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The Open Heaven 14 October 2026 devotional for today is SHIELDED BY HIS BLOOD.

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 14 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: SHIELDED BY HIS BLOOD

MEMORISE:

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 10:19

READ: Exodus 12:1-14

And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.
3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house:
4 And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.
5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:

6 And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.
7 And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.
8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.
9 Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.
10 And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire.

11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD’s passover.
12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.
13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
14 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.

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The blood of Jesus is one of the many ways God shields His children. In today’s Bible reading, God used the blood of lambs, which was a typology of the blood of Jesus, to save the children of Israel from the plague of death. He said to them, “And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you…”

Psalm 116:8 tells us that God delivers our souls from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from falling. If not for the special shielding of God during the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, many of us would not be here today. Indeed, the blood of Jesus Christ shielded us and delivered our souls from death.

The blood of Jesus Christ also shields us from demonic attacks and grants us victory over the devil and his agents. Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” We are also shielded from wrath and are justified by the blood of Jesus (Romans 5:9).

The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sins. 1 John 1:7 says, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” Ephesians 1:7 also tells us that we have redemption and forgiveness of sins through the blood of Jesus Christ. That blood also grants us access to God and gives us the boldness to enter into the holiest, as we see in today’s memory verse.

The blood of Jesus also speaks. Hebrews 12:24 says, “And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” I pray that in the name above all other names, you will experience and enjoy the better things Jesus’ blood has spoken and is still speaking on your behalf, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, the blood of Jesus will not speak for you or shield you if you have yet to accept Him as your Lord and Saviour. In order to be saved and shielded by Jesus’ blood, you must confess with your mouth that He is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9).

PRAYER POINT

Father, I accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. Please let His blood speak better things on my behalf and shield me from all evil, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 4-5

HYMN: What Can Wash Away My Sin

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Shielded by His Blood,” reveals one of the most powerful truths in all of Scripture: the blood of Jesus is our protection, our cleansing, our access, and our victory.

It takes us back to the Passover in Egypt, where God instructed the Israelites to mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb. That lamb was a picture of Jesus — the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. When God saw the blood, He passed over them. Death could not touch them.

That same blood is available to you today. It shields you, cleanses you, and speaks for you.

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1. The Blood Shields Us from Death

In Exodus 12, God told the Israelites to strike the blood on their doorposts. He said, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you” (Exodus 12:13).

Psalm 116:8 says God delivers our souls from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from falling. Daddy notes that if not for God’s special shielding during the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, many of us would not be here today. The blood of Jesus shielded us and delivered our souls from death.

You may not see the dangers God has shielded you from. Thank Him for it.

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2. The Blood Gives Us Victory Over the Enemy

The blood of Jesus shields us from demonic attacks and grants us victory over the devil and his agents. Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”

We are also shielded from wrath and justified by the blood of Jesus (Romans 5:9).

When the enemy comes with accusations, when he reminds you of your past, when he tries to make you feel unworthy — plead the blood of Jesus. The blood is your defence. The blood is your victory.

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3. The Blood Cleanses and Gives Access

The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 says, “The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” Ephesians 1:7 tells us we have redemption and forgiveness of sins through His blood.

That same blood grants us access to God and gives us boldness to enter into the holiest (Hebrews 10:19).
The blood of Jesus washes whiter than snow.

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4. The Blood Speaks Better Things

Hebrews 12:24 says, “And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”

Abel’s blood cried out for vengeance. Jesus’ blood cries out for mercy, forgiveness, and redemption. Daddy prays that you will experience and enjoy the better things Jesus’ blood has spoken and is still speaking on your behalf.

When you sin, the blood of Jesus speaks forgiveness. When you are accused, the blood speaks justification. When you are weak, the blood speaks strength. When you are lost, the blood speaks redemption. The blood is always speaking on your behalf — better things than you could ever ask or imagine.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

You may be facing battles you cannot see. You may be walking through dangers you are not aware of. But the blood of Jesus is your shield.

When the enemy reminds you of your past, remind him of the blood. When fear creeps in, speak the blood. When you feel unworthy to approach God, remember that the blood gives you boldness. When you sin, run to the blood for cleansing.

The blood of Jesus will not shield you if you have not accepted Him as your Lord and Saviour. But if you confess with your mouth that He is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9). And once you are His, the blood covers you, shields you, cleanses you, and speaks for you — every single day.

