Category: Open Heavens Devotional

This is RCCG Open Heaven daily devotional for adults and teens. By Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

  • Open Heavens 28 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 28 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 28 August 2026 devotional for today is REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD II.

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


    Open Heavens 28 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 28 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD II

    MEMORISE:

    But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
    Jude 1:20

    READ: Mark 14:32-50

    32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
    33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
    34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
    35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

    36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
    37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
    38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
    39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
    40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

    41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
    42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
    43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
    44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
    45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

    46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
    47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
    48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
    49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
    50 And they all forsook him, and fled.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 28 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    Yesterday, I mentioned that you should recharge your spiritual energy whenever you feel a hunger in your spirit. This is very important; however, you should also continue to refuel your spiritual energy even when you don’t feel a spiritual hunger so that you can be prepared ahead of any emergency.

    This is what I refer to as ‘extra oil. Extra oil is the reservoir of prayers and fasting that you have previously done and the Bible verses you have memorised that will come in handy when you are suddenly faced with a challenge. That is why you should always pray, fast, and study the word of God more than you think is necessary, because on days when you need a quick spiritual surge of power, it is from the reservoir that you have built that you will quickly recharge your energy.

    For example, temptations can arise on a day when you are not fully charged, and you will need strength to resist them. It is from your extra oil that the strength will come. Likewise, if danger suddenly shows up or disaster strikes, you will need to switch to a war mode quickly, and that can only happen when you have a reservoir of oil in you. In such moments, you can start by speaking in tongues. As you speak in tongues, you will draw from the extra oil in your reservoir, and before long, you will feel a surge of power, and then you will be able to solve the problem at hand. However, nothing will happen if there is no extra oil in your reservoir, even if you speak vehemently in tongues when facing a disaster.

    Child of God, nobody prepares for war on a battlefield. Oftentimes, commanders and soldiers plan their battle strategies long before wars break out.

    In Matthew 26:3644, the Bible recounts how Jesus spent time praying earnestly in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was arrested. While He prayed, His disciples slept; therefore, when challenges arose, they had no extra oil to draw from, so they fled. Peter denied Jesus, and all the other disciples fainted on the day of adversity because their strength was small (Proverbs 24:10).

    Beloved, pray more than you think is necessary before the day of adversity comes. Prayer is never a waste. Speak in tongues often, and spend ample time in God’s presence so that when the day of adversity comes, you will have more than enough extra oil to draw strength from.

    PRAYER POINT

    Father, please help me to immerse myself in prayer and give myself to the study of Your word daily.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Ezekiel 16-17

    Open Heavens HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

    OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 28 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

    MEMORISE: Jude 1:20

    “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.”

    Building spiritual strength is not a one-time event—it is a continuous process. Praying in the Holy Ghost builds you up and creates a reservoir of power for times of emergency.

    BIBLE READING: Mark 14:32-50

    This passage records Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, praying earnestly while His disciples slept. When the hour of trial came, Jesus was prepared—but the disciples, having no extra oil, fled in fear. Peter, who had boasted of his loyalty, denied Jesus three times. Their failure was not in the moment of crisis; it was in the lack of preparation beforehand.

    Extra Oil: The Reservoir of Spiritual Strength

    “Yesterday, I mentioned that you should recharge your spiritual energy whenever you feel a hunger in your spirit. This is very important; however, you should also continue to refuel your spiritual energy even when you don’t feel a spiritual hunger so that you can be prepared ahead of any emergency.”

    Recharging When HungryBuilding Extra Oil
    Responding to a felt needPreparing for future emergencies
    Essential for daily strengthEssential for sudden crises
    Keeps you goingKeeps you standing

    “This is what I refer to as ‘extra oil.’ Extra oil is the reservoir of prayers and fasting that you have previously done and the Bible verses you have memorised that will come in handy when you are suddenly faced with a challenge.”

    Matthew 25:4 – “But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”

    Extra Oil IncludesHow It Helps
    Prayers you have prayedAvailable when you need quick power
    Fasting you have doneBuilds spiritual stamina
    Bible verses memorizedAvailable for immediate use
    Worship and praiseReleases strength in crisis

    Why You Must Build Extra Oil

    “That is why you should always pray, fast, and study the word of God more than you think is necessary, because on days when you need a quick spiritual surge of power, it is from the reservoir that you have built that you will quickly recharge your energy.”

    If You Have Extra OilIf You Have No Extra Oil
    You can handle sudden emergenciesYou faint in the day of adversity
    You have strength to resist temptationYou fall into sin
    You can pray through the crisisYou are helpless

    The Disciples’ Failure: No Extra Oil

    “In Matthew 26:36-44, the Bible recounts how Jesus spent time praying earnestly in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was arrested. While He prayed, His disciples slept; therefore, when challenges arose, they had no extra oil to draw from, so they fled.”

    What Jesus DidWhat the Disciples Did
    Prayed earnestlySlept
    Built extra oilHad no reservoir
    Faced the cross with strengthFled in fear

    “Peter denied Jesus, and all the other disciples fainted on the day of adversity because their strength was small (Proverbs 24:10).”

    Proverbs 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

    The Disciples’ Small StrengthThe Result
    They did not pray enoughThey fled when tested
    They had no extra oilThey denied their Lord
    They slept instead of watchingThey could not stand

    How to Build Extra Oil (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to build a reservoir of spiritual strength:

    1. Pray More Than You Think Is Necessary

    Do not pray only when you feel like it. Pray when you are tired, when you are busy, when you are already spiritually full. Build a surplus.

    2. Speak in Tongues Often

    Jude 1:20 – “Building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.”

    Praying in tongues builds you up. Do it regularly—not just in church services. Let it be a daily discipline.

    3. Fast Beyond the Bare Minimum

    Do not fast only when there is a crisis. Fast regularly. Build spiritual stamina.

    4. Memorize Scripture

    You cannot quote Scripture in a crisis if you have not hidden it in your heart. Memorize verses now so they will be available when you need them.

    5. Watch and Pray

    Do not be like the disciples who slept when they should have prayed. Watch. Pray. Prepare.

    Warning: Nobody Prepares for War on the Battlefield

    “Child of God, nobody prepares for war on a battlefield. Oftentimes, commanders and soldiers plan their battle strategies long before wars break out.”

    The Wise SoldierThe Foolish Soldier
    Prepares before the warWaits until the battle begins
    Builds strength in peacetimeRuns out of strength in crisis
    Has extra oilHas only what is needed for today

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for Extra Oil

    Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to pray more than you think is necessary so that when the day of adversity comes, you will have more than enough.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I do not want to be like the disciples who slept when they should have prayed. I do not want to faint in the day of adversity. Help me to build extra oil—a reservoir of prayers, fasting, Scripture, and worship. I will pray more than I think is necessary. I will speak in tongues often. I will fast regularly. I will store up Your word in my heart. When the day of trial comes, let me have more than enough to stand. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Extra Oil Audit: Do you have a reserve of spiritual strength, or are you living day to day? If you are running on empty, start building today.
    2. The Tongues Commitment: Set aside time each day to pray in tongues. Let it build you up.
    3. The Watch and Pray Reminder: When you feel like sleeping instead of praying, remember the disciples. Watch and pray.

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  • Open Heavens 27 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 27 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 27 August 2026 devotional for today is REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD I.

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


    Open Heaven 27 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 27 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD I

    MEMORISE:

    And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
    Hebrews 12:24

    READ: Leviticus 17:11, Matthew 26:27-29

    11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.

    27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
    28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
    29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 27 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    God created man such that he would constantly need refuelling. That is why He made sure that every day would be followed by a night so that, if you have worked very hard during the day, you can sleep and retuel your energy at night. Also, after you have eaten breakfast and worked for some time, you are expected to take a break for lunch to refuel.

    The Almighty God created hunger to remind you that you are running low on energy, so you can go ahead and recharge by eating. In the same way batteries must be recharged from time to time so they can remain effective, you must constantly recharge yourself spiritually so that you will not become spiritually ineffective.

    Whenever you begin to run low on spiritual energy, there will be a hunger in your spirit, and you will feel the need to refill. When that hunger comes, please don’t ignore it. Start fasting and praying immediately to recharge your spiritual energy. If you allow the hunger to persist, you will become weak, and this may cause you to faint in the day of adversity (Proverbs 24:10).

    God, in His infinite mercy, has also provided the Holy Communion as a very effective way for Christians to refuel spiritually. The wine of the Holy Communion represents the blood of Jesus, and since the life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11), then the life of Jesus is in His blood. You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.

    People who belong to occult groups understand the power of blood. When members of the occult want to receive more power, they are asked to make sacrifices that involve blood. The greater the power they seek, the greater the sacrifices required. In most cases, those who rise to the highest levels of such groups are asked to drink the blood of their victims for quicker and greater empowerment.

    As children of God, when we partake of the Holy Communion, we partake of the blood of our risen Lord. Today’s memory verse tells us that the blood of Jesus speaks better things than that of Abel. When you are weak, the blood of Jesus will speak strength and might into you.

    Beloved, never wait until you are completely drained of your spiritual strength. Whenever you find yourself getting weak spiritually, partake of the Holy Communion to recharge yourself, and you will receive fresh energy from the endless life of Christ.

    KEY POINT

    Partaking of the Holy Communion will refuel your spiritual energy.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Ezekiel 13-15

    Open Heavens HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

    OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 27 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

    MEMORISE: Hebrews 12:24

    “And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”

    The blood of Jesus is not silent—it speaks. It declares mercy, forgiveness, and life. When you are weak, His blood speaks strength and refreshing into your spirit.

    BIBLE READING: Leviticus 17:11, Matthew 26:27-29

    Leviticus 17:11 – “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls.”

    Matthew 26:27-28 – “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”

    The life of the flesh is in the blood. In the Old Testament, blood atoned for sin. In the New Covenant, the blood of Jesus cleanses, empowers, and speaks life into us.

