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The Open Heaven 17 October 2025 devotional for today is WHOM TO MARRY.

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 17 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHOM TO MARRY

MEMORISE:
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 7:20

READ: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16:
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God;as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 17 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today’s Bible reading says that you should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers; hence, Christians should not get married to unbelievers. If Christians get themselves yoked in marriage with unbelievers, thinking they can change them, they are only deceiving themselves. People who refuse to change before marriage hardly ever change after marriage. It is also important to note that being nice or courteous is not the same thing as being born again.

As a child of God, you are standing on God, the Solid Rock. An unbeliever, on the other hand, is standing on miry clay. When you are standing on a rock, and you are holding somebody who is standing on miry clay, the chances are very high that the fellow standing on miry clay will cause you to either stumble or fall completely because he or she is standing on slippery ground. This is what happens with many believers who think they can change their unbelieving partners. Their partners will, more often than not, cause them to stumble and fall, and they might end up losing their faith in the process. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:12: 46
‘…let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”

Also, Christians who are not yet married should not marry people who stubbornly refuse to listen to corrections and make necessary changes in their actions or behaviours.

The Bible says in Proverbs 15:32:
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.” If you are a Christian who is not yet married, don’t marry someone who doesn’t have an authority figure that he or she listens and submits to. Anyone who does not listen to anybody or submit to anyone will not listen to you either.

Also, it is not advisable for a believer to marry an immature Christian. It is better for a believer to marry someone who has attained a level of spiritual maturity and is constantly growing so they can sharpen each other.

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17

If you are not yet married, do not marry a carnal Christian because such a fellow’s attachment to the things of the world rather than spiritual things can also cause you to stumble and fall.

Beloved, marrying the right person is like experiencing heaven on earth. However, if a fellow marries the wrong person, he or she will experience hell on earth.

KEY POINT

Christians who are not yet married should be careful of whom they marry.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 10-11

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 17 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Matthew 7:20
“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”
This is the ultimate litmus test for any relationship, especially marriage. It instructs us to look beyond mere words or appearances and to make discerning judgments based on the consistent evidence of a person’s character, lifestyle, and spiritual state.

BIBLE READING: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
This passage contains a non-negotiable divine command and its logical reasoning:
v. 14: The Command: “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers…”
v. 14-15: The Reasoning: There is no fellowship, communion, agreement, or part between righteousness and unrighteousness, light and darkness, Christ and Belial.
v. 16: The Core Issue: “And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God…” Your body is a temple; do not unite it with an idolater.

The Sacred Imperative of a Godly Marriage

Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a critical, practical, and spiritually vital message on the most important human relationship: marriage. This teaching is a safeguard against a lifetime of regret and spiritual compromise, emphasizing that marriage is not just a social contract but a spiritual covenant that must be built on a shared foundation of faith.

The Danger of Being Unequally Yoked

• A Fundamental Misalignment: A believer is standing on the Solid Rock (Christ); an unbeliever is standing on miry clay (the world). Any attempt to join them creates a dangerous imbalance where the one on unstable ground will inevitably pull the other down (1 Corinthians 10:12).
• The Illusion of Change: The hope of converting a spouse after marriage is a dangerous deception. People rarely change core beliefs after marriage; in fact, the pressures of marriage often intensify pre-existing traits.
• The Confusion of Traits: Niceness, courtesy, financial stability, or attractiveness are not fruits of the Spirit. They are personality traits that can exist independently of a born-again spirit. Do not mistake common grace for saving grace.

The Profile of the Wrong Spouse

Beyond just an unbeliever, the devotional warns against marrying:

1. The Uncorrectable: Someone who “refuseth instruction” (Proverbs 15:32). This is a person characterized by pride and an inability to submit to authority. If they won’t listen to anyone else, they will not listen to you.
2. The Unsubmissive: A person with no spiritual authority figure in their life. This indicates a rebellious heart that will resist God-ordained order in the home.
3. The Immature Christian: A believer who is stagnant, carnal, and more attached to the world than to spiritual things. This person cannot sharpen you (Proverbs 27:17); they will only dull your spiritual edge and become a burden rather than a helper.

The Biblical Standard for the Right Spouse

The right partner is one who:

• Is a Genuine Believer: This is the absolute baseline, non-negotiable requirement.
• Bears Good Fruit (Matthew 7:20): Their life consistently exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
• Is Spiritually Mature and Growing: They are actively pursuing a deeper relationship with Christ, are accountable to spiritual authority, and are committed to their local church.
• Accepts Correction: They have a humble and teachable spirit, understanding that reproof is a path to understanding (Proverbs 15:32).

The Consequences of Disobedience

• Spiritual Compromise: Constant tension between your faith and your spouse’s worldview.
• Emotional Torment: A deep sense of being alone in your most important relationship.
• “Hell on Earth”: A life of strife, regret, and spiritual defeat instead of the “heaven on earth” God intends for a godly marriage.

Conclusion: Choose Wisely, Pray Diligently

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, thank You for Your clear instruction on marriage. Give me the discernment to recognize the right person by their fruit. Guard my heart from deception and emotional compromise. I commit my future spouse to You. Prepare me to be a godly partner and lead me to someone who is firmly standing on the Solid Rock, growing in spiritual maturity, and with whom I can build a covenant that glorifies You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Make a List: Based on this devotional, write down the non-negotiable biblical qualities you require in a spouse.
2. Seek Counsel: Involve your spiritual leaders and mature believers in your decision-making process. Do not rely solely on your emotions.
3. Observe Fruit: In any relationship, prioritize observing character and spiritual maturity over feelings and external attributes.
4. Trust God’s Timing: It is infinitely better to wait on God for the right person than to rush into a covenant with the wrong one.

Remember: Marriage is a lifetime covenant, not a temporary experiment. Your choice of a spouse is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make, with eternal consequences. Let God’s Word, not your emotions, be your guide.

“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers…” (2 Corinthians 6:14). This is not a suggestion; it is a command for your protection and prosperity.

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The Open Heaven 16 October 2025 devotional for today is NO MORE ANGER.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 15 October 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: NO MORE ANGER

MEMORISE:
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun god own upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.
Ephesians 4:26-27

READ: James 1:19-20:
19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 16 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Ecclesiastes 7:9 says that anger rests in the bosom of fools. In other words, if a fellow gets angry easily, he or she is similar to someone who says there is no God – they are both fools (Psalm 14:1). Those who get angry easily often blame other people as the cause of their anger. If this is the case, then it means that they allow the people who offend them to control their emotions.

Proverbs 25:28 says that a person who is not in control of his spirit is like a city that has no walls. If you allow others to control how you feel, then you are in great danger of destruction.

Proverbs 29:22 says, “An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.” Anyone who gets angry easily will hardly have friends because he or she will always stir up strife with them. Things that shouldn’t ordinarily cause quarrels would become big issues because of the fellow’s short temper.

A man once bought a brand-new car, and one day, while he was washing it, his five-year-old son was on the other side of the car, writing something on it with a sharp object. When the man discovered this, he got very angry and shouted, “This boy! You are scratching my new car!” In his anger, he grabbed the first thing he could lay his hands on – a hammer. He then began to smash the boy’s hands. By the time he realised what he was doing, the boy’s fingers had already been severely damaged.

He rushed the boy to the hospital, but the doctors could not do anything about the fingers, and they had to be amputated. The following day, the boy asked him, “Daddy, when will my fingers grow back?” Feeling guilty, the man went to the car and looked at what the boy had written on it. Lo and behold, it was, ‘I love you, Daddy’. The man could not bear the pain he felt thereafter, so he committed suicide. His anger wreaked havoc on the family.

