Category: Open Heavens Devotional

The Open Heaven 18 October 2026 devotional for today is TRUE HOLINESS IS OBEDIENCE.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 17 October 2026 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 18 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: TRUE HOLINESS IS OBEDIENCE

MEMORISE:

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
1 Peter 1:15-16

READ: 1 Kings 17:1-10

And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
3 Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
5 So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
6 And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.
8 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.
10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 18 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Holiness, as far as I am concerned, is complete and prompt obedience. I learnt this from my study of Elijah’s life. Whenever God instructed him to do anything, his response was always, “Yes, Lord.” God told him to hide by a brook, and his response was, “Yes, Lord.” (1 Kings 17:3-5). When God told him to go and live with a widow, he obeyed (1 Kings 17:9-10). Even when God instructed him to go and show himself to King Ahab, he did as the Lord asked, even though the king wanted to kill him (1 Kings 18:1-2).

When you begin to live in complete and prompt obedience to the Lord, you will not have the time to do the things He hates. Elijah was so sold out to the Lord that he did everything that God instructed him to do. No wonder, as soon as he finished praying in 1 Kings 18:36-38, fire fell from heaven and consumed the sacrifice he had prepared. When you are willing to obey God completely and are prompt in doing His will, He will be willing and prompt to answer your prayers.

Some years ago, four other people and I started a Bible study fellowship at the University of Ibadan (UI). The Bible study was held in the home of Professor Aboaba. The fellowship grew, and more professors joined us. At a point, the sitting room could no longer contain us, so we moved to the backyard. One day, as we were settling in for Bible study, it started raining, and the professors prepared to leave to avoid getting drenched. In response, I lifted my hands and said, “Rain, you can’t fall now.” That day, it rained everywhere in UI, except in the compound of Professor Aboaba.

People often try to put the cart before the horse in their walk with the Lord. They want God to do all their bidding without bothering to do the things He wants; however, it doesn’t work that way. When you obey God’s instructions to abstain from the things He hates and keep yourself unspotted from the world, He will do whatever you want, even before you ask Him. This is because a person living a holy life will desire only what God loves, and this makes it easy for God to do whatever such a person requests. Beloved, delight yourself in living in complete obedience to the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4).

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to live in complete and prompt obedience to You, so that my life will glorify You, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 12-13

HYMN: When We Walk with the Lord

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 18 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “True Holiness Is Obedience,” redefines holiness for us. Many people think holiness is about what you wear, what you don’t do, or how you look. But Daddy says plainly: holiness is complete and prompt obedience.

He learned this from Elijah. Whenever God instructed him, his response was always, “Yes, Lord.” Hide by a brook? Yes, Lord. Live with a widow? Yes, Lord. Show yourself to a king who wants to kill you? Yes, Lord. And because Elijah was so sold out to God, fire fell from heaven when he prayed.

When you obey God completely and promptly, He will answer you completely and promptly.

---

1. Holiness Is Complete Obedience

Daddy defines holiness as complete and prompt obedience. Elijah didn’t argue. He didn’t delay. He didn’t negotiate. When God said go, he went. When God said hide, he hid. When God said show yourself, he showed himself.

1 Kings 17:5 says, “So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD.” That is holiness in action.

We often want to obey God partially. We obey the instructions we like and ignore the ones we don’t. We obey when it’s convenient and delay when it’s costly. But true holiness is complete obedience — holding nothing back, keeping nothing from Him.

---

2. Obedience Positions You for Answered Prayer

When Elijah finished praying in 1 Kings 18:36-38, fire fell from heaven and consumed the sacrifice. Daddy says: when you are willing to obey God completely and are prompt in doing His will, He will be willing and prompt to answer your prayers.

Many people wonder why their prayers seem unanswered. Could it be that God has told you to do something, and you have been delaying? Obedience opens the door for answered prayer. When you align with God, heaven aligns with you.

---

3. A Personal Testimony: The Rain That Fell Everywhere Else

Daddy shares a remarkable story. Years ago, he and four others started a Bible study fellowship at the University of Ibadan in Professor Aboaba’s home. The fellowship grew. One day, as they were settling in for Bible study, it started raining, and the professors prepared to leave. Daddy lifted his hands and said, “Rain, you can’t fall now.”
That day, it rained everywhere in UI — except in the professor’s compound.

This is what happens when a person lives in obedience to God. Their words carry authority. Their prayers carry power. God backs them up because they are backed up to Him. You don’t have to chase authority — authority follows obedience.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We all want God to answer our prayers, bless our efforts, and fight our battles. But we often want to do it without obeying His instructions. We want the blessing without the obedience. We want the fire to fall without the sacrifice of surrender.

Daddy says: when you obey God’s instructions to abstain from the things He hates and keep yourself unspotted from the world, He will do whatever you want — even before you ask. Why? Because a person living a holy life will desire only what God loves. And when your desires align with God’s desires, God is happy to grant them.

When you delight in Him – when you obey Him – your heart begins to desire what He desires. And He gives it to you.

---

Action Steps

1. Obey Promptly — When God tells you to do something, do it immediately. Don’t delay. Don’t negotiate. Don’t wait for a more convenient time. Prompt obedience is true holiness.

2. Deal with Partial Obedience — Ask yourself: “Is there any area where I am obeying God partially?” Confess it. Surrender it. Give Him complete obedience.

3. Delight Yourself in the Lord — Spend time in His presence. Meditate on His Word to do the Word. The more you delight in Him, the more He delights to answer your prayers.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for calling me to holiness and for showing me that true holiness is obedience. Thank You for the example of Elijah and for the grace to obey You, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have obeyed You partially or delayed my obedience. Forgive me for wanting Your blessings without surrendering my will, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, give me a heart of complete and prompt obedience. When You speak, let me respond with “Yes, Lord” — without hesitation, without negotiation, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I want to live a holy life. Help me to abstain from the things You hate and to keep myself unspotted from the world, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, as I obey You, let my prayers be answered promptly. Let fire fall from heaven when I call on You. Let Your power be evident in my life, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, let my words carry authority because my life carries obedience. Let me speak and see results. Let me pray and see answers, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I delight myself in You. Give me the desires of my heart as I walk in obedience. Let my life bring glory to Your name, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 18 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 17 October 2026 devotional for today is SHIELDED BY HIS FIRE.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 16 October 2025 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 17 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SHIELDED BY HIS FIRE

MEMORISE:

Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee.
Deuteronomy 9:3

READ: Exodus 14:19-24

And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them:
20 And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that the one came not near the other all the night.
21 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.
22 And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
23 And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
24 And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 17 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

For our God is a consuming fire.
Hebrews 12:29

There is something you need to understand about fire: whenever it touches anything, it transforms that thing into itself. If it touches a piece of cloth and it begins to burn, that piece of cloth will be said to have caught fire. Also, if it comes in contact with wood, it will ignite the wood, and that wood is then referred to as firewood. Similarly, anyone who is a child of God, the Consuming Fire, is automatically shielded by His fire. In Zechariah 2:5, the Bible says, “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.”

