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The Open Heaven 28 June 2026 devotional for today is SEEING EYES III.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 27 June 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 28 JUNE 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC:SEEING EYES III

MEMORISE:

The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.
Ephesians 1:18

READ: 2 Kings 6:8-23

⁸ Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
⁹ And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.
¹⁰ And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.

¹¹ Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel?
¹² And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.
¹³ And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
¹⁴ Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.
¹⁵ And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

¹⁶ And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
¹⁷ And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
¹⁸ And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the Lord, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.
¹⁹ And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria.

²⁰ And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, Lord, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria.
²¹ And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them?
²² And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.
²³ And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 JUNE 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, Elisha was in Israel, but he could hear what the king of Syria was planning far away in his bedchamber.

As a result, all the king’s battle plans against Israel failed. The Syrian king was seriously disturbed by that, so he sent an army to capture the prophet. It didn’t occur to him that the fellow who could hear the things he was planning in his bedroom must have some serious spiritual backing.

When Elisha’s servant saw the army that was sent to arrest his master, he became agitated and ran to Elisha, shaking with fear. He could only see the troop of Syrian soldiers that surrounded his master’s house, but he couldn’t see the horses and chariots of fire of the angelic hosts that surrounded them.

To put his servant’s mind at rest, however, Elisha prayed, “Lord, open his eyes that he may see” (2 Kings 6:17). I am sure that immediately the servant’s eyes were opened and he saw the mighty host surrounding them, his fear disappeared.

Beloved, what you see will always affect how you respond to situations. If all you can see is what is happening in the natural realm, you will feel threatened by challenges, just like Elisha’s servant.

You will continually live in fear until your eyes are open to see that God has prepared a table before you in the presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5).

You don’t have to be afraid of the devil because He that is in you is greater than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4). Don’t tremble in the presence of the one who should be trembling when he sees you.

1 Peter 5:8 says that he is moving around as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Lions typically prefer to target weak prey; therefore, if you see yourself as being weak and vulnerable, the devil may be encouraged to attack you. However, if you understand the power of the One who lives inside you, he will stay away from you.

Child of God, do you see yourself as being too strong for any problem to overcome, or do you panic when faced with challenges? I pray that your eyes will be opened from now on, so you can see the power that backs you up as a child of God and cease to be afraid of challenges that come your way.

KEY POINT:

When you have seeing eyes, you will not be afraid of any challenge that comes your way.

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MEMORISE: Ephesians 1:18

“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.”

This verse is a prayer for spiritual illumination. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it reveals that the greatest need of the believer is not more resources, more protection, or more power—but enlightened eyes. The phrase “eyes of your understanding” (or “eyes of your heart”) refers to the inner capacity to perceive spiritual reality. When these eyes are darkened, you live in fear, confusion, and defeat—even when angelic armies surround you. When they are enlightened, you see the hope of your calling, the riches of God’s inheritance, and the reality that the host of heaven is already on your side.

BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 6:8-23

This passage records one of the most dramatic revelations of the unseen realm in Scripture. The king of Syria was at war with Israel. Every time he planned an ambush or a battle strategy, the prophet Elisha supernaturally heard the plans and warned the king of Israel. The Syrian king, furious, sent a great army with horses and chariots to capture Elisha in the city of Dothan. They surrounded the city by night. When Elisha’s servant rose early and saw the Syrian army surrounding them, he cried out in fear, “Alas, my master! how shall we do?” Elisha prayed, “Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.” The Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. Daddy Adeboye uses this to show that fear comes from seeing only the natural; faith comes from seeing the spiritual reality that has been there all along.

Elisha’s Servant: Natural Eyes vs. Opened Eyes

1. The Natural Perspective: Fear and Panic

“When Elisha’s servant saw the army that was sent to arrest his master, he became agitated and ran to Elisha, shaking with fear. He could only see the troop of Syrian soldiers that surrounded his master’s house, but he couldn’t see the horses and chariots of fire of the angelic hosts that surrounded them.”

Consider what the servant saw with his natural eyes:

What the Servant Saw	His Emotional Response
A great Syrian army (horses, chariots, soldiers)	Agitation, shaking, fear
Enemies surrounding the city	Panic: “How shall we do?”
Overwhelming force	Complete hopelessness

The servant’s assessment was accurate—as far as it went. There was indeed a Syrian army. They were indeed surrounded. The situation was indeed desperate. But his assessment was incomplete. He saw only half the reality.

“To put his servant’s mind at rest, however, Elisha prayed, ‘Lord, open his eyes that he may see’ (2 Kings 6:17).”