Beloved, if you allow anger to control you, you are giving room to the devil (Ephesians 4:27), and whenever he gets into a place, his mission is to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). If you are always quick to get angry or you can’t control your anger, ask God to deliver you today. Constantly renew your mind with His word and submit yourself to counselling so that you can overcome the destructive power of anger.

KEY POINT:

Do not give room to the devil in your life by allowing anger to control you.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 8-9

HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 16 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Ephesians 4:26-27
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.”
This scripture provides a divine framework for emotion. It acknowledges that anger itself is not the sin; it is the mishandling of it that leads to sin. The critical commands are to resolve it quickly and to never, ever grant it as a foothold to the enemy.

BIBLE READING: James 1:19-20
This passage offers God’s alternative to destructive anger:
v. 19: The Command: “Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
v. 20: The Reason: “For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
Human anger is counterproductive to God’s purposes; it is never a tool for achieving His righteous ends.

The Destructive Folly of Uncontrolled Anger

Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a sobering and powerful message on one of the most destructive forces in human relationships: unchecked anger. Using a heartbreaking illustration, he reveals that uncontrolled anger is not a sign of strength but of spiritual folly and vulnerability, giving the devil a direct gateway to steal, kill, and destroy.

The Biblical Diagnosis of Anger

• A Sign of Foolishness (Ecclesiastes 7:9): Scripture equates a person who harbors anger with a fool who says there is no God (Psalm 14:1). Both reject God’s sovereignty—the fool by denying His existence, and the angry person by refusing to submit their emotions to His control.
• A Form of Self-Sabotage (Proverbs 25:28): A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls, utterly defenseless against enemy attacks. By allowing others to control their emotions, they leave themselves open to spiritual, emotional, and even physical destruction.
• A Catalyst for Sin (Proverbs 29:22): An angry person stirs up strife and abounds in transgression. Anger is rarely an isolated sin; it is a spark that ignites a chain reaction of other sins—bitterness, malice, slander, and even violence.

How Anger Gives Place to the Devil (Ephesians 4:27)

The enemy actively looks for entry points. Unresolved anger is a wide-open door that allows him to:

1. Steal your peace, joy, and relationships.
2. Kill your testimony, influence, and love for others.
3. Destroy your family, health, and future—as tragically illustrated in the story of the man and his son.

The Godly Path to Overcoming Anger

1. Be Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak (James 1:19):
This is the preventative measure. Instead of reacting instantly, pause to listen and seek understanding. Many moments of anger are diffused by simply hearing the full story.

2. Resolve It Before Sunset (Ephesians 4:26):
Do not let anger fester. Address the issue biblically (Matthew 18:15) and forgive quickly. Going to bed angry grants the devil extra hours to poison your heart and mind.

3. Recognize It Does Not Achieve God’s Righteousness (James 1:20):
Human anger is a selfish, destructive force. If your goal is truly justice or righteousness, God’s methods—meekness, wisdom, and love—are infinitely more effective.

4. Constant Renewal of the Mind (Romans 12:2):
You cannot overcome a fleshly pattern with willpower alone. You must saturate your mind with God’s Word, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform your default reactions.

5. Seek Godly Deliverance and Counseling:
If you have a pattern of uncontrollable anger, recognize it as a spiritual stronghold that may require prayer for deliverance and submission to wise, biblical counseling (Proverbs 11:14).

Warning: The Unchecked Trajectory of Anger

The story in the devotional is not an exaggeration; it is a logical conclusion. Uncontrolled anger always leads to regret. It causes permanent damage to relationships, destroys reputations, and can lead to irreversible actions that haunt you for a lifetime.

Conclusion: Take Back Control by Submitting to God

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, I confess my struggle with anger. Forgive me for the times I have given place to the devil through my wrath. I renounce this spirit of anger and ask for Your deliverance. Holy Spirit, help me to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. Fill me with Your love and patience. I choose to forgive those who offend me and I take back the ground I have given to the enemy. My emotions are under Your control from this day forward, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify Your Triggers: What situations or people most easily provoke you to anger?
2. Create a Pause Button: Commit to taking five deep breaths and silently praying before responding when you feel provoked.
3. Memorize Scripture: Arm yourself with James 1:19-20 and Ephesians 4:26-27. Recite them when you feel anger rising.
4. Seek Accountability: Confess your struggle to a mature believer and ask them to hold you accountable for your responses.

Remember: You are not a victim of your anger. You have the fruit of the Spirit, which includes self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). You choose whether to give place to the devil or to the Holy Spirit.

“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.”(Ephesians 4:26-27). Guard your heart and close the door.

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The Open Heaven 15 October 2025 devotional for today is THE ALL-POWERFUL GOD.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 14 October 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 15 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE ALL-POWERFUL GOD

MEMORISE:
Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:
Jeremiah 32:17

READ: Jeremiah 51:15-16:
15 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
16 When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 15 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

All power in heaven and on earth belongs to God. Psalm 62:11 says, “God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.” This means that nothing is impossible for Him to do.

In Jeremiah 32:27, He said, “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” Luke 1:37 also tells us that with God, nothing shall be impossible. Whenever anybody tells you that a situation you are in is impossible, you should know that such a person is not considering that God is all-powerful. Once you consciously invite God into a situation, things change dramatically for the better.

In 1979, we were getting ready for a congress. We called it Christ The Redeemer’s Congress in those days. We used to hold the congress in different cities and feed everyone who attends.

In preparation for this particular congress, my wife and I went to the market to buy some cows. We wanted to buy three cows to feed the people that would attend, but when we were told they would cost seven hundred and fifty naira in total, we went back home because we didn’t have the money. We asked God, “Lord, what are we going to do? Where shall we get the money to buy cows?” We began to pray, and suddenly, somebody knocked on the door.

When we opened the door, we saw a brother who had come all the way from Lagos. He said, “Sir, I hope you have not bought cows yet.” We replied, “No, we don’t have the money.” He said, “I have already bought three for the congress.” The All-powerful God who has the cattle upon a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10) provided just what we needed at the nick of time.

The All-Powerful God can change any story, no matter how bad it is. Zacchaeus was regarded as a sinner by everyone in his town. However, when Jesus met him, his story changed. God’s power changed Zacchaeus and made him a new person (Luke 19:1-10).

Beloved, all power in heaven, on earth, and underneath the earth belongs to God, and He can transform lives, marriages, finances, and every other thing you can think about. If there is any negative situation in your life, invite God into the situation by taking it to Him in prayers and trusting Him. He will manifest Himself mightily in your life and turn that situation around for good.

PRAYER POINT

All-powerful God, please show Yourself mighty in my life, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 6-7

HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 15 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Jeremiah 32:17
“Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:”
This is a declaration of God’s omnipotence rooted in His identity as Creator. The same power that spoke the universe into existence is actively available to address any situation you face. Nothing—no crisis, lack, or impossibility—is beyond His capacity to resolve.

BIBLE READING: Jeremiah 51:15-16
This passage is a hymn to God’s creative power and wisdom:
v. 15: He “hath made the earth by his power,” established the world by His wisdom, and stretched out the heaven by His understanding.
v. 16: He is the God of all creation, and “when he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens.”
The power that governs the cosmos is personally invested in your life.

The God of Absolute Possibility

Pastor E.A. Adeboye uses a powerful testimony to anchor our faith in the limitless power of God. The central truth is that God’s omnipotence is not a distant theological concept but a present-tense reality that intervenes in the practical, everyday impossibilities of His children.

The Scope of God’s Power

• Cosmic Power: God’s power created and sustains the entire universe (Jeremiah 51:15, Psalm 62:11). This is power beyond human comprehension.
• Providential Power: This is God’s power to provide for His people in precise, timely, and miraculous ways. The testimony of the three cows is a classic example of Jehovah Jireh, who owns “the cattle upon a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10), orchestrating events to meet a specific need.
• Transformative Power: This is God’s power to change human nature and rewrite life stories. The encounter with Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) demonstrates that no one is beyond the reach of God’s saving and transforming power.

