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The Open Heaven 10 April 2025 devotional for today is NO MORE LABOURING 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 HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NO MORE LABOURING II

MEMORISE
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
Exodus 33:14

READ: Deuteronomy 15:5-6
5 Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.
6 For the Lord thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I explained that labouring means working so hard and having little or nothing to show for it. Work is easier when there are results. When I go for Mount Zion Hour at the RCCG Headquarters, where I have to lay hands on thousands of people, it is hard work, but I don’t mind because testimonies follow.

When a pastor fasts, prays, preaches, and follows up converts with all of his or her strength, yet the church does not grow, it is a terrible experience. I know this because I have experienced it. In the early days of my ministry, God promised that I would lead a mighty end-time army, but I couldn’t see the army. The church congregation would increase by two members in one week and decrease by four the next week. I organised seminars every month, and many people would be in attendance. However, after the seminars, the congregation would remain small. One day, God asked me what I wanted for my birthday.

I replied that I wanted a miracle for every member of my congregation. He instructed me to organise a programme where He would be giving out the miracles. We called it the Holy Ghost Service, and that was how God turned things around for me.

When God speaks concerning a matter, results that human efforts cannot produce are achieved. For example, when we needed N17,000 to roof the first auditorium in Redemption City, I had only N1,000. At the same time, one of the RCCG pastors was building an accommodation for some members of his congregation, and he needed N1,000 to roof it. He came to me to ask me for the money, and I got upset and said, “I need N17,000, and I have only N1,000, and you want to collect it? Please leave my office.” He got up to leave, but God spoke to me and told me to give him the N1,000.

Reluctantly, I called him back and gave him the money. As he went away, God said, “Son, why are you grumbling? There were two problems; I solved one through you, and there’s only one left.”

Before the day ended, somebody came from another state in the country and said, “I have just collected rent from my tenants, and God said I should bring everything to you.” The money was exactly N17,000!

When you hear God’s voice, obey Him, and leave the rest to Him because your rest from labour and toil lies in your obedience.

KEY POINT:

God’s voice brings rest, but you won’t enjoy that rest until you obey all He says.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

1 Kings 3-5

HYMN 21: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Agony of Fruitless Labor

The devotional for today opens with Daddy Adeboye’s raw testimony about ministerial struggles:

• Early days of RCCG: Despite seminars and efforts, growth was stagnant (“increase by two, decrease by four“).
• Divine Promise vs. Reality: God’s vision of a “mighty end-time army” seemed delayed.

Key Insight:

• Labor without God’s strategy leads to frustration (Psalm 127:1).
• Many believers/missionaries face this tension between divine promises and present realities.

Application:
✔ Are you laboring without results? Pause and seek God’s fresh instruction.

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2. The Turning Point: Obedience Over Effort

The breakthrough came when:

1. Adeboye Asked for Miracles:
   • His birthday request wasn’t for personal gain but for his congregation → Holy Ghost Services were born.
2. He Obeyed a Tough Command:
   • Giving his last N1,000 (needed for his own project) triggered a N17,000 miracle.

Biblical Parallels:

• Elijah and the Widow (1 Kings 17:13): Her last meal became endless provision.
• Peter’s Net (Luke 5:5): Obeying Jesus’ illogical command brought a catch.

Principle:

• Obedience in sacrifice unlocks supernatural supply (Malachi 3:10).

Action Step:
✔ Identify one “N1,000” (a resource/comfort God is asking you to release).

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3. The Rest of Obedience

Today’s devotional highlights:

• Labor ends where obedience begins (Exodus 33:14 – “I will give you rest”).
• Human effort vs. Divine Intervention:
  • Seminars (Adeboye’s plan) → Temporary results.
  • Holy Ghost Services (God’s plan) → Lasting revival.

Warning:

• Self-reliance leads to exhaustion (Isaiah 50:11 – “You walk in the light of your own fire”).

Prayer:
“Lord, reveal any area where I’m striving in my strength. Align me with Your strategy!”

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4. Keys to Transitioning from Labor to Rest

From…	To…	Scripture
Human planning	Divine instruction	Proverbs 3:5-6
Grudging sacrifice	Cheerful giving	2 Corinthians 9:7
Anxious toil	Trust-filled obedience	Matthew 6:33

Modern Examples:

• Business: A struggling entrepreneur tithes faithfully → Unexpected contracts.
• Ministry: A pastor shifts from program-driven to Spirit-led services → Explosive growth.

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5. Prophetic Declarations for the Reader

The devotional for today ends with promises for those who obey:

1. “Your ‘N1,000’ obedience will trigger ‘N17,000’ miracles.”
2. “Your labor is transitioning to divine rest today!”
3. “Your ‘Holy Ghost Service’ moment is coming!”

Stand on These Promises:

• “The Lord will command the blessing on you… in all to which you set your hand” (Deuteronomy 15:5-6).
• “You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow” (v. 6) → No more debt cycles!

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Final Thought: Your Turnaround Testimony

Daddy Adeboye’s N1,000 sacrifice seemed foolish, but:

• God’s math is multiplication (John 6:13 – 12 baskets leftover).
• Your small step of obedience is the seed for your next miracle.

Action Steps:

1. Write down one area of fruitless labor.
2. Ask God for His strategy (e.g., “Should I keep doing this? Change approach? Stop entirely?”).
3. Obey immediately, even if it seems costly.

“Your rest begins where your obedience does. Will you take the first step today?”

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The Open Heaven 9 April 2025 devotional for today is NO MORE LABOURING 1. 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 9 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NO MORE LABOURING I

MEMORISE
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28

READ: Luke 5:1-7

And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 9 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In 1963, while I was a teacher at Ondo Boys’ High School in South-West Nigeria, I was teaching 35 lesson periods every week.

Another tutor, who had more experience and qualifications than me, was teaching just 21 lesson periods every week. He was earning four times more than I was earning and was still grumbling about the workload. I went to him and said, “Sir, you are teaching 21 lesson periods while l am teaching 35, yet you are earning four times what l am earning, and you are complaining.” He drew me close, patted me, and said, “My boy, you don’t understand. I’m being paid for what I have already done. I’m being paid for what is in my brain.” While I was labouring and earning peanuts, the other teacher wasn’t working as hard, yet he was earning more.

There is a difference between working diligently and labouring. A manual labourer has to work very hard to get little pay. You can’t call a manager a labourer; both of them go to their workplaces in the morning, but one goes to work, and the other goes to labour.