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Action Steps

1. Plead the Blood Daily — Every morning, declare: “I am covered by the blood of Jesus. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.” Make the blood your daily confession.

2. Accept Jesus if You Haven’t — If you have never surrendered your life to Christ, do it today. Confess Him as Lord. Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. Apply the blood to your life.

3. Thank God for Unseen Protection — Spend time today thanking God for all the dangers He shielded you from that you never knew about. Gratitude for unseen protection builds faith for seen battles.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for the precious blood of Jesus that shields me, cleanses me, and speaks for me. I bless You for the protection I cannot see, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have taken the blood of Jesus for granted. Forgive me for trying to fight battles in my own strength, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, I plead the blood of Jesus over my life, my family, my home, and my destiny. Let the blood cover us and shield us from all evil, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, by the blood of Jesus, I overcome the enemy. Every accusation, every attack, every plan of darkness — let it be scattered by the power of the blood, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, let the blood of Jesus cleanse me from every sin. Wash me whiter than snow. Let no stain remain, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, by the blood of Jesus, give me boldness to enter into Your presence. Let nothing keep me from You. Let nothing separate me from Your love, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, let the blood of Jesus speak better things on my behalf. Let it speak mercy, favour, healing, breakthrough, and victory over my life, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 13 October 2026 devotional for today is YOUR BACKGROUND DOES NOT MATTER.

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 12 October 2026 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVENS 13 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOUR BACKGROUND DOES NOT MATTER

MEMORISE:

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
Psalm 113:7

READ: 1 Samuel 2:2-9

There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

6 The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
7 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.
9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 13 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In 1 Kings 17:1, the Bible introduces us to a man of God named Elijah. Interestingly, the Bible did not even mention his father’s name. It is even more interesting when you consider that even Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, had his father’s name mentioned in the Bible, as he was referred to as blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, even though he was a beggar.

In Elijah’s case, however, it was quite different, as the Bible only mentioned the name of his town – even his tribe was not mentioned. I can relate well to this because I am also the son of someone people might call a nobody. This is why I am convinced that if God can achieve great things through Elijah and me, despite our obscure backgrounds, He can achieve even greater things through anyone.

When it comes to what God can do in a person’s life, who they are, where they come from, their family background, as well as their social and financial status, do not matter. In 1 Timothy 1:15, Apostle Paul said that he was the chief of sinners. Before he died, however, he was able to boldly say in 2 Corinthians 11:5, “…I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.” It does not matter how lowly you might have started out in life; God can elevate you to the top. I pray for you today that no matter what your past looked like, the grace of God will lift you to the very top, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, I want you to know that if you completely surrender your life to God, you will end up in glory. Elijah’s father’s name was not mentioned in the Bible because it was not a factor in the things God wanted to do in the prophet’s life. No matter who your earthly father is, if God is your heavenly Father, you are a prime candidate for His glory. He delights in using the foolish things of this world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27).

If people mock and despise you because of your background, please don’t be bothered. Just ensure that you surrender your life to Jesus, and He will elevate you. As we see in today’s Bible reading, He raises beggars from the dunghill to set them among princes and makes them inherit the throne of glory.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please lift me up from obscurity and
set me among princes, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 1-3

HYMN: Blessed Assurance

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Your Background Does Not Matter,” delivers a liberating truth: where you come from does not determine where God can take you. Your family name, your social status, your financial background — none of it limits what God can do in your life.

It uses Elijah as an example. A prophet so mighty that he called down fire from heaven — yet the Bible never even mentions his father’s name. If God could use a man with no recorded lineage, He can use anyone. Including you.

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1. Elijah: A Prophet With No Pedigree

In 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah appears on the scene with no introduction except his town. His father’s name is not mentioned. His tribe is not mentioned. Compare that to Bartimaeus — a blind beggar — who at least had his father’s name recorded (Mark 10:46). Elijah had less.
Yet this same Elijah stood before kings, called down fire, and was taken to heaven without tasting death.

Your lack of connections does not disqualify you. Your unknown family name does not disqualify you. He is looking for surrendered hearts.

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2. Paul: From Chief of Sinners to Chief of Apostles

In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul called himself the chief of sinners. Yet before he died, he boldly declared in 2 Corinthians 11:5, “I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.”
It does not matter how lowly you started. God can elevate you to the top.

Your past does not disqualify you from a great future. Paul persecuted the church. He approved the killing of Stephen. Yet God turned him into the greatest missionary the world has ever known. If God can do that for Paul, He can do it for you.

