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The Open Heavens 24 April 2026 devotional for today is DIVINE VISITATION II.

The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVENS 24 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE VISITATION II

MEMORISE
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited US,
Luke 1:78

READ: Psalm 65:9-13

9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.
10 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.
11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
12 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.
13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Years ago, I travelled to Port Harcourt, a city in the South-South region of Nigeria, to hold a crusade, and God specifically told me who I was to stay with.

I obeyed the Lord, but I wondered why He chose this person because he was not a member of our church; we were just acquaintances, and I had many spiritual children I could have stayed with in that city. When I arrived at the fellow’s home, he treated me like a king. He also introduced me to his children, and I got on very well with them. One of them clung to me closely, and I started calling him my friend.

On the second day of the crusade, I was preparing to go to the crusade venue when my host drove in from his children’s school. I saw his other children with him, but I didn’t see the one I called my friend, so I asked after him.

To my shock, he replied, “Your friend is in the hospital, dying.” He added that he would not have told me if I had not asked, because he saw that I was preparing to go to the crusade venue. Immediately, God told me, “This is why I asked you to stay here.” I then said to him, “We will go to the hospital first. The crusade will wait.”

We went to the hospital, and I saw the boy sweating profusely even though he was completely naked in an air-conditioned room. I was told at that point that he had been poisoned in school. As I looked at the doctor, he signalled to me that there was no hope for the boy. Since God had earlier told me that He orchestrated my stay with the family for that reason, I simply said a short prayer and left for the crusade.

After the crusade, I returned to the man’s house, and as I was settling in, he drove in with my friend. He had been discharged from the hospital!

Beloved, as you see in today’s Bible reading, many good things will happen to you when God visits you. However, He cannot visit you and give you those good things if you have not given your life to Jesus Christ. If you are not yet born again, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and surrender your life completely to Him. When you do this, He will make you a part of His family and visit you with many tremendous blessings.

KEY POINT:

When God visits His children, blessing follow.

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MEMORISE: Luke 1:78

“Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us.”
This verse speaks of the coming of Jesus as the “dayspring”—the sunrise, the dawn, the breaking of a new day. It tells us that God’s visitation is not harsh or angry but flows from His “tender mercy.” When God visits, it is like the sun rising after a long night. Darkness scatters, warmth returns, and life springs forth. His visitation is always an expression of His compassionate heart toward His children.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 65:9-13

This passage is a beautiful description of God’s visitation upon the earth. It speaks of how He visits the land and waters it, enriching it greatly with the river of God full of water. He prepares the earth for crops, watering its furrows, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth. The result is abundance: the pastures are clothed with flocks, the valleys are covered with corn, and everything shouts for joy and sings. This passage reveals that God’s visitation brings provision, fruitfulness, and joy. When He visits, barren places become fruitful, dry places become watered, and silent places break into song.

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The Divine Appointment Behind Every Miracle

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye shares a powerful personal testimony that reveals a profound truth: God often arranges our circumstances not just for our own blessing, but so that we can be channels of His blessing to others. His visitations are purposeful, and He positions us in specific places at specific times to accomplish specific miracles.

The Mysterious Instruction

The story begins with a seemingly simple instruction from God. Daddy Adeboye was travelling to Port Harcourt for a crusade, and God specifically told him who to stay with during his visit. This was puzzling because the person was not a member of the church—just an acquaintance. There were many spiritual children in that city who would have been honoured to host him. Why would God choose this particular man?

But Daddy Adeboye obeyed. He stayed where God told him to stay.

When he arrived, the host treated him like royalty. He introduced him to his children, and one of them—a particular boy—formed a close bond with Daddy Adeboye. They became friends, and Daddy Adeboye affectionately called him “my friend.”

The Crisis Revealed

On the second day of the crusade, Daddy Adeboye was preparing to leave for the venue when his host drove in from his children’s school. He saw the other children but not his special friend. He asked, “Where is my friend?”

The answer was devastating: “Your friend is in the hospital, dying.”

The host explained that he hadn’t planned to tell him because he saw Daddy Adeboye preparing for the crusade. He didn’t want to interrupt the ministry. But Daddy Adeboye had asked, and now the truth was out.

The boy had been poisoned at school. He was in the hospital, fighting for his life.

The Moment of Understanding

Then God spoke: “This is why I asked you to stay here.”

Suddenly, everything made sense. The mysterious instruction, the choice of host, the friendship with the boy—God had been arranging a divine appointment for deliverance. He knew the attack was coming before it happened, and He positioned His servant in exactly the right place at exactly the right time.

Daddy Adeboye immediately said, “We will go to the hospital first. The crusade will wait.”

At the hospital, the scene was dire. The boy was sweating profusely even though he was completely naked in an air-conditioned room. The poison was ravaging his body. The doctor’s expression said it all: there was no hope. Medically, the case was closed.

But Daddy Adeboye knew why he was there. He simply said a short prayer and left for the crusade.

After the service, he returned to the house. As he was settling in, his host drove in with the boy. He had been discharged. Alive. Healed. Restored.

The Pattern of Divine Visitation

This testimony reveals several important truths about how God’s visitation works:

1. God Knows the Future
Before the boy was poisoned, God knew it would happen. Before the crisis came, God had already arranged the solution. He positioned Daddy Adeboye in that house days in advance. This means that God is never caught off guard by your emergency. He has already prepared your deliverance.

