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The Open Heaven 8 September 2026 devotional for today is FROM STEADY PROMOTION TO EXTRAORDINARY PROMOTION.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FROM STEADY PROMOTION TO EXTRAORDINARY PROMOTION

MEMORISE:

Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Psalm 37:3

READ: Genesis 26:1-14

And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar.
2 And the Lord appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:
3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;
4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;

5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
6 And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:
7 And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.
8 And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife.
9 And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife; and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her.
10 And Abimelech said, What is this thou hast done unto us? one of the people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou shouldest have brought guiltiness upon us.

11 And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.
12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him.
13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:
14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Steady promotion happens when, if nothing goes wrong, and a fellow works diligently, he or she progresses to the next stage. After that, the fellow moves on to the next stage and continues to progress steadily.

A great example of steady promotion can be seen in the case of Isaac in our Bible reading for today. There was a famine in the land, and things were really difficult.

However, he obeyed God’s instruction not to relocate, sowed in the land, and reaped a hundredfold return. He did not stop there; rather, he kept sowing and reaping until he waxed great. Things continued to progress steadily for him until he attained a very great height.

Steady promotions are good because they represent a slow but steady ascent. Those who experience steady promotion move predictably from point A to B, to C, and then to point D.

The challenge with steady promotion, however, is that it only increases by addition, while extraordinary promotion increases by multiplication.

For example, when you keep adding 2 and 2, you will need to add a lot of 2s before you can get to 2,000, while on the other hand, if you were multiplying, you would arrive at 2,000 a lot faster.

God desires for His children to progress from the realm of ‘steady promotion’ to that of ‘extraordinary promotion’ where they will experience exponential liftings that will cause people to marvel. For example, Joshua experienced steady promotion from serving as a servant to Moses (Exodus 33:11) to becoming a spy for Israel (Numbers 13:1-16).

Later on, he experienced an extraordinary promotion and became Moses’ appointed successor (Numbers 27:18-21) before eventually becoming the Commander of Israel (Joshua 1).

God does not just want you to have life; He wants you to have it abundantly (John 10:10). He wants you to have much more than you currently do, and He wants to make you a thousand times more than you currently are (Deuteronomy 1:11). When something jumps from one to one thousand, it is no longer operating under natural laws of progression; rather, it is operating by exponential or supernatural laws. This is the pattern that God wants your promotion to follow.

Beloved, my prayer for you is that you will begin to experience rapid and accelerated extraordinary promotions in all areas of your life, starting from today, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Steady promotions are good, but God desires that you also experience extraordinary promotions.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 44-46

Hymn: I’m Pressing On

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 8 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

In today’s message, From Steady Promotion to Extraordinary Promotion, Daddy Adeboye teaches us that while progress is good, God has a level of lifting that goes beyond human logic.

The Beauty of Steady Promotion

Steady promotion is what happens when you are diligent and things go “right.” It is a predictable, step-by-step climb—moving from point A to B, then to C.

Isaac is a perfect example of this. Even though there was a massive famine, Isaac stayed in the land because God told him to. He didn’t just sit around; he sowed seeds in that difficult land. Because of his obedience and hard work, the Bible says he “waxed great” and “went forward” until he became very great. This shows us that even in “dry” seasons, if we trust in the Lord and do good, we will be fed and grow steadily.

The Shift to Extraordinary Promotion

Daddy points out a big difference: Steady promotion is like addition (2+2), but extraordinary promotion is like multiplication (2×1000). While steady growth is good, Daddy explains that God wants to take you to a realm of exponential lifting that makes people marvel.

Think about Joshua. He started as a simple servant to Moses. Then he became a spy. That was steady progress. But then, God gave him an extraordinary promotion—he didn’t just move up one rank; he became Moses’ successor and the Commander of all Israel. He jumped from being a helper to being the leader of millions!

Why Does God Want This for You?

Pastor reminds us that God doesn’t just want us to survive; He wants us to have life “abundantly” (John 10:10). The Bible even says He wants to make you “a thousand times more than you currently are” (Deuteronomy 1:11). When you move from one to a thousand, you are no longer following natural laws; you are walking in the supernatural.

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Action Steps

1. Obey Instructions: Just like Isaac stayed in Gerar when it was hard, ask God for the grace to obey His specific instructions for your life, even when they don’t make sense.
2. Keep Sowing: Don’t wait for the economy to get better. Sow your time, talents, and resources where you are right now.
3. Serve Diligently: Joshua’s extraordinary lifting started with being a faithful servant to Moses. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your heart.
4. Trust the Process: Maintain a steady walk with God through “doing good,” knowing that He is the one who brings the increase.

Prayer Points

• Father, thank You for the steady progress You have given me so far.
• Father, please give me the grace to be totally obedient to Your instructions, just like Isaac was.
• Lord, according to Your Word, make me a thousand times more than I am today!
• Father, let me experience an extraordinary promotion that will cause the world to marvel at Your goodness in my life.
• In Jesus’ name, I decree that I am moving from the realm of addition to the realm of supernatural multiplication.

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The Open Heaven 7 September 2026 devotional for today is THE ULTIMATE PROMOTER.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE ULTIMATE PROMOTER

MEMORISE:

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

READ: 1 Samuel 2:7-9

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.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

When I was studying for my Master’s degree, there was a young man who was working in a professor’s office as a messenger. In those days, there were no mobile phones, so whenever someone called the office phone to speak with the professor, the boy would answer the phone first before taking it to the professor.

Most times, however, whenever he answered the phone, the people on the other end of the call would say, “Prof,” thinking it was the professor who had answered. After some time, the boy began to call himself ‘Prof, and people joined in, jokingly calling him the same.

One day, he said to himself, “Hey, I know that people jokingly call me ‘Prof, but I can really become a professor.” By the time I left the University of Lagos as a lecturer, he was already studying for his PhD.

Today’s Bible reading says that God can lift beggars from the dunghill and sit them among princes. I can relate to this because I had no shoes for the first 18 years of my life, yet by God’s special grace, I have met many heads of state and engaged in lengthy conversations with them. The same God who promoted me can also promote you, if you surrender all to Him.

