Category: Open Heavens Devotional

The Open Heaven 29 October 2026 devotional for today is HAVE FAITH IN GOD.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 29 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HAVE FAITH IN GOD

MEMORISE:

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
Hebrews 10:38

READ: Mark 11:20-24

And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 29 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Having faith in God means trusting in Him, even in seemingly hopeless situations. When believers truly understand who God is, they will diligently seek Him and put all their faith in Him. In turn, God will never let them down. Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Faith in God comes from truly knowing Him. Daniel 11:32 says that those who know their God will be strong and do exploits. Beloved, how well do you know God? Do you trust Him enough to do exactly what He tells you to do, whether it makes sense or not? In 1 Kings 18:21, Elijah told the people, “If the Lord is God, serve Him. If Baal is God, serve him.” If you are trusting God for a miracle, then you must believe that He is the Almighty God who can do even more than what you have asked of Him (Ephesians 3:20).

The Bible says that the just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17). James 1:6-7 also says that you should not even expect to receive anything from God if you go to Him with doubts.

When I became General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, the church kept growing to the point that our headquarters in Ebute Metta became too small for us. I got some of the church elders together, and we fasted and prayed for days. At the end of the prayers, God spoke: “Now that you’ve cried to Me for a campground, I will show you where it is.” Then, He showed us a jungle, which was the headquarters of highway robbers and all manner of dangerous animals. I thought to myself, “How can God choose this place of all places?” However, I went ahead with what He said because I have faith in Him. Today, that jungle has become a city.

When God says that all is well, you can be sure that all will be well. In Matthew 9:27-30, Jesus asked two blind men who were looking up at Him for a miracle if they believed He could heal them, and they replied, “Yes.” Jesus responded, “Be it unto you according to your faith,” and they were healed.

Beloved, put your faith in God, and He will give you miracles that are far beyond your expectations.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to trust You completely, even
when situations seem impossible, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Luke 19-20

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 29 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Have Faith in God,” calls us to trust God even in seemingly hopeless situations. It shows us that faith is not a blind leap into the dark — it is a confident response to knowing who God is. The disciples were amazed when the fig tree Jesus cursed withered from its roots. Jesus did not tell them to admire the miracle; He told them to have faith in God. The lesson was not about the tree — it was about the God who speaks and it comes to pass.

Do you know God well enough to trust Him completely? Do you trust Him enough to do exactly what He says, whether it makes sense or not? If you want stronger faith, you don’t need more effort — you need more of Him.

1. Faith Comes from Knowing God

Hebrews 11:6 says that without faith it is impossible to please God. But faith is not produced by trying harder — it is produced by knowing Him more. Daniel 11:32 says those who know their God will be strong and do exploits.

The more you know God, the more you trust Him. Trust is not built in a moment of crisis; it is built in a daily relationship.

Many believers struggle with faith because they know about God but they don’t know God. They have heard sermons, read books, and attended services — but they have not cultivated intimacy. Faith is the natural fruit of relationship. If you want more faith, you don’t need more effort — you need more of Him.

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2. Faith Does Not Entertain Doubt

James 1:6-7 says you should not expect to receive anything from God if you go to Him with doubts. The just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17).

Doubt is not the same as questions. Questions seek understanding; doubt refuses to trust. You can ask God questions while still believing Him. But you cannot pray and simultaneously be convinced God won’t answer. That is double-mindedness — and double-minded prayers receive nothing.

Examine your prayers. Are you praying with confidence or with hesitation? Are you asking God while secretly expecting failure? Faith-filled prayer is not louder — it is settled.

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3. Faith Obeys Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense

When God showed Daddy the current RCCG campground then, it was a jungle — the headquarters of highway robbers and dangerous animals.
He thought, “How can God choose this place?” But he went ahead because he had faith in Him. Today, that jungle has become a city.

Faith obeys God’s instructions even when they don’t make sense to human reasoning. The story of Abraham and Naaman show the miracle was on the other side of obedience.

What has God told you to do that doesn’t make sense? Start the business? Forgive the person? Give the offering? Take the step? Your reasoning may protest — but your obedience will produce the miracle.