2. The Opened Perspective: Peace and Power

“I am sure that immediately the servant’s eyes were opened and he saw the mighty host surrounding them, his fear disappeared.”

What the Servant Saw After Prayer	His Emotional Response
Horses and chariots of fire (angelic hosts)	Fear disappeared
The mountain full of God’s army	Peace replaced panic
More on their side than on the enemy’s side	Confidence replaced despair

The situation had not changed. The Syrian army was still there. The city was still surrounded. But the servant’s perception had changed. And with changed perception came changed emotion.

“Beloved, what you see will always affect how you respond to situations. If all you can see is what is happening in the natural realm, you will feel threatened by challenges, just like Elisha’s servant.”

What You See	How You Respond
Only the problem	Fear, anxiety, panic
Only the enemy	Overwhelmed, defeated before the battle
Only your lack	Despair, hopelessness
The spiritual reality	Peace, confidence, boldness

The Table Prepared in the Presence of Enemies

“You will continually live in fear until your eyes are open to see that God has prepared a table before you in the presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5).”

Psalm 23:5 – “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies…”

This verse is a picture of total security. A table in the ancient Near East symbolized peace, abundance, and fellowship. To eat a meal while your enemies watch means:

• They cannot touch you
• You are completely safe
• God’s provision is uninterrupted by their hostility

Without Seeing Eyes	With Seeing Eyes
You see only the enemies surrounding you	You see the table God has prepared
You fear they will attack	You eat in peace while they watch
You feel vulnerable	You know you are protected

“You don’t have to be afraid of the devil because He that is in you is greater than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).”

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

The Enemy’s Power	Your Power
He is in the world (limited, created, defeated)	He that is in you (God Almighty, Creator, Victor)
He roars like a lion (bluff, intimidation)	The Lion of the tribe of Judah lives in you
He seeks whom he may devour (only the weak, the unaware)	You are not weak if you know who lives in you

The Devil’s Strategy: He Targets the Weak

“1 Peter 5:8 says that he is moving around as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Lions typically prefer to target weak prey; therefore, if you see yourself as being weak and vulnerable, the devil may be encouraged to attack you.”

Consider the lion’s hunting strategy:

Weak Prey	Strong Prey
Isolated, separated from the herd	Part of a strong community
Unaware, asleep, careless	Alert, watchful, prayerful
Fearful, panicked, already defeated in mind	Confident, bold, knowing their strength
Injured, sick, vulnerable	Healthy, strong, protected

“However, if you understand the power of the One who lives inside you, he will stay away from you.”

If You See Yourself As…	The Devil’s Response
Weak and vulnerable	He is encouraged to attack
Strong because the Greater One lives in you	He stays away

The devil is not omnipotent. He is a created being, already defeated by the cross. His primary weapon is deception—making you believe you are weaker than you are. When your eyes are opened to see the power that backs you up, his intimidation loses its power.

How to Receive Opened Eyes (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Elisha’s prayer, here is how to pray for and cultivate opened spiritual eyes:

1. Pray for Enlightened Understanding (Ephesians 1:18)

Do not assume you already see everything. Paul prayed for the Ephesian believers to have “the eyes of your understanding enlightened.” This is a prayer you must pray for yourself regularly.

“Lord, open the eyes of my understanding. Let me see what I have been missing.”

2. Ask God to Show You the Invisible Reality

Like Elisha, pray specifically: “Lord, open my eyes that I may see.” Not just for a miracle, not just for provision—but for sight. Ask to see the horses and chariots of fire that are already surrounding you.

3. Refuse to Make Decisions Based on Natural Sight Alone

The servant saw the Syrian army and panicked. His natural eyes told him the truth—but not the whole truth. Train yourself to ask: “Lord, what am I not seeing? What is the spiritual reality behind this natural circumstance?”

4. Remind Yourself Daily of the Greater One Inside You

Instead of Saying…	Say…
“I am so weak”	“Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world”
“This problem is too big”	“My God is bigger than any problem”
“I am surrounded by enemies”	“The angelic host surrounds me”
“I am afraid”	“I will not fear, for God is with me”

5. Change Your Self-Perception

“Child of God, do you see yourself as being too strong for any problem to overcome, or do you panic when faced with challenges?”