In Judges 15:14-15, Samson was bound with ropes and was presented before his enemies. His enemies thought that they had already subdued him; however, the fire of God came upon him mightily, and the ropes were burnt. The Bible tells us that he killed a thousand of them thereafter. Beloved, I decree today that the Consuming Fire will deal with whoever might be trying to put you in any form of bondage, in Jesus’ name.

Daniel 3:1-30 is a well-known story of how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were cast into the fiery furnace because they refused to bow down to worship the king’s golden image. The fire was so hot that it killed those who threw them in it. However, because God was with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, only the ropes that were used to bind them were burnt; the Consuming Fire shielded them from the fire, and they came out of it unhurt.

I remember the testimony of one of my sons, who partook of the Holy Communion during one of the Holy Ghost Services. Before then, doctors had been struggling to identify what was causing him pain inside his throat. However, after partaking of the Holy Communion, the Consuming Fire dealt with what was causing him pain, and he was completely healed. I decree that whatever my Father has not planted in your body will be uprooted and consumed by fire, in Jesus’ name.

In today’s Bible reading, we see that while the Consuming Fire was a light and a shield to the Israelites, it was a terror to the Egyptians. Beloved, if you want to be shielded by the Consuming Fire and not consumed by Him, you must belong to His camp. Do you belong to the Lord’s camp?

PRAYER POINT

Father, please be a wall of fire around me and my loved ones, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 10-11

HYMN: Rock of Ages

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 17 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Shielded by His Fire,” reveals a powerful truth: our God is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29). And when you belong to Him, His fire becomes your shield — not your destruction.

It explains that fire transforms whatever it touches into itself. Cloth catches fire. Wood becomes firewood. In the same way, anyone who is a child of God — the Consuming Fire — is automatically shielded by His fire. Zechariah 2:5 says, “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.”

But there is a condition: to be shielded by the fire, you must belong to His camp. The same fire that lights and protects the Israelites was a terror to the Egyptians.

---

1. His Fire Shields You from Bondage

In Judges 15:14-15, Samson was bound with ropes and presented before his enemies. They thought they had subdued him. But the fire of God came upon him mightily, and the ropes were burnt. He killed a thousand of them thereafter.

The enemy may bind you with fear, addiction, sickness, or oppression. But when the fire of God touches those chains, they burn. You are not meant to live in bondage. The Consuming Fire is your shield — and He breaks every chain.

---

2. His Fire Shields You in the Furnace

Daniel 3 tells the well-known story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They were cast into the fiery furnace because they refused to bow to the king’s golden image. The fire was so hot that it killed those who threw them in. But because God was with them, only the ropes that bound them were burnt. The Consuming Fire shielded them from the fire, and they came out unhurt.

The fire only burns what needs to be burnt: your chains, your bondages, your limitations. You will come out without even the smell of smoke.

---

3. His Fire Consumes What Should Not Be in You

Daddy shares a testimony of one of his sons who partook of Holy Communion during a Holy Ghost Service. Doctors had been struggling to identify what was causing him pain inside his throat. After partaking of the Communion, the Consuming Fire dealt with what was causing the pain, and he was completely healed.

There are things in your body, your mind, your finances, and your family that God did not plant. Sickness, disease, affliction, stagnation — these are not from God. The Consuming Fire can uproot them. But you must invite Him in. You must belong to His camp.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

Are you facing enemies that seem stronger than you? You may be bound by things you cannot break free from. You may be in a furnace of affliction that feels like it will consume you. But today’s message reminds you that the Consuming Fire is on your side.

But you must belong to His camp. Are you in the Lord’s camp? Have you surrendered your life to Jesus? If not, the fire that shields can also consume. But if you are His, then the fire is your shield, your protection, and your glory.

---

Action Steps

1. Make Sure You Belong to His Camp — If you have never surrendered your life to Jesus, do it today. The fire only shields those who belong to Him. Confess Him as Lord. Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead.

2. Invite the Consuming Fire into Every Area of Your Life — Pray specifically: “Lord, let Your fire consume every sickness, every bondage, every obstacle that is not from You.”

3. Trust the Fire in the Furnace — When you go through fiery trials, remember that the fire cannot burn you when God is with you. It will only burn what needs to be burnt. Trust Him in the process.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You are the Consuming Fire, and You are my shield. Thank You for protecting me, refining me, and consuming every enemy that rises against me, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have feared the fire instead of trusting the Fire. Forgive me for doubting Your protection in the midst of my trials, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, let Your fire consume every bondage in my life. Every chain, every rope, every yoke that the enemy has placed on me — let it be burnt by Your fire, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I decree that whatever You have not planted in my body shall be uprooted and consumed by fire. Sickness, disease, and affliction have no place in me, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, when I walk through the fire, let me not be burned. Shield me in the furnace. Let me come out without even the smell of smoke, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, be a wall of fire around me and my family. Protect us from every attack of the enemy. Let Your glory be in our midst, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I declare that the same fire that is a terror to my enemies is a shield to me. I am safe, I am protected, and I am shielded by Your fire, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 17 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 16 October 2026 devotional for today is SHIELDED BY HIS WORD.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 15 October 2026 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 16 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SHIELDED BY HIS WORD

MEMORISE:

He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Psalm 107:20

READ: Psalm 84:1-12

How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!
2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
3 Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.
4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.
5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.

6 Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.
7 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.
8 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
9 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 16 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

The word of God is a mighty shield that defends us from negative things. Today’s memory verse tells us that God’s word heals and delivers from destruction. This means that when the enemy wants to destroy you, God will send His word, and His word will shield you from the enemy’s attacks.

If you are trusting God for the fruit of the womb, I want you to believe that your testimony is around the corner. This is because God has shielded you from barrenness through His word. In Exodus 23:26, He says:
There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

Also, God shields His children from poverty through His word. 3 John 2 says, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” In other words, no matter how tough and challenging your situation might be at the moment, God’s word to you is that you will be healthy and prosperous.

Through His word, God shields His children from lack and hunger. Psalm 23:1 says, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Through the word of God, you are reassured that the Lord is your shepherd, and with Him, you have everything you need. No need will arise in your life and remain unmet because Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is for you. Psalm 84:11 says that the Lord will not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly. God will see to it that before a need arises, there is more than enough provision to meet it. Beloved, I pray that in any area you may be experiencing lack, your eyes will be opened to see God’s abundant provisions for you, in Jesus’ name.

Another thing that God’s word shields believers from is abandonment and loneliness. Jesus said in John 14:18 that He will not leave you comfortless. He also said in Hebrews 13:5 that He will never leave nor forsake you. This means that even if your parents or friends forsake you, He will always be with you.

Beloved, to be shielded by the word of God, you must know what He has said concerning you and truly believe it. A weapon you are ignorant of, or fail to use, cannot benefit you. Therefore, make it your daily practice to meditate on God’s word and obey it, for in doing so, you will enjoy His covering at all times.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to know, believe, and obey Your word so that I will enjoy Your shield at all times, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 8-9

HYMN: Ancient Words

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 16 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Shielded by His Word,” teaches us that the Word of God is not just instruction — it is protection. It is a shield that defends us from the enemy’s attacks.