2. Obedience Unlocks Protection
If Daddy Adeboye had chosen his own lodging—perhaps staying with one of his spiritual children for convenience or comfort—he would not have been in the right place when the crisis hit. His obedience to God’s specific instruction positioned him to be the channel of healing. Your obedience today may be preparing your deliverance for tomorrow.

3. God Uses Relationships
The boy had bonded with Daddy Adeboye. They had become friends. This relationship wasn’t accidental—it was part of God’s plan. When the crisis came, there was already a connection, a love, a concern that made intervention natural. God often works through the relationships He builds.

4. Ministry Can Wait, But Miracles Cannot
Daddy Adeboye was willing to delay the crusade to go to the hospital. He understood that saving a life was more important than keeping a schedule. Sometimes we are so focused on “ministry” that we miss the divine appointments right in front of us.

5. God’s Power Overrides Medical Verdicts
The doctor had given up. Medicine had failed. But God’s visitation overruled the prognosis. The boy who was dying came home alive. When God visits, human hopelessness becomes irrelevant.

What Happens When God Visits

The Bible reading in Psalm 65 describes the results of God’s visitation on the land:

• The earth is watered: Dry places receive rain
• Furrows are settled: Chaos becomes order
• Ridges are softened: Hard places become pliable
• Crops are blessed: Barrenness becomes fruitfulness
• Pastures are clothed: Nakedness becomes covering
• Valleys are covered: Emptiness becomes abundance
• Everything sings: Silence becomes praise

This is what happens when God visits a person, a family, a church, or a nation. Everything changes for the better.

The Prerequisite for Visitation

The devotional ends with a crucial point: God cannot visit you with these blessings if you have not given your life to Jesus Christ. His visitation is reserved for His children. The blessings described in Psalm 65—provision, fruitfulness, joy—flow from a relationship with Him.

If you are not yet born again, today’s message is an invitation. Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Surrender your life completely to Him. When you do, He makes you part of His family. And as a child of God, you become eligible for His visitations—the divine appointments, the timely interventions, the miraculous deliverances.

How to Position Yourself for Visitation

1. Be Born Again: This is the foundation. You cannot experience the fullness of God’s visitation outside of a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ.
2. Obey Specific Instructions: God told Daddy Adeboye exactly where to stay. He may give you specific directions too. Obey them, even when they don’t make sense.
3. Build Relationships: The boy became “my friend.” Invest in the relationships God brings into your life. You never know which one will be the channel of your miracle.
4. Prioritize People Over Programs: Daddy Adeboye was willing to delay the crusade for one dying boy. Don’t be so busy with “ministry” that you miss the person God has placed before you.
5. Trust Even When Doctors Give Up: The medical report said no hope. God’s visitation said otherwise. Hold on to God’s word, not human prognoses.

Conclusion: Your Visitation Is Arranged

The boy in this testimony didn’t know that days before his poisoning, God was already arranging his rescue. The host didn’t know that his hospitality was positioning him for a miracle. Daddy Adeboye didn’t know why God chose that particular house until the crisis hit.

You may not understand your current circumstances. You may not know why God has placed you where you are, connected you to certain people, or given you specific instructions. But He knows. He sees the future. He has already arranged your visitation.

When the crisis comes – and it may come – you will discover that God was there first. He prepared your deliverance before your problem arrived.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that You know the future and have already prepared my deliverance. Thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who makes me part of Your family. Help me to obey Your instructions, even when I don’t understand them. Position me for divine appointments. Use me to be a blessing to others, and let me receive Your visitation in every area of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• If you are not born again, make that decision today. Pray a simple prayer, surrendering your life to Jesus Christ.
• Review your current circumstances: Is there a situation you don’t understand? A relationship that seems random? An instruction you’ve been resisting? Consider that God may be arranging your visitation.
• Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit: He may be prompting you to go somewhere, call someone, or do something that seems unrelated to your current need. Obey.
• Build your relationships: Invest time in the people God has placed around you. You never know who will be the channel of your miracle—or whose miracle you will be.
• Keep trusting: Even when doctors, experts, and circumstances say there’s no hope, hold on to the God who visits with tender mercy.

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The Open Heaven 23 April 2026 devotional for today is DIVINE VISITATION I.

The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DIVINE VISITATION I

MEMORISE
Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
Job 10:12

READ: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

1 And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
2 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the Lord said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the Lord.
3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
4 And Samuel did that which the Lord spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?
5 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the Lord: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.

6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.
7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lordlooketh on the heart.
8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
9 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.

10 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The Lord hath not chosen these.
11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Today’s memory verse shows that God’s visitation brings life and preservation. When God visits a fellow, things begin to change positively in his or her life. His visitation always leaves a lasting mark in the lives of those He Visits.

In today’s Bible reading, God told Samuel to go to Jesse’s house to anoint the next king. When he got there, Jesse presented all his sons to him, except David. This shows the extent to which David was disregarded by his own family. However, the Almighty God had arranged a divine visitation for David while he was busy looking after his father’s sheep. God instructed Samuel to anoint him in the presence of his family members, and from that day on, things began to change positively in his life.

And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, l am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 28:13-14

In the Scripture above, the Almighty God visited Jacob, and from that day on, the blessings of the Lord became evident in his life. He became prosperous and continued to find favour in the sight of God and man.