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4. Faith Receives Beyond What You Ask

Ephesians 3:20 says God can do even more than what you have asked of Him. In Matthew 9:27-30, Jesus asked two blind men if they believed He could heal them. They said yes. He replied, “Be it unto you according to your faith.” And they were healed.

Faith does not limit God to what you can imagine. It positions you to receive more than you expected.
Pray boldly. Don’t limit God to the size of your request. Ask according to His ability, not your circumstances.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

You may be facing a situation that looks hopeless — a sickness, a financial crisis, a broken relationship, a delayed promise. Faith does not deny the reality of the situation. It denies the finality of it.

Daddy’s decision to build on a robber-infested jungle did not make sense. But God said it, and he believed it. Today that jungle is a city. Your situation may look like a jungle right now — dangerous, chaotic, impossible. But if God has spoken, it can become a city.

Put your faith in God. Not in your circumstances, not in your feelings, not in your resources — but in the God who cannot lie.

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Action Steps

1. Invest in Knowing God — Faith grows from relationship. Spend more time in His Word and in His presence. The more you know Him, the more you trust Him.

2. Pray Without Doubting — Examine your prayers. When you ask, believe that you have received. Don’t limit God with your doubt.

3. Obey the Instruction That Doesn’t Make Sense — Whatever God has told you to do — even if it seems illogical — do it. Your obedience is the doorway to your miracle.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You are faithful and true. Thank You for being a God who never fails, never lies, and never breaks His promises, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have doubted You. Forgive me for limiting You with my unbelief and praying without confidence, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, draw me close to You. Let my trust in You grow as I spend time in Your presence, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I choose to pray without doubting. I believe that whatever I ask in faith, I have received. Let my prayers be answered, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, I will obey You even when it doesn’t make sense. Give me the courage to step out on Your word, not on my logic, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, I receive beyond my request. You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all I ask or think. Let Your power be manifested in my life, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I declare that I walk by faith and not by sight. I am fully persuaded that what You have promised, You are able to perform, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 28 October 2025 devotional for today is HELP FROM HEAVEN 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 27 October 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVENS 28 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HELP FROM HEAVEN II

MEMORISE:

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Hebrews 1:14

READ: Acts 8:26-40

And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 28 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

I mentioned yesterday that one of the ways God sends help to His children from heaven is through angelic interventions. I recall experiencing one when I was about six or seven years old. An elder sister of mine got married and moved away to her husband’s farm, which was a long way from our home. One day, I asked her, “Where is your farm?”, and she gave me directions to the place: “When you arrive at so and so location, turn right; when you reach so and so spot, turn left.”

A little while thereafter, I decided to visit her on her husband’s farm. Being a little child, I did not know how far it was, so I set out on the journey. I tried to follow the directions she gave me, but I eventually got lost. I did not know how to get back home, nor did I know how to get to the farm I was going to.

Childishly, I looked up to heaven and said, “God, please help me.” By the time I looked down, I saw a little white dog wagging its tail and looking at me as if I were its friend. Since I was clueless about where I was, I followed the dog, hoping it would lead me to where people could help me.

Surprisingly, the dog led me to my sister’s farm. When I got there, and my sister saw me, she was alarmed and asked, “How did you get here? Who brought you here?” I said, “That little white dog.” She replied that she didn’t have a dog on her farm. Immediately, we stepped outside the farm and began to look everywhere. Amazingly, the dog I had just followed to the farm was nowhere to be found. I firmly believe that God sent an angel to help me so that I could one day preach the gospel to the world.

Today’s memory verse describes angels as ministering spirits sent forth to minister to those who are to be heirs of salvation. In today’s Bible reading, God sent an angel to give Philip specific directions about the next phase of his ministry. After winning the city of Samaria for Jesus, it was time for him to move on to the next phase of his mission, and the angel told him exactly where to go.

Beloved, God still sends His angels to guide His people. I pray that you will not miss such angelic ministrations, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please let me enjoy angelic ministrations
all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Luke 16-18

HYMN: Jesus Loves Me

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 28 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Help from Heaven II,” continues the teaching on angelic intervention — but this time, the focus is on angelic guidance. Yesterday, we saw how angels protect and rescue. Today, we see how angels direct and guide God’s people to their next assignment.

Daddy shares a remarkable childhood testimony of how God sent an angel — disguised as a little white dog — to lead him to his sister’s farm when he was lost. That angelic guidance kept him safe so that he could one day preach the gospel to the world.