It shows us that God’s Word shields us from barrenness, poverty, lack, and abandonment. But there is a condition: to be shielded by the Word, you must know what God has said and truly believe it. A weapon you are ignorant of cannot benefit you.

---

1. His Word Shields You from Barrenness

If you are trusting God for the fruit of the womb, Daddy says your testimony is around the corner. Why? Because God has shielded you from barrenness through His Word.

Exodus 23:26 says, “There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.” God’s Word over your life is fruitfulness — not barrenness. Whether it is physical children, spiritual fruit, or the works of your hands, God has promised that you will not be barren.

Hold on to what God has said. His Word is your shield against every form of barrenness in your life.

---

2. His Word Shields You from Poverty and Lack

God shields His children from poverty through His Word. 3 John 2 says, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” No matter how tough your situation is right now, God’s Word to you is health and prosperity.

Psalm 23:1 says, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Through the Word, you are reassured that the Lord is your shepherd, and with Him, you have everything you need. Psalm 84:11 says He will not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly.

Lack is real. Bills pile up. Needs arise. But God’s Word says you shall not want. Before a need arises, God has already made provision. Your eyes may not see it yet, but it is there. Speak God’s Word over your finances. Declare His promise over your household.

---

3. His Word Shields You from Abandonment and Loneliness

God’s Word also shields believers from abandonment and loneliness. Jesus said in John 14:18, “I will not leave you comfortless.” He also said in Hebrews 13:5, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

This means that even if your parents or friends forsake you, He will always be with you.

Loneliness is one of the deepest pains a person can feel. But the Word of God promises that you are never truly alone. He is with you in the morning. He is with you at night. He is with you in the crowd and in the quiet. You are not abandoned. You are not forgotten. You are His.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

Are you facing situations that seem to contradict God’s promises? The doctor’s report says one thing. The bank account says another. Your emotions say something else. But the Word of God says you are shielded.

Barrenness cannot hold you. Poverty cannot define you. Lack cannot limit you. Abandonment cannot destroy you. The Word of God is your shield — but you must know it, believe it, and use it.

A weapon you are ignorant of cannot benefit you. So meditate on God’s Word daily. Speak it over your life. Obey it. Let it become your defence.

---

Action Steps

1. Meditate on God’s Word Daily — Make it a habit to read and meditate on Scripture every day. You cannot use a weapon you don’t know. Know what God has said about you.

2. Speak God’s Promises Over Your Life — Don’t just read the Word — declare it. Speak His promises over your health, your finances, your family, and your future.

3. Obey the Word You Hear — The shield works when you walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11). Obey God’s Word. Live according to it. The shield protects those who walk in obedience.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for Your Word that shields me, heals me, and delivers me. Thank You for the promises that cover every area of my life, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have ignored Your Word or doubted its power. Forgive me for living in ignorance of what You have promised me, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, I decree that I am shielded from barrenness. Every area of my life shall be fruitful, and my testimony shall come forth, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I am shielded from poverty and lack. You are my Shepherd, and I shall not want. Every need in my life is met according to Your riches in glory, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, I am shielded from abandonment and loneliness. You will never leave me nor forsake me. I am never alone, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, open my eyes to see Your abundant provisions. Let me see the supply You have already made for every need in my life, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, let Your Word be my shield today and always. I believe it, I speak it, and I obey it. Let Your Word perform what it says in my life, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 16 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 15 October 2026 devotional for today is SHIELDED BY HIS NAME

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 14 October 2026 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 15 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SHIELDED BY HIS NAME

MEMORISE:

The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Psalm 20:1

READ: Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 15 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Names are very powerful; they reveal many things about a person. For example, if you meet someone who bears the surname of the president of your country, you will be curious to know whether he or she is related to the president or not. When you discover that such a person is related to the president, you will automatically think that he or she is wealthy, influential, and has direct access to the president. This is also what obtains in our relationship with God. When a person is born again, he or she becomes a child of God. Such a person automatically takes on God’s name and has unhindered access to Him.

I still remember the first time a Head of State invited me to his home. When I arrived at the first gate, I was asked where I was going, and I replied, “The president asked me to come and see him.” The security personnel then checked their records to confirm my invitation. I scaled through the first gate, and when I got to the second gate, I was thoroughly checked. I got to the third gate, and the same check was carried out on me, despite the fact that the personnel at the gate saw that I had been checked at the second gate. When I moved on to the fourth gate, I said, “Oh God, I thank You because I have Jesus. I thank You because anytime I want to talk to You, all I have to say is ‘in the name of Jesus.’” No matter how pressing an issue is, all I need to say is ‘in Jesus’ name’, and God’s ears will be open to my cry.

God’s name also shields believers from the enemy’s attacks. Proverbs 18:10 tells us that: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” In other words, if enemies are pursuing you, you can call on the name of the Lord; His name will become a strong tower around you, and the enemy will not be able to harm you. The Bible says in Psalm 27:1-3 that if your enemies are running after you and are about to catch up, they will stumble and fall. As we see in today’s Bible reading, every knee shall bow at the name of Jesus! I decree that the name of the Lord will be your shield, delivering you and your family from every attack of the enemy, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, thank You for the power in the name of Jesus. I decree that His name shields me and my family from every attack of the enemy, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 6-7

HYMN: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 15 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Shielded by His Name,” teaches us that the name of Jesus is not just a word we say at the end of prayers — it is a weapon, a shield, and a strong tower.

Daddy uses a powerful illustration from his own life to show us the difference between approaching an earthly president and approaching the King of kings. With earthly authority, there are gates, checks, and protocols. But with God, we have unhindered access through the name of Jesus.

That same name also protects us from the enemy. When we call on the name of the Lord, it becomes a strong tower around us — and the enemy cannot touch us.

---

1. The Name of Jesus Gives Us Access to God

Daddy shares his experience visiting a Head of State. At the first gate, he was questioned. At the second gate, he was thoroughly checked. At the third gate, checked again. At the fourth gate, he paused and thanked God: “I thank You because I have Jesus. Anytime I want to talk to You, all I have to say is ‘in the name of Jesus.’”

No matter how pressing the issue, all he needs to say is “in Jesus’ name,” and God’s ears are open to his cry.

You don’t need an appointment to reach God. You don’t need to pass through security checks. The name of Jesus gives you direct, immediate, unhindered access to the throne of grace. Whatever you need, wherever you are — just call on His name.

---

2. The Name of Jesus Shields Us from the Enemy

Proverbs 18:10 says, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

Daddy explains: if enemies are pursuing you, you can call on the name of the Lord. His name becomes a strong tower around you, and the enemy cannot harm you. Psalm 27:1-3 says that if your enemies are running after you and are about to catch up, they will stumble and fall.

The enemy may chase you. He may try to attack you, your family, your health, or your destiny. But when you run into the name of Jesus, you are safe.

---

3. The Name Above Every Name

Philippians 2:9-10 tells us that God has highly exalted Jesus and given Him a name which is above every name — that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.

