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The Open Heavens 1 April 2026 devotional for today is WORD OF POWER II.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 1 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WORD OF POWER II

MEMORISE:
For verily I say unto you, That 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.
Mark 11:23

READ: Mark 5:35-43
35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 1 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Many years ago, I was visiting one of our parishes abroad, and when I landed at the airport, one of the pastors who usually came to welcome me anytime I visited the country was not there.

When I asked about him, I was told that he was dying in a hospital. I asked if we could stop at the hospital on our way from the airport, and I was taken there immediately. In that hospital, they had a special room where people with ‘hopeless’ cases were kept.

Once a patient was moved to that room, it meant that the fellow would likely not survive whatever ailment he or she had, and this was where the pastor was kept. He had cancer, and the doctors’ reports were not good at all. I prayed for him and commanded the spirit of death to take its hands off him. I didn’t pray for the other patients in the room because, in that country, you can be arrested for praying for a sick person when the fellow has not given his or her consent.

After praying for the pastor, I left the hospital immediately. About three days later, he was completely healed and was discharged. It wasn’t my doing; rather, it was God who backed up my word with so much power.

I learnt later that on the day he was discharged, every other person in the room was discharged as well. Imagine what could have happened if I had heard the sad report concerning him and just sympathised with him instead of declaring the word of God over him.

Child of God, you might not know the great miracles you are hindering if you refuse to speak God’s word to unfavourable situations. You must realise that you are not ordinary and your words carry power because you are a child of God. When you encounter a mountain in the way of your progress, speak to it in the name of Jesus, and it will obey you (Mark 11:23).

Revelation 1:6 says that you are a king, and Ecclesiastes 8:4 says that where the word of a king is, there is power. This means that whenever you speak, power shows up. Doubt is one of the major things that can stop power from showing up when you speak. Beloved, don’t keep quiet in the face of negative situations; speak God’s word over them in faith, and they will turn around completely for good, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT:

When children of God speak God’s word in faith, God’s power shows up on the scene.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Samuel 1-3

Open Heavens HYMN 49: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 1 APRIL 2026 TODAY COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Mark 11:23

“For verily I say unto you, That 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.”
This verse establishes the law of faith: your words have creative power when spoken without doubt.

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:35-43

Jairus receives news that his daughter is dead, but Jesus ignores the negative report, speaks life, and raises her.

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The Power of Your Royal Decree

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) shares a powerful testimony to teach us one of the most important lessons in the Christian faith: Your words matter. As a child of God, you are not ordinary, and keeping silent in the face of trouble can actually hinder the miracles God wants to perform.

You Are Not Ordinary

The story begins with a tragic report: a pastor was dying of cancer in a hospital, placed in a “hopeless cases” room. The natural response would be to weep, sympathize, and prepare for the worst. But Daddy Adeboye understood a spiritual principle. He didn’t just feel sorry for the man; he opened his mouth and spoke.

He commanded the spirit of death to leave. He used the authority given to him in Christ. The result? Not only was the pastor healed three days later, but every other patient in that room was also discharged! This shows us that one person operating in faith can shift the atmosphere for everyone around them.

Why Your Words Carry Weight

The devotional anchors this truth in two key scriptures:

1. You are a King (Revelation 1:6): In the natural realm, when a king speaks, things happen. Laws are passed, armies move, and nations shift. In the spiritual realm, you are royalty. Ecclesiastes 8:4 confirms this: “Where the word of a king is, there is power.” Therefore, when you, as a royal priest, speak God’s word, power is released to back it up.
2. The Law of Faith (Mark 11:23): Jesus didn’t say “if you pray about the mountain.” He said “if you say to the mountain.” There is a point where prayer transitions into declaration. You must open your mouth and address the problem directly.

The Danger of Silence

One of the most challenging statements in the devotional is this: “You might not know the great miracles you are hindering if you refuse to speak God’s word.”

When you look at a financial crisis, a sickness, or a family problem and say nothing, you are allowing the “mountain” to stay put. Silence in the face of the enemy’s report is passive agreement with defeat. Instead, like Jesus in the Bible reading (Mark 5), we must ignore the negative news (“she is dead”) and speak the word of life (“she is sleeping”).

The One Condition: No Doubt

However, there is a condition for seeing results: you must not doubt in your heart. Doubt is the cancel button for your faith. You can say all the right words, but if your heart is filled with fear and unbelief, your words will be empty.

To speak without doubt, you must:

• Be sure of your relationship with God: Know that you are His child.
• Be sure of His will: Know that God’s will is always healing, deliverance, and breakthrough (3 John 1:2).
• Be filled with His Word: The more you know God’s promises, the more faith will rise in your heart to speak them out.

