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The Open Heavens 19 May 2026 devotional for today is WHEN GOD SPEAKS.

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 19 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHEN GOD SPEAKS

MEMORISE

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Genesis 1:3

READ: Psalm 29:1-11

1 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
2 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
7 The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
8 The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
9 The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
10 The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
11 The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s memory verse, God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. When He commanded light into existence, He was declaring that darkness should disappear, sorrow should give way to joy, and stagnation should give way to promotion.

God’s word changes lives and situations. When His word comes to a fellow, that person will experience a great turnaround in every aspect of his or her life.

Psalm 29:4 says that God’s voice is powerful and full of majesty. Every time God speaks, all beings in heaven and on earth tremble to do His bidding.

Since we know how powerful God’s voice is, we must be careful about what He says concerning us.

We must be careful to ensure that He doesn’t pronounce anything negative over us because it will surely come to pass. We must also ensure that

He speaks blessings over us because when He does, they will be irreversible. You might be asking, “How can I get God to speak irreversible blessings over me?” In Genesis 27:1-4, Isaac wanted to bless Esau, and to properly position him for the blessing, he told him to get his weapons and hunt for venison in the field. He also asked him to prepare it in a way that he loved so that after eating the meal, he would bless him.

Jacob, however, pretended to be Esau, his brother, and tricked their father into giving him the blessing that was meant for Esau. Later on, when Isaac discovered he had erroneously blessed Jacob, he was unable to reverse the blessing (Genesis 27:33).

Hebrews 12:17 tells us that Esau’s protests and tears could not reverse what Jacob had received.

Isaac wanted Esau to serve and please him before he could bless him. The same is true if you want God to bless you. People who serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in their thoughts, words, and actions always receive His blessings. A fellow cannot keep doing what his or her father hates and expect to be blessed by him. He or she cannot continue displeasing him and disobeying his instructions and expect to be looked upon favourably by him.

Beloved, does your life please God? Do you shun sin and run away from the things He hates? Do you obey His instructions willingly and promptly? If your answer to all these questions is “Yes”, then you can expect Him to constantly speak His blessings over you. He will always pronounce blessings over His children in whom He is well pleased.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to live a life that pleases you always, so l can be properly positioned to receive your irreversible blessings.

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MEMORISE: Genesis 1:3

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”

This verse records the first recorded words of God in Scripture. They are creative words. God spoke into the void—into darkness, chaos, and emptiness—and light appeared. His words are not merely informative; they are transformative. When God speaks, things change. Darkness cannot remain where His voice is heard. Chaos cannot persist where His word is declared.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 29:1-11

This psalm is a powerful declaration of the voice of God. It repeats the phrase “the voice of the LORD” seven times, describing its effects: it is upon the waters, it is powerful and full of majesty, it breaks the cedars of Lebanon, it divides the flames of fire, it shakes the wilderness, it makes the deer to calve, and it strips the forests bare. The psalm concludes with God sitting enthroned as King forever and giving strength and peace to His people. This passage teaches that the voice of God is not gentle suggestion—it is creative, destructive of opposition, and constructive of blessing.

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The Power of God’s Voice

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues the theme of God’s word and its power. He focuses specifically on the voice of God. When God speaks, darkness disappears, sorrow gives way to joy, and stagnation gives way to promotion. His voice is not just powerful—it is full of majesty. Every being in heaven and on earth trembles to do His bidding.

What God’s Voice Does

The devotional draws from the memory verse and the Bible reading to show what happens when God speaks:

1. Light Appears in Darkness
God said, “Let there be light,” and darkness fled. When God speaks into your situation, darkness cannot remain. Confusion, depression, and hopelessness must leave.

2. Mountains Tremble
Psalm 29 says the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness and breaks the cedars. No obstacle is too large for His voice. Mountains melt like wax when He speaks.

3. Enemies Scatter
The voice of God is destructive to opposition. When He speaks against your enemies, they cannot stand. His word is a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces.

