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The Open Heaven 18 August 2025 devotional for today is YOU CAN BE FILLED WITH MORE I.

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

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OPEN HEAVEN 18 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOU CAN BE FILLED WITH MORE I

MEMORISE

He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Luke 1:53

READ: Ezekiel 47:1-5

1 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
2 Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
3 And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles.

4 Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the loins.
5 Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 18 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

For a few days now, I have been discussing being filled with the anointing. Today, I will discuss the degrees to which you can be filled with the anointing and how charged your spiritual battery can be. As Christians, we all have the Holy Spirit, but one fellow can be filled with the anointing to a higher degree than another. This is why different Christians have different levels of authority in the Spirit.

To fully understand how a Christian can be filled with more of the anointing than others, I’ll discuss demonic possession first because demons are spirits.

In Mark 1:23- 24, the man Jesus found in the synagogue had only one unclean spirit – one demon is enough to cause so much havoc.

In Luke 8:1-3, Mary Magdalene was said to have been delivered from seven demons; therefore, a man with one demon is possessed, and a fellow with seven is more possessed. When you read Matthew 12:43-45, you will see that if someone has one demon to start with, he or she could end up with eight because Jesus said that if an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it goes about looking for where to rest. If it can’t find any, it will return to its former house; if it finds the place empty, it will invite seven other demons inside to live with it such that the state of the possessed person will become worse. Also, when you read Mark 5:1-15, you will see the enormous capacity of the human soul to absorb spirits.

The madman of Gadara had a legion of demons, which Bible scholars say is equivalent to as many as 6,000 demons. If a man can have 6,000 demons, then there is enough space in you to also absorb quite a lot of the anointing.

Today’s Bible reading shows us that it is possible for a Christian to go deeper and deeper in God. There is always more in God for those who remain spiritually hungry. For every thousand cubits travelled in the spirit, there is still a lot more distance that can be covered. For every spiritual height attained, there is still much more that can be attained.

This is why you must remain hungry because God only fills and satisfies hungry people (Matthew 5:6, Isaiah 44:3). I pray that God will fill you with more and more of His anointing every day, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 AUGUST KEY POINT

No matter how much of the anointing you carry, you will always have room for more.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 47-48

HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 18 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Luke 1:53

“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away.”
This verse reveals God’s filling principle—spiritual hunger attracts divine overflow, while self-sufficiency blocks it.

BIBLE READING: Ezekiel 47:1-5

The prophet’s vision illustrates four levels of anointing depth:

1. Ankle-deep (v.3): Basic salvation experience
2. Knee-deep (v.4a): Prayer life developing
3. Loin-deep (v.4b): Character transformation
4. Waters to swim in (v.5): Full immersion in God’s power

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Degrees of Anointing: From Drops to Oceans

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching contrasts demonic possession with divine infilling to reveal our spiritual capacity:

1. The Demonic Capacity Scale

Level	Scripture	Manifestation
1 Demon	Mark 1:23-24	Disruptive but limited influence
7 Demons	Luke 8:2	Complete personality control
Legion (6,000+)	Mark 5:9	Superhuman strength, extreme self-harm

Key Insight:
If humans can host thousands of demons, how much more Holy Spirit can we contain? (Ephesians 3:19)

2. The Anointing Depth Chart

1. Ankle-Level Believers:
   • Saved but carnal (1 Corinthians 3:1)
   • Minimal spiritual authority
2. Knee-Level Intercessors:
   • Regular prayer life
   • Occasional miracles
3. Loin-Level Warriors:
   • Strong character + gifts
   • Consistent supernatural manifestations
4. Swimming-Level Apostles:
   • Walk in constant miracles (Acts 5:15-16)
   • Carry transferable anointing (like Daddy Adeboye’s pulpit)

3. The Hunger Factor (Matthew 5:6)

• Natural Law:
  • Full stomach → No appetite
  • Empty stomach → Hunger pains
• Spiritual Parallel:
  • Complacency → Anointing plateaus
  • Holy Dissatisfaction → Fresh outpourings

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How to Dive Deeper

1. Conduct a Spiritual Depth Check

• Ask Yourself:
  • When did I last see a undeniable miracle through me?
  • Do sinners feel conviction just being near me?
  • Does my shadow carry healing? (Acts 5:15)

2. The 30-Day Deeper Challenge

1. 5 AM Prayer: 1 hour daily (Mark 1:35)
2. Scripture Bombardment: 10 chapters/day
3. Radical Obedience: Immediately act on divine nudges

3. Create “Anointing Accelerators”

• Sacrificial Giving: Sow into revival causes
• Holy Violence: “Take it by force” attitude (Matthew 11:12)
• Fire Fellowship: Join/addicted to a prayer company

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Prayer for Exponential Anointing

“Father, make me addicted to Your presence! Where I’ve been wading in ankle-deep religion, drag me into the deep waters of Your glory. Let my hunger scare demons and attract heaven’s attention, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Anointing Journal:
   • Record daily Holy Spirit encounters
   • Note increasing spiritual authority
2. Demolish Complacency:
   • Fast 1 meal weekly with this prayer:
     “Lord, make me desperate for more!”
3. Seek Fire Carriers:
   • Identify and follow 3 people operating at your next level

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Conclusion: Your Capacity is Unlimited

Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: The same vessel that can hold 6,000 demons can host tsunamis of God’s glory.