    You Must Constantly Refuel Spiritually

    “God created man such that he would constantly need refuelling. That is why He made sure that every day would be followed by a night so that, if you have worked very hard during the day, you can sleep and refuel your energy at night. Also, after you have eaten breakfast and worked for some time, you are expected to take a break for lunch to refuel.”

    Physical RefuellingSpiritual Refuelling
    Sleep recharges the bodyPrayer and fasting recharge the spirit
    Food restores physical strengthThe Holy Communion restores spiritual strength
    Hunger reminds you to eatSpiritual hunger reminds you to seek God

    “The Almighty God created hunger to remind you that you are running low on energy, so you can go ahead and recharge by eating. In the same way batteries must be recharged from time to time so they can remain effective, you must constantly recharge yourself spiritually so that you will not become spiritually ineffective.”

    Do Not Ignore Spiritual Hunger

    “Whenever you begin to run low on spiritual energy, there will be a hunger in your spirit, and you will feel the need to refill. When that hunger comes, please don’t ignore it. Start fasting and praying immediately to recharge your spiritual energy.”

    Signs of Spiritual HungerWhat to Do
    Weakness in prayerFast and pray
    Lack of desire for God’s wordPartake of the Holy Communion
    Spiritual drynessSeek God’s presence

    “If you allow the hunger to persist, you will become weak, and this may cause you to faint in the day of adversity (Proverbs 24:10).”

    Proverbs 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

    If You Ignore Spiritual HungerThe Result
    You become weakYou faint in the day of adversity
    You lose effectivenessYou cannot withstand the enemy
    You grow dryYou miss God’s best

    The Holy Communion: A Powerful Way to Refuel

    “God, in His infinite mercy, has also provided the Holy Communion as a very effective way for Christians to refuel spiritually. The wine of the Holy Communion represents the blood of Jesus, and since the life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11), then the life of Jesus is in His blood. You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.”

    Leviticus 17:11 – “For the life of the flesh is in the blood.”

    The Blood of JesusWhat It Does
    The life of Jesus is in His bloodIt speaks strength into you
    It cleanses from sinIt restores your spirit
    It empowers youIt recharges your spiritual battery

    “You cannot drink the blood of Jesus worthily and remain weak.”

    The Occult World’s Understanding of Blood

    “People who belong to occult groups understand the power of blood. When members of the occult want to receive more power, they are asked to make sacrifices that involve blood. The greater the power they seek, the greater the sacrifices required. In most cases, those who rise to the highest levels of such groups are asked to drink the blood of their victims for quicker and greater empowerment.”

    The Occult Uses BloodThe Believer Partakes of Blood
    Sacrifices of victimsThe blood of Jesus
    Blood for demonic powerBlood for divine life
    Blood that cursesBlood that blesses

    The Blood of Jesus Speaks Better Things

    “As children of God, when we partake of the Holy Communion, we partake of the blood of our risen Lord. Today’s memory verse tells us that the blood of Jesus speaks better things than that of Abel. When you are weak, the blood of Jesus will speak strength and might into you.”

    Hebrews 12:24 – “And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”

    The Blood of AbelThe Blood of Jesus
    Cried out for vengeance (Genesis 4:10)Speaks mercy and forgiveness
    Called for judgmentSpeaks life and peace
    Could not saveSaves to the uttermost

    How to Refuel Spiritually (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to keep your spiritual batteries charged:

    1. Recognize the Signs of Spiritual Weakness

    When you feel dry, unmotivated to pray, or disconnected from God, do not ignore it. Spiritual hunger is your signal to refuel.

    2. Fast and Pray

    Fasting breaks the power of the flesh and recharges your spirit. Do not wait until you are completely drained. Start fasting and praying immediately.

    3. Partake of the Holy Communion Regularly

    Do not treat the Communion as a mere ritual. Receive it by faith. The blood of Jesus speaks strength, healing, and life into you.

    4. Drink Worthily

    Examine yourself before partaking. Come with a repentant heart. Do not partake casually. Partake with faith and reverence.

    5. Stay Connected to the Source

    You cannot run on empty. Stay connected to Jesus through prayer, His word, and the Communion. He is your source of life.

    Warning: Spiritual Neglect Leads to Fainting

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: if you ignore spiritual hunger, you will faint in the day of adversity.

    If You Neglect RefuellingThe Result
    You grow weakYou cannot stand in trials
    You become dryYou lose your effectiveness
    You faint in adversityYou miss your destiny

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for Spiritual Refuelling

    Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to partaking of the Holy Communion to receive fresh energy from the endless life of Christ.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I thank You for the blood of the New Covenant. I thank You that Your blood speaks better things than the blood of Abel. When I am weak, Your blood speaks strength. When I am dry, Your blood speaks life. I come to You to refuel my spirit. I do not want to faint in the day of adversity. I will fast and pray. I will partake of Your Communion worthily. Let Your blood refresh me, renew me, and empower me. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Hunger Check: Are you feeling spiritually dry? Do not ignore it. Set aside time today to fast and pray.
    2. The Communion Commitment: Partake of the Holy Communion with faith and reverence. Let the blood of Jesus speak life into you.
    3. The Refueling Routine: Make spiritual refueling a habit—daily prayer, weekly Communion, regular fasting.

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  • Open Heaven 26 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heaven 26 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 26 August 2026 devotional for today is FEAR GOD II.

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


    Open Heaven 26 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 26 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: FEAR GOD II

    MEMORISE:

    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
    Proverbs 1:7

    READ: Daniel 1:8-20

    8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
    9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
    10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.

    11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
    12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
    13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
    14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
    15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.

    16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
    17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
    18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
    19 And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.
    20 And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 26 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    Yesterday, I discussed some benefits of having the fear of God, and today I will discuss how having the fear of God can give you access to the secrets of His heart.

    The Bible says in Psalm 25:14 that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will reveal His covenant to them. God shares His secrets with those who fear Him, just like we humans tend to confide in those who believe in us and hold us in high regard.

    Abraham was someone who feared the Lord, and in turn, he was given access to the secrets of God’s heart. When God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, He said”…. Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do:” (Genesis 18:17). God can only say such about the people who fear Him because He knows that they will cherish His secrets.

    Daniel was another person who gained tremendous insights because of how he feared and honoured God. He was taken into captivity at a young age, but his fear of the Lord led him to remain faithful to Him.

    The Bible says in Daniel 1:8 that he purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat. He honoured God by being faithful to Him even in a foreign land and also led his companions to do the same. God, in turn, honoured his decision by making him and his companions ten times better than their peers (Daniel 1:20). When the king had a dream that none of the magicians in the land could tell or interpret, God revealed it to Daniel (Daniel 2:19).

    Beloved, when you fear God, you will never lack spiritual knowledge and insight because God will always make sure that you have access to it.

    Today’s memory verse says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and Psalm 111:10 also says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Everyone who feared the Lord in the Bible had access to uncommon knowledge.

    If you want to access that kind of knowledge, you have to fear God. If you want God to give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places, just as He promised in Isaiah 45:3, you must honour Him with your thoughts, decisions, and actions. I pray that the Almighty God will give you access to the secrets of His heart as you honour Him with your life, in Jesus’ name.

    KEY POINT

    Those who fear God have access to uncommon insights and knowledge.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Ezekiel 9-12

    HYMN: All to Jesus

    OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 26 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

    MEMORISE: Proverbs 1:7

    “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

    The fear of God is not only the foundation of wisdom—it is the gateway to divine knowledge. Those who fear Him are entrusted with secrets that the world cannot access.

    BIBLE READING: Daniel 1:8-20

    This passage records Daniel’s resolve not to defile himself with the king’s food. He and his three friends chose to honor God rather than compromise. God gave them knowledge, skill, and wisdom—and they were found ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers in the kingdom. Their fear of God unlocked supernatural insight and favor.

    God Shares His Secrets with Those Who Fear Him

    “The Bible says in Psalm 25:14 that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will reveal His covenant to them. God shares His secrets with those who fear Him, just like we humans tend to confide in those who believe in us and hold us in high regard.”

    Psalm 25:14 – “The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.”

    Those Who Fear God ReceiveThose Who Do Not Fear God
    Access to God’s secretsThey walk in ignorance
    Revelation of His covenantThey miss His purposes
    Divine insight and wisdomThey remain in darkness

    Abraham: The Friend Who Knew God’s Plans

    “Abraham was someone who feared the Lord, and in turn, he was given access to the secrets of God’s heart. When God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, He said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?’ (Genesis 18:17).”

    Genesis 18:17 – “And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?”

    Why God Revealed to AbrahamWhat It Means for You
    Abraham feared GodGod shares His plans with those who fear Him
    Abraham was God’s friendFriendship with God comes through reverent awe
    God trusted him with secretsHe will trust you too

    “God can only say such about the people who fear Him because He knows that they will cherish His secrets.”

    Daniel: Uncommon Knowledge Through the Fear of God

    “Daniel was another person who gained tremendous insights because of how he feared and honoured God. He was taken into captivity at a young age, but his fear of the Lord led him to remain faithful to Him.”

    Daniel 1:8 – “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat.”

    Daniel’s Fear of GodHow He Honored God
    He purposed in his heartHe refused to defile himself
    He remained faithfulHe honored God in a foreign land
    He led his companionsThey followed his example

    “God, in turn, honoured his decision by making him and his companions ten times better than their peers (Daniel 1:20).”

    Daniel 1:20 – “And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.”

    The Result of Fearing GodThe Outcome
    Ten times better than their peersSupernatural excellence
    Wisdom beyond their yearsDivine insight
    Favor with the kingPromotion and influence

    “When the king had a dream that none of the magicians in the land could tell or interpret, God revealed it to Daniel (Daniel 2:19).”