4. Blessings Become Irreversible
This is the central point of the devotional: when God speaks blessings over you, they cannot be reversed.

The Irreversibility of God’s Blessing

The devotional uses the story of Isaac blessing Jacob to illustrate a profound truth. Isaac intended to bless Esau. He told Esau to hunt and prepare a meal so that after eating, he would bless him. But Jacob, disguised as Esau, received the blessing instead.

When Isaac realized what had happened, he trembled violently. But he said, “I have blessed him, and he shall be blessed” (Genesis 27:33). He could not reverse the blessing. Even Esau’s bitter tears could not change what had been spoken.

Hebrews 12:17 confirms this: Esau found no place for repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. The blessing was irreversible.

This is how God’s blessing works. Once He speaks it over your life, no power in heaven or on earth can reverse it. The devil cannot cancel it. Your enemies cannot block it. Your mistakes cannot nullify it.

But there is a condition: God must speak it over you. And He speaks blessings over those who please Him.

How to Get God to Speak Blessings Over You

The devotional asks a critical question: “How can I get God to speak irreversible blessings over me?”

The answer comes from Isaac’s example. Isaac did not bless Esau immediately. He said, “Get your weapons, hunt venison, prepare it in the way I love, so that after I eat, I will bless you.” Esau had to serve his father to position himself for the blessing.

The same is true with God. People who serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in their thoughts, words, and actions always receive His blessings.

Three questions to ask yourself:

1. Does your life please God?
Not does it please your pastor, your spouse, or your friends. Does it please God? Are you living for His approval or for human applause?

2. Do you shun sin and run away from the things He hates?
The devotional does not ask if you occasionally sin—it asks if you shun sin. Do you hate what God hates? Do you run away from temptation, or do you linger near it?

3. Do you obey His instructions willingly and promptly?
Do you obey with a good attitude (willingly)? Do you obey without delay (promptly)? Delayed obedience is disobedience. Grudging obedience is not obedience at all.

The Logic of Blessing

The devotional uses a simple human analogy: A child cannot keep doing what his father hates and expect to be blessed by him. He cannot continue displeasing him and disobeying his instructions and expect to be looked upon favorably.

If this is true with human fathers, how much more with the heavenly Father?

• God blesses obedience, not rebellion.
• God blesses holiness, not compromise.
• God blesses those who seek Him, not those who ignore Him.
• God blesses those who please Him, not those who provoke Him.

What It Means to Please God

Pleasing God is not about perfection—it is about direction. It is not about never failing—it is about always returning.

To please God means:

• Your heart is toward Him. Even when you stumble, you turn back to Him.
• His word is your standard. You may not keep it perfectly, but you do not abandon it.
• Sin grieves you. You do not celebrate it, excuse it, or defend it.
• Obedience is your goal. You may fall short, but you keep aiming.
• His approval matters more than human approval. You fear God more than you fear people.

The Promise for Those Who Please Him

The devotional ends with a promise: “He will always pronounce blessings over His children in whom He is well pleased.”

• Not sometimes—always.
• Not maybe—He will.
• Not for a season—constantly.

When God is pleased with you, His blessings are not occasional—they are continual. His voice speaks favor over your life daily. Doors open. Opportunities appear. Provision flows. Protection covers.

And no one can reverse it.

Conclusion: Position Yourself for Irreversible Blessing

Do not envy those who seem to prosper through wickedness. Their blessing is temporary. Their success is fragile. Their wealth will take flight.

But the blessing of God on those who please Him is permanent. It is irreversible. It is protected by the voice that spoke light into darkness.

Position yourself today:

• Serve God wholeheartedly.
• Shun sin.
• Obey promptly.
• Please Him in all you do.

And then listen. You will hear His voice speaking blessing over you. And when He speaks, nothing can reverse it.

