Category: Open Heaven Devotional

Today’s Open Heaven devotional (3 March 2025) is FOR HIS PLEASURE

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FOR HIS PLEASURE

MEMORISE
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Revelation 4:11

READ: Mark 8:22-26
22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.
23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

God created the heavens and the earth in the beginning (Genesis 1:1-3). Today’s memory verse also says that He made all things for His pleasure. Thus, He can control all things, and this is why the wind and the sea obeyed Him (Mark 4:35-41).

You were made for God’s pleasure, but He cannot get any pleasure when your body is sick. In Mark 3:1-5, Jesus saw a man with a withered hand in the temple and must have thought to Himself, “Hand, I didn’t make you to be withered; I made you for clapping.” The man with the withered hand didn’t pray or ask for healing; the Lord healed the hand because it wasn’t giving Him pleasure.

There was once an elderly man who was driving his Ford car when it suddenly broke down by the roadside. As he stood by the car looking confused, a rich man stopped right next to him and asked if he could help. The rich man got out of his car, opened the trunk of the faulty car, touched a few things, and attempted to start the car. Immediately, the car started. Amazed, the old man turned to the rich man and asked, “Why did you stop to help me?” The rich man replied, “My name is Henry Ford. I made that car to run, not to stop by the wayside.” Beloved, the One who made you is passing by now, and He will deal with everything in your life that is not giving Him glory, in Jesus’ name.

When something is not as God created it to be, it doesn’t give Him pleasure. If there is any part of your life that is not revealing God’s purpose, rather than complain, begin to speak God’s counsel over it. God does all things after the counsel of His will, and when you stand on His will concerning anything, that thing must align to give Him pleasure (Ephesians 1:11).

In today’s Bible reading, a blind man was brought to Jesus. Jesus led him out of the town, spat in his eyes, and put His hands on him. When He asked the blind man if he saw anything, the man replied, “I see men as trees walking.” Even though he could now see, his eyes were not working optimally. Jesus didn’t leave him to ‘manage’ the eyes; He laid His hands on him again, and he saw clearly. God wants every aspect of your life to perform optimally; nothing less than this gives Him pleasure.

PRAYER POINT

Lord, please transform my life so that everything that concerns me will always give You pleasure, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Deuteronomy 30-32

HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIANS NOW IS NEAR

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Divine Intent: Creation for God’s Pleasure

The Open Heaven devotional for today begins with a foundational truth: Everything exists for God’s pleasure (Revelation 4:11).

• God designed you for His glory (Isaiah 43:7).
• Sickness, lack, and dysfunction were not part of His original plan (Genesis 1:31 – “It was very good”).

Illustration:

• Just as Henry Ford fixed his malfunctioning car because he designed it to run, God steps in to restore what is not functioning according to His will.

Application:
✔ Recognize that your life is not your own (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
✔ Stop tolerating what displeases God (e.g., chronic sickness, bondage, stagnation).

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2. God’s Displeasure with Dysfunction

In Mark 3:1-5, Jesus healed a man with a withered hand without being asked because:

• A withered hand couldn’t clap in worship.
• A blind man couldn’t behold God’s glory (Mark 8:22-26).
• A broken life cannot fulfill divine purpose.

Key Insight:

• God doesn’t want you to “manage” dysfunction (e.g., “I see men as trees walking”). He wants full restoration (John 10:10).

Application:
✔ Identify areas in your life not glorifying God (health, finances, relationships).
✔ Speak God’s counsel over them (Jeremiah 29:11).

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3. The Process of Divine Adjustment

The blind man in Mark 8 received healing in stages:

1. Jesus led him away from the crowd (v. 23). Separation for divine attention.
2. He spat on his eyes and laid hands (v. 23). Supernatural impartation.
3. He asked, “Do you see anything?” (v. 23). Faith activation.
4. He touched him again (v. 25). Complete restoration.

Lesson:

• Some breakthroughs require persistent faith (Matthew 15:21-28 – Syrophoenician woman).
• God won’t leave you halfway—He completes what He starts (Philippians 1:6).

Application:
✔ Don’t settle for partial miracles (e.g., “I’m a little better”).
✔ Keep pressing in until you see clearly (Mark 5:25-34 – Woman with the issue of blood).

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4. Speaking God’s Counsel Over Your Life

Ephesians 1:11 says God works all things after the counsel of His will.