When you speak the name of Jesus, you are not just saying words. You are invoking the highest authority in the universe. Demons tremble at that name. Sickness bows at that name. Fear flees at that name. The name of Jesus is your shield — use it.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

You may be facing attacks from the enemy — in your health, your finances, your family, your mind. You may feel pursued, pressed, and overwhelmed. But today’s message reminds you that you have a name.

That name is not a lucky charm. It is not a phrase to mumble carelessly. It is the name of Jesus — the name above every name. When you call on Him, He answers. When you run into Him, you are safe.

Are you facing trouble today? Call on the name of Jesus. Are you being attacked? Run into the strong tower. Are you feeling far from God? Remember that through Jesus, you have access to the Father. The name of Jesus is your shield.

---

Action Steps

1. Call on the Name Daily — Make it a habit to call on the name of Jesus throughout your day. When fear comes, say His name. When trouble comes, call on Him. Let His name be your first response, not your last resort.

2. Declare Your Protection — Speak over yourself and your family: “The name of the Lord is our strong tower. We run into it and we are safe.” Declare it daily.

3. Use Your Access — Don’t take your access to God for granted. Come boldly before the throne. Pray often. Talk to your Father. You have unhindered access through Jesus.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for the name of Jesus — a name that saves, shields, and gives me access to Your throne. I bless You for the privilege of calling on Your name, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have taken the name of Jesus for granted. Forgive me for using His name carelessly or doubting its power, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, I run into the name of Jesus today. Be my strong tower. Protect me from every attack of the enemy, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, every knee shall bow at the name of Jesus. I decree that every enemy, every sickness, every hindrance shall bow before that name on my behalf, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, let the name of Jesus shield my family. Deliver us from every attack, every plot, every scheme of the enemy, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, thank You for giving me unhindered access to Your presence. Whenever I call, You hear me. Whenever I pray, You answer, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I declare that the name of the Lord is my defence. I am safe, I am shielded, and I am delivered, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 15 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 14 October 2026 devotional for today is SHIELDED BY HIS BLOOD.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 13 October 2026 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 14 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SHIELDED BY HIS BLOOD

MEMORISE:

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 10:19

READ: Exodus 12:1-14

And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.
3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house:
4 And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.
5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:

6 And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.
7 And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.
8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.
9 Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.
10 And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire.

11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD’s passover.
12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.
13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
14 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 14 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

The blood of Jesus is one of the many ways God shields His children. In today’s Bible reading, God used the blood of lambs, which was a typology of the blood of Jesus, to save the children of Israel from the plague of death. He said to them, “And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you…” Psalm 116:8 tells us that God delivers our souls from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from falling. If not for the special shielding of God during the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, many of us would not be here today. Indeed, the blood of Jesus Christ shielded us and delivered our souls from death.

The blood of Jesus Christ also shields us from demonic attacks and grants us victory over the devil and his agents. Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” We are also shielded from wrath and are justified by the blood of Jesus (Romans 5:9).

The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sins. 1 John 1:7 says, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” Ephesians 1:7 also tells us that we have redemption and forgiveness of sins through the blood of Jesus Christ. That blood also grants us access to God and gives us the boldness to enter into the holiest, as we see in today’s memory verse.

The blood of Jesus also speaks. Hebrews 12:24 says, “And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” I pray that in the name above all other names, you will experience and enjoy the better things Jesus’ blood has spoken and is still speaking on your behalf, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, the blood of Jesus will not speak for you or shield you if you have yet to accept Him as your Lord and Saviour. In order to be saved and shielded by Jesus’ blood, you must confess with your mouth that He is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9).

PRAYER POINT

Father, I accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. Please let His blood speak better things on my behalf and shield me from all evil, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 4-5

HYMN: What Can Wash Away My Sin

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Shielded by His Blood,” reveals one of the most powerful truths in all of Scripture: the blood of Jesus is our protection, our cleansing, our access, and our victory.

It takes us back to the Passover in Egypt, where God instructed the Israelites to mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb. That lamb was a picture of Jesus — the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. When God saw the blood, He passed over them. Death could not touch them.

That same blood is available to you today. It shields you, cleanses you, and speaks for you.

---

1. The Blood Shields Us from Death

In Exodus 12, God told the Israelites to strike the blood on their doorposts. He said, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you” (Exodus 12:13).

Psalm 116:8 says God delivers our souls from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from falling. Daddy notes that if not for God’s special shielding during the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, many of us would not be here today. The blood of Jesus shielded us and delivered our souls from death.

You may not see the dangers God has shielded you from. Thank Him for it.

---

2. The Blood Gives Us Victory Over the Enemy

The blood of Jesus shields us from demonic attacks and grants us victory over the devil and his agents. Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”

We are also shielded from wrath and justified by the blood of Jesus (Romans 5:9).

When the enemy comes with accusations, when he reminds you of your past, when he tries to make you feel unworthy — plead the blood of Jesus. The blood is your defence. The blood is your victory.

---

3. The Blood Cleanses and Gives Access

The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 says, “The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” Ephesians 1:7 tells us we have redemption and forgiveness of sins through His blood.

That same blood grants us access to God and gives us boldness to enter into the holiest (Hebrews 10:19).
The blood of Jesus washes whiter than snow.

---

4. The Blood Speaks Better Things

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

Abel’s blood cried out for vengeance. Jesus’ blood cries out for mercy, forgiveness, and redemption. Daddy prays that you will experience and enjoy the better things Jesus’ blood has spoken and is still speaking on your behalf.

When you sin, the blood of Jesus speaks forgiveness. When you are accused, the blood speaks justification. When you are weak, the blood speaks strength. When you are lost, the blood speaks redemption. The blood is always speaking on your behalf — better things than you could ever ask or imagine.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

You may be facing battles you cannot see. You may be walking through dangers you are not aware of. But the blood of Jesus is your shield.

When the enemy reminds you of your past, remind him of the blood. When fear creeps in, speak the blood. When you feel unworthy to approach God, remember that the blood gives you boldness. When you sin, run to the blood for cleansing.

The blood of Jesus will not shield you if you have not accepted Him as your Lord and Saviour. But if you confess with your mouth that He is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9). And once you are His, the blood covers you, shields you, cleanses you, and speaks for you — every single day.

---

Action Steps

1. Plead the Blood Daily — Every morning, declare: “I am covered by the blood of Jesus. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.” Make the blood your daily confession.

2. Accept Jesus if You Haven’t — If you have never surrendered your life to Christ, do it today. Confess Him as Lord. Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. Apply the blood to your life.