Pray this:
“Father, I want to be a child in whom You are well pleased. Search my heart. Show me any area where I am displeasing You. Give me the grace to shun sin, to obey willingly and promptly, and to live for Your approval alone. Speak Your irreversible blessings over my life. Let Your voice command light into my darkness, promotion into my stagnation, and joy into my sorrow. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Examine your life honestly: Answer the three questions from the devotional. Does your life please God? Do you shun sin? Do you obey willingly and promptly?
• Identify one area of displeasing behavior: Is there a habit, relationship, or attitude that you know does not please God? Confess it and turn from it today.
• Practice prompt obedience: This week, when God prompts you to do something—even something small—do it immediately. Do not delay.
• Listen for His voice: Spend time in prayer and Scripture, not just speaking to God but listening for Him. Ask Him to speak blessing over you.
• Thank Him for irreversible blessings: Even before you see them, thank God that His blessings on your life cannot be reversed by any enemy or circumstance.

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The Open Heavens 18 May 2026 devotional for today is BANISH UNBELIEF.

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 18 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BANISH UNBELIEF

MEMORISE

Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, It ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Matthew 21:21

READ: Matthew 17:19-20

19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?
20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 18 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Hebrews 4:12 says that the word of God is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.

Also, John 1:1-3 tells us that all things were created by the word of God. As powerful as God’s word is, however, when it is spoken in unbelief, it cannot be expected to produce results.

In 1 John 4:4, it is written that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. God lives within you, and He is greater than every problem or challenge that the world can throw your way. This is the absolute truth about you; you are above poverty and destruction because God’s power resides in you, and you can leverage it to subdue negative situations. Despite this, unbelief can hinder the power of God from flowing through His word in your mouth.

It is possible to be a Christian and be tormented by the spirit of doubt and unbelief. What this spirit does is that it undermines the power of God’s word in your heart and makes you feel that the word of God is ordinary. It also makes you begin to think that God’s word is not true, thereby filling your heart with uncertainty. If the spirit of doubt and unbelief is tormenting you, I pray that it will leave you right now, in Jesus’ name.

Jesus raised Jairus daughter in Mark 5:35-43 with His word. When He got to his house, He drove out those who were weeping and commanded the dead girl to arise. Peter followed the same pattern when God used him to raise Dorcas in Acts 9:36-42; he sent the mourners out of the house and

commanded the dead woman to arise.

Beloved, there is no limit to what you can achieve when you proclaim God’s word in faith. As Jesus said in today’s Bible reading, nothing shall be impossible to you if you speak the word of God in faith without any doubt or unbelief.

God wants you to believe His word and act upon it. He wants you to go to places where there are hopeless cases so He can show the world that there is still hope through you. He wants to use you mightily and shine His light through you so that He will be glorified (Matthew 5:16).

However, you must learn to trust in His word completely and proclaim it boldly over every situation you encounter. May you be a conduit of God’s mighty power everywhere you go henceforth, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Doubt and unbelief undermine the power of God’s word, making it ineffective in a Christian’s mouth.

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MEMORISE: Matthew 21:21

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.”

This verse reveals the extraordinary potential of faith-filled words. Jesus does not say “if you pray about the mountain” or “if you ask God to remove the mountain.” He says, “if you say to this mountain, Be thou removed.” Your words, when backed by unwavering faith, carry creative power. The mountain is not a metaphor for a small problem—it is a mountain. Jesus is saying that no obstacle is too large when faith speaks.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 17:19-20

“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

This passage follows the disciples’ failure to cast out a demon from a boy. They had been given authority to cast out demons, but in this case, they failed. When they asked Jesus why, He gave a one-word answer: unbelief. Not lack of authority, not lack of power, not lack of technique—unbelief. He then explained that even faith as small as a mustard seed (the tiniest of seeds) is enough to move mountains. The problem was not the size of their faith—it was the presence of unbelief.