• Your words must align with His Word (Proverbs 18:21).
• Complaining reinforces bondage; faith declares freedom (Numbers 14:28).

Example:

• Instead of saying, “This sickness won’t go away,” declare:
  “By His stripes, I am healed!” (Isaiah 53:5).

Prayer Strategy:

• “Lord, adjust every area of my life that doesn’t reflect Your glory. Heal my body, restore my vision, and perfect all that concerns me, in Jesus’ name!”

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Final Thought: You Were Made for More

• God didn’t create you to struggle (3 John 1:2).
• He takes pleasure in your wholeness (Psalm 35:27).

“The One who made you is passing by today. Will you let Him fix what’s broken?”

Action Step:

1. List areas of dysfunction in your life.
2. Speak Scripture over them daily.
3. Expect full restoration.

“For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation.” (Psalm 149:4)

This is your season of divine realignment!

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (2 March 2025) is BUT FOR THE LORD

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 1 March 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BUT FOR THE LORD

MEMORISE
Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
Psalm 124:6

READ: Psalm 124:1-8
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
2 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
6 Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

When I was a lecturer at the University of Ilorin, after my morning lectures, I would leave the campus, go home for lunch, and relax before returning for my evening lectures. I was also serving as the pastor of the RCCG parish in Ilorin then, so our living room was constantly filled with people. One afternoon, after eating, Ilay on the couch in the living room to rest before returning for my evening lectures.

I closed my eyes so people walking around would think that I was sleeping and not disturb

While lying down, someone grabbed my hands and legs and bent as if to kiss me. Initially, I thought it was my wife, but then I realised that whoever could hold my hands and legs at the same time must be much taller and stronger than her. I opened my eyes immediately, and the being (I really couldn’t make out what it was) vanished. I wondered what had just happened as I felt a cold sensation run down my spine. I shook it off and went for my lectures. While I was on the campus, I started experiencing a terrible stomach ache, which led to severe stooling and vomiting.

On returning home, had to practically crawl from my car to the bathroom. Then I asked,

“Lord, why is this happening to me?” and He responded, “I just wanted you to get a glimpse of the battles I fight for you that you are not aware of.” Immediately He said that, the stomach ache, stooling, and vomiting stopped.

You have no idea how much God protects you as you go about your daily activities. You may think that you go and come safely because you are very careful or because you are a good driver, but believe me, your carefulness or driving skills cannot get you out of an accident that the devil has planned; only God can guarantee your safety. If you think that you are surrounded by security personnel, what will happen if they face a terror group with more sophisticated weapons than them? This is why Psalm 127:1 says that the watchman watches in vain if the Lord is not watching over the city.

Beloved, some people have plied the same routes you ply and gotten kidnapped or killed.

Also, the same kind of food you eat is what has caused the death of others. You should constantly thank God for your safety; you will not be alive without Him (Lamentations 3:22).

ACTION POINT

Today is my birthday; please thank God on my behalf because He truly has been faithful to me.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Deuteronomy 28-29

HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare (Unseen Battles)

The Open Heaven devotional for today opens with a personal testimony from Pastor E.A. Adeboye about a supernatural encounter where an unknown being attacked him, followed by sudden sickness. This experience revealed a profound truth: There are battles fought in the spiritual realm that we are unaware of (Ephesians 6:12).

• Satanic Oppression is Real: The attack came disguised (initially seeming like a loved one), showing that the enemy often works subtly (2 Corinthians 11:14).
• God’s Intervention is Constant: Though the attack was sudden, God allowed it only to teach a lesson – that He is always fighting for us (Exodus 14:14).

Application:
✔ Acknowledge spiritual warfare – not everything is a coincidence.
✔ Pray for divine covering daily (Psalm 91).
✔ Stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s warnings (John 16:13).

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2. Human Limitations vs. Divine Protection

Many people trust in their own abilities – careful driving, strong security, good health – but the truth is:

• No human effort can stop a demonic attack (Zechariah 4:6).
• Safety is not by power nor by might, but by God’s Spirit (Psalm 127:1).

Illustration:

• The same road others traveled and were kidnapped, you passed safely not because you were smarter, but because God shielded you.
• The same food that poisoned others didn’t harm you because of divine preservation.

Application:
✔ Stop taking God’s protection for granted.
✔ Thank Him daily for unseen deliverances (Lamentations 3:22-23).