God still sends His angels to guide His people.

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1. A Childhood Testimony of Angelic Guidance

When Daddy was about six or seven, he set out alone to visit his sister’s farm but got lost. He prayed, and miraculously a little dog led him there. Daddy believes God sent an angel to help him so he could one day preach the gospel to the world.

You have experienced angelic guidance without knowing it. He can be in the form of a human being, an animal, nature, etc.
A stranger who appeared at the right moment, a door that opened unexpectedly, a direction that felt like a nudge. God’s help is often unrecognised until you look back. Learn to see His hand in your life.

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2. Angels Are Ministering Spirits Sent to Help You

Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as ministering spirits sent forth to minister to those who are heirs of salvation. If you are a child of God, you are an heir — and angels are assigned to serve you.

You are not alone in your journey. God has assigned heavenly helpers to assist you. They may not always appear as angels — sometimes they come as a stranger, a friend, or a path that suddenly becomes clear. But make no mistake: heaven is involved in your life.

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3. Angels Guide Us to Our Next Assignment

In Acts 8:26-40, God sent an angel to Philip with specific directions. Philip obeyed, and he met the Ethiopian eunuch — a man of great authority who was reading Isaiah but didn’t understand it. Philip explained the Scriptures, preached Jesus, and the eunuch was saved and baptized.

God doesn’t just want to protect you — He wants to position you. He wants to guide you to the people, places, and opportunities He has prepared for you. Be sensitive to His leading. The angel may be directing you to your next assignment right now.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

You may be at a crossroads right now. You may not know which way to go — which job to take, which person to marry, which city to move to, which decision to make. You may feel lost, like a little child far from home.

Today’s message reminds you: God sends help from heaven. He sends angels to guide you. He sends His Spirit to direct you. He sends His Word to instruct you. You are not alone. You are not abandoned. You are not without direction.

You will not miss such angelic ministrations. Stay sensitive. Stay prayerful. Stay obedient. And watch heaven guide your steps.

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Action Steps

1. Ask God for Guidance — When you don’t know what to do, look up to heaven and say, “God, please help me.” He hears. He answers. He guides.

2. Stay Sensitive to Divine Direction — God may guide you through His Word, through prayer, through wise counsel, or even through unexpected means. Keep your heart open to however He chooses to lead you.

3. Obey Promptly — When God says go, go. Philip arose and went. His obedience led to a soul being saved. Your obedience may lead to your next assignment.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You send help from heaven. Thank You for the ministering spirits assigned to guide me and keep me in Your will, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have ignored Your guidance or waited passively when You told me to move. Forgive me for being idle when You wanted me active, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, I position myself for angelic guidance. I choose to be obedient, faithful, and active in Your service. Send me Your direction, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, guide me to my next assignment. Lead me to the people, places, and opportunities You have prepared for me. Let no divine appointment be missed, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, open my eyes to see the help You send. Let me recognise Your hand even when it comes in unexpected forms, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, use me as You used Philip — to help someone understand what they cannot see, to bring them closer to You, in Jesus’ name.
7. I decree that I achieve God’s purpose for my life. I receive angelic help to fulfil His calling, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 27 October 2026 devotional for today is HELP FROM HEAVEN I.

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 October 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVENS 27 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HELP FROM HEAVEN I

MEMORISE:

The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Psalm 34:7

READ: Psalm 112:1-10

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 27 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

A person who fears God will always enjoy assistance from heaven. When I talk about enjoying assistance from heaven, it includes receiving help from beings who live in heaven, specifically the angels.

Today’s memory verse tells us that the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them. You can be certain of angelic interventions and rescues when you fear the Lord. Today’s Bible reading refers to someone who fears the Lord as a blessed person. When you fear the Lord and delight greatly in His commandments, you will be blessed, and you can expect angels to intervene in your affairs.

In 1 Kings 19:4-8, when Elijah was so discouraged that he felt like dying, God sent an angel to him twice to strengthen him with food. Before this incident, he had confronted the prophets of Baal, burnt their altars, and killed them. He had purged the land of idolatry because he feared the Lord (1 Kings 18:1-40). In Daniel 6:19-22, an angel came and shut the mouths of lions so that they would not harm Daniel because he chose to obey God’s commandments (Daniel 6:4-10).