The Key to Accessing God’s Power

1. Conscious Invitation:
God’s power is often activated by a deliberate invitation through prayer. The moment you consciously bring an impossible situation to Him, you create a channel for His power to flow. Daddy Adeboye and his wife didn’t just worry; they prayed, “Lord, what are we going to do?”

2. Faith in His Nature:
Believing that with God, nothing is impossible (Luke 1:37) is the foundation for seeing His power manifest. This faith refuses to accept the world’s “impossible” label and instead asks, “Is there anything too hard for the Lord?” (Jeremiah 32:27).

3. Trust in His Timing:
God’s provision often comes “at the nick of time,” not on our preferred schedule. This requires trusting that He is never late and that His timing is perfect to maximize His glory and strengthen our faith.

The Areas of Life God’s Power Can Transform

• Financial Impossibilities: He can provide resources from unexpected sources.
• Relational Impossibilities: He can soften hardened hearts and reconcile the estranged.
• Physical Impossibilities: He can heal incurable diseases and restore broken bodies.
• Spiritual Impossibilities: He can save the worst sinner and break the strongest addiction.
• Marital Impossibilities: He can restore dead marriages and bless barren wombs.

Warning: Limiting God

The only thing that hinders God’s power is unbelief (Matthew 13:58). When we look at the size of our problem instead of the size of our God, we effectively shut the door on the miraculous.

Conclusion: Bring Him Your Impossibility

Pray this:
“Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power. There is absolutely nothing too hard for You. Today, I bring the impossible situation in my life [mention it specifically] before You. I consciously invite You into it. I trust in Your power to provide, transform, and overcome. I believe that You are working behind the scenes, even now, to turn this situation around for my good and Your glory. Thank You, Almighty God. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify the Impossible: Write down the situation that seems hopeless or insurmountable.
2. Pray the Scripture: Pray Jeremiah 32:17 and 27 over your situation. Use God’s Word as the foundation of your petition.
3. Thank Him in Advance: Begin to thank God for His intervention, demonstrating your faith in His power and timing.
4. Watch for His Move: Be expectant and alert to how God might orchestrate events, people, or resources to bring about your miracle.

Remember: The same power that created the heavens and the earth is on your side. Your impossibility is God’s opportunity to display His glory. Your story is not over; it is about to be rewritten by the hand of the Almighty.

“Ah Lord GOD! behold… there is nothing too hard for thee:” (Jeremiah 32:17). Let this be your confession today.

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The Open Heaven 14 October 2025 devotional for today is DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW.

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 14 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW

MEMORISE:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7

READ: Matthew 6:25-34:
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toilnot, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 14 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Many people get so worried about their future that they forget to do the right things today.

Today’s Bible reading says that you should not worry about tomorrow because God will take care of it. Sufficient unto each day are the troubles thereof; hence, you should face today’s issues rather than worry about tomorrow.

Believe me, worry is an absolute waste of time. Jesus said that you cannot add one cubit to your stature by worrying (Matthew 6:27). Worry weakens; instead of worrying, believers should trust God with their future.

Whatever is placed in God’s hand will always blossom. Don’t ever think you know how to make your tomorrow good; you have absolutely no idea of what is going to happen tomorrow.

For instance, many people had made careful plans before the coronavirus pandemic hit. However, because of the pandemic, they had to put their plans on hold.

So many things that are beyond your control can happen, so it is better to place your future in the hands of the One who is the Beginning and the End.

This is why James 4:13-16 says that you don’t know what will happen tomorrow, so whenever you are talking about the future, you should acknowledge that whatever happens will be dependent on God’s will.

I was less than 40 years old when I became the General Overseer of RCCG. One day, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw grey hair all over my head. I asked God, “Lord, how did this happen? I’m still a young boy.”

At that time, the church had some problems, so the Lord said to me, “It is because you’re carrying a burden that is not your own.” I replied, “It’s the burden of the church.” He asked, “Whose church is it? Is it the church of Adeboye?” | replied, “No.” Then He said, “Who told you l can’t take care of My own burden? You are carrying a burden that is not yours. I just made you General Overseer so that people will see you as My representative. I am the owner of My church, and I will take care of My church.”

After hearing this, I relaxed, and my hair became black again. A few years ago, I saw some strands of grey hairs on my head and asked God, “Lord, am I worrying again?” He said, “No. This time, you are getting old.”

Beloved, do not worry. Instead, put your trust in God because He always takes care of His own.

KEY POINT

Never give in to worry; choose to trust God instead.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Mark 4-5

HYMN 29: WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER ATTENDETH MY WAY

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
This is a direct command coupled with a profound assurance. The act of “casting” is a deliberate, forceful transfer of a burden. We are to do this because the receiving party—God—is not indifferent; He is deeply, personally invested in our well-being.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 6:25-34
This is the Master’s definitive teaching on anxiety:
v. 25: The Command: “Take no thought” (KJV) or “Do not worry” (NIV) about your life.
v. 27: The Futility of Worry: It is completely unproductive—it cannot add a single hour to your life.
v. 33: The Antidote: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
v. 34: The Daily Focus: “Take therefore no thought for the morrow…” Each day has enough trouble of its own.

The Futility of Worry and the Faith of Surrender

Pastor E.A. Adeboye uses a powerful personal testimony to illuminate a universal struggle: the sin and folly of worry. Worry is not merely a negative emotion; it is a practical denial of God’s sovereignty, care, and power. It is the act of bearing a burden that God never intended for us to carry.

Why Worry is Spiritually Destructive

1. It is a Waste of Time and Energy: Worry cannot change anything. As Jesus said, it cannot add a single cubit to your stature (Matthew 6:27). It expends emotional and spiritual energy on hypothetical scenarios, leaving you drained for present realities.
2. It is a Form of Atheism: Worry implies that God is either unaware of your situation, unconcerned about it, or unable to handle it. It elevates the problem above the Problem-Solver.
3. It Assumes a False Responsibility: Worry makes you feel responsible for outcomes that are utterly beyond your control, as seen in James 4:13-15. It is the arrogance of assuming we can manage the future.
4. It Weakens You Spiritually and Physically: As Daddy Adeboye’s testimony shows, worry has tangible consequences (grey hair, stress, illness). It saps the strength you need for today’s legitimate battles.

The Divine Alternative: Casting Your Care

1. Recognize the True Owner of the Burden:
God’s question to Pastor Adeboye is pivotal: “Whose church is it?” Every burden you carry—your family, career, ministry, health—ultimately belongs to God. You are a steward, not the owner. The owner assumes full responsibility.

2. Perform the Deliberate Act of Casting:
“Casting” (1 Peter 5:7) is not a passive hope; it is an active verb. It is the conscious decision to take the anxiety from your mind and hand it over to God in prayer. It is saying, “Lord, this is Your problem now. I transfer it to You.”

3. Seek First the Kingdom:
Jesus provides the positive alternative to worry: proactive pursuit of God’s agenda (Matthew 6:33). Instead of focusing on what might go wrong, focus on obeying God, serving others, and advancing His kingdom today. The promised result is that your needs will be met as a divine byproduct.

4. Live One Day at a Time:
God’s grace, provision, and strength are dispensed daily, not in a lump sum for the future (Lamentations 3:22-23). Trying to bear tomorrow’s burdens with today’s grace is a recipe for collapse. Trust that God will supply the grace you need when you need it.

The Blessings of a Care-Free Life

• Supernatural Peace: The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind (Philippians 4:6-7).
• Renewed Strength: Energy once wasted on worry is redirected into productive faith and action.
• Clear Focus: You are freed to excel in today’s assignments without the paralyzing fear of tomorrow.
• Divine Provision: As you seek God first, He faithfully adds all you need.