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3. If God Is Your Father, You Are a Candidate for Glory

No matter who your earthly father is, if God is your heavenly Father, you are a prime candidate for His glory. God delights in using the foolish things of the world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27).

Don’t feel ashamed of where you come from. Surrender your life to Jesus, and He will elevate you. As today’s reading says, He raises beggars from the dunghill and sets them among princes.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

Maybe you come from a family that nobody respects. Maybe you grew up in poverty. Maybe you were told you would never amount to anything. Maybe your father was absent, or your mother was struggling. Maybe your surname carries shame.

Hear this: Your background does not matter to God. He is not limited by where you started. He raises the poor from the dust. He lifts the needy from the dunghill. He sets them among princes.

Surrender your life to Jesus. Stay faithful. Stay humble. And watch God write a story through you that will make people marvel — not at where you came from, but at where God brought you to.

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Action Steps

1. Surrender Fully to God — Stop making excuses based on your background. Give your life completely to Jesus. Let Him be your Father, your identity, and your future.

2. Reject Every Label from Your Past — If people have called you a nobody, reject that label. If you have believed lies about your worth, renounce them. Your identity is in Christ.

3. Stay Faithful in the Process — Like David, stay faithful in the field. Like Elijah, stay obedient in the hidden place. Your promotion is coming.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You are not limited by my background. Thank You for choosing me not because of who I am, but because of who You are, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for believing the lies that my background disqualifies me. Forgive me for looking down on myself because of where I come from, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, I surrender my life completely to You. Be my Father, my identity, and my future. Let Your glory be seen in me, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, You raise the poor from the dust and lift the needy from the dunghill. Lift me up today. Set me among princes, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, silence every voice that mocks me because of my background. Let my testimony silence the critics and bring glory to Your name, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, give me the grace to stay faithful in obscurity. Help me to serve You humbly until the day of my lifting, in Jesus’ name.
7. I decree: my background will not limit my destiny. God use me to confound the wise and to glorify His name, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 12 October 2026 devotional for today is KEEP YOUR LAMP BURNING.

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 12 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: KEEP YOUR LAMP BURNING

MEMORISE:

Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
Luke 12:35

READ: Matthew 25:1-9

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 12 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Knowing Jesus is the best thing that can ever happen to a person. The earlier a person knows Him, the better he or she becomes positioned to walk through life with His grace, wisdom, and power. The moment you come to Jesus, you will have access to His light (John 8:12), and you will become light too (Matthew 5:14). For any light to keep burning, however, fuel must be consistently added to it.

In today’s Bible reading, the five wise virgins had extra oil for their lamps, and this made it easy for them to refill their lamps and ensure that they kept burning when they woke up. The five foolish virgins, on the other hand, didn’t have extra oil, so they had nothing to fall back on when their lamps went out.

Beloved, the fact that you were full of the Holy Spirit yesterday does not mean that you do not need to refuel today. Yesterday’s infilling will not carry you through today’s battles. If you want your lamp to burn brightly until the Lord returns, you must keep fuelling it with the word of God and prayers.

In 1 Kings 19:5-8, the first meal the angel served Elijah was not enough for the journey he had ahead of him. The angel had to wake him up to eat again. No matter where you are in the journey of life, you need to arise and eat again, because of the journey ahead. You need to keep your lamp burning brightly because gross darkness has enveloped the earth and will continue to deepen (Isaiah 60:2). This, however, should not frighten you as God’s child because your spirit is the candle of the Lord (Proverbs 20:27), and the more you grow in your relationship with Him, the brighter your candle will shine.

Beloved, flee from sin. Do not get involved in things that will dim your light or snuff out your lamp. People who are busy struggling to acquire the things of this world will snuff out their lamps. Likewise, people who toy with sin will make their oil become polluted. This is why I shudder when I hear some preachers say that once a person becomes born again, the fellow can live as he or she likes. If you do not want your lamp to go out, you must not embrace the things that can put out your light. I pray that your lamp will keep burning brightly until the end, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to remain bright
and burning for You until the end, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 27-28

HYMN: I Need Thee Every Hour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 12 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Keep Your Lamp Burning,” teaches us that salvation is not a one-time event — it is a daily walk. The moment you come to Jesus, you receive His light. But for that light to keep burning, you must keep adding fuel.

It uses the parable of the ten virgins to show us that yesterday’s infilling will not carry you through today’s battles. You must keep fuelling your lamp with the Word of God and prayer.