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3. The Lesson: God Fights for His Children

When Daddy Adeboye asked, “Lord, why is this happening?”, God responded:

• “I just wanted you to get a glimpse of the battles I fight for you that you are not aware of.”

This means:

• We survive dangers we never knew existed (Daniel 3:27 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire).
• Some attacks are diverted before they reach us (Psalm 91:7 – “A thousand may fall at your side, but it will not come near you”).

Biblical Examples:

• Elisha’s servant saw the angelic army protecting them (2 Kings 6:17).
• Peter was miraculously freed from prison (Acts 12:7-11).

Application:
✔ Walk in gratitude, not in presumption.
✔ Pray for divine covering over your family, journeys, and health.

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4. The Proper Response: Thankfulness & Dependence on God

Many people only realize God’s protection after a near-death experience. But we should:

1. Thank God daily for His mercies (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
2. Acknowledge that without Him, we are vulnerable (John 15:5).
3. Live in faith, not fear (Isaiah 41:10).

Prayer Focus:

• “Lord, open my eyes to see Your hand of protection over my life. Help me to never take Your grace for granted. Where I have trusted in my own strength, forgive me. I depend on You wholly, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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Final Thought: You Are Alive by God’s Mercy

Somebody reading this has:

• Escaped accidents they didn’t even see coming.
• Been healed from sicknesses they didn’t know they had.
• Been protected from enemies they never knew existed.

Never attribute your safety to luck. It’s God’s grace!

“The Lord is your keeper… He will preserve your soul.” (Psalm 121:5,7)

Action Step: Today, take 5 minutes to thank God for His unseen protection over your life. 

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (1 March 2025) is PLEASE GOD

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 28 February 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 1 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PLEASE GOD

MEMORISE
When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7

READ: 1 Kings 3:3-14

³ And Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.
⁴ And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.
⁵ In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
⁶ And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
⁷ And now, O Lord my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.
⁸ And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.

⁹ Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
¹⁰ And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
¹¹ And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
¹² Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
¹³ And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.
¹⁴ And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE

Anytime you please God, He will do something really amazing for you. In 2 Chronicles 1:6-15, Solomon pleased God. He wasn’t pleasing men or trying to get their approval; he wanted to please the God of wonders.

Today, people are still talking about Solomon because of the great things that God did in his life. God prospered him physically – throughout his life, there was no war because God silenced all his enemies (1 Kings 5:4). God also prospered him mentally and materially – his wisdom and riches were so great that God said that no other king will ever be like him. If you read 1 Kings 3:15-28, you will see an example of how God blessed Solomon.

When you please God in your sowing, He will give you multiple wonders so that long after you are gone, your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will still be reaping from the harvest. I pray that God will open the eyes of your understanding to know that harvest is a wonder; all you need to do is sow in such a manner that pleases God and leave the rest to Him. Very soon, the world will come to you and ask why you are so successful.

When a person’s ways please the Lord, He summons forces on earth, in heaven, and underneath the earth to come to that fellow’s aid. As we read in today’s memory verse, even those who do not like the fellow will have no choice but to bless him or her.

When Isaac asked Esau to prepare him venison so that he could eat and bless him before his death, Jacob brought a delicious meal to him, and Isaac began to rain blessings on him because he enjoyed the food so much. Isaac was so pleased that he blessed Jacob with the dew of heaven, the fatness of the earth, plenty of corn and wine, and the gifts of men (Genesis 27:28-29). If an earthly father can bless his son who pleased him with such blessings, how much more our heavenly Father who owns all silver, gold, and the cattle upon a thousand hills (Haggai 2:8, Psalm 50:10)?

When your ways please God, and He blesses you, nobody can hinder your blessings. No human being, demon, witch, or wizard can oppose you when you please God. Abraham was too blessed to be cursed or hindered by any evil power. Beloved, please God in all your ways, and His blessing will rest upon you and your household, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION POINT

Use the word of God as a standard to check if your ways are pleasing Him.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Deuteronomy 26-27

HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

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OPEN HEAVEN 1 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY

1. The Principle of Divine Favor Through Obedience

The Open Heaven devotional for today emphasizes that when we prioritize pleasing God above seeking human approval, He responds with extraordinary blessings. Solomon’s example (2 Chronicles 1:6-15) shows that his heart was set on honoring God rather than pursuing selfish ambition. Because of this, God granted him wisdom, wealth, and peace beyond what any other king had ever experienced (1 Kings 3:13).

