appreciate Him joyfully. I pray that the Lord will send help to you from above and reverse every law that is working against His purpose for your life, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION POINT:

Think about all the things the Lord has done for you over the years, write them down, and begin to thank Him for them.

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MEMORISE: Psalm 118:1

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”
This verse is a call to gratitude that never expires. It gives two eternal reasons to give thanks: first, because God Himself is good—not just what He does, but who He is. Second, because His mercy never runs out. It has no expiration date. It endures forever. When you thank God, you are aligning yourself with His eternal goodness and endless mercy.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 14:22-32

This is the familiar story of Jesus walking on water. After feeding the five thousand, Jesus sent His disciples ahead by boat while He went to pray. During the night, the boat was tossed by waves far from land. In the fourth watch, Jesus came to them walking on the sea. The disciples were terrified, thinking He was a ghost, but He calmed them: “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” Peter asked to come to Him on the water, and Jesus invited him. Peter walked on water until he focused on the wind and began to sink. Jesus caught him, and they both entered the boat, at which point the wind ceased. This passage demonstrates that the One who made the laws of nature has complete authority to suspend them for those who trust Him.

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The God Who Suspends Natural Laws

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye takes us into the realm of the supernatural. He reveals that God is not bound by the laws He created. The same God who established gravity, buoyancy, and mathematics can suspend, reverse, or override them whenever He chooses. And the key that often unlocks these supernatural interventions is thanksgiving.

Laws Made for His Pleasure

The devotional begins with a foundational truth from Revelation 4:11: all things were created for God’s pleasure. This includes the physical laws that govern the universe. Gravity was made for His pleasure. Buoyancy was made for His pleasure. The principles of addition and subtraction were made for His pleasure.

This means that these laws are not independent forces that God must obey. They are His servants. And like any good master, He can tell His servants to step aside when He wants to do something special for His children.

Three Examples of Suspended Laws

Daddy Adeboye gives three powerful biblical examples of God suspending or reversing natural laws:

1. Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14):
The law of gravity states that human bodies sink in water. But Jesus is the Author of gravity. When He stepped onto the Sea of Galilee, gravity recognized its Master and stepped aside. He didn’t cancel gravity—it still worked everywhere else. But for that moment, in that place, for that purpose, the law was suspended.

And notice: when Peter asked to join Jesus, he also walked on water—until he looked at the wind and became afraid. As long as his eyes were on Jesus, the suspension continued. The moment fear and doubt entered, gravity returned.

2. The Floating Axe-Head (2 Kings 6):
This is one of the most striking miracles in the Old Testament. An iron axe-head fell into the River Jordan. Iron sinks. That’s the law of buoyancy. But Elisha threw a stick into the water, and the iron floated to the surface.

Think about what happened here: the wood, which should have floated, sank. The iron, which should have sunk, floated. God completely reversed the laws of physics to recover a borrowed tool for a distressed prophet. He cares about the small losses of His children.

3. The Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes (John 6):
The law of subtraction says that when you give something away, you have less. Five loaves and two fishes, distributed to thousands, should have run out immediately. But Jesus gave thanks, and the law of multiplication overruled the law of reduction. The more they gave, the more they had. The food didn’t just stretch—it increased.

The Weapon of Thanksgiving

What connects these miracles? In the multiplication of loaves, the Bible specifically mentions that Jesus gave thanks. In the walking on water, Jesus had just finished feeding the multitude—an act of provision that surely stirred gratitude. In the floating axe-head, Elisha acted with confidence in God’s supernatural power, which comes from a relationship of trust and thankfulness.

Daddy Adeboye makes it clear: thanksgiving is a powerful weapon that can cause God to suspend natural laws on your behalf. When you give thanks, you are doing several things:

1. Acknowledging God as the Source: Thanksgiving declares that every good thing comes from Him. This positions you as a dependent child, not a self-sufficient adult.
2. Entering His Presence: Psalm 100:4 says we enter His gates with thanksgiving. When you thank God, you step into the realm where miracles happen.
3. Activating Faith: Thanksgiving focuses your mind on what God has already done, which builds confidence that He can do it again.
4. Silencing the Enemy: The enemy wants you to complain. Complaining opens the door to destruction (1 Corinthians 10:10). Thanksgiving shuts that door.

