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The Open Heaven 7 September 2025 devotional for today is FROM ‘HOPELESS’ TO ‘TESTIMONY’.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FROM ‘HOPELESS’ TO ‘TESTIMONY’

MEMORISE:

For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:37

READ: Ezekiel 37:1-10:

1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,
2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry.
3 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.
4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.
5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:

6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.
7 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.
8 And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them.
9 Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Several years ago, we held a Holy Ghost Service at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. During the service, the Lord said that there was somebody in the congregation who had only one kidney because the other one had been removed through surgery. The Lord further said that the remaining kidney was not in good condition, so He would give the person two brand-new kidneys. If I had not recognized the voice of God, I wouldn’t have dared to tell the congregation what I heard. A man in the congregation knew that the Lord was talking about him because one of his kidneys had been surgically removed, and the other one was not functioning properly. 

On Saturday morning, as soon as the programme was over, he went straight to the hospital where the surgery to remove his kidney was done and asked the surgeon to examine him. The surgeon said, “I remember your case; the day we were removing your kidney, everything went wrong.

The surgery that was supposed to take less than an hour lasted eight hours.” When the surgeons examined him, they found two brand-new kidneys. 

When God, who is the God of hope (Romans 15:13), steps into a case, that case changes its status from ‘hopeless’ to ‘testimony’.

God gives victory over hopelessness. For example, in Genesis 18:9-14, when He told Abraham that Sarah would have a son in nine months, Sarah laughed because she thought the situation was hopeless. However, the Almighty God, who could have said, “Because you laughed, I cancel what I have said,” did not change his mind. Instead, He said, “You can laugh as much as you like, but Isaac will be born.”

Beloved, if you have considered your situation as hopeless before now, I have good news for you today. In the name that is above every other name, your Isaac will be born.

There is no hopeless case with God. Jeremiah 32:27 says, “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”

In Ezekiel 37:1-10 the Bible tells us that the Almighty God caused dry bones to live again. They were not just dead bodies; they were very dry bones. Yet, the Lord God caused His servant to prophesy, and the dry bones came back to life.

Beloved, the God who made dry bones to live again can take care of your situation. Men may have written you off, but with God, nothing is impossible (Luke 1:37).

KEY POINT

God specialises in turning impossible and hopeless situations around.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 41-43

HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIANS NOW IS NEAR

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Luke 1:37 (KJV)
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
This verse is the absolute, non-negotiable foundation of the Christian’s hope. It was spoken by the angel Gabriel to Mary to explain the virgin birth, an event that defies all natural laws. It establishes that God’s ability is not limited by human logic, scientific probability, or historical precedent. What is impossible in the realm of man is merely an opportunity for demonstration in the realm of God.

BIBLE READING: Ezekiel 37:1-10 (KJV)
This passage is the ultimate biblical metaphor for hopelessness. The prophet Ezekiel is set down in a valley full of bones that were not just dead, but “very dry.” This signifies a state beyond natural recovery—total, irreversible desolation by human standards. God’s command to “prophesy upon these bones” was a divine test of faith, asking Ezekiel to speak life into a situation that screamed of death. The resulting miracle—the bones coming together, being covered with sinews and flesh, and receiving breath—proves that God specializes in resurrecting things that men have given up on.

The God of the “Hopeless” Case

Daddy Adeboye opens with a powerful modern-day testimony that mirrors the Ezekiel account. The man with one failing kidney was in a medically hopeless situation. The devotional interprets this story to show that:

• God’s Knowledge is Specific: God didn’t just see a sick man; He knew the exact surgical history and the current failing state of the remaining organ. This reveals that no detail of our hopeless situation is hidden from Him.
• God’s Power is Creative: He didn’t just heal the existing kidney; He created two brand new ones ex nihilo (out of nothing), just as He did in creation. This shows that His solutions are not limited to repairing the old; He can start entirely anew.
• God’s Purpose is Testimony: The man’s immediate trip to the doctor was to get verification, turning a medical file into a testimony. This is God’s pattern: He allows situations to become hopeless so that His intervention will be undeniable and bring Him maximum glory.

From Laughter to Legacy: The Isaac Principle

The devotional uses the story of Sarah (Genesis 18:9-14) to address a common human response to hopelessness: cynical disbelief. Sarah’s laugh represented a heart that had accepted its barrenness as a permanent reality. The profound interpretation here is that God’s promise is not nullified by our disbelief. His faithfulness is based on His character, not our confidence. The statement, “You can laugh as much as you like, but Isaac will be born,” is a powerful declaration that human emotion does not veto divine decree. The “Isaac” symbolizes any God-given promise that seems delayed or impossible—a child, a healing, a breakthrough, a restoration.

The Anatomy of a Turnaround

The message provides a biblical blueprint for how God reverses hopelessness:

1. Divine Revelation (Ezekiel 37:1-3): God first reveals the situation in its full hopelessness and asks, “Can these bones live?” This question is meant to shift our focus from the problem to His Person.
2. Prophetic Obedience (Ezekiel 37:4, 7, 9-10): God’s instruction is to “prophesy”—to speak His word over the dead situation. This represents praying the promises of God, declaring His will, and standing on His word even when there is no visible evidence.
3. Supernatural Intervention (Ezekiel 37:10): The breath (Hebrew ruach—wind, spirit, breath) comes from the four winds. This signifies a holistic, complete work of the Holy Spirit that brings life, order, and strength where there was only death and chaos.

The Invitation to Believe

The core application is a call to transfer our trust from the prognosis of man to the promise of God. The devotional makes it clear that “hopeless” is not a divine classification; it is a human conclusion. The God who created the universe from nothing, gave a child to a post-menopausal woman, and resurrected a valley of dry bones, remains the same today. To write off any situation as hopeless is to impose human limitation on an unlimited God.

Pray this:
“Almighty God, I come before You today, acknowledging that my situation is impossible for man but possible for You. I renounce every spirit of doubt, fear, and hopelessness that has taken root in my heart. Right now, I speak Your word over my dry bones: ‘LIVE!’ I prophesy to my ‘Isaac’ to be born. I declare that You are the God of all flesh, and nothing is too hard for You. I stand on Luke 1:37 and believe for a creative miracle in my life. Let my story become a testimony of Your power for all to see. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify Your “Dry Bones”: Name the specific situation in your life that feels hopeless and dead.
2. Find God’s Promise: Search the Scriptures for a promise that contradicts your hopeless reality (e.g., Jeremiah 32:27 for impossibility, Philippians 4:19 for need, Psalm 103:3 for healing).
3. Prophesy Daily: Speak that Scripture over your situation daily, out loud, as an act of faith and obedience, just as Ezekiel did.
4. Prepare for Testimony: Act in faith as if God has already answered. Like the man with new kidneys, get ready to verify and testify of God’s goodness.

Remember: Your hopeless situation is simply the stage upon which God intends to display His greatest miracle. Men write off what they cannot fix, but God is glorified in what only He can do. Do not bury your Isaac; prophesy to it. Do not abandon your valley of dry bones; command life into them. With God, nothing is ever impossible.