Conclusion: Exchange Your Burden for His Rest

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, I confess the sin of worry. I have carried burdens that belong to You alone. Right now, I cast all my care upon You—my anxieties about [mention specific concerns], my future, and my needs. I release them into Your capable hands. I trust that You care for me. Help me to seek first Your kingdom today and to rest in the assurance that You will provide all I need tomorrow, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify Your Worry: Write down the specific things you are anxious about.
2. Prayer of Release: Literally pray over each item on your list, verbally casting it upon the Lord.
3. Scripture Meditation: Memorize and meditate on 1 Peter 5:7 and Matthew 6:33-34. Speak them when anxiety arises.
4. Obedient Action: Choose one thing you can do today to actively seek God’s kingdom (e.g., pray, serve, give, share the gospel) instead of worrying about tomorrow.

Remember: Worry is choosing to bear today what God has promised to carry for you. Your future is safest in His hands. Let today’s troubles be enough for today.

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7). Let today be the day you finally let go.

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The Open Heaven 13 October 2025 devotional for today is HANDLING THREATS.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 13 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: HANDLING THREATS

MEMORISE:
Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
Isaiah 41:11

READ: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30:
1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.
2 Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi.
3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
4 And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,

6 And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?
7 Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel,and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?
8 And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,
9 If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.
10 And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;

11 Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.
12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.
13 And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;
15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

16 To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel.
17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitantsof Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.
19 And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood upto praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.
20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem;Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.
24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower* in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.
25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.

26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
27 Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies.
28 And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD.
29 And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries, when they had heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.
30 So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Acts 4:1-31, the apostles were threatened by the chief priests and elders not to speak in the name of Jesus again. However, they gathered together to pray, and as they prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

The devil is a bully, and like all bullies, he does not like being confronted. If someone threatens you for doing the will of God, that is not the time to start fidgeting or hiding; that is the time to pray.

In today’s Bible reading, three great enemy nations came to threaten Jehoshaphat, and he was terrified. He felt threatened by the size of the enemies, and this led him to seek God. As Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah fasted and prayed, God gave them the strategy that would destroy their enemies – praise. As Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah began to sing and praise the Lord, He set the enemies against one another, and those who had previously been united against Judah suddenly turned against themselves and began to kill one another.

For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. 2 Chronicles 20:23

God silenced the threats of the enemies without Jehoshaphat having to lift a sword. In the name above every other name, my Daddy will arise to silence every threat of the enemy against your life and destiny, in Jesus’ name.

Some years ago, a woman came running to me, shaking badly. Her daughter was pregnant, and her enemies had come to threaten her, saying, “Your daughter is pregnant? We will see where she will deliver – whether on the ground or in the air. We will use every diabolical means to ensure she never gives birth.” The woman was frightened, and I said to her, “Fear not! Your daughter will deliver safely.” She asked, “How do you know?” I replied, “Because the Lord of Hosts will fight for you.” Indeed, the Lord fought for her, and she delivered safely.

Beloved, I know a God who is stronger than the strongest. He can handle every threat that comes your way. When the enemy threatens you, do not be afraid. Instead, put your trust in God because greater is He that is in you than he that in the world (1 John 4:4).

PRAYER POINT

Father, please arise and silence every threat of the enemy against my family and destiny, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Isaiah 41:11
“Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.”
This is God’s unequivocal promise to His children facing opposition. It declares the ultimate fate of every enemy: shame, confusion, and total annihilation. Your adversaries are not just defeated; they are rendered nonexistent before the Lord of Hosts.

BIBLE READING: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30
This passage is the master blueprint for responding to threats:
v. 3-4: The First Response: Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast.
v. 12: The Prayer of Helplessness: “For we have no might… neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.”
v. 15, 17: The Divine Strategy: “The battle is not yours, but God’s… Ye shall not need to fight in this battle.”
v. 21-22: The Weapon: Appoint singers to praise the LORD… and watch the Lord Himself instigate confusion in the enemy’s camp.

The Divine Strategy Against Every Threat

Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a powerful message on the believer’s victorious response to intimidation and threats. The devil is a bully whose primary weapon is fear, but God has given us a strategy that turns every threat into a testimony of His supreme power.

The Nature of the Threat

Threats are designed to:

• Paralyze with Fear: As with Jehoshaphat, the initial reaction is often terror (2 Chronicles 20:3).
• Silence Your Witness: As with the apostles, the goal is to stop the proclamation of the gospel (Acts 4:17-18).
• Destroy Faith: The enemy aims to make you doubt God’s promise and power, as with the woman whose daughter was threatened.

The Wrong Response vs. The Godly Response

The Wrong Response (Fear)	The Godly Response (Faith)
Fidgeting, panicking, hiding	Setting yourself to seek the Lord (2 Chron 20:3)
Trying to fight in your own strength	Acknowledging helplessness and looking to God (2 Chron 20:12)
Accepting the enemy’s narrative	Standing on God’s promise (Isaiah 41:11, 1 John 4:4)
Retreating from God’s will	Praying for greater boldness (Acts 4:29)

The Proven Strategy for Victory

1. Acknowledge Your Fear to God:
Jehoshaphat did not pretend he wasn’t afraid. He took his fear directly to God. Honesty in prayer is the first step to overcoming fear.

2. Proclaim a Fast and Seek the Lord:
Fasting is the spiritual act of declaring that this threat is more important than physical food. It sharpens your spiritual senses to receive God’s strategy.

3. Shift the Burden to God:
Pray the prayer of helplessness: “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You” (2 Chronicles 20:12). This transfers the responsibility of the battle from your shoulders to God’s.

4. Receive and Believe God’s Promise:
God’s response is always a promise of deliverance. Believe it like the apostles who, after praying, were filled with boldness (Acts 4:31).

5. Deploy the Weapon of Praise:
God’s strategy is often counterintuitive: send the worship team first! Praise is a weapon of spiritual warfare that confuses the enemy and activates angelic assistance (2 Chronicles 20:22). It is the victory lap you take before the battle is even over.

6. Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord:
(2 Chronicles 20:17). Your role is to trust and obey, not to strive. God will fight for you, often by making the enemy turn on themselves.

The Assurance of Victory

• Greater is He: The indwelling Holy Spirit is greater than any external threat (1 John 4:4).
• The Lord of Hosts is Your Defender: The same God who commanded the apostles’ release and destroyed Jehoshaphat’s enemies without a fight is on your side.
• The Enemy’s Threat is His Death Warrant: Every word spoken against you will be used to condemn the speaker (Isaiah 54:17).

Conclusion: From Threat to Testimony

Pray this:
“Lord God of Hosts, I bring the threats of the enemy against my life, family, and destiny before You. I declare my total dependence on You. I shift the burden of this battle onto Your shoulders. I receive Your promise that all who strive with me shall perish. I deploy the weapon of praise against every intimidation. I stand still now and watch You fight for me, turning my fear into faith and my threat into a great testimony, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify the Threat: Clearly define what or who is threatening your peace or progress.
2. Proclaim a Fast: Dedicate a meal or a day to fast and seek God’s face specifically concerning this issue.
3. Scripture Arsenal: Memorize and confess Isaiah 41:11, 2 Chronicles 20:15, and 1 John 4:4 daily.
4. Praise Warfare: Create a playlist of worship songs and spend time praising God specifically for the victory He has promised.

Remember: The battle is not yours; it is the Lord’s. Your response to a threat should never be fear, but faith-fueled prayer and praise. Your testimony will be: “I didn’t fight; I just prayed and praised, and the Lord Himself silenced my enemies.”

“Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing…” (Isaiah 41:11). This is your guaranteed outcome.