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The Power of God’s Word vs. The Problem of Unbelief

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) addresses one of the most critical barriers to experiencing God’s power: unbelief. The word of God is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. All things were created by God’s word. But when that same word is spoken in unbelief, it cannot be expected to produce results. Faith activates the word; unbelief neutralizes it.

The Spirit of Doubt and Unbelief

The devotional identifies a spiritual enemy that many believers do not recognize: the spirit of doubt and unbelief. This spirit does not just cause intellectual uncertainty—it actively undermines the power of God’s word in your heart.

What this spirit does:

• It makes you feel that the word of God is ordinary—just another book, just another collection of ancient sayings.
• It makes you begin to think that God’s word is not true—that the promises are exaggerated, that the miracles were for Bible times only.
• It fills your heart with uncertainty—you are not sure if God will really do what He said.
• It undermines the power of God’s word in your mouth—so that even when you speak scripture, it comes out weak and ineffective.

The devotional prays: “If the spirit of doubt and unbelief is tormenting you, I pray that it will leave you right now, in Jesus’ name.”

The Power That Resides in You

The devotional reminds us of 1 John 4:4: “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.”

God lives within you. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in your mortal body. You are not ordinary. You are not weak. You are not at the mercy of your circumstances.

This is the absolute truth about you:

• You are above poverty.
• You are above destruction.
• You are above every problem the world can throw at you.

Why? Not because you are strong, but because God’s power resides in you. And you can leverage that power to subdue negative situations. You can speak to mountains, and they will move. You can command demons, and they will flee. You can declare healing, and sickness will leave.

But unbelief blocks the flow. Your faith is the switch that turns on the power. Unbelief is the switch that turns it off.

The Pattern of Faith-Filled Command

The devotional points to two examples of faith-filled words producing miraculous results:

Jesus raising Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:35-43):

• He arrived at the house where people were weeping and wailing.
• He drove out the mourners—the voices of unbelief and despair.
• He took the parents and His disciples into the room.
• He simply said, “Talitha cumi” (Damsel, I say unto thee, arise).
• The dead girl rose immediately.

Peter raising Dorcas (Acts 9:36-42):

• He followed the same pattern.
• He sent the mourners out of the room.
• He knelt and prayed.
• He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, arise.”
• She opened her eyes and sat up.

Notice the pattern: Both Jesus and Peter removed the influence of unbelief (the mourners) before speaking the word of faith. Then they spoke directly to the situation—not to God about the situation, but to the dead body itself. They commanded, not requested. They spoke with authority.

The Mustard Seed Faith

Jesus said that faith as small as a mustard seed is enough to move mountains. This is encouraging because it means you do not need “great faith.” You just need genuine faith.

• A mustard seed is tiny, but it is alive. It contains life.
• A mustard seed grows into a large plant. It is not static—it expands.
• A mustard seed, once planted, cannot be ignored. It will produce results.

The issue is not the size of your faith—it is the presence of unbelief. Even a little faith, if it is pure and undoubted, can accomplish the impossible.

How to Overcome Unbelief

1. Recognize Unbelief as a Spirit
Unbelief is not just a weakness—it is a spiritual enemy. It has a source. It can be cast out. If you struggle with chronic doubt, pray specifically: “Spirit of doubt and unbelief, I command you to leave me in Jesus’ name.”

2. Fill Your Heart with God’s Word
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). The more you fill your heart with scripture, the more unbelief is crowded out. You cannot be full of God’s word and full of doubt at the same time.

3. Speak the Word Aloud
Jesus spoke to the mountain. He did not just think about it. He spoke. When you speak God’s word aloud, you are doing two things: you are declaring truth over your situation, and you are silencing the lies of the enemy.

4. Remove the Mourners
Identify the voices of unbelief in your life—people who constantly doubt, who mock your faith, who fill your ears with fear and negativity. Limit your exposure to them when you are in a battle of faith.

5. Act on the Word
Faith without works is dead (James 2:26). If you say you believe God’s word, act like it. If you say God will heal, stop talking like a sick person. If you say God will provide, stop talking like a beggar. Your actions reveal your true faith.