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The Open Heaven 6 September 2025 devotional for today is ASK FOR LIGHT.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ASK FOR LIGHT

MEMORISE:

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 1:5

READ: Mark 10:46-52:

46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY PRAYER

When God created the world in Genesis 1:1-31, the first thing He made was light. This is because when light is present, it becomes easy to put every other thing in place.

In today’s Bible reading, a blind beggar called Bartimaeus was crying desperately for the attention of Jesus Christ. He was living in the bondage of poverty and was likely a lonely man who had nobody to help him. His case seemed to be a hopeless one simply because he could not see. When Jesus asked him what he wanted, he asked for the ability to see. He could have asked for money and clothes, but all he asked for was the ability to see light.

Your ability to see, including physically and spiritually, is far more beneficial than money and clothes.

When God’s light comes, every form of darkness and sorrow disappears. The question now is, how can you let the light of God into your life? Jesus said in John 8:12 that He is the Light of the world. If you let Jesus into your life, His light will shine in you and chase out every form of darkness. He will shine so much in you that you will begin to shine on others.

This is why He said in Matthew 5:14 that you are the light of the world. Through you, darkness will leave your family, and everyone who comes in contact with you will benefit from the light you carry. Before I became born again, there were curses and sorrows in the Adeboye family. However, after the Light – Jesus Christ – came into my life, every generational curse was broken. Poverty and sorrows were also banished forever.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

Beloved, no matter how potent the generational curses or forces of darkness that might be holding you back are, once you surrender your life to Jesus Christ, all things will become new and His light will drive darkness away from you. If you are, however, not yet born again, please say the following prayer:

Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I have been living in darkness. Now, I am ready for Your light. Please, come into my life and make me a new creature in You. I denounce every sin l used to commit (mention all), and I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You, Jesus.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please let Your light shine over everything that concerns me, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 39-40

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: John 1:5 (KJV)
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
This profound verse declares the absolute supremacy of Christ, the Light, over all forms of darkness—be it sin, sickness, poverty, or spiritual blindness. The darkness cannot “comprehend” or “overcome” this Light. This means the forces of evil cannot understand it, extinguish it, or successfully resist its penetrating power. Where the Light is invited and given place, darkness must flee.

BIBLE READING: Mark 10:46-52 (KJV)
This passage is the powerful account of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar. His physical condition of blindness directly resulted in his life of poverty, desperation, and social isolation. His story is a physical representation of a spiritual reality. His persistent cry, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me,” demonstrates a spark of spiritual insight—he recognized Jesus as the Messiah. When Jesus asked what he wanted, his request for sight was a request for the fundamental tool needed to change his entire existence.

The Primacy of Light

Daddy Adeboye begins by grounding his message in the Genesis creation account. God’s first creative command was, “Let there be light.” The interpretation is that light is the foundational necessity for order, life, and purpose. Without it, chaos (“without form, and void”) reigns. This establishes a principle: before God can bring order to the chaos of our lives, His light must first be introduced. Our problems persist because we are trying to arrange our lives in the dark.

Bartimaeus: A Case Study in Prioritizing Light

The devotional uses Bartimaeus to teach a critical lesson in spiritual priority. Bartimaeus could have asked for the symptoms of his problem: money, food, or clothes. Instead, he asked for the solution to the root cause: his blindness. He understood that the ability to see was more valuable than any temporary relief. His faith was not just in Jesus’ ability to give him things, but in His power to transform his capacity. This teaches us to ask God for the light of revelation, wisdom, and spiritual sight rather than just asking Him to fix our immediate circumstances. With light, we can see the solutions ourselves.

The Light is a Person

The commentary powerfully identifies the source of this light: Jesus Christ Himself (John 8:12). Letting light into your life is not an abstract concept; it is the personal acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. He is the agent of creation who commanded the first light, and He is the agent of redemption who commands light into our dark situations. When He enters a life, He brings His inherent, darkness-dispelling nature with Him.

The Transformative Result of Light

The devotional provides two transformative outcomes of receiving this Light:

1. Internal Transformation (2 Corinthians 5:17): Daddy Adeboye uses his personal testimony as proof. The “generational curses” of poverty and sorrow in his family were not broken by his own efforts but by the entrance of the Light. The Light exposes and incinerates the works of darkness. Old things—sinful patterns, curses, failures—lose their power and pass away because they cannot exist in the presence of this holy Light.
2. External Influence (Matthew 5:14): The Light does not stop with personal transformation. A person who carries Christ becomes a light-bearer (“the light of the world”). This light then shines into their family, workplace, and community, bringing liberation to others. The darkness in your family will leave not because you fight it directly, but because the Light within you shines on it irresistibly.

A Call to the Light

The message culminates in a direct evangelistic appeal, consistent with the ministry’s core mission. It makes clear that the solution to any form of bondage is not a ritual, a prayer formula, or positive thinking, but a person: Jesus Christ. The prayer of salvation provided is the simple, essential step to “let there be light” in a life shrouded in spiritual darkness.

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I come to You just as I am. I acknowledge that I have been living in spiritual darkness. I believe You are the Light of the world, and I need You in my life. Please, forgive my sins and come into my heart. Be the Lord of my life. Shine Your light into every area of my being—my past, my present, and my future. Drive out every form of darkness, bondage, and curse. Make me a new creation today, and use me as a light to shine for others. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify the Darkness: Honestly assess your life. What areas are characterized by chaos, confusion, or repeated failure? These are areas that need the light of Christ.
2. Ask for Sight, Not Stuff: In your prayers, follow Bartimaeus’s example. Prioritize asking God for wisdom, revelation, and spiritual insight (Ephesians 1:17-18) over asking for material things.
3. Walk in the Light: If you prayed the salvation prayer, this is your new reality. Study 1 John 1:7. Commit to a life of openness and fellowship with God, confessing your sins to stay in the light.
4. Shine Your Light: Intentionally look for ways to let the light of Christ within you bring hope, help, and encouragement to someone else this week.

Remember: The entrance of God’s light is the end of your darkness. No matter how long the darkness has prevailed or how deep it seems, one moment in the presence of the Light of the World can rewrite your destiny. You are not just fighting darkness; you are carrying the Light that darkness cannot overcome.

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The Open Heaven 5 September 2025 devotional for today is PRAYERS FOR LEADERS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 5 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR LEADERS

MEMORISE:

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2

READ: 1 Timothy 2:1-2:

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 5 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY PRAYERS

1. Thank you, Lord, for all the leaders you have given us in our nation, state, church, workplace, and across all other spheres of life. Thank You for keeping and preserving them.

2. Father, please give our leaders divine wisdom and guidance to make the best decisions that align with Your will at all times.

3. Father, please give our leaders the heart to serve. Let them lead with humility and compassion.

4. Father, please help our leaders lead with integrity and good character. Help them to shun corrupt practices, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, please give our leaders the mental strength to navigate the challenges and pressures that come with leadership, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, please take care of the families and personal needs of our leaders. Don’t let the devil distract them from providing good leadership because of personal problems, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, please protect our leaders from evil forces. Don’t let the devil’s plans come to pass concerning them, in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, You are the only true source of help; please send help speedily to our leaders so they can fulfil Your purpose for their lives.