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The Open Heaven 12 October 2025 devotional for today is LIVING BEYOND LIMITATIONS.

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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TOPIC: LIVING BEYOND LIMITATIONS

MEMORISE:
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
Genesis 21:19

READ: Genesis 21:13-19:
13 And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.
14 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
15 And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.
16 And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.

17 And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.
18 Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.
19 And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 12 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Elijah was a man who experienced the help of the Holy Spirit to rise above human limitations. In a time of grievous famine, he enjoyed good food and water (1 Kings 17:3-6). While others were dying of hunger, he enjoyed supernatural provisions throughout the famine. When you have an encounter with the Holy Spirit, you will receive divine instructions that will keep you from experiencing some hardships that other people experience. In times of famine, you will be satisfied, and you will not be ashamed in the evil time (Psalm 37:19).

In 1 Kings 18:44-46, when the Lord sent rain to Israel, Elijah outran the chariot of the king of Israel. Kings always have the best and fastest chariots and horses in the land, yet Elijah outran the best of the best because the Holy Spirit was upon him. I pray in the name above every other name that the hand of the Lord will rest upon you, and you will begin to live above natural limitations.

Ignorance is one of the worst limitations any human being can face. A lot of times, people do not recognise the resources that can save and deliver them, even when they are under their noses. This puts a lot of people under very terrible limitations. Ephesians 4:18 likens ignorance to darkness and blindness.

In this Scripture, Paul said that some people have their understanding darkened and are alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them because of the blindness of their hearts. When people who can see are in darkness, there is still hope that when light comes, they will see the things that surround them. However, when people who are blind are in darkness, that is another level of darkness altogether.

Ignorance limits people and keeps them from seeing what God has made available to them. In today’s Bible reading, Hagar experienced this kind of limitation until God opened her eyes. When your spiritual eyes are open, you will rise above the limitations that keep others down.

Beloved, you must soak yourself in the word of God so that your spiritual eyes can be open. When you engage with God’s word daily, it will brighten your path and give you the understanding required to journey through life successfully (Psalm 119:105).

I pray that the Lord will open your eyes to see the solutions He has provided to your challenges and remove every veil of ignorance that limits you from enjoying His fullness today, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Dear Lord, please open my eyes to see the abundant resources You have made available to me, in Jesus’ name.

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MEMORISE: Genesis 21:19
“And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.”
This verse captures the moment divine revelation dissolves human limitation. The well existed all along, but Hagar’s perception was clouded by despair and ignorance. God’s intervention opened her eyes to the provision that was already within her reach.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 21:13-19
This passage is a powerful typology of spiritual blindness and revelation:
v. 14-16: The Problem: Hagar, in her distress and hopelessness, could not see the solution (the well) nearby. She was limited by her perception.
v. 17: The Prayer: God heard the voice of the lad and called out to Hagar.
v. 19: The Breakthrough: God opened her eyes, and she saw the provision that had always been there. Her limitation was broken.

Rising Above Limitation Through Divine Insight

Pastor E.A. Adeboye teaches that the greatest limitations we face are often not external but internal—primarily the limitation of ignorance. Using the examples of Elijah and Hagar, he demonstrates that the Holy Spirit, through the Word, provides supernatural insight and ability that lifts the believer above natural constraints.

The Twofold Ministry of the Holy Spirit Against Limitation

• The Holy Spirit Provides Supernatural Sustenance (1 Kings 17:3-6):
  While a nation suffered lack, Elijah enjoyed abundance because he obeyed the divine instruction given by the Spirit. The Spirit gives strategic guidance that bypasses systemic crises and places you in a place of provision.
• The Holy Spirit Imparts Supernatural Ability (1 Kings 18:46):
  Elijah outran a chariot, defying natural human limitations. The “hand of the Lord” upon him represents the anointing of the Spirit that empowers a believer to perform beyond natural capacity, be it in business, ministry, academics, or health.

The Greatest Limitation: Ignorance

Ephesians 4:18 describes ignorance as a state of spiritual blindness and darkness that alienates from the life of God. It is not a lack of information but a lack of revelation—the inability to perceive and appropriate the resources God has already provided in Christ.

• Hagar’s Ignorance (Genesis 21:19): The well of water was present, but her eyes were holden. Many believers are dying of thirst spiritually, emotionally, and financially, unaware of the “wells” of provision, promise, and power God has already placed within their reach.
• The Consequence: Ignorance breeds despair, shame, and a sense of abandonment, as seen with Hagar. It causes you to focus on the problem (the crying child) instead of the solution (the well).

How to Break the Limitation of Ignorance

1. Soak Yourself in the Word of God (Psalm 119:105):
The Word of God is a lamp and a light. It illuminates your path, revealing obstacles and opportunities. Consistent engagement with Scripture is the primary way God opens our eyes to His provisions and promises.

2. Pray for Revelation (Ephesians 1:17-18):
Follow the Apostle Paul’s prayer. Ask specifically that the “Father of glory” would give you “the spirit of wisdom and revelation” in the knowledge of Him, that the “eyes of your understanding” would be enlightened.

3. Obey Divine Instructions:
Elijah’s provision was tied to his obedience to go to the Brook Cherith (1 Kings 17:3). Often, the key that unlocks provision is obedience to a specific word from God, even if it seems illogical.

4. Depend on the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is your Teacher and Guide (John 14:26). Rely on Him to lead you into all truth and to show you things to come (John 16:13). Cultivate a sensitivity to His promptings.

The Result of Liberating Revelation

When God opens your eyes:

• You see solutions where others see problems.
• You find provision in the place of need.
• You operate with wisdom that confounds the world.
• You live above the limitations that bind others.

Conclusion: Receive Sight for Your Provision

Pray this:
“Father of glory, I ask today for the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You. Open the eyes of my heart, Lord! Dissolve every veil of ignorance and limitation from my mind. Show me the wells of salvation, provision, and power You have already placed in my life. Help me to soak in Your Word and obey Your voice, that I may live like Elijah—sustained and empowered by Your Spirit, far above all natural limitations, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Identify an Area of Limitation: Where do you feel stuck, hopeless, or in lack? Write it down.
2. Scripture Search: Find 3-5 promises in God’s Word that address that specific area.
3. Pray for Revelation: Pray those scriptures back to God, asking Him to open your eyes to see how they manifest in your life.
4. Obey Promptly: Act immediately on any instruction the Holy Spirit gives you concerning your situation.

Remember: Your provision is already nearby. Your breakthrough is within reach. The same God who opened Hagar’s eyes will open yours to see the solution He has already provided.

“And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water…” (Genesis 21:19). Your moment of sight is coming.

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The Open Heaven 11 October 2025 devotional for today is GOD DOESN’T IGNORE TRUE WORSHIPPERS.

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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TOPIC: GOD DOESN’T IGNORE TRUE WORSHIPPERS

MEMORISE:
But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
Psalms 5:7

READ: Matthew 8:2-4:
2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 11 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Matthew 15:21-28, when a Canaanite woman came to Jesus to ask Him to deliver her daughter from a demon, she came worshipping. I believe that her genuine worship and faith in Jesus Christ helped her obtain the miracle she requested.

In today’s Bible reading, a leper came to Jesus and worshipped Him. Jesus touched him and spoke healing to him; his worship attracted a physical touch from Jesus. The man’s condition was hopeless until he met Jesus and worshipped Him. He bowed down as a leper to worship Jesus; however, by the time he finished worshipping and got up, he had been made whole. Your worship will make you a candidate for God’s personal touch, and when God touches a fellow, his or her life is transformed positively.

Jesus said in John 4:23:
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

God is not seeking part-time worshippers; rather, he is seeking those who will make worship their lifestyle. He wants those who will keep breaking their alabaster box and pouring their sweet fragrance of worship upon Him (Mark 14:3).