When God visited Sarah, she laughed for joy, and those who heard her story rejoiced with her (Genesis 21:1-6). God also visited Hannah, and her years of barrenness and sorrow vanished (1 Samuel 1:19-20). Likewise, when He visited Joseph, his years of suffering, slavery, and hardship vanished overnight; he woke up as a prisoner but ended the day as Pharaoh’s second-in-command (Genesis 41:14, 41-44). The day God visited the man at the pool of Bethesda was the day he walked. Before then, he had been paralysed for 38 years (John 5:1-2).

Beloved, my Daddy specialises in making the impossible possible. If you are stuck in what seems like a hopeless situation, cry out to Him today and ask for a divine visitation. Inasmuch as you are His child, He will heed your cry and cause a positive turnaround in your life. I pray that God will visit you today, and every impossibility in your life will become possible, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please visit me and everything that concerns me, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Job 10:12

“Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.”
This verse captures the essence of what happens when God visits a person. Job acknowledges that his very life and the favour he enjoys are gifts from God. But the most powerful phrase is “thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.” God’s visitation is not just a nice experience—it is preservation. It keeps your spirit alive when circumstances want to kill it. It maintains your sanity when madness threatens. It holds you together when everything else is falling apart.

BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

This passage records the anointing of David as king of Israel. God sent Samuel to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem to anoint one of his sons as the next king. When Samuel arrived, he looked at Jesse’s eldest son, Eliab, and thought, “Surely this is the LORD’s anointed.” But God corrected him: “Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” Jesse then presented seven of his sons to Samuel, one by one, but God rejected each one. Finally, Samuel asked, “Are here all thy children?” Jesse admitted there was still the youngest—David—who was out in the fields tending the sheep. They sent for him, and when he arrived, the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him: for this is he.” David was anointed in the presence of his brothers, and from that day forward, the Spirit of the LORD came upon him. This passage demonstrates that God’s visitation often comes when you are overlooked, disregarded, and hidden in the background.

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The God Who Visits the Forgotten

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) brings us to one of the most comforting truths in Scripture: God specializes in visiting those whom everyone else has forgotten. When you are overlooked, disregarded, and hidden in the background, that is exactly when God shows up to change everything.

David: The Boy They Left in the Fields

The Bible reading tells the story of David’s anointing, and the details are striking. Samuel, the great prophet, arrived at Jesse’s house with a divine assignment: anoint the next king of Israel. Jesse, understandably excited, gathered all his sons to present them to the prophet.

One by one, they passed before Samuel. Eliab—tall, handsome, impressive. Surely this was the one. But God said no. Abinadab? No. Shammah? No. Seven sons in total, all presented, all rejected.

Then Samuel asked a question that must have stunned Jesse: “Are here all thy children?”

Jesse hesitated. “There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep.”

Think about what this means. Jesse had seven sons worthy of presentation. He brought out the best, the most eligible, the most impressive. But David? David was so insignificant in his father’s eyes that he wasn’t even called in from the fields. He was left with the sheep while his brothers met the prophet. He was forgotten.

But God had not forgotten him. While Jesse was presenting his seven sons, God was waiting for the eighth. While Samuel was rejecting one after another, God was looking at the field where a young shepherd boy was watching sheep. The boy no one thought to invite became the man God chose to anoint.

When David finally arrived, probably dusty and smelling of sheep, God said, “Arise, anoint him: for this is he.” And in that moment, everything changed. The forgotten boy became the chosen king. The disregarded youngest became the ancestor of Messiah.

What Divine Visitation Does

The devotional gives multiple examples of what happens when God visits:

For Sarah: God visited, and her years of barrenness ended. She who had been childless into old age became the mother of Isaac. Her laughter of despair became laughter of joy (Genesis 21:1-6).

For Hannah: God visited, and her sorrow vanished. The woman who wept at the temple, who was provoked by her rival, who poured out her soul in desperate prayer—became the mother of Samuel, the prophet who would anoint kings (1 Samuel 1:19-20).

For Joseph: God visited, and his years of suffering ended overnight. In the morning, he was a prisoner, forgotten in a dungeon. By evening, he was Pharaoh’s second-in-command, ruling Egypt (Genesis 41:14, 41-44).

For the man at Bethesda: God visited, and thirty-eight years of paralysis ended in a moment. The man who had no one to help him into the pool walked out carrying his bed (John 5:1-9).

For Jacob: God visited, and a fugitive running from his brother became the father of twelve tribes, the recipient of the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 28:13-14).

This is what divine visitation does. It doesn’t just improve your situation—it transforms it completely. It takes the forgotten and makes them famous. It takes the barren and makes them fruitful. It takes the prisoner and makes them prime minister.

You May Be Forgotten, But Not by God

The devotional speaks directly to those who feel overlooked:

• You may be the one left out when opportunities are shared
• You may be the one not invited to the table
• You may be the one working in the background while others get recognition
• You may be the one your family disregards
• You may be the one society has written off

But hear this: God sees you. Just as He saw David in the fields, He sees you in your hidden place. Just as He knew where Joseph was in prison, He knows where you are right now. And He is arranging a divine visitation that will change everything.

How to Position Yourself for Visitation

1. Stay Faithful in Your Current Assignment
David was doing his job when God visited him. He was tending sheep, protecting the flock, being faithful in the small thing. He didn’t neglect his duties because he felt overlooked. He kept working, and God visited him at his post.