9. Father, please surround our leaders with good advisers and resourceful people. Let selfish and manipulative people remain far away from them, in Jesus’ name.

10. Father, I pray for wisdom for our leaders. Help them create policies that align with Your will, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, please let Your Spirit of excellence rest upon our leaders. Help them to find creative ways to solve our common challenges and make things better for everyone.

12. Your personal prayer points for your leaders.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 36-38

HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

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The Open Heaven 4 September 2025 devotional for today is BLESSED ARE THE HUNGRY.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 4 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BLESSED ARE THE HUNGRY

MEMORISE:

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
Luke 6:21

READ: Acts 8:27-39:

27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.
30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 4 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; Psalm 63:1

The Scripture above was written by David in the wilderness of Judah. A wilderness is often characterised by a lack of food and water, and even though David might have been hungry and thirsty, he expressed a much greater desire for something more than food and water – God’s presence. No wonder God called David a man after His own heart (Acts 13:22).

In today’s Bible reading, we read about the Ethiopian eunuch who had travelled many miles to Jerusalem to worship God. However, he had many questions as he was returning to his home country. As he travelled on the dusty roads of Gaza, an angel spoke to Phillip and told him to position himself on the road the eunuch was travelling on. 

As Phillip stood by the road, the Holy Spirit gave him an additional instruction to move closer to the man’s chariot. God was so interested in the eunuch that He moved everything – an angel, a man, and His Spirit – to give him the answers he desired (Acts 8:26-40). This is what happens when God sees genuine hunger for Him in the life of a fellow. He will never let the hungry go away without being filled, and He will always fill them with good things (Luke 1:53).

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:6

God feeds you in proportion to your hunger for Him. Psalm 42:7 says, “…deep calleth unto deep…” 

When you really want to go deep in God, your hunger will attract the resources you need to go deep. A hungry and thirsty fellow is one who is desperate for food and water. In the same vein, God expects us to hunger and thirst for His power and glory. He expects us to desperately pursue Him and seek intimacy with Him. 

Jesus gave a parable in Matthew 13:44-46 that the Kingdom of God is like a man who found treasure in a field and sold all that he had so he could buy that field and own the treasure. Just like that man in the parable, God wants you to be hungry for Him so you can be filled and reflect more of His glory on the earth.

REFLECTION

Are you truly hungry for God?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 33-35

HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 4 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Luke 6:21 (KJV)
“Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.”
This beatitude, spoken by Jesus, is a divine promise of reversal. It assures that a present state of spiritual longing and need will not last forever. God personally guarantees to satisfy those who earnestly seek Him. The “filling” is not just a temporary relief but a complete saturation of the soul’s deepest desires by God Himself.

BIBLE READING: Acts 8:27-39 (KJV)
This passage details the divine orchestration that occurs in response to a seeking heart. The Ethiopian eunuch, a high-ranking official, had traveled a great distance to worship in Jerusalem, demonstrating significant personal cost and hunger for God. Though he left with unanswered questions, his open Scripture scroll on Isaiah 53 revealed a heart actively searching for truth. God responded to this hunger by mobilizing heaven’s resources—sending an angel, directing Philip, and guiding the Holy Spirit—to ensure this seeker was found and filled.

The Nature of True Spiritual Hunger

Daddy Adeboye uses David in Psalm 63:1 to define genuine hunger. It is a thirst that surpasses even physical needs. In a barren wilderness where his body craved water, David’s soul craved God more. This is the heart cry God responds to—a desire for the Giver, not just His gifts. This prioritization of God’s presence above all else is what defined David as “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22). The devotional interprets that God is not looking for casual attendees of church services but for desperate seekers who value intimacy with Him above life itself.

Divine Response to Human Hunger

The story of the Ethiopian eunuch is presented as a case study in how heaven reacts to authentic seeking. The interpretation highlights several key points:

• God Initiates: The eunuch was searching, but God made the first move by commanding Philip to go to the desert road. This shows that our hunger itself is often sparked and recognized by God.
• God Orchestrates: The entire encounter was supernaturally coordinated. An angel gave the initial command, the Spirit provided specific timing (“Go near”), and the Scripture provided the content. This demonstrates that when God finds a hungry heart, He will move heaven and earth to ensure they are fed.
• God Satisfies: The result was not just an intellectual answer but a transformational encounter. The eunuch understood the gospel, believed, was baptized, and went on his way rejoicing—completely filled. This aligns with the promise in Luke 1:53 that God ” filleth the hungry with good things.”

The Principle of Proportional Filling

The devotional introduces a crucial spiritual law: “God feeds you in proportion to your hunger for Him.” This is drawn from the “deep calleth unto deep” principle of Psalm 42:7. The interpretation is that the depth of our longing attracts a corresponding depth of God’s revelation and power. A shallow, complacent faith will receive a shallow experience. But a desperate, passionate pursuit of God—a hunger that leads us to “sell all” we have, as in the parable of the hidden treasure (Matthew 13:44)—will be met with the profound riches of His glory and presence.

Hunger as the Pathway to Glory

The ultimate purpose of this hunger is not just for personal satisfaction but for transformation. We are filled so that we may “reflect more of His glory on the earth.” A hungry Christian is a dependent Christian, and a dependent Christian is a powerful Christian. The filling we receive equips us to be effective witnesses and carriers of God’s presence into a dry and thirsty world, just as Philip was sent to the eunuch.

Pray this:
“Lord God, create in me a desperate and unquenchable hunger for Your presence. Forgive me for the times I have been satisfied with spiritual snacks when You offer a feast. Like David, let my soul thirst for You above all else. Holy Spirit, draw me into the deep places of prayer and Your Word. I position myself like the Ethiopian eunuch, Scripture open and heart ready. Come and fill me until I overflow with Your joy and reflect Your glory to everyone around me, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. Evaluate Your Appetite: Honestly assess your spiritual hunger. Do you crave God’s presence more than entertainment, comfort, or recognition?
2. Create a “Wilderness” Time: Intentionally set aside a distraction-free time each day (even 15 minutes) to seek God alone, telling Him you want more of Him.
3. Position Yourself: Like the eunuch, keep your “scroll” open. Have a specific Bible reading plan and ask the Holy Spirit for understanding as you read.
4. Obey Promptings: Be like Philip, ready to move when the Spirit guides, whether to pray, serve, or share, knowing God is orchestrating divine appointments for hungry hearts.

Remember: Spiritual hunger is the only appetite where being filled only increases the desire for more. God is not offended by your desperation; He is attracted to it. Your hunger is the catalyst for a divine encounter that will not only satisfy your soul but also propel you into your destiny as a carrier of His glory.

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The Open Heaven 3 September 2025 devotional for today is BANISH LAZINESS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BANISH LAZINESS

MEMORISE:

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 10:4

READ: Proverbs 6:6-11:

6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 3 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

God rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6); He does not reward the lazy. If you want to be successful, then you must be diligent. I and one of my friends got born again at a time when making positive confessions was becoming popular among Christians. 