“Don’t settle for ankle-deep Christianity when God offers oceans. Dive in—the deeper you go, the more drowns in you!”

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The Open Heaven 17 August 2025 devotional for today is ALWAYS REFILL VII.

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 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALWAYS REFILL VII

MEMORISE:

For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
John 6:55

READ: 1 Corinthians 11:26-34

26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.
27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.

30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.
34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

As I conclude this series, I want you to know that you can also be refilled spiritually through the Holy Communion. In John 6:48-51, Jesus said, “If you eat My flesh, you are eating the bread of life.” In other words, He was saying,

“The bread of life is My body.” When you eat the body of Christ, you are eating a body that is full of virtue and the anointing of the Holy Spirit; you are taking all that virtue into yourself. If you take the Holy Communion worthily, there is no way your spiritual battery won’t be recharged. When the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus’ garment, He said that virtue had gone out of Him (Mark 5:25-34). When you eat the bread, you are eating virtue because it symbolises the body of Christ.

The wine of the Holy Communion, which symbolises the blood of Jesus, contains the very life of Jesus (Leviticus 17:11). Colossians 2:9 says, “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Therefore, taking His life into you by drinking the wine of the Holy Communion is taking in the fullness of the Godhead into yourself, provided you drink the wine worthily.

In ancient Yorubaland, if traditional medicine men were consulted to heal people who were really sick and were at the point of death, they would usually ask the relatives of the dying fellow to bring his or her clothes and an effigy that represents him or her, among some other things. They would then wear the fellow’s clothes on the effigy and take it to the centre of the town very late at night. If someone else sees the effigy as he or she is passing by, the sick fellow would live, and the one who saw the effigy will die. The elders would say that the life of the fellow who came out at night to see what he or she shouldn’t have seen has been substituted for the life of the dying fellow. This is an attempt of the devil to copy God’s principle of substitution.

Beloved, when you take the Holy Communion worthily, your weaknesses are taken away, and you receive the strength of Christ. You receive His life and substitute all your weaknesses for His unending, limitless power. Eat the flesh of Jesus and drink His blood regularly; He will recharge your spiritual battery and provide you with the strength and power to fulfil His purpose for your life.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 AUGUST KEY POINT

The Holy Communion refills you and recharges your spiritual battery when you take it worthily.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 44-46

HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 17 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: John 6:55

“For My flesh is meat indeed, and My blood is drink indeed.”
This verse reveals Holy Communion as supernatural nourishment—not symbolic ritual but actual spiritual sustenance from Christ’s divine life.

BIBLE READING: 1 Corinthians 11:26-34

Paul’s warning highlights:

1. v.27: Seriousness (“not discerning the Lord’s body” brings judgment)
2. v.28-29: Self-examination required before partaking
3. v.30: Consequences of unworthy communion (weakness, sickness, death)
4. v.31-32: Corrective purpose of God’s discipline

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Holy Communion as Divine Recharge

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching unveils four dimensions of Communion’s power:

1. The Virtue Transfer (Mark 5:30)

• Bread (Body):
  • Carries Christ’s miraculous virtue (healing, strength)
  • Modern parallel: Like “charging” a phone with power from a source
• Wine (Blood):
  • Transfuses Christ’s resurrection life (John 6:53)
  • Scientific analogy: Spiritual stem cells renewing your being

2. The Substitution Principle

Before Communion	After Communion
Your weakness	His strength (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Your sickness	His health (1 Peter 2:24)
Your mortality	His eternal life (John 6:58)

Yoruba Example:

• Devil’s counterfeit (effigy ritual) vs.
• God’s true exchange (Christ’s body/blood)

3. Frequency Matters

• Early Church Practice: “Breaking bread daily” (Acts 2:46)
• Modern Application:
  • Minimum: Monthly (as your church observes)
  • Optimal: Weekly private Communion (with prayer/worship)

4. Worthy Partaking (1 Corinthians 11:28)

• 3-Step Preparation:
  1. Repentance: Confess known sins (1 John 1:9)
  2. Reconciliation: Make amends (Matthew 5:23-24)
  3. Faith: Expect divine infusion (Mark 11:24)

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How to Maximize Communion’s Power

1. Create a Communion Sanctuary

• At home: Dedicate a small table with:
  • Unleavened bread/wafers
  • Grape juice (in a special cup)
  • Worship music ready

2. The 7-Minute Miracle

1. Minute 1-2: Confess Psalm 51:7-12
2. Minute 3-4: Worship with “Nothing But the Blood”
3. Minute 5: Eat the bread—claim healing (Isaiah 53:5)
4. Minute 6: Drink the cup—declare new life (John 6:54)
5. Minute 7: Pray in tongues (Jude 1:20)

3. Post-Communion Actions

• Rest 15 mins (like Elijah after angelic meal – 1 Kings 19:6)
• Journal physical/spiritual sensations

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Prayer for Communion Breakthrough

“Jesus, as I receive Your body and blood, transplant Your divine DNA into me! Let every cell of my being reject sickness, every thought bow to Your wisdom, and every weakness explode with Your strength. Make this Communion my spiritual defibrillator, in Your mighty name!”