Application:

• Seek God’s approval first (Matthew 6:33).
• Live a life of worship and sacrifice (Romans 12:1).
• Trust that God rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).

2. The Multi-Generational Impact of Pleasing God

A key takeaway is that divine blessings are not just for us but for our descendants. When we sow seeds (of faith, obedience, giving, and service) in a way that pleases God, the harvest extends beyond our lifetime. Just as Solomon’s legacy endured, our faithfulness can bless future generations.

Application:

• Sow in faith (Galatians 6:7-9).
• Live with eternity in mind (Psalm 112:2).
• Believe that God’s promises are generational (Deuteronomy 7:9).

3. Supernatural Peace and Victory Over Enemies

Proverbs 16:7 assures us that when we walk in God’s will, He subdues our adversaries. Solomon enjoyed unprecedented peace (1 Kings 5:4) because God fought his battles. Similarly, when Isaac blessed Jacob (Genesis 27:28-29), the blessings were unstoppable—even though Jacob obtained them through unconventional means.

Application:

• Trust God to fight your battles (Exodus 14:14).
• Walk in love and forgiveness (Romans 12:18-21).
• Declare God’s peace over your life (Numbers 6:24-26).

4. The Unstoppable Nature of God’s Blessings

When God blesses a person, no force can reverse it (Numbers 23:20). Abraham’s blessings were so powerful that even kings feared him (Genesis 12:3).

The devotional reminds us that witchcraft, envy, and human opposition cannot hinder a God-ordained destiny when we remain in His will.

Application:

• Stand firm in faith (Ephesians 6:13).
• Rebuke fear and doubt (2 Timothy 1:7).
• Declare God’s promises over your life (Isaiah 54:17).

5. The Ultimate Reward: A Life That Glorifies God

The greatest wonder of pleasing God is not just material prosperity but a life that reflects His glory. Solomon’s wisdom drew the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1-9), proving that divine favor attracts divine connections.

Application:

• Let your light shine before men (Matthew 5:16).
• Use your blessings to bless others (Genesis 12:2).
• Live as an ambassador of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20).

Prayer Point:

“Father, help me to live a life that pleases You in all things. Let Your favor rest upon me, silence my enemies, and establish a legacy of blessings for generations to come, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Final Thought:

Pleasing God is not about perfection but a heart surrendered to Him. When we prioritize His will, He releases supernatural peace, provision, and protection beyond human understanding. As you walk in obedience today, expect divine wonders!

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)

May this word inspire you to seek God above all else, knowing that He rewards those who diligently serve Him.

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (28 February 2025) is UNDERSTANDING HARVESTS

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 28 FEBRUARY 2025 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING HARVESTS

MEMORISE: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
Genesis 8:22

READ: Mark 4:26-29
26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 FEBRUARY 2025 MESSAGE TODAY

The first thing to understand about harvests is that they ultimately come from God. 1 Corinthians 3:6 says, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Also, harvests come in different levels, which Jesus identified as thirtyfold, sixtyfold, and hundredfold (Mark 4:20).

Some Bible scholars believe that a thirtyfold harvest results from giving to the household of faith (Galatians 6:9-10). When you help a fellow Christian, you are sowing into a soil that will bring forth at least thirtyfold. When Dorcas was sowing into the lives of the people in her church, she didn’t know that she would reap a harvest of resurrection. Her seeds were so precious that they sent for Peter to raise her from the dead (Acts 9:36-42).

There are Bible scholars who also believe that you will reap a sixtyfold harvest when you sow to a minister of God (Matthew 10:41). When you do something for your pastor, and he or she says, “God bless you,” your seed will return at least a sixtyfold harvest, just as we see in 1 Kings 17:10-16. The widow of Zarephath and her son had given up on life before she honoured Elijah with their last meal. She experienced a massive turnaround, and throughout the grievous famine, her jar of flour never ran out, and her jug of oil never became empty (1 Kings 17:16). Furthermore, apart from material blessings, when her son died, God brought him back to life (1 Kings 17:17-24).

Some Bible scholars also believe that giving to the high priest will yield a hundredfold harvest.

Hebrews 5:1-4 tells us that the high priest is someone God has chosen to represent men before Him. The highest spiritual authority God has ordained over you is a representative of Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16), and if you give to such a fellow, you can rest assured that God will bless you a hundredfold and more in return.