    Daniel 2:19 – “Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision.”

    The King’s ProblemDaniel’s Access
    No one could interpret the dreamGod revealed it to Daniel
    The magicians were helplessThe man who feared God had the answer

    The Fear of God Unlocks Treasures of Darkness

    “If you want to access that kind of knowledge, you have to fear God. If you want God to give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places, just as He promised in Isaiah 45:3, you must honour Him with your thoughts, decisions, and actions.”

    Isaiah 45:3 – “And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.”

    What God GivesTo Whom
    Treasures of darknessThose who fear Him
    Hidden riches in secret placesThose who honor Him
    Divine knowledge and insightThose who walk in reverence

    How to Access God’s Secrets (Practical Steps)

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

    1. Cultivate the Fear of God

    Reverence God in your thoughts, decisions, and actions. Do not treat sin lightly. Honor Him with your life.

    2. Purpose in Your Heart to Remain Faithful

    Like Daniel, make a decision not to defile yourself. Choose holiness over compromise. Your fear of God will be seen in your choices.

    3. Honor God in Every Area

    Honor Him with your time, your words, your finances, and your relationships. Let your life be a living sacrifice.

    4. Seek God’s Face, Not Just His Hand

    Do not only seek answers—seek the One who gives answers. When you fear God, He reveals His secrets to you.

    5. Obey What He Reveals

    God reveals His secrets to those who will act on them. Do not ignore what He shows you. Obey and walk in His covenant.

    Warning: Those Who Do Not Fear God Walk in Darkness

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: without the fear of God, you remain ignorant of His purposes.

    Without the Fear of GodWith the Fear of God
    You walk in darknessYou walk in divine light
    You miss His secretsYou access His covenant
    You are confusedYou have wisdom and insight

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for the Fear of God

    Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that God will give you access to the secrets of His heart as you honor Him with your life.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I desire to fear You with all my heart. I want to honor You with my thoughts, decisions, and actions. Like Daniel, I purpose in my heart not to defile myself. I will not compromise my faith for the world’s approval. I want access to Your secrets. I want to know Your heart. Show me the hidden riches and treasures of darkness. Let me be ten times better than those who do not know You. I will cherish Your secrets and walk in obedience. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Fear Check: Are you living in a way that honors God, or are you compromising like the world? Ask God to give you a reverent fear.
    2. The Daniel Purpose: Identify one area where you need to purpose in your heart not to defile yourself. Make a firm decision today.
    3. The Secret Access Prayer: Daily pray: “Lord, reveal Your secrets to me. Let me know Your heart.”

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  • Open Heavens 25 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 25 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 25 August 2026 devotional for today is FEAR GOD I.

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


    Open Heavens 25 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 25 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: FEAR GOD I

    MEMORISE:

    But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
    2 Kings 17:39

    READ: Psalm 112:1-9

    Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
    2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
    3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
    4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
    5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

    6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
    7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
    8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
    9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 25 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10); therefore, anyone who does not fear God is not wise. He is a Consuming Fire (Hebrews 12:29), and those who do not fear Him are truly foolish because even a mad dog fears fire. Psalm 111:10 also means that those who fear God become wise.

    Apart from wisdom, however, there are many other benefits to fearing God, and today’s Bible reading outlines many of them. One of the benefits is that the seed of a person who fears God will be mighty upon the earth (Psalm 112:2). That same verse also tells us that the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

    Psalm 112:3 says that you will have access to wealth and riches when you fear God. Also, Psalm 112:7 says that you will not be afraid of evil tidings. People who fear God do not need to be afraid of anything because He will deliver them out of the hands of all their enemies and everything that can harm them.

    Those who do not fear God will find it easy to commit sins, and this can bring a curse upon them and their descendants. For example, Gehazis lack of fear for the Lord caused him and his descendants to become carriers of the leprosy that was previously upon Naaman (2 Kings 5:20-27).

    Whenever a person acts in a way that shows that he or she does not fear God, such a person robs his or her children of the opportunity to be great and exposes them to curses rather than blessings.

    Joab was another person whose lack of fear for the Lord brought curses upon his lineage. In 2 Samuel 3:27-22, the Bible details how he tricked Abner and murdered him in cold blood. When David heard about it, he placed a curse on Joab’s lineage that sicknesses, leprosy, poverty, weakness, and untimely death would befall Joab’s family and his descendants. People who do not fear God purchase trouble for their children.

    Beloved, if you want your future and that of your children to be glorious, you need to have the fear of God in you. If you’re going to have peace of mind in your old age, you must fear God.

    The reason I am sure that my tomorrow and those of my children will be alright is that I fear the Lord. I pray that your life and those of your descendants will be filled with blessings and not curses, in Jesus name.

    KEY POINT

    The fear of the Lord guarantees God’s blessings for you and your lineage.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Ezekiel 5-8

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    MEMORISE: 2 Kings 17:39

    “But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.”

    The fear of the Lord is not terror—it is reverent awe, obedience, and submission to God. When you fear Him, He delivers you from every enemy and secures your future.

    BIBLE READING: Psalm 112:1-9

    This psalm outlines the blessings of those who fear the Lord. Their seed shall be mighty upon the earth; wealth and riches shall be in their house; they shall not be afraid of evil tidings; their heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. The fear of God unlocks supernatural provision, protection, and peace.

    The Fear of God Is the Beginning of Wisdom

    “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10); therefore, anyone who does not fear God is not wise. He is a Consuming Fire (Hebrews 12:29), and those who do not fear Him are truly foolish because even a mad dog fears fire.”

    Psalm 111:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments.”

    The Fear of God ProducesThe Absence of God’s Fear Produces
    WisdomFoolishness
    ObedienceDisobedience
    BlessingsCurses

    “Even a mad dog fears fire.”

    If even a wild animal has enough sense to fear fire, how much more should a rational human fear the Consuming Fire—the Holy God?

    The Benefits of Fearing God

    “Apart from wisdom, however, there are many other benefits to fearing God, and today’s Bible reading outlines many of them.”

    Psalm 112:1-9 – The benefits of the fear of the Lord:

    BenefitWhat It Means
    Your seed shall be mighty (v.2)Your descendants will be great and influential
    Wealth and riches (v.3)God’s provision and prosperity
    Not afraid of evil tidings (v.7)Peace and stability in troubled times
    Heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord (v.7)Unshakeable confidence
    He will deliver from enemies (2 Kings 17:39)Supernatural protection

    The Curse of Not Fearing God: Gehazi

    “Those who do not fear God will find it easy to commit sins, and this can bring a curse upon them and their descendants. For example, Gehazi’s lack of fear for the Lord caused him and his descendants to become carriers of the leprosy that was previously upon Naaman (2 Kings 5:20-27).”

    What Gehazi DidThe Consequence
    Lied to Naaman for moneyLeprosy clung to him and his descendants
    Acted without fear of GodA curse passed to his lineage

    “Whenever a person acts in a way that shows that he or she does not fear God, such a person robs his or her children of the opportunity to be great and exposes them to curses rather than blessings.”

    The Curse of Not Fearing God: Joab

    “Joab was another person whose lack of fear for the Lord brought curses upon his lineage. In 2 Samuel 3:27-29, the Bible details how he tricked Abner and murdered him in cold blood. When David heard about it, he placed a curse on Joab’s lineage that sicknesses, leprosy, poverty, weakness, and untimely death would befall Joab’s family and his descendants.”

    2 Samuel 3:29 – “Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father’s house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.”

    What Joab DidThe Curse on His Descendants
    Murdered Abner in cold bloodSickness, leprosy, poverty, weakness, untimely death
    Acted without fear of GodHis lineage was cursed

    “People who do not fear God purchase trouble for their children.”

    The Blessing of Fearing God

    “Beloved, if you want your future and that of your children to be glorious, you need to have the fear of God in you. If you’re going to have peace of mind in your old age, you must fear God.”

    Fear God andThe Result
    Your future will be gloriousYour children will be blessed
    Your old age will have peaceYou will be delivered from enemies
    Your descendants will be mightyYour lineage will carry blessing

    “The reason I am sure that my tomorrow and those of my children will be alright is that I fear the Lord.”

    How to Cultivate the Fear of God (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to walk in the fear of the Lord:

    1. Reverence God’s Holiness

    Recognize that God is holy, just, and a consuming fire. Approach Him with awe and respect. Do not treat sin lightly.

    2. Obey His Commandments

    Psalm 111:10 – “A good understanding have all they that do his commandments.”

    Fear is not just an emotion—it is expressed through obedience. Obey God’s word, even when it is difficult.

    3. Avoid Sin Because You Fear Its Consequences

    Gehazi and Joab did not fear God, and their descendants suffered. Let the fear of God keep you from sin.

    4. Teach Your Children to Fear the Lord

    Do not assume your children will automatically fear God. Teach them. Model it. Let them see your reverence for the Lord.

    5. Trust God’s Protection

    When you fear God, you do not need to fear anything else. He will deliver you from every enemy.

    Warning: Lack of Fear Brings Curses on Your Descendants

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: the choices you make today affect your children and grandchildren.

    If You Do Not Fear GodThe Result
    You purchase trouble for your childrenCurses pass to your lineage
    You rob them of greatnessThey miss their destiny
    You expose them to judgmentThey suffer for your choices

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for the Fear of God

    Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that your life and your descendants will be filled with blessings. Fear the Lord—and secure your future.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I desire to fear You—not with terror, but with reverent awe and obedience. Forgive me for the times I have acted without the fear of God. Forgive me for the sins that could have brought curses on my descendants. Today, I choose to fear You. I will obey Your commandments. I will not act foolishly. I will not purchase trouble for my children. I trust You to deliver me from every enemy. Let my children be mighty upon the earth. Let my descendants walk in blessing, not curse. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Fear Check: Ask yourself: Do I fear God in my daily decisions? If not, repent and realign.
    2. The Generational Audit: Are there any sins or patterns in your life that could bring curses on your descendants? Confess them. Break them.
    3. The Descendant Declaration: Declare daily: “I fear the Lord. My children will be mighty. My descendants will be blessed.”