How to Practically Speak to Your Mountain

Here are simple steps to apply this message today:

1. Identify the “Mountain”: What situation is currently standing in your way? It could be a sickness, a financial lack, a difficult person, or a bad habit.
2. Find the “Word”: Search the Bible for what God says about that situation. For sickness, find healing scriptures (like Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24). For lack, find provision scriptures (like Philippians 4:19).
3. Pray about the Issue: Pray to God until your faith builds up. Mark 11:24
4. Make the Declaration: Speak it out loud, in the name of Jesus. For example: “Sickness, I speak to you in Jesus’ name. By His stripes, I am healed. You have no right to stay in my body.” Important: Beyond speaking what is written in the Bible verbatim, let the Holy Spirit guide your utterance when speaking to your mountain.
5. Refuse to be Moved by Reports: When the doctor’s report or your bank account looks bad, keep speaking God’s word. Faith is stubborn.

Conclusion: Speak and See the Salvation of God

You carry the answer to your problem in your mouth. God is waiting for you to open your mouth and make a royal decree based on His word. Don’t sympathize with your situation; confront it. Don’t describe the problem; declare the solution.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that I am not ordinary. You have made me a king and a priest. Forgive me for the times I have kept quiet in the face of the enemy. Today, I receive boldness. I speak to every mountain in my life—sickness, debt, and confusion—and I command you to be removed in the mighty name of Jesus. I will not doubt, for Your word is true. Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Write down three negative situations you are currently facing.
• Find one scripture that promises victory over each situation.
• Speak those scriptures aloud over your life every morning for the next seven days. Watch what God will do.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 31 March 2026, is WORD OF POWER I.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heavens 30 March 2026 Devotional

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 31 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WORD OF POWER I

MEMORISE:
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
Matthew 8:16

READ: Mark 5:2-15
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 31 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE

Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the word of God is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus spoke a word to a man who was possessed by a legion of demons, and immediately, the demons left him.

In Acts 16:16-18, Paul did likewise. When a girl who was possessed with a spirit of divination kept following him, he commanded the demon to come out of her in the name of Jesus, and it obeyed. Your words can also carry power when they are backed up by the word of the Almighty God.

If you are a true disciple of Jesus Christ, demons will recognise who you are and be afraid of you because they know that you have the power to cast them out. In Acts 19:13-17, the seven sons of Sceva saw a demon possessed man, and they commanded the demon to leave him in the name of Jesus whom Paul preached. The demon knew that they had no relationship with Jesus, so it disobeyed and attacked them.

The devil knows that Jesus is the Light and that He has also made His children light. This is why he will obey you if you are a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

A young man once attended a meeting and returned home loaded with demons. His case was so bad that he couldn’t stand or sit; he could only lie on the floor. When he was brought to the church, I said, “I command you to kneel because I want to pray for you.” With a fiery look, he responded, “I can’t go on my knees.” I repeated my command, and he asked, “In whose name?” I replied, “In the name of Jesus.” He obeyed immediately, and I prayed for him. Then, I said, “Stand up,” and he asked again, “In whose name?” I replied, “In the name of Jesus.” He then stood up immediately. Thereafter, I told him, “Go now. You are free in the name of Jesus.” He left, and that was the end of his problem.

Beloved, if you are a child of God, your words will be backed by the power in His word. When you tell a problem to leave in the name of Jesus, it has no choice but to obey you. Be conscious of the power in God’s word, exercise your authority in it by speaking it boldly in the face of challenges and oppositions, and you will always emerge victorious.

KEY POINT

God’s word is powerful in the mouths of His children.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 28-31

Open Heavens HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 31 MARCH 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Matthew 8:16
“When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.”

This verse shows us the power of Jesus’ words. He did not need long prayers or special ceremonies. He just spoke a word, and the demons left. The sick were healed. His words carried authority because He is the Son of God. But here is the good news: Jesus has given that same authority to you. When you speak in His name, demons must obey.

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:2-15

This is one of the most powerful stories in the Bible about deliverance:
Verse 2-5: A man with an unclean spirit lived among the tombs. No one could bind him, not even with chains. Night and day, he cried out and cut himself with stones.
Verse 6-8: When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him. Jesus commanded the unclean spirit to come out.
Verse 9: Jesus asked the demon its name. It said, “My name is Legion, for we are many.”
Verse 10-13: The demons begged Jesus not to send them out of the country. They asked to go into a herd of pigs. Jesus allowed them.
Verse 14-15: The pigs ran down a steep place into the sea and drowned. When people came to see what happened, they found the man who had been possessed sitting, clothed, and in his right mind.