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1. The Wise and the Foolish Virgins

In Matthew 25, ten virgins went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were wise — they took extra oil. Five were foolish — they took no oil with them.
When the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. At midnight, the cry came: “Behold, the bridegroom cometh!” They all arose and trimmed their lamps. But the foolish ones had no oil left. They asked the wise for oil, but the wise said, “Not so, lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.”

The difference between the wise and the foolish was not their invitation — all ten were invited. It was not their lamps — all ten had lamps. The difference was the extra oil. The wise prepared for the wait. The foolish assumed what they had was enough. Don’t assume yesterday’s grace is enough for tomorrow’s battle. Keep refuelling.

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2. Yesterday’s Infilling Won’t Carry You Through Today

The fact that you were full of the Holy Spirit yesterday does not mean you don’t need to refuel today. Yesterday’s infilling will not carry you through today’s battles.
In 1 Kings 19:5-8, the first meal the angel served Elijah was not enough for the journey ahead. The angel had to wake him up to eat again. No matter where you are in your journey, you need to arise and eat again — because of the journey ahead.

You cannot live on yesterday’s prayer. You cannot live on last Sunday’s sermon. You cannot live on a past encounter. The fuel that got you through last week will not get you through this week. You must keep coming back to the Word. You must keep coming back to prayer. Every day is a new day that requires new fuel.

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3. Flee from Sin — It Dims Your Light

Daddy warns us clearly: flee from sin. Do not get involved in things that will dim your light or snuff out your lamp.

People who are busy struggling to acquire the things of this world will snuff out their lamps. People who toy with sin will make their oil polluted. Being born again does not make you live as you like.

If you do not want your lamp to go out, you must not embrace the things that can put out your light.
The more you entertain sin, the dimmer your light becomes. And a dim light cannot shine in a dark world. Flee from sin. Guard your oil.

Action Steps

1. Refuel Daily — Commit to a daily time of prayer and Bible study. Don’t rely on yesterday’s oil. Be intentional about filling your lamp every single day.

2. Flee from Sin — Examine your life. Is there anything you’re tolerating that is dimming your light? Confess it. Forsake it. Guard your oil.

3. Guard Against Distraction — Don’t let the pursuit of worldly things snuff out your lamp. Keep eternal things first. Stay focused on the Bridegroom.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for the light of Christ in my life. Thank You for calling me out of darkness and making me a light in this world, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for the times I have neglected my lamp. Forgive me for living on yesterday’s oil and letting my fire grow dim, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, fill me afresh with Your Holy Spirit today. Let my lamp be full of oil and my light burn brightly for You, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, help me to refuel daily through prayer and Your Word. Give me the discipline to stay close to You every single day, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, I flee from every sin that dims my light. Cleanse my heart, purify my oil, and keep my flame burning for You, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, do not let my lamp go out. When the Bridegroom comes, let me be found with a burning light and extra oil in my vessel, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, let my light shine in this dark world. Use me to draw others to You, and let my fire never go out, in Jesus’ name.

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The Open Heaven 11 October 2026 devotional for today is JUST ONE BREAKTHROUGH.

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 11 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: JUST ONE BREAKTHROUGH

MEMORISE:

Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalm 112:3

READ: Psalm 37:23-29

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 11 OCTOBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Growing up, my father was so poor that even poor people called him poor. However, at that time, I had a friend whose father was poorer than mine. As poor as my father was, he was still able to gather enough money to send me to school for the first two years of my studies. This friend of mine, on the other hand, could not even enrol in school because his father had no money to sponsor him.

Whenever other children went to school, my friend would go around looking for a place to work. One day, someone gave him a task to clear a piece of land outside the town. While he was working, he struck something that was buried in the ground, and when he checked it, he discovered that it was a large pot filled with gold coins. The pot must have been buried several years before then, when people preferred to bury their valuables rather than take them to banks.

When my friend picked up the pot, he looked left and right, but there was nobody around him. Then, he took all the coins and went home. He took one of the coins to a goldsmith, who examined it and told him how much he was willing to pay for it. The amount was so huge that the boy exclaimed, “Ah!” The goldsmith thought that the boy knew the true value of the coin and that his exclamation was because he knew he was about to be cheated, so he said, “Alright, I will pay you double.”