In 2 Kings 19:32-37, a single angel from the Lord fought against Sennacherib and destroyed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night. This was because King Hezekiah was a blessed man who feared the Lord (2 Kings 19:14-19). In Matthew 2:13-15, an angel warned Joseph in a dream that Herod was seeking to kill Jesus. In Acts 12:5-11, an angel came to set Peter free from prison the night before he was to be killed. Every one of these people experienced angelic interventions because they feared God.

A lady once shared her experience during a flight when the aircraft encountered turbulence, and it appeared as if it was going to crash. As she cried out to God for help, she looked out of the window and saw an angel smiling at her as he carried the plane in the palm of his hand. Immediately, she stopped being anxious and became assured that there was nothing to worry about. I prophesy to you that God will send His angel to rescue you in turbulent times, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, when you fear the Lord and obey His commandments at all times, you can rest assured that the hosts of angels in heaven will come to your aid in times of need.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to fear You and obey Your commandments
so that I will enjoy help from heaven, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Luke 13-15

HYMN: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 27 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Help from Heaven I,” opens our eyes to a wonderful truth: when you fear the Lord, you enjoy assistance from heaven — including help from angels.

A person who fears God will always enjoy divine assistance. Psalm 34:7 promises that the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them. Psalm 112 describes such a person as blessed — their seed is mighty, wealth and riches are in their house, light arises in darkness, and they are not afraid of evil tidings.

When you fear the Lord and delight in His commandments, you can expect angels to intervene in your affairs.

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1. Angelic Help Is Promised to Those Who Fear God

You can be certain of angelic interventions and rescues when you fear the Lord. Today’s Bible reading calls the person who fears the Lord blessed. When you fear Him and delight in His commandments, you will be blessed — and angels will intervene in your affairs.

Angels sent by God to minister to those who will inherit salvation (Hebrews 1:14).

Meditate on this promise so that you will not give in to fear, but believe like Elisha, in the day of evil (2 Kings 6:16)

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2. Biblical Examples of Angelic Intervention

Daddy gives us powerful examples:

• Elijah (1 Kings 19:4-8) — When he was so discouraged he wanted to die, God sent an angel twice to strengthen him with food.
• Daniel (Daniel 6:19-22) — An angel shut the mouths of lions because Daniel obeyed God’s commandments.
• King Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:32-37) — A single angel destroyed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night because Hezekiah feared the Lord.
• Joseph (Matthew 2:13-15) — An angel warned him in a dream that Herod was seeking to kill Jesus.
• Peter (Acts 12:5-11) — An angel set him free from prison the night before he was to be killed.

Every one of these people experienced angelic intervention because they feared God.

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3. A Modern Testimony of Angelic Protection

Daddy shares a testimony of a lady on a flight that was going to crash. As she cried out to God for help, she looked out the window and saw an angel carrying the plane. Immediately, she stopped being anxious and became assured that there was nothing to worry about.

When you pray within a crisis, believe God is moving in your favour.

You may not always see the angel, but the angel sees you. You may not know how God is protecting you, but He is. The same angel that carried that plane is assigned to carry you.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

You may be facing a tough situation right now — in your health, your finances, your family, or your future. It may feel like you will not survive it. But today’s message reminds you: when you fear the Lord, heaven is on your side.

You may not see the angel. You may not feel the protection. But God has given His angels charge over you. They encamp around you. They deliver you. They carry you in their hands.

So fear the Lord. Obey His commandments. Delight in His Word. And rest assured: the hosts of heaven are working on your behalf.

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Action Steps

1. Fear the Lord and Obey His Commandments — Angelic help is promised to those who fear God. Make it your priority to honor Him in every area of your life.

2. Pray for Angelic Intervention — When you face battles you cannot fight, ask God to send His angels on your behalf. He has promised to do it.