At that time, the popular teaching was, ‘All you need to do is to say what you want repeatedly, and it will be yours? This friend of mine was very diligent with making these positive confessions. He would wake up in the morning and say, “I have a brand new car, in the mighty name of Jesus.” Five years later, he was yet to own a car. 

One day, he asked me, “What’s your secret? I’ve been making positive confessions without tangible results.” I replied, “You wake up at 10 am in the morning, and at that time, I would have already put in five hours of work.

Also, instead of working, you start making confessions. I’m sorry, but you will keep walking everywhere you go for a long time to come if you don’t change.”

Some people have become so attached to motivational speaking. They are usually the first to register for conferences; however, when it is time to put in the work, they are often nowhere to be found. No amount of confessions or unapplied knowledge can turn a lazy fellow into a high flyer. A fellow who doesn’t wake up every day to make positive confessions or listen to smooth-talking motivational speakers will still succeed if he or she knows how to work hard.

Although I’m in my 80s, I still go about doing God’s work diligently. When many other people are sleeping, I am walking about at night, praying. I don’t preach shallow sermons; if you listen to my sermons, you will notice that I make reference to many Bible passages.

These things don’t come by just loafing around. Success in life is not automatic; being born a prince or princess does not mean that a fellow will succeed in life. No matter how much wealth a fellow inherits, if he or she is lazy and refuses to put in the work to multiply the wealth, that fellow will eventually squander everything and begin to suffer. Proverbs 18:9 says that a lazy person is a brother to him who is a great waster.

Beloved, laziness will make you waste privileges. It will also make you unprepared to maximise opportunities. Do not give laziness a chance; banish it from every area of your life.

KEY POINT

Laziness will make you unprepared for opportunities and cause you to waste privileges.

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Ezekiel 31-32

HYMN 32: TO THE WORK! TO THE WORK! WE ARE SERVANTS OF GOD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 3 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Proverbs 10:4 (KJV)
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”
This verse establishes a direct, cause-and-effect relationship between action and outcome in both the spiritual and natural realms. A “slack hand” signifies negligence, laziness, and a lack of disciplined effort, which God’s word declares leads to poverty. Conversely, the “diligent hand”—characterized by careful, persistent, and hard work—is promised prosperity. This is not merely a suggestion; it is a divine principle.

BIBLE READING: Proverbs 6:6-11 (KJV)
This passage is a stark warning against slothfulness. The ant is presented as a model of self-motivated, foresighted, and relentless diligence. It works without needing an external overseer, understanding the seasons and preparing for the future. The sluggard, by contrast, is addicted to comfort and procrastination (“a little sleep…”). The consequence is not a gentle decline but a violent and unavoidable assault—poverty arrives like an armed robber, stripping everything of value.

Exposing the Deception of “Name It and Claim It” Theology

Daddy Adeboye tackles a prevalent error in modern Christianity: the separation of confession from action. He uses the personal anecdote of his friend to powerfully illustrate that positive confessions are not a magic incantation to replace hard work. They are meant to align our spirit and speech with God’s word to fuel our actions, not to substitute for them. His friend’s diligence was misapplied solely to speaking, neglecting the fundamental biblical principle that faith without works is dead (James 2:17). This is a crucial correction to a gospel of convenience that promises blessing without obedience and harvest without sowing.

Diligence: The Bridge Between Confession and Possession

The devotional draws a clear distinction between the profession of faith and the practice of faith. True, biblical success is portrayed as the product of two things working together:

1. Spiritual Diligence: This is the “seeking Him” referenced in Hebrews 11:6. Daddy Adeboye exemplifies this through his personal prayer life (walking and praying at night) and his deep study of Scripture (ensuring his sermons are not shallow but richly referenced). This is hard work in the spirit realm—the diligent pursuit of God’s presence and understanding.
2. Physical Diligence: This is the practical, tangible effort required in our daily lives. Waking up early, putting in hours of work, and developing skills are not unspiritual acts; they are the “hand of the diligent” in motion. God’s promise of prosperity is fulfilled as we partner with Him through obedient action.

The Inevitable End of Laziness

The message delivers a sobering truth: laziness is a destructive force that transcends privilege. It can cause someone to waste a divine inheritance, squander a godly legacy, and miss a divine destiny. Proverbs 18:9 is cited to show that a lazy person is not just inactive; they are actively destructive (“a great waster”). This means laziness doesn’t just lead to a lack of gain; it leads to the decay and loss of what one already has—be it talents, opportunities, resources, or spiritual gifts. An opportunity is worthless to someone who is unprepared to seize it and work it.

A Call to Holistic Diligence

The core interpretation is that God rewards holistic diligence—a fervent, active pursuit of Him coupled with a fervent, active pursuit of excellence in our earthly assignments. It is a rejection of a superstitious faith that expects God to override our choices and inactivity. The God who commanded Adam to “dress and keep” the garden (Genesis 2:15) is the same God who expects us to be faithful stewards and diligent workers in all He has entrusted to us.

Pray this:
“Father, uproot every seed of laziness and slothfulness from my heart. Forgive me for every time I have replaced diligent work with empty words or superstitious faith. Holy Spirit, ignite in me a spirit of diligence like the ant—self-motivated, foresighted, and relentless. Teach me to balance powerful confessions of Your word with disciplined action in my spiritual life and my daily work. Let my hands be diligent so that I may walk in the fullness of the prosperity You have ordained for me, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. Conduct a Laziness Audit: Identify one area of your life (prayer, Bible study, career, health, finances) where you have been spiritually or physically slack.
2. Emulate the Ant: Set one specific, actionable goal for that area this week (e.g., wake up 30 minutes earlier to pray, dedicate 2 hours to a skill upgrade, create a budget and stick to it).
3. Pair Confession with Action: Choose a Scripture promise about your goal. Confess it daily, then immediately perform one tangible action that aligns with that promise.
4. Study Diligence: Read Proverbs 10:4, 6:6-11, and 12:24 daily. Ask God to make the principle of diligence real in your heart.

Remember: God’s promises are yes and amen, but they are accessed through faith and patience—and patience is not passive waiting; it is diligent perseverance (Hebrews 6:12). Your destiny is not delivered to your doorstep; it is realized on the path of faithful obedience and hard work. Do not just speak your future into existence; work it into existence under the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit.

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The Open Heaven 2 September 2025 devotional for today is FAITH WITHOUT WORKS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FAITH WITHOUT WORKS

MEMORISE:

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
James 2:17

READ: James 2:20-26:

20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 2 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Years ago, some Christian students in a particular university came to me and said, “We don’t know what is going on. Those of us who are in the fellowship are always the ones failing.” I replied them, “This might be because, at the time you are supposed to be studying, you are in the fellowship.” 

They said, “Is it not written that the Holy Spirit will help us?” I responded, “Thank God for the Holy Spirit, but the Bible says that the Holy Spirit will remind you of the things you have learnt.
However, if you do not learn anything and end up failing, after He chastises you, He will comfort you.”

