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The Open Heaven 14 December 2025 devotional for today is YOU MUST GROW.

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 14 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOU MUST GROW

MEMORISE:
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18

READ: 2 Peter 1:5-7:
5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 14 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Acts 12:25, Paul and Barnabas took John Mark along with them on a missionary journey, but when things got difficult, he abandoned them. Paul was so disappointed that in Acts 15:36-41, he insisted that he and Barnabas should not take John Mark with them when they wanted to go on another missionary journey.

However, in 2 Timothy 4:9-11, the same Paul who didn’t want John Mark to accompany him on another missionary journey said, “Bring him to me for he is profitable.” It is that same John Mark who ended up writing the gospel of Mark in the New Testament.

When a fellow keeps growing and developing himself or herself, those who rejected such a fellow before will turn to embrace him or her.

Paul said that when he was a child, he spoke, understood, and thought as a child, but when he became a man, he put away childish things (1 Corinthians 13:11). Everyone starts as a child, but it is not okay to remain as one. Anyone who is not growing is dying.

As a child of God, one important aspect you must grow in is your character. If you were an impatient person before you gave your life to Christ, you must not remain that way. A Christian should not deal with anger issues for the rest of his or her life. If you dealt with anger issues in your twenties, you should have overcome them with the help of the Holy Spirit in your forties.

You must also grow in faith. Jesus talked about people with no faith in Mark 4:40 and people with faith like a mustard seed in Luke 17:6. This means that faith can grow. If you started with a mustard seed faith, as powerful as it is, you should not remain on that level; instead, you should move on to having great faith (Matthew 15:28). You should not still be afraid of sicknesses and demons if you are truly growing in Christ.

Beloved, you were not saved to live in fear and weakness. You are not meant to be just a spectator of the wonderful things that God does through His children. You must grow in faith to the point where you can heal the sick, cast out demons, and raise the dead. Immerse yourself in the word of God regularly (Romans 10:17), pray in the Holy Ghost continually (Jude 1:20), and covet the best gifts from the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:31). This way, you will never stop growing.

REFLECTION

Are you growing in faith and in your character?

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1 Timothy 1-6

HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 DECEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 2 Peter 3:18
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”
This apostolic command presents spiritual growth not as an optional spiritual luxury, but as the mandatory trajectory of every believer. Growth is bi-focal: in grace (the practical outworking of Christ’s character and favor in our conduct) and in the knowledge of Christ (deepening relational and doctrinal understanding of Him). The ultimate purpose is glory—to Him, both now and eternally.

BIBLE READING: 2 Peter 1:5-7
This passage provides the staircase of spiritual maturation, the virtues we must diligently add to our faith:
v.5: “Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;” The foundation is faith, but it must be expressed in moral excellence and godly understanding.
v.6: “And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;” Self-control, endurance, and reverent devotion mark increasing maturity.
v.7: “And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” Growth culminates in practical love for the brethren and selfless, agape love for all.

The Imperative of Lifelong Spiritual Growth

Pastor E.A. Adeboye uses the transformational story of John Mark to illustrate a powerful kingdom principle: Your past failures or current rejections do not define your future if you commit to growth. The devotional moves from this encouragement to a sobering charge that stagnation is spiritual death, and growth must be evident in both character and spiritual authority.

1. The Testimony of Transformation: John Mark

From Rejection to “Profitable”:
John Mark began as a liability—he abandoned the mission when things got tough (Acts 13:13). This failure led to his rejection by Paul (Acts 15:38). However, through years of faithful service and growth (likely under Barnabas), he was so transformed that Paul later called him “profitable to me for the ministry” (2 Timothy 4:11).

The Lesson:
Growth changes your spiritual resume. The people who once wrote you off will one day seek you out if you diligently develop yourself in God. Your value in the Kingdom is not static; it is determined by your commitment to progressive improvement.