3. Trust God in Turbulent Times — When things seem out of control, pray and know that God is in control. He will deliver you.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for the promise of angelic help. Thank You for the angels You have assigned to encamp around me and deliver me, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have forgotten that I am not alone. Forgive me for living in fear when heaven is on my side, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, I choose to fear You and delight in Your commandments. Let my life be pleasing to You, so that I may enjoy the fullness of Your protection, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, send Your angels to fight my battles. Every enemy, every attack, every plan of darkness — let Your angels scatter them, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, I decree that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. I am shielded by angelic hosts because I fear the Lord, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, in tough times, let me see Your hand. Open my eyes to see the chariots of fire around me. Let me not be afraid, in Jesus’ name.
7. I declare that I am not moved by hopeless situations surrounding me. My heart is fixed on God. Lord, rescue and honour me, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 26 October 2026 devotional for today is FERVENT PRAYERS.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 26 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FERVENT PRAYERS

MEMORISE:

But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
Deuteronomy 4:29

READ: Matthew 15:22-28

And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.
27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 26 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

There are different kinds of prayers, but often, the way people pray reveals the depth of their longing and how urgently they desire God’s intervention.

Imagine a case where two critically injured people are in a hospital, and one says, “Oh, doctor, come and help me treat this wound,” and then brings out his or her phone to watch cartoons. Then, the other fellow screams out, “Doctor, I am in serious pain. Help me now!” Who do you think the doctor will attend to first? Definitely, the doctor will first attend to the one who screamed out loud for help.

Many people come to God’s presence casually, speaking ‘Queen’s English’, with ‘steeze’ and composure, as the youths would say. However, some other people pray to God with their whole heart and strength, and, like Jacob in Genesis 32:26, they say, “Lord, I will not let You go unless You bless me!”

Sometimes, my friends abroad ask me why we experience so many miracles in Africa, while there are very few in the so-called civilised world. I tell them that it is simply because they believe that they have alternatives. When a person has no one else to talk to apart from God, he or she will know how to pray fervently. Also, if a fellow has an illness that has defied all forms of treatment, such a fellow will understand what it means to pray fervently.

James 5:16 says that the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous avail much. In today’s Bible reading, when the Canaanite woman asked Jesus to deliver her demon-possessed daughter, she cried unto Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David.” That woman was not casual about her prayers; she kept crying out to Jesus until she received a response.

Likewise, in Mark 10:46-52, blind Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus with a loud voice, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” All attempts by people to shut him up proved unsuccessful, as he continued to call out to Jesus for help. Eventually, Jesus heard him, and he got his miracle.

Beloved, if anything is troubling you, cry unto God today with all your heart and soul, and He will hear you. Call upon Him with all your strength and humility, and He will grant your requests. He will, however, not listen to the prayers of a sinner who has refused to repent and forsake his or her sins (Isaiah 59:1-2).

PRAYER POINT

Father, please hear my cry and intervene in my situation as I pray fervently to You, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Luke 11-12

HYMN: Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 26 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Fervent Prayers,” teaches us that the way we pray reveals how deeply we long for God’s intervention. Casual prayers produce casual results. But when you pray with your whole heart, heaven responds.

Using an illustration of two critically injured patients in a hospital. One casually asks the doctor for help while scrolling on his phone. The other screams in pain. Who gets attended to first? The one who cried out with urgency.

God is not moved by polished words. He is moved by desperate, fervent, faith-filled prayers.

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1. The Difference Between Casual and Fervent Prayers

Daddy notes that many people come to God’s presence casually — speaking “Queen’s English” with composure. But others pray with their whole heart and strength, like Jacob, who said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” (Genesis 32:26).

The doctor attends to the one who screams for help. In the same way, God responds to those who cry out to Him with urgency and faith.

God is not looking for eloquence — He is looking for sincerity. Pray like you mean it. Pray like you need Him.

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2. Why Africa Sees More Miracles

Daddy shares a conversation with friends abroad who asked why there are so many miracles in Africa but few in the so-called civilised world. He told them: it is because they believe they have alternatives. When a person has no one else to turn to but God, they learn to pray fervently.

If a person has an illness that has defied all treatment, they understand what it means to pray fervently.
When you have no backup plan, no alternative, no safety net — you pray like your life depends on it. And that is when heaven opens.

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3. Biblical Examples of Fervent Prayers

James 5:16 says the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous avails much.

In Matthew 15:22-28, the Canaanite woman cried out to Jesus, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David.” She was not casual. She kept crying until she received a response. Jesus said, “O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt.” And her daughter was healed that very hour.