Even though a manager arrives at the office very early every day and works hard, he or she gets paid something worthwhile for his or her efforts. In Genesis 2:15, God gave Adam a garden to tend. Some Bible scholars have described the Garden of Eden to be as big as Lagos, Nigeria. To ask one man to keep a garden of that size requires a lot of work.

However, Adam was working, not labouring. After he fell into sin, he began to labour (Genesis 3:17-19), such that when he worked, he sweated – it wasn’t recorded that he sweated before this time. Additionally, after labouring and sweating, the ground yielded thorns and thistles.

In Luke 5:5, Peter toiled all night and caught nothing – that is labouring. Even though he worked hard all night, he had nothing to show for it. However, Peter’s labouring days ended when Jesus came into his life. If you have been labouring and you want your labouring days to come to an end, rebuild your connection with God, and He will put an end to fruitless labours in your life forever.

Beloved, if for whatever reason, you are experiencing fruitless labour even though you have surrendered your life to Christ and are living according to His will, I decree that the Lord will step into your situation today and put an end to labouring in your life, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT:
An active connection with God will ensure that you do not experience fruitless labour.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 Kings 1-2

HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 9 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Difference Between Work and Labor

Open Heaven devotional for today begins by contrasting two biblical concepts:

• Work (Divine Assignment):
  • Adam in Eden (Genesis 2:15): Purposeful, joyful stewardship without sweat.
  • The manager: Rewarded for wisdom and skill, not just effort.
• Labor (Fruitless Toil):
  • Post-Fall Adam (Genesis 3:17-19): Sweaty, frustrating struggle with thorns.
  • Peter’s fishing (Luke 5:5): All-night effort yielded nothing.

Key Insight:

• Sin broke humanity’s productive covenant with God, replacing work with labor.
• Jesus restores us to Edenic productivity (John 15:5 – “Without Me, you can do nothing”).

Application:
✔ Audit your life: Are you working (in God’s flow) or laboring (in human strain)?

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2. The Teacher’s Parable: Wisdom Over Sweat

Pastor Adeboye’s school experience illustrates:

• The laborer (Adeboye): 35 lessons/week → Peanuts.
• The “worker” (Senior teacher): 21 lessons/week → 4x pay for “what’s in his brain.”

Spiritual Parallel:

• Laborers rely on human effort (Galatians 3:3).
• Workers operate by divine wisdom (James 1:5) and covenant grace.

Warning:

• Religious activity ≠ Kingdom productivity (Matthew 7:22-23).

Prayer:
“Lord, transition me from laboring to working in Your wisdom!”

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3. Jesus’ Intervention: Ending Fruitless Labor

Peter’s story (Luke 5:1-7) reveals:

1. The Problem: Self-reliance (“we toiled all night“) → Empty nets.
2. The Solution: Obedience to Christ’s word (“let down your nets“) → Overflow.
3. The Result: Divine partnership (“from now on you will catch men” – v. 10).

Modern Examples:

• Business owners seeing no profit despite hard work.
• Ministers with crowded altars but few conversions.

Action Step:
✔ Identify one area of “empty nets.” Ask Jesus for His strategy today.

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4. The Root of Fruitless Labor

Today’s devotional identifies three causes of unproductive toil:

Cause	Solution	Scripture
Disconnection from God	Rebuild prayer life	John 15:4-5
Operating in the flesh	Lean on the Spirit	Zechariah 4:6
Unhealed sin wounds	Repent and receive grace	James 5:16

Prophetic Promise:

• “Your labor ends where your obedience to God’s voice begins!”

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5. Stepping Into Divine Productivity

The devotional for today closes with practical steps to cease laboring:

1. Surrender Your Methods to Christ
   • Like Peter, obey even when Jesus’ instructions seem illogical (Luke 5:5).
2. Prioritize Rest Over Striving
   • Enter God’s Sabbath rest (Hebrews 4:9-10) – work from peace, not panic.
3. Claim Covenant Promises
   • Declare: “The blessing of the Lord makes rich without toil” (Proverbs 10:22).

Prayer of Release:
“Father, I exchange my labor for Your rest. Teach me to work with You, not for You. End every cycle of fruitless effort in my life, in Jesus’ name!”

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Final Thought: Your Edenic Restoration

Adam’s curse of thorns (Genesis 3:18) was reversed by Christ’s crown of thorns (John 19:5). Now:

• You are restored to joyful productivity (Isaiah 61:7).
• Your work will bear eternal fruit (1 Corinthians 15:58).

“Stop sweating over empty nets—let Jesus fill them beyond measure!”

Action Steps:

1. Meditate on Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus’ yoke is easy, His burden light.
2. Replace one hour of “labor” (e.g., anxious planning) with worship.
3. Testify when God transforms your toil into triumph.

“In Christ, your work becomes worship, and your productivity becomes a testimony!”

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The Open Heaven 8 April 2025 devotional for today is PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH. 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 8 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH

MEMORISE
So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
Acts 19:20

READ: Acts 4:23-33

23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 APRIL 2025 TODAY PRAYERS

1. Father, thank You for Your church. Despite all the schemes of the enemy, Your church is still marching on.

2. Father, please let there be a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit on Your church. As You did on the day of Pentecost, pour out Your Spirit on Your church, and let there be a revival, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, please let there be unity and strong fellowship among all the members of Your church. Let there be love and unity among all genuine Christian denominations, and let Your will be done on the earth through Your church, in Jesus’ name.

4. Father, I pray for all church leaders around the world. Give them wisdom, boldness, and the unction of the Holy Spirit to succeed in their service to You, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, please strengthen and encourage all the pastors and church leaders around the world. Do not let the devil strike the shepherds and scatter Your flock, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, I pray for all the Christians in regions around the world where Christians are being persecuted. Please let Your light abide with them and protect them, in Jesus name.