One word from Jesus changed everything. Years of torment ended in a moment.

Your Words Have Power

Pastor E.A. Adeboye wants you to know that the same power that worked in Jesus works in you. When you speak in faith, using the name of Jesus, demons must obey. Sickness must leave. Problems must bow. But you must know who you are in Christ. You must speak with authority.

1. The Word of God is Alive

Hebrews 4:12 Says:

• “The word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.”
• God’s word is not like other words. Other words are just sounds. God’s word carries power. It does things.
• When God spoke, the world came into being. When Jesus spoke, demons fled. When you speak God’s word in faith, the same power is released.

Your Words Can Carry That Power:

• When you speak what God has said, you are not just making noise. You are releasing His power into your situation.
• If you say, “In Jesus’ name, sickness leave,” that word goes to work. It is alive. It is active. It cuts through the darkness.

2. Demons Know Who You Are

The Sons of Sceva (Acts 19:13-17):

• These men tried to cast out a demon by saying, “We command you in the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches.”
• The demon answered, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know. But who are you?”
• Then the man with the demon jumped on them and beat them. They ran away naked and wounded.
• Why? Because they had no relationship with Jesus. They were using His name like magic, but they did not belong to Him.

The Difference:

• The demon knew Jesus. It knew Paul. But it did not know the sons of Sceva.
• If you are truly a child of God, demons know you. They know you belong to Jesus. They know you have authority.
• When you speak in Jesus’ name, they must obey. Not because you are powerful, but because He is powerful and you are His.

3. A Testimony of Authority

The Young Man with Demons:

• Pastor Adeboye shares a powerful story. A young man came to church loaded with demons. He could not sit or stand. He could only lie on the floor.
• Daddy said, “I command you to kneel so I can pray for you.”
• The man looked at him with fiery eyes and said, “I can’t go on my knees.”
• Daddy repeated the command.
• The man asked, “In whose name?”
• Daddy replied, “In the name of Jesus.”
• Immediately, the man knelt.
• After prayer, Daddy said, “Stand up.”
• The man asked again, “In whose name?”
• Daddy said, “In the name of Jesus.”
• The man stood up.
• Then Daddy said, “Go now. You are free in the name of Jesus.” The man left, and that was the end of his problem.

What We Learn:

• The demons did not want to obey. They resisted. But when the name of Jesus was spoken, they had no choice.
• The man did not need a long deliverance service. He just needed someone who knew his authority and used it.
• That someone can be you.

4. Your Authority in Jesus

Jesus Gave You Power:

• Luke 10:19 says, “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
• This is not just for pastors. This is for every believer.
• You have authority over demons, over sickness, over every work of the enemy.

Demons Must Obey:

• When Jesus spoke, demons left. When Paul spoke, demons left.
• When you speak in Jesus’ name, demons must leave too. It does not matter how strong they seem. The name of Jesus is stronger.

Your Relationship Matters:

• The sons of Sceva failed because they had no relationship with Jesus. They were using His name like a tool, but they did not know Him.
• If you know Jesus, if you belong to Him, His name works for you. You are not just saying words. You are representing the King.

How to Use Your Authority

Know Who You Are:

• You are a child of God. You are light. You have been given authority.
• Say it to yourself: “I am a child of the Most High God. Demons must obey me.”

Speak with Boldness:

• Do not whisper and hope something happens. Speak clearly. Speak with confidence.
• When the enemy attacks, say, “In the name of Jesus, I command you to leave.”

Use the Name of Jesus:

• Your power is not in your own name. It is in His name.
• Always say, “In the name of Jesus.” That name carries all authority in heaven and on earth.

Do Not Be Afraid:

• The enemy may roar like a lion, but he is a defeated foe. Jesus already won.
• When you resist the devil in faith, he must flee (James 4:7).

Keep Your Life Clean:

• Sin gives the enemy a foothold. If you are living in sin, your authority is weakened.
• Confess your sins quickly. Stay close to Jesus.

Warning: Do Not Play with Demons

Do Not Be Curious:

• Some people want to talk to demons or learn about them. This is dangerous.
• Your job is not to talk to demons. Your job is to command them to leave. That is all.

Do Not Be Afraid:

• Fear gives the enemy power. If you are afraid, you will not speak with authority.
• Remember: Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).