Grumblers vs. The Thankful

The devotional draws a sharp contrast between two types of people:

• Grumblers and complainers: They experienced destruction in the wilderness. Their murmuring blocked their entry into the Promised Land. The complaint focuses on problems and invites more problems.
• The thankful: Jeremiah 30:19 promises that out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry, and God will multiply them. Thanksgiving invites multiplication.

How to Apply This Today

If you want to see God suspend natural laws for your situation—whether financial, physical, relational, or ministerial—here is what to do:

1. Remember What He Has Done: The devotional encourages you to remember all that God has done and appreciate Him joyfully. Make a mental or written list of His past faithfulness.
2. Give Thanks in Advance: Before you see the miracle, thank Him for it. Jesus gave thanks for the loaves before the multiplication happened. Your thanksgiving can precede your testimony.
3. Thank Him Continually: Not just when things are good. Not just when you feel like it. Constant thanksgiving keeps you positioned for supernatural intervention.
4. Refuse to Complain: When circumstances look impossible, guard your tongue. Complaining aligns you with the natural laws that say “it can’t be done.” Thanksgiving aligns you with the God who says, “nothing is impossible.”

The Laws That Need Suspending in Your Life

What natural laws are working against you right now?

• The law of economics: You need more than your salary can provide.
• The law of medicine: The doctors say your condition is incurable.
• The law of time: You feel too old to start over.
• The law of cause and effect: Your past mistakes should have destroyed your future.

These laws were made for God’s pleasure. And for His child, for His purpose, He can suspend them. He can make money multiply like loaves. He can make sickness flee like the iron floated. He can make time reverse like the sundial. He can make your future defy your past.

Conclusion: Give Thanks and Watch the Laws Bend

The God who walked on water is your God. The God who floated iron is your God. The God who multiplied bread is your God. He hasn’t changed. He still suspends laws for His children.

But He often waits for thanksgiving. Gratitude is the atmosphere where miracles breathe. When you thank Him, you are not just being polite—you are positioning yourself for the supernatural.

So today, look at your impossible situation and give thanks. Thank Him that He is bigger than gravity. Thank Him that He is stronger than economics. Thank Him that He is mightier than medicine. And watch what He does.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that You are the Creator of every law that governs the universe. I thank You that these laws are Your servants, not Your masters. Today, I ask You to suspend every natural law that is working against me. Let the iron float in my life. Let the bread multiply in my hands. Let me walk on the water of my impossibilities. I give You thanks in advance for the miracle. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Make a thanksgiving list: Write down at least ten things God has done for you. Read it aloud today.
• Identify the “law” working against you: Name the natural principle that says your situation is impossible. Then declare that God is above that law.
• Practice thanksgiving before the miracle: This week, when you face a problem, thank God for the solution before you see it.
• Guard your tongue: Catch yourself whenever a complaint rises. Replace it with thanksgiving, even if you have to force it at first.

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The Open Heavens 13 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING OPPORTUNITIES.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 13 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING OPPORTUNITIES

MEMORISE
That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.
Deuteronomy 30:3

READ: John 21:15-19
15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

It is popularly said that an opportunity lost can never be regained. However, this can only be true when God decides to be silent about such opportunities. The moment God gets involved, lost opportunities can be regained.

In the 1960s, I was a games master at a school called Okeigbo/Ifetedo Grammar School. The school received an invitation to participate in a competition in Akure, one of the state capitals in Western Nigeria, and I got talking with the host school’s games master during the competition.

Sometime later, I was admitted into the University of Lagos for my Master’s degree, and I applied to the Federal Government for a scholarship. When a year passed without a response from the Federal Government, I assumed that I didn’t get the scholarship, and I continued paying the fees myself.

One day, while walking on the university campus, I saw the games master I had met in Akure over a year earlier. We got talking again, and he told me that he was now working with the Federal Ministry of Education.

Then I said to him, “I applied for a scholarship with your ministry, and l did not get any response.” He then told me that he remembered my application because I was the only one who applied for a postgraduate scholarship in mathematics. He said it was a unanimous decision to grant me the scholarship, and that the interview would have been a formality.