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  • Open Heavens 24 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 24 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 24 August 2026 devotional for today is NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER.

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


    Open Heavens 24 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 24 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER

    MEMORISE:

    Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
    James 4:7

    READ: Luke 11:24-26

    24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
    25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.
    26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 24 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    The devil has two types of captives: the willing captives and the unwilling captives. An unwilling captive is someone who has entered either willingly or unwillingly into the trap of the devil but now wants to be delivered. Such a fellow will be set free from the devil’s hold when an anointed child of God prays for him or her.

    A willing captive, on the other hand, is someone who also gets into the devil’s hold either willingly or unwillingly but refuses to repent or be delivered because of the perceived benefits he or she is getting by serving satan. Even if such a fellow is forcefully delivered, he or she will return to the devil’s camp, and this time around, the bondage will be much worse because the demon(s) that were previously cast out will be multiplied sevenfold (Matthew 12:43-45).

    Many years ago, we discovered that a witch was among us in the church. We prayed for her to be delivered; however, she remained in bondage. We then asked her if she wanted to be free, and she said, “No. Do you want me to lose the power that I use to control my husband?” Such thinking is very unfortunate because those who serve the devil are headed for eternal damnation if they do not repent.

    A woman whose children were dying one after the other went to seek help from a prophet because she needed him to pray to God for their protection.

    While waiting for him, his wife asked her why she wanted to see her husband. She explained why she had come, and the prophet’s wife gave her a kolanut to eat, telling her it would solve her problem and that she didn’t need to wait for her husband again.

    When she went to sleep that night, she suddenly found herself among some witches in the spirit realm. They welcomed her and promised to protect her children if she joined them. She agreed based on their promise, and after some time, it became her turn to supply the blood that the coven would drink. At that point, she surrendered her husband to be sacrificed.

    More time passed, and it became her turn again to supply blood. This time, however, the witches asked her to sacrifice her children. That was when she decided to seek God’s help to save her children from the devil’s plan. Thank God she came to the church, and God delivered her.

    Beloved, the devil offers nothing good or lasting. For everything he gives, he takes a thousandfold in return. I pray that God grants you the grace to avoid his traps, and if he currently has any hold over you and you are willing to be set free, I decree your liberty now, in Jesus’ name.

    KEY POINT

    The devil has nothing good to give. Those who serve him are headed for eternal damnation.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Ezekiel 1-4

    Hymn: All to Jesus, I Surrender

    OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 24 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

    MEMORISE: James 4:7

    “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

    Submission to God is the foundation for resisting the devil. When you are submitted to God, you have authority over the enemy—and when you resist him, he must flee.

    BIBLE READING: Luke 11:24-26

    This passage warns that when an unclean spirit is cast out but the person remains empty, the spirit returns with seven more wicked spirits and the latter state becomes worse than the first. Deliverance must be followed by filling—with God’s word, prayer, and the Holy Spirit.

    Two Types of Captives: Willing and Unwilling

    “The devil has two types of captives: the willing captives and the unwilling captives.”

    Unwilling CaptiveWilling Captive
    Wants to be deliveredRefuses to repent
    Will be set free when an anointed child of God praysWill return to bondage even if forcefully delivered
    Seeks freedomLoves the benefits of serving satan

    “An unwilling captive is someone who has entered either willingly or unwillingly into the trap of the devil but now wants to be delivered. Such a fellow will be set free from the devil’s hold when an anointed child of God prays for him or her.”

    “A willing captive, on the other hand, is someone who also gets into the devil’s hold either willingly or unwillingly but refuses to repent or be delivered because of the perceived benefits he or she is getting by serving satan.”

    The Witch Who Refused Deliverance

    “Many years ago, we discovered that a witch was among us in the church. We prayed for her to be delivered; however, she remained in bondage. We then asked her if she wanted to be free, and she said, ‘No. Do you want me to lose the power that I use to control my husband?’”

    What She HadWhat She Chose
    Power to control her husbandRemained in bondage
    The opportunity to be freeRefused deliverance
    A chance to repentChose temporary power over eternal life

    “Such thinking is very unfortunate because those who serve the devil are headed for eternal damnation if they do not repent.”

    The Kolanut Trap: A Woman’s Descent into Witchcraft

    “A woman whose children were dying one after the other went to seek help from a prophet because she needed him to pray to God for their protection. While waiting for him, his wife asked her why she wanted to see her husband. She explained why she had come, and the prophet’s wife gave her a kolanut to eat, telling her it would solve her problem and that she didn’t need to wait for her husband again.”

    What She SoughtWhat She Received
    Help from GodA trap from the devil
    Protection for her childrenEntrance into witchcraft

    “When she went to sleep that night, she suddenly found herself among some witches in the spirit realm. They welcomed her and promised to protect her children if she joined them. She agreed based on their promise.”

    The PromiseThe Trap
    “We will protect your children”She joined the coven
    Temporary reliefEternal bondage

    “After some time, it became her turn to supply the blood that the coven would drink. At that point, she surrendered her husband to be sacrificed.”

    The Progression of BondageThe Cost
    First sacrificeHer husband
    She gave inShe lost her marriage

    “More time passed, and it became her turn again to supply blood. This time, however, the witches asked her to sacrifice her children.”

    The Final DemandThe Breaking Point
    “Sacrifice your children”She decided to seek God’s help
    The devil demands everythingShe realized the price was too high

    “That was when she decided to seek God’s help to save her children from the devil’s plan. Thank God she came to the church, and God delivered her.”

    What She DidThe Result
    She came to God for helpShe was delivered
    She repentedHer children were saved
    She turned from the covenShe found freedom

    The Devil’s Deception: Giving Nothing Good

    “Beloved, the devil offers nothing good or lasting. For everything he gives, he takes a thousandfold in return.”

    What the Devil OffersWhat He Takes
    Temporary protectionYour soul
    PowerYour family
    WealthYour peace
    PromisesYour destiny

    How to Resist the Devil and Stay Free (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Scripture, here is how to resist the devil and remain in freedom:

    1. Submit to God First

    James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

    Submission comes before resistance. You cannot resist the devil if you are not submitted to God. Surrender to Him completely.

    2. Refuse the Devil’s Offer

    Do not be tempted by temporary protection, power, or provision. The devil’s offers always come with a cost. Say no.

    3. Fill the Empty Place

    Luke 11:24-26 warns that when an unclean spirit is cast out, it returns to an empty house. Fill your life with:

    • God’s word
    • Prayer and worship
    • Fellowship with believers
    • Holiness and obedience

    4. Stay Under Authority

    Do not isolate yourself. Stay connected to a church, a pastor, and a community of believers. The prophet’s wife was the trap—but the church was the deliverance.

    5. Do Not Return to Bondage

    If you have been delivered, do not go back. Do not revisit the coven, the charm, or the sin that once held you. Stay in the light.

    Warning: Willing Captives Face a Worse End

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: those who refuse deliverance or return to bondage will face a worse end.

    If You Refuse DeliveranceThe Result
    You remain in bondageYou face eternal damnation
    You serve the devilHe takes everything from you
    You reject freedomYour latter end is worse than the beginning

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for Deliverance and Freedom

    Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that if you are willing to be set free, your liberty is decreed.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I submit myself to You completely. I resist the devil, and I command him to flee from me. I renounce every covenant I have made with darkness—whether knowingly or unknowingly. I reject the devil’s empty promises. I will not trade my destiny for temporary power or protection. If I have been trapped, I ask for Your deliverance. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Fill me with Your word. I will not remain empty. I will not go back to bondage. I am free in Jesus’ name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Submission Check: Are you fully submitted to God, or are there areas where you are still holding on to sin or the world? Surrender today.
    2. The Willing Captive Audit: Have you refused deliverance because you enjoy the “benefits” of sin? Repent. Choose freedom.
    3. The Filling Commitment: If you have been delivered, fill your life with prayer, God’s word, and fellowship. Do not leave your house empty.

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  • Open Heavens 23 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 23 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 23 August 2026 devotional for today is PRAY FOR YOUR CHILDREN.

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


    Open Heavens 23 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 23 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: PRAY FOR YOUR CHILDREN

    MEMORISE:

    As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
    Psalm 127:4

    READ: 1 Kings 1:15-31

    15 And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.
    16 And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?
    17 And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by the Lord thy God unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.
    18 And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not:
    19 And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.

    20 And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.
    21 Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
    22 And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
    23 And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
    24 And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?

    25 For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king’s sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah.
    26 But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.
    27 Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not shewed it unto thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?
    28 Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she came into the king’s presence, and stood before the king.
    29 And the king sware, and said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,

    30 Even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.
    31 Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 23 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    In 1 Kings 1:1-42, one of King David’s sons decided to crown himself king by staging a coup to overthrow his father. Solomon’s mother was informed of the development, so she went to David and reminded him that he had promised that her son would succeed him as king.

    That same day, Solomon was crowned king, meaning that Israel had three kings on that fateful day: David, Solomon, and the son who decided to make himself king. Solomon might not even have been aware of the events that led to his coronation; however, because his mother rose and entreated the king on his behalf, he was crowned king.

    There are certain things that children might miss if their parents don’t rise to pray for them. A child may not know his or her left from right and may not even be qualified for an exalted position; however, his or her parents’ prayers can elevate that child into that position. The authority that parents have over their children, both naturally and spiritually, is great, and they must learn to use it effectively.

    Any parent who does not pray for his or her child is like a mother hen who watches as a hawk carries her chick away, leaving the chick to fight for itself. The chick lacks sufficient strength to fight a hawk; however, if its mother joins in the fight, it would have a better chance of being saved.