The Limitless Potential of Faith-Filled Words

The devotional declares: “There is no limit to what you can achieve when you proclaim God’s word in faith.”

• Sickness? Speak healing.
• Poverty? Speak provision.
• Broken marriage? Speak restoration.
• Wayward children? Speak deliverance.
• Dead dreams? Speak resurrection.

“Nothing shall be impossible to you if you speak the word of God in faith without any doubt or unbelief.”

God Wants to Use You

The devotional ends with a commission: God wants you to believe His word and act upon it. He wants you to go to places where there are hopeless cases so He can show the world that there is still hope—through you.

• He wants to use you mightily.
• He wants to shine His light through you.
• He wants to be glorified through your faith.

But you must learn to trust in His word completely and proclaim it boldly over every situation you encounter.

Conclusion: Speak and See Mountains Move

The spirit of doubt and unbelief is a liar. It tells you that God’s word is not true, that your situation is hopeless, that you are too weak to make a difference.

Do not believe it.

• God’s word is living and powerful.
• Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
• Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains.
• Nothing shall be impossible to you.

Speak the word. Believe the word. Act on the word. And watch the mountains move.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You for Your living, powerful word. Forgive me for the times I have spoken Your word in unbelief, doubting that it would produce results. I command the spirit of doubt and unbelief to leave me now, in Jesus’ name. Fill my heart with faith. Let me speak Your word with boldness and authority. I believe that nothing shall be impossible to me when I speak in faith. Use me as a conduit of Your mighty power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify a “mountain” in your life: What situation seems immovable—health, finances, relationships, addiction? Write it down.
• Find a scripture that addresses that mountain: Search the Bible for a promise that directly applies to your situation.
• Speak that scripture aloud daily: Do not just read it—declare it. Say, “In the name of Jesus, I speak to this mountain: [name the situation], be removed and cast into the sea.”
• Remove the mourners: Identify voices of unbelief in your life. Limit your exposure to them during this season of faith.
• Act on your faith: Do one thing today that demonstrates you believe God’s word—even if it feels uncomfortable or risky. Your action will strengthen your faith.

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The Open Heavens 17 May 2026 devotional for today is JUBILEE.

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 17 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: JUBILEE

MEMORISE:

That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.
Deuteronomy 30:3

READ: Leviticus 25:25-28

25 If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.
26 And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;
27 Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.
28 But if he be not able to restore it to him, then that which is sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubile: and in the jubile it shall go out, and he shall return unto his possession.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 17 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Jubilee means emancipation, deliverance, or restoration. In Leviticus 25:8-10, God commanded the children of Israel to observe Jubilee every 50 years. When the Year of Jubilee arrives, anyone who is bound as a slave is to be set free. Even if a fellow became bound through his or her fault or error, he or she will be set free. Furthermore, anyone who was in debt would be forgiven of the debt in the Year of Jubilee.

We are talking about Jubilee today because God wants to set His people free from satanic bondages. He wants His people to walk in liberty in every aspect of their lives. Liberty is freedom from every form of bondage. Anyone who holds someone bound when God has declared jubilee will be fighting against God, and I am yet to see someone who fights against God and wins.

Unlike in Israel, where Jubilee was observed every 50 years in Old Testament times, if you have Jesus, you can experience Jubilee every day. Jesus came to save, deliver and restore us to God, and anyone who comes to Him will experience Jubilee to the fullest.

In Christ, God has proclaimed Jubilee for you and your household, and every power of darkness that wants to keep you and anything that concerns you in bondage will be consumed by the Consuming Fire, in Jesus’ name. When God makes you free, you become free indeed (John 8:36).

Being “free indeed’ means that you are delivered from the effects of bondage. It means you have been made new, as if you were never in any bondage before. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reveals that once you are in Christ, you are a new creature.

Your old record of slavery under sin and satan is wiped off, and everything becomes new.