3. Thank God for Unseen Protection — Spend time today thanking God for all the dangers He shielded you from that you never knew about. Gratitude for unseen protection builds faith for seen battles.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for the precious blood of Jesus that shields me, cleanses me, and speaks for me. I bless You for the protection I cannot see, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have taken the blood of Jesus for granted. Forgive me for trying to fight battles in my own strength, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, I plead the blood of Jesus over my life, my family, my home, and my destiny. Let the blood cover us and shield us from all evil, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, by the blood of Jesus, I overcome the enemy. Every accusation, every attack, every plan of darkness — let it be scattered by the power of the blood, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, let the blood of Jesus cleanse me from every sin. Wash me whiter than snow. Let no stain remain, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, by the blood of Jesus, give me boldness to enter into Your presence. Let nothing keep me from You. Let nothing separate me from Your love, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, let the blood of Jesus speak better things on my behalf. Let it speak mercy, favour, healing, breakthrough, and victory over my life, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 14 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 13 October 2026 devotional for today is YOUR BACKGROUND DOES NOT MATTER.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 12 October 2026 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 13 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOUR BACKGROUND DOES NOT MATTER

MEMORISE:

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
Psalm 113:7

READ: 1 Samuel 2:2-9

There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
6 The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
7 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.
9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 13 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In 1 Kings 17:1, the Bible introduces us to a man of God named Elijah. Interestingly, the Bible did not even mention his father’s name. It is even more interesting when you consider that even Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, had his father’s name mentioned in the Bible, as he was referred to as blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, even though he was a beggar. In Elijah’s case, however, it was quite different, as the Bible only mentioned the name of his town – even his tribe was not mentioned. I can relate well to this because I am also the son of someone people might call a nobody. This is why I am convinced that if God can achieve great things through Elijah and me, despite our obscure backgrounds, He can achieve even greater things through anyone.

When it comes to what God can do in a person’s life, who they are, where they come from, their family background, as well as their social and financial status, do not matter. In 1 Timothy 1:15, Apostle Paul said that he was the chief of sinners. Before he died, however, he was able to boldly say in 2 Corinthians 11:5, “…I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.” It does not matter how lowly you might have started out in life; God can elevate you to the top. I pray for you today that no matter what your past looked like, the grace of God will lift you to the very top, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, I want you to know that if you completely surrender your life to God, you will end up in glory. Elijah’s father’s name was not mentioned in the Bible because it was not a factor in the things God wanted to do in the prophet’s life. No matter who your earthly father is, if God is your heavenly Father, you are a prime candidate for His glory. He delights in using the foolish things of this world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27). If people mock and despise you because of your background, please don’t be bothered. Just ensure that you surrender your life to Jesus, and He will elevate you. As we see in today’s Bible reading, He raises beggars from the dunghill to set them among princes and makes them inherit the throne of glory.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please lift me up from obscurity and set me among princes, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 1-3

HYMN: Blessed Assurance

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Your Background Does Not Matter,” delivers a liberating truth: where you come from does not determine where God can take you. Your family name, your social status, your financial background — none of it limits what God can do in your life.

It uses Elijah as an example. A prophet so mighty that he called down fire from heaven — yet the Bible never even mentions his father’s name. If God could use a man with no recorded lineage, He can use anyone. Including you.

---

1. Elijah: A Prophet With No Pedigree

In 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah appears on the scene with no introduction except his town. His father’s name is not mentioned. His tribe is not mentioned. Compare that to Bartimaeus — a blind beggar — who at least had his father’s name recorded (Mark 10:46). Elijah had less.

Yet this same Elijah stood before kings, called down fire, and was taken to heaven without tasting death.

Your lack of connections does not disqualify you. Your unknown family name does not disqualify you. He is looking for surrendered hearts.

---

2. Paul: From Chief of Sinners to Chief of Apostles

Daddy points to Paul. In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul called himself the chief of sinners. Yet before he died, he boldly declared in 2 Corinthians 11:5, “I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.”

It does not matter how lowly you started. God can elevate you to the top.

Your past does not disqualify you from a great future. Paul persecuted the church. He approved the killing of Stephen. Yet God turned him into the greatest missionary the world has ever known. If God can do that for Paul, He can do it for you.

---

3. If God Is Your Father, You Are a Candidate for Glory

Daddy says plainly: if you completely surrender your life to God, you will end up in glory. Elijah’s father’s name was not a factor in what God wanted to do in his life. Your earthly father’s identity is not a factor either.

No matter who your earthly father is, if God is your heavenly Father, you are a prime candidate for His glory. God delights in using the foolish things of the world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27).

If people mock you because of where you come from, don’t be bothered. Surrender your life to Jesus, and He will elevate you. As today’s reading says, He raises beggars from the dunghill and sets them among princes.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

Maybe you come from a family that nobody respects. Maybe you grew up in poverty. Maybe you were told you would never amount to anything. Maybe your father was absent, or your mother was struggling. Maybe your surname carries shame.

Hear this: Your background does not matter to God. He is not limited by where you started. He raises the poor from the dust. He lifts the needy from the dunghill. He sets them among princes.

Surrender your life to Jesus. Stay faithful. Stay humble. And watch God write a story through you that will make people marvel — not at where you came from, but at where God brought you to.

---

Action Steps

1. Surrender Fully to God — Stop making excuses based on your background. Give your life completely to Jesus. Let Him be your Father, your identity, and your future.

2. Reject Every Label from Your Past — If people have called you a nobody, reject that label. If you have believed lies about your worth, renounce them. Your identity is in Christ.

3. Stay Faithful in the Process — Like David, stay faithful in the field. Like Elijah, stay obedient in the hidden place. Your promotion is coming.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You are not limited by my background. Thank You for choosing me not because of who I am, but because of who You are, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for believing the lies that my background disqualifies me. Forgive me for looking down on myself because of where I come from, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, I surrender my life completely to You. Be my Father, my identity, and my future. Let Your glory be seen in me, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, You raise the poor from the dust and lift the needy from the dunghill. Lift me up today. Set me among princes, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, silence every voice that mocks me because of my background. Let my testimony silence the critics and bring glory to Your name, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, give me the grace to stay faithful in obscurity. Help me to serve You humbly until the day of my lifting, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I decree: my background will not limit my destiny. You will use me to confound the wise and to glorify Your name, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 13 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 12 October 2026 devotional for today is KEEP YOUR LAMP BURNING.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 11 October 2026 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 12 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: KEEP YOUR LAMP BURNING

MEMORISE:

Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
Luke 12:35

READ: Matthew 25:1-9

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 12 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Knowing Jesus is the best thing that can ever happen to a person. The earlier a person knows Him, the better he or she becomes positioned to walk through life with His grace, wisdom, and power. The moment you come to Jesus, you will have access to His light (John 8:12), and you will become light too (Matthew 5:14). For any light to keep burning, however, fuel must be consistently added to it.

In today’s Bible reading, the five wise virgins had extra oil for their lamps, and this made it easy for them to refill their lamps and ensure that they kept burning when they woke up. The five foolish virgins, on the other hand, didn’t have extra oil, so they had nothing to fall back on when their lamps went out.

Beloved, the fact that you were full of the Holy Spirit yesterday does not mean that you do not need to refuel today. Yesterday’s infilling will not carry you through today’s battles. If you want your lamp to burn brightly until the Lord returns, you must keep fuelling it with the word of God and prayers.

In 1 Kings 19:5-8, the first meal the angel served Elijah was not enough for the journey he had ahead of him. The angel had to wake him up to eat again. No matter where you are in the journey of life, you need to arise and eat again, because of the journey ahead. You need to keep your lamp burning brightly because gross darkness has enveloped the earth and will continue to deepen (Isaiah 60:2). This, however, should not frighten you as God’s child because your spirit is the candle of the Lord (Proverbs 20:27), and the more you grow in your relationship with Him, the brighter your candle will shine.