The boy responded again, “Ah, ah!” The goldsmith continued to bargain, and eventually, he promised to pay him five times the initial offer. The boy could not believe his luck. The goldsmith asked further, “Do you have more?” The boy replied, “Yes.” Not long after that, my friend left the village because he had now become very wealthy.

Beloved, just one divine breakthrough can transform your life for good. One of my spiritual sons lost his job, and God told him to start selling peanuts. God’s instruction, however, was for him to fry the peanuts with honey. From selling peanuts, he became so wealthy that he was able to buy private jets. When God gives you a breakthrough, you will move to a level you never even thought you could attain. However, to get that breakthrough from God, you must be intimate with Him enough to hear His instructions and obey them.

PRAYER POINT

Lord, please open my eyes to see where
my breakthrough is, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 25-26

HYMN: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 11 OCTOBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Today’s devotional, “Just One Breakthrough,” reminds us that a single divine encounter can change your life forever. Daddy shares two powerful stories — one about a poor boy who found buried gold, and another about a spiritual son who became wealthy selling honey-fried peanuts.

God can transform your story in a moment. But to receive that breakthrough, you must be intimate enough with Him to hear His instructions and obey them.

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1. A Poor Boy’s Divine Discovery

Daddy grew up poor. But he had a friend whose father was even poorer and could not send him to school at all.
While other children went to school, this friend would look for work. One day, he was hired to clear a piece of land outside town. While working, he struck something buried in the ground. It was a large pot filled with gold coins.
He took the coins home. He took one coin to a goldsmith, who offered a huge amount. That is how he became wealthy.

One discovery changed everything. One moment of divine favour ended years of poverty. God can do in a second what you could not do in a lifetime. Your breakthrough may be closer than you think.

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2. From Peanuts to Private Jets

Daddy shares another story of his spiritual sons lost his job. God told him to start selling peanuts — but with a specific instruction: fry them with honey. He obeyed. From selling peanuts, he became so wealthy that he was able to buy private jets.

When God gives you a breakthrough, you will move to a level you never thought possible.
The instruction may seem small. The method may seem ordinary. But when God is in it, ordinary things produce extraordinary results.
Don’t despise the simple instruction. Obedience is the doorway to abundance.

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3. Intimacy Comes Before Breakthrough

To get that breakthrough from God, you must be intimate with Him enough to hear His instructions and obey them.
The spiritual son heard God say, “Sell peanuts. Fry them with honey.” That instruction came because he had a relationship with God. If he had not been listening, he would have missed it.

Many people want breakthroughs, but they don’t want intimacy. They want the blessing without the relationship. But God’s instructions come to those who are close enough to hear His voice. Spend time with Him. Stay in His Word. Cultivate a listening heart. Your breakthrough may be hidden in a word you haven’t heard yet.

Relating This to Your Everyday Life

We all have moments when we feel stuck. Maybe you’ve been struggling financially. Maybe you’ve been waiting for a job. Maybe you’ve been praying for a breakthrough that seems delayed.

But today’s message reminds us: It only takes one. One divine encounter. One instruction obeyed. One open door. One favour.

And this breakthrough happens when you stay close to God.
Listen for His voice. Obey what He tells you — even if it seems small or strange. Your breakthrough is coming. And when it comes, it will change everything.

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Action Steps

1. Cultivate Intimacy with God — Spend time in prayer and the Word daily. Ask God to speak to you about your breakthrough. Learn to recognise His voice.

2. Obey Every Instruction, No Matter How Small — If God tells you to do something — even something that seems insignificant — do it. Your obedience may be the doorway to your miracle.

3. Refuse to Despise Small Beginnings — Don’t look down on where you are now. God often starts small to end big. Stay faithful. Stay hopeful.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You because You are the God who gives breakthroughs. Thank You for the testimonies of those who have experienced Your supernatural turnarounds, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for doubting that my situation can change. Forgive me for despising small beginnings and for being impatient with Your process, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, draw me closer to You. Give me an intimate relationship with You, so I can hear Your instructions clearly and obey them quickly, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I ask for just one breakthrough that will change my story. Open doors no man can shut. Bring favour and opportunity my way, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, give me the grace to obey You completely — even when Your instructions seem strange or small. Let my obedience unlock my abundance, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, I refuse to remain in lack and struggle. Let wealth and riches be in my house, and let my righteousness endure forever, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I decree that my breakthrough is coming. I will move to a level I never thought possible, and I will testify of Your goodness, in Jesus’ name.

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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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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 NOVEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

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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