2. Don’t Despise Your Low Position
David could have resented being left with the sheep. He could have complained about his brothers getting all the attention. But he didn’t. He accepted his place and waited on God. Your humility in the low place positions you for elevation.

3. Be Ready When Called
When Samuel sent for David, he came immediately. He didn’t say, “Tell the prophet to wait while I clean up.” He came as he was, and God accepted him. Be ready to respond when God’s call comes.

4. Cry Out for Visitation
The devotional says, “If you are stuck in what seems like a hopeless situation, cry out to Him today and ask for a divine visitation.” God responds to desperate prayer. Hannah cried out, and God visited. The man at Bethesda didn’t even ask, but Jesus saw him. Your cry reaches His heart.

5. Expect Impossibilities to Become Possible
The devotional declares: “Every impossibility in your life will become possible.” When God visits, natural laws don’t apply. Barren wombs conceive. Prison doors open. Sheep fields become palaces.

The Pattern of Visitation

Notice the pattern in all these testimonies:

1. Hopeless situation: Barrenness, prison, paralysis, rejection
2. Divine intervention: God sees, God hears, God comes
3. Complete transformation: Laughter, promotion, healing, kingship
4. Lasting impact: The change is permanent, not temporary

This is not just improvement—this is reversal. This is not just help—this is visitation.

What Kind of Visitation Do You Need?

The devotional asks: what area of your life needs God to visit?

• Barren areas: Places where nothing is growing, no matter what you do
• Prison areas: Places where you feel trapped, unable to escape
• Paralyzed areas: Places where you’ve been stuck for years
• Forgotten areas: Places where no one notices or remembers you
• Impossible areas: Places where human resources have failed completely

Whatever your need, God’s visitation is the answer.

Conclusion: Your Visitation Is Coming

David was in the fields, but God saw him. Sarah was in her tent, but God visited her. Hannah was at the temple, and God remembered her. Joseph was in prison, and God elevated him. The man was at the pool, and Jesus healed him.

Where are you right now? In a field? In a prison? In a tent? At a pool? Wherever you are, God knows your location. He is arranging your visitation. He is coming to where you are.

And when He comes, everything changes. The forgotten become famous. The barren become fruitful. The imprisoned become free. The impossible becomes possible.

Get ready. Your visitation is on the way.

Pray this:
“Father, I cry out to You for a divine visitation. You saw David in the fields when his family forgot him. You saw Joseph in prison when everyone else moved on. You saw Hannah at the temple when she was desperate. See me, Lord. Visit me today. Turn my hopeless situation around. Make every impossibility in my life possible. Let my visitation leave a lasting mark. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify your “field”: Where are you currently positioned? What is your daily assignment? Recognize that God can visit you right where you are.
• Stay faithful: Don’t neglect your current responsibilities because you feel overlooked. Keep working, keep serving, keep trusting.
• Cry out daily: This week, set aside time each day to specifically ask God for a divine visitation in your situation.
• Watch for His coming: Be alert. Visitation often comes when you least expect it—through a person, a message, a circumstance. Don’t miss it.
• Prepare your testimony: Start thanking God now for the visitation you are believing for. When it comes, you’ll be ready to share.

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The Open Heavens 22 April 2026 devotional for today is REVERSING SHAME.

The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVENS 22 APRIL 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: REVERSING SHAME

MEMORISE
Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.
Zephaniah 3:12

READ: John 2:1-11

1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Sometime ago, a woman came to the church, saying, “Please, help me, I don’t know what to do.

My husband keeps wandering aimlessly at night without being in full control of his senses.” We led her to Christ and prayed with her. Shortly after, she was promoted at her workplace and got a new car.

As she couldn’t drive, she begged her husband to drive her to church so that her pastor could bless the car. He agreed and told her that he would only drive to the church premises, but he wouldn’t enter the building. He did so and sat in the car while his wife entered the church building. As he sat in the car, he could hear the sermon being preached.

After some time, an altar call was made, and he went inside the church to gave his life to Christ.

Some weeks later, the devil attacked him while he was driving to work. He lost his senses immediately and began to drive around aimlessly until the Holy Spirit took control and instructed him to drive to the church. When he got to the church and stepped out of the car, people could tell immediately that something was wrong with him. They sprang into action and helped him into the church. We prayed for him, and God took control of the situation. God knew beforehand that trouble was coming for the man, and if he hadn’t become born again, he would have gone mad. Therefore, He arranged for a place where he could turn to in the day of trouble. I pray that every plan of shame the enemy has arranged for you will be cancelled today, in Jesus’ name.

In today’s Bible reading, a couple was getting married, and Jesus was invited to the feast.

Everything was going well until they ran out of wine. They had not even started their lives together, but they were already experiencing a crisis and were on the verge of being put to shame.

Thankfully, Jesus turned what would have resulted in shame into honour, as they later had more than enough good wine to serve their guests.

Beloved, Romans 10:11 says that whosoever believes in God will not be ashamed. If you are currently in a shameful situation, put your trust in God and cry out to Him. He will heed your cry and turn your shame into a testimony, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT:

Father, please never let me experience shame in any area of my life, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Zephaniah 3:12

“I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.”
This verse reveals a surprising truth: God often allows His people to go through affliction and poverty not to destroy them, but to teach them where their true trust belongs. When everything else is stripped away, when human resources fail, when we are brought low—that is when we learn to trust in the name of the LORD. The verse is a promise that even in our lowest state, God preserves a remnant who know that His name is their only hope.