Beloved, to walk in God’s blessings, faith must go hand-in-hand with works. For example, in Luke 5:1-9, Jesus came to Peter, who had a boat and asked him to lend Him the boat for a while. After preaching from the boat, Jesus told Peter to cast his net into the sea for a catch. If Peter had not cast his net, he would not have seen the glory of God. If he had just said, “I believe you, Jesus. I know You can do all things,” and had refused to obey the simple instruction, he would have returned home empty-handed that night. 

Instead, he said, “At thy word – because You have spoken to me – I will do what You say.” He took a step of faith and did the work of throwing his net into the sea. Then, he caught so many fishes that his net broke. People who add works to their faith experience ‘net-breaking’ miracles. Another example of someone in the Bible who added works to their faith is the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8:43-48. She did not just stop at knowing that Jesus carried the healing anointing, she forced her way through a large crowd just to touch the hem of His garment.

The result was that she was instantly healed of a sickness she had suffered from for 12 years.

If you are not doing anything in line with the faith you claim to have, that faith is dead. You cannot sit in your house and pray for a job when you are not applying for any. Likewise, you cannot be trusting God for a visa to another country when you do not even have an international passport. Bring your faith to life by adding works to it; faith without works is dead.

ACTION POINT

Take steps of faith concerning the things you are trusting God for.

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Ezekiel 28-30

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 2 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: James 2:17 (KJV)
“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”
This verse is the cornerstone of the devotional’s message. It presents a spiritual principle: faith, in its biblical definition, is not a passive state of belief but an active force. True, living faith will always produce corresponding actions. Without these actions, faith is a corpse—it has the appearance of life but lacks the breath and power that makes it real and effective.

BIBLE READING: James 2:20-26 (KJV)
This passage provides the theological foundation, using two powerful examples. Abraham’s faith was proven genuine when he obeyed God’s difficult command to sacrifice Isaac. Rahab’s faith in the God of Israel was demonstrated when she acted by hiding the spies. In both cases, their works did not earn their salvation; rather, their works were the visible evidence and completion (“made perfect”) of the invisible faith they possessed.

The Danger of Spiritual Passivity

Daddy Adeboye begins by addressing a common pitfall in Christian circles: misapplying faith to justify negligence. The students confused faith with a magical formula, believing the Holy Spirit’s help replaced their responsibility to study. The commentary correctly distinguishes the Holy Spirit’s role as a reminder of what has been learned (John 14:26), not a substitute for learning itself. This highlights a critical truth: God’s supernatural intervention is most often activated in the context of our diligent obedience and effort. Expecting God to do for us what He has given us the capacity and responsibility to do ourselves is not faith; it is presumption.

Biblical Case Studies: Faith in Action

The devotional uses two potent New Testament examples to illustrate the dynamic partnership between faith and works:

1. Peter’s Obedience (Luke 5:1-9): Peter, a professional fisherman, had just finished a fruitless night of work. Jesus’ command to cast the net again went against all his experience and logic. His faith was not in the command itself, but in the person who gave it: “at thy word.” The work of throwing the net was the physical manifestation of his trust in Jesus’ word. The result was a “net-breaking,” overwhelming miracle that far exceeded his natural capacity. This teaches that God’s miraculous provision is often waiting on the other side of a specific, sometimes illogical, act of obedience.
2. The Woman’s Pursuit (Luke 8:43-48): This woman’s faith was not passive hope. Her belief that touching Jesus’ garment would heal her drove her to a series of desperate works: she spent all she had on doctors, fought through a crushing crowd, and stretched out her hand. Her action was the necessary point of contact for her faith to release the healing power in Christ. Her work did not earn the healing; it accessed the grace that was already available through Christ.

Bringing It Home: Practical Application

The interpretation moves from biblical stories to modern-life application, making the message painfully clear and practical. The examples of praying for a job without applying or trusting God for a visa without getting a passport are masterful because they expose the absurdity of dead faith in everyday terms. They show that faith is not a spiritual excuse for inaction. True, living faith in God for a job will be accompanied by the work of preparing a resume, searching for openings, and attending interviews, all while trusting God for favor. This is the synergy God designed: we do the natural, and God supernaturally blesses our obedience and effort.

The Consequence of Dead Faith

The underlying warning is that dead faith is ultimately useless faith. It cannot save (James 2:14), it cannot produce miracles, and it leads to frustration and failure, as seen with the university students. It creates a cycle of disappointment where God is wrongly blamed for not acting when the believer did not step out in obedient action.

Pray this:
“Father, forgive me for every time I have used ‘faith’ as an excuse for my inaction or disobedience. I renounce a passive spirit. Holy Spirit, ignite in me a living, active faith that is courageous enough to obey Your Word and promptings. Give me the strength to cast my net, to push through the crowd, and to do the practical works that demonstrate my trust in You. Let my life be a testament to a faith that is alive and powerful, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify an Area of Passivity: Where in your life have you been ‘praying’ but not ‘doing’? Be specific (e.g., a relationship, a financial goal, a health issue).
2. Define the ‘Work’: What is one practical, obedient step God is asking you to take in that area? (e.g., make that difficult phone call, create a budget, schedule a doctor’s appointment).
3. Act on ‘His Word’: Do that thing not in your own strength, but specifically “at His word,” declaring your dependence on Him as you obey.
4. Study James 2: Read this chapter daily for a week. Ask God to reveal any other areas where your faith needs to be coupled with action.

Remember: God is not a magician; He is a Master Builder. He provides the blueprint (His Word) and the materials (His grace and power), but He expects you to pick up the tools and build. Your obedient action is the tool that brings the blueprint of His promises to life in your reality.

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The Open Heaven 1 September 2025 devotional for today is ALLOW NO BARRIERS TO THE GOSPEL.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 1 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALLOW NO BARRIERS TO THE GOSPEL

MEMORISE:

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
Isaiah 61:1

READ: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17:

16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 1 SEPTEMBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

People keep asking why The Redeemed Christian Church of God is so successful all over the world. As a matter of fact, we are in some nations where Christianity is not allowed.

In some of these nations, we baptise people secretly, and whenever we want to talk about the blood of Jesus, we say BOJ. We have had considerable impact in some of these nations because we did not allow anything deter us from spreading the gospel. We hold Bible Study meetings in open fields and miracles happen. Sometimes, the political leaders in such places come quietly at night, acknowledging that our God is the Almighty.

There was once a lady evangelist and missionary who was working in a village in Africa. In that village, she got everybody to become born again. The people realised what God had done for them, and they were on fire for Him. The lady then decided to convert those in the neighbouring village too. She informed the people around her about her plans, but they were not in favour of it. “You can go to another village, ma’am, not there,” they advised. She asked, “Why not?” They replied, “Because there are lions on the way.

We have been hearing them roaring, and when they roar like that, it means they are hungry.

Please, don’t go near that village.” “But I must go,” she insisted. 

So, a very elderly and feeble man said to her, “Okay, if you must go, I will go with you.” The evangelist looked at him and said, “If a lion attacks, even I can defend myself better than you can.” The man said, “You don’t understand; lions don’t attack when they are full. They only kill when they are hungry. So, the idea is this: I will walk ahead of you, the lions will kill and eat me, and then your way will be clear.” Those villagers were ready to lay down their lives for the gospel to reach the unreached.