To cut the story short, he said that he would see what he could do about it, and we parted ways. Two weeks later, I got a letter from the Federal Ministry of Education granting me a full scholarship that was backdated to the day I started my Master’s programme. I decree that any good opportunity that you thought had been lost forever will be restored by the Almighty God, in Jesus’ name.

In Matthew 26:69-75, Peter had the opportunity to stand for Christ; however, he lost it when he denied the Lord thrice. He was so heartbroken that he decided to return to fishing (John 21:3). However, Jesus stepped in and gave him another opportunity, as we see in today’s Bible reading.

After the Lord’s intervention, the same man, who denied Jesus three times, boldly faced the rulers who killed the Lord and told them that he would not stop speaking about Him (Acts 4:8- 13).

Beloved, have you lost valuable opportunities in the past? Ask God for mercy, and He will restore you and help you regain such opportunities.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, Please give me a second chance and restore every good opportunity I have lost, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 30:3

“That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.”
This verse reveals God’s nature as a Restorer. He doesn’t just forgive—He turns things around. He doesn’t just pity—He actively gathers what was scattered. The promise here is that even when God’s people were scattered because of their own disobedience, God was willing to gather them again. If He can restore a nation scattered due to sin, He can restore any opportunity you have lost.

BIBLE READING: John 21:15-19

This is one of the most tender restoration scenes in Scripture. Peter had denied Jesus three times—vehemently, with curses and swearing. He had lost the opportunity to stand with his Lord in His darkest hour. After the resurrection, Jesus finds Peter by the Sea of Tiberias, where Peter had gone back to fishing. Three times Jesus asks him, “Lovest thou me?” Three times Peter affirms his love. Three times Jesus commissions him: “Feed my sheep.” This threefold question mirrors Peter’s threefold denial, showing that Jesus was systematically restoring what Peter had lost. By the end of the conversation, Peter is reinstated, recommissioned, and even told what kind of death would glorify God. This passage proves that Jesus specializes in giving second chances and restoring lost opportunities.

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The God Who Restores Lost Opportunities

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye challenges a popular saying: “An opportunity lost can never be regained.” He declares that this is only true if God chooses to be silent. But when God gets involved, lost opportunities can be found, dead dreams can be revived, and what seemed gone forever can be restored.

A Personal Testimony of Restored Opportunity

Daddy Adeboye shares a personal story that illustrates this truth beautifully. In the 1960s, while working as a games master at Okeigbo/Ifetedo Grammar School, he met another games master during a competition in Akure. They had a brief conversation and went their separate ways.

Years later, Daddy Adeboye was pursuing his Master’s degree at the University of Lagos. He had applied to the Federal Government for a scholarship but received no response for over a year. Assuming he had been rejected, he continued paying his fees personally.

Then one day, walking across campus, he encountered the same games master from Akure. They talked, and Daddy Adeboye mentioned his scholarship application. The man’s response was astonishing: he remembered the application because Daddy Adeboye was the only postgraduate applicant in mathematics. He revealed that the scholarship had been unanimously approved—the interview was meant to be a mere formality, but somehow the letter never arrived.

Two weeks after that conversation, Daddy Adeboye received a letter from the Federal Ministry of Education granting him a full scholarship, backdated to the day he started his Master’s programme.

Think about what this means. An opportunity that seemed completely lost—a year had passed, no response had come, the assumption was rejection—was not only restored but backdated. God didn’t just give him the scholarship; He made it as if it had never been lost.

Peter: The Denier Who Became a Leader

The Bible reading provides an even more dramatic example of restoration. Peter had one of the greatest privileges any human could have—he walked with Jesus, learned from Him, and was part of His inner circle. But when the moment of testing came, he crumbled. Three times he denied knowing Jesus, with curses and swearing.

Think of the opportunity Peter lost. He could have stood with Jesus. He could have been a faithful witness. Instead, he became a coward and a liar. The memory of that failure haunted him. After the resurrection, when the women reported the empty tomb, Peter ran to see for himself. When Jesus appeared, Peter was there. But something was broken.