    If you are a parent, do not keep quiet over your children’s destiny so that the devil will not tamper with it. Cry out to God to show your children mercy early in their lives.

    In Psalm 90:14, Moses prayed that God should satisfy him and the children of Israel early with His mercy so that they would rejoice and be glad all the days of their lives. He knew that the secret to lasting joy and gladness was to start enjoying God’s mercy early in life.

    Beloved, if you are a parent, do not neglect your spiritual responsibility over your children. Like Moses, ask God to show your children His mercy early in their lives. Let your prayers position them for opportunities early in life. Your children will begin to enjoy supernatural favour that some people only get to experience as adults if you pray for them now. I pray that God will shower His mercies over you and your household, in Jesus’ name.

    KEY POINT

    Parents should not neglect their spiritual responsibility over their children.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

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    MEMORISE: Psalm 127:4

    “As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.”

    Children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior. An arrow does not determine its own direction or target—the archer does. Parents have the authority and responsibility to aim their children toward God’s purpose through prayer and guidance.

    BIBLE READING: 1 Kings 1:15-31

    This passage records Bathsheba’s intervention on behalf of her son Solomon. She reminded King David of his oath that Solomon would succeed him. David responded immediately, declaring that Solomon would be king that very day. A mother’s timely intervention secured her son’s destiny. Without her voice, the throne would have been usurped.

    The Power of a Mother’s Intercession

    “In 1 Kings 1:1-42, one of King David’s sons decided to crown himself king by staging a coup to overthrow his father. Solomon’s mother was informed of the development, so she went to David and reminded him that he had promised that her son would succeed him as king.”

    The ThreatThe Response
    Another son crowned himself kingBathsheba went to David
    Solomon’s destiny was at riskShe reminded David of his promise
    The enemy tried to steal the throneA mother intervened

    “That same day, Solomon was crowned king, meaning that Israel had three kings on that fateful day: David, Solomon, and the son who decided to make himself king.”

    Three KingsThe Outcome
    David (the rightful king)He declared Solomon’s succession
    Solomon (the chosen heir)He was crowned that day
    The usurper (self-appointed)His coup failed

    “Solomon might not even have been aware of the events that led to his coronation; however, because his mother rose and entreated the king on his behalf, he was crowned king.”

    What Solomon DidWhat His Mother Did
    He may not have known the threatShe rose and interceded
    He was unaware of the coupShe secured his destiny
    He did not fight for the throneShe fought for him

    The Parent’s Prayer: A Shield and a Sword

    “There are certain things that children might miss if their parents don’t rise to pray for them. A child may not know his or her left from right and may not even be qualified for an exalted position; however, his or her parents’ prayers can elevate that child into that position.”

    Without Parental PrayerWith Parental Prayer
    Children miss their destinyThey are positioned for greatness
    They are exposed to the enemyThey are protected and elevated
    They lack the strength to fightParental prayer fights for them

    “The authority that parents have over their children, both naturally and spiritually, is great, and they must learn to use it effectively.”

    Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

    Parental AuthorityHow to Use It
    Natural (over the household)Instruct, discipline, guide
    Spiritual (over destiny)Pray, intercede, cover

    The Mother Hen and the Hawk

    “Any parent who does not pray for his or her child is like a mother hen who watches as a hawk carries her chick away, leaving the chick to fight for itself. The chick lacks sufficient strength to fight a hawk; however, if its mother joins in the fight, it would have a better chance of being saved.”

    The Chick AloneThe Chick with the Mother Hen
    Weak and vulnerableProtected and strengthened
    No chance against the hawkA fighting chance
    Easily snatched awayDelivered from the enemy

    “If you are a parent, do not keep quiet over your children’s destiny so that the devil will not tamper with it. Cry out to God to show your children mercy early in their lives.”

    Parental SilenceParental Cry
    The devil tamper with their destinyGod protects and guides them
    They miss their opportunitiesThey are positioned early
    They struggle through lifeThey enjoy favor from youth

    Pray for Mercy Early (Psalm 90:14)

    “In Psalm 90:14, Moses prayed that God should satisfy him and the children of Israel early with His mercy so that they would rejoice and be glad all the days of their lives. He knew that the secret to lasting joy and gladness was to start enjoying God’s mercy early in life.”

    Psalm 90:14 – “O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.”

    Praying for Early MercyThe Result
    Children experience God’s favor from youthThey rejoice all their days
    They are positioned earlyThey walk in destiny
    They avoid the struggles of the unpreparedThey enjoy supernatural advancement

    How to Pray for Your Children (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to intercede for your children effectively:

    1. Rise and Intercede Like Bathsheba

    Do not be silent when your child’s destiny is threatened. Rise up. Go to the King. Remind Him of His promises over your children. Pray with urgency.

    2. Pray Early

    Do not wait until your children are grown and struggling. Pray for them from infancy. Ask God to show them mercy early in their lives.

    3. Pray Specifically

    Do not pray general prayers. Pray for their protection, their destiny, their marriages, their careers, their spiritual growth. Be specific.

    4. Fight for Them in Prayer

    When the hawk comes, do not watch helplessly. Join the fight. Pray against the enemy’s plans. Declare God’s protection over your children.

    5. Teach Them to Pray

    Do not only pray for your children; pray with them. Teach them to pray for themselves. Raise up a generation that knows how to access God’s mercy.

    Warning: Silence Is Not an Option

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: if you remain silent, your children’s destiny is at risk.

    If You Do Not PrayThe Result
    The enemy can tamper with their destinyThey may miss their calling
    They lack coveringThey are exposed to attacks
    They struggle aloneThey fall where they could have stood

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for Your Children

    Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that God will shower His mercies over you and your household. Do not neglect your spiritual responsibility. Pray for your children.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I rise like Bathsheba to intercede for my children. I will not be silent while the enemy tries to steal their destiny. I pray for Your mercy over them—early, early in their lives. Satisfy them with Your goodness from their youth. Protect them from the plans of the enemy. Position them for greatness. Let them not miss the opportunities You have prepared for them. I fight for them in prayer. I will not watch helplessly as the hawk comes. I declare that my children are arrows in my hand, aimed at Your purpose. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Prayer Promise: Commit to pray for your children daily—specifically, not just generally. Write down their names and pray over each one.
    2. The Early Mercy Declaration: Declare daily: “Lord, show my children Your mercy early. Let them rejoice all their days.”
    3. The Warrior Parent: When you see challenges coming against your children, rise and fight in prayer. Do not be passive. Be like Bathsheba—intervene immediately.

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  • Open Heavens 22 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 22 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 22 August 2025 devotional for today is BREAKING COVENANTS II.

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


    Open Heavens 22 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 22 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: BREAKING COVENANTS II

    MEMORISE:

    Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
    1 John 4:4

    READ: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

    17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
    18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
    19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 22 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    Years ago, one of my daughters in the Lord came to me and said, “Daddy, a young man approached me and said he wants to marry me.” I congratulated her, but she replied, “Daddy, my father told me that I was dedicated to a river goddess when I was born, and a covenant was made that whoever I marry is going to die on our wedding day. I don’t want the young man to die.” | told her that I know someone stronger than the river goddess.

    We prayed a simple prayer, and she left. The next time I saw her, she was happily married and already had a baby. I declare that any evil force that might be hindering your progress is destroyed today, in Jesus’ name.

    A new and greater covenant can cancel a previously existing one. For instance, if you want to break a covenant with someone, all you need to do is enter into a covenant with someone greater; the greater fellow can release you from the lesser person’s covenant by force. If a person enters into a covenant with the devil, the moment he or she enters into a covenant with God, He will wipe out all evil covenants from the fellow’s life.

    God’s covenant is superior to any other covenant. Our God is stronger than the strongest; therefore, once a person enters into a covenant with Him, He will bind any strong man who was previously in charge of the fellow’s life and throw him out.

    It is also important to note that the devil still seeks to retain his strongholds in the lives of people even after they have become born again. A stronghold is a deeply entrenched evil pattern that the devil has instilled in a person, and it must be addressed.

    Otherwise, the person will continue to operate under its influence even after he or she has become born again. Such strongholds typically include bitterness, pride, generational curses, anger, and other similar issues.

    Beloved, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 urges us to pull down strongholds and cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. If you are a party to any evil covenant or are under the influence of any demonic stronghold, cry out to God today to deliver you by His mighty power.

    I join my faith with yours and decree that you are completely free from any evil covenant or demonic stronghold that might be in your life, in Jesus’ name.

    KEY POINT

    Having a covenant with God annuls every evil covenant in a person’s life.

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    MEMORISE: 1 John 4:4

    “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

    The power of God within you is greater than any power against you. No evil covenant, demonic stronghold, or force of darkness can stand against the One who lives in you.

    BIBLE READING: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

    This passage declares that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. Old things have passed away; all things have become new. God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. In Christ, your past is wiped away—including every evil covenant and stronghold.

    The Covenant with the River Goddess—Broken by a Greater Covenant

    “Years ago, one of my daughters in the Lord came to me and said, ‘Daddy, a young man approached me and said he wants to marry me.’ I congratulated her, but she replied, ‘Daddy, my father told me that I was dedicated to a river goddess when I was born, and a covenant was made that whoever I marry is going to die on our wedding day. I don’t want the young man to die.’”

    The Evil CovenantThe Threat
    Dedicated to a river goddess at birthWhoever she married would die
    An ancient covenant binding her futureShe lived under fear

    “I told her that I know someone stronger than the river goddess.”

    The ResponseThe Result
    “I know someone stronger”The covenant was broken
    A simple prayerShe was set free
    Trust in God’s powerShe married happily

    “We prayed a simple prayer, and she left. The next time I saw her, she was happily married and already had a baby.”