Action Steps

1. Next Communion Service:
   • Arrive 30 mins early to prepare your heart
   • Bring a small notebook to record impressions
2. Home Communion Kit:
   • Purchase unleavened bread & red grape juice
   • Set phone reminder for weekly private observance
3. Testimony Tracking:
   • Note one change within 24 hours after Communion
     (e.g., unusual energy, sudden healing)

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Conclusion: Your Regular Divine Transfusion

Daddy Adeboye’s revelation confirms: Communion isn’t tradition—it’s your covenant lifeline.

“Just as regular blood transfusions sustain natural life, frequent Holy Communion sustains resurrection life in you.”

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The Open Heaven 16 August 2025 devotional for today is ALWAYS REFILL VI.

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 16 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALWAYS REFILL VI

MEMORISE

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.
Jude 1:20

READ: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 15 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Over the past two days, I have discussed God’s word and worship as ways to recharge your spiritual battery. Today, I will talk about another powerful way you can recharge your spiritual battery: praying in the Spirit.

If you want to talk to a man, you will connect better with him when you speak his language.

The way to connect seamlessly with God is to talk to Him in His language: praying in the Spirit. I discovered early in ministry that if I spend time with God in secret, He will spend time with me in the open. If I wait upon Him before any programme, then He will show up!

For example, whenever I’m preparing for the Holy Ghost Service, I make sure that I spend at least three days locked up with Him alone – away from my wife and children. I would wait on Him, praising Him and seeking His face for the programme ahead because Isaiah 40:31 says,
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

I would spend time recharging my spiritual battery by praying in the Spirit. After I have spent many hours with Him, day and night, even before I start preaching many times, He begins to work miracles.

Praying in the Spirit charges you up and helps you to remain on fire for God. Flies don’t like hot stoves. When a stove is cold, you’ll see them playing around it. However, when the stove is turned on, it becomes unapproachable for them. They won’t come near it because they can’t stand fire. When you pray in the Holy Ghost, you are setting yourself on fire, and anything linked with darkness cannot stay around you.

When you pray in the Spirit, you become energised, and this increases your spiritual fervency and sensitivity. As you pray in the Holy Ghost, you access mysteries in God’s heart because only the Holy Spirit knows the mysteries of God. Today’s Bible reading tells us that through the Holy Spirit, we can know the things that have been freely given to us; praying in the Spirit brings us to the understanding of these things. These mysteries will help you to stay spiritually charged up for God.

Beloved, make a habit of praying in the Spirit, and if you are born again but cannot pray in the Spirit, ask God for the gift today.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 AUGUST ACTION POINT

Spend time praying in the Spirit every day.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 40-43

HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 16 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Jude 1:20

“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.”
This verse reveals praying in the Spirit as God’s divine mechanism for self-edification and spiritual fortification.

BIBLE READING: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

This passage unveils three supernatural benefits of Spirit-led prayer:

1. v.10: Revelation access (“the Spirit searches all things”)
2. v.11: Divine intimacy (“knows the things of God”)
3. v.14-15: Spiritual discernment (“judges all things”)

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The Power of Praying in the Spirit

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching highlights four transformative effects of praying in tongues:

1. Divine Recharge System (Isaiah 40:31)

• Daddy Adeboye’s Pre-Crusade Pattern:
  • 3-day isolation → Hours in tongues → Open miracles
• Scientific Parallel:
  • Like lithium batteries needing full cycles to avoid “memory effect”
  • Spiritual batteries require deep discharge/recharge cycles through tongues

2. Spiritual Firewall (1 Corinthians 14:2)

Natural Prayer	Praying in Tongues
Limited to human understanding	Direct line to God’s throne
Vulnerable to distractions	Satan cannot decipher (Romans 8:26)
Earth-bound petitions	Downloads heavenly strategies

3. Mystery Decoder (1 Corinthians 2:10)

• How It Works:
  1. Pray in tongues for 20+ mins
  2. Sudden divine ideas emerge (business solutions, family breakthroughs)
  3. Scriptures come alive with new revelation

4. Demon Repellent (Acts 16:16-18)

• Daddy Adeboye’s Stove Analogy:
  • Cold believer = Flies of temptation land freely
  • Tongues-fired believer = Demonic flies can’t tolerate the heat

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How to Maximize Tongues Prayer

1. The 21-Day Ignition Challenge

• Daily Practice:
  • Morning: 15 mins uninterrupted tongues
  • Night: 10 mins before sleep
• Expected Results:
  • Increased dream clarity
  • Heightened spiritual discernment

2. Tongues + Scripture Fusion

1. Read 1 Bible chapter
2. Pray in tongues for 5 mins on that passage
3. Journal fresh insights

3. Create “Tongues Triggers”

• When you feel:
  • Angry → 2 mins tongues (cool down)
  • Confused → 5 mins tongues (download wisdom)
  • Tempted → 1 min tongues (firewall activation)

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Prayer for Tongues Empowerment

“Father, baptize me in Your liquid fire! Where I’ve prayed only with my mind, give me heaven’s language. Let my tongue become Your lightning rod—conducting miracles, revelations, and deliverances, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Tongues Timer: Use phone stopwatch—build from 5 mins to 30 mins daily
2. Tongues Journal: Record one spiritual insight after each session
3. Accountability Partner: Find someone to practice tongues prayer with weekly

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Conclusion: Your Divine Power Grid

Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: Tongues aren’t just a Pentecostal gift—they’re every believer’s warfare necessity.