Then Jesus did something beautiful. By the Sea of Tiberias, after a night of fishing, Jesus cooked breakfast for His disciples. And then He turned to Peter. Three times He asked, “Lovest thou me?” Three times Peter answered yes. Three times Jesus gave him a commission: “Feed my lambs. Feed my sheep. Feed my sheep.”

The three questions matched the three denials. Jesus was systematically undoing Peter’s failure, giving him a new opportunity to affirm his love, and restoring his calling. And the result? The same Peter who denied Jesus before a servant girl later stood before the rulers who killed Jesus and declared boldly: “We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).

Peter didn’t just get his opportunity back—he got it back multiplied. The coward became a martyr. The denier became a leader.

What This Means for You

You may be reading this today carrying the weight of lost opportunities:

• The job you should have gotten but didn’t
• The relationship that fell apart
• The business that failed
• The years wasted in sin
• The chance to serve God that you missed
• The testimony you lost through compromise

The enemy wants you to believe those opportunities are gone forever. He wants you to live with regret, thinking, “If only I had…” But today’s message declares: God specializes in restoration.

How Restoration Works

From these testimonies and Scriptures, we see a pattern for how God restores lost opportunities:

1. Acknowledge the Loss: Daddy Adeboye mentioned his application. Peter returned to fishing—he knew something was broken. You must honestly face what you have lost.
2. Ask for Mercy: Peter didn’t have to ask—Jesus came to him. But the devotional specifically says: “Ask God for mercy.” Humble yourself. Admit your failure. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
3. Receive the New Opportunity: When Jesus asked Peter three times, Peter had to answer. He had to participate in his restoration. When the games master appeared, Daddy Adeboye had to speak up. You must be willing to walk through the door God opens.
4. Move Forward in Faith: Peter didn’t stay by the sea fishing. He went to Jerusalem and became the leader of the early church. Daddy Adeboye didn’t just enjoy his scholarship—he continued his journey to becoming the General Overseer of RCCG. Restoration is not just about getting back what you lost—it’s about moving into what God has for you next.

What God Can Restore

The devotional mentions several categories of lost opportunities that God can restore:

• Career opportunities: Like the scholarship, God can bring back jobs, promotions, and connections you thought were gone.
• Spiritual opportunities: Like Peter’s calling, God can restore your place in His service even after failure.
• Family opportunities: Lost years with children, broken marriages—God can restore relationships.
• Financial opportunities: Businesses that failed, investments that crashed—God can bring restoration.
• Ministry opportunities: Doors that closed, calls that seemed revoked—God can reopen them.

The Backdated Blessing

One detail in Daddy Adeboye’s testimony is particularly powerful: the scholarship was backdated. God didn’t just give him the money from that point forward—He covered the past. The months when he had been paying his own fees were reimbursed. The loss was fully compensated.

This is what God does. He doesn’t just give you a new beginning—He redeems the past. He makes up for the years the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). He restores not just the opportunity but the benefits of the opportunity as if it had never been lost.

Conclusion: Your Restoration Is Coming

If you have lost valuable opportunities—whether through your own fault, through circumstances beyond your control, or through the enemy’s schemes—today’s message is for you. The God who restored Daddy Adeboye’s scholarship and Peter’s calling is your God.

He is the Restorer of lost opportunities. He is the Giver of second chances. He is the One who backdates blessings to cover your past losses.

Ask for mercy today. Look for His intervention. And when He opens the door, walk through it. Your restoration is coming.

Pray this:
“Father, I come to You today carrying the weight of lost opportunities. I ask for Your mercy. Forgive me for every failure that cost me something precious. Restore to me the years the locusts have eaten. Bring back every good opportunity that seemed gone forever. Open doors that no man can shut. And when You restore, Lord, let it be backdated—let me not miss what I have lost. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Make a list: Write down specific opportunities you feel you have lost—jobs, relationships, spiritual callings, financial breakthroughs.
• Ask for mercy: Spend time in prayer confessing any role you played in losing those opportunities. Receive God’s forgiveness.
• Stay alert: Like Daddy Adeboye walking across campus, you never know when God will bring the right person across your path. Be ready to speak up.
• Don’t stay in the past: After restoration, move forward. Don’t let regret keep you from embracing what God has for you now.