Conclusion: Speak and See Victory

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the authority You have given me. I thank You that Your name is above every name. Forgive me for the times I have been afraid to use my authority. Forgive me for the times I have doubted. Today I receive boldness. I declare that demons must obey me because I belong to You. When I speak in Your name, sickness must leave. Problems must bow. The enemy must flee. I will not be afraid. I will speak Your word with confidence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. Practice Speaking with Authority: When a small problem comes—a headache, a bad mood, a difficult situation—speak to it. Say, “In Jesus’ name, I command you to leave.” See what happens.
2. Memorize Key Verses: Write down Luke 10:19 and James 4:7. Say them out loud every day until they are in your heart.
3. Use the Name Boldly: When you face a big challenge, do not panic. Speak the name of Jesus. Say it out loud. The enemy cannot stand against that name.
4. Share Your Testimony: When you see victory, tell someone. Your story will encourage others and build your own faith.

Remember: The name of Jesus is authority. When you speak it as His child, heaven backs you up. Demons know who you are. They know you belong to the King. So speak boldly. Command the enemy to leave. And watch your problems bow to the name above every name.

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Today’s Open Heavens devotional, 30 March 2026, is CONDUITS OF POWER

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

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 30 MARCH 2026 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: CONDUITS OF POWER

MEMORISE:
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
Ecclesiastes 9:8

READ: Mark 6:53-56
53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 30 MARCH 2026 MESSAGE TODAY

Every part of the life and being of a Christian who is totally surrendered to God is a potent weapon in God’s hands. For example, just as we see in today’s Bible reading, clothes that are worn by people who have submitted their lives and all to God can become conductors of God’s power.

Jesus’ garment was full of power; the sick touched the hem of His garment and were made whole, as we see in today’s Bible reading. In Acts 19:11-12, God performed special miracles through Paul, such that aprons and handkerchiefs that he had worn were taken to the sick, and they received their healing.

Paul was not even among the first twelve apostles; he was a persecutor of the gospel of Jesus Christ until he was saved. However, after his conversion, God performed special miracles through him.

God is a miracle worker, but He is looking for vessels – men and women – who will believe Him so that He can release His power on the earth through them.

Child of God, your heavenly Father wants His power to flow through you so He can establish His Kingdom wherever you are. However, before your garment (which signifies your life) can become a conductor of God’s power, your internal garment has to be pure.

Today’s memory verse tells us that our garments should always be white. This has nothing to do with always wearing white clothes; instead, it has everything to do with the heart. If a fellow’s heart is not surrendered to the Lord and is full of greed, that person’s garment cannot carry God’s power. Gehazi could have carried a double portion of Elisha’s anointing, but greed made him lose what could have been his spiritual inheritance (2 Kings 5:20-27).

Judas could have been the one through whom God healed the man at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3:1-11. God could have performed mighty miracles through him, just as He did with the other apostles, but greed made him end his life shamefully (Matthew 27:3-5).

Beloved, God wants you to be a conduit of His power like Peter and Paul. However, you cannot reveal His power when you are not surrendered to Him. If you are yet to surrender totally to God, l implore you to do so today so you can be a carrier of His power. I pray that the Lord will clothe you with His garment and make you a conductor of His power, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

if you surrender your life completely to God, He will make you a conduit of His power.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Samuel 25-27

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

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MEMORISE: Ecclesiastes 9:8
“Let your garments always be white, and let your head lack no oil.”

This verse is not just about the clothes you wear. It is about the condition of your heart and your life before God. White garments stand for purity, holiness, and a life that is clean before God. The oil on your head speaks of the Holy Spirit’s anointing. When your heart is pure and the Spirit is upon you, your whole life becomes a channel for God’s power.

BIBLE READING: Mark 6:53-56

This passage shows us what happens when a person is fully given to God:
Verse 53-54: When Jesus and His disciples crossed over to Gennesaret, the people recognized Him right away.
Verse 55: They ran through the whole region and began to bring sick people on mats to wherever they heard He was.
Verse 56: Wherever Jesus went—villages, cities, or countryside—they laid the sick in the marketplaces. They begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched Him were made whole.

Notice: They did not need Jesus to pray for each person one by one. They just touched His clothes. Even His clothes carried His power. Why? Because He was completely surrendered to the Father.

Your Life Can Carry God’s Power

Pastor E.A. Adeboye wants you to know something amazing: God wants to use you the same way He used Jesus and Paul. He wants your life to be so full of His presence that even your clothes can carry healing power. But there is a condition. Your heart must be pure. You must be fully surrendered to Him.

1. Power Can Flow Through Ordinary Things

Jesus’ Garment:

• In Mark 6, people touched just the hem of His clothes. They did not touch Him directly. But they were healed.
• This was not magic. It was the presence of God flowing through everything connected to Jesus.
• When you are full of God, His presence fills everything about you—your words, your hands, even your clothes.