Beloved, flee from sin. Do not get involved in things that will dim your light or snuff out your lamp. People who are busy struggling to acquire the things of this world will snuff out their lamps. Likewise, people who toy with sin will make their oil become polluted. This is why I shudder when I hear some preachers say that once a person becomes born again, the fellow can live as he or she likes. If you do not want your lamp to go out, you must not embrace the things that can put out your light. I pray that your lamp will keep burning brightly until the end, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to remain bright and burning for You until the end, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 27-28

HYMN: I Need Thee Every Hour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 12 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Keep Your Lamp Burning,” teaches us that salvation is not a one-time event — it is a daily walk. The moment you come to Jesus, you receive His light. But for that light to keep burning, you must keep adding fuel.

Daddy uses the parable of the ten virgins to show us that yesterday’s infilling will not carry you through today’s battles. You must keep fuelling your lamp with the Word of God and prayer.

---

1. The Wise and the Foolish Virgins

In Matthew 25, ten virgins went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were wise — they took extra oil. Five were foolish — they took no oil with them.
When the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. At midnight, the cry came: “Behold, the bridegroom cometh!” They all arose and trimmed their lamps. But the foolish ones had no oil left. They asked the wise for oil, but the wise said, “Not so, lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.”

The difference between the wise and the foolish was not their invitation — all ten were invited. It was not their lamps — all ten had lamps. The difference was the extra oil. The wise prepared for the wait. The foolish assumed what they had was enough. Don’t assume yesterday’s grace is enough for tomorrow’s battle. Keep refuelling.

---

2. Yesterday’s Infilling Won’t Carry You Through Today

The fact that you were full of the Holy Spirit yesterday does not mean you don’t need to refuel today. Yesterday’s infilling will not carry you through today’s battles.
In 1 Kings 19:5-8, the first meal the angel served Elijah was not enough for the journey ahead. The angel had to wake him up to eat again. No matter where you are in your journey, you need to arise and eat again — because of the journey ahead.

You cannot live on yesterday’s prayer. You cannot live on last Sunday’s sermon. You cannot live on a past encounter. The fuel that got you through last week will not get you through this week. You must keep coming back to the Word. You must keep coming back to prayer. Every day is a new day that requires new fuel.

---

3. Flee from Sin — It Dims Your Light

Daddy warns us clearly: flee from sin. Do not get involved in things that will dim your light or snuff out your lamp.

People who are busy struggling to acquire the things of this world will snuff out their lamps. People who toy with sin will make their oil polluted. Pastor says he shudders when he hears some preachers say that once a person becomes born again, they can live as they like. That is a lie.

If you do not want your lamp to go out, you must not embrace the things that can put out your light.
The more you entertain sin, the dimmer your light becomes. And a dim light cannot shine in a dark world. Flee from sin. Guard your oil.

Action Steps

1. Refuel Daily — Commit to a daily time of prayer and Bible study. Don’t rely on yesterday’s oil. Be intentional about filling your lamp every single day.

2. Flee from Sin — Examine your life. Is there anything you’re tolerating that is dimming your light? Confess it. Forsake it. Guard your oil.

3. Guard Against Distraction — Don’t let the pursuit of worldly things snuff out your lamp. Keep eternal things first. Stay focused on the Bridegroom.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for the light of Christ in my life. Thank You for calling me out of darkness and making me a light in this world, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have neglected my lamp. Forgive me for living on yesterday’s oil and letting my fire grow dim, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, fill me afresh with Your Holy Spirit today. Let my lamp be full of oil and my light burn brightly for You, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, help me to refuel daily through prayer and Your Word. Give me the discipline to stay close to You every single day, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, I flee from every sin that dims my light. Cleanse my heart, purify my oil, and keep my flame burning for You, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, do not let my lamp go out. When the Bridegroom comes, let me be found with a burning light and extra oil in my vessel, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, let my light shine in this dark world. Use me to draw others to You, and let my fire never go out, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 12 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 11 October 2026 devotional for today is GOD JUST ONE BREAKTHROUGH.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 10 October 2026 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 11 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: JUST ONE BREAKTHROUGH

MEMORISE:

Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalm 112:3

READ: Psalm 37:23-29

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 11 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Growing up, my father was so poor that even poor people called him poor. However, at that time, I had a friend whose father was poorer than mine. As poor as my father was, he was still able to gather enough money to send me to school for the first two years of my studies. This friend of mine, on the other hand, could not even enrol in school because his father had no money to sponsor him.

Whenever other children went to school, my friend would go around looking for a place to work. One day, someone gave him a task to clear a piece of land outside the town. While he was working, he struck something that was buried in the ground, and when he checked it, he discovered that it was a large pot filled with gold coins. The pot must have been buried several years before then, when people preferred to bury their valuables rather than take them to banks.

When my friend picked up the pot, he looked left and right, but there was nobody around him. Then, he took all the coins and went home. He took one of the coins to a goldsmith, who examined it and told him how much he was willing to pay for it. The amount was so huge that the boy exclaimed, “Ah!” The goldsmith thought that the boy knew the true value of the coin and that his exclamation was because he knew he was about to be cheated, so he said, “Alright, I will pay you double.” The boy responded again, “Ah, ah!” The goldsmith continued to bargain, and eventually, he promised to pay him five times the initial offer. The boy could not believe his luck. The goldsmith asked further, “Do you have more?” The boy replied, “Yes.” Not long after that, my friend left the village because he had now become very wealthy.

Beloved, just one divine breakthrough can transform your life for good. One of my spiritual sons lost his job, and God told him to start selling peanuts. God’s instruction, however, was for him to fry the peanuts with honey. From selling peanuts, he became so wealthy that he was able to buy private jets. When God gives you a breakthrough, you will move to a level you never even thought you could attain. However, to get that breakthrough from God, you must be intimate with Him enough to hear His instructions and obey them.

PRAYER POINT

Lord, please open my eyes to see where my breakthrough is, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 25-26

HYMN: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 11 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Just One Breakthrough,” reminds us that a single divine encounter can change your life forever. Daddy shares two powerful stories — one about a poor boy who found buried gold, and another about a spiritual son who became wealthy selling honey-fried peanuts.

The message is clear: God can transform your story in a moment. But to receive that breakthrough, you must be intimate enough with Him to hear His instructions and obey them.

---

1. A Poor Boy’s Divine Discovery

Daddy grew up poor. But he had a friend whose father was even poorer. Daddy’s father managed to send him to school for two years. His friend’s father could not send him at all.
While other children went to school, this friend would look for work. One day, he was hired to clear a piece of land outside town. While working, he struck something buried in the ground. It was a large pot filled with gold coins.

He took the coins home. He took one coin to a goldsmith, who offered a huge amount. That is how he became wealthy.
One discovery changed everything. One moment of divine favour ended years of poverty. God can do in a second what you could not do in a lifetime. Your breakthrough may be closer than you think.

---

2. From Peanuts to Private Jets

Daddy shares another story. One of his spiritual sons lost his job. God told him to start selling peanuts — but with a specific instruction: fry them with honey. He obeyed. From selling peanuts, he became so wealthy that he was able to buy private jets.