Weak Self-Perception	Strong Self-Perception
“I can’t handle this”	“I can do all things through Christ”
“I’m going to fail”	“God always leads me in triumph”
“The enemy is too powerful”	“The enemy is already defeated”
“I am vulnerable”	“I am protected by the Most High”

Your self-perception is not just positive thinking—it is spiritual warfare. When you see yourself as God sees you (seated in heavenly places, more than a conqueror, joint heir with Christ), the devil loses his grip of fear.

What Opened Eyes Reveal

Based on Scripture and Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is what you can expect to see when your spiritual eyes are opened:

What You Will See	Scriptural Basis
The angelic host surrounding you	2 Kings 6:17 – horses and chariots of fire
The Greater One living inside you	1 John 4:4 – greater is He that is in you
Your table prepared in enemy territory	Psalm 23:5 – a table in the presence of enemies
Your heavenly inheritance	Ephesians 1:18 – riches of the glory of His inheritance
The hope of your calling	Ephesians 1:18 – what is the hope of His calling
The unseen eternal reality	2 Corinthians 4:18 – look not at seen things, but unseen

Warning: Fear Is a Choice Based on Incomplete Sight

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: you are not a victim of your circumstances—you are a victim of your perception. The servant was afraid because he saw only the Syrians. When he saw the angelic host, his fear vanished. The circumstances had not changed. The Syrians were still there. But his sight had changed.

If You Choose to See Only…	You Will Live In…
The problem	Fear, panic, anxiety
The enemy	Defeat, hopelessness, despair
Your weakness	Vulnerability, insecurity
The natural realm	Constant agitation

If You Choose to See the Spiritual Reality	You Will Live In…
The angelic host	Peace, confidence
The Greater One inside you	Boldness, victory
God’s protection	Security, rest
The unseen realm	Unshakable faith

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Opened Eyes

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that your eyes will be opened to see the power that backs you up as a child of God. Do not live in fear another day. The horses and chariots of fire are already surrounding you. Ask God to open your eyes.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I thank You that You have not left me defenseless. Forgive me for the times I have lived in fear because I saw only the natural realm. Forgive me for panicking when I should have prayed, for trembling when I should have trusted. Today, I ask You: open my eyes. Let me see the horses and chariots of fire that surround me. Let me see the angelic host that is more powerful than any enemy. Let me see the table You have prepared for me in the presence of my enemies. Let me see the Greater One who lives inside me. I refuse to be weak prey for the devil. I am strong because You are in me. I will not fear. My eyes are opened. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The Elisha Prayer: Every morning this week, pray specifically: “Lord, open my eyes that I may see.” Before you check the news, check your problems, or check your circumstances, ask God to show you the spiritual reality.
2. The Fear Audit: Identify one area where you have been living in fear (finances, health, family, future). Ask: What am I seeing with my natural eyes that is causing this fear? What would I see if God opened my eyes?
3. The Greater One Declaration: Write 1 John 4:4 on an index card. Place it where you will see it daily. Every time fear rises, declare aloud: “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. I am not weak. I am not vulnerable. The Almighty God lives in me.”

“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.” (Ephesians 1:18)
Do not live in fear based on half the picture. The Syrian army is real—but so are the chariots of fire. The problem is real—but so is the Greater One inside you. Ask God to open your eyes. When He does, fear will disappear. Peace will reign. And you will see that you have always been surrounded, protected, and backed up by the hosts of heaven.

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The Open Heaven 27 June 2026 devotional for today is SEEING EYES II.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 26 June 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 27 JUNE 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SEEING EYES II

MEMORISE:

And in that day shall the deat hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
Isaiah 29:18

READ: Genesis 21:14-19

¹⁴ And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
¹⁵ And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.
¹⁶ And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bow shot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.

¹⁷ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.
¹⁸ Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.
¹⁹ And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 JUNE 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I mentioned that eyes that see are not just physical eyes. When the Lord gives you eyes that see, you will begin to experience relief in any situation where you might have previously experienced hardship.

In today’s Bible reading, as Hagar and her son, Ishmael, journeyed in the wilderness, they ran out of water to drink. The wilderness is not a place to wander in without water; hence, it did not take long before Ishmael got dehydrated and weak. He became so weak that his mother thought he would die. Knowing that there was nothing she could do to keep her son alive, she distanced herself from him and began to weep.

At that moment, God intervened and opened her eyes to see that the solution to her problem was right beside her. There was a well of water close to her, but she didn’t see it until God opened her eyes. How sad would it have been if she had died of thirst without knowing that the solution she was seeking was so close to her. If you are currently experiencing any challenges, I pray that the Almighty God will open your eyes to see the right solutions to them, in Jesus’ name.