7. Father, please shield, encourage, and Strengthen all Christian missionaries around the world. Let Your Holy Spirit abide with them and let all their prayers be answered speedily, in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, I pray tor all churches in unconventional places like prisons, military camps, et cetera. Let your presence fill such places, and let there be miracles and a harvest of souls, in Jesus name

9. Father, please let the gospel of Christ spread and dwell in every corner of the world. Cause every negative policy that is hindering the preaching of the gospel and the establishment of churches to be reversed, in Jesus’ name

10. Father, please supply Your church on the earth with abundant resources so that we can carry out Your mandate of making disciples of nations, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, please bless my local assembly and help us to fulfil Your vision for us on the earth. Let Your promises concerning us be brought to pass speedily. in Jesus name

12. Your personal prayer points for your local assembly and the body of Christ as a whole.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Samuel 23-24

HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LIKE THE DAY OF PENTECOST VII

MEMORISE
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least, the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
Acts 5:15

READ: Acts 1:1-8

The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,
² Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:
³ To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
⁴ And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
⁵ For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
⁶ When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
⁷ And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
⁸ But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 7 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

I will conclude my discussion on the significance of the events of the day of Pentecost by sharing an encounter I had with God that has greatly impacted my journey in ministry.

Just before my birthday some years ago, the Lord asked me what birthday gift I wanted, and I told Him that I wanted a miracle for every member of my congregation. I could have asked for anything that day, and He would have given me, but l asked for the power of the Holy Spirit in action among my congregation. He then told me to hold a programme which we called the Holy Ghost Service, and from that time on, we started to see great miracles that we had never seen before in RCCG. Special miracles started happening through me when I allowed God to use me to create an atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to move mightily in our midst.

Every believer is qualified to work miracles (Mark 16:17-18), but the one who will create the atmosphere that will host the Holy Spirit will work special miracles and cause a revival like what happened on the day of Pentecost.

On the day of Pentecost, everyone present in the upper room was tremendously blessed, but one fellow stood out – Peter. Peter was singled out for something extraordinary. The Lord had promised him in Luke 5:1-11 that he would catch men and not fish, and the promise came into full manifestation after the upper room experience; he preached just one sermon and won 3,000 souls (Acts 2:14-41). While others performed miracles, he was outstanding as his shadow began to heal the sick (Acts 5:15).

This is what happens when you make yourself available to create the kind of atmosphere that can host the Holy Spirit.

I know that from reading this series, you have been triggered to spark a revival. I have good news for ministers who will create the kind of atmosphere that will bring about the manifestation of the power of the Holy Spirit in their churches or fellowships – their ministries will grow exponentially. I pray that God will move you into a deeper level of His power and begin to perform special miracles through you, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT:

Father, please help me to create the kind of atmosphere in which Your Holy Spirit loves to dwell, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Samuel 20-22

HYMN 7: I AM THINE O LORD.

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 7 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Birth of the Holy Ghost Services: A Model for Revival

Today’s devotional opens with Pastor Adeboye’s personal testimony about the inception of RCCG’s Holy Ghost Services:

• Divine Invitation: God asked him to choose a birthday gift. Daddy requested miracles for his congregation over personal gain.
• Obedient Response: The Holy Ghost Services were born, birthing unprecedented miracles.

Key Insight:

• Revival begins when leaders prioritize God’s power over personal comfort.
• Atmosphere matters: Miracles flourish where the Holy Spirit is intentionally hosted (Acts 2:1-4).

Application:
✔ Leaders: Ask God, “What spiritual gift does my congregation need most?”
✔ Believers: Pray for your pastors to receive fresh Pentecostal fire.

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2. The Peter Principle: From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Open Heaven devotional for today contrasts the general outpouring at Pentecost with Peter’s unique anointing:

• All 120 spoke in tongues (Acts 2:4), but Peter preached with explosive results (3,000 saved – Acts 2:41).
• All worked miracles (Acts 2:43), but Peter’s shadow healed (Acts 5:15).

Why Peter Stood Out:

1. Preparation: Jesus had specifically trained him (Luke 5:10 – “Catch men”).
2. Availability: He created atmospheres for the Spirit to move (e.g., Acts 3:1-8 – healing at the Beautiful Gate).

Modern Parallel:

• “Special miracles” (Acts 19:11-12) still happen through believers who cultivate hunger for God’s presence.

Action Step:
✔ Identify your “shadow ministry”—how can your daily walk release God’s power?

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3. The Anatomy of a Miracle-Hosting Atmosphere

The devotional for today outlines four pillars for creating Pentecostal environments:

Pillar	Biblical Example	Modern Application
Sacrificial Prayer	Upper Room tarrying (Acts 1:14)	Night vigils; prayer chains
Expectant Faith	Peter’s shadow (Acts 5:15)	Declare miracles before they manifest
Corporate Unity	“One accord” (Acts 2:1)	Resolve church conflicts
Obedient Leadership	Adeboye’s Holy Ghost Services	Launch Spirit-led initiatives

Warning:

• Miracles decline when the Church prioritizes programs over presence (Revelation 2:4-5).

Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, make me a conduit for Your power. Teach me to create spaces where You move unrestrained!”

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4. The Ripple Effect of Pentecostal Power

The devotional highlights three outcomes of hosting God’s fire:

1. Exponential Growth
   • Peter’s sermon → 3,000 conversions (Acts 2:41).
2. Divine Authentication
   • Signs following confirm the gospel (Mark 16:20).
3. Cultural Transformation
   • Idols collapse where the Church operates in power (Acts 19:19-20).

Prophetic Promise:

• “Ministries that prioritize the Spirit’s atmosphere will experience unnatural growth!”

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5. A Charge to the Modern Church

Today’s devotional concludes with a clarion call:

1. To Ministers:
   • “Stop managing crowds; start hosting the Holy Spirit!”
2. To Believers:
   • “You are a candidate for ‘shadow miracles’—walk closely with God!”

Declaration:
“I refuse to settle for powerless Christianity. I will cultivate a life that carries Your presence, Lord!”

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Final Thought: Your Shadow Can Heal

Peter’s shadow healed not because he was perfect, but because:

• He was full of the Spirit (Acts 4:8).
• He walked in God’s presence daily (Acts 3:1).

“The world isn’t waiting for more sermons—it’s waiting for a Church whose shadow delivers!”

Action Steps:

1. Fast one day this week to consecrate yourself for greater power.
2. Study Acts to identify how the early Church hosted miracles.
3. Share a testimony of God’s power in your life to spark faith in others.

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LIKE THE DAY OF PENTECOST VI

MEMORISE
Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house.
2 Chronicles 7:1

READ: 1 Kings 18:30-39
34 And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.
35 And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
36 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.
37 Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.
38 Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The Lord, he is the God; the Lord, he is the God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today, as I continue my discussion on the events of the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, I want to examine the implication of the fire that appeared and sat on each of the disciples.