When God gives you a breakthrough, you will move to a level you never thought possible.
The instruction may seem small. The method may seem ordinary. But when God is in it, ordinary things produce extraordinary results.
Don’t despise the simple instruction. Obedience is the doorway to abundance.

---

3. Intimacy Comes Before Breakthrough

To get that breakthrough from God, you must be intimate with Him enough to hear His instructions and obey them.
The spiritual son heard God say, “Sell peanuts. Fry them with honey.” That instruction came because he had a relationship with God. If he had not been listening, he would have missed it.

Many people want breakthroughs, but they don’t want intimacy. They want the blessing without the relationship. But God’s instructions come to those who are close enough to hear His voice. Spend time with Him. Stay in His Word. Cultivate a listening heart. Your breakthrough may be hidden in a word you haven’t heard yet.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We all have moments when we feel stuck. Maybe you’ve been struggling financially. Maybe you’ve been waiting for a job. Maybe you’ve been praying for a breakthrough that seems delayed.

But today’s message reminds us: It only takes one. One divine encounter. One instruction obeyed. One open door. One favour.

Don’t give up. Stay close to God. Listen for His voice. Obey what He tells you — even if it seems small or strange. Your breakthrough is coming. And when it comes, it will change everything.

---

Action Steps

1. Cultivate Intimacy with God — Spend time in prayer and the Word daily. Ask God to speak to you about your breakthrough. Learn to recognise His voice.

2. Obey Every Instruction, No Matter How Small — If God tells you to do something — even something that seems insignificant — do it. Your obedience may be the doorway to your miracle.

3. Refuse to Despise Small Beginnings — Don’t look down on where you are now. God often starts small to end big. Stay faithful. Stay hopeful.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You are the God who gives breakthroughs. Thank You for the testimonies of those who have experienced Your supernatural turnarounds, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for doubting that my situation can change. Forgive me for despising small beginnings and for being impatient with Your process, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, draw me closer to You. Give me an intimate relationship with You, so I can hear Your instructions clearly and obey them quickly, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I ask for just one breakthrough that will change my story. Open doors no man can shut. Bring favour and opportunity my way, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, give me the grace to obey You completely — even when Your instructions seem strange or small. Let my obedience unlock my abundance, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, I refuse to remain in lack and struggle. Let wealth and riches be in my house, and let my righteousness endure forever, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I decree that my breakthrough is coming. I will move to a level I never thought possible, and I will testify of Your goodness, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 11 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 10 October 2026 devotional for today is HOLD ON TO JESUS.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 9 October 2025 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 10 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HOLD ON TO JESUS

MEMORISE:

The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
Haggai 2:9

READ: Psalm 105:16-22

Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:
19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.
20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 10 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Have you ever faced a situation that seemed overwhelming to handle? You might have asked a lot of questions like, “Why doesn’t God just promote me? Why do I have to go through these unpleasant situations before He takes me to the next level?” Joseph probably asked these questions as he went from one unpleasant situation to another. Just when he thought everything was fine in Potiphar’s house, God introduced the prison to refine him further.

However, when God was through with him, he became so blessed that the destiny of nations and generations depended on him. Today’s Bible reading tells us about how he moved from being a servant to being a ruler. The word of the Lord tested Joseph (Psalm 105:19), and when God saw that he was ready for the highest level of blessing, the king sent for him, freed him from prison, and made him a ruler in Egypt. Beloved, I pray for you today that God will promote you to a higher level and make you stand before kings, in Jesus’ name.

Some people receive what appear to be automatic promotions. Such people seem not to do anything before they experience a blessing. This is good, and many people love such promotions. However, this is not often the case for everyone. Some people undergo numerous trials to the point where they begin to wonder why they must endure such daunting challenges before being promoted. If you are currently going through such trials, don’t despair. Even though your beginning may be small, your end will greatly increase, in Jesus’ name (Job 8:7).

In Genesis 32:6-7, Esau, who got a ‘remnant’ blessing, became so mighty that he had 400 bodyguards. Without doubt, he was a great man. This means that, regardless of how challenging your beginning might have been, you can still experience significant positive changes in the latter part of your life. It doesn’t matter how you start; what matters is how you end.

Beloved, no matter what you may be going through currently, hold on to Jesus. Don’t seek shortcuts from the world; instead, follow God’s due process, and you will surely enter into the glorious future He has prepared for you. I am sure of this because Christ in you is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). I pray that when you face trials, you will be found faithful, ready, and well-positioned for your next-level blessing, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me not to take shortcuts but to follow Your due process as You take me to my next level of blessings, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 23-24

HYMN: Standing on the Promises

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Hold On to Jesus,” speaks to everyone who has ever wondered, “Why must I go through this before God promotes me?”

Joseph’s story is used to show us that trials are not punishments — they are preparations. And the key to making it through is simple: hold on to Jesus. Don’t seek shortcuts. Follow God’s process. Your latter glory will be greater than your former.

---

1. Joseph’s Journey: From Pit to Palace

Joseph went from one unpleasant situation to another. Just when things seemed fine in Potiphar’s house, he was thrown into prison. It looked like God had forgotten him. But God was refining him.

Psalm 105:19 says, “Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.” The trial was not a detour — it was the path. And when God was through with Joseph, he became so blessed that the destiny of nations depended on him.

Your trial is not your rejection. It is your refinement.

---

2. Not Everyone Gets an Automatic Promotion

Daddy notes that some people receive what appear to be automatic promotions. They seem to do nothing before they are blessed. That is good — and many people love such promotions.

But that is not everyone’s story. Some people undergo numerous trials to the point where they wonder why they must endure so much before being promoted. If you are in that season, don’t despair. Job 8:7 says, “Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.”

Don’t compare your journey to someone else’s. Their path is not your path. Their timeline is not your timeline. God is not unfair — He is strategic. What He is building in you through this trial cannot be built any other way.

---

3. It’s Not How You Start — It’s How You End

Look at Esau. Though he received a ‘remnant’ blessing, he became so mighty that he had 400 bodyguards (Genesis 32:6-7). He was a great man.

This means that regardless of how challenging your beginning was, you can still experience significant positive change in the latter part of your life. It doesn’t matter how you start — what matters is how you end.

God specializes in turning messes into messages and trials into testimonies. Hold on. Your latter glory is coming.

---

4. Deeper Understanding

Romans 8:18 — “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Your current pain is real, but it is temporary. The glory ahead is eternal. Don’t let the weight of today blind you to the weight of tomorrow.

1 Peter 5:10 — “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
Notice the order: after you have suffered a while, God will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. The suffering is not the end — it is the setup for the settling.

---

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We live in a world that loves shortcuts. Fast money. Quick success. Instant results. And when God’s process takes longer than we expect, we are tempted to run ahead of Him.

Hold on to Jesus. Don’t seek shortcuts. Follow God’s due process.

Your trial may be long. Your prayers may feel unanswered. Your progress may seem slow. But God has not forgotten you. He is refining you. He is preparing you. And when He is through, you will stand before kings.

Christ in you is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). Hold on to Him.