When people don’t have seeing eyes, they will walk in darkness. They may have blessings all around them, but they may still suffer because they cannot see them. Those who do not have seeing eyes are at the mercy of others. They stumble at things that shouldn’t ordinarily trip them up because they cannot see. Darkness brings confusion and emptiness, and this is why the earth was void and without form until God commanded light to be (Genesis 1:2).

Beloved, God wants to give you eyes that see so that you can see His numerous blessings and enjoy His never-ending goodness. What He wanted Hagar to see was a well of water; however, for you, He might want you to see another source of income, a better way of doing all that He wants you to do, or better ways of relating with people.

He does not want you to live in darkness; rather, He wants you to be full of light. He wants to show you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places. I pray that the Lord will open your eyes to see all the good things He has prepared for you, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Lord, please give me seeing eyes so I can walk in Your light and not stumble in darkness.

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MEMORISE: Isaiah 29:18

“And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.”

This verse is a prophetic promise of divine sight. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it reveals that God specializes in opening eyes that have been closed—whether physically or spiritually. The phrase “out of obscurity and out of darkness” describes the natural state of the unseeing eye. But God says: I will bring sight out of blindness, clarity out of confusion, and revelation out of obscurity. What you cannot see today, God can reveal in an instant. What has been hidden from you, God can uncover with a single word.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 21:14-19

This passage records the story of Hagar and Ishmael after Abraham sent them away. Abraham gave Hagar bread and a bottle of water, and she departed into the wilderness of Beersheba. When the water was spent, she cast the child under a shrub and went away from him, saying, “Let me not see the death of the child.” She sat down and wept. Then God heard the voice of the lad, and an angel called to Hagar from heaven, saying, “Fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad… Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then “God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water” —a well that had been there all along. She went and filled the bottle with water and gave the lad a drink. Daddy Adeboye uses this to show that the solution was present but invisible until God opened Hagar’s eyes.

Hagar’s Wilderness: A Well She Could Not See

1. The Desperate Situation

“In today’s Bible reading, as Hagar and her son, Ishmael, journeyed in the wilderness, they ran out of water to drink. The wilderness is not a place to wander in without water; hence, it did not take long before Ishmael got dehydrated and weak.”

Consider the progression of their crisis:

Stage	Condition
Water spent	The bottle was empty
Ishmael weak	Dehydrated, near death
Hagar despairs	She places the child under a shrub, distances herself
She weeps	She believes death is inevitable

“He became so weak that his mother thought he would die. Knowing that there was nothing she could do to keep her son alive, she distanced herself from him and began to weep.”

Hagar did what any mother would do in hopelessness. She had no water. She had no strength. She had no plan. All she could do was weep and wait for death.

2. The Hidden Solution

“At that moment, God intervened and opened her eyes to see that the solution to her problem was right beside her. There was a well of water close to her, but she didn’t see it until God opened her eyes.”

This is the central revelation of the passage:

What Hagar Knew	What Hagar Did Not Know
She had a bottle (empty)	A well was nearby
She had a dying child	Water was within reach
She had no options	The solution was already present

“How sad would it have been if she had died of thirst without knowing that the solution she was seeking was so close to her.”

The tragedy is not that the well was absent. The tragedy is that the well was present but invisible. Hagar was weeping next to water. Her child was dying next to life. The solution was not miles away—it was right beside her. But she could not see it until God opened her eyes.

“If you are currently experiencing any challenges, I pray that the Almighty God will open your eyes to see the right solutions to them, in Jesus’ name.”

The Condition of Unseeing Eyes

1. Walking in Darkness Amidst Light

“When people don’t have seeing eyes, they will walk in darkness. They may have blessings all around them, but they may still suffer because they cannot see them.”

Unseeing Eyes Experience	Reality
Feel surrounded by darkness	Light is present but unrecognized
Feel empty and void	Blessings are all around but invisible
Feel abandoned by God	God is near but unseen
Feel hopeless	The solution is beside them

“Those who do not have seeing eyes are at the mercy of others. They stumble at things that shouldn’t ordinarily trip them up because they cannot see.”

Consider the dangers of spiritual blindness:

Area	Without Seeing Eyes	With Seeing Eyes
Finances	You miss income opportunities right in front of you	You see the “well” of provision
Relationships	You stay in toxic relationships because you cannot see the escape	You see the exit and take it
Ministry	You wait for a “bigger platform” while ignoring the person in front of you	You see the divine appointment in every conversation
Problems	You only see the crisis	You see the solution embedded in the crisis

2. Darkness Brings Confusion and Emptiness (Genesis 1:2)

“Darkness brings confusion and emptiness, and this is why the earth was void and without form until God commanded light to be (Genesis 1:2).”