In today’s Bible reading, we see that Elijah’s prayer that caused fire to fall from heaven was majorly filled with praises. In the atmosphere of praise, God answers prayers by fire. When the fire fell, idol worship stopped in the land. The reason the agenda of the devil appears to be thriving in certain places is that the necessary conditions for revival have not been met.

Another thing Elijah did before the fire fell in today’s Bible reading was to repair the broken altar. When we repair our broken altars of prayer, praise, and worship, God’s fire will fall. We cannot be lukewarm and expect God to send His fire. The disciples tarried in the upper room before God’s fire fell – they were busy praying and setting the stage for His fire (Acts 2:1-2). After Elijah repaired the broken altar, he put the wood in order and prepared the sacrifice (1 Kings 18:33). We cannot be disorderly and expect God’s fire to fall.

Elijah also asked the people to pour four barrels of water thrice on the sacrifice. Note that it hadn’t rained for three and a half years; therefore, pouring such an amount of water was a huge sacrifice on its own. The people poured a scarce commodity in preparation for rain. No wonder God was in a hurry to send down His fire. Wherever God sees unusual sacrifice, He sends His fire. In 2 Chronicles 5, after completing the temple, Solomon gathered all the Levites, priests, and Israelites, and they sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be told or numbered for multitude.

After this great sacrifice, God’s presence filled the temple such that the priests could not stand to minister. Then, as soon as Solomon finished praying, fire fell from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and sacrifices (2 Chronicles 7:1). God’s fire of preservation, increase, and unusual miracles falls in atmospheres of prayer and sacrificial giving.

Beloved, do you desire God’s fire? Don’t hold back in giving Him your heart, time, and resources. Give sacrificially and pray consistently; you will be visited by the fire of God’s power, provision, and glory.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, I will not withhold anything from You. Please help me to give sacrificially to attract Your fire, in Jesus’ name.

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2 Samuel 17-19

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

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1. The Pentecostal Fire: A Symbol of God’s Presence and Power

Today’s devotional connects the fire at Pentecost (Acts 2:3) to Elijah’s fire (1 Kings 18:38), highlighting its purpose:

• To authenticate God’s servants (v. 36 – “Answer me, O Lord!”).
• To consume idolatry (v. 40 – Baal’s prophets were defeated).
• To ignite revival (2 Chronicles 7:1 – fire preceded glory).

Key Insight:

• Fire represents God’s holiness, power, and purifying presence. Without it, the Church is powerless against darkness.

Application:
✔ Pray for fresh fire over your life, family, and church (Luke 3:16).

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2. The Altar Principle: Repairing Broken Foundations

Elijah’s first act was to repair the broken altar (1 Kings 18:30). This symbolizes:

• Restoring prayer, praise, and worship as priorities (Hosea 10:12).
• Addressing spiritual leaks (e.g., compromise, lukewarmness – Revelation 3:16).

Modern “Broken Altars”:

• Neglected personal devotion (no daily prayer/WORD time).
• Halfhearted corporate worship (form without power – 2 Timothy 3:5).

Action Step:
✔ Identify one “broken altar” in your life (e.g., inconsistent Bible study) and repair it today.

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3. The Sacrifice That Provokes Fire

Open Heaven devotional for today emphasizes three sacrificial acts that attract God’s fire:

a) Unusual Sacrifice (1 Kings 18:33-35)

• Elijah used precious water during drought → God responded with fire.
• Principle: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be” (Matthew 6:21).

b) Lavish Giving (2 Chronicles 5:6)

• Solomon offered countless animals → Fire fell.
• Principle: “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

c) Persistent Prayer (Acts 2:1-2)

• The disciples tarried 10 days → Fire came.
• Principle: “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Warning:

• No sacrifice = no fire. A costless gospel produces powerless believers.

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4. The Outcome of Divine Fire

When God’s fire falls, it brings:

1. Divine Authentication
   • Elijah’s fire proved Yahweh as the true God (1 Kings 18:39).
2. Supernatural Provision
   • Fire consumed the sacrifice, then rain came (v. 45) → Breakthrough follows obedience.
3. Corporate Transformation
   • At Pentecost, fire birthed the Church (Acts 2:41).

Personal Promise:

• “God’s fire will preserve you (Daniel 3:27), increase you (Isaiah 10:27), and work miracles through you (Mark 16:17-18).”

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5. How to Host the Fire

Today’s devotional outlines practical steps to attract God’s fire:

Step	Scripture	Action
Repent of compromise	Revelation 2:5	Confess/apologize for lukewarmness.
Give sacrificially	Malachi 3:10	Sow a “water-in-drought” offering.
Pray relentlessly	James 5:16-18	Start a prayer journal for revival.

Prayer:
“Lord, burn away my dross. Ignite my heart with holy fire! Let my life provoke revival in my generation!”

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Final Thought: Your Altar Awaits His Flame

The same God who answered by fire at Carmel and Pentecost waits to respond to your sacrifice.

“Revival isn’t a prayer point. It’s a lifestyle of altar-building and surrender.”

Action Steps:

1. Fast this week to repair your “altar” of prayer.
2. Give an extravagant offering (time/money/talents) as a faith declaration.
3. Testify when breakthroughs come.

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OPEN HEAVEN 5 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LIKE THE DAY OF PENTECOST V

MEMORISE
The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Job 33:4

READ: Genesis 1:1-3
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 5 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

As I continue to discuss the significance of the events of the day of Pentecost, I want you to consider that on that day, there was a sound of a mighty rushing wind (Acts 2:1-2). In Exodus 14:21-28, when the wind blew, a way appeared where there was none before. When a revival like the day of Pentecost happens, every force that is hindering the church will be blown away by the wind, and ways will appear where there were none before.

Some years ago, I was invited to preach in an orthodox church, and I preached about the three basic steps of Christianity: salvation, sanctification, and baptism in the Holy Spirit.

When I finished speaking about the Holy Spirit, I was expecting some opposition, but an Archdeacon came to me and said, “Sir, thank you for explaining to us that the Holy Spirit is like wind. If the wind wants to blow past somewhere and someone is blocking the way, what will happen?” I said, “The little I know is that the person will be uprooted.”