Beloved, God will not be asking you for too much by telling you to preach to your boss, for instance. However, if you are afraid you might lose your job and refuse to do it, you will be hindering an unsaved soul from hearing the gospel and becoming saved. Do not let any barrier keep you from preaching the gospel;

God is counting on you to prevent many people from heading towards eternal damnation.

ACTION POINT

Always use every opportunity you have to tell people about Jesus.

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Ezekiel 25-27

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 1 SEPTEMBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Isaiah 61:1 (KJV)
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
This verse is the Messiah’s mandate, directly quoted by Jesus in Luke 4:18 to define His earthly ministry. It establishes that the core calling of every believer anointed by the same Spirit is to preach the gospel—a message of good news, healing, freedom, and liberation to those trapped in spiritual, physical, and emotional bondage.

BIBLE READING: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17 (KJV)
“16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed to me.”
The Apostle Paul presents the gospel not as a voluntary hobby but as a divine compulsion—a sacred trust and stewardship (“dispensation”) given to him by God. To neglect this duty is to invite spiritual “woe,” meaning a deep, convicting grief from the Holy Spirit. Preaching is not optional for the true believer; it is an inescapable responsibility.

The Unstoppable Mandate of the Gospel

Pastor E.A. Adeboye uses this devotional to move beyond theory and present the practical, often costly, reality of the Great Commission. He contrasts the global success of RCCG not with marketing strategies, but with a raw, uncompromising obedience to this “necessity” laid upon us by God.

Biblical Foundation of Compelled Evangelism

The devotional’s core message is a living example of the Memorise and Reading verses. Isaiah 61:1 is the “what”—the message of freedom. 1 Corinthians 9:16-17 is the “why”—the compelling force behind delivering that message. Daddy Adeboye illustrates that when these two scriptures become the bedrock of a believer’s life, barriers become irrelevant. The examples given—using code words like “BOJ,” holding secret baptisms, and meeting in open fields—demonstrate a practical understanding of Paul’s “dispensation.” They were entrusted with the gospel and found innovative, courageous ways to be faithful to that trust, regardless of the political or social climate.

The Ultimate Sacrifice: A Modern-Day Parable

The story of the elderly man volunteering to be a sacrifice for the lion is a powerful typology. It serves multiple interpretive layers:

• Christological Symbolism: The man is a clear symbol of Christ, who laid down His life to clear the way for the Gospel to reach a dying world (John 12:24). He was “feeble” in the world’s eyes, much like Christ’s crucifixion was a sign of weakness to some, but it was the ultimate act of strength that defeated the “roaring lion” of Satan (1 Peter 5:8).
• The Cost of Discipleship: It reframes the cost of evangelism. The villagers weren’t just giving money or time; they were willing to give their lives. This echoes the attitude of the early church and martyrs throughout history who considered their lives worth nothing if only they could finish the race and complete the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace (Acts 20:24).
• Community Mission: It highlights that evangelism is not a solo sport. The “elderly and feeble” man represents that every member of the body of Christ has a role to play in advancing the gospel, even those who may seem ill-equipped or weak by worldly standards (1 Corinthians 1:27).

Confronting Our Modern-Day “Lions”

Daddy Adeboye masterfully brings the application home. For most readers, the “lion” on the path is not a literal beast but the fear of man: the fear of losing a job, facing ridicule, damaging a reputation, or creating awkwardness with a boss or colleague. By contrasting the ultimate sacrifice of the villager with our common reluctance to even have a difficult conversation, he exposes the weakness of our faith and the gravity of our disobedience. To refuse to preach out of fear is to prioritize temporary, earthly security over the eternal destiny of a soul. It is to stand in the way of the gospel, hindering a soul from hearing the very message that could save them from hell.

The Urgency of the Hour

The concluding warning is stark and necessary: our silence has eternal consequences. When we allow barriers of fear to silence us, we become complicit in preventing people from hearing the gospel, thus leaving them on the path to “eternal damnation.” This is not meant to condemn but to ignite a holy urgency. God is not asking for our life, as He did of the elderly man; He is often simply asking for our obedience and courage in the face of much smaller fears.

Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, forgive me for the times I have allowed the fear of man to silence my witness. Ignite in me the same compulsion that drove Paul and the early church. Holy Spirit, anoint me with power and give me divine strategies to preach good news to the meek, liberty to the captives, and to proclaim Your glory in my sphere of influence. Make me a fearless ambassador for Christ, in Jesus’ name.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify Your ‘Lion’: Honestly identify one relationship or situation where fear has prevented you from sharing your faith. Pray specifically for boldness in that area.
2. Pray for the Unreached: Commit to praying daily for nations where Christianity is persecuted, asking God to empower secret believers and give them creative ways to spread the gospel, just as RCCG does.
3. Prepare Your Testimony: Write down a 3-minute version of your testimony. Be ready to share what Christ has done in your life when the Holy Spirit provides an opportunity (1 Peter 3:15).
4. Step Out in Faith: This week, initiate a spiritual conversation with one person. It could be as simple as offering to pray for a need they have or sharing a verse that encouraged you.

Remember: The power of the gospel does not lie in our eloquence but in our obedience to proclaim it. God is not counting on your ability; He is counting on your availability. When you step out in faith, you are not alone; the same Spirit upon Jesus is upon you to preach good tidings.

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The Open Heaven 31 August 2025 devotional for today is PRAISE THE LORD.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 31 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: PRAISE THE LORD

MEMORISE:

Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms 150:6

READ: Psalms 107:1-9

1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.

6 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 31 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In 2 Samuel 6:14, the Bible says that David danced with all his might. God loved David so much and was always with him because he was always praising Him. Whenever demons tormented Saul and David played the harp, God’s presence would fill the room, and the demons would run away (1 Samuel 16:23).

Psalm 22:3 says that God inhabits the praises of Israel. When you praise God regularly, demons cannot stay around you because once light comes in, darkness must flee (John 1:5).

Beloved, you must learn to praise God daily. In the Scriptures, you’ll find many reasons to praise Him. In Genesis 17:1, God calls Himself Jehovah Elshaddai, the God who is more than enough. In Genesis 18:9-14 and Jeremiah 32:27, He is revealed as the God of all flesh, with whom nothing is impossible. In Exodus 15:26, He introduced Himself as “…the Lord that healeth thee” because He is the Great Physician. In Psalm 24:7-10, He introduced Himself by two titles: The King of glory and the Lord of hosts.

In Psalm 23:1, He presents Himself as Jehovah Rohi, the Good Shepherd who provides everything you need. In Genesis 16:13, He is El-Roi, the All-seeing, All-knowing, everattentive God. He cares intimately about you and knows you by name (Exodus 33:17). In Jeremiah 32:17-19, He is El Gibhor, the mighty God who rescues. In Exodus 17:15, He is called Jehovah Nissi, your mighty banner of deliverance. In Isaiah 1:24, He is Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of hosts; He fights visible and invisible battles on your behalf and gives you victory over the enemy.