    Before JesusAfter Jesus
    Bound by a covenant of deathSet free by the power of God
    Afraid to marryHappily married with a child
    Under the river goddessUnder the covenant of the Most High

    “I declare that any evil force that might be hindering your progress is destroyed today, in Jesus’ name.”

    A New Covenant Cancels the Old

    “A new and greater covenant can cancel a previously existing one. For instance, if you want to break a covenant with someone, all you need to do is enter into a covenant with someone greater; the greater fellow can release you from the lesser person’s covenant by force.”

    The PrincipleThe Application
    A greater covenant cancels a lesser oneGod’s covenant is superior to any evil covenant
    The greater party can release you by forceJesus has already defeated every power
    You are free from the old bondThe new covenant sets you free

    “If a person enters into a covenant with the devil, the moment he or she enters into a covenant with God, He will wipe out all evil covenants from the fellow’s life.”

    Colossians 2:14 – “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross.”

    What God DoesHow He Does It
    Wipes out evil covenantsThrough the blood of Jesus
    Cancels the handwriting against usNails it to the cross
    Sets you freeBy His superior power

    “God’s covenant is superior to any other covenant. Our God is stronger than the strongest; therefore, once a person enters into a covenant with Him, He will bind any strong man who was previously in charge of the fellow’s life and throw him out.”

    Strongholds: The Devil’s Grip After Salvation

    “It is also important to note that the devil still seeks to retain his strongholds in the lives of people even after they have become born again. A stronghold is a deeply entrenched evil pattern that the devil has instilled in a person, and it must be addressed.”

    Strongholds AreExamples
    Deeply entrenched evil patternsBitterness
    Instilled by the devilPride
    Must be addressedGenerational curses
    Can persist after salvationAnger, fear, addiction

    “Otherwise, the person will continue to operate under its influence even after he or she has become born again.”

    If You Do Not Address StrongholdsThe Result
    You remain in bondageYou operate under their influence
    You are not fully freeThe enemy retains a foothold
    Your destiny is limitedYou struggle in areas you should overcome

    Pull Down Strongholds

    “Beloved, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 urges us to pull down strongholds and cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.”

    2 Corinthians 10:4-5 – “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God.”

    The WeaponsWhat They Do
    Mighty through GodPull down strongholds
    Cast down imaginationsDestroy the lies of the enemy
    Bring every thought captiveSubmit to the obedience of Christ

    How to Break Evil Covenants and Strongholds (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to receive complete freedom:

    1. Recognize That Greater Is He in You

    1 John 4:4 – “Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

    No covenant, no stronghold, no demonic power is greater than the Holy Spirit in you.

    2. Enter into Covenant with God

    If you have not done so, surrender your life to Jesus. Enter into the new covenant by faith. God will break every evil covenant.

    3. Confess and Renounce Evil Covenants

    If you know you have been dedicated to an idol, a goddess, or any demonic force, renounce it. Say: “I break every covenant with any evil power. I renounce it in Jesus’ name.”

    4. Ask God to Break Strongholds

    Pray: “Lord, break every stronghold in my life—bitterness, pride, anger, fear, generational curses. Set me free.”

    5. Live in the Freedom of the New Covenant

    Do not go back. Do not revisit what God has broken. Walk in your freedom. Live as a new creation.

    Warning: Strongholds Must Be Addressed, Not Ignored

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: salvation breaks the power of sin, but strongholds must be specifically addressed.

    If You Ignore StrongholdsThe Result
    They remain activeYou operate under their influence
    The enemy retains a footholdYou struggle unnecessarily
    Your freedom is incompleteYou do not walk in full victory

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for Complete Freedom

    Daddy Adeboye closes with a decree of freedom over every evil covenant and demonic stronghold. Receive it by faith.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I thank You that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. I renounce every evil covenant made for me or by me. I break every covenant with any idol, demon, or dark power. I cancel every generational curse and stronghold that has held me captive. I enter into covenant with You. I am a new creation. Old things have passed away. All things have become new. I pull down every stronghold. I cast down every imagination that exalts itself against Your knowledge. I am free. Completely free. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Covenant Audit: Have you ever been dedicated to an idol, a river goddess, a cult, or any demonic power? Renounce it today. Speak it out.
    2. The Stronghold Check: Are there areas where you struggle consistently—bitterness, pride, anger, fear, or addiction? Ask God to break the stronghold.
    3. The Freedom Declaration: Declare daily: “I am in covenant with God. Greater is He in me. I am free from every evil covenant and stronghold.”

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  • Open Heavens 21 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 21 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 21 August 2026 devotional for today is BREAKING COVENANTS I.

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


    Open Heavens 21 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 21 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: BREAKING COVENANTS I

    MEMORISE:

    But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?
    Ezekiel 17:15

    READ: 1 Samuel 2:27-31

    27 And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh’s house?
    28 And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel?
    29 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?

    30 Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
    31 Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father’s house, that there shall not be an old man in thine house.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 21 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    God is faithful; He never breaks His promises, nor does He go back on His word. James 1:17 says that there is no variableness nor shadow of turning with Him. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), and He never breaks His covenants.

    However, if a fellow breaks a covenant he or she has made with God, then God is under no obligation to keep His part of the covenant.

    In Numbers 25:6-13, God made a covenant of eternal priesthood with Phinehas, Eleazar’s son, because, in his zeal for the Lord, he struck a man and his concubine dead. However, in today’s Bible reading, God told Eli, “I entered into a covenant that you and your father’s house will stand before Me forever, but since you have broken the covenant, I am saying, let it be far from Me.” Eli’s carelessness annulled the covenant God made with his ancestor, Phinehas. As a result of the broken covenant, God’s hedge of protection departed from Eli’s household, and his two sons died on the same day. When Eli heard the news of their death, he also died that same day, along with the wife of one of his sons.

    This illustrates the importance of a covenant and that the consequence of breaking one is usually death.

    The death of a person who is a party to a covenant typically releases such a person from fulfilling his or her part in the covenant; however, God remains faithful to His covenants, even after a person He is in covenant with dies. Deuteronomy 1:2 says that He keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him and keep His commandments to the thousandth generation.

    Exodus 34:Z tells us that He keeps mercy for thousands. When you keep your covenant with God, it will extend to your descendants. When God promised Abraham that through his seed, all the nations of the earth would be blessed (Genesis 22:18), that promise found its ultimate fulfilment in Jesus, who came 42 generations after Abraham, approximately 2,000 years later. When God promised David that he would always have a seed to sit on the throne (Psalm 89:3-4,29), He never broke His side of the covenant. That covenant was also fulfilled in Jesus.

    Beloved, remain faithful to your covenant with God, for in doing so, you will release immeasurable blessings upon yourself and your descendants for generations to come.

    KEY POINT

    God is faithful; He never breaks His covenants.

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    MEMORISE: Ezekiel 17:15

    “But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?”

    Breaking covenant with God is a serious offense. No one who rebels against God’s covenant and seeks help from the world will prosper or escape judgment. Covenant-breaking carries consequences.

    BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 2:27-31

    This passage records God’s judgment on the house of Eli. A man of God came to Eli and reminded him that God had chosen his ancestors to serve as priests forever. But because Eli honored his wicked sons above God, the covenant was broken. God declared that the days of Eli’s house would be cut short, and his two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, would die on the same day. The covenant was annulled because Eli failed to keep his part.

    God Is Faithful—But He Expects Your Faithfulness

    “God is faithful; He never breaks His promises, nor does He go back on His word. James 1:17 says that there is no variableness nor shadow of turning with Him. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), and He never breaks His covenants.”

    God’s CharacterWhat It Means
    No variablenessHe never changes
    No shadow of turningHe is always faithful
    Same yesterday, today, foreverHis promises stand forever

    “However, if a fellow breaks a covenant he or she has made with God, then God is under no obligation to keep His part of the covenant.”

    If You Break CovenantThe Result
    God is not obligated to fulfill His partHis protection may depart
    You forfeit the blessingsYou face the consequences
    You lose the benefitsThe covenant is annulled on your side

    The Case of Phinehas: A Covenant of Eternal Priesthood

    “In Numbers 25:6-13, God made a covenant of eternal priesthood with Phinehas, Eleazar’s son, because, in his zeal for the Lord, he struck a man and his concubine dead.”

    What Phinehas DidThe Result
    Acted in zeal for GodGod made a covenant with him
    He took a stand for holinessThe priesthood was established in his line

    The Case of Eli: Breaking the Covenant

    “However, in today’s Bible reading, God told Eli, ‘I entered into a covenant that you and your father’s house will stand before Me forever, but since you have broken the covenant, I am saying, let it be far from Me.’”

    1 Samuel 2:30 – “Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”

    What God Had PromisedWhy It Was Annulled
    Eternal priesthood for Eli’s houseEli honored his sons above God
    His family would stand before Him foreverEli failed to restrain his sons

    “Eli’s carelessness annulled the covenant God made with his ancestor, Phinehas.”

    Eli’s FailureThe Consequence
    He did not restrain his wicked sonsHis two sons died on the same day
    He honored his sons above GodEli died when he heard the news
    He broke the covenantThe hedge of protection departed

    “As a result of the broken covenant, God’s hedge of protection departed from Eli’s household, and his two sons died on the same day. When Eli heard the news of their death, he also died that same day, along with the wife of one of his sons.”

    The Weight of Covenant: Breaking Brings Death

    “This illustrates the importance of a covenant and that the consequence of breaking one is usually death.”

    Breaking Covenant with GodThe Consequence
    Loss of protectionDeath and destruction
    Annulment of promisesJudgment on your household
    Departure of God’s hedgeEnemies prevail

    God Remains Faithful Even After Death

    “The death of a person who is a party to a covenant typically releases such a person from fulfilling his or her part in the covenant; however, God remains faithful to His covenants, even after a person He is in covenant with dies.”