When you worship God, you should put all your attention on Him. It is not about what you can get from Him; it is about who He is. When you make God the centre of your life and delight yourself in Him in the place of worship, He will not withhold anything from you.

I have always told my children that everyone else may see miracles happening around them, but worshippers always experience miracles in their lives. When you are a worshipper, the testimonies you read of in the Scriptures and hear about will become your daily experience.

Whenever a true worshipper prays, God is always quick to answer. When you worship, demons flee from you because they cannot dare to stay in a place where God is. This is the explanation for what happened in 1 Samuel 16:23:
And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

Beloved, live a holy life and spend quality time worshipping God daily for who He is and not just for what you want to gain from Him. When this becomes your lifestyle, you will see Him perform mighty wonders in your life.

REFLECTION

Do you spend quality time worshipping God every day

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MEMORISE: Psalm 5:7
“But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.”
This verse captures the heart of a true worshipper: one who approaches God based on His mercy, with reverential awe, and with a singular focus on His holiness. It is a declaration of intent to prioritize worship above all else.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 8:2-4
This passage exemplifies the power of worship to initiate divine encounter:
v. 2: The Leper’s Approach: He worshipped Him, saying, “Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
v. 3: Jesus’ Response: Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, “I will; be thou clean.”
v. 4: The Result: Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Worship positioned him for a personal touch and instantaneous miracle.

The Transformative Power of Worship

Pastor E.A. Adeboye illuminates the profound truth that worship is far more than songs; it is a spiritual posture that attracts God’s tangible presence and power. It is the key that unlocks the miraculous and transforms the worshipper’s life from the inside out.

The Nature of True Worship

• Worship is God-Centered: True worship is not about our needs but about God’s worthiness. It focuses on “who He is,” not “what we can get.” The Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:22) and the leper began by acknowledging Christ’s lordship and power.
• Worship is in Spirit and Truth (John 4:23): It transcends ritual; it is a genuine encounter from the heart, aligned with the truth of God’s Word. It is an expression of love, adoration, and reverence for God’s nature and character.
• Worship is a Lifestyle: God seeks full-time worshippers, not occasional participants. It is a continuous attitude of the heart that manifests in praise, obedience, and the offering of our lives as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1).

The Miraculous Outcomes of Worship

1. It Attracts God’s Personal Touch:
The leper’s worship moved Jesus to do the unthinkable—touch an untouchable. Worship breaks through barriers and positions you for a divine encounter that changes everything. God’s touch brings healing, deliverance, and transformation.

2. It Makes You a Miracle Magnet:
While others see miracles, worshippers experience them personally. A lifestyle of worship ensures that the testimaries you hear about become your daily reality because you constantly dwell in the environment (God’s presence) where miracles are natural.

3. It Guarantees Answered Prayer:
When worship precedes petition, it aligns your heart with God’s will and demonstrates faith in His character. It ushers you into the throne room with confidence, making God quick to answer (Hebrews 4:16).

4. It Releases Deliverance and Freedom:
Demons cannot operate in the atmosphere of pure worship. As David’s worship drove the evil spirit from Saul (1 Samuel 16:23), your worship creates a territory of light that forces darkness to flee. It brings refreshment and wellness to tormented souls.

5. It Triggers Divine Provision:
When you delight yourself in the Lord in the place of worship, He places His desires in your heart and fulfills them (Psalm 37:4). He withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly and seek Him (Psalm 84:11).

How to Cultivate a Lifestyle of Worship

1. Make God Your Focus:
Begin every prayer and day with worship. Magnify His names, attributes, and past faithfulness before presenting your requests.

2. Offer Your Body as a Living Sacrifice:
Let your entire life—your work, relationships, and choices—be an act of worship offered to God (Romans 12:1).

3. Be a Truth-Based Worshipper:
Fill your heart with God’s Word so your worship is rooted in the truth of who He is and what He has done.

4. Worship Through the Storm:
Like Paul and Silas in prison (Acts 16:25), choose to worship in difficult circumstances. This confuses the enemy and invites God’s miraculous intervention.

Warning: The Danger of Performance Worship
Worship that is self-seeking, hypocritical, or designed for public approval is an offense to God (Matthew 15:8-9). God judges the heart, not the outward display.

Conclusion: Become the Worshipper God Seeks

Pray this:
“Father, I come to You today in spirit and in truth. I worship You for who You are—my Creator, Redeemer, and King. Forgive me for making my needs the focus of my praise. I offer my life as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto You. Draw me into deeper intimacy through worship, and let my life become a continuous fragrance of praise to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Daily Worship Session: Dedicate at least 15 minutes each day to worship God with music and Scripture, focusing solely on His character.
2. Worship First: Before you present your prayer requests, spend time in adoration and thanksgiving.
3. Study the Names of God: Learn His names (e.g., Jehovah-Rapha, Jehovah-Jireh) and worship Him specifically using them.
4. Obey Promptly: View every act of obedience as an act of worship.

Remember: God is seeking true worshippers. When you make worship your lifestyle, you position yourself for continuous miracles, divine touch, and unparalleled intimacy with the Father.

“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” (John 4:23). Will you be one?

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The Open Heaven 10 October 2025 devotional for today is THE WORD OF GOD.

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 10 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE WORD OF GOD

MEMORISE:
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12

READ: Psalms 119: 25-27:
25 DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

God’s word is light. Psalm 119:105 says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” When light is absent, people stumble and miss their way. I pray that the light of God will brighten your path and guide you through life, in Jesus’ name.

The word of God is also truth. John 17:17 says,
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” When you want to know the truth about anything, search through the Scriptures. When you want to know the truth about your health, don’t keep staring at a medical report; instead, focus on God’s word and believe in what He has said in His word concerning your health. 1 Peter 2:24 says that by His stripes, you were healed. This is a settled matter, and regardless of what any report says, good health and healing is the truth about you.

When you want to know the truth about your finances, read through God’s word, not the economic report or forecast. Economists can say whatever they want to say, but you must choose to believe the word of the Lord. God’s word contains the truth about everything that concerns you.

God’s word is also life (John 6:63). If anything in your life or around you is dead, God’s word can bring it back to life. By His word, Peter’s dead business received a net-breaking, boat-sinking revival (Luke 5:1-7). By His word, the dead son of the widow of Nain jumped back to life (Luke 7:11-15). God’s word is alive.

According to today’s memory verse, His word is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword.

Today’s memory verse further tells us that the word of God reveals things that are ordinarily not easy to see or understand. There is nothing hidden under the sun that God’s word cannot unveil (Hebrews 4:13). Apart from unveiling the things that are hidden, God’s word brings peace amid storms.

When Jesus and His disciples were trying to cross to the other side of a sea, they didn’t expect that they would be caught in the middle of a storm. The storm came, and it was so fierce that the disciples thought they would die. They began to panic, but thankfully, Jesus was in the boat, and His word calmed the storm (Mark 4:35- 39).

Beloved, God’s word contains all that you need in life. All you have to do is study it, believe it, meditate on it, and apply it in your daily life.

KEY POINT

God’s word contains all you need to succeed in life; let it guide you daily.

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Matthew 23-24

HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
This verse reveals the dynamic, living nature of Scripture. It is not a passive text but an active, surgical instrument in the hand of the Holy Spirit, capable of penetrating the deepest parts of our being to bring revelation, conviction, and transformation.

BIBLE READING: Psalms 119:25-27
This passage models the psalmist’s response to God’s Word:
v. 25: Revival: “Quicken thou me according to thy word.” A request for the life-giving power of the Word to activate him.
v. 26-27: Revelation: A prayer for understanding to “see wondrous things” and to know the way of God’s statutes.