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The Open Heavens 12 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING TIME.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 12 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING TIME

MEMORISE
And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Daniel 2:21

READ: Joshua 10:1-14

1 Now it came to pass, when Adonizedec king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;
2 That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty.
3 Wherefore Adonizedec king of Jerusalem, sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,
4 Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.
5 Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.

6 And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.
7 So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour.
8 And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.
9 Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.
10 And the Lord discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.

11 And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, and were in the going down to Bethhoron, that the Lord cast down great stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died: they were more which died with hailstones than they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.
12 Then spake Joshua to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.
13 And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.
14 And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the Lordhearkened unto the voice of a man: for the Lord fought for Israel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

God controls times and seasons, as we see in today’s memory verse. As I mentioned yesterday, He is Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the Ending (Revelation 1:8). This means that He is in charge of the past, present, and future. If He wants, He can stop time like He did in today’s Bible reading, where He stopped the sun from setting.

God is Almighty, and He can reverse the effect of time on a person or situation.

Many years ago, as I approached my 60th birthday, I became concerned that I was growing old, and it seemed like I was still very far from completing the assignment that God had given me.

My children were really excited as they wanted to celebrate my 60th birthday with me; however, I was groaning and crying to God in prayers. I still remember the spot where I was, around 2am one morning, praying and asking Him for help. I told Him that I still had so much to do, and the sun seemed to be setting on my life already. God responded, saying, “Son, I decide when the sun sets.” Those words completely put my heart at rest.

As you are reading this, I pray that the Lord will prove Himself mighty in your life.

In Isaiah 38:1-8, Prophet Isaiah told King Hezekiah that God would heal him and add 15 years to his time on earth. He also told him that God would give him a sign to prove this to him:

Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So the sun returned ten degrees, by which degrees it was gone down.
Isaiah 38:8

Beloved, God can bring something from your past into your present. He can bring an opportunity that you think you have lost forever back to you. In Genesis 18:9-14, when God said to Abraham, “Tell your wife that she will have a son,” Sarah laughed.

She laughed because it was humanly impossible for a woman of her age to conceive a child.

However, God rebuked her and made her realise that He can restore what seems to be gone forever.

I pray for you today that God will reverse time for your sake, and every good opportunity that seems to have been lost forever will be restored to you, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, Please reverse time for my sake and restore all the good opportunities that I have lost, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Daniel 2:21

“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding.”
This verse declares God’s absolute sovereignty over everything related to time. He doesn’t just live within time—He created it, controls it, and changes it as He pleases. He decides when kings rise and fall. He determines seasons of favor and seasons of waiting. If He can move kings, He can move the clock. If He can change seasons, He can reverse your personal timeline.

BIBLE READING: Joshua 10:1-14

This is one of the most astonishing miracles in Scripture. Joshua was leading Israel in battle against five Amorite kings, and the victory needed to be complete before nightfall. So Joshua did something unprecedented: he spoke to the sun and moon directly, commanding them to stand still. And the Bible records that the sun stayed in the middle of the sky for about a full day. There has never been a day like it before or since—the Lord heeded the voice of a man and fought for Israel. This passage establishes that the God who created time can also suspend it, reverse it, or stretch it according to His purpose.

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The God Who Controls Time

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues his teaching on the attributes of God, focusing this time on His mastery over time. He reveals that God is not just in time—He is over time. He created it, He controls it, and He can manipulate it for your sake.

When the Sun Stood Still

The Bible reading gives us the ultimate example of God’s power over time. Joshua needed more daylight to secure victory, so he commanded the sun to stand still. And it obeyed. The sun, that massive ball of fire that governs our days and nights, stopped moving because a man of faith spoke.

Think about what this means. Time as we know it – the rotation of the earth, the cycle of day and night, the passing of hours – was interrupted. God literally stopped the clock so His people could win.

If God can stop the sun, He can stop the countdown on your situation. If He can extend a day, He can extend your life. If He can delay sunset, He can delay your deadline.

A Personal Testimony of Time’s Reversal

Daddy Adeboye shares a vulnerable moment from his own life. As he approached his 60th birthday, while others were excited to celebrate, he was groaning in prayer. He felt he was growing old while the assignment God gave him was still far from complete. The sun seemed to be setting on his life, and he still had so much to do.