Paul’s Handkerchiefs and Aprons:

• Acts 19:11-12 says God did special miracles through Paul. People took handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched his skin to the sick. The sick were healed and evil spirits left them.
• Paul was not one of the twelve apostles. He used to kill Christians. But after he surrendered fully to Jesus, God used him in mighty ways.
• If God could use Paul, He can use you.

The Point:

• It is not about how special you are. It is about how surrendered you are.
• When you give yourself completely to God, His power flows through you freely.

2. The Secret: A Pure Heart

White Garments Mean Purity:

• Ecclesiastes 9:8 says your garments should always be white. This means your life should be clean before God.
• You cannot have hidden sin and expect God’s power to flow through you. Sin blocks the flow.

The Danger of Greed:

• Pastor Adeboye gives two sad examples: Gehazi and Judas.
• Gehazi (2 Kings 5:20-27) could have received a double portion of Elisha’s anointing. He was close to a great man of God. But greed made him lie and take money he should not have taken. He ended up with leprosy instead of anointing.
• Judas was one of the twelve apostles. He walked with Jesus for three years. He saw miracles every day. He could have been the one to heal the lame man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3). But greed made him betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. He ended his life in shame.
• Greed will destroy your destiny. It will block God’s power in your life.

Your Heart Must Be Surrendered:

• You cannot hold onto sin and hold onto God’s power at the same time.
• You must give God everything—your desires, your money, your time, your plans. When He has all of you, He can use all of you.

3. God is Looking for Vessels

He Wants to Use You:

• God is a miracle worker. He has all the power. But He needs people to flow through.
• He is looking for men and women who will believe Him, who will surrender to Him, who will live pure lives before Him.
• When He finds such people, He releases His power through them to heal the sick, set the captive free, and show the world that He is real.

Your Life Can Be a Conduit:

• A conduit is something that carries water from one place to another. The water does not belong to the pipe. The pipe just lets it flow.
• In the same way, you do not own God’s power. You just let it flow through you to others.
• When your life is clean and surrendered, the power flows freely.

Your Garment Represents Your Life:

• The Bible talks about garments because clothes are what people see. They represent your outward life.
• If your heart is pure, your life will show it. People will see something different about you.
• And when they touch you—when they come close to you—they will encounter God’s power.

4. The Testimony of Jesus and Paul

Jesus:

• He was fully surrendered to the Father. He said, “Not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
• Because He held nothing back, power flowed through everything connected to Him. Even His shadow? Actually, in Mark 6, it was His garment. But Acts 5:15 says people were healed when Peter’s shadow fell on them. The same principle.

Paul:

• He gave up everything to follow Jesus. He counted all his old life as rubbish (Philippians 3:8).
• Because he was fully surrendered, even his handkerchiefs carried healing power.

You:

• The same power is available to you. The same surrender is required from you.

How to Become a Conductor of God’s Power

Surrender Everything to God:

• You cannot hold back any part of your life. Give Him your time, your money, your relationships, your future.
• Say to Him, “Lord, I am Yours. Do with me as You please.”

Keep Your Heart Pure:

• Confess your sins quickly. Do not let sin stay in your life.
• Check your heart for greed, for bitterness, for pride. These things block God’s power.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to show you anything that should not be there.

Stay Close to Jesus:

• You cannot carry His power if you are far from Him. Spend time with Him every day in prayer and in His word.
• The closer you are to the source, the more power flows through you.

Believe That God Wants to Use You:

• Do not think this is only for pastors or special people. It is for every child of God.
• If you believe in Jesus, His power lives in you. Let it flow out.

Step Out in Faith:

• Start praying for people. Lay hands on the sick. Believe that God will work through you.
• As you use the power, it will grow stronger.

Warning: Do Not Let Sin Block the Flow

Sin is Like a Blocked Pipe:

• Water cannot flow through a pipe that is clogged. Power cannot flow through a life that is full of sin.
• Deal with sin quickly. Keep your garment white.

Greed Will Destroy You:

• Gehazi and Judas are warnings. Greed looks like it will give you something, but it will take everything.
• Be content with what God gives you. Trust Him to provide.

Conclusion: You Can Carry His Power

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I want to be a carrier of Your power. I surrender my whole life to You today. Take my heart, my hands, my time, my money, my future. I hold nothing back. Cleanse me from every sin. Show me any greed, any pride, anything that blocks Your power. I confess it and turn away from it. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Let Your power flow through me. Let even my presence bring healing to others. Use me to show the world that You are real. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Things to Do:

1. Check Your Heart: Take time to ask God, “Is there anything in me that blocks Your power?” If He shows you something, confess it and let it go.
2. Surrender in Writing: Write down on paper: “I give God everything. My life is not mine.” Sign it and date it. Keep it as a reminder.
3. Pray for Someone This Week: Do not wait until you feel ready. Pray for someone who is sick. Lay hands on them. Trust God to work.
4. Read About Gehazi and Judas: Go back and read 2 Kings 5:20-27 and Matthew 27:3-5. Let their stories warn you about what greed can do.