“A day without tongues is like a phone on 1%—functional but fragile. Charge up daily!”

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The Open Heaven 15 August 2025 devotional for today is ALWAYS REFILL V.

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 15 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALWAYS REFILL V

MEMORISE:

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
Psalms 96:9

READ: John 4:23-24

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.
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 15 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I started a discussion about how important it is for you to recharge your spiritual battery by studying, memorising, and meditating on the word of God. Today, I’ll discuss worship as another way you can recharge your spiritual battery.

Many people allow the choir to do the worshipping for them in church during services. I thank God for all the spirit-filled choristers around the world who lead powerful praise and worship sessions, but they cannot worship God on your behalf. You must learn to worship God yourself. 

In Ephesians 5:18-19, Apostle Paul says:
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

The above Scripture implies that you should sing very often, even in your conversations with other people. Paul specifically says that you should sing hymns because they are inspired by the Holy Spirit. I thank God for the songs and choruses that we have today, but most of them fade with time. Many hymns, however, have stood the test of time; a lot of them were written hundreds of years ago, but they remain evergreen.

In today’s Bible reading, Jesus said that God is a Spirit, and those who worship Him must do so in spirit and in truth because the Father seeks such people to worship Him. When you are a worshipper, the Holy Spirit will seek you out.

Worship means reverencing someone or something. When you worship God, you revere Him; you place Him in the highest position in your life. Everyone on earth is a worshipper; people worship one thing or the other. The way to know what a fellow worships is to check what he or she holds in high esteem. For instance, when people cannot do without checking their phones or scrolling through them, such phones have become objects of worship. When someone can do anything for money, that fellow is worshipping money.

Worship also means submission. You submit to whomever or whatever you worship. When you worship God, you are submitting and surrendering your heart to Him so that He can fill it with His power and glory. When you submit to God, He comes and dwells in you.

Beloved, make singing praises to God and worshipping Him your lifestyle. When you engage in these spiritual acts constantly, He will fill you with His Spirit and keep your spiritual battery charged at all times.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 AUGUST PRAYER POINT

Spend some time worshipping God for His greatness, faithfulness, and mercy every day.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 37-39

HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 15 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalms 96:9

“O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before Him, all the earth.”
This verse reveals true worship as both adoration (beauty) and reverence (fear)—a divine encounter that transforms the worshiper.

BIBLE READING: John 4:23-24

Jesus’ words define authentic worship:

1. v.23: Spirit-empowered (“in spirit”)
2. v.24: Truth-anchored (“in truth”)
3. Divine Priority: The Father actively seeks such worshipers

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Worship as Spiritual Recharge

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching unveils four dimensions of worship as a refilling conduit:

1. Personal Worship vs. Delegated Praise

Choir’s Role	Your Responsibility
Leads corporate worship	Must engage personally (Psalm 34:1)
Ministers through music	Your life as continuous worship (Romans 12:1)
Can inspire	Cannot substitute your devotion

Key Example:

• David danced personally before the Ark (2 Samuel 6:14)—no proxy worship

2. The Hymn Advantage (Ephesians 5:19)

• Why Hymns?
  • Theological depth: “A Mighty Fortress” declares God’s sovereignty
  • Generational legacy: Connect to centuries of saints
  • Spiritual warfare: Many hymns were birthed in crises (e.g., “It Is Well” after Horatio Spafford’s tragedy)

3. Worship as Submission

• Modern Idolatry Test:
  • Phone addiction = Digital worship
  • Workaholism = Career worship
• True Worship:
  • Surrenders control (James 4:7)
  • Invades daily routines (e.g., singing while cooking, driving)

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How to Cultivate a Worship Lifestyle

1. The 3-S Worship Model

1. Scheduled:
   • 15 mins morning worship (Psalm 59:16)
   • 5 mins “commute praise” (car/bus worship)
2. Spontaneous:
   • Whisper hymns during work breaks
3. Sacrificial:
   • Worship especially when feeling low (Habakkuk 3:17-18)

2. Create a “Warfare Worship” Playlist

• 5 hymns for spiritual battles (e.g., “Rock of Ages,” “Holy Holy Holy”)
• Play during:
  • Temptation attacks
  • Anxiety moments

3. Practice “Eyes-Open Worship”

• Worship while working: Sing silently in your heart (Colossians 3:23)
• Transform chores into altars (e.g., mopping = “Wash me, Lord”)

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Prayer for a Worshiper’s Heart

*”Father, break my worship lethargy! Make me a 24/7 worshiper—not just in church aisles but in traffic jams, office cubicles, and kitchen sinks. Let my life become a perpetual love song to You, in Jesus’ name!”*

Action Steps

1. Hymn Memorization: Learn 1 stanza weekly (start with “Be Thou My Vision”)
2. Worship Journal: Record divine encounters during praise sessions
3. Idolatry Audit: List 3 things competing with God for worship—fast from 1 this week

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Conclusion: The Worshiper’s Reward

Daddy Adeboye’s life demonstrates: Those God seeks (John 4:23) become vessels He fills.