Genesis 1:2 – “And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.”

Before Light	After Light
Void (empty, useless)	Full of potential, teeming with life
Without form (chaotic, disordered)	Ordered, purposeful, beautiful
Darkness (hidden, invisible)	Light (revealed, clear)

When God said, “Let there be light,” He did not create something new. He revealed what was already there. The earth existed. The waters existed. The deep existed. But without light, they were formless, void, and dark. Light did not create the potential—it revealed the potential.

The same is true for you. Your potential exists. Your solution is present. Your well is nearby. But without God’s light—without “seeing eyes”—you will walk in darkness, confusion, and emptiness, even while surrounded by abundance.

What God Wants You to See

1. For Hagar: A Well of Water

“What He wanted Hagar to see was a well of water…”

Hagar needed physical water to save her son’s life. The well was there. She just needed her eyes opened to see it.

2. For You: Customized Sight

“…for you, He might want you to see another source of income, a better way of doing all that He wants you to do, or better ways of relating with people.”

Possible “Wells” God Wants You to See	Description
Another source of income	A side business, a skill you can monetize, an investment opportunity
A better way of doing things	A process improvement, a time management strategy, a new approach
Better ways of relating	Forgiveness where you held offense, connection where you isolated
A person you overlooked	A divine connection sitting in your church, workplace, or neighborhood
A resource you already own	A tool, a book, a talent, a relationship you have neglected

“He does not want you to live in darkness; rather, He wants you to be full of light.”

Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

God’s will is not for you to stumble in darkness. His will is for you to be so full of light that you see clearly, walk steadily, and illuminate the path for others.

3. Treasures of Darkness and Hidden Riches

“He wants to show you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places.”

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

What This Means	Examples
Treasures in dark times	Lessons, character, resilience, faith forged in trials
Hidden riches in difficult seasons	Connections, insights, opportunities that only appear in adversity
Wealth in secret places	What the world overlooks, God reveals to those with seeing eyes

Your darkest season may contain your greatest treasure—if you have eyes to see it. Your greatest crisis may be hiding your greatest breakthrough—if God opens your eyes.

How to Receive Seeing Eyes (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the example of Hagar, here is how to position yourself for divine sight:

1. Acknowledge That You Cannot See on Your Own

Hagar did not find the well by searching harder. She did not stumble upon it by walking further. She wept in despair until God opened her eyes. Humility is the posture for receiving sight. Admit: “Lord, I am blind to my own solutions. I need You to open my eyes.”

2. Cry Out to the God Who Opens Eyes

Hagar did not pray (the text does not record her praying). But God heard the voice of the lad and intervened. Do not remain silent. Cry out: “Lord, open my eyes! Show me what I am missing!”

3. Stop Walking and Start Looking

Hagar stopped walking, sat down, and wept. Sometimes you need to stop striving, stop searching, stop exhausting yourself, and simply ask God to show you what is already there.

Instead of…	Do This…
Running frantically for solutions	Be still and ask God to open your eyes
Looking farther away	Look at what is already around you
Despairing over what you don’t have	Ask to see what you do have

4. Expect the Well to Be Near, Not Far

Hagar’s well was not miles away. It was right beside her. Do not assume that your solution requires a move, a new job, a new relationship, or a new country. Your well may be in your house, your neighborhood, your current church, or your existing skill set.

5. Obey Once You See

When God opened Hagar’s eyes, she did not sit and admire the well. She went and filled the bottle and gave the lad a drink. Seeing eyes without obedient feet are useless. When God shows you the solution, act on it immediately.

Warning: Do Not Die Next to Your Well

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: it is possible to be so close to your solution that you can almost touch it—and still die because your eyes are closed.

The Tragedy	The Prevention
Hagar almost died of thirst next to a well	God opened her eyes in time
The widow almost lost her sons while sitting on a pot of oil	Elisha opened her eyes to her resource
Isaac could have starved in famine while possessing sowing potential	God showed him the opportunity

“I pray that the Lord will open your eyes to see all the good things He has prepared for you, in Jesus’ name.”

Do not be the one who dies of thirst with water within reach. Do not be the one who remains in debt with oil in the house. Do not be the one who misses breakthrough because your eyes are closed. Ask God for seeing eyes. Today.