Remember: God is looking for vessels. He has all the power. He just needs people who are clean and surrendered. Will you be one of them? Your life can carry His power. Your hands can bring healing. Your presence can change situations. Surrender fully, stay pure, and let the power flow.

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The Open Heaven 13 November 2025 devotional for today is DISCERNING OF SPIRITS 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 13 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DISCERNING OF SPIRITS I

MEMORISE:
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:14

READ: 1 John 4:1-3:
1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Many children of God have fallen into the devil’s trap because they lacked the gift of the discerning of spirits. Usually, the messengers that the devil sends to believers appear as angels of light (2 Corinthians 11:14).

They usually seem harmless and very likeable, such that believers let their guards down around them and put their trust in them. By the time such believers realise that they are dealing with the devil’s agents, major damage would have been done, and they would have lost ground to the devil where their destiny is concerned.

However, if such believers have the gift of the discerning of spirits, they will get an inward witness, warning them about the devil’s agents.

Some Christian ladies have married occultic men who disguised themselves as born-again Christians because they did not have the gift of the discerning of spirits. Likewise, some believers have engaged in businesses with the wrong people because they lacked the gift of the discerning of spirits.

Christian employers should not only look at the qualifications of the people they intend to employ; they should also be sensitive to discern the kind of spirits they carry so they do not impact their organisations negatively.

In 1980, I attended the wedding ceremony of one of my three close friends at the time. When I got to the venue, one of the other two friends welcomed me warmly and was doing everything to make me comfortable by offering me all kinds of drinks, food, and souvenirs.

Suddenly, I heard God say, “He is your enemy.” I was shocked because I was really close to him and thought I knew him so well. However, I started treading carefully around him from that day on. Sometime later, I confronted him with what God told me, but he denied being an enemy.

Some months later, we met again to discuss issues concerning the church after the death of my Father in the Lord. There, he showed his true colours and said, “From the day you came into this church, I hated you.”

Beloved, if you don’t have the gift of the discerning of spirits, you most likely will commit the error of making an enemy a friend and a friend an enemy. This is why you must ask God for the gift of the discerning of spirits so you can truly know the spirits controlling the people around you. I pray that every devil disguised as an angel of light around you will be exposed, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the gift of the discerning of spirits.

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MEMORISE: 2 Corinthians 11:14 (KJV)
“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”
This verse unveils the core strategy of the enemy: deception through disguise. Satan does not always present himself as a grotesque monster; his most effective attacks come through attractive, reasonable, and even “spiritual” facades that are designed to bypass our spiritual defenses.

BIBLE READING: 1 John 4:1-3
This passage provides the biblical mandate and method for spiritual discernment:

• v. 1: A direct command: “Believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God.”Discernment is not an option; it is a necessity for every believer.
• v. 2-3: The foundational test: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God. The spirit of antichrist denies this truth. This tests the spirit’s allegiance to the core truth of the Gospel.

The Divine X-Ray: Discerning the Spirit Behind the Smile

Pastor E.A. Adeboye moves from the internal character issue of pride to a critical external spiritual skill: discernment. He teaches that in the spiritual regime of the Holy Spirit, believers must be equipped to see beyond natural appearances to perceive the true spiritual forces at work, especially when they are cloaked in light.

1. The Enemy’s Primary Strategy: Deceptive Packaging

Angels of Light, Not Darkness:
The greatest threats to a believer’s destiny rarely come from obvious sources of evil. The devil’s most effective agents are charming, likable, and often appear to be “harmless.” They gain access through trust, friendship, and the appearance of virtue, making their eventual betrayal or negative influence all the more devastating.

The High Stakes of Discernment:
Daddy Adeboye outlines the catastrophic consequences of lacking this gift:

• Marital Destruction: Christian women marrying men who are secretly occultic.
• Financial Ruin: Believers entering business partnerships with the wrong people.
• Organizational Sabotage: Employers hiring qualified but spiritually toxic employees.
  In each case, “major damage” is done before the true nature is revealed.

2. The Nature of the Gift of Discerning Spirits

Beyond Natural Suspicion:
This is not a hyper-critical spirit or paranoia. It is a supernatural revelation from the Holy Spirit that exposes the true spiritual identity or agenda behind a person, situation, or teaching. It is an “inward witness,” a divine alarm bell that rings when something is not of God.