Jubilee, however, doesn’t only mean freedom from slavery. It also means restoration of what has been forcefully or rightfully taken. In today’s Bible reading, God said that if a fellow becomes poor and sells his or her possessions, and he or she is unable to recover them, the fellow is free to return to his or her possessions in the Year of Jubilee because Jubilee is also the time of restoration.

I proclaim in the name above all names that everything that has been taken from you or that you have given away ignorantly will be restored to you. You will experience and enjoy divine restoration in all areas you need it, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Anyone who is in Christ can experience jubilee every day.

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MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 30:3

“That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.”

This verse is a promise of restoration. God declares that when His people return to Him, He will reverse their captivity. He will not just forgive them—He will gather what was scattered, restore what was lost, and turn their situation completely around. The word “turn” is key: God specializes in reversals. What the enemy meant for evil, God will turn for good.

BIBLE READING: Leviticus 25:25-28

This passage explains the law of redemption for property in Israel. If a fellow Israelite became poor and sold his land, his nearest relative (the kinsman-redeemer) had the right to buy it back. If no relative redeemed it, the seller would wait until the Year of Jubilee, when the land would automatically return to its original owner. This law ensured that poverty was not permanent. It established that every loss could be recovered, every inheritance restored, and every setback reversed. God built restoration into the fabric of His covenant with Israel.

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Jubilee: God’s Emancipation Proclamation

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) brings a message of hope and restoration. He announces that God is declaring Jubilee over His people. Jubilee means emancipation, deliverance, and restoration. It means that every form of bondage is broken, every debt is canceled, and every lost inheritance is returned.

What Jubilee Meant in the Old Testament

The devotional explains the original Jubilee from Leviticus 25. Every 50 years, God commanded Israel to observe a special year of liberation.

When Jubilee arrived, three things happened:

1. Slaves Were Set Free
Anyone who was bound as a slave—even if they became bound through their own fault or error—was released. Their past mistakes did not disqualify them. Jubilee wiped the slate clean.

2. Debts Were Forgiven
Anyone who owed money was released from the debt. The financial burden was lifted. The pressure of repayment was removed.

3. Lost Property Was Restored
Anyone who had sold their family inheritance because of poverty would have it returned. The land that had been lost was given back. What was taken was restored.

This was God’s design: No one in Israel should remain permanently poor, permanently enslaved, or permanently separated from their inheritance. There was always a way back. There was always a Jubilee.

Jesus: Your Daily Jubilee

The devotional makes a powerful declaration: “Unlike in Israel, where Jubilee was observed every 50 years, if you have Jesus, you can experience Jubilee every day.”

Jesus came to fulfill the Jubilee promise. In Luke 4:18-19, He read from the scroll of Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.”

When He finished reading, He said, “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”

Jesus was announcing that He is the Jubilee. In Him:

• Captives are set free
• The blind receive sight
• The oppressed are liberated
• The acceptable year of the Lord has arrived

You do not need to wait 50 years. You do not need to wait for a specific calendar date. If you have Jesus, you can experience Jubilee today.

Free Indeed: Complete Restoration

The devotional distinguishes between two kinds of freedom. Jesus said in John 8:36, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

What does “free indeed” mean?

• It means delivered from the effects of bondage
• It means made new, as if you were never in bondage before
• It means the record of your slavery is wiped clean
• It means you are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

When God sets you free, He does not just open the prison door and leave you in your prison clothes. He gives you a new wardrobe, a new identity, and a new future. The past is not just forgiven—it is forgotten. The scars are not just healed—they are erased.

This is what Jubilee does. It does not just improve your situation—it makes you new.

Restoration of Everything Lost

The devotional emphasizes that Jubilee is not only about freedom from slavery—it is also about restoration of what has been taken.

In the Bible reading, God provided that if a fellow became poor and sold his land, the land would return in Jubilee. Even if no relative could redeem it, the Year of Jubilee would bring it back.