The Multifaceted Power of God’s Word

Pastor E.A. Adeboye presents a comprehensive teaching on the nature and function of Scripture. God’s Word is not merely a book; it is the tangible expression of God’s power, character, and will. It is the ultimate tool for navigation, diagnosis, and transformation in the believer’s life.

The Fourfold Nature of God’s Word

• God’s Word is Light (Psalm 119:105):
  It provides illumination and guidance, dispelling the darkness of confusion, error, and fear. Without it, we stumble through life; with it, our path is clearly lit, revealing obstacles and revealing the next step God has for us.
• God’s Word is Truth (John 17:17):
  It is the absolute, final authority and reality against which all other claims must be measured. Medical reports, economic forecasts, and personal feelings are all subjective and temporary; God’s Word is objective, eternal truth. It sanctifies—sets us apart—by aligning our beliefs and lives with reality as God defines it.
• God’s Word is Life (John 6:63):
  It is impregnated with divine, creative energy. It can quicken what is dead, revive what is dormant, and create something from nothing. It is the agent of all miracles, from the healing of a body to the resurrection of a dream (Luke 5:1-7, Luke 7:11-15).
• God’s Word is a Discerner (Hebrews 4:12):
  It is a precise surgical instrument that accurately judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. It reveals hidden motives, exposes sin, and separates the soul’s emotions from the spirit’s convictions, bringing clarity and enabling true repentance.

The Functional Power of God’s Word

1. It Reveals the Hidden:
Nothing is concealed from God’s sight, and His Word brings to light what is hidden in our hearts (Hebrews 4:13) and in our circumstances. It provides supernatural insight and understanding.

2. It Brings Peace in Chaos:
Like Jesus’s word that calmed the storm (Mark 4:39), God’s Word spoken in faith can bring peace to any turmoil—emotional, financial, or relational. It commands order into our chaos.

3. It is the Source of All Provision:
Everything you need for life and godliness is contained within and accessed through God’s Word (2 Peter 1:3). It is the container of your healing, prosperity, peace, and victory.

How to Engage with God’s Word for Maximum Impact

1. Study It:
Engage your mind. Read it systematically and contextually to understand God’s character and will (2 Timothy 2:15).

2. Believe It:
Engage your heart. Receive it as absolute truth, above every other report or opinion. Faith is the hand that takes what the Word offers (Hebrews 4:2).

3. Meditate on It:
Engage your spirit. Chew on it continually, muttering it to yourself, and asking the Holy Spirit for revelation (Joshua 1:8). This is how it moves from your head to your heart.

4. Speak It:
Engage your mouth. Release its creative power by aligning your confession with God’s declaration. Your tongue is the delivery system for the Word’s power (Romans 10:9-10).

5. Obey It:
Engage your will. Apply it to your daily decisions and actions. Obedience is the proof of belief and the activator of blessing (James 1:22-25).

Conclusion: Make It Your Essential Sustenance

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your living and powerful Word. Forgive me for neglecting it or treating it as a common book. Open my eyes to see wondrous things in it. Let it be a lamp to my feet, truth to my mind, life to my spirit, and a discerner of my heart. I commit to studying, meditating on, speaking, and obeying Your Word daily, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Scripture Prescription: Identify a specific need (e.g., fear, sickness, lack) and find 3-5 scriptures that address it. Write them down.
2. Meditation Focus: Choose one verse each morning and meditate on it throughout the day.
3. Speak Life: Intentionally speak the Word over your circumstances several times a day.
4. Obey Promptly: When the Word convicts you or instructs you, obey immediately.

Remember: The Word of God is not just about information; it is about transformation and manifestation. It contains the power to perform itself in your life when mixed with faith.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105). Let it guide you today.

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The Open Heaven 9 October 2025 devotional for today is THE POWER OF WORDS.

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 9 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE POWER OF WORDS

MEMORISE:
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 18:21

READ: Hebrews 13:5-6
5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 9 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Careless words can drain a Christian’s spiritual battery. When a believer keeps speaking words that are contrary to God’s will for his or her life, such a believer will end up deflating himself or herself spiritually. When your heart is filled with God’s word, and your words agree with His word, you will remain strong in faith and vibrant in the Spirit.

Psalm 107:2 says,
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

Do you know why the redeemed of the Lord must ‘say so’? It is because there is power in what we say. If you are the redeemed of the Lord and you keep speaking the words of the unredeemed, you will reap the fruits of the things you say.

When a believer whose speech should be gracious and seasoned with salt (Colossians 4:6) keeps speaking negative and careless words, it is only a matter of time before his or her life starts to look like the negative words that have been spoken.

When things don’t go your way or when the economy looks unfavourable, do not forget that you are the redeemed of the Lord, and as a result, you are programmed for victory. Hence, you should not re-program yourself for failure and defeat through your words.

Fill your heart with the words of God so that His words will continually be on your lips no matter the things or situations that come your way, for out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (Luke 6:45).

If you, however, occupy your mind with wrong or negative words, those words will come to play when the storms of life arise. You can’t be bold enough to say that the Lord is your helper when you have not heard and believed that God will never leave you nor forsake you. What you keep hearing is what builds confidence or fear in you.

In any circumstance you find yourself, check what God’s word says concerning it; hold on to the word and speak it into the situation. Ensure that the words on your lips align with what God has said in His word, but to do this, you must fill your heart with His word. You must ensure that the words of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom (Colossians 3:16). When God’s word fills your heart, your words will be wholesome and full of grace, and your life will truly reflect His glory.

KEY POINT

Words have the power to create or destroy. Be careful what you say

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 21-22

HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 9 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
This verse establishes the immense creative power God has vested in human speech. Our words are not merely sounds; they are containers of spiritual force that will ultimately produce a harvest—either of life or death—in our own lives.

BIBLE READING: Hebrews 13:5-6
This passage provides the foundation for faith-filled speech:
v. 5b: The Promise: “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
v. 6: The Proclamation: “So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
God’s promise is designed to fuel our bold confession.

The Power of Your Proclamation

Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a crucial teaching on the spiritual dynamics of speech. For the believer, words are not neutral; they are either faith-filled conduits of God’s power or careless drains of spiritual energy. Your mouth is a creative instrument that programs your destiny.

The Two Realms of Speech

• The Language of the Redeemed (Life):
  This is speech that agrees with God’s Word and His nature. It is gracious, seasoned with salt (Colossians 4:6), and full of faith. It is not denial of reality, but a declaration of a higher truth—God’s reality.
  • Function: It builds up, encourages, and calls forth God’s will (Ephesians 4:29).
  • Source: A heart filled with the Word of God (Luke 6:45).
  • Result: It sustains faith, invites God’s power, and programs the speaker for victory.
• The Language of the Unredeemed (Death):
  This is speech that agrees with circumstances, fears, and negative reports. It is careless, negative, and contrary to God’s will.
  • Function: It drains spiritual energy, inflames fear, and calls forth defeat.
  • Source: A heart occupied with the cares of the world and negative input.
  • Result: It deflates faith, empowers the enemy, and programs the speaker for failure.

The Mechanism of Creative Speech

1. Hearing -> Faith -> Confession -> Reality (Romans 10:17):
   Faith is built by hearing God’s Word. This faith then finds expression in our confession, which in turn shapes our reality. To change your confession, you must first change what you are hearing and believing.
2. The Heart as the Reservoir (Luke 6:45):
   The mouth merely overflows with whatever has been stored in the heart. A heart filled with God’s promises will naturally speak words of life. A heart filled with news, gossip, and fear will speak words of death.
3. The Principle of “Say So” (Psalm 107:2):
   Redemption is a finished work, but its benefits are accessed through proclamation. God instructs the redeemed to “say so” because verbal agreement with His truth releases its power into our circumstances.