---

Action Steps

1. Don’t Run Ahead of God — Resist the temptation to take shortcuts. Refuse ungodly options. Trust God’s timing, even when it feels slow.

2. Stay Faithful in the Process — Keep serving, keep praying, keep obeying. Be faithful in the small things while you wait for the big things.

3. Remember Your Latter Glory — Write down Haggai 2:9 and Job 8:7. Place them where you can see them daily. Let them remind you that your best days are ahead.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for Your faithfulness in every season of my life. Thank You for the trials that refine me and the process that prepares me, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for complaining during my trials and for being impatient with Your process. Forgive me for comparing my journey to others, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, give me the grace to hold on to Jesus. When the trial is long and the wait is hard, keep my eyes fixed on You, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, deliver me from the temptation of shortcuts. I refuse to take the easy way out. I will follow Your due process, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, let my latter glory be greater than my former. Turn every pit into a palace and every prison into a promotion, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, when the word of the Lord tries me, let me be found faithful. Let me not fail the test, but come out refined like gold, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I declare that I will stand before kings. My small beginning shall greatly increase, and I will testify of Your grace, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 10 October 2026 Devotional PDF

The Open Heaven 9 October 2026 devotional for today is DEALING WITH MOUNTAINS.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 8 October 2026 Devotional

---

OPEN HEAVENS 9 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DEALING WITH MOUNTAINS

MEMORISE:

Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it.
Zechariah 4:7

READ: Job 9:1-6

Then Job answered and said,
2 I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?
3 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
5 Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.
6 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 9 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Several years ago, a highly-placed woman in society walked into my office one morning and claimed that God had told her I was her husband. I responded in shock, “How can God tell you that I’m your husband when I’m happily married and you are also married?” She kept insisting that I was her husband, and when I realised she would not leave me alone, I involved the police, and she was instructed to stop coming to Redemption City.

However, she wasn’t deterred. At one point, she threatened my wife that if she didn’t allow her to marry me, she would kill her. One time, I travelled to London to prepare our Sunday School manual, and I didn’t tell anyone about my trip because I wanted to work quietly. Surprisingly, as soon as I got to the house I was to stay at, the phone rang. When I picked up the phone, that same woman was on the line. She said, “Welcome. I have been waiting for you. I am at the next bus stop, and I will be with you in a few minutes.”

At that point, I threatened her that I would call the police, and they would be waiting for her if she came. After dropping the phone, I turned to God and said, “Father, You have to help me.” He replied, “As long as you allow the mountain to stay, it will.” At that point, I realised that I had been tolerating the devil like Paul did until he got tired and commanded an evil spirit to leave a girl in Acts 16:16-18. So, I said a simple prayer to God about the matter, and He saw to it that she never bothered me again. I pray that the Almighty God will deal with those who will not let you rest, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, God can deal with any mountains in your path in different ways. He can give you the strength to climb and walk over them, or turn them into plains like He did for Zerubbabel in today’s memory verse. Regardless of the method He decides to use, you must understand that as long as you are comfortable with a mountain in your life, it will stay put. However, the moment you rise in prayer to confront it, God will show up and reveal how to address the mountain to you. May God give you the grace to overcome any mountain in your path, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Dear Lord, please arise and deal with any mountain in my life, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 21-22

HYMN: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 9 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

oday’s devotional, “Dealing with Mountains,” teaches us a powerful lesson: mountains don’t move until we confront them. Daddy shares a personal testimony that shows how tolerating a problem keeps it alive — but confronting it in prayer brings God on the scene.

The message is simple: as long as you’re comfortable with a mountain in your life, it will stay. The moment you rise in prayer, God will show you how to deal with it.

---

1. The Woman Who Wouldn’t Leave

Daddy shares a striking story. A highly-placed woman walked into his office claiming God had told her he was her husband. He was shocked — he was happily married, and so was she. She refused to leave him alone. He involved the police. She was warned to stay away from Redemption City. But she wasn’t deterred. She even threatened to kill his wife.

After much frustration, Daddy finally turned to God: “Father, You have to help me.”
God replied: “As long as you allow the mountain to stay, it will.”

How many mountains have you been tolerating? That stubborn problem you’ve learned to live with. That sin you’ve made peace with. That harassment you’ve accepted as normal. As long as you allow it, it stays. But the moment you confront it, God moves.

---

2. Stop Tolerating What God Wants You to Confront

That experience taught Daddy something. He realized he had been tolerating the devil the way Paul did — until Paul got tired and commanded an evil spirit to leave a girl in Acts 16:16-18.

So Daddy said a simple prayer about the matter — and God saw to it that the woman never bothered him again.

You’ve adjusted your life around it. You’ve made excuses for it. But today, God is saying: Stop tolerating it. Rise up and pray.

---

3. God Deals with Mountains in Different Ways

Daddy explains that God can deal with mountains differently:

• He can give you strength to climb and walk over them.
• He can turn them into plains like He did for Zerubbabel.

Regardless of the method, the principle is the same: as long as you are comfortable with a mountain, it will stay. The moment you rise in prayer to confront it, God will show up and reveal how to address it.

---

4. Deeper Understanding

Matthew 17:20 — “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
A tiny seed of faith is enough to move a mountain. Your faith doesn’t need to be perfect — it just needs to be real.

Mark 11:23 — “Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”
Jesus says speak to the mountain — not about the mountain. Stop complaining about your problem and start commanding it to move.

---

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We all have mountains — stubborn situations that refuse to shift. A health issue. A financial burden. A marital struggle. A child who has wandered. A recurring temptation.

And many of us have learned to live with them. We’ve accepted them as part of our story. We’ve stopped praying about them.

But today, Daddy is telling us: Stop tolerating what God wants you to confront. Rise up. Pray. Speak to your mountain. And watch God move — either by giving you strength to climb, or by turning the mountain into a plain.

---

Action Steps

1. Identify the Mountain You’ve Been Tolerating — What problem have you learned to live with? Write it down. Name it. Stop pretending it’s not there.

2. Confront It in Prayer — Don’t just complain about it. Pray about it with authority. Speak to that mountain in Jesus’ name. Ask God to either move it or give you strength to climb it.

3. Refuse to Settle — Make a decision today: you will no longer be comfortable with that mountain. You will keep praying until something changes.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You are the God who removes mountains. Thank You for hearing me when I call and for fighting my battles, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for tolerating mountains that You want me to confront. Forgive me for getting comfortable with problems instead of praying about them, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, give me the grace to rise up in prayer. Let me not be silent about the mountains in my life any longer, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I speak to every mountain in my life: be removed and cast into the sea! You shall not stay where God has not planted you, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, deal with every stubborn situation that will not let me rest. Every harassment, every hindrance, every obstacle — let it be removed today, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, if You choose to keep the mountain, give me strength to climb it. Let me emerge victorious on the other side, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I decree that no mountain shall stand against me. Every mountain shall become a plain, and I shall testify of Your grace, in Jesus’ name.

Facebook: RCCG Live

Read RCCG Open Heaven Devotional for Tomorrow

Download Open Heaven 9 October 2026 Devotional PDF