    Deuteronomy 7:9 – “He keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.”

    God’s Covenant ExtendsBecause He Is Faithful
    To a thousand generationsHe keeps mercy for thousands
    To your descendantsHe remembers His promises

    “Exodus 34:7 tells us that He keeps mercy for thousands. When you keep your covenant with God, it will extend to your descendants.”

    The Fulfillment of Covenant: Abraham and David

    “When God promised Abraham that through his seed, all the nations of the earth would be blessed (Genesis 22:18), that promise found its ultimate fulfilment in Jesus, who came 42 generations after Abraham, approximately 2,000 years later.”

    God’s Promise to AbrahamThe Fulfillment
    “Through your seed all nations will be blessed”Jesus Christ, 42 generations later
    God kept His covenantThe promise was fulfilled

    “When God promised David that he would always have a seed to sit on the throne (Psalm 89:3-4,29), He never broke His side of the covenant. That covenant was also fulfilled in Jesus.”

    God’s Promise to DavidThe Fulfillment
    “Your throne shall be established forever”Jesus, the Son of David, reigns eternally
    God never broke His covenantThe promise stands forever

    How to Remain Faithful to Your Covenant (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to keep your covenant with God and release blessings for generations:

    1. Take Your Covenant Seriously

    Do not treat your commitment to God lightly. It is not a casual promise—it is a covenant. Breaking it has consequences.

    2. Honor God Above Everyone Else

    Eli honored his sons above God. Do not honor anyone—family, friends, or yourself—above the Lord.

    3. Restrain Sin in Your Household

    Eli failed to restrain his wicked sons. Do not allow sin to go unchecked in your home. Address it. Correct it. Be the spiritual leader God has called you to be.

    4. Keep God’s Commands

    The covenant is kept through obedience. Keep His commands. Walk in His ways. Do not turn to the left or to the right.

    5. Trust God to Keep His Part

    When you keep your part, God keeps His. He is faithful. He will not break His covenant. He will extend mercy to your descendants.

    Warning: Breaking Covenant Brings Judgment

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: Eli’s household lost the covenant because of carelessness. Do not let the same happen to you.

    If You Break CovenantThe Result
    God’s hedge departsEnemies prevail
    Blessings are lostJudgment comes
    Your descendants sufferThe covenant is annulled

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for Covenant Faithfulness

    Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to remain faithful to your covenant with God. In doing so, you will release immeasurable blessings on yourself and your descendants.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I take my covenant with You seriously. I will not break it. I will not honor anyone above You. I will not allow sin to go unchecked in my household. Help me to keep Your commands. Help me to be like Phinehas—zealous for Your holiness. Let Your covenant extend to my descendants. Let Your mercy reach a thousand generations. I trust You to keep Your part. I will keep mine. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Covenant Check: Have you been careless with your commitment to God? Are you honoring anything or anyone above Him? If so, repent and realign.
    2. The Household Audit: Are there areas of sin in your household that you have failed to address? Correct them today. Be the spiritual leader God has called you to be.
    3. The Generational Declaration: Declare: “I will keep my covenant with God. His mercy will extend to my children and my children’s children.”

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  • Open Heavens 20 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    Open Heavens 20 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 20 August 2026 devotional for today is GOD’S COVENANT OF PROSPERITY.

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


    Open Heavens 20 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 20 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: GOD’S COVENANT OF PROSPERITY

    MEMORISE:

    But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
    Deuteronomy 8:18

    READ: Job 36:11-12

    11 If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
    12 But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 20 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    When you enter into a covenant with the Owner of the earth and the fullness thereof (Psalm 24:1), the One who owns all the gold and the silver (Haggai 2:8), He will prosper you and add no sorrow to it (Proverbs 10:22).

    The devil often lures people into entering into a covenant with him by promising them great wealth.

    However, such prosperity always comes with many sorrows. I recall the story of a man who went to a herbalist and entered into a covenant with demonic forces so that he could become incredibly wealthy for seven years, after which he would die.

    He swallowed a charm the herbalist gave him, but he didn’t get rich; instead, he had a seven-year countdown to his death. A few days before the seven years expired, the man ran into the church and told us his story. We told him to give his life to Jesus Christ, and He would protect him. He agreed, and we prayed a simple prayer with him. Right there, in the presence of everyone in the church, he vomited what he had swallowed. We rejoiced with him, and for a while after that, he attended church services regularly. After some time, however, he stopped coming, so we decided to conduct a follow-up.

    When we visited him, he said that the herbalist had told him he had swallowed the first charm incorrectly, so he gave him another one to swallow. Before long, he became wealthy. When the seven-year period stipulated by the covenant was close to expiring, he thought to himself, “The covenant is here in Nigeria. I will travel to London, and the demons won’t be able to reach me there.” Unfortunately, he died on a plane as he flew to London. Only God’s covenant of prosperity will make a fellow rich and add no sorrow with it.

    Malachi 3:10 is a vital part of God’s covenant of prosperity. When you pay your tithe, God will open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing upon you that will be so great that you will not have enough room to contain it.

    Furthermore, Proverbs 3:9-10 encourages us to honour God with our firstfruits. God doesn’t need money; He can provide for anything He wants to do, but He asks to be honoured. Beloved, once you are in covenant with God, He will always provide for you and make sure that you never lack. May your life always reflect the blessings of the Lord, in Jesus name

    PRAYER POINT

    Father, please help me to honour You with the resources You bless me with.

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    MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 8:18

    “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”

    God is the true source of wealth. He gives you the power to get wealth—not so you can live for yourself, but so His covenant can be established through you.

    BIBLE READING: Job 36:11-12

    “If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures. But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.”

    Obedience opens the door to prosperity and pleasure in God. Disobedience leads to destruction. The choice is clear: serve God and prosper, or reject Him and perish.

    God’s Prosperity Comes Without Sorrow

    “When you enter into a covenant with the Owner of the earth and the fullness thereof (Psalm 24:1), the One who owns all the gold and the silver (Haggai 2:8), He will prosper you and add no sorrow to it (Proverbs 10:22).”

    Proverbs 10:22 – “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”

    God’s ProsperityThe Devil’s Prosperity
    Comes without sorrowComes with sorrow, bondage, and death
    Lasts for eternityIs temporary and costly
    Blesses you and your descendantsDestroys you and your family

    The Cost of Demonic Prosperity

    “The devil often lures people into entering into a covenant with him by promising them great wealth. However, such prosperity always comes with many sorrows.”

    “I recall the story of a man who went to a herbalist and entered into a covenant with demonic forces so that he could become incredibly wealthy for seven years, after which he would die.”

    What He SoughtWhat He Received
    Incredible wealthA seven-year countdown to death
    ProsperitySorrow and fear

    “He swallowed a charm the herbalist gave him, but he didn’t get rich; instead, he had a seven-year countdown to his death.”

    The devil’s promises are empty. He offers wealth but delivers death. He offers prosperity but delivers despair.

    The Man Who Tried to Escape His Covenant

    “A few days before the seven years expired, the man ran into the church and told us his story. We told him to give his life to Jesus Christ, and He would protect him. He agreed, and we prayed a simple prayer with him. Right there, in the presence of everyone in the church, he vomited what he had swallowed.”

    What HappenedThe Result
    He gave his life to JesusHe vomited the charm
    He repentedHe was set free
    He received deliveranceThe covenant was broken

    “We rejoiced with him, and for a while after that, he attended church services regularly. After some time, however, he stopped coming, so we decided to conduct a follow-up.”

    His Temporary DeliveranceHis Return to Bondage
    He was set freeHe went back to the herbalist
    He attended churchHe stopped coming
    He had hopeHe gave in to temptation

    “When we visited him, he said that the herbalist had told him he had swallowed the first charm incorrectly, so he gave him another one to swallow. Before long, he became wealthy.”

    “When the seven-year period stipulated by the covenant was close to expiring, he thought to himself, ‘The covenant is here in Nigeria. I will travel to London, and the demons won’t be able to reach me there.’ Unfortunately, he died on a plane as he flew to London.”

    What He ThoughtThe Reality
    “I will escape to London”He died in the air
    “The demons cannot reach me”The covenant followed him
    “I can beat the devil”He lost his life

    “Only God’s covenant of prosperity will make a fellow rich and add no sorrow with it.”

    The Covenant of Prosperity: Tithes and Firstfruits

    “Malachi 3:10 is a vital part of God’s covenant of prosperity. When you pay your tithe, God will open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing upon you that will be so great that you will not have enough room to contain it.”

    Malachi 3:10 – “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse… and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”

    What You GiveWhat God Gives Back
    Your tithesOpen windows of heaven
    Your obedienceOverflowing blessing
    Your trustMore than you can contain

    “Furthermore, Proverbs 3:9-10 encourages us to honour God with our firstfruits. God doesn’t need money; He can provide for anything He wants to do, but He asks to be honoured.”

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

    The PrincipleThe Promise
    Honour God with your firstfruitsBarns filled with plenty
    Give Him the first portionPresses burst with new wine

    How to Enjoy God’s Covenant of Prosperity (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to walk in God’s prosperity without sorrow:

    1. Reject the Devil’s Counterfeit Prosperity

    Do not be tempted by quick wealth. Do not seek prosperity through ungodly means. The devil’s wealth comes with death. God’s wealth comes with life.

    2. Enter and Stay in Covenant with God

    Your security is in covenant. Stay in covenant. Do not go back to Egypt. Do not return to the herbalist. Hold on to Jesus.

    3. Obey God’s Financial Principles

    Honour God with your tithes and firstfruits. Do not withhold what belongs to Him. Give Him the first portion, not the leftover.

    4. Trust God as Your Source

    God owns all the gold and silver. He has the power to give you wealth. Trust Him—not chance, not luck, not the devil.