Some people experience what can be called ‘normal promotions in life. A good example of this is when people make steady progress in their careers. They might get salary increases once every year, and as they work hard, they get promoted once every five years. While this is good, I know that God has greater plans for His children.

In John 10:10. Jesus said that He came to the earth that we might have life and have it more abundantly. God wants you to enjoy promotion that is beyond normal; He wants you to enjoy supernatural promotion. David was someone who experienced supernatural promotion. One day, he was on the field tending his father’s sheep, and the next day, the Ultimate Promoter arranged for him to be anointed as a king (1 Samuel 16:11-13).

Beloved, the key to experiencing supernatural promotion is to humble yourself before God and live in total obedience to Him. When you do this, He will exalt you in due time and crown your life with His glory (1 Peter 5:6). I pray that the Ultimate Promoter will give you a supernatural promotion before the end of this year, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, I ask for supernatural promotion in every area of my life, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 41-43

Open Heavens HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

In today’s devotional, The Ultimate Promoter, Pastor Adeboye teaches us that true elevation doesn’t come from human effort alone, but from the Almighty God who is the “lifter up of mine head”. This message is a powerful reminder that where you start in life does not determine where God will take you.

The God of Total Transformation

The foundation of this message is that God has the absolute power to change any story. As Daddy points out using 1 Samuel 2:7-8, the Lord can take a beggar from a dunghill and seat them among princes. This isn’t just poetry; it’s a reality.

Pastor shares a beautiful story from his university days about a messenger who started calling himself “Prof” jokingly because he answered the professor’s phone. Eventually, that young man caught a vision of his potential and began studying for his PhD. This shows that supernatural promotion starts with how you see yourself through God’s eyes.

Normal vs. Supernatural Promotion

Daddy distinguishes between two types of progress:

• Normal Promotion: This is the steady, “hard work” progress we see in careers—getting a raise every year or a promotion every five years.
• Supernatural Promotion: This is what Jesus promised in John 10:10—life “more abundantly”. It’s what happened to David, who went from tending sheep one day to being anointed king the next (1 Samuel 16:11-13).

Daddy’s Personal Testimony

Pastor’s own life is the greatest evidence of this message. He shares that for the first 18 years of his life, he had no shoes. Yet, because of God’s special grace, he now sits and converses with heads of state. If the Ultimate Promoter could do that for a shoeless boy from a humble village, He can certainly do it for you if you surrender all to Him.

The Secret Key: Humility and Obedience

The devotional concludes with the “how-to.” Supernatural promotion isn’t accidental. 1 Peter 5:6 tells us to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand so He can exalt us in due time. Daddy emphasizes that the keys are humility and total obedience. When you stop trying to “prevail by strength” and start leaning on God, He takes over your promotion.

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Action Steps

1. Surrender All: Evaluate your life and ensure you are fully surrendered to God’s will, not just seeking His hands for a blessing.
2. Change Your Language: Like the messenger who called himself “Prof,” start speaking over your life according to your God-given destiny, not your current circumstances.
3. Practice Humility: Look for ways to serve others and remain humble, knowing that God only exalts the lowly.
4. Diligence in Obedience: Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and obey even the “small” instructions He gives you.

Prayer Points

• Father, thank You for being the glory and the lifter of my head.
• Father, take me from the “dunghill” of my current limitations and seat me among the princes of this world.
• Lord, please grant me a supernatural promotion that defies human logic before this year ends.
• Father, give me the grace to remain humble and totally obedient to You so that Your name can be glorified in my success.
• In Jesus’ name, I decree that I will no longer struggle by my own strength, but I will soar by Your grace.

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The Open Heaven 6 September 2026 devotional for today is LEARN FROM OTHERS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LEARN FROM OTHERS

MEMORISE:

The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 1:2

READ: Hebrews 6:11-12

11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Today’s memory verse says that there is nothing new under the sun. This means that if you are trying to achieve something, someone else has achieved the same thing or something similar before.

Therefore, if you study that person and follow the principles the fellow lived by and the steps he or she took, you should also achieve the same result.

This is why you must make it a habit t learn from the people you admire and seek to emulate. When you study their lifestyles and actions and add your knowledge and experience to that, you will be positioned to achieve even greater things than they did.

I always tell my children who want to be like me,

“While everyone is focusing on the glory, pay attention to the story.” God is not a respecter of persons (Acts 10:34); whatever He has done for me, He is ready to do for anyone if they follow the principles I follow.

When I became a Christian, I devoted quality time to studying the lives of the people who inspired me in the Bible, as I wanted to emulate them. For example, I spent three years studying Elijah. I loved Elijah because he was a man who could say a short prayer, and fire would fall. I loved his audacity and saw that the principles that powered his life were a devoted prayer altar and an unwavering focus on his God-given assignment.

After studying Elijah for three years, I discovered Elisha, a man who possessed a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, and I shifted my focus to studying him for several years as well. I have also studied Paul because he was a scholar (Acts 22:3), and he was mightily anointed. Studying the lives of these men has shown me what I must do to remain eternally relevant in God’s plan.

Beloved, God has put numerous men and women in His word for you to study and emulate.

Additionally, there are also people you can learn from in the present and in recent history. Don’t deprive yourself of the wealth of knowledge and wisdom you can glean from studying others. Learn from their successes and even their failures and mistakes so you can know how to avoid the same or similar errors.

I pray that the Almighty God will point you towards great men and women you can learn from who will help you to fulfil your glorious destiny in Him, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

When you study others, you will glean and gather wisdom for living.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 39-40

Open Heavens HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

In this devotional, Pastor Adeboye teaches us a powerful secret for success: learning from those who have gone before us. He starts with the truth in Ecclesiastes 1:9, reminding us that “there is no new thing under the sun”. If you have a goal, someone has likely achieved it already, and by studying their steps, you can achieve similar or even greater results.