“Your worship isn’t about perfect pitch—it’s about postured surrender. When you empty yourself in praise, God fills you with power.”

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OPEN HEAVEN 14 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALWAYS REFILL IV

MEMORISE:

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:16

READ: Joshua 1:6-9

6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 14 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Over the past three days, I discussed the importance of always getting refilled with the anointing. Today and in the next few days, I will discuss ways by which believers can be refilled.

As God’s child, you must ensure that your spiritual fervency and passion for the things of God do not reduce. The word of God is a potent tool for recharging your spiritual battery, and this is why you must spend quality time studying, memorising, and meditating on the Scriptures daily.

Nowadays, many Christians do not memorise Scriptures because everything is now digital. If someone needs to refer to a Bible passage, the fellow can just search for it through Google and other search engines. Once the fellow types a bit of the verse as a search term, immediately, the passage comes up on the screen. While digitisation is good, it is important to meditate on Scriptures and know some of them by heart, as this will prepare you to face anything the enemy brings your way.

In Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus overcame the devil’s temptations by quoting Scriptures. There were no search engines at that time, and He didn’t need them – He knew God’s word by heart because He had meditated on them and memorised them. My Father in the Lord wasn’t formally educated, yet he knew a lot of Scriptures by heart. If he could memorise the Scriptures, so can you.

In John 6:63, Jesus said that the words He speaks to us are spirit and life. Therefore, the more of His words you take in, the more spirit-filled you will be. God’s word is powerful; it is alive and sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). As you fill yourself with His word, He will show you things, relationships, and places that can quickly drain your spiritual battery and puncture your faith.

One way to know if you are really filled with God’s word is to check your conversations.

Matthew 12:34 says that it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. If your heart is filled with God’s word, your mouth will be filled with His word too. The more you study God’s word, the more like Him you will become (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Beloved, become addicted to studying, memorising, and meditating on God’s word and you will be spiritually vibrant at all times. I pray that you will never lose your fervency and passion for the things of God, in Jesus’ name.

REFLECTION

How often do you study, memorise, and meditate on God’s word?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 33-36

HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Colossians 3:16

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
This verse reveals Scripture saturation as God’s prescribed method for continuous spiritual refilling—not occasional study but rich indwelling that transforms speech and conduct.

BIBLE READING: Joshua 1:6-9

God’s charge to Joshua unveils four dimensions of word-based empowerment:

1. v.6-7: Courage (“Be strong… observe to do according to all the law”)
2. v.8a: Meditation (“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth”)
3. v.8b: Obedience (“That thou mayest observe to do…”)
4. v.9: Fearlessness (“The LORD thy God is with thee”)

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The Word as Your Refilling Station

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching presents three transformative practices for spiritual recharge:

1. Digital Dependence vs. Heart Storage

Digital Christianity	Word-Saturated Believer
Google searches verses	Recites Scriptures from memory (Psalm 119:11)
Surface-level reading	Chews Scripture day/night (Joshua 1:8)
Easily shaken in crisis	Stands firm like Jesus (Matthew 4:4-10)

Key Example:

• Jesus in the wilderness: Quoted Deuteronomy from memory—no Bible apps needed

2. The Word’s Transformative Power

• Spiritual DNA Rewrite:
  • Input: Daily Scripture intake → Output: Christlike speech (Matthew 12:34)
  • Process: Meditation changes what you see (Psalm 119:18) and who you become (2 Corinthians 3:18)

3. Life-Giving Nutrition (John 6:63)

• Not just information but Spirit-empowered revelation:
  • Weakness? Feed on Isaiah 40:31
  • Fear? Digest Joshua 1:9
  • Sin? Apply Psalm 119:9

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How to Stay Word-Filled

1. The 3-M Diet (Joshua 1:8)

• Memorize: 1 verse weekly (start with Colossians 3:16)
• Mutter: Speak it aloud during idle moments (Deuteronomy 6:7)
• Meditate: Ask:
  • What does this reveal about God?
  • How must I change?

2. Create Word Triggers

• Phone wallpaper: Rotating Scripture images
• Alarm reminders: 3x daily verse prompts
• Car confession: Declare Scriptures during commutes

3. Practice “Spiritual Dentistry”

• Morning: Chew one verse (like holy gum)
• Noon: Swallow its meaning (pray it in)
• Night: Digest its application (journal insights)

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Prayer for Word Saturation

“Father, make Your word my addiction! Burn it into my heart like Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:9). Let it dwell in me so richly that my conversations heal, my prayers pierce darkness, and my life radiates Christ, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Start a “Verse Wallet”: Write 7 power verses on cards—carry one daily
2. Digital Detox: For every 30 mins on social media, spend 10 mins on Scripture
3. Accountability Challenge: Partner with someone to recite 1 memorized verse daily

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Conclusion: The Walking Bible

Daddy Adeboye’s life proves: Scripture memory isn’t for scholars—it’s survival gear for spiritual warriors.