This means:

• What was taken by force will be restored.
• What was lost through foolishness will be returned.
• What was given away ignorantly will come back.
• What was stolen by the enemy will be recovered.

The devotional proclaims: “Everything that has been taken from you or that you have given away ignorantly will be restored to you.”

Who Is Fighting Against You?

The devotional makes a bold statement: “Anyone who holds someone bound when God has declared jubilee will be fighting against God, and I am yet to see someone who fights against God and wins.”

If God has declared you free, your enemy cannot keep you bound. If God has declared your restoration, the thief cannot hold your possessions.

• The devil may have stolen your peace, but God says Jubilee—return it.
• The enemy may have stolen your marriage, but God says Jubilee—restore it.
• The adversary may have stolen your health, but God says Jubilee—heal it.
• The thief may have stolen your finances, but God says Jubilee—multiply it.

When God fights for you, your enemy loses. Every time.

How to Experience Your Jubilee

1. Come to Jesus
Jubilee is found in a Person, not a calendar. You cannot experience Jubilee outside of Christ. If you have not surrendered your life to Him, do it today. He is the doorway to freedom.

2. Believe That Jubilee Is for You
Do not let guilt or shame tell you that you are disqualified. The Old Testament Jubilee freed slaves even when they became bound through their own fault. Your past mistakes do not cancel God’s mercy. Jubilee is for you.

3. Receive Your Freedom
Do not keep living like a slave after God has declared you free. Your prison door is open. Walk out. Stop thinking like a captive. Stop talking like a victim. Stop acting like someone who is still bound.

4. Expect Restoration
Start looking for what was taken. God is not just freeing you—He is returning what was stolen. Ask Him to show you what He is restoring. Thank Him in advance for the land that is coming back.

5. Declare Jubilee Over Your Household
The devotional says, “In Christ, God has proclaimed Jubilee for you and your household.” Do not keep this freedom to yourself. Declare it over your spouse, your children, your grandchildren. Pray that every power of darkness holding anything in your household will be consumed by the Consuming Fire.

What Jubilee Looks Like Today

• For the addict: Jubilee is chains breaking and cravings disappearing.
• For the debtor: Jubilee is debt canceled and provision appearing.
• For the barren: Jubilee is the womb opening and the child arriving.
• For the unemployed: Jubilee is doors opening and opportunities appearing.
• For the broken marriage: Jubilee is reconciliation and healing.
• For the backslider: Jubilee is the Father’s arms opening and restoration beginning.

Whatever your captivity, God has a Jubilee for you.

Conclusion: Your Jubilee Has Arrived

The devotional ends with a powerful proclamation: “I proclaim in the name above all names that everything that has been taken from you or that you have given away ignorantly will be restored to you.”

Do not let the enemy tell you that your situation is permanent. Do not believe the lie that your loss is irreversible. God has declared Jubilee.

• The slave is set free.
• The debt is canceled.
• The land is returned.

Your Jubilee has arrived. Receive it. Walk in it. And watch God restore everything the enemy stole.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that in Jesus, I have Jubilee every day. I do not have to wait for a calendar year—I have Jubilee now. I receive my freedom from every form of bondage—spiritual, financial, emotional, physical. I declare that every power of darkness holding me or anything in my household is consumed by the Consuming Fire. I receive restoration of everything that has been taken from me—my peace, my health, my marriage, my finances, my destiny. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify your captivity: What area of your life feels bound—finances, health, relationships, addiction, fear? Write it down.
• Declare Jubilee over it: Speak aloud: “In the name of Jesus, Jubilee is declared over [specific area]. I am set free.”
• Look for restoration: Ask God to show you what He is returning to you. Thank Him in advance for the land that is coming back.
• Break the cycle of guilt: If you became bound through your own fault, receive God’s mercy. Jubilee covers your mistakes.
• Declare Jubilee over your household: Pray specifically for your spouse, children, and grandchildren. Proclaim freedom over them today.

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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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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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