Understanding the Message

Daddy emphasizes that we shouldn’t just admire people’s success; we must “pay attention to the story” behind the “glory”. God doesn’t have favourites; He follows principles. As Acts 10:34 says, He is no respecter of persons. If you follow the same spiritual laws a successful person followed, God will do for you what He did for them.

Biblical and Life Examples

• Elijah: Daddy shared that he spent three years studying Elijah because he wanted to see “fire fall”. He discovered that Elijah’s power came from a devoted prayer altar and a singular focus on his God-given assignment.
• Elisha: After Elijah, Pastor studied Elisha to understand how to obtain a “double portion” of the Spirit.
• The Apostle Paul: Daddy also studied Paul, who combined deep academic scholarship with a mighty anointing to stay relevant in God’s plan.
• Modern Mentors: We are encouraged to look at both biblical figures and people in recent history, learning from their successes and their mistakes so we don’t repeat their errors.

Action Steps

1. Identify Your Models: Choose 2–3 people (from the Bible or real life) who have achieved what you desire in your walk with God or your career.
2. Study the “Story”: Don’t just watch their current success. Read about their early days, their habits, and the principles they live by.
3. Be Diligent: Like Hebrews 6:11-12 suggests, don’t be “slothful.” Be a diligent follower of those who inherited promises through faith and patience.

Prayer Points

• Father, please point me towards the right men and women I need to learn from to fulfil my destiny.
• Lord, give me the wisdom and discipline to study the lives of others and apply the right principles to my own life.
• Father, help me to learn from the mistakes of others so that I may avoid the same pitfalls in my journey
• Lord, as I study the lives of others, give me the discernment to see the “story” behind the “glory” so that I can apply the right principles and achieve even greater results in my own life

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The Open Heaven 5 September 2026 devotional for today is HOLINESS AND DIVINE BLESSINGS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HOLINESS AND DIVINE BLESSINGS

MEMORISE:

Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalm 37:4

READ: Luke 5:1-9

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

6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

I always tell my children that holiness is doing whatever God says wholeheartedly and promptly.

When He says, “Sit down,” I respond immediately, “Yes, Lord.”

When He says, “Stand,” my response is, “Yes, Lord.”

When He says, “Eat,” I do not hesitate before saying, “Yes, Lord,” and when He says, “Fast,” my response is still “Yes, Lord”, and I’ll start immediately.

Just do what God asks wholeheartedly and promptly, then leave the rest to Him – that is all holiness is.

It is an aberration for a person to be holy and die in poverty. That is why I do not focus on preaching about prosperity; instead, I focus on preaching about holiness. When you are truly holy, there will be times when God will give you instructions that will lead to receiving blessings from Him if you obey Him. However, anyone who decides to argue with God at such times will miss out on the blessing He has prepared for him or her.

That is why David said in Psalm 37:25:
I have been young and now am old; Yet have l not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

In today’s Bible reading, Jesus needed a boat to preach to the multitude of people who had gathered, as they wanted to hear the word of God from Him. He got into Peter’s boat and asked him to move a little away from the land. Peter’s response was, “Yes, Lord.” After the Lord finished His sermon, He turned to Peter and asked him to launch out into the deep. For lending his boat to the Lord, God wanted to reward Peter, and the reward came in a massive way.

Before Jesus came on the scene, Peter was battling with failure and frustration; he had toiled all night and caught nothing. However, the moment he told Jesus ‘yes’ and released his boat to the Lord, he put himself in position for a windfall of God’s blessing. He caught so many fishes that his net broke. His blessing was so great that his neighbours partook in it; both Peter’s ship and his neighbours’ were so filled with fishes that they began to sink.

Beloved, you cannot live a life of holiness, which can be seen through your obedience to God, and be frustrated or stranded. When you obey God in everything, He will respond by blessing you in every area of your life.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to obey all Your instructions promptly and wholeheartedly, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 36-38

Open Heavens HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

In this Open Heaven message, Daddy teaches us that holiness is not a complex or scary concept; it is simply doing whatever God says wholeheartedly and promptly. Whether God tells you to sit, stand, eat, or fast, a holy person’s immediate response is “Yes, Lord” without hesitation.

The Key to Divine Prosperity

Pastor explains that holiness is actually the foundation for true prosperity. He notes that it is an aberration for a holy person to die in poverty. Instead of focusing solely on preaching about money, Daddy focuses on holiness because being truly holy puts you in a position to hear specific instructions from God that lead to massive blessings. As David testified in Psalm 37:25, the righteous are never forsaken, nor do their children have to beg for bread.

The Lesson from Peter’s Boat

The story of Peter in Luke 5:1-9 perfectly illustrates this “obedience-blessing” connection:

• The Problem: Peter was facing total failure and frustration, having toiled all night and caught nothing.
• The Turning Point: Peter surrendered his boat (his career and platform) for Jesus to use for a sermon.
• The Result: Because Peter said “Yes” and obeyed the instruction to “launch out into the deep,” he received a massive reward—a catch of fish so large that his nets broke and his neighbours’ boats began to sink from the weight.

Deeper Insight: The Example of Abraham

A great Bible example of this is Abraham in Genesis 22. When God asked him to sacrifice his son, Abraham didn’t argue or delay; he rose early the next morning to obey. Because of this prompt, wholehearted obedience (which Pastor defines as holiness), God swore a blessing that affected all the nations of the earth.

In summary, Daddy reminds us that you cannot live a life of holiness through obedience and remain frustrated or stranded. When you obey God in everything, He responds by blessing you in every area of your life.

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Action Steps

1. Identify Your “Boat”: Determine what resource, talent, or time you have that God might want to use for His work, and offer it to Him today.
2. Practice Promptness: The next time you feel a nudge from the Holy Spirit to do something (like pray, give, or reach out to someone), do it immediately without arguing.
3. Delight in Him: Make it your daily goal to delight in the Lord first, trusting that He will then handle the desires of your heart.