    5. Do Not Run from God’s Covenant

    The man thought he could escape the devil’s covenant by running to London. You cannot run from covenants. You can only be delivered from them by the blood of Jesus.

    Warning: The Devil’s Wealth Always Brings Sorrow

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: the devil’s prosperity is a trap. It comes with sorrow, bondage, and death.

    The Devil’s WealthThe Cost
    Temporary richesEternal loss
    A seven-year countdownDeath in the air
    Wealth without peaceSorrow without end

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for Covenant Prosperity

    Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that your life will always reflect the blessings of the Lord. Trust His covenant. Honor Him. And enjoy prosperity without sorrow.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I thank You that You are the Owner of all the gold and silver. I reject the devil’s counterfeit prosperity. I will not seek wealth through ungodly means. I will not sell my soul for temporary gain. I enter into Your covenant of prosperity. I will honour You with my tithes and firstfruits. I will trust You as my source. Open the windows of heaven over my life. Pour out a blessing I cannot contain. And let my prosperity come without sorrow. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Covenant Check: If you have ever sought wealth through ungodly means—charms, cults, or pacts—renounce it today. Repent. Ask God to break the covenant.
    2. The Tithe and Firstfruits Commitment: If you have been withholding what belongs to God, restore it. Honour Him with the first portion of your increase.
    3. The Trust Declaration: Declare daily: “God gives me power to get wealth. He is my source. I will not trust in the devil’s empty promises.”

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    Open Heavens 19 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    The Open Heavens 19 August 2026 devotional for today is GOD’S COVENANT OF PROTECTION

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


    Open Heavens 19 August 2026 Today Devotional & Commentary

    OPEN HEAVENS 19 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: GOD’S COVENANT OF PROTECTION

    MEMORISE:

    For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.
    Zechariah 2:5

    READ: Psalm 91:1-16

    He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
    2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
    3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
    4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
    5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

    6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
    7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
    8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
    9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
    10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

    11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
    12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
    13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
    14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
    15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

    16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.


    RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 19 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    The devil lures many people into evil covenants with the promise of protection; however, complete protection only exists in God. Romans 8:31 says,”…

    If God be for us, who can be against us?”Romans 8:37 further says that we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us. This means that, if you are in a covenant with God, you will not have to fight any battle, because He will always fight for you. Many times, you would have won the battle before you even realise that someone was trying to attack you.

    I ran away from my village after some people threatened that they were going to ‘eat me for breakfast, and for 13 years, I could not return.

    However, after I met the Lord Jesus Christ, I was able to visit my village, and I even attended a wedding where I saw many of the people who had threatened to kill me through diabolical means. I was much younger in the faith at the time, so I had a lot of zeal but not much wisdom. I was asked to preach at the wedding, and I delivered a powerful sermon that hit them hard with the word of God.

    Some months later, those people went to the mother of the lady who got married and told her that it was her daughter’s wedding that provided a platform for me to insult them. They further said that they had been waiting for an opportunity for revenge, and the opportunity had presented itself now that her daughter was pregnant. They told her, “We will see if your daughter will give birth, unless we are not the ones in charge here on earth.” The lady’s mother became frightened and came to me. I told her not to worry and assured her that on the day her daughter would give birth, all those who had threatened her would fall asleep.

    To the glory of God, things turned out exactly as I said; her daughter gave birth while those who threatened her were sleeping. The baby they swore would not be born is now a medical doctor.

    Beloved, God said that He will be a wall of fire around you in today’s memory verse, and anyone who chooses to confront the Consuming Fire will not live to tell the story. Never be afraid of any force, person, or situation that threatens to harm you. Cry out to God in such cases, and He will show up to defend you and give you victory.

    KEY POINT

    God is a wall of fire around those who are in a covenant with Him.

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    MEMORISE: Zechariah 2:5

    “For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.”

    God’s protection is complete and consuming. When He is your wall of fire, no enemy can penetrate. You are surrounded and indwelled by His presence—safe on every side.

    BIBLE READING: Psalm 91:1-16

    This psalm is the believer’s declaration of divine protection. It promises deliverance from the snare of the fowler, from pestilence, from terror by night and arrow by day. It declares that a thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you. God gives His angels charge over you, and because you have set your love upon Him, He will deliver you.

    The Devil’s Lie: Protection Through Evil Covenants

    “The devil lures many people into evil covenants with the promise of protection; however, complete protection only exists in God.”

    The Devil’s OfferGod’s Protection
    False protection through covenantsComplete protection through His presence
    You must serve him to be safeYou are safe because He loves you
    Temporary and unreliableEternal and unshakable

    Romans 8:31 – “If God be for us, who can be against us?”

    If God Is for YouThe Result
    No enemy can succeedYou are more than a conqueror
    He fights your battlesYou win before you know there was a battle

    You Are More Than a Conqueror

    “Romans 8:37 further says that we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us. This means that, if you are in a covenant with God, you will not have to fight any battle, because He will always fight for you. Many times, you would have won the battle before you even realise that someone was trying to attack you.”

    Romans 8:37 – “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

    You AreBecause
    More than a conquerorHe who loves you fights for you
    Victorious before the battleHe goes before you
    Protected from unseen attacksHe is your wall of fire

    Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: From Running to Reign

    “I ran away from my village after some people threatened that they were going to ‘eat me for breakfast,’ and for 13 years, I could not return.”

    The ThreatHis Response
    They threatened to kill him through diabolical meansHe ran away and stayed away for 13 years
    He was afraid for his lifeHe did not have the protection he later found in God

    “However, after I met the Lord Jesus Christ, I was able to visit my village, and I even attended a wedding where I saw many of the people who had threatened to kill me through diabolical means.”

    Before ChristAfter Christ
    He fled in fearHe returned in peace
    They threatened his lifeHe preached to them
    He was vulnerableHe was protected

    “I was much younger in the faith at the time, so I had a lot of zeal but not much wisdom. I was asked to preach at the wedding, and I delivered a powerful sermon that hit them hard with the word of God.”

    His zeal may have lacked wisdom, but God still used him. And God still protected him.

    The Enemy’s Counterattack—And God’s Response

    “Some months later, those people went to the mother of the lady who got married and told her that it was her daughter’s wedding that provided a platform for me to insult them. They further said that they had been waiting for an opportunity for revenge, and the opportunity had presented itself now that her daughter was pregnant. They told her, ‘We will see if your daughter will give birth, unless we are not the ones in charge here on earth.’”

    The Enemy’s PlanTheir Threat
    Revenge on Daddy Adeboye through her“She will not give birth”
    Strike through an innocent person“Unless we are not the ones in charge”

    “The lady’s mother became frightened and came to me. I told her not to worry and assured her that on the day her daughter would give birth, all those who had threatened her would fall asleep.”

    The Word of FaithThe Outcome
    “They will fall asleep”God honored the word
    “She will give birth”God protected the birth

    “To the glory of God, things turned out exactly as I said; her daughter gave birth while those who threatened her were sleeping. The baby they swore would not be born is now a medical doctor.”

    What They SaidWhat God Did
    “She will not give birth”She gave birth safely
    “We are in charge here”They fell asleep
    “The baby will die”The baby became a medical doctor

    God Is a Wall of Fire Around You

    “Beloved, God said that He will be a wall of fire around you in today’s memory verse, and anyone who chooses to confront the Consuming Fire will not live to tell the story.”

    Zechariah 2:5 – “For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about.”

    God’s ProtectionWhat It Means
    A wall of fireNothing can penetrate
    Glory in the midstHe dwells with you
    The Consuming FireHis enemies cannot stand against Him

    “Never be afraid of any force, person, or situation that threatens to harm you. Cry out to God in such cases, and He will show up to defend you and give you victory.”

    How to Walk in Divine Protection (Practical Steps)

    Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Psalm 91, here is how to experience God’s wall of fire:

    1. Dwell in the Secret Place of the Most High

    Psalm 91:1 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

    Protection is for those who abide in God’s presence. Make Him your dwelling place. Live in constant fellowship with Him.

    2. Trust God, Not Cults or Covenants

    Do not seek protection from man, from charms, from cults, or from the devil. Only God can truly protect you. Trust Him alone.

    3. Cry Out to God When Threatened

    When enemies rise against you, do not panic. Do not run to ungodly sources. Cry out to God. He hears. He answers. He fights.

    4. Speak Words of Faith Over Your Situation

    Daddy Adeboye spoke words of faith: “They will fall asleep.” Use your mouth to declare God’s protection. Speak it. Believe it. See it.

    5. Do Not Fear—God Is Your Wall of Fire

    Fear paralyzes. Faith activates. God is a wall of fire around you. No enemy can penetrate that fire. Do not be afraid.

    Warning: Those Who Confront God’s Fire Will Be Consumed

    Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: the enemies of God’s people are enemies of the Consuming Fire.

    If They ConfrontThe Result
    God’s wall of fireThey will not live to tell the story
    The One who fights for youThey will be consumed
    Your protectorThey will fall

    Conclusion: Your Prayer for Divine Protection

    Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to cry out to God and trust Him to defend you. He will show up. He will give you victory.

    Pray this:

    “Lord Jesus, I thank You that You are a wall of fire around me. I do not need the devil’s protection. I do not need evil covenants. I trust in You alone. If any enemy rises against me, I cry out to You. Fight for me. Defend me. Let them fall asleep while I advance. Let the baby they swore would not be born become a testimony. I am more than a conqueror through You who loves me. I will not fear. I will trust. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

    Action Steps:

    1. The Protection Check: Have you ever sought protection from ungodly sources—charms, cults, or covenants? Renounce them today. Trust only in God.
    2. The Psalm 91 Declaration: Read Psalm 91 aloud daily. Declare it over your life, your family, and your future.
    3. The Faith Speak: When you face a threat, do not speak fear. Speak faith. Declare: “God is my wall of fire. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.”

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