2. The Stagnation Dilemma: The Danger of Remaining a Child

The Natural Progression (1 Corinthians 13:11):
It is natural to start as a spiritual infant, but it is unnatural and unacceptable to remain one. Spiritual infancy is characterized by selfishness, instability, and a lack of understanding (1 Corinthians 3:1-3). Maturity requires putting away “childish things.”

The Law of the Spirit: Grow or Die:
“Anyone who is not growing is dying.” In the spiritual realm, there is no neutral plateau. Without intentional growth, you backslide. Your faith atrophies, your love grows cold, and your spiritual senses become dull.

3. The Dual Dimensions of Essential Growth

Growth in Character:
This is the internal transformation. The fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) must progressively replace the works of the flesh. Daddy Adeboye is direct: a Christian should not be dealing with the same anger, impatience, or fear issues for decades. The Holy Spirit’s help is given for victory, not just management. Your character in your forties should be markedly more Christlike than in your twenties.

Growth in Faith and Power:
This is the external expression. Faith is meant to increase from “no faith” (Mark 4:40) to “mustard seed faith” (powerful but small) to “great faith” (Matthew 15:28). This growth in faith directly correlates to growth in spiritual authority: “you can heal the sick, cast out demons, and raise the dead.” Believers are saved from spectatorship to participation in the miraculous.

4. The Engine of Continuous Growth: The Means of Grace

The Word of God (Romans 10:17):
“Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Immersion in Scripture is non-negotiable. It renews the mind, builds faith, and reveals Christ. It is the primary nutrient for growth.

Prayer in the Holy Ghost (Jude 1:20):
Praying in tongues builds up your spiritual man (1 Corinthians 14:4). It is a divine tool for edification, intercession beyond your understanding, and maintaining your connection to the Spirit’s power.

Coveting the Best Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:31):
This is a holy ambition to be used powerfully by God for the edification of the Church. It involves desiring, pursuing, and faithfully exercising the spiritual gifts, moving from passivity to active, empowered service.

How to Pursue Relentless Spiritual Growth

1. Conduct Regular Spiritual Audits:
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you areas of childishness or stagnation. Compare your current character and faith-level with where you were 5 years ago. Be brutally honest.

2. Set Specific Growth Goals:
Don’t just say “I want to grow.” Say, “This year, with God’s help, I will overcome my quick temper by practicing patience in three specific situations” or “I will step out in faith to pray for the sick this month.”

3. Embrace Disciplines, Not Just Delight:
Growth requires the discipline of daily Bible study, consistent prayer, and faithful service even when you don’t feel like it. These disciplines create the structure for grace to work.

4. Seek Mentorship and Accountability:
Just as John Mark had Barnabas, find spiritual fathers and mothers who can guide, correct, and encourage you. Submit to a local church where you can be taught and challenged.

Warning: The Tragedy of the Perpetual Infant

A believer who refuses to grow remains carnal, easily offended, spiritually powerless, and a burden to the Body of Christ. They are like the Israelites who could have entered Promised Land maturity but chose to wander and die in the wilderness of stagnation. Their story is one of unfulfilled potential and divine disappointment.

Conclusion: From Liability to Legacy

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, my Savior and Standard, I reject spiritual stagnation. Forgive me for any area where I have remained a child. Holy Spirit, empower me to grow relentlessly in grace, knowledge, character, and faith. Make me a profitable vessel in Your kingdom, transforming my past failures into a testimony of Your grace. I covet Your best gifts and dedicate myself to the disciplines that fuel eternal growth, for Your glory. Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Study a Growth Chart: Meditate on 2 Peter 1:5-7. For each virtue (faith, virtue, knowledge, etc.), rate yourself on a scale of 1-5. Pray over the lowest scores.
• Initiate a Faith Project: Step out of your comfort zone. Commit to praying for one person in need each week, believing God for a specific result. Record what happens.
• Find Your “Barnabas”: Identify a mature believer this month and ask them for counsel or mentoring in one area of desired growth.

Remember: Your spiritual life is either expanding or contracting. God’s call is to ever-increasing stature in Christ (Ephesians 4:15). You are not meant to be a permanent project, but a progressing masterpiece.
“Till we all come… unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ”(Ephesians 4:13). This is your destiny. Keep growing.