BIBLE READING: John 2:1-11

This passage records the first miracle of Jesus, performed at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. The wedding was a celebration, a time of joy and honor for the newly married couple. But halfway through the feast, a disaster struck: they ran out of wine. In that culture, running out of wine at a wedding was not just an inconvenience—it was a profound shame. It would mark the couple and their family for years to come. Mary, the mother of Jesus, noticed the problem and brought it to His attention. Jesus initially responded that His hour had not yet come, but Mary told the servants, “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.” Jesus instructed them to fill six stone waterpots with water, then draw some out and take it to the governor of the feast. When the governor tasted it, it was not water—it was the best wine of the feast. This miracle demonstrated that Jesus can take a situation destined for shame and turn it into a display of His glory.

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The God Who Turns Shame into Honour

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye reveals another dimension of God’s power to reverse the irreversible: He specializes in turning shame into honour. When you are on the verge of disgrace, when everything is falling apart, when the enemy has planned your public humiliation—that is exactly when God steps in to arrange a divine rescue.

The Man Who Was Destined for Madness

The devotional shares a remarkable testimony of a couple facing a terrifying situation. The wife came to church desperate: “Please help me, I don’t know what to do. My husband keeps wandering aimlessly at night without being in full control of his senses.”

Something was seriously wrong. The man was losing his mind, and the attacks were coming at night. His wife led her to Christ, and the church prayed with her. Shortly after, God blessed her with a promotion at work and a new car.

But here’s where the story gets interesting. She couldn’t drive, so she asked her husband to drive her to church so the pastor could bless the car. He agreed but made a condition: he would only drive to the church premises; he wouldn’t enter the building. He sat in the car while she went inside.

But as he sat there, he could hear the sermon being preached. The Word of God was reaching him even through the car windows. When the altar call was made, something shifted. He got out of the car, went inside, and gave his life to Christ.

Some weeks later, the devil attacked him while he was driving to work. He lost his senses completely and began driving aimlessly, wandering just as his wife had described. But this time, something was different. The Holy Spirit took control and instructed him to drive to the church.

When he arrived and stepped out, people could immediately see something was wrong. They sprang into action, helped him inside, and prayed. God took control of the situation.

Daddy Adeboye makes a profound observation: God knew beforehand that trouble was coming for this man. He knew the enemy planned to drive him mad. So He arranged a divine insurance policy—he arranged for the man to be born again before the attack came. If he hadn’t become a child of God, he would have been lost. But because he was now in the family, he had a place to run to when trouble struck.

The shame of madness was turned into the testimony of deliverance.

The Wedding That Ran Out of Wine

The Bible reading presents another situation ripe for shame. A wedding feast was in progress—a celebration of love, family, and community. But halfway through, disaster struck: the wine ran out.

In that culture, this was catastrophic. It wasn’t just an embarrassment; it was a lasting shame. The couple would be remembered for years as the ones who couldn’t provide properly for their guests. Their marriage would start under a cloud of disgrace.

But Jesus was there. His mother noticed the problem and brought it to Him. She didn’t tell Him what to do; she simply presented the need and told the servants, “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”

Jesus instructed them to fill six stone waterpots—the kind used for Jewish purification rites—with water. When they drew it out and took it to the master of the feast, it wasn’t water anymore. It was wine, and not just any wine—the best wine of the feast.

Think about what happened here. The couple’s shame was not just covered—it was completely reversed. What should have been their greatest embarrassment became the moment the glory of Jesus was revealed. The waterpots of purification, symbols of the old way, became vessels of new wine. Their potential shame became their lasting honour.

The Promise: No Shame for Those Who Trust

The devotional anchors this truth in Romans 10:11: “Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” This is not just a nice sentiment—it’s a divine guarantee.

• You shall not be ashamed for trusting Him when others said you were foolish.
• You shall not be ashamed when your situation seems hopeless.
• You shall not be ashamed when the enemy plans your downfall.
• You shall not be ashamed when everything around you is collapsing.

God Himself guarantees your honour. He will not let His child be put to shame.

How God Turns Shame into Honour

1. He Arranges Preemptive Protection
The man was born again before the attack came. God knew what was coming and positioned him in a place of safety. Sometimes God’s preparation looks like ordinary obedience—attending church, responding to altar calls, joining prayer groups. But these seemingly small steps become lifelines when trouble strikes.

2. He Uses the Humble to Confound the Mighty
The man sat in the car, refusing to enter church, but the Word still reached him. God can use any means to draw His children. He doesn’t need perfect circumstances to work.

3. He Provides a Place of Refuge
The church became a sanctuary when the attack came. When the enemy struck, there was a place to run to. God’s house is not just a building—it’s a shelter in the time of storm.

4. He Turns Crisis into Testimony
The man who was supposed to go mad became a testimony of deliverance. The couple who ran out of wine became the showcase of Jesus’ glory. Your greatest crisis can become your greatest testimony.

What Kind of Shame Needs Reversing?

The devotional speaks to every form of shame:

• Marital shame: Relationships that are failing, secrets being exposed
• Financial shame: Debt, bankruptcy, inability to provide
• Family shame: Children gone astray, scandals, disgrace
• Personal shame: Addictions, failures, secret sins coming to light
• Professional shame: Demotion, firing, public failure
• Health shame: Conditions that humiliate, bodies that betray

Whatever form of shame is threatening you, the God of the wedding at Cana is your God.