A Necessary Component of the Spirit-Filled Life:
While all believers have a measure of discernment through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:15), the gift of discerning of spirits (1 Corinthians 12:10) is a special manifestation granted for specific situations. It is not for judging motives, but for identifying the spirit at work—whether it is of God, of the flesh, or of the devil.

3. A Personal Testimony: The Friend Who Was an Enemy

The Shock of Divine Revelation:
Daddy Adeboye’s personal story is a powerful case study. His friend’s outward actions were warm, generous, and welcoming. By all natural appearances, he was a close ally. The divine revelation, “He is your enemy,” was therefore shocking and counter-intuitive.

The Confirmation of True Colors:
The initial denial was part of the deception. However, in a moment of truth, the friend’s hidden hatred was revealed, confirming the divine warning. This testimony underscores that the gift of discernment is not based on evidence but on revelation, and it often protects us long before the enemy’s plan is fully manifest.

How to Cultivate and Operate in Spiritual Discernment

1. Ask for the Gift Diligently:
This gift is crucial for protection. Follow the biblical pattern and ask God for it (1 Corinthians 12:31, 14:1). Be persistent in your request, understanding its importance for your destiny.

2. Stay Sensitized Through Holiness:
A heart cluttered with sin and worldly compromise muffles the Holy Spirit’s voice. A life of holiness, prayer, and intimacy with God keeps your spiritual senses sharp and able to detect even subtle deceptions (Hebrews 5:14).

3. Test Every Spirit by the Word:
The ultimate plumb line is Scripture. Does the person, teaching, or opportunity align with the truth of God’s Word? The first test, as in 1 John 4:2, is the confession of Jesus Christ as Lord come in the flesh. Any deviation from core biblical truth is a red flag.

Warning: The Cost of a Dull Spirit
Living without active discernment is like walking through a minefield blindfolded. You will commit the fatal error of “making an enemy a friend and a friend an enemy,” trusting the wrong people and distrusting the right ones. This leaves you vulnerable to catastrophic spiritual, emotional, and financial damage.

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Divine Exposure

Pray this:
“Holy Spirit, my Teacher and Guide, I ask You for the gift of discerning of spirits. Sharpen my spiritual senses to perceive the true nature of the spirits and people around me. Expose every agent of the devil disguised as an angel of light. Let no deceptive friendship, partnership, or opportunity derail my destiny. I rely on Your revelation to walk in safety and wisdom, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Pray for Key Relationships: Bring your close friends, potential spouse, and business partners before God and ask Him specifically to reveal any hidden deception.
• Study Deception in Scripture: Read about Judas Iscariot (John 12:4-6), the story of Gehazi (2 Kings 5:20-27), and the “false apostles” in 2 Corinthians 11. Note the patterns of deception.
• Practice in Prayer: When you feel uneasy about a situation or person, don’t dismiss it. Pray into it. Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity. Journal what you sense and watch for confirmation.

Remember: In the regime of the Holy Spirit, you are not called to be gullible. You are called to be as harmless as a dove but as wise as a serpent (Matthew 10:16). The gift of discerning of spirits is a key part of that serpentine wisdom.

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1). This is your command and your protection.

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The Open Heaven 6 October 2025 devotional for today is NEW LIFE.

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 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NEW LIFE

MEMORISE:
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 11:25

READ: John 11:1-44
1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whosebrother Lazarus was sick.)
3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place wherehe was.
7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.

11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.
29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.
30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.

31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.
32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
35 Jesus wept.

36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?
38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone layupon it.
39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.
40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Years ago, a pregnant woman was told by her doctors that her baby had died in her womb. The doctors told her that they needed to remove the dead baby from her womb because it was already decaying, and it posed a health risk to her.

However, because the RCCG Congress was near, she told them, “Let me go to the congress first; if God does not perform a miracle, then you can remove the baby.” They told her, “If we delay the procedure for one more week, you will likely die.” Still, she insisted on attending the programme.

On the first and second days of the programme, nothing happened. However, on the third day, God’s power came down so heavily that I could not stand; I had to ask for a chair while I was preaching.

As I was about to sit down, God spoke and said that there was a woman in the congregation whose baby had died in her womb for a long time, and He was bringing the baby back to life. Instantly, the baby came back to life, and she delivered the baby in due time.

Beloved, if your business, marriage, ministry, or any other part of your life has been pronounced dead, I decree that God will breathe new life into it, in Jesus’ name.

One of our members attended a programme where we anointed some handkerchiefs. Some days later, while driving to Lagos, he saw a crowd gathered on the road. Out of curiosity, he came out of his car and discovered that a motorcyclist had been knocked down by a vehicle, and he lay dead by the roadside. He was moved with compassion and then had a leading to bring out the anointed handkerchief and lay it on the corpse. He found his way through the crowd, laid the handkerchief on the dead man, and said, “Get up!” The onlookers thought he was mentally unstable until they saw the dead man come back to life.