Whatever has been standing against your progress and God’s plans for your life will be uprooted once the Holy Ghost comes. I pray that any power of darkness that might be keeping you from fulfilling God’s will and enjoying His blessings will be uprooted by the wind of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

Another thing that happens when the wind blows is that there is divine provision. When God was going to give His people meat, He sent forth a wind that brought quails from the sea, and they fell in abundance around the camp such that the people gathered them until the next day (Numbers 11:31-32). There is always more than enough where the wind of the Spirit blows.

Lastly, Job said that the Spirit of God made him, and the breath of the Almighty gave him life (Job 33:4). God’s wind gives life, and where there is life, death cannot stay. When God breathed into man in Genesis 2:7, man became a living soul; he was transformed from mere dust into a walking, talking being.

You will experience transformation when the wind of God’s Spirit blows as it did over the formlessness of the earth and transformed it into a beautiful place (Genesis 1:1-3).

I decree that you will receive a fresh visitation of the wind of God this season, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please let the wind of your Spirit blow in my life and ministry, in Jesus’ name.

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2 Samuel 14-16

HYMN 15: Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour

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1. The Wind of Pentecost: A Symbol of Divine Intervention

The Open Heaven devotional for today begins by drawing parallels between:

• The “mighty rushing wind” at Pentecost (Acts 2:2) and
• The wind that parted the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21).

Key Insight:

• The Holy Spirit’s wind removes obstacles (like Pharaoh’s army) and creates paths where none existed.

Prophetic Promise:

• “Every force hindering your destiny will be uprooted by this wind!”

Application:
✔ Pray for the Spirit’s wind to blow over your “Red Sea” (impossible situations).

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2. The Wind’s Threefold Work

The devotional for today outlines how the Spirit’s wind operates:

a) As an Uprooting Force

• Illustration: The Archdeacon’s question: “What happens when wind meets resistance?” → “It uproots!”
• Biblical Example:
  • Jesus rebuked winds (Mark 4:39) → Demonstrated authority over chaos.
• Personal Application:
  • “Any demonic barrier opposing your progress will be dismantled!”

b) As a Provider

• Biblical Example:
  • The quail wind (Numbers 11:31) → Supernatural supply.
• Modern Application:
  • Financial breakthroughs, divine connections, and open doors follow the Spirit’s movement.

c) As a Life-Giver

• Biblical Foundation:
  • Creation (Genesis 1:2) → The Spirit hovered to bring order.
  • Resurrection (Ezekiel 37:9-10) → The breath of God revived dry bones.
• Personal Promise:
  • “Dead dreams, health, or relationships will revive by the Spirit’s breath!”

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3. The Wind’s Transformative Power

Today’s devotional emphasizes:

• The same wind that shaped creation can reshape your life (Genesis 1:3).
• Testimony: The orthodox church’s openness to the Holy Spirit despite tradition.

Key Lesson:

• Religious barriers collapse when the wind blows (e.g., denominational divides).

Action Step:
✔ Invite the Spirit to transform one “formless” area of your life (career, family, health).

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4. How to Host the Wind of the Spirit

The devotional implies conditions for the wind to blow:

1. Expectancy:
   • The disciples waited in unity (Acts 1:14).
2. Yieldedness:
   • Like sails catching wind, surrender to the Spirit’s direction.
3. Praise:
   • The Pentecost wind came amid worship (Acts 2:11).

Warning:

• Resisting the Spirit quenches His work (1 Thessalonians 5:19).

Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, blow through my life. Uproot every hindrance, provide miraculously, and revive what’s dead!”

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5. Prophetic Declarations for the Reader

The devotional closes with decrees:

1. “A fresh visitation of God’s wind is upon you!”
2. “Your ‘Red Sea’ is parting now!”
3. “Your ‘dry bones’ are coming alive!”

Stand on These Promises:

• “The wind blows where it wishes… so is everyone born of the Spirit” (John 3:8).
• “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).

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Final Thought: Your Turn to Soar

Just as eagles ride wind currents, believers are called to:

• Rise above storms (Isaiah 40:31).
• Navigate by the Spirit’s direction (Galatians 5:25).

“The same wind that birthed the Church at Pentecost is ready to rebirth your destiny!”

Action Steps:

1. Identify one obstacle the Spirit’s wind must uproot (write it down).
2. Spend 10 minutes daily inviting the Spirit’s wind over that area.
3. Share this message with someone needing breakthrough.

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OPEN HEAVEN 4 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LIKE THE DAY OF PENTECOST IV

MEMORISE
Let the nign praises or God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
Psalm 149:6

READ: Jeremiah 30:18-22
18 Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob’s tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof.
19 And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.
20 Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.
21 And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the Lord.
22 And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 4 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In continuation of my discussion about the significance of the events of the day of Pentecost, I want to point out that those who listened to the disciples after they had been filled with the Holy Ghost said. “We hear them praising the good works of God in our various languages” (Acts 2:1-12). This means that there must be constant thanksgiving and praise to God if we want to experience a mighty move of the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ today

When we meet to pray concerning our needs, God will show up. However, when we meet just to Thank him and acknowledge his greatness, He will manifest in a powerful way, and there will be a revival; miracles will become commonplace in our midst. and there will be many testimonies.

Years ago, I promised to visit one of the RCCG elders and told him I would spend just five minutes with him. Before I arrived, he had beautiful hymns and praise songs playing because he had observed that l am always humming songs of praise to God. I didn’t know when I spent one hour with him because I was enjoying the music. If you are God’s child and He always hears praises around you, He will definitely stay with you. God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3); He comes wherever He is exalted and extolled.

People who complain and murmur cannot host God’s presence. When the Israelites murmured, it displeased God, and at some point, His fire fell among them. Unlike the tongues of fire on the day of rentecost, this fire burnt and consumed them (Numbers 11:1).

When Paul and Silas were imprisoned, instead of complaining, they started praising God God came into the prison and caused a great earthquake such that the foundations were shaken (Acts 16:25-26). When you praise God amidst difficulties, He brings solutions that men cannot deny, giving you blessings that extend to those around you. When the prison was shaken, all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bands were loosed.

Beloved, surrender your life to Jesus Christ if you haven’t done so and choose to live a life of praise. The Holy Spirit will dwell in you and manifest mightily around you. He will liberate you if you are in any form of bondage and bless you so much that the blessings will be evident in your life and in the lives of everyone connected to you.

ACTION POINT:

Praise and thank God for 30 minutes. Don’t ask for anything; just praise and thank Him.