“Your Bible app is useful, but your heart storage is un-hackable. Store enough Word there, and you’ll never run on empty.”

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OPEN HEAVEN 13 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALWAYS REFILL III

MEMORISE:

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16

READ: Galatians 5:13-25

13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
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 contrary the 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.
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 13 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

I will continue this series by discussing one more reason it Is very important to get refilled with the anointing.

Sometimes, the reason you need to get refilled is not that you are exhausted or the anointing has been depleted after a period of intense spiritual activity but that your flesh rose above your spirit for a moment. When you are angry, for instance, you may not hear God speak because your flesh has risen above your spirit.

In such a period, you can cause some harm, as Elisha did in 2 Kings 2:23-24. Therefore, if you have been well-trained by God, the anointing will likely be dormant for that season to avoid causing a problem that you will later regret.

In 2 Kings 3:11-16, some kings came to meet Elisha, and he got angry with one of them.

Afterwards, when he needed to prophesy, he had to call a minstrel to play so there could be a refilling. Before long, the man of God could say, “Thus saith the Lord” again. I have observed that whenever the flesh rises above the spirit, there will be a need to retreat into an atmosphere of worship. In that atmosphere, as the Lord descends on you, He will refill you again.

Another major route through which the flesh rises above the spirit in many ministers is in the area of overconfidence. Despite Jesus’ warning that he would deny Him, Peter felt so confident in himself that instead of praying for spiritual strength to avoid that, he told Jesus that he could never do such a thing, and he eventually denied Him (Matthew 26:69-75).

Whenever you start feeling overly confident in your abilities and attributing what you have achieved to your hard work and sacrifices, the enemy is setting you up for a great fall, and you need to retreat and retrace your steps.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

Beloved, whenever your flesh rises above your spirit, run to God and ask for mercy, and He will graciously restore you. After Jesus’ resurrection, He went to Peter’s old place of work to refill him. He prepared a meal, fed him, and recommissioned him into the ministry (John 21:1-17). When your flesh rises above your spirit, go on a retreat and receive a fresh infilling of the anointing so that you can overcome the weaknesses of the flesh and fulfil God’s purpose for your life.

OPEN HEAVEN 13 AUGUST KEY POINT

Whenever your flesh rises above your spirit, run to God for a fresh infilling of the anointing.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 31-32

HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 13 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Galatians 5:16

“Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
This verse presents the divine antidote to fleshly dominance—continuous Spirit-infused living that overrides carnal impulses.

BIBLE READING: Galatians 5:13-25

Paul’s contrast reveals:

• v.19-21: Flesh works (anger, pride, strife)
• v.22-23: Spirit fruits (love, peace, meekness)
• v.25: The solution—live and walk in the Spirit

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When the Flesh Overpowers the Spirit

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching exposes three dangerous moments requiring urgent refilling:

1. Anger’s Blackout (2 Kings 3:11-16)

• Elisha’s Case:
  • Flesh took over: Angry at Jehoram (v.13)
  • Anointing paused: Needed minstrel’s worship to reactivate (v.15)
• Modern Parallel:
  • Pastoral rage silences God’s voice
  • Solution: Worship until the Spirit resurfaces

2. Pride’s Deception (Matthew 26:33-35)

• Peter’s Fall:
  • Overconfidence: “I’ll never deny You!”
  • Result: Threefold denial (John 18:17-27)
• Warning Sign:
  • Taking credit for miracles (“My preaching healed them”)

3. The Flesh-Spirit See-Saw

Flesh Ascendant	Spirit Ascendant
Anger controls you (Proverbs 29:11)	Self-control flourishes (Galatians 5:23)
Pride in achievements (Daniel 4:30)	Humility in service (John 3:30)
Ministerial burnout	Sustainable anointing

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How to Regain Spiritual Ascendancy

1. Immediate Damage Control

• When you fail:
  1. Repent quickly (1 John 1:9)
  2. Fast 1 meal to reset spiritually
  3. Listen to worship (like Elisha’s minstrel)

2. Cultivate Flesh-Alarms

• Daily Check:
  • “Am I feeling irritable today?” → Extra prayer
  • “Did I just boast?” → Psalm 75:6 confession

3. Adopt Jesus’ Restoration Model (John 21:15-17)

• Peter’s Refill:
  • Location: Back to fishing boats (humility ground zero)
  • Process: Threefold love confession cancels threefold denial
  • Result: Pentecostal power (Acts 2:14)

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Prayer for Flesh Crucifixion

*”Father, electrocute my fleshly nature! Where I’ve operated in anger or pride, flood me with fresh oil. Make me allergic to self-sufficiency and addicted to Your presence, until only Christ is seen in me (Galatians 2:20), in Jesus’ name!”*