How to Harness the Power of Your Tongue

1. Audit Your Speech:
Consciously listen to what you say about your health, finances, family, and future. Eliminate phrases like “I’m always broke,” “This will never change,” or “I’m so sick and tired.”

2. Saturate Your Heart with God’s Word:
You cannot speak what you do not know. Prioritize daily meditation on Scripture (Joshua 1:8). Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16).

3. Boldly Align Your Confession with God’s Promise:
Follow the Hebrews 13:5-6 model. When God says, “I will never leave you,” your response must be, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.” Speak to your situation based on what God has said, not what you see.

4. Guard Your Ears:
What you listen to will eventually come out of your mouth. Limit exposure to negative news, faithless conversations, and fear-based media.

Warning: The Careless Word

Careless words are like holes in a spiritual battery; they drain your faith and render you powerless in the day of adversity. A believer who constantly speaks defeat cannot walk in victory, because they are consistently contradicting and nullifying the work of Christ on their behalf.

Conclusion: Program Yourself for Victory

Pray this:
“Heavenly Father, I thank You for the power of life and death in my tongue. Forgive me for every careless word I have spoken that has drained my faith and dishonored You. Today, I take control of my speech. I saturate my heart with Your Word so that my mouth will overflow with life, grace, and faith. I declare that [insert a specific promise from God’s Word] over my life. My mouth is programmed for victory, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Scripture Cards: Write down 3-5 key promises from God’s Word and carry them with you. Speak them aloud throughout the day.
2. Fast from Negativity: For the next 24 hours, commit to speaking only positive, faith-filled words that align with Scripture.
3. Find a Confession Partner: Partner with a believer to hold each other accountable for speaking life.
4. Respond, Don’t React: When faced with bad news, train yourself to pause and respond with God’s Word instead of reacting with fear.

Remember: You are the redeemed of the Lord. SAY SO. Your words are shaping your world. Choose them wisely.

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” (Proverbs 18:21). What will you release today?

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The Open Heaven 8 October 2025 devotional for today is FEED THE SPIRIT.

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 8 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FEED THE SPIRIT

MEMORISE:
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Romans 8:9

READ: Galatians 5:16-18:
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrarythe one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 8 OCTOBER 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today’s Bible reading tells us that the flesh and the spirit are constantly at war, and the one we feed is the one that will win. To live above the flesh, a child of God must keep feeding and filling his or her spirit with the word of God.

The story of Peter in Luke 22:54-62 is very sobering. He was one of the disciples whom Jesus sent to some cities and towns to preach the gospel and who returned with joy because devils were subject to them (Luke 10:17). He was also present when Jesus fed the five thousand (Mark 6:35- 44) and raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44). At some point, he even walked on water (Matthew 14:28-29). As long as Peter fed his spirit, the devil couldn’t touch him.

However, the moment he began to feed his ego by boasting that he would never deny Jesus (Matthew 26:34-35), he became weak spiritually. Jesus had warned Peter that the devil had targeted him to make him fall (Luke 22:31), but instead of running back to the secret place to fortify himself, he kept boasting about his inability to fall until he eventually fell.

When you don’t feed your spirit, you will become vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. You will become overly sensitive to offences and will easily get annoyed and irritated by many things.

Feeding your spirit must be a regular exercise.
In Matthew 6:34, Jesus said, ” …Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
In other words, to overcome the evil of each day, you must feed your spirit every day. You must spend time in God’s word.

Joshua 1:8 says, “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night…” You must also spend time in prayer so that you won’t become a victim of the enemy.

Some pastors have become so familiar with the word that they don’t see the need to study their Bibles and pray as before. They can cook up a sermon in a short time, and this makes them think they are okay spiritually. If you keep starving your spirit, it is only a matter of time before you will become dry. Don’t let the devil deceive you into thinking you are okay when you are not feeding your spirit. He wants to drain you so he can conquer you.

Beloved, feed your spirit every single day by studying the word of God and fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit.

REFLECTION

Have you been feeding your spirit or your flesh?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Matthew 18-20

HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 8 OCTOBER 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Romans 8:9
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”
This verse establishes the fundamental identity of the believer: we are not defined by the flesh but by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Our daily victory depends on living in agreement with this spiritual reality.

BIBLE READING: Galatians 5:16-18
This passage outlines the core conflict and the divine strategy for victory:
v. 16: The Command: “Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
v. 17: The Conflict: The flesh and the Spirit are in constant opposition.
v. 18: The Key: Being led by the Spirit is the antidote to being under the law’s condemnation.

Winning the War Within

Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivers a critical message on spiritual maintenance, using the sobering example of Peter to illustrate a universal truth: past anointing is no guarantee against present failure. Sustained victory requires daily, intentional nourishment of our inner man.

The Principle of Spiritual Nourishment

The war between the flesh and the spirit is won not by willpower but by nourishment. The nature you feed most will dominate your life. A starving spirit will always be overpowered by a well-fed flesh.

The Case Study of Peter: From Power to Failure

• The Fed Spirit (The Season of Power):
  When Peter’s spirit was consistently fed through intimate fellowship with Christ, he operated in incredible power: preaching with authority, walking on water, and receiving divine revelation (Matthew 16:17). His spirit was strong and dominant.
• The Starved Spirit (The Path to Failure):
  Peter’s decline began when he shifted from feeding his spirit to feeding his flesh—specifically, his ego and self-confidence (Matthew 26:33-35). He neglected Jesus’s specific warning (Luke 22:31) and the instruction to “watch and pray” (Matthew 26:41). A starved spirit leads to:
  • Spiritual vulnerability to enemy attacks.
  • Oversensitivity and irritability.
  • Ultimate denial of Christ under pressure.

How to Feed Your Spirit Daily

1. Consistent Intake of God’s Word:
This is not for sermon preparation but for personal nourishment. Meditation (Joshua 1:8) is the process of digesting Scripture so it becomes part of your spiritual DNA, providing strength and wisdom for daily challenges.

2. Persistent Prayer and Fellowship:
Prayer is not a monologue but a dialogue. It is fellowship with the Holy Spirit that strengthens your inner man (Jude 1:20) and keeps you sensitive to His leading, ensuring you are led by the Spirit and not driven by the flesh.

3. Guard Against Familiarity:
The danger for pastors and long-time believers is familiarity—the feeling that you know enough. This deception leads to a neglected spiritual diet, resulting in dryness and eventual failure. Never substitute sermon preparation for personal devotion.

The Consequences of a Starved Spirit

• Spiritual Dryness: A lack of freshness and vitality in your relationship with God.
• Increased Vulnerability: Inability to withstand temptation and enemy attacks.
• Carnal Behavior: Manifesting the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) such as anger, jealousy, and strife.
• Ministry Without Power: Performing religious duties without the accompanying life-changing power of God.

The Call to Daily Discipline

Pray this:
“Holy Spirit, my Helper, I acknowledge my total dependence on You. Forgive me for every time I have neglected my spirit and fed my flesh. From this day forward, I commit to a daily diet of Your Word and prayer. Stir in me a relentless hunger for You. Lead me and empower me so that I will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh, but will walk in daily victory, for Your glory. Amen.”

Action Steps:

1. Schedule Daily Feeding Time: Treat your prayer and Bible study time as a non-negotiable appointment with God.
2. Meditate, Don’t Just Read: Choose a verse or short passage each day and chew on it throughout the day. Ask: What is God saying to me?
3. Fast Regularly: Deny your flesh to strengthen your spirit. This could be a meal, a form of entertainment, or social media.
4. Accountability: Share your commitment with a spiritual partner who can encourage you and hold you accountable.

Remember: You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit. Live like it. Feed the right nature. Today’s evil requires today’s spiritual meal. Do not let yesterday’s manna suffice for today’s battle.

“Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16). This is both a command and a promise. Obey it and claim it.

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