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2 Samuel 12-13

HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN

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1. Pentecost and the Language of Praise

The Open Heaven devotional for today begins by highlighting the first fruit of the Holy Spirit’s outpouring: “We hear them… praising the good works of God” (Acts 2:11). This reveals:

• Praise is the native language of Spirit-filled believers.
• Miracles follow environments saturated with thanksgiving (Psalm 67:5-6).

Key Insight:

• The disciples weren’t preaching at Pentecost. They were praising, and this drew multitudes (Acts 2:6).

Application:
✔ Prioritize praise over petitions in personal and corporate worship.
✔ Use Scripture (e.g., Psalm 103) to fuel your praise.

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2. Praise: The Magnet for God’s Manifest Presence

Today’s devotional contrasts two divine encounters:

1. Prayer Meetings (Needs-Focused):
   • “God will show up.”
2. Praise Gatherings (God-Focused):
   • “He will manifest powerfully… miracles become commonplace.”

Biblical Examples:

• Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25-26): Praise triggered a jailbreak.
• Jehoshaphat’s Army (2 Chronicles 20:21-22): Praise confused the enemy.

Modern Testimony (Daddy Adeboye’s Story):

• The elder’s strategic worship music extended a 5-minute visit to an hour—God “inhabits” praise (Psalm 22:3).

Action Step:
✔ Create a “praise atmosphere” at home/work with worship music.

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3. The Danger of Murmuring

The devotional for today warns:

• Complaints repel God’s presence (Numbers 11:1 – Israel’s fiery judgment).
• Praise invites deliverance (Jeremiah 30:19 – God turns mourning to joy).

Key Contrast:

Murmuring	Praise
Focuses on problems	Focuses on God’s greatness
Invites judgment	Releases breakthrough
Isolates	Unites (like Pentecost)

Prayer:
“Lord, uproot every root of complaining in me. Fill my mouth with high praises!”

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4. Praise as Spiritual Warfare

Psalm 149:6 connects praise and the “two-edged sword” (God’s Word). This signifies:

• Praise is a weapon that:
  • Looses chains (Acts 16:26).
  • Confounds enemies (Psalm 8:2).
• Satan flees from worship (James 4:7).

Practical Warfare Strategy:

1. Identify a “prison” (bondage) in your life.
2. Praise God specifically for His power over it.
3. Declare Scripture (e.g., Psalm 107:14 – “He broke my chains”).

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5. A Call to Lifestyle Praise

The devotional closes with an invitation:

1. For Unbelievers:
   • “Surrender to Christ” → Receive the Spirit’s indwelling (Acts 2:38).
2. For Believers:
   • “Choose praise” → Unlock liberation and overflow (Jeremiah 30:19).

Prophetic Promise:

• Your praise will bless others (like the prisoners freed in Acts 16).

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Final Thought: Your Praise Triggers Their Breakthrough

At Pentecost, praise preceded harvest (Acts 2:41). Likewise:

• Your worship could soften hearts for salvation.
• Your thanksgiving could release someone else’s miracle.

“Don’t just pray about your prison – praise your way out of it, and watch the walls crumble!”

Action Steps:

1. Start each day with 10 minutes of pure praise (no requests).
2. Share a testimony of praise-induced breakthrough this week.
3. Study the prayers of Paul (mostly thanksgiving – Philippians 1:3).

“A praising life is a powerful life – because it’s a God-inhabited life!”

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LIKE THE DAY OF PENTECOST III

MEMORISE
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Ephesians 5:21

READ: Ephesians 5:21
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 APRIL 2024 TODAY MESSAGE

Over the past two days, I have been discussing the significance of the events that happened on the day of Pentecost.

On that day, everyone in that upper room received a touch from God. Their hearts were tuned to God, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.

If we truly want a revival in our generation, we cannot watch weak believers remain in their weak states. We must sharpen each other (Proverbs 27:17) such that the ‘weakest’ among us will be working miracles. If we’re really united, we won’t look away when we see a brother dozing when he should be praying; we will hold his hand to encourage him to pray.

We will not see a sister dressing indecently and showing signs of backsliding without trying to encourage her faith. If someone’s fire seems to be dying, pray for the fellow rather than use him or her as a bad example to others to make yourself look righteous.

Everyone in the upper room on that particular day received a touch from God because they submitted to Him and to one another – nobody felt superior.

In the 70s, I knew a young man called Bro Sam. He wasn’t a member of RCCG, but he was very popular because he was heavily anointed by God. He couldn’t speak English, but he was so anointed and was well sought after. On one occasion, he was invited to preach at a college. When he got up to say that he didn’t speak English and would need an interpreter, Queen’s English began to flow from his lips. He didn’t know what he was saying, out the message kept flowing.

After about one hour, people began to rush forward, weeping and crying for salvation. As soon as he left the college, he couldn’t speak English again. There were testimonies of at least three dead people that God resurrected through him. Whenever he prayed for the sick, he would describe how their sicknesses were moving out of their bodies until they were completely healed.

However, pride entered his heart after a while. and whenever he was called to go for Bible study, he would say “Who is preaching? How many dead people has he raised?” Sadly, he ended up in an asylum.

Beloved, if we want God’s power to rest among us, we must shun pride and submit to one another in the fear of God (Ephesians 5:21). We must also look out for the feeble among us and lift them up.

ACTION POINT:

Shun pride and lift your fellow believers up.

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2 Samuel 8-11

HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

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1. The Heart of Pentecost: Unity and Mutual Edification

Open Heaven devotional for today draws a direct line between Pentecostal power and interdependence in the Body of Christ. On the day of Pentecost:

• All in the upper room were filled (Acts 2:1-4). No one was left out.
• No hierarchy existed. They submitted to God and each other (Ephesians 5:21).

Key Insight:

• Revival thrives where believers sharpen one another (Proverbs 27:17), not compete.
• Weak believers are not to be scorned but strengthened (1 Thessalonians 5:14).

Application:
✔ Identify a “weaker” brother/sister—commit to praying for/with them this week.
✔ Reject spiritual pride (e.g., “I’m more anointed than others”).

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2. The Tragedy of Pride: Bro Sam’s Cautionary Tale

The story of “Bro Sam” illustrates:

1. God’s Power in Humility:
   • He spoke fluent English supernaturally despite no education.
   • Raised the dead, healed the sick – signs followed his submission.
2. The Fall Through Pride:
   • Self-exaltation (“How many dead has he raised?”) → Insanity.
   • Principle: “God resists the proud” (James 4:6).