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The Open Heaven 13 December 2025 devotional for today is GOD HATES LAZINESS.

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 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD HATES LAZINESS

MEMORISE:
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Ecclesiastes 9:10

READ: Colossians 3:23-24:
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 DECEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Many people have misunderstood Genesis 2:2. They feel that God has been resting since it was recorded that He rested on the seventh day after His work of creation. However, in John 5:17, Jesus said, “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work,” meaning that God is not idle; He is busy. God is a diligent God, and He never sleeps nor slumbers (Psalm 121:4).

When you read through the Bible, you will notice that God always chose diligent people whenever He needed to use men for His agenda on the earth.

When you read the account of how Jesus chose His disciples, you will see that they were all busy at work when He called them. Peter was fishing in his boat, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee (Mark 1:16-20). Matthew was sitting at a tax collector’s booth when Jesus asked him to follow Him (Matthew 9:9). God never calls or anoints lazy people; He calls diligent and prudent people because He hates laziness.

Lazy people cannot get the best from God. This is because they will waste whatever resources He gives to them, and He doesn’t like wastage. Whatever is in the hands of a lazy person will not be maintained or nurtured properly.

In Proverbs 24:30-31, Solomon said:
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.

If a fellow’s room is always rough and dirty, that is a sign that he or she is lazy. If a person does not always meet up with his or her deliverables at work, school, or in ministry, it is also a sign of laziness.

Another symptom of laziness is recorded in Proverbs 26:13:
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

If a person always talks about doing something important, but he or she is always giving one excuse or the other for not doing it yet, it means that he or she is lazy.

Beloved, God will not give you His resources or take you to great heights if you are lazy.

Evaluate your life in all humility, and if you find any of the symptoms of laziness that I discussed above, make genuine efforts to effect the necessary changes today and make diligence your watchword from henceforth.

KEY POINT

Make diligence your watchword.

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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 DECEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Ecclesiastes 9:10
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”
This is a divine mandate for energetic, wholehearted engagement in life. It emphasizes the urgency and totality of our effort—”with thy might.” Our earthly life is the only arena for productive labor; eternity is for reward and rest. Therefore, diligence is not optional; it is the stewardship of our divinely allotted time and opportunity.

BIBLE READING: Colossians 3:23-24
This passage provides the Christian’s motive and motivation for diligence:
v.23: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” This elevates all labor to sacred service. The quality of our work becomes an offering to Christ, done “heartily” (from the soul, with passion).
v.24: “Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” Our ultimate employer and rewarder is Christ Himself. Earthly recognition is secondary; the “inheritance” is the primary reward.

The Divine Ethic of Diligence

Pastor E.A. Adeboye confronts the myth of a dormant God to establish a core kingdom principle: God is a worker, and He partners with workers. The devotional systematically defines God’s nature, exposes the fallacy of laziness, and provides a clear diagnostic for self-evaluation, urging a life of purposeful energy as our spiritual duty and pathway to blessing.

1. The Nature of God: The Archetype of Diligence

The Misconception of a Resting God:
Genesis 2:2 describes God ceasing from His creative work, not from all activity. Jesus corrects this misunderstanding in John 5:17: “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.” God is perpetually active in sustaining creation, executing justice, orchestrating redemption, and answering prayer.

The Ever-Watchful God:
Psalm 121:4 declares, “He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” God’s diligent watchfulness over His people is the model for our own stewardship. He is the ultimate diligent guardian; we are called to be diligent stewards.

2. God’s Recruitment Policy: He Chooses Workers

The Calling of the Busy:
Jesus did not call His disciples from the marketplace idlers or the synagogue’s passive attendees. He called them from their work: Peter, James, and John from their nets; Matthew from his tax booth. God’s call is not an escape from labor but a redirection of labor into His service. Proven diligence in natural affairs often precedes a spiritual assignment.