God can restore dead things to life and make them as good as new. He can revive a dead business, breathe new life into it, and bring it to a place of global relevance. He can also revive a dead marriage and make it as good as new again. Nothing is ‘too dead’ where Jesus is concerned because He is the resurrection and the life (John 11:25). If He raised Lazarus after he had been dead for four days, no case is impossible with Him (Luke 1:37).

KEY POINT

Nothing stays dead when God comes on the scene.

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MEMORISE: John 11:25
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
This is the ultimate declaration of Christ’s authority over death. It is not merely a promise for the afterlife but a present-tense reality for any situation that has succumbed to spiritual, emotional, or physical death. He is the source of all life and restoration.

The God of Resurrection Power

Pastor E.A. Adeboye uses powerful testimonies to anchor our faith in a fundamental truth: no situation is beyond the life-giving power of Jesus Christ. What man declares dead and hopeless, God can declare alive and restored. Your “dead” situation is a platform for God’s greatest miracle.

The Nature of God’s Resurrection Power

• It Defies Medical and Natural Laws: The testimony of the pregnant woman confirms that God’s power supersedes every medical report and natural conclusion. Where doctors see decay and risk, God sees an opportunity for a creative miracle (Jeremiah 32:27).
• It Responds to Desperate Faith: The woman’s refusal to accept the doctor’s verdict, even at the risk of her own life, was a powerful act of faith. She positioned herself for a miracle by prioritizing God’s presence over human solution (Matthew 9:21-22).
• It Works Through Anointed Means: The testimony of the man with the handkerchief shows that God uses consecrated objects as points of contact for faith (Acts 19:11-12). The power is not in the object itself but in the God who honors it and the faith that activates it.
• It is Comprehensive: God’s resurrection power is not limited to physical death. It applies to every area of life:
  • Dead Businesses: God can revive a failing enterprise and bring it to global relevance.
  • Dead Marriages: God can breathe new life into a relationship that seems cold, loveless, and beyond repair.
  • Dead Ministries: God can revitalize a call that seems to have stagnated or failed.
  • Dead Dreams: God can resurrect visions and promises that have been buried by time and disappointment.

How to Engage God’s Resurrection Power

1. Refuse to Accept the Death Sentence:
Like the pregnant woman, you must choose to believe God’s report over man’s report (Isaiah 53:1). Do not sign the certificate of death for your situation. Your stubborn faith is the first step toward resurrection.

2. Position Yourself in God’s Presence:
The miracle happened at the congress. Bring your “dead” situation to the place of prayer, worship, and the preaching of God’s word. It is in His presence that life is found (Psalm 16:11).

3. Obey the Prophetic Word:
God spoke a specific word that triggered the miracle. Listen for God’s word concerning your situation through preaching, prayer, and the inward witness of the Holy Spirit. Act on it immediately.

4. Use Your Point of Contact:
The anointed handkerchief was a point of contact. Your point of contact could be a specific scripture you stand on, a prayer you pray, or an act of obedience God requires. Exercise your faith through a tangible action.

5. Speak to the Dead Situation:
Like the member who said, “Get up!” and like Ezekiel who prophesied to the bones, command life into your situation in the name of Jesus (Mark 11:23). Your words carry creative power when aligned with God’s will.

Warning: Do Not Bury It Prematurely
The story of Lazarus teaches us that God’s timing is perfect, even when it seems delayed (John 11:6). Do not give up and spiritually “bury” your situation before God’s appointed time. What seems like a delay is often God setting the stage for a greater glory.

Conclusion: Receive Life Now

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, You are the Resurrection and the Life. I bring my dead [mention the situation: business, marriage, health, dream] before You today. I refuse every report of death and decay. I speak life into it now by Your authority! Breathe upon it, O breath of God. Restore it and make it whole, better than it was before, for Your glory. I believe that nothing is too dead for You. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify the “Dead” Area: Clearly define what situation in your life needs resurrection.
2. Find Your Scripture: Locate 2-3 Bible promises that contradict the “death report” and speak them over your situation daily.
3. Act in Faith: Perform a practical act of faith that demonstrates your belief in God’s resurrection power (e.g., planning for the business, showing love in the marriage).
4. Share Your Testimony: When the turnaround comes, testify of God’s power to others to strengthen their faith.

Remember: The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you (Romans 8:11). That power is actively available to quicken every mortal—or seemingly mortal—situation in your life.

“I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”(John 11:25). Believe this, and you will see the glory of God.

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