Prayer Points

• Father, give me the grace to obey You wholeheartedly and promptly in all things.
• Lord, I surrender to You today; use my life and resources for Your glory.
• Father, let every spirit of failure and “toiling in vain” be broken in my life as I walk in holiness, in Jesus’ name.
• Lord, lead me by Your Spirit to the “deep” where my net-breaking breakthrough is waiting.

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The Open Heaven 4 September 2026 devotional for today is PRAYERS FOR LEADERS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 4 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR LEADERS

MEMORISE:

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:2

READ: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 4 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

1. Father, I thank You for all our leaders. Thank you for preserving and protecting them as they bear the responsibility of leadership.
2. Father, please make our leaders wise and understanding people who love Your will and the people. Let them know Your will and establish Your purposes in their spheres of authority, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, please strengthen our leaders in body, mind, and spirit. Help them to bear the burden of leadership effectively, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, please reveal Yourself to those in authority who are yet to experience Your glory. Let them encounter You and surrender to Your
   leadership, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, please let a revival break out among our leaders. Help those who are not living and acting according to Your will to repent, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, please surround everyone in authority with God-fearing counsellors and advisers, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, please help our leaders to be selfless and incorruptible, in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, please grant our leaders divine wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to make the right decisions at all times, in Jesus’ name.
9. Father, I commit the families and personal affairs of our leaders into Your care. Please uphold and protect all that concerns them with Your mighty hand, in Jesus’ name.
10. Father, please help our leaders to be humble enough to acknowledge their limitations. Help them embrace Your limitless grace and wisdom, in Jesus’ name.
11. Father, please protect our leaders from satanic manipulation. Do not let the devil have any influence over them, in Jesus’ name.
12. Your personal prayers for your leaders.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 33-35

Open Heavens HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

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The Open Heaven 3 September 2026 devotional for today is TRADING WITH GOD II.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: TRADING WITH GOD II

MEMORISE:

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Luke 6:38

READ: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Many years ago, God asked me what kind of pastor I wanted to be. He asked, “Do you want to be the best or the worst?” I told Him that I want to be the best. He asked further if I want to be the poorest or the richest, and I said that I want to be the richest. I have experienced being poor, and I can tell you that it is not good. For instance, for the first 18 years of my life, I had no pair of shoes because my parents could not afford any.

Shortly after God asked me what kind of pastor I wanted to be, I was at a church gathering, and it was time to give our offerings. Suddenly, God repeated the question He had asked me earlier, and I replied, “The greatest, the best, and the richest.” Then, He said, “Give Me the biggest currency note in your pocket.” That was hard, because it was a lot of money. I almost shouted, “Get behind me, satan,” but I know God’s voice, so l stammered, “Yes, yes, Lord.”

Not long after that, there was another gathering, and He asked the same question again. I gave the same answer, and He said, “Double what you have been giving Me,” so I doubled it.

Not long after that, He asked me to triple it. I did, and then He began to act.

Every day, different people would approach me to give me something, so I started to expect it.

One day, I was about to sleep when I remembered that no one had approached me to give me anything. I told God, “Daddy, I didn’t receive Your messenger today. Nobody gave me anything today.” Around midnight, somebody knocked on my door and said, “Sir, God asked me to give you this.” I asked the fellow how he could be out that late, and he said, “I know that the God who sent me to you will take care of me.”

Beloved, let me ask you, “What kind of Christian would you like to be, a poor one or a rich one?” | want you to trust God and let Him prove Himselt in your life as the Almighty Supplier. Give to Him continually out of the resources He has blessed you with, and I can assure you that a time will come when you will say to Him, “God, are these blessings not becoming too much?”

KEY POINT

God always blesses those who give to Him.

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Ezekiel 31-32

Open Heavens HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

In this edition of Open Heaven, Daddy Adeboye continues the powerful theme of “Trading with God,” focusing on how our level of giving directly dictates the level of our harvest.

Pastor emphasizes that God isn’t just looking for an offering; He is looking for a “trade” that reflects our desire for His best.

Relating the Message to Everyday Life

Most of us want the best in life—the best career, the best health, and the best for our families. Daddy shares a very personal story: when God asked what kind of pastor he wanted to be, he chose to be the best and the richest because he knew the pain of poverty, having spent his first 18 years without a single pair of shoes.

However, being the “richest” or “best” requires a specific kind of “trading”. God tested Pastor by asking him to give the biggest currency note in his pocket. Later, God asked him to double and even triple his giving. In everyday life, this means moving beyond “convenient” giving to “sacrificial” giving. If you want a “running over” blessing, you cannot use a “sparing” measure.

Bible and Life Examples

• The Law of the Harvest: As seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6, if you sow sparingly (just a little), you will reap sparingly. But if you sow bountifully (generously), you will reap bountifully.
• The Midnight Messenger: Daddy shares that after he obeyed God’s instruction to increase his giving, people began to give to him every single day. One night, when he thought the “streak” had ended, someone knocked on his door at midnight to deliver a gift because God had commanded them to do so. This shows that when you trade with God, He becomes your Almighty Supplier.
• The “Pressed Down” Blessing: Luke 6:38 reminds us that when we give, God doesn’t just give back the same amount; He ensures it is “pressed down, shaken together, and running over”.

Deepening Your Understanding with Scripture

• 2 Corinthians 9:7: “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver“. This shows that the attitude behind your trade is just as important as the amount.
• 2 Corinthians 9:8: God is able to make all grace abound toward you so that you always have all sufficiency in all things. Trading with God ensures you never run dry.

Action Steps

1. Check Your Measure: Look at your current giving. Is it “sparing” or “bountiful”? Decide today to increase your “trade” with God.
2. Give the “Biggest Note”: Next time you are moved to give, don’t look for the smallest change. Like Daddy, challenge yourself to give your “biggest” and see how God responds.
3. Trust the Supplier: Stop worrying about who will help you. Trust that as you give to God’s work, He will send “messengers” to find you, even at midnight if necessary.