In Mark 10:46-52, blind Bartimaeus cried out with a loud voice, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” People tried to shut him up, but he cried out even louder. Jesus heard him, and he received his sight.

These people did not pray polite prayers. They cried out. They refused to be silenced. They were desperate for a touch from Jesus. If you want a miracle, you must pray like you need one.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

Are you facing something that is troubling you? A sickness, a financial burden, a broken relationship, a stubborn situation? Daddy says: cry unto God today with all your heart and soul, and He will hear you.

But there is one condition: God will not listen to the prayers of a sinner who has refused to repent and forsake their sins (Isaiah 59:1-2). If you want your prayers to be heard, your heart must be right with God.

So pray fervently. Pray with faith. Pray with urgency. And make sure your heart is clean before Him. The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much.

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Action Steps

1. Pray with Urgency and Sincerity — Stop praying casually. Approach God with the same desperation as the Canaanite woman and Bartimaeus. Cry out to Him with all your heart.

2. Persist in Prayer — Don’t give up after one attempt. Keep praying. Keep knocking. Keep seeking. Persistent prayer moves the heart of God.

3. Ensure Your Heart Is Clean — Confess and forsake any sin in your life. God will not hear the prayer of a sinner who refuses to repent. Keep your heart right before Him.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You hear me when I call. Thank You for being a God who answers fervent, faith-filled prayers, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have prayed casually and without faith. Forgive me for approaching Your throne with a cold or distracted heart, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, give me a heart of fervent prayer. Teach me to pray with urgency, sincerity, and faith, like the Canaanite woman and Bartimaeus, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I cry out to You today. Hear me. Answer me. Deliver me from every troubling situation in my life, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, let my prayers avail much. Let the effectual, fervent prayer of my heart move heaven on my behalf, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, give me the grace to persist in prayer. Let me not give up or grow weary. Let me keep knocking until the door opens, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, cleanse my heart. Remove every sin that would hinder my prayers. Let me stand before You righteous and heard, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heavens 13 November 2026 devotional for today is DIVINE REPOSITIONING II.

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

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OPEN HEAVENS 13 NOVEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE REPOSITIONING II

MEMORISE:

And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.
Genesis 13:14-15

READ: Matthew 17:1-9

And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.
9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 13 NOVEMBER 2026 TODAY’S MESSAGE

When God’s time to reposition a fellow comes, such a person will not have to worry about his or her enemies because the King of kings Himself will handle them. In 1 Kings 19:1-8, after God repositioned Elijah on the same Mount Horeb where He repositioned Moses, Elijah never ran from anyone again. In fact, as 1 Kings 21:20-24 reveals, he boldly approached the king of Israel to inform him about God’s judgment.

God often repositions people so they can see far. When you are on a mountaintop, for instance, you will be able to see farther than someone in a valley. If you have ever been on a plane, you will discover that the higher it goes, the farther you can see. When you are on the ground, houses, trees, and other objects will block your view, but as you go higher, you will see more objects and things. In Genesis 13:14-17, God made it clear to Abraham that he could have everything he could see. Then, He instructed him not to stand in one spot, but to walk the length and breadth of the land, and He would give him whatever he could see.

At times, when God repositions a person, He does that so that the person can see the unusual. He does that so that the person can see what He is about to make available for him or her. In today’s Bible reading, the Lord took three of His disciples with Him to the Mount of Transfiguration to see what ordinary eyes could not see. They saw the Lord transfigured, and they also saw Moses and Elijah, who had been dead for hundreds of years. They saw what ordinary eyes could not see because the Lord repositioned them to a mountaintop.

In Mark 5:35-43, when the Lord Jesus Christ wanted to show Peter, James, and John how to raise the dead, he repositioned them. When He and His disciples arrived at Jairus’ house, He kept the others outside and only allowed the three of them to follow Him inside; the three disciples witnessed how He raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead. Years later, in Acts 9:36-42, when Peter was about to raise Dorcas from the dead, he followed the example set before him by the Lord.

Beloved, God wants to reposition you to a mountaintop, and that mountaintop is a place of closer communion with Him. Are you ready for this repositioning?

PRAYER POINT

Father, please reposition me so that I can see and experience more of Your blessings.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

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HYMN: I Am Thine, O Lord

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