Where and how you sow your seeds play a significant role in determining the level of harvests you can get from God. You should, however, ensure your sowing is done out of love to honour God and not just because you want a harvest from Him. God wants you to give cheerfully and sacrificially (2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 12:41-44), and He judges the intent of your heart (I Samuel 16:7). I pray that you will experience bountiful blessings as you honour Him with your giving, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, I receive a bountiful harvest of every good seed I have sown, in Jesus’ name

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Deuteronomy 23-25

HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (27 February 2025) is THE GOOD GROUND

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 26 FEBRUARY 2025 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: THE GOOD GROUND

MEMORISE:
And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. Mark 4:8

READ: Mark 4:20
20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 FEBRUARY 2025 MESSAGE TODAY

Today, I will discuss what it means to sow on good ground. Mark 4:20 tells us that the seeds which fell on good ground brought forth a harvest. This implies that they did not fall by the wayside, they were watered by God, and they were not suffocated by thorns. For you to sow on good ground and reap bountiful harvests, you must do the following:

1. Honour God with your resources and obey all His principles for financial success.

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 2. Cheerfully support God’s work financially. Giving towards God’s work can be by supporting a kingdom project, blessing a church, or sowing into the lives of God’s servants.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7 3. Give to the poor and the needy. When you stretch out your hands to bless the less privileged, God blesses you in return. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.

Proverbs 19:17, ESV 4. Be generous. Generosity attracts God’s blessings; whatever you give to others, you will receive in multiple folds.

Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.

Proverbs 19:17, ESV 4. Be generous. Generosity attracts God’s blessings; whatever you give to others, you will receive in multiple folds.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Proverbs 11:25 5. Wait for God’s instructions before making financial decisions. When you seek His face before making decisions, He will guide you along the right path, but those who hastily make deals or investments without seeking God get their fingers burnt.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Beloved, if you have been sowing your seeds by the wayside, on stony ground, or among thorns, the good news is that if you change your ways and start living by the principles above, you will experience the harvest that comes from sowing on good ground. I pray that the Lord will restore all that you may have lost from sowing wrongly, and your seeds will produce great harvests from now, in Jesus’ name

REFLECTION:

Have you been sowing on good ground?

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Deuteronomy 20-22

HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (26 February 2025) is THE THORNY GROUND

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 26 FEBRUARY 2025 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: THE THORNY GROUND

MEMORISE:
And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
Mark 4:7

READ: Mark 4:18-19
¹⁸ And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
¹⁹ And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 26 FEBRUARY 2025 MESSAGE TODAY

Today, I will continue my discussion on the different kinds of soils by examining thorny grounds. Thorns are dangerous, and they choke everything they come in contact with.

When people lead lifestyles that drain them financially because they want to show off, they are sowing on thorny ground. For example, such people may rent apartments that their income can hardly sustain, buy expensive clothes and jewellery that they cannot afford and get into unnecessary debt just to sustain their fake lifestyles.

When you live an extravagant life, you are putting your money in thorny ground. An adage says, ‘Cut your coat according to your cloth. Beloved, you must learn to live within your means and not make lifestyle decisions based on resources you do not have – some people fall into this trap because of their circle of friends. The Scripture says that blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly (Psalm 1:1). If you have friends who spend lavishly without counting the cost, you might follow suit and end up in debt.

Thorns can also refer to things that cause pockets to have holes. When the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon, they started building the temple, and at some point, they stopped and concentrated only on building their houses and empires. Haggai rebuked them for becoming sel fcentred and neglecting God’s house, telling them that they will never be satisfied with the things they have because of their attitude (Haggai 1:4-6).

God will not release His wisdom for financial abundance to those who will consume the wealth He gives them on their lusts. If all you care about is yourself, you are filling your ground with thorns because selfishness chokes God’s blessings upon a man’s life. Many people pray and fast for financial breakthroughs; however, few receive financial wisdom for such breakthroughs because God cannot trust them not to waste the wealth He gives them on their lusts. Can God trust you to continue to put Him first after He has blessed you financially? Will you still care for His kingdom when you arrive at your desired financial destination?

Beloved, ask the Lord to remove any attitude that tends to choke His blessings in your life and promise Him that you will always put Him first so that He can pour His blessings on you.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, search my heart and take away every thorny attitude that will keep me from accessing your wisdom for financial abundance, in Jesus’ name.