According to Ezekiel 48:35, He is Jehovah Shammah, the ever-present One. He is always there when you need Him, and He never slumbers or sleeps (Psalm 121:4). He is the Alpha and Omega of your life (Revelation 21:6); He always has the first and final say (Isaiah 44:6). He alone is God (Psalm 86:10);

He is always good (Psalm 73:1), ever faithful (Lamentations 3:23), all-sufficient (Genesis 17:1), and never changing (Malachi 3:6). God is your comforter (John 14:16), deliverer (2 Samuel 22:2), helper (Psalm 54:4), teacher (John 14:26), strength, and song (Exodus 15:2).

He is your very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). He supplies all your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19) and does exceeding, abundantly above all you can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). He saved you and will keep you until the end (Jude 1:24).

Beloved, you have breath in you; therefore, you have every reason to praise God.

OPEN HEAVEN 31 AUGUST ACTION POINT

Make a habit of praising God for His goodness and wonderful works every day.

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Ezekiel 23-24

HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN

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MEMORISE: Psalms 150:6

“Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
This verse establishes praise as creation’s mandate—every living being exists to glorify God.

BIBLE READING: Psalms 107:1-9

This passage reveals four foundational reasons to praise:

1. v.1: God’s goodness (“for He is good”)
2. v.2: Redemption testimony (“let the redeemed say so”)
3. v.8: Wonderful works (“Oh that men would praise Him!”)
4. v.9: Satisfaction (“filleth the hungry soul”)

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The Power and Purpose of Praise

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching unfolds three dimensions of divine praise:

1. Praise as Warfare (2 Samuel 6:14, 1 Samuel 16:23)

• David’s Model:
  • Danced violently → God’s presence manifested
  • Played harp → Demons fled
• Spiritual Physics:
  • Praise = Light (John 1:5)
  • Darkness cannot coexist with true worship

2. The Names of God: A Praise Catalogue

Name	Meaning	Praise Focus
Jehovah Elshaddai	All-Sufficient One	“You’re more than enough!”
El-Roi	All-Seeing God	“You know my struggles!”
Jehovah Nissi	Banner of Victory	“You fight for me!”
Jehovah Shammah	Ever-Present	“You’re here right now!”

3. Praise as Divine Attraction (Psalm 22:3)

• Habitation Principle:
  • Continuous praise → Continuous presence
  • Result:
    • Demons cannot operate
    • Miracles become normal

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How to Cultivate a Lifestyle of Praise

1. The 7-Day Praise Challenge

• Daily Focus: Meditate on one name of God
  • Monday: Jehovah Jireh (Provider)
  • Tuesday: Jehovah Rapha (Healer)
  • Wednesday: Jehovah Shalom (Peace)
  • Thursday: Jehovah Tsidkenu (Righteousness)
  • Friday: Jehovah Rohi (Shepherd)
  • Saturday: Jehovah Sabaoth (Lord of Hosts)
  • Sunday: Alpha & Omega (Beginning & End)

2. Create a “Praise Arsenal”

• Scripture Cards: Write verses about God’s names
• Worship Playlist: Songs that declare His attributes
• Praise Journal: Record daily reasons to thank Him

3. Practical Praise Actions

• Morning: Start with 10 mins of thanksgiving
• Driving: Replace radio with worship music
• Work Breaks: Whisper praises (e.g., “You are my healer!”)
• Bedtime: End the day with gratitude

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Prayer for a Praise-Filled Life

“Father, ignite my heart with unquenchable praise! Where I’ve been silent, give me a song. Where darkness lingers, let my worship bring Your light. Make my life a continuous anthem of Your greatness, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Praise Audit:
   • Note how often you complain vs. praise daily
   • Replace one complaint habit with praise
2. Praise Walk:
   • Take a 15-minute walk praising God aloud
3. Praise Partner:
   • Find someone to exchange daily praise reports

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Conclusion: Breath = Reason to Praise

Daddy Adeboye’s message resounds: As long as you have breath, you have a reason—and a command—to praise.

“Your praise isn’t just reaction to blessings; it’s the weapon that secures them.”

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The Open Heaven 30 August 2025 devotional for today is GOD CAN USE YOU.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 30 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD CAN USE YOU

MEMORISE:

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Mark 9:23

READ: Mark 16:17-18

17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 30 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Paul persecuted Christians and threw some of them in prison (Acts 8:3). He considered himself the chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15); however, God transformed him and began to use him to perform special miracles (Acts 19:11-12). If God could use Paul, He can use you too. Acts 5:14-16 tells us that people laid the sick on the streets of Jerusalem so that whenever Peter was passing by, his shadow would fall on them, and they would be healed.

This was the same Peter who denied Jesus three times, but God restored him and began to use him mightily. If God could use Peter, He can use you too.

We were having a Holy Ghost Service at Redemption City when a woman got a phone call that her daughter had given birth to a set of twins, and she and the twins had died. The woman responded, “Don’t move them yet; please wait for me.” She ran to the hospital and asked to see the twins – she was shown their dead bodies. She took a bottle of oil and a handkerchief we had prayed over during the service, dropped some of the oil in the mouth of one of the dead twins, and said, “Come back here; who told you that you could die?” Within a few minutes, the baby coughed and came back to life. She did the same with the second baby, and the same thing happened.

After this, the entire hospital was in pandemonium. Around that time, her daughter’s body was being wheeled to the mortuary. She told those wheeling the body to stop, dropped some oil in her dead daughter’s mouth, put the handkerchief on her, and said,

“Who do you think is going to take care of your children? Don’t waste my time; come back!” Immediately, her daughter came back to life and sat up. God used her to bring three people back to life in one day. Beloved, God can use you to perform miracles too.

Today’s Bible reading says that these signs shall follow them that believe: they shall cast out devils, speak with new tongues, lay hands on the sick, and bring healing to them by using the name of Jesus. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you are the perfect candidate for God to use to perform signs and wonders. Be confident of His ability in you, and He will do great and marvellous things through you in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 30 AUGUST PRAYER POINT

Father, I believe in You, and I surrender myself for Your use.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 21-22

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 30 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Mark 9:23

“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”
This verse establishes faith as the conduit for divine impossibilities—your belief activates God’s power.