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Seeing Eyes

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer for sight—for wells to be revealed, for darkness to be turned to light, for hidden riches to be uncovered. Pray this prayer with desperation and faith.

Pray this:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You as Hagar came to the wilderness—thirsty, desperate, and unable to see my solution. Forgive me for the days I have walked in darkness when You have placed light all around me. Forgive me for weeping next to wells, for dying of thirst while water was within reach. Today, I ask You: open my eyes. Show me the well in my wilderness. Show me the oil in my house. Show me the opportunity in my famine. Show me the treasure in my darkness. I do not want to stumble when I could walk. I do not want to perish when I could thrive. Give me seeing eyes—eyes that see what You see, eyes that recognize Your provision, eyes that turn obscurity into clarity and darkness into light. In Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The “Well” Inventory: Today, stop and look around your life—your home, your skills, your relationships, your current circumstances. Ask God: “What well is here that I have been unable to see?” Write down what He shows you.
2. The Despair Check: Is there any area where you have given up—where you have “placed the child under a shrub” and walked away weeping? Return to that area today. Ask God to open your eyes there.
3. The Sight Prayer: For the next seven days, begin each morning with this specific prayer: “Lord, open my eyes today. Show me what I have been missing. Let me see the well beside me.” At the end of each day, write down what you saw that you had not seen before.

“And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.” (Isaiah 29:18)
Your well is nearer than you think. Your solution is closer than you imagine. Do not die of thirst next to water. Do not perish in debt next to oil. Ask God for seeing eyes. He who formed the eye can open it. And when He does, you will see—and live.

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The Open Heaven 26 June 2026 devotional for today is SEEING EYES 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 26 JUNE 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SEEING EYES I

MEMORISE:

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
Proverbs 20:12

READ: 2 Kings 4:1-7

¹ Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.
² And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.
³ Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

⁴ And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.
⁵ So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out.
⁶ And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.⁷ Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 26 JUNE 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Today’s Bible reading tells us about a widow who was about to lose her sons to slavery because her late husband left behind a huge debt. She was in a desperate situation, and in her desperation, she ran to Prophet Elisha and shared her plight with him.

After telling the prophet about her troubles, he asked her what she had in her house, and she replied, “Nothing, except a pot of oil.” She thought that what she had was little, but she didn’t realise that it was all she needed to become financially free.

Sometimes, you don’t need more than what you already have in order to receive what God has in store for you. All that the widow in today’s Bible reading needed to have a financial breakthrough had been in her house all along, but she didn’t know it. It took Elisha’s instructions on what to do with what she had to help her experience the potential of the little’ that was in her possession. If God had opened her eyes to see what He could do with the little she had, she would have never been in distress. I pray that the Almighty God will open your eyes to see the solutions He has put around you, in Jesus’ name.

In today’s memory verse, the Bible says that the ears that hear and the eyes that see were made by the Lord. This means that a person can be surrounded by prosperity; however, if God doesn’t enable that person to see the opportunities He has placed around him or her, such a person can die in poverty.

Having eyes that see is more than just having physical eyes. When you have eyes that see, you will see opportunities where others see challenges and abundance where others see scarcity. When God opened Isaac’s eyes to see opportunities in the midst of famine, he became so wealthy that the Philistines began to envy him because he had become wealthier than them (Genesis 26:12-16).

Beloved, in order to thrive, you need to have eyes that see. You need to see beyond the ordinary to achieve extraordinary results. Over the next few days, I will share the importance of having seeing eyes and why you should ask the Lord for them. I pray that my Daddy will give you seeing eyes so you will see opportunities where others see obstacles and experience breakthroughs where others experience oppositions, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Lord, please give me seeing eyes so l can make the best of the opportunities You have put around me.

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MEMORISE: Proverbs 20:12

“The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.”

Your physical senses are not accidents of evolution—they are creations of God. The same God who formed the physical eye and ear can open them to see and hear what is invisible to the natural person. Having physical eyes is one thing; having “seeing eyes” that perceive divine opportunities, hidden solutions, and kingdom possibilities is another. Both come from the Lord, and both can be requested from Him.

BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 4:1-7

This is the story of the widow of a son of the prophets. Her husband died, leaving behind massive debt. The creditor was coming to take her two sons as slaves. She had nothing in her house but a small pot of oil. Elisha instructed her to borrow empty vessels from her neighbours—many vessels, not just a few. Then she was to shut the door and pour her oil into all the vessels. She poured, and the oil flowed until every vessel was full. She sold the oil, paid the debt, and lived on the remainder. Daddy Adeboye highlights a crucial detail: the solution to her desperate situation was already in her house. She had the oil all along. What she lacked was not resources but revelation—eyes to see the potential in what she already possessed.