How to Position Yourself for Honour

1. Invite Jesus to Your Feast: The couple invited Jesus to their wedding. Is He invited to your life? Your home? Your marriage? Your business? His presence is essential for turning shame into honour.
2. Bring Your Problem to Him: Mary didn’t hide the wine shortage. She brought it to Jesus. Don’t cover your shame—bring it to the One who can reverse it.
3. Do Whatever He Says: The servants filled waterpots even though it seemed pointless. They drew water even though wine was needed. Obedience to His instructions, no matter how illogical, is the path to miracle.
4. Trust in His Name: The memory verse says the afflicted and poor will trust in the name of the LORD. When you have nothing else, trust His name. His name is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.
5. Stay in the Refuge: The man drove to the church when attacked. He knew where to go. Make sure you have a spiritual home, a place of refuge, before trouble comes.

The Enemy’s Plans Cancelled

The devotional declares: “I pray that every plan of shame the enemy has arranged for you will be cancelled today.”

The enemy is a planner. He arranges scenarios designed to humiliate you. He sets traps to expose you. He prepares stages for your public disgrace.

But God is the Canceller. He cancels the enemy’s plans. He overturns the verdict. He shuts down the prosecution. He turns the stage of shame into a platform for testimony.

Conclusion: Your Shame Is Becoming Your Honour

The man destined for madness is now a testimony. The couple who ran out of wine are now part of Scripture. Your story can be next.

Whatever shame is threatening you—whether it’s already happened or is still looming—bring it to Jesus. Invite Him to your feast. Do what He says. Trust in His name.

He will not let you be ashamed. He will turn your water into wine. He will make the best wine come last.

Pray this:
“Father, I bring my shame to You today. The things that threaten to disgrace me. The situations that seem destined for humiliation. The enemy’s plans against me. I cancel them in Jesus’ name. Turn my shame into honour. Make the best wine come last in my life. Let me not be ashamed for trusting You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify the shame: What situation is threatening to disgrace you? Write it down. Be honest.
• Invite Jesus in: Pray specifically over that area, acknowledging His Lordship.
• Do what He says: This week, identify one instruction God has given you that you’ve been ignoring. Obey it, even if it seems small or illogical.
• Find your refuge: If you don’t have a church home, find one. If you have one, commit to it. Make sure you have a place to run to when trouble comes.
• Declare His promise: Memorize Romans 10:11 and speak it over your situation daily: “Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed.”

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The Open Heaven 13 November 2025 devotional for today is DISCERNING OF SPIRITS I

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 13 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DISCERNING OF SPIRITS I

MEMORISE:
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:14

READ: 1 John 4:1-3:
1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 NOVEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Many children of God have fallen into the devil’s trap because they lacked the gift of the discerning of spirits. Usually, the messengers that the devil sends to believers appear as angels of light (2 Corinthians 11:14).

They usually seem harmless and very likeable, such that believers let their guards down around them and put their trust in them. By the time such believers realise that they are dealing with the devil’s agents, major damage would have been done, and they would have lost ground to the devil where their destiny is concerned.

However, if such believers have the gift of the discerning of spirits, they will get an inward witness, warning them about the devil’s agents.

Some Christian ladies have married occultic men who disguised themselves as born-again Christians because they did not have the gift of the discerning of spirits. Likewise, some believers have engaged in businesses with the wrong people because they lacked the gift of the discerning of spirits.

Christian employers should not only look at the qualifications of the people they intend to employ; they should also be sensitive to discern the kind of spirits they carry so they do not impact their organisations negatively.

In 1980, I attended the wedding ceremony of one of my three close friends at the time. When I got to the venue, one of the other two friends welcomed me warmly and was doing everything to make me comfortable by offering me all kinds of drinks, food, and souvenirs.

Suddenly, I heard God say, “He is your enemy.” I was shocked because I was really close to him and thought I knew him so well. However, I started treading carefully around him from that day on. Sometime later, I confronted him with what God told me, but he denied being an enemy.

Some months later, we met again to discuss issues concerning the church after the death of my Father in the Lord. There, he showed his true colours and said, “From the day you came into this church, I hated you.”

Beloved, if you don’t have the gift of the discerning of spirits, you most likely will commit the error of making an enemy a friend and a friend an enemy. This is why you must ask God for the gift of the discerning of spirits so you can truly know the spirits controlling the people around you. I pray that every devil disguised as an angel of light around you will be exposed, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the gift of the discerning of spirits.

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MEMORISE: 2 Corinthians 11:14 (KJV)
“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”
This verse unveils the core strategy of the enemy: deception through disguise. Satan does not always present himself as a grotesque monster; his most effective attacks come through attractive, reasonable, and even “spiritual” facades that are designed to bypass our spiritual defenses.

BIBLE READING: 1 John 4:1-3
This passage provides the biblical mandate and method for spiritual discernment:

• v. 1: A direct command: “Believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God.”Discernment is not an option; it is a necessity for every believer.
• v. 2-3: The foundational test: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God. The spirit of antichrist denies this truth. This tests the spirit’s allegiance to the core truth of the Gospel.