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Deuteronomy 16-19

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (25 February 2025) is THE STONY GROUND

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 25 FEBRUARY 2025 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: THE STONY GROUND

MEMORISE
And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
Mark 4:5

READ: Mark 4:16-17
16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 FEBRUARY 2025 MESSAGE TODAY

In continuation of my discussion from yesterday about the different kinds of soils, I will examine stony grounds today. The major problem with a stony ground is that it does not retain water sufficiently for the seeds planted in it to grow. Water is needed for seeds to germinate, even though it is God who will determine the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-8).

In Amos 4:7-8, the Lord said that if He decides to withhold the rain, a city will soon go into famine and will start begging another city, where it has continued to rain, for food.

When people invest in ventures that God is not involved in, they are planting seeds on stony grounds. When you consider such ventures carefully, you will realise that they are designed to attract and fool only greedy and desperate people. In my lifetime, I have seen many Ponzi schemes come and go, and I warn those close to me to desist from them. Some listen, but others do not, and they suffer when they lose their money.

God is and remains our Supplier; when we apply Biblical principles and work diligently with our hands, He will prosper us. Any investment that goes against Biblical principles, such as hard work, diligence, faithfulness, patience, and contentment, is a stony ground. Those who hasten to be rich will not be innocent, and such people will end up piercing themselves through with many sorrows.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Proverbs 28:20

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10

Beloved, you must guard your heart against greed and covetousness. You must be content with what you have while working diligently so that God can bless the works of your hands.

Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, allowed greed to rule him, and he ended up inheriting leprosy. While he could have inherited a double portion of Elisha’s anointing, he subjected himself and his lineage to a lifetime of shame, seclusion, and frustration (2 Kings 5:20-27).

Beloved, greed, impatience, and not following God’s instructions can lead you to sow on stony grounds. Sowing on stony grounds cannot produce good harvests; it will only lead to frustration. I pray that the Lord will show you the right places to sow, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, help me not to sow on stony grounds. Please guide my sowing and bless the work of my hands, in Jesus’ name.

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Deuteronomy 12-15

HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (24 February 2025) is THE WAYSIDE

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 FEBRUARY 2025 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: THE WAYSIDE

MEMORISE: And it came to pass. as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
Mark 4:4

READ: Mark 4:14-15
The sower soweth the word.
15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 24 FEBRUARY 2025 MESSAGE TODAY

Yesterday, I explained that the quality of soil determines the level of harvest that a seed can yield. When a seed is planted in some soils, it will not even germinate. In today’s memory verse, we see that some seeds that fell on the wrong kind of soil did not germinate because birds ate them.

Some scholars have suggested that the wayside refers to money spent on regular wild parties and other similar vices. When people throw parties, people will come, eat, drink, and say ‘thank you’; however, that is where it all ends. Such people might say, “Others will invite me to their parties also.” This is true, but we do not live by parties; we live by daily bread. If you want God’s wisdom for financial prosperity, you must be prudent with your spending.

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. Proverbs 21:20

Only fools spend everything they have at once. Some people spend all their earnings recklessly. For example, some unbelievers drink and buy alcohol for others. Such people are unwise because, like the prodigal son, they will eventually be abandoned by those they lavished their money on.

The wayside can also refer to actions that expose people’s finances to satanic attacks. In the parable of the sower, the seeds that fell by the wayside were eaten by birds, and as Jesus explained in today’s Bible reading, the birds represent satan. When Christians do not pay their tithes, they are robbing God and throwing their finances on the wayside for satan to devour. Paying your tithes makes the Lord rebuke the devourer for your sake (Malachi 3:8-11).

When believers, including ministers of God, steal God’s money or take anything that doesn’t belong to them without permission from the owners, they are exposing themselves to the devil’s attacks. Someone once said to me, “I learned that your Festival of Life programme in the UK has become very big.” I said, “Yes, sir.” Then, he said, “How much is the church’s income from the service?” When I told him that I didn’t know, he didn’t believe me. I told him that the UK pastors were in charge and that they know that the Bible is clear that anyone who acquires wealth wrongly would die suddenly (Jeremiah 17:11). Those who steal God’s money are inviting satan to feast on their lives and finances.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please show me every way I might have been wasteful, and help me to make amends, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Deuteronomy 9-11

HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (23 February 2025) is FINANCIAL WISDOM

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 23 FEBRUARY 2025 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: FINANCIAL WISDOM

MEMORISE:
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
Job 12:13

READ: Mark 4:1-9
And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 23 FEBRUARY 2025 MESSAGE TODAY

Seeds have the potential to become harvests, but not all fulfil that potential. John 12:24 says that except a seed falls to the ground and dies, it abides alone. Every seed remains alone if it is kept in a bag or on a shelf; it can be eaten as it is, but it won’t be multiplied. Isaiah 55:10 says that God gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater. Beloved, you can choose to either be a sower or an eater. If you keep eating everything that comes to you, what then will you sow in order to have a greater harvest?

Wise people set apart good seeds to be sown into good soils, and they get great harvests. Money that is put aside for investment is a seed, while the place, person, or business that it is invested in is the soil. The better the soil, the better the harvest will be. You must learn to recognise good soils and water your seeds to ensure they yield the best harvest.

Over the next few days, I will discuss the different kinds of soils and the ones you should invest in or avoid. Today, however, I will explain some vital keys to financial wisdom.

Job 36:11 tells us a secret to accessing God’s wisdom for financial prosperity: obey and serve Him. When you obey God, He will show you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places (Isaiah 45:3). How obedient are you to God concerning your finances? Do you honour Him with all He has given you? Do you pay your tithes faithfully? Do you give to the needy and poor?

When you obey God, He will give you supernatural ideas that will make you thrive in the midst of famine, just as He gave Isaac. Isaac wanted to relocate when famine hit the land, but God told him to stay put, and he obeyed. His obedience gave him access to God’s wisdom, and despite the famine, he reaped a hundredfold that same year (Genesis 26:1-12).

Job 36:11 also talks about service as a key to God’s wisdom for financial prosperity. How you serve God matters. If you serve Him grudgingly or carelessly, He will not trust you with the wisdom to make wealth. Jesus told us not to cast our pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6-7); He won’t cast His before swine too.

Beloved, serve God acceptably in reverence and godly fear (Hebrews 12:28), and He will bless you with financial wisdom, among other things.

KEY POINT:

Obeying and serving the Lord will give you access to His wisdom for financial prosperity.

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Deuteronomy 5-8

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

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Today’s Open Heaven devotional (22 February 2025) is JEHOVAH RAPHA

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 22 FEBRUARY 2025 DEVOTIONAL TODAY

TOPIC: JEHOVAH RAPHA

MEMORISE:
And you shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water, and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
Exodus 23:25

READ: John 9:1-7
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 22 FEBRUARY 2025 MESSAGE TODAY

Years ago, I suddenly discovered that I was having trouble with my hearing. I called one of my daughters, who is a doctor, and asked her to check my ears. When she checked them, she exclaimed, “Oh God!” She then said that both ears had growths inside, and she encouraged me to go to the hospital. I smiled and told her to give me seven days, after which I would allow her to do whatever needed to be done medically if the growths were still there. I knew that I have a Father who is the Doctor of doctors, so I spoke to Him after she left. I said, “Father, please give me new ears because I need to be able to hear people say ‘amen’ when I pray.” When she returned on the seventh day to look into my ears, she exclaimed again, “Oh God!” But that time around, her exclamation was a positive one because Jehovah Rapha had healed me.

Do you know that it is possible to live without falling sick? Do you know that healing is your bread if you are a child of God? However, for God to be the Lord that heals you, you must diligently hearken to His voice (Exodus 15:26).

You must do whatever He tells you to do and obey Him promptly. When the ten lepers saw Jesus and cried out to Him for healing, He asked them to go and show themselves to the priests (Luke 17:11-14). Doing that was risky because if they got to the priest without being healed, they might have been stoned to death.

They took the risk to obey Jesus, and they were healed. Likewise, the man who was born blind received his healing when Jesus asked him to go and wash in the pool of Siloam (John 9:7). He chose to obey Jesus, and he returned with his sight.

Beloved, it is God’s will for you to enjoy healing in all areas of your life. It is the Father’s good pleasure for you to live in sound health, but you must hearken diligently to His voice. What has God asked you to stop eating or drinking? What has He asked you to start doing? Be prompt to obey Him, and you will enjoy healing

KEY POINT:

The key to living in divine health is obeying

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Deuteronomy 3-4

HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIANS NOW IS NEAR

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