BIBLE READING: Mark 16:17-18

This passage outlines four signs of believers:

1. Supernatural authority (cast out devils)
2. Heavenly language (speak with new tongues)
3. Divine health transfer (lay hands on the sick)
4. Death reversal (raise the dead—implied in “they shall recover”)

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From Persecutor to Powerhouse: Your Miracle Potential

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching reveals three transformative truths:

1. The “Chief of Sinners” Turned Miracle Worker (Acts 19:11-12)

• Paul’s Resume:
  • Persecuted Christians (Acts 8:3)
  • Called himself “chief” sinner (1 Timothy 1:15)
  • Became a handkerchief conduit for miracles
• Your Reality:
  • Past failures ≠ Disqualification
  • Your testimony is raw material for miracles

2. The Shadow Miracle Phenomenon (Acts 5:15-16)

• Peter’s Journey:
  • Denied Christ 3x (Mark 14:66-72)
  • Restored (John 21:15-17)
  • Became so saturated with God that his shadow healed
• Key Lesson:
  • Spiritual osmosis—God’s power flows through saturated believers

3. The Triple Resurrection Testimony

Situation	Action	Result
Dead twins	Oil + command	Instant resurrection
Dead mother	Same method	Immediate revival
Hospital staff	Witnessed power	Mass conversion likely

Scientific Impossibility:

• Clinical death = No brain activity, no respiration
• Divine Reality: One word from a faith-filled believer reverses death

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How to Walk in Miracle Power

1. The 3-Step Anointing Process

1. Receive Impartation:
   • Attend services where prayer cloths are blessed (Acts 19:11-12)
2. Activate Faith:
   • Speak to dead situations like the grandmother: “Who said you could die?”
3. Expect Results:
   • Don’t pray “if it be Thy will” for promised miracles (Mark 11:24)

2. Daily Saturation Routine

• Morning: 30 mins tongues (Jude 1:20)
• Noon: Lay hands on yourself (health/breakthrough)
• Night: Anoint your home (doorposts, devices)

3. Create “Emergency Miracle Kits”

• Contents:
  • Anointed oil
  • Blessed handkerchief
  • Scripture cards (Mark 16:17-18)
• Place:
  • Car glove compartment
  • Work bag
  • Nightstand

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Prayer for Miracle Operation

“Father, make me a walking revival! Where Paul persecuted and Peter denied, but both became powerhouses, transform my past into a platform for miracles. Let my shadow heal, my words raise the dead, and my life scream ‘GOD IS REAL!’, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Test Your Faith:
   • This week, speak to one ‘dead’ situation (finances, health, etc.)
2. Carry Anointed Items:
   • Get oil/handkerchief prayed over by your pastor
3. Study Miracle Accounts:
   • 1 biblical + 1 modern resurrection story daily

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Conclusion: You’re Next in Line for Wonders

Daddy Adeboye’s message thunders: God doesn’t call the qualified—He qualifies the called.

“Your hands aren’t too dirty to heal—they’re being prepared to resurrect what others have buried!”

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The Open Heaven 29 August 2025 devotional for today is NO CASE IS HOPELESS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NO CASE IS HOPELESS

MEMORISE:

Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Genesis 18:14

READ: Jeremiah 32:26-27

26 Then came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah, saying,
27 Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Some years ago, a woman, who was married to a very wealthy man, was barren. She and her husband sought a solution from everywhere and spent lots of money, but nothing changed. One day, one of her husband’s relatives told her to stop wasting her time because some witches had taken her womb, and she could never bear a child.

She came to a Holy Ghost Service, and God spoke, “There is someone here; you have just been told that you have no womb. Don’t worry because I will give you a set of twins.” Not long after that, she became pregnant. At the hospital, a doctor examined her and said, “It looks like there is a child here.”

She replied, “No, it’s not one child; God promised to give me a set of twins.” The doctor said, “You should be thanking God that there is even one.” She went back for another test about three months later, and the doctor said,

“There are two babies here.” When the time came for her to deliver, she was flown to one of the best hospitals abroad, and she requested a Caesarean Section. After bringing the babies out, the surgeon searched and could not find a womb inside the woman.

When she came around after the anaesthetics she was given wore off, the surgeon came to her and said, “I have performed more than 3,000 operations. This is the first time I am bringing a set of twins out of a woman who has no womb.”

And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Mark 10:27

Beloved, no matter what anybody has said about the negative situations that might exist in your life, your case is not hopeless. When men say that a case is hopeless, it is because they have not met the God who turns hopeless cases around. Elisabeth’s barrenness seemed to be a hopeless case until God sent His angel to speak with her husband, Zechariah (Luke 1:5-25).

If the world has called you barren and labelled your situation hopeless, in the name that is above every other name, the Lord will visit you and change your story. If you have been weeping in sorrow, you will now weep for joy, in Jesus’ name. Don’t give up; put your trust firmly in God.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 AUGUST KEY POINT

No case is hopeless if you put your trust firmly in God.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Ezekiel 18-20

HYMN 15: Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 29 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Genesis 18:14

“Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”
This verse establishes God’s unlimited power—no biological impossibility, medical diagnosis, or demonic pronouncement can void His promises.

BIBLE READING: Jeremiah 32:26-27

This passage confirms:

1. v.27: No restriction applies (“Behold, I am the LORD…is there anything too hard for Me?”)
2. v.26: Divine timing (“the word of the LORD came”)

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When Medicine Meets Miracle

Daddy Adeboye’s testimony reveals four dimensions of God’s impossible interventions:

1. The Wombless Wonder

Medical Reality	Divine Reality
“No womb” diagnosis	Twins conceived
3,000+ surgeries precedent	First-time miracle
Witchcraft claim	God’s creative override

Scientific Shock:

• No uterus = No menstrual cycle → No natural pregnancy possible
• Yet: Live birth of twins (requires womb for gestation)

2. Biblical Parallels

• Sarah (Genesis 21:1-2):
  • Dead womb → Isaac at 90 years
• Hannah (1 Samuel 1:19-20):
  • Barren → Samuel after years of shame
• Elizabeth (Luke 1:36):
  • Postmenopausal → John the Baptist

3. The “Hopeless Case” Protocol

1. Divine Pronouncement (Holy Ghost Service prophecy)
2. Contradictory Evidence (doctor’s initial skepticism)
3. Supernatural Confirmation (twins without womb)

4. The God Factor

• Man’s Limit: “You should be grateful for one”
• God’s Power: “I said twins” (Isaiah 55:11)

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How to Activate Your Impossible Miracle

1. The 3-Fold Faith Response

1. Receive God’s Word:
   • Claim Genesis 18:14 over your situation
2. Rebuke Contradictions:
   • “My report says ______, but God says ______!”
3. Prepare for Manifestation:
   • Buy baby clothes for promised children
   • Study for the degree doctors said you’d never earn

2. Create a “Miracle Memorial”

• Physical Reminder:
  • Frame ultrasound photos with Jeremiah 32:27
  • Keep hospital bills as testimony props
• Spiritual Marker:
  • Anoint your body where healing is needed

3. The “Wombless Woman” Prayer

“Father, You who formed Adam from dust and twins without a womb, recreate what’s missing in my life! Where experts see absence, manifest Your presence. Do what makes surgeons marvel, in Jesus’ name!”

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Prayer for Your Breakthrough

“God of Sarah and the wombless mother, I bring You my ‘impossible’ case today! Reverse every negative report, override biological limits, and shame demonic pronouncements. Let my testimony send shockwaves through medical journals, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Diagnosis vs. Promise Chart:
   • Left Column: Doctor’s/witch’s report
   • Right Column: God’s promise (find Scripture)
2. Daily Confession:
   “With men it’s impossible—but with God, my twins are coming!”
3. Testimony Prep:
   • Write your future testimony in present tense
   • Record video declaring your miracle

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Conclusion: Your Case Isn’t Closed

Daddy Adeboye’s message thunders: Human hopelessness is God’s opportunity to show off.

“That condition may baffle science—but it’s child’s play for the Creator of wombs and stars!”

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