Prayer Points

• Father, I thank You because You are the Almighty Supplier of all my needs.
• Father, give me the heart and the courage to give bountifully and cheerfully, never grudgingly.
• Father, just as You changed Daddy’s story from having no shoes to being blessed, change my story as I trade with You.
• Lord, let Your grace abound toward me so that I will always have all sufficiency in all things and abound to every good work.
• Father, let my harvest be so great that I will eventually ask, “God, are these blessings not becoming too much?”.

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The Open Heaven 2 September 2026 devotional for today is TRADING WITH GOD I.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: TRADING WITH GOD I

MEMORISE:

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

READ: 2 Chronicles 1:6-15

6 And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the Lord, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.
7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.
9 Now, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.
10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
13 Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel.
14 And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.
15 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Some years ago, a member of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International declared that he would cover the cost of every evangelistic programme held in his chapter throughout that year, and everyone agreed.

Later that year, the man shared the testimonies about what the Lord had done for him as a result of his giving, and the other members of the fellowship were truly amazed. Then, he offered to cover all the costs of the chapter’s evangelistic programmes for the next year, but other members of the fellowship said in unison, “No way!” They also wanted to partake of the blessings that come with giving and didn’t want the man to enjoy them alone.

In today’s Bible reading, we read that Solomon sowed a thousand burnt offerings as a sacrifice to God, and that night, God appeared to him and asked what he wanted. Solomon asked for the gift of wisdom. God granted his request and also gave him unparalleled riches, wealth, and honour.

Solomon was so blessed that the Bible tells us in 2 Chronicles 7:5 that when he gave another offering, he sacrificed 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep!

One of the many beautiful things about trading with God is that God can never owe any man. If you give Him something, He will repay you monumentally. Nobody trades with God and suffers a loss. Hebrews 11:6 calls Him a rewarder of them who diligently seek Him.

John 6:5-13 tells us the story of a boy who offered his five loaves of bread and two small fishes for Jesus to feed the multitudes. What happened next was that he witnessed one of the greatest miracles of all time, as he watched his tiny lunch multiply to feed thousands. Apart from that, he also received twelve baskets of leftover food, which I believe were given to him since it was his lunch that was used to feed the multitude. A child who came with a little lunch pack suddenly needed the help of adults to carry baskets of food back to his house.

Beloved, Ephesians 3:20 says that God can do exceeding abundantly above all that you can ask or think. This clearly shows that you can never trade with God and become worse for it. Whatever you give to God will be given back to you in multiple folds, far beyond your wildest imagination.

KEY POINT

Nobody trades with God and suffers a loss.

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Ezekiel 28-30

Open Heavens HYMN 52: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

In this devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches us a powerful principle titled “Trading with God.”

The core message is simple yet life-changing: you can never give to God and end up a loser. Daddy uses the law of sowing and reaping from Galatians 6:7 to show us that what we put into God’s kingdom determines what we get out of it.

Relating the Message to Everyday Life

Think of “trading with God” like a spiritual investment. In our world, people invest in stocks or real estate hoping for a profit. However, those markets can crash. Pastor reminds us that trading with God is the only investment with a guaranteed, monumental return.

When you give your time to serve in church, your finances to help the poor, or your talents to spread the Gospel, you aren’t “losing” those things. You are sowing them into a fertile field. As Daddy points out, God is a “rewarder of them who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6).

Bible and Life Examples

• Solomon’s Radical Sacrifice: Solomon didn’t just give a regular offering; he offered one thousand burnt offerings. This “extra mile” sacrifice moved God to appear to him that same night. When Solomon asked for wisdom to lead, God was so impressed that He added riches and honour that no king before or after him would ever match. Later, because he saw how well God paid back, Solomon increased his trade to 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep.
• The Boy with the Small Lunch: In John 6:5-13, a young boy gave his “tiny lunch” of five loaves and two fish to Jesus. Because he “traded” his meal with the Lord, he didn’t just go home full; he went home with twelve baskets of leftovers. Daddy notes that the boy likely needed adults to help him carry his “profit” home.
• The Business Man’s Testimony: Pastor shares a story about a man in a fellowship who volunteered to pay for every evangelistic programme for a year. He received so many blessings and testimonies that the following year, when he tried to do it again, the other members refused! They realized that by letting him pay for everything, they were letting him “monopolize” the blessings.

Deepening Your Understanding with Scripture

To understand this deeper, look at Ephesians 3:20, which says God can do “exceeding abundantly above all that you can ask or think”. This means when you give God your “little,” He doesn’t just give you back “a little more”—He gives back in multiple folds beyond your wildest imagination.

Action Steps

1. Identify your “Seed”: What do you have that you can trade with God? It could be your time, a specific skill, or a financial seed.
2. Give Cheerfully and Radically: Don’t just give the minimum. Like Solomon, look for opportunities to give a “thousand-fold” sacrifice that shows your love for God.
3. Be Consistent: Don’t let others take your place in giving. Stay committed to supporting the Gospel so you can stay in the flow of God’s rewards.

Prayer Points

• Father, give me the heart of a cheerful giver and the grace to never be stingy with You.
• Father, show me what “seed” I have in my hand today that can be used for Your glory.
• Father, as I trade with You, let my harvest be so great that I will need help to carry my blessings home, just like the boy with the five loaves.
• Lord, grant me the wisdom to manage the abundance You are bringing into my life, just as You did for Solomon.

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The Open Heaven 1 September 2026 devotional for today is THE LAW OF HARVEST.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE LAW OF HARVEST

MEMORISE:

While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
Genesis 8:22

READ: 1 Corinthians 15:37-44

37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

The law of harvest is one of the most powerful laws created by God. It states that ‘whatever a person sows is what he or she will reap’ (Galatians 6:7), and it is so powerful that God applied it to Himself when He wanted more children.

John 12:24 says a corn of wheat must first be sown into the ground and die before it can bring forth much fruit.

So God sowed His only begotten son (Jesus Christ), so that He might gain many more children, and Jesus would become the firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8:29).