The Tragedy of Unseen Solutions

1. The Widow’s Desperation

“Today’s Bible reading tells us about a widow who was about to lose her sons to slavery because her late husband left behind a huge debt. She was in a desperate situation, and in her desperation, she ran to Prophet Elisha and shared her plight with him.”

Consider her condition:

The Widow’s Problem	The Stakes
Massive debt she could not pay	Creditor was coming
No income, no resources	Her two sons would be taken as slaves
Husband (the provider) was dead	She was alone, vulnerable, helpless

Humanly speaking, she had no options. She did not come to Elisha with a plan or a resource. She came with a problem.

2. The Hidden Solution

“After telling the prophet about her troubles, he asked her what she had in her house, and she replied, ‘Nothing, except a pot of oil.’ She thought that what she had was little, but she didn’t realise that it was all she needed to become financially free.”

What the Widow Said	What Was Actually True
“Nothing”	“A pot of oil”
“I have no resources”	“I have the seed of my miracle”
“I am hopeless”	“Your solution is already in your house”

“Sometimes, you don’t need more than what you already have in order to receive what God has in store for you.”

This is a revolutionary statement. The widow thought she needed a loan, a benefactor, a miracle from outside. But God’s miracle was already inside her house. She had the oil. She had been living with her miracle and did not know it.

“All that the widow in today’s Bible reading needed to have a financial breakthrough had been in her house all along, but she didn’t know it.”

What She Had	What She Needed	The Gap
A pot of oil	A financial breakthrough	Not more oil, but eyes to see the potential of the oil

“It took Elisha’s instructions on what to do with what she had to help her experience the potential of the ‘little’ that was in her possession.”

Elisha did not give her new resources. He gave her a revelation. He opened her eyes to see that the “little” she had was enough—if used according to divine instruction.

Having Eyes That See (Beyond Physical Sight)

1. Physical Eyes vs. Seeing Eyes

“In today’s memory verse, the Bible says that the ears that hear and the eyes that see were made by the Lord. This means that a person can be surrounded by prosperity; however, if God doesn’t enable that person to see the opportunities He has placed around him or her, such a person can die in poverty.”

Physical Eyes	Seeing Eyes (Spiritual Perception)
See the surface of things	See the potential beneath the surface
See lack	See the seed of abundance
See obstacles	See opportunities
See the problem	See the solution hidden within the problem
See scarcity	See abundance where others see famine

“Having eyes that see is more than just having physical eyes. When you have eyes that see, you will see opportunities where others see challenges and abundance where others see scarcity.”

The widow had physical eyes. She could see the pot of oil. But she did not have “seeing eyes” that recognised the oil as her answer. She saw a little oil. Elisha saw unlimited wealth waiting to be released.

2. Isaac: Seeing Opportunities in Famine

“When God opened Isaac’s eyes to see opportunities in the midst of famine, he became so wealthy that the Philistines began to envy him because he had become wealthier than them (Genesis 26:12-16).”

Consider Isaac’s situation:

The Circumstance	The Natural Response
Famine in the land	Everyone focused on scarcity
Philistines struggling	Survival mode
Limited resources	Fear, hoarding, competition

But Isaac did not see famine. He saw farmland. He sowed in a time of famine (Genesis 26:12). And the Bible says: “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.”

What Isaac Saw	What Others Saw
Opportunity to sow	No point in sowing during famine
God’s blessing despite circumstances	Only the circumstances
Increase	Lack
Hundredfold harvest	Empty storehouses

“When God opened Isaac’s eyes to see opportunities in the midst of famine, he became so wealthy that the Philistines began to envy him because he had become wealthier than them.”

Isaac did not need new land, new rain, or new economic conditions. He needed his eyes opened to see what was already possible—even in famine.

The Prayer for Seeing Eyes

Daddy Adeboye announces a series on this theme:

“Over the next few days, I will share the importance of having seeing eyes and why you should ask the Lord for them.”

This is a prayer you can pray right now:

“I pray that the Almighty God will open your eyes to see the solutions He has put around you, in Jesus’ name.”