The Divine X-Ray: Discerning the Spirit Behind the Smile

Pastor E.A. Adeboye moves from the internal character issue of pride to a critical external spiritual skill: discernment. He teaches that in the spiritual regime of the Holy Spirit, believers must be equipped to see beyond natural appearances to perceive the true spiritual forces at work, especially when they are cloaked in light.

1. The Enemy’s Primary Strategy: Deceptive Packaging

Angels of Light, Not Darkness:
The greatest threats to a believer’s destiny rarely come from obvious sources of evil. The devil’s most effective agents are charming, likable, and often appear to be “harmless.” They gain access through trust, friendship, and the appearance of virtue, making their eventual betrayal or negative influence all the more devastating.

The High Stakes of Discernment:
Daddy Adeboye outlines the catastrophic consequences of lacking this gift:

• Marital Destruction: Christian women marrying men who are secretly occultic.
• Financial Ruin: Believers entering business partnerships with the wrong people.
• Organizational Sabotage: Employers hiring qualified but spiritually toxic employees.
  In each case, “major damage” is done before the true nature is revealed.

2. The Nature of the Gift of Discerning Spirits

Beyond Natural Suspicion:
This is not a hyper-critical spirit or paranoia. It is a supernatural revelation from the Holy Spirit that exposes the true spiritual identity or agenda behind a person, situation, or teaching. It is an “inward witness,” a divine alarm bell that rings when something is not of God.

A Necessary Component of the Spirit-Filled Life:
While all believers have a measure of discernment through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:15), the gift of discerning of spirits (1 Corinthians 12:10) is a special manifestation granted for specific situations. It is not for judging motives, but for identifying the spirit at work—whether it is of God, of the flesh, or of the devil.

3. A Personal Testimony: The Friend Who Was an Enemy

The Shock of Divine Revelation:
Daddy Adeboye’s personal story is a powerful case study. His friend’s outward actions were warm, generous, and welcoming. By all natural appearances, he was a close ally. The divine revelation, “He is your enemy,” was therefore shocking and counter-intuitive.

The Confirmation of True Colors:
The initial denial was part of the deception. However, in a moment of truth, the friend’s hidden hatred was revealed, confirming the divine warning. This testimony underscores that the gift of discernment is not based on evidence but on revelation, and it often protects us long before the enemy’s plan is fully manifest.

How to Cultivate and Operate in Spiritual Discernment

1. Ask for the Gift Diligently:
This gift is crucial for protection. Follow the biblical pattern and ask God for it (1 Corinthians 12:31, 14:1). Be persistent in your request, understanding its importance for your destiny.

2. Stay Sensitized Through Holiness:
A heart cluttered with sin and worldly compromise muffles the Holy Spirit’s voice. A life of holiness, prayer, and intimacy with God keeps your spiritual senses sharp and able to detect even subtle deceptions (Hebrews 5:14).

3. Test Every Spirit by the Word:
The ultimate plumb line is Scripture. Does the person, teaching, or opportunity align with the truth of God’s Word? The first test, as in 1 John 4:2, is the confession of Jesus Christ as Lord come in the flesh. Any deviation from core biblical truth is a red flag.

Warning: The Cost of a Dull Spirit
Living without active discernment is like walking through a minefield blindfolded. You will commit the fatal error of “making an enemy a friend and a friend an enemy,” trusting the wrong people and distrusting the right ones. This leaves you vulnerable to catastrophic spiritual, emotional, and financial damage.

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Divine Exposure

Pray this:
“Holy Spirit, my Teacher and Guide, I ask You for the gift of discerning of spirits. Sharpen my spiritual senses to perceive the true nature of the spirits and people around me. Expose every agent of the devil disguised as an angel of light. Let no deceptive friendship, partnership, or opportunity derail my destiny. I rely on Your revelation to walk in safety and wisdom, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

• Pray for Key Relationships: Bring your close friends, potential spouse, and business partners before God and ask Him specifically to reveal any hidden deception.
• Study Deception in Scripture: Read about Judas Iscariot (John 12:4-6), the story of Gehazi (2 Kings 5:20-27), and the “false apostles” in 2 Corinthians 11. Note the patterns of deception.
• Practice in Prayer: When you feel uneasy about a situation or person, don’t dismiss it. Pray into it. Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity. Journal what you sense and watch for confirmation.

Remember: In the regime of the Holy Spirit, you are not called to be gullible. You are called to be as harmless as a dove but as wise as a serpent (Matthew 10:16). The gift of discerning of spirits is a key part of that serpentine wisdom.

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1). This is your command and your protection.

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The Open Heaven 6 October 2025 devotional for today is NEW LIFE.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NEW LIFE

MEMORISE:
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 11:25

READ: John 11:1-44
1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whosebrother Lazarus was sick.)
3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place wherehe was.
7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.

11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.
29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.
30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.

31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.
32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
35 Jesus wept.

36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?
38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone layupon it.
39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.
40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Years ago, a pregnant woman was told by her doctors that her baby had died in her womb. The doctors told her that they needed to remove the dead baby from her womb because it was already decaying, and it posed a health risk to her.

However, because the RCCG Congress was near, she told them, “Let me go to the congress first; if God does not perform a miracle, then you can remove the baby.” They told her, “If we delay the procedure for one more week, you will likely die.” Still, she insisted on attending the programme.

On the first and second days of the programme, nothing happened. However, on the third day, God’s power came down so heavily that I could not stand; I had to ask for a chair while I was preaching.