At 2am one morning, crying out to God, he received a response that changed everything: “Son, I decide when the sun sets.”

Those words settled his heart completely. He realized that aging is not ultimately about biology or chronology – it is about God’s decree. The same God who stopped the sun for Joshua can determine when your sun sets. He is in charge of your timeline.

Hezekiah: Time Turned Backward

The devotional points to another powerful example: King Hezekiah. He was told by the prophet Isaiah to set his house in order because he would die. Hezekiah prayed, wept, and reminded God of his faithful service. God responded by sending Isaiah back with a new message: fifteen more years added to his life.

But God didn’t just make a promise—He gave a sign. He caused the shadow on the sundial of Ahaz to go backward ten degrees. The sun, which had been moving forward, reversed its course. Time literally went backward.

This is what our God does. He can bring back what you thought was gone forever. He can restore lost years. He can revive expired opportunities. He can make your sun go backward.

Sarah: Reproductive System Restored

The story of Abraham and Sarah is another example of time’s reversal. Sarah was ninety years old—long past the age of childbearing. Her body had shut down that possibility decades earlier. But God asked a question that still echoes: “Is any thing too hard for the LORD?”

At the set time, Sarah conceived. A body that had been dead to reproduction came back to life. The clock of her biology was turned back. What time had taken away, God restored.

What This Means for You

If you feel like time has worked against you, today’s message is directly for you:

• You think you are too old? God decides when your sun sets.
• You think an opportunity is gone forever? God can bring it back.
• You think your body has passed its limit? God can reverse biological time.
• You think your deadline has passed? God can stop the clock.

The same God who stopped the sun for Joshua, turned back the shadow for Hezekiah, and revived Sarah’s womb is your God today. He hasn’t changed. He still controls time.

What You Must Do

1. Stop Agreeing with the Clock: Your circumstances may tell you that time is up. Your body may tell you that you’re too old. Your bank account may tell you that you’ve missed your chance. But these are just reports—they are not the final word. God’s word is final.
2. Cry Out to God Like Hezekiah: Hezekiah didn’t accept the prophecy of death quietly. He prayed. He wept. He reminded God of his faithfulness. Your desperate prayers move the hand of God.
3. Trust the One Who Controls Time: Daddy Adeboye’s heart was set at rest when God spoke to him. You can have that same rest. The One who holds the clock is holding your life. You are safe in His hands.
4. Expect Reversal: Start expecting God to bring back what you thought was lost. Expect Him to extend your time. Expect Him to revive dead situations. Your expectation activates your faith.

The Danger of Agreeing with the Enemy

The enemy wants you to believe that time is against you. He wants you to think you’re too old, too late, too far gone. But that is a lie. Time is a tool in God’s hands, not a limit on His power.

When you agree with the enemy’s timeline, you limit what God can do in your thinking. But when you believe that God controls time, you open yourself to miracles of reversal, restoration, and extension.

Conclusion: Your Time Is in His Hands

The sun stood still for Joshua. The shadow went backward for Hezekiah. Sarah conceived at ninety. Daddy Adeboye is still serving God powerfully decades after he thought his sun was setting.

What will God do for you? He can stop your clock. He can turn it back. He can add years you thought were gone. He can bring opportunities back from the dead.

Your time is in His hands. And those are good hands to be in.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that You control time and seasons. You stopped the sun for Joshua, turned back the shadow for Hezekiah, and revived Sarah’s womb. Do it for me, Lord. Reverse every effect of time that has worked against me. Restore every lost opportunity. Extend my days for Your glory. I trust You with my timeline. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify what time has taken: Write down opportunities, relationships, health, or dreams that seem lost because of time.
• Speak to your sun: Like Joshua, declare by faith that your sun will not set until God’s purpose is fulfilled in your life.
• Pray like Hezekiah: This week, set aside time for desperate prayer over any area where time seems against you. Remind God of His promises.
• Encourage yourself: Read the testimonies of Abraham, Sarah, Hezekiah, and Joshua. Let them build your faith that the God of time is on your side.

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