Many years ago, there was a man in Nigeria who would hand out cash to people randomly wherever he went. People followed him everywhere he went because they knew that he would give them money. Some people wondered if he was mad, but he wasn’t; he only discovered that the more he gave out money, the more he received. Anyone who truly discovers the secret of the law of harvest would never be begged to give.

The law of harvest is so powerful that when a person sows a seed of kindness or wickedness, the fellow will harvest what he or she has sown in bountiful folds. Nobody sows a grain of corn and harvests a grain; if you sow a grain of corn, the least harvest you can expect is a cob of corn with many grains.

Job 4:8 says “…they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.” People who spend their time scheming to harm others will eventually fall into the traps they created. Likewise, if you sow kindness, you will reap an abundance of kindness. Hosea 10:12 says that when people sow in righteousness, they will reap in mercy.

Beloved, one thing you must constantly sow as a believer is good works. Dorcas could never have known that the harvest of her good works towards the widows in her community would come in the form of her being resurrected from the dead (Acts 9:36-42) – that is another mystery about the law of harvest.

Today’s Bible reading tells us that whatever is sown often returns in another form because God gives the seed a body as He pleases.

Dorcas’ seed of kindness returned in a bigger, better form as God’s gift of resurrection. Keep sowing good works, and watch God repay you in ways beyond your wildest imagination.

KEY POINT

You will reap what you sow; therefore, sow good works everywhere you go.

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Ezekiel 25-27

Open Heavens HYMN 53: ‘TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Hello there, my dear brother/sister in Christ. It is a joy to dive into today’s message with you. In this Open Heaven devotional, Daddy Adeboye teaches us about a principle that governs the entire universe: The Law of Harvest.

Understanding the Law of Harvest

Pastor starts by reminding us of a fundamental truth from Genesis 8:22: as long as the earth remains, seedtime and harvest will never cease. This isn’t just about farming; it’s a spiritual law that affects every area of your life.

Daddy points out that even God Almighty respects this law. Think about it: God wanted more children, so what did He do? He didn’t just wish for them. According to John 12:24, He sowed His only begotten Son, Jesus, like a grain of wheat into the earth. Because He sowed Jesus, He reaped a harvest of millions of children—including you and me!.

The Multiplication Effect

One beautiful thing Pastor highlights is that your harvest is always bigger than your seed. If you plant one grain of corn, you don’t get one grain back; you get a whole cob with hundreds of grains. This applies to everything:

• Kindness: If you sow a little kindness today, God will make sure you reap an abundance of it when you need it most.
• Wickedness: On the flip side, Daddy warns us using Job 4:8 that those who “plow iniquity” will reap the same. If someone spends their time trying to trip others up, they are actually digging a pit for themselves.

Real-Life and Biblical Examples

Daddy shares a story about a man in Nigeria who was famous for giving out money to strangers. People thought he was crazy, but he wasn’t. He had simply discovered that the more he gave, the more he received. He was working the law!

In the Bible, we see this with a woman named Dorcas. She didn’t just “go to church”; she sowed seeds of “good works” by making clothes for widows. When she died, those widows cried out to God, and her harvest came in a way she never expected—she was raised from the dead!. Sometimes, your harvest won’t look like your seed; God might take your “seed” of money or time and give you a “harvest” of long life, health, or a miracle.

Everyday Life Application

In your daily life, remember that every word you speak and every action you take is a seed. When you help a colleague at work, you are sowing. When you give a smile to a stranger, you are sowing. Don’t be weary in doing good, because your harvest is coming, and it will be “bountiful”.

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Action Steps

1. Identify Your Seeds: Look at your life today. What have you been sowing? If you don’t like the harvest you see (like constant conflict), change the seeds you are planting (start sowing peace).
2. Sow Purposefully: Don’t wait to be begged. Find a need today—whether it’s financial, emotional, or spiritual—and meet it.
3. Study the Word: Read 1 Corinthians 15:37-44 to understand how God transforms our small, natural seeds into glorious, spiritual harvests.

Prayer Points

• Father, please forgive me for every seed of wickedness or unkindness I have sown in the past. Let Your mercy prevail over judgment in my life.
• Lord, give me the grace to be a consistent sower of good works, just like Dorcas, everywhere I go.
• Father, help me to trust You with my seeds, knowing that You are the one who gives the increase and brings the harvest in Your perfect time.
• Lord, let my harvest be glorious and beyond my wildest imagination, to the glory of Your holy name

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The Open Heavens 31 August 2026 devotional for today is JUST KEEP SOWING.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 31 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: JUST KEEP SOWING

MEMORISE:

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9

READ: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
² Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
³ If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
⁴ He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

⁵ As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
⁶ In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 31 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Some people attain a level of success in life and believe they have reached the pinnacle of success, so they stop doing the things that helped them become successful. Before long, however, they often come to the realisation that they have begun to regress. This is why, if you have found a key that has helped you make progress in any area of your life and become successful, you must keep using it.

The moment a fellow stops doing the things that helped him or her to become successful, such a person will begin to regress.

Genesis 26:12-14 says:
Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:
For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

Isaac sowed in a time of famine because God told him not to leave the land (Genesis 26:2). He sowed the first year and had a hundred-fold return.

However, he didn’t stop there. I imagine that in the second year, he sowed again, and because he had a hundredfold more than he used to have, he sowed a hundred times more seeds than he sowed the first year and reaped an even greater harvest. I imagine that he kept sowing year after year, thereby compounding his harvest.

As a result, he continued to progress until it reached a point that his prosperity became very evident. He became so prosperous that the king of the country came to tell him that he had become mightier than the entire nation, even though he was an immigrant (Genesis 26:16). Isaac didn’t stop at one level of prosperity; he kept sowing and moving forward until an entire nation envied him.

Of a truth, it is God who gives prosperity. In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul said, ” I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Paul may plant, Apollos may water, but it is God who ultimately gives the increase. However, there will be no increase if nothing has been planted and watered.