Action Steps

1. Create a “Flesh-Fast” List:
   • Identify 3 flesh triggers (e.g., criticism, success)
   • For each: Memorize 1 Scripture weapon (e.g., James 1:20 for anger)
2. Implement the “3-3-3 Rule”:
   • When flesh rises:
     • 3 minutes of tongues
     • 3 verses of Psalm 51
     • 3 kneelings in surrender
3. Monthly Humility Exercise:
   • Serve anonymously (e.g., clean church toilets)
   • Give credit to others publicly (“Sister A prayed for this miracle”)

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Conclusion: Stay Spiritually Dominant

Daddy Adeboye’s warning is clear: Unchecked flesh doesn’t just embarrass—it disqualifies. But those who:

• Routinely refill
• Radically repent
• Relentlessly rely on the Spirit

…will reign like Elisha post-mistake—with double portion power!

“Your worst flesh moment can become your greatest anointing portal—if you let God refill you there.”

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OPEN HEAVEN 12 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALWAYS REFILL II

MEMORISE:

And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Mark 6:31

READ: Luke 9:1-10

1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;
8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 12 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I started a discussion about the importance of getting refilled with the anointing after moments of intense spiritual exercise. Another time you need to get a refill is when you are exhausted. In 1 Kings 19:5-8, when Elijah was tired, having been on the run from Jezebel, he told God to kill him. God said,

“No, I don’t bury my wounded; I feed them. When they are weary, I refill them.” He gave him food to eat, and Elijah ate and fell asleep again. Interestingly, the man who said ‘kill me’ didn’t say ‘I’m not eating.’ God woke him the second time and gave him a second ration.

Clearly, what he needed was rest and food to continue the journey. After eating, Elijah went in the strength of that food for forty days and nights. When you refill, you have the capacity and strength to go farther in God.

In today’s Bible reading, after the disciples returned from the missionary journey that Jesus sent them on, they gave Him great news about all the things the anointing did. Then, Jesus took them aside to a private place so they could rest. When virtue leaves a fellow, it has an impact on the body; if that fellow does not rest, he or she may become too weak to do more. Jesus knew this, so after performing many miracles, He would retreat to solitary places to refill, as I mentioned yesterday. He could consistently do great works because He always took time out to refill. He said that His followers would do greater works than He did (John 14:12), and this means they must also refill constantly as He did.

If you load a battery into a torch light and use it for one hour, you should allow it to rest for another hour so that it will last much longer, rather than using it continuously. Similarly, if you always take out time to rest appropriately, you will be able to do much more for God.

Beloved, do not think you are indispensable such that you keep using your spiritual battery even when you know that you are exhausted.

You might discover the hard way, like Elijah, that there are others who can easily take your place (I Kings 19:15-16). Find those people now and train them so that they can join you in doing some of the work. Don’t always wait until you are exhausted to get refilled, and if you are already exhausted, take a retreat now to get refilled.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 AUGUST KEY POINT

Ensure that you rest regularly so you can always do more.

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Jeremiah 28-30

HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 12 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Mark 6:31

“And He said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
This verse reveals divine wisdom for sustainable ministry—Jesus prioritized rest and refilling for Himself and His disciples.

BIBLE READING: Luke 9:1-10

This passage shows two sides of spiritual labor:

1. v.1-6: Power outflow (disciples healing and preaching)
2. v.10: Essential withdrawal (Jesus taking them aside to rest)

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The Necessity of Spiritual Refills

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching highlights three critical truths about exhaustion and renewal:

1. Elijah’s Breakdown and Recovery (1 Kings 19:5-8)

• Crisis Point: “Kill me” (v.4) → Divine Response: “Eat and rest” (v.5-7)
• Result: One meal fueled 40 days of supernatural endurance
• Key Lesson: Physical replenishment enables spiritual resilience

2. Jesus’ Ministry Rhythm (Luke 5:16, Mark 6:31)

• Pattern:
  • Public miracles → Private retreats
  • Disciples sent out → Disciples called back
• Modern Parallel:
  • Preaching Sunday → Rest Monday
  • Crusade week → Post-crusade fast

3. The Battery Principle

• Torchlight Example:
  • Continuous use = Short lifespan
  • Cycled use = Long-term effectiveness
• Spiritual Application:
  • 50% labor + 50% refill = Sustainable anointing

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How to Practice Divine Refilling

1. Recognize Your Depletion Signals

• Spiritual: Prayer feels dry, Scripture seems dull
• Emotional: Short temper, discouragement
• Physical: Chronic fatigue, illness proneness

2. Implement Jesus’ Retreat Model

• Daily: 30 minutes of silent worship (Psalm 131:2)
• Weekly: Half-day digital detox (no phone, no ministry)
• Seasonal: 3-day prayer retreat after major events

3. Develop Your “Elishas” (2 Kings 2:9)

• Identify 2-3 potential successors
• Train them through:
  • Prayer walks
  • Bible study mentorship
  • Gradual ministry delegation

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Prayer for Sustainable Anointing

“Father, break my messiah complex! Teach me to work like Elijah on Carmel but rest like Elijah under the broom tree. Make my life a cycle of fruitful labor and forced rest, that I may finish strong like Paul (2 Timothy 4:7), in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Schedule “No Ministry” Days: Block 1 day monthly for zero spiritual labor
2. Create a Refill Playlist: Curate worship songs only for your personal renewal
3. Practice “Sabbath Sleep”: Every Sunday afternoon, take a 2-hour nap as holy habit

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Conclusion: The Long-Distance Anointing

Daddy Adeboye’s wisdom echoes Scripture: God’s marathon runners aren’t judged by their speed but by their staying power.