The Rejection of Sloth:
“God never calls or anoints lazy people.” This is a non-negotiable divine principle. Anointing is oil for motion; it is given to those already moving in faithful stewardship. Laziness is a character flaw that disqualifies one from greater trust (Proverbs 12:24).

3. The Anatomy and Symptoms of Laziness

The Fruit of Sloth: Waste and Decay (Proverbs 24:30-31):
Laziness is not mere inactivity; it is active neglect leading to ruin. The overgrown field and broken wall symbolize unfulfilled potential, lost opportunities, and vulnerability to attack. Whatever God entrusts to a lazy person will depreciate.

Diagnostic Symptoms:
Pastor Adeboye provides a practical checklist for self-evaluation:

1. Domestic Disorder: A perpetually rough and dirty personal space.
2. Unreliability: Consistently failing to meet deadlines or deliverables in work, school, or ministry.
3. The Procrastinator’s Excuse (Proverbs 26:13): Inventing imaginary, exaggerated obstacles (“a lion in the streets”) to avoid starting or completing important tasks. Constant excuse-making is the language of sloth.

4. The Consequences and Cure for Laziness

The Consequence: Disqualification from Greater Trust:
“God will not give you His resources or take you to great heights if you are lazy.” This is a law of the kingdom. The “talents” in Matthew 25 are taken from the unproductive servant and given to the one who has been most diligent. Divine promotion follows demonstrated faithfulness.

The Cure: Honest Evaluation and Immediate Change:
The remedy begins with humility. One must “Evaluate your life in all humility,” using the biblical symptoms as a mirror. This is followed by “genuine efforts to effect the necessary changes today.”Diligence must become a conscious, chosen “watchword”—a governing principle for all of life.

How to Cultivate a Life of Godly Diligence

1. Redefine Your Work as Worship:
Internalize Colossians 3:23-24. Approach every task—from menial to majestic—as an act of service directly to Christ. This sanctifies your labor and fuels “heartily” effort.

2. Break Tasks into Actionable Steps:
Overcome the “lion in the street” excuse by deconstructing large, daunting projects into small, manageable actions. Start with the first step, no matter how small.

3. Implement Immediate Discipline:
Begin with your physical environment. Commit to order and cleanliness in your personal space. This trains the muscle of discipline that translates to spiritual and professional realms.

4. Seek Accountability:
Share your goals and deadlines with a trustworthy, diligent friend or mentor who will ask you about your progress. This provides an external check against procrastination.

Warning: The High Cost of Spiritual Sloth

Laziness in spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible study, evangelism) is even more perilous than natural laziness. It leads to a life of spiritual poverty, weakness against temptation, and squandered divine purpose. The “broken down wall” leaves you exposed to enemy attacks. You cannot be lazy with your soul and expect to thrive in God.

Conclusion: Embracing Your Mandate as a Co-Laborer

Pray this:
“Almighty God, my ever-working Father, forgive me for every trace of slothfulness in my life. Expose every ‘lion’ of excuse I have created. Fill me with Your energetic Spirit. Help me to do everything I find to do with all my might, as an offering to You. Make me a diligent, trustworthy steward, worthy of greater responsibility in Your kingdom, for the glory of Christ my Lord. Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Conduct a Diligence Audit: This week, use the three symptoms from the devotional (disorder, unreliability, excuse-making) to evaluate one area of your life (home, work, ministry). Write down one corrective action for each symptom you find.
• Study a Diligent Hero: Read about the diligence of Nehemiah, who rebuilt the wall amidst opposition, or the Proverbs 31 woman. Note their planning, effort, and God-honoring energy.
• Practice the ‘Do It Now’ Principle: For the next three days, immediately complete one small task you have been putting off (e.g., a phone call, organizing a drawer, replying to an email). Let it build momentum.

Remember: Your life is a field given to you by God. Diligence is the tool that cultivates it into a harvest. Laziness allows the thorns of regret and wasted potential to take over.
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat”(Proverbs 13:4). Choose this day to be a partner in God’s ongoing work, and you will partake in His abundant reward.

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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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