Modern Parallels:

• Leaders who belittle others’ ministries.
• Believers who flaunt spiritual gifts as status symbols.

Warning:

• Gifts ≠ maturity. Without love, even miracles are empty (1 Corinthians 13:1-2).

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3. Practical Ways to “Submit to One Another”

Today’s devotional outlines actions that foster Pentecostal unity:

Situation	Submission in Action	Scripture
A brother is spiritually drowsy	Wake him to pray	Hebrews 10:24-25
A sister dresses immodestly	Correct with love	Galatians 6:1
A leader errs	Restore gently	2 Timothy 2:24-26

Corporate Responsibility:

• Churches must prioritize discipleship over spectacle.
• Small groups should be safe spaces for growth, not judgment.

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4. The Fire-Keepers: Reviving the “Feeble”

The devotional warns against neglecting struggling believers:

• “If someone’s fire is dying…” Pray for them, don’t gossip.
• Example: Aaron and Hur held Moses’ hands up in battle (Exodus 17:12).

Prayer Strategy:
“Lord, make me a ‘fire-keeper’—someone who reignites passion for You in others!”

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5. A Prophetic Call to the Modern Church

The devotional for today sounds an alarm:

• Division and pride are extinguishing the Spirit’s fire.
• Solution: Return to the upper room values of humility and mutual care.

Declaration:
“I choose to submit to God and my spiritual family. I will lift others, not lord over them!”

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Final Thought: Your Hands Hold Another’s Flame

Pentecost wasn’t about solo superstars but a united company (Acts 2:1). Likewise:

• Your encouragement could save a wavering soul.
• Your humility could preserve your anointing.

“The same Spirit who empowered Bro Sam to raise the dead waits to move through YOU—but only if your heart stays low.”

Action Steps:

1. Repent of any pride or neglect toward weaker believers.
2. Reach out to one person needing spiritual support today.
3. Study 1 Corinthians 12:22-25 on God’s care for “weaker” members.

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LIKE THE DAY OF PENTECOST II

MEMORISE
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Romans 12:5

READ: 1 Corinthians 12:18-27
18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
19 And if they were all one member, where were the body?
20 But now are they many members, yet but one body.
21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:

23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked.
25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

I started discussing yesterday about thei impact of the day of Pentecost and how Christians must be focused and separated from the world for us to experience such a revival again.

Another thing I must point out is that on the day of Pentecost, the disciples were in one accord. If we want to see the power of the Holy Spirit in action, there must be love and unity in the Body of Christ, irrespective or denominations.

Psalm 133:1-3 says that God commands a blessing when people are united. It didn’t say that God gives a blessing: it says that He commands a blessing. In other words, He says, “Blessing, you must manifest.” When there is genuine love and unity among the members of a church or fellowship, there is absolutely no doubt that every member of that fellowship will be blessed.

God’s power will not manifest in a divided church or family. Unity attracts God’s presence, just as sugar attracts ants. Likewise, if a church is full of strife, jealousy, and all sorts of carnal works. God’s power will be far from that church. Paul had to rebuke the Corinthian church for having factions.

While some said that they were for Paul, some claimed that they were for Apollos (1 Corinthians 3:4). Paul called them carnal for their disunity. The Body of Christ is one, and if we want to experience God’s power and presence like on the day of Pentecost, we must lay aside our petty differences and focus on the One whose name we bear – Jesus Christ.

We cannot attack one another and expect God to dwell among us.

But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
Galatians 5:15

In the Scripture above, we see that when we live in disunity, we will consume one another. Many believers have injured other members of the Body of Christ with their words and actions. We must stop this and live in love and unity so that God’s presence and power can truly be manifested among us.

Loving one another and being united is a sure way of showing the world that we are truly Jesus’ disciples (John 13:35). We should not let unbelievers reject the gospel because they do not see love among us as Christians.

The body of Christ must unite. Gossiping, backbiting, and unhealthy competition among denominations must stop if we want to experience a true revival by the Holy Spirit.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please help me to love others as myself and let there be unity among Christians.

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2 Samuel 4-7

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1. The Pentecostal Blueprint: Unity Precedes Power

Open Heaven devotional emphasizes that the Holy Spirit’s outpouring at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) occurred when the disciples were “in one accord” (Acts 2:1). This unity:

• Was not uniformity (they retained individuality) but shared purpose.
• Triggered divine action: Psalm 133:3 notes God commands blessing where brethren dwell together in unity.

Key Insight:

• Unity is non-negotiable for revival. A divided church cannot host God’s fullness.

Application:
✔ Pray for unity in your local church and across denominations (John 17:21).
✔ Reject factional spirits (e.g., “I follow Paul/Apollos” – 1 Corinthians 3:4).

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2. The Cost of Disunity: Strife Quenches the Spirit

The Corinthian church’s infighting (1 Corinthians 1:10-13) made them carnal (1 Corinthians 3:3). The devotional warns:

• Gossip, jealousy, and competition drain spiritual power.
• “Biting and devouring” (Galatians 5:15) destroys the Body from within.

Modern Manifestations:

• Denominational rivalry over doctrines or growth metrics.
• Personal conflicts masked as “spiritual discernment.”

Action Step:
✔ Repent of any participation in disunity (e.g., criticism, exclusivity).

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3. Unity as Evangelism: Love That Draws the World

Jesus declared: “By this all will know you are My disciples—if you love one another” (John 13:35). The devotional stresses:

• Unbelievers judge Christ by our unity (or lack thereof).
• A fractured Church repels; a united Church attracts.

Example:

• The early Church’s love (Acts 2:44-47) led to “the Lord adding daily” (v. 47).

Prayer:
“Lord, make my love for fellow believers so visible that it compels others to seek You.”

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4. Practical Steps to Foster Unity

Barrier to Unity	Solution	Scripture
Pride	Humility and mutual honor	Philippians 2:3
Unforgiveness	Reconciliation	Matthew 5:23-24
Doctrinal disputes	Focus on essentials (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)	Romans 14:1

Corporate Action:

• Joint prayer initiatives across churches.
• Serving together in community projects.

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5. A Prophetic Call to Oneness

Today’s devotional concludes with an urgent plea:

• “Gossiping and backbiting must stop”—they are revival blockers.
• Unity is not optional for Pentecostal power.