This means that the more seeds you plant, the greater your harvest should be. Based on the principle of sowing and reaping, when a person stops planting and watering, the flow of prosperity and increase will also stop. Beloved, do not be tired of sowing because that is the key to perpetual prosperity.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the grace to keep sowing in season and out of season, in Jesus’ name.

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Ezekiel 23-24

Open Heavens HYMN 52: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 31 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Persistent sowing is the key to perpetual harvest. Do not grow tired of doing good—your harvest is coming. The moment you stop sowing, the flow of increase stops.

BIBLE READING: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

This passage encourages persistent sowing: “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.” It calls for sowing in the morning and evening, for you do not know which will prosper. It warns against waiting for perfect conditions and reminds us that sowing is always worthwhile.

The Danger of Stopping After Success

“Some people attain a level of success in life and believe they have reached the pinnacle of success, so they stop doing the things that helped them become successful. Before long, however, they often come to the realisation that they have begun to regress.”

If You Stop Doing What Got You There	The Result
You begin to regress	The increase stops
You lose what you gained	Your prosperity fades
You think you have arrived	You start declining

“This is why, if you have found a key that has helped you make progress in any area of your life and become successful, you must keep using it. The moment a fellow stops doing the things that helped him or her to become successful, such a person will begin to regress.”

Isaac’s Example: Continuous Sowing Produced Continuous Increase

“Genesis 26:12-14 says: Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great.”

Genesis 26:12-14 – “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great.”

What Isaac Did	The Result
Sowed in a time of famine	Received a hundredfold
Did not stop sowing	He went forward
Continued planting	He became very great

“He sowed the first year and had a hundred-fold return. However, he didn’t stop there. I imagine that in the second year, he sowed again, and because he had a hundredfold more than he used to have, he sowed a hundred times more seeds than he sowed the first year and reaped an even greater harvest.”

Year One	Year Two	The Pattern
Sowed once	Sowed a hundred times more	Continuous sowing
Reaped a hundredfold	Reaped even greater	Compounding increase

“I imagine that he kept sowing year after year, thereby compounding his harvest. As a result, he continued to progress until it reached a point that his prosperity became very evident.”

The Progression	The Outcome
He sowed year after year	His harvest compounded
He did not stop	He became very great
He kept going	The king said he was mightier than the nation

Sowing and Reaping: The Key to Perpetual Prosperity

“Of a truth, it is God who gives prosperity. In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul said, ‘I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.’ Paul may plant, Apollos may water, but it is God who ultimately gives the increase. However, there will be no increase if nothing has been planted and watered.”

1 Corinthians 3:6 – “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.”

The Principle	The Application
Planting and watering are necessary	Without sowing, there is no harvest
God gives the increase	But He gives it on sown seed
If you stop sowing	The increase stops

“This means that the more seeds you plant, the greater your harvest should be. Based on the principle of sowing and reaping, when a person stops planting and watering, the flow of prosperity and increase will also stop.”

How to Keep Sowing and Never Grow Weary (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to maintain perpetual prosperity:

1. Do Not Stop Sowing

Whatever key brought you success—prayer, giving, hard work, studying—keep using it. Do not stop because you have reached a milestone.

2. Sow More As You Get More

Isaac sowed a hundred times more after his first harvest. As God blesses you, increase your sowing. Do not decrease your investment.

3. Sow in Times of Famine

Isaac sowed in a year of famine. Do not wait for perfect conditions. Sow when it is hard. Sow when it costs. That is where the greatest increase comes.

4. Do Not Be Weary in Well-Doing

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

If You Faint Not	The Result
You will reap in due season	The harvest will come
You will not grow weary	You will keep increasing

5. Trust God for the Increase

God gives the increase. Do your part—sow and water. Trust Him to bring the harvest.

Warning: Stopping Sowing Stops Increase

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: prosperity is not a destination; it is a process.

If You Stop Sowing	The Result
The harvest stops	The increase stops
You begin to regress	You lose what you gained

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Persistent Sowing

Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to keep sowing. Do not grow weary. The harvest is coming.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the harvest You have given me. Help me not to stop sowing. I will not grow weary in well-doing. I will continue to plant and water. I will sow in times of famine. I will sow more as You bless me more. I trust You for the increase. I will not regress. I will go forward. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Sowing Audit: What key brought you success? Are you still using it? If you have stopped, begin again today.
2. The Increase Plan: As God blesses you, increase your sowing. Give more. Pray more. Invest more.
3. The Weariness Check: Have you grown tired of doing good? Ask God to renew your strength and keep you persistent.

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The Open Heavens 30 August 2026 devotional for today is DON’T OVERWORK YOURSELF II.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 30 AUGUST 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DON’T OVERWORK YOURSELF II

MEMORISE:

It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
Exodus 31:17

READ: Exodus 20:8-11

⁸ Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
⁹ Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
¹⁰ But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
¹¹ For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 30 AUGUST 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I was so concerned about the church’s growth that I would fast, pray, and preach for years without taking any rest or going on holiday.

Suddenly, I discovered that whenever I preached for more than 15 minutes, I would lose my voice. I followed numerous recommendations from people to combat the issue, such as drinking tea with honey, but it persisted.

One elderly woman discovered what was wrong with me and said, “You are suffering from what is called ‘teacher’s disease’. You keep teaching without resting your voice, and now it is in rebellion.” I asked her for the cure, and she said,

“Don’t talk for 15 days.” I responded, “How am I going to do that with my busy schedule?” She answered and said, “When your voice no longer lasts for up to five minutes when you preach, you’ll do what I said.” Therefore, for the first time since became General Overseer, I took a holiday and went to Germany. I stayed with the Nigerian ambassador there, who had a sauna in his house.

He told me that it warms the body from the inside out, and when I enter, I must exit after 15 minutes at most because I would have been sweating profusely. I went into the sauna, and 5 minutes later, I hadn’t sweated. Ten minutes later, I still hadn’t sweated. It wasn’t until after 15 minutes, when I was supposed to be out, that I began to notice a little sweat.