As I was about to sit down, God spoke and said that there was a woman in the congregation whose baby had died in her womb for a long time, and He was bringing the baby back to life. Instantly, the baby came back to life, and she delivered the baby in due time.

Beloved, if your business, marriage, ministry, or any other part of your life has been pronounced dead, I decree that God will breathe new life into it, in Jesus’ name.

One of our members attended a programme where we anointed some handkerchiefs. Some days later, while driving to Lagos, he saw a crowd gathered on the road. Out of curiosity, he came out of his car and discovered that a motorcyclist had been knocked down by a vehicle, and he lay dead by the roadside. He was moved with compassion and then had a leading to bring out the anointed handkerchief and lay it on the corpse. He found his way through the crowd, laid the handkerchief on the dead man, and said, “Get up!” The onlookers thought he was mentally unstable until they saw the dead man come back to life.

God can restore dead things to life and make them as good as new. He can revive a dead business, breathe new life into it, and bring it to a place of global relevance. He can also revive a dead marriage and make it as good as new again. Nothing is ‘too dead’ where Jesus is concerned because He is the resurrection and the life (John 11:25). If He raised Lazarus after he had been dead for four days, no case is impossible with Him (Luke 1:37).

KEY POINT

Nothing stays dead when God comes on the scene.

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MEMORISE: John 11:25
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
This is the ultimate declaration of Christ’s authority over death. It is not merely a promise for the afterlife but a present-tense reality for any situation that has succumbed to spiritual, emotional, or physical death. He is the source of all life and restoration.

The God of Resurrection Power

Pastor E.A. Adeboye uses powerful testimonies to anchor our faith in a fundamental truth: no situation is beyond the life-giving power of Jesus Christ. What man declares dead and hopeless, God can declare alive and restored. Your “dead” situation is a platform for God’s greatest miracle.

The Nature of God’s Resurrection Power

• It Defies Medical and Natural Laws: The testimony of the pregnant woman confirms that God’s power supersedes every medical report and natural conclusion. Where doctors see decay and risk, God sees an opportunity for a creative miracle (Jeremiah 32:27).
• It Responds to Desperate Faith: The woman’s refusal to accept the doctor’s verdict, even at the risk of her own life, was a powerful act of faith. She positioned herself for a miracle by prioritizing God’s presence over human solution (Matthew 9:21-22).
• It Works Through Anointed Means: The testimony of the man with the handkerchief shows that God uses consecrated objects as points of contact for faith (Acts 19:11-12). The power is not in the object itself but in the God who honors it and the faith that activates it.
• It is Comprehensive: God’s resurrection power is not limited to physical death. It applies to every area of life:
  • Dead Businesses: God can revive a failing enterprise and bring it to global relevance.
  • Dead Marriages: God can breathe new life into a relationship that seems cold, loveless, and beyond repair.
  • Dead Ministries: God can revitalize a call that seems to have stagnated or failed.
  • Dead Dreams: God can resurrect visions and promises that have been buried by time and disappointment.

How to Engage God’s Resurrection Power

1. Refuse to Accept the Death Sentence:
Like the pregnant woman, you must choose to believe God’s report over man’s report (Isaiah 53:1). Do not sign the certificate of death for your situation. Your stubborn faith is the first step toward resurrection.

2. Position Yourself in God’s Presence:
The miracle happened at the congress. Bring your “dead” situation to the place of prayer, worship, and the preaching of God’s word. It is in His presence that life is found (Psalm 16:11).

3. Obey the Prophetic Word:
God spoke a specific word that triggered the miracle. Listen for God’s word concerning your situation through preaching, prayer, and the inward witness of the Holy Spirit. Act on it immediately.

4. Use Your Point of Contact:
The anointed handkerchief was a point of contact. Your point of contact could be a specific scripture you stand on, a prayer you pray, or an act of obedience God requires. Exercise your faith through a tangible action.

5. Speak to the Dead Situation:
Like the member who said, “Get up!” and like Ezekiel who prophesied to the bones, command life into your situation in the name of Jesus (Mark 11:23). Your words carry creative power when aligned with God’s will.

Warning: Do Not Bury It Prematurely
The story of Lazarus teaches us that God’s timing is perfect, even when it seems delayed (John 11:6). Do not give up and spiritually “bury” your situation before God’s appointed time. What seems like a delay is often God setting the stage for a greater glory.

Conclusion: Receive Life Now

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, You are the Resurrection and the Life. I bring my dead [mention the situation: business, marriage, health, dream] before You today. I refuse every report of death and decay. I speak life into it now by Your authority! Breathe upon it, O breath of God. Restore it and make it whole, better than it was before, for Your glory. I believe that nothing is too dead for You. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify the “Dead” Area: Clearly define what situation in your life needs resurrection.
2. Find Your Scripture: Locate 2-3 Bible promises that contradict the “death report” and speak them over your situation daily.
3. Act in Faith: Perform a practical act of faith that demonstrates your belief in God’s resurrection power (e.g., planning for the business, showing love in the marriage).
4. Share Your Testimony: When the turnaround comes, testify of God’s power to others to strengthen their faith.

Remember: The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you (Romans 8:11). That power is actively available to quicken every mortal—or seemingly mortal—situation in your life.

“I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”(John 11:25). Believe this, and you will see the glory of God.

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