Declaration:
“I choose love over division. I am a peacemaker in Christ’s Body!”

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Final Thought: Your Role in the Coming Revival

The next global awakening will not be birthed in isolation but through:

• Interdependent relationships (1 Corinthians 12:21).
• Sacrificial love (1 John 3:16).

“Sugar attracts ants; unity attracts God. What are you attracting?”

Action Steps:

1. Initiate reconciliation with a fellow believer you’ve distanced from.
2. Participate in (or organize) an ecumenical prayer gathering.
3. Study Jesus’ prayer for unity (John 17) and meditate on its implications.

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The Open Heaven 1 April 2025 devotional for today is LIKE THE DAY OF PENTECOST 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 1 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: LIKE THE DAY OF PENTECOST I

MEMORISE
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8

READ: Acts 1:12-14
12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.
13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

The first time the Holy Ghost came to dwell in man was on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:1-12. Jesus had told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the Holy Ghost (Luke 24:49). The day of Pentecost and the events that followed defined Christianity forever. If only there could be a repeat of that day in churches all over the world; oh, what a revival that will be.

There was a similar experience in Azusa, USA, in 1906, and up until today, people are still talking about that revival. For the next few days, I will be examining what happened on the day of Pentecost and the implications of the events of that day.

One major thing you must note is that the disciples were in an upper room – they were separated from the rest of the world. While everyone around them was enjoying the Passover feast. they were in a different realm, praying, fasting, and yearning to go deeper in the Lord. It we are to experience a repeat of that day, Christians must learn to live separately from the world (2 Corinthians 6:14).

You cannot be engrossed in the pursuit of material things like the rest of the world and expect the Holy Spirit to descend on you and manifest through you as He did on the day of Pentecost. You cannot expect to carry the power of the Holy Ghost when your eyes are focused on worldly things. What you behold is what you will eventually become (2 Corinthians 3:18). You cannot love the world and claim to also love God (1 John 2:15). You cannot keep listening to worldly music and expect to be filled with the Holy Spirit. What you listen to greatly impacts your life, and faith comes by hearing God’s word (Romans 10:17).

In the upper room, the disciples were not distracted by mundane things. Their eyes, representing their focus, were single, causing them to be filled with light (Matthew 6:22). Their desire was to wait for the promise of the Father, and they did this wholeheartedly. To receive and manifest the Holy Spirit’s power, you must seek God wholeheartedly.

Only those who seek God with all their hearts and souls find Him (Deuteronomy 4:29). Only those who separate themselves from sin and distractions will receive the Holy Spirit’s power, like on the day of Pentecost. Beloved, God wants you to be separate because you are His (2 Corinthians 6:17) and not of this world (John 15:19).

ACTION POINT:

Let go of distractions and everything that can keep you from being filled with the Holy Spirit.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 APRIL 2025 TODAY COMMENTARY

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1. The Pentecost Paradigm: A Model for Revival

Open Heaven devotional for today begins by highlighting the first indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). This event:

• Defined New Testament Christianity transitioning from law to grace, fear to power.
• Birthed the Church’s missionary zeal (Acts 1:8 → Acts 2:41 – 3,000 saved in one day).

Key Insight:

• Pentecost wasn’t a one-time event but a pattern for spiritual empowerment.
• Azusa Street Revival (1906) mirrored Pentecost, proving God repeats His moves when conditions are met.

Application:
✔ Pray for a fresh Pentecost in your life/church.
✔ Study revival histories (e.g., Wales 1904, Hebrides 1949) to discern God’s patterns.

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2. The Upper Room Principle: Separation for Impartation

The disciples’ preparation teaches:

1. Physical Separation:
   • They stayed in the upper room, distanced from Passover festivities (Acts 1:13-14).
   • Principle: “Come out from among them and be separate” (2 Corinthians 6:17).
2. Spiritual Focus:
   • Prayer and fasting replaced worldly distractions (v. 14).
   • Unity (“with one accord”) preceded the outpouring (Acts 2:1).

Modern Parallels:

• Social media/news addiction vs. pursuit of God’s presence.
• Materialism vs. kingdom priorities (Matthew 6:33).

Warning:

• “You cannot love the world and God” (1 John 2:15). Compromise dilutes power.

Action Step:
✔ Fast from distractions (e.g., entertainment) for 3 days to seek God.

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3. The Cost of Spiritual Power

The devotional outlines non-negotiable conditions for Pentecostal power:

Requirement	Biblical Support	Modern Application
Holiness	2 Corinthians 6:14-18	Reject sinful habits/associations
Focused Desire	Matthew 6:22	Prioritize God’s presence over pleasures
Word-Centeredness	Romans 10:17	Replace worldly music/media with Scripture
Unity	Acts 2:1	Resolve conflicts in the church/family

Key Quote:
“What you behold is what you become” (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Prayer:
“Lord, purify my gaze. Fix my eyes on You alone!”

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4. The Reward of Wholehearted Seeking

God promises:

• “You will seek Me and find Me when you search with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).
• Pentecost was birthed from 10 days of relentless seeking (Acts 1:14 → 2:1-4).

Personal Testimony (Adeboye’s Implication):

• Revival comes when believers emulate the upper room:
  • Sacrificial prayer (Colossians 4:2).
  • Radical obedience (John 14:15).

Encouragement:

• Your “upper room” (prayer closet, small group) can become a power hub.

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5. A Prophetic Call to the Modern Church

Today’s devotional sounds an urgent alarm:

• Worldliness in the church has quenched the Spirit’s power (1 Thessalonians 5:19).
• Solution: Return to Pentecostal purity and passion.

3 Steps to Personal Pentecost:

1. Repent of compromise (Revelation 2:5).
2. Separate from sinful/distracting influences.
3. Tarry in prayer until empowered (Luke 24:49).

Declaration:
“I choose separation over assimilation. Fill me afresh, Holy Spirit!”

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Final Thought: You Are a Candidate for Power!

The same Spirit who fell at Pentecost lives in you (1 Corinthians 3:16). Your obedience triggers His manifestation.

Prayer of Consecration:
“Father, I surrender every distraction. Prepare me as You did the upper room disciples. Baptize me in fresh power for global witness, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

“Your ‘upper room’ season of separation will birth your ‘Pentecost’ of power!”

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