I stayed in the sauna for 45 minutes before any real sweat came out. I had put my body under so much stress that it wasn’t functioning as it should anymore. Since then, I have learned that I must not overwork myself and must rest from time to time if I am going to fulfil the assignment that God has given me.

In Exodus 20:1-17, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, and you will notice that four of the verses emphasise the law of the Sabbath. God emphasised the need for His people to rest on the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.

To emphasise its importance, God revisited the issue of the Sabbath in Exodus 31:12-17, instructing Moses that anyone who violated the law of the Sabbath should be put to death.

Beloved, getting rest from time to time is important. When you rest as often as you ought to, you will keep yourself refreshed and preserve your life.

KEY POINT

You must always find time to rest if you want to fulfil your God-given assignment.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 30 AUGUST 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Exodus 31:17

“It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.”

The Sabbath is not just a command—it is a sign of God’s covenant and a gift for your refreshment. Rest is not optional; it is divine wisdom that preserves your life and effectiveness.

BIBLE READING: Exodus 20:8-11

This passage records the fourth commandment: “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Six days are for labor, but the seventh is a Sabbath of rest dedicated to the Lord. God rested on the seventh day after creation, and He blessed the Sabbath and made it holy. Rest is woven into the fabric of God’s order.

Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: The Cost of Not Resting

“When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I was so concerned about the church’s growth that I would fast, pray, and preach for years without taking any rest or going on holiday.”

What He Did	The Result
Fasted, prayed, and preached without rest	His body began to break down
No holidays, no breaks	His voice rebelled
Driven by zeal	He was heading for burnout

“Suddenly, I discovered that whenever I preached for more than 15 minutes, I would lose my voice. I followed numerous recommendations from people to combat the issue, such as drinking tea with honey, but it persisted.”

The Symptom	The Root Cause
Loss of voice after 15 minutes	Overuse without rest
Tea with honey did not help	Physical discipline was needed

“One elderly woman discovered what was wrong with me and said, ‘You are suffering from what is called ‘teacher’s disease.’ You keep teaching without resting your voice, and now it is in rebellion.’”

The Diagnosis	The Cure
Teacher’s disease	Rest your voice for 15 days
The voice is in rebellion	Take a break

“I asked her for the cure, and she said, ‘Don’t talk for 15 days.’ I responded, ‘How am I going to do that with my busy schedule?’ She answered and said, ‘When your voice no longer lasts for up to five minutes when you preach, you’ll do what I said.’”

The Sauna Experience: A Body Under Stress

“Therefore, for the first time since I became General Overseer, I took a holiday and went to Germany. I stayed with the Nigerian ambassador there, who had a sauna in his house. He told me that it warms the body from the inside out, and when I enter, I must exit after 15 minutes at most because you would have been sweating profusely.”

The Sauna	The Result
15 minutes should produce profuse sweating	He did not sweat
10 minutes—still no sweat	His body was not functioning properly
15 minutes—only a little sweat	He stayed 45 minutes to get any real sweat

“I went into the sauna, and 5 minutes later, I hadn’t sweated. Ten minutes later, I still hadn’t sweated. It wasn’t until after 15 minutes, when I was supposed to be out, that I began to notice a little sweat. I stayed in the sauna for 45 minutes before any real sweat came out.”

What It Revealed	The Lesson
His body was so stressed it could not function normally	Overwork damages your body
It took 45 minutes to do what should take 15	He needed rest to function properly

“I had put my body under so much stress that it wasn’t functioning as it should anymore.”

The Sabbath: God’s Command for Rest

“In Exodus 20:1-17, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, and you will notice that four of the verses emphasise the law of the Sabbath. God emphasised the need for His people to rest on the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.”

Exodus 20:8-11 – “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy… For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth… and rested the seventh day.”

The Command	The Reason
Rest on the seventh day	God rested after creation
Keep it holy	It is a sign of His covenant
Do no work	Your body and spirit need refreshment

“To emphasise its importance, God revisited the issue of the Sabbath in Exodus 31:12-17, instructing Moses that anyone who violated the law of the Sabbath should be put to death.”

Exodus 31:14 – “Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death.”

The Seriousness of Rest	Why It Matters
Death for violating the Sabbath	Rest is life-preserving
It is holy unto the Lord	Rest is not optional
It is a sign forever	Rest is woven into covenant

How to Rest and Refresh Yourself (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the Sabbath command, here is how to preserve your health and effectiveness:

1. Take Regular Breaks

Do not work without rest. Your body is not a machine. It needs time to recover.

2. Observe a Sabbath

Set aside one day each week for rest—no work, no ministry demands, no rushing. Dedicate it to the Lord and allow yourself to be refreshed.

3. Listen to Your Body

When you feel signs of stress, exhaustion, or recurring illness, stop. Rest. Do not push through.

4. Take Holidays

Do not think you are too important to take a break. Daddy Adeboye took a holiday—and it saved his voice and his ministry.

5. Trust God with Your Work While You Rest

God is not dependent on you working every hour of every day. He can sustain His work while you rest. Trust Him.

Warning: Overwork Is Not Faithfulness

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: overworking yourself to the point of breakdown is not pleasing to God—it is disobedience to His design.

If You Do Not Rest	The Result
Your body breaks down	You become ineffective
You cannot fulfill your assignment	Your ministry suffers
You dishonor God’s design	You burn out

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Wisdom to Rest

Daddy Adeboye closes with the truth that rest preserves your life. Do not overwork yourself—it is not God’s plan.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I confess that I have neglected rest. I have pushed my body to the point of breakdown. I have forgotten that You rested after creation. Forgive me. Help me to honor Your Sabbath. Give me wisdom to rest, to take breaks, and to preserve my health. I trust You with my work while I rest. I will not burn out. I will not disobey Your design. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Rest Check: Are you overworking yourself? Are you neglecting rest? If so, make a plan to take a break this week.
2. The Sabbath Commitment: Set aside one day this week for intentional rest—no work, no ministry, no demands.
3. The Body Audit: Are there signs of stress, burnout, or recurring illness? Listen to your body. Rest before it rebels.

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