What to Pray For	Why It Matters
“Lord, open my eyes”	Because solutions may already be in your house
“Lord, help me see what I have missed”	Because the enemy blinds us to our own resources
“Lord, give me seeing eyes”	Because seeing eyes turn lack into abundance

How to Develop Seeing Eyes (Practical Steps)

Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is how to begin asking God for seeing eyes and positioning yourself to see what He wants you to see:

1. Ask the Lord Specifically for Seeing Eyes

Do not assume you already see everything. The widow did not see the potential in her oil. Isaac needed God to open his eyes. Ask daily: “Lord, give me eyes to see what You are showing me.”

2. Stop Focusing on What You Don’t Have

The widow said, “I have nothing except a pot of oil.” She was focused on the nothing. Elisha redirected her focus to the something. Take inventory of what you do have:

Category	What Do You Already Have?
Skills	What can you do?
Relationships	Who do you know?
Resources	What do you own?
Experiences	What have you been through that could help others?
Spiritual gifts	What has God gifted you to do?

3. Bring Your “Little” to God

Do not despise your pot of oil. Bring it to God and say, “Lord, here is what I have. It seems small. But I am asking You to multiply it, stretch it, and use it for Your glory.”

4. Obey the Instructions Even When They Don’t Make Sense

Elisha’s instructions were unusual:

• Borrow empty vessels from neighbours (not just a few)
• Shut the door (privacy, focus)
• Pour the oil (use what you have)

The widow did not argue. She obeyed. And the oil flowed. Your “seeing eyes” will be useless without obedient feet. God shows you the solution, and then He tells you what to do with it. Do it.

5. Expect to See Opportunities Where Others See Obstacles

When God gives you seeing eyes, you will begin to notice:

• Problems that are actually invitations for your solution
• People who are actually divine connections
• Delays that are actually protections
• Losses that are actually setups for greater gains

Warning: The Danger of Blindness in the Midst of Abundance

Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries a sobering warning:

“A person can be surrounded by prosperity; however, if God doesn’t enable that person to see the opportunities He has placed around him or her, such a person can die in poverty.”

The Tragedy	The Cause
Surrounded by prosperity but dying in poverty	Lack of seeing eyes
Opportunities everywhere but never seeing them	Spiritual blindness
Solutions in the house but never recognizing them	Unopened eyes

This is not about physical poverty alone. It applies to every area of life:

• Financial poverty while your skill or idea sits unused
• Relational poverty while your family member lives next door
• Ministry poverty while your testimony could reach thousands
• Emotional poverty while the answer is in prayer and community

“I pray that my Daddy will give you seeing eyes so you will see opportunities where others see obstacles and experience breakthroughs where others experience oppositions, in Jesus’ name.”

What “Seeing Eyes” Will Reveal

As you ask God for seeing eyes, here is what you can expect to perceive:

Instead of Seeing…	You Will See…
A problem	A opportunity
Lack	The seed of abundance
A dead end	A door opening
A person to avoid	A divine connection
A delay	A divine setup
A closed door	A window of opportunity
Famine	A season for sowing

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Seeing Eyes

Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer for seeing eyes. Do not wait. Your solution may already be in your house. Your breakthrough may already be in your hand. Ask God to open your eyes.

Pray this:

“Father, I thank You that You are the God who opens eyes. You formed the seeing eye, and You can awaken it to see what I have been missing. Forgive me for the times I have looked at what I have and called it ‘nothing.’ Forgive me for focusing on lack when You have placed the seed of abundance in my hand. Today, I ask for seeing eyes. Open my eyes to see the solutions You have already placed around me. Open my eyes to see opportunities where I have seen obstacles. Open my eyes to see the ‘pot of oil’ in my house. I refuse to die in poverty surrounded by prosperity. I refuse to live in lack when my answer is already here. Give me seeing eyes. Give me obedient feet. And let me experience the potential of the little You have given me, in Jesus’ mighty name.”

Action Steps:

1. The “Pot of Oil” Inventory: Today, take 15 minutes to list everything you have in your house, your skill set, your relationships, and your life that could be the seed of a miracle. Do not despise anything as “too small.” Write it all down.
2. The Elisha Question: Ask yourself honestly: What has God given me that I have dismissed as ‘nothing’? Identify one thing. Then ask God for instructions on what to do with it.
3. The Seeing Eyes Prayer: For the next seven days, begin each morning with this prayer: “Lord, give me seeing eyes today. Show me what I have been missing. Open my eyes to the opportunities around me.”

“The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.” (Proverbs 20:12)
Your solution may already be in your house. Your breakthrough may already be in your hand. Stop looking for what you don’t have and ask God to open your eyes to what you do have. The pot of oil is enough—if you have eyes to see it and feet to obey.

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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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