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OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ALWAYS REFILL I

MEMORISE

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
Mark 14:38

READ: 1 Kings 19:1-4

1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.
3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.
4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, after Elijah had called down fire on Mount Carmel, lots of virtue had gone out of him, and he needed to refill. He had just won a victory, and a revival had started, but he got down from the mountain to discover that Jezebel was as unrepentant as before. However, because the anointing upon Him was now depleted, he couldn’t stand to face her, so he fled.

Sometimes, people do mighty things with the anointing, thinking that is all, but not long after they are done, they discover that more things that need the anointing are waiting. A fellow can raise the dead in church, and people will rejoice; however, when that fellow gets home, there may be another problem waiting to be solved with the anointing. This is why it is important to recharge your spiritual batteries as soon as possible every time you use the anointing.

Many pastors host programmes, and when hosting the programmes, they fast and pray.

However, the moment the programme is over, they begin to feast and do not allow God to refill them with His anointing. By the following Sunday, people discover that it is not the same fellow who ministered the previous Sunday that is ministering because the anointing had been depleted and had not been refilled.

Fasting and all other ways to become filled with the anointing are not to end when programmes end; they are to be a lifestyle.

After periods of high spiritual activity where a lot of the anointing is used up, it is important to be refilled to at least the level that you were before, if not even higher.

Beloved, you must remain vigilant and sensitive at all times because you have an enemy who never takes a break. He always goes around like a roaring lion, seeking whom to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Have you just had a great victory? It is not time to let your guard down; it is time to return to the secret place to recharge and refill. It is time to guard your heart with all diligence so you can remain fit and relevant for God’s next agenda. The Bible recorded many instances where Jesus retreated to refill. For example, after a major ministration in Mark 1:34, the next verse says that He retreated into a solitary place to pray.

He’s our perfect model, and we must do the same to remain relevant in God’s kingdom.

OPEN HEAVEN 11 AUGUST KEY POINT

After every victory, retreat into God’s presence for a refill.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 25-27

HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

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MEMORISE: Mark 14:38

“Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.”
This verse underscores post-victory vulnerability—the critical need for spiritual vigilance after great anointing outflows.

BIBLE READING: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Elijah’s post-Carmel collapse reveals:

• v.2: Jezebel’s threat exploited his drained state
• v.3: He fled instead of standing firm
• v.4: He prayed for death—a radical contrast to his fire-calling faith

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The Anointing Refill Principle

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching exposes three vital truths about spiritual recharge:

1. The Elijah Syndrome

• Carmel High → Jezebel Low
  • Cause: Used all his anointing without immediate refill
  • Lesson: No reservoir = No resilience (Proverbs 24:10)

2. Jesus’ Model (Mark 1:35-37)

• After healing multitudes (v.34) → Withdrew to pray (v.35)
• Divine Rhythm: Give out → Take in → Give out again

3. Modern Ministry Pitfalls

• Programme Mentality:
  • Fasting for events but feasting after
  • Result: Empty pulpits on regular Sundays

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How to Maintain Overflow

1. Schedule Spiritual IV Drips

• After every outflow:
  • 24-hour prayer retreat (like Jesus)
  • Scripture immersion (Jeremiah 15:16)

2. Recognize Drain Symptoms

• Emotional: Irritability (like Moses in Numbers 20:10)
• Spiritual: Formulaic prayers (no fresh unction)
• Physical: Exhaustion masking as “sacrifice”

3. Build Anointing Reserves

• Daily Habits:
  • Tongues (1 Corinthians 14:18)
  • Worship (Psalm 92:1-2)
  • Silence (Psalm 46:10)

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Prayer for Sustained Anointing

“Father, make me addicted to Your presence! After every spiritual assignment, drag me back to the secret place. Let my ‘Carmels’ never end in collapse, but in greater refills, until I’m unstoppably anointed for life, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Post-Ministry Protocol: After next sermon/healing, fast 1 meal to recharge
2. Anointing Journal: Record depletion signs and refill methods that work for you
3. Accountability Partner: Have someone check your spiritual vitality weekly

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Conclusion: The Refilled Life

Daddy Adeboye’s warning is clear: Anointing without maintenance leads to ministry malpractice.

“Your last miracle is only as powerful as your next prayer session. Stay plugged in!”

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TOPIC: DON’T ALLOW DISCOURAGEMENT

MEMORISE

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
1 Samuel 30:6

READ: Numbers 11:4-17

4 And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?
5 We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:
6 But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.
7 And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.
8 And the people went about, and gathered it, and ground it in mills, or beat it in a mortar, and baked it in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.
9 And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.
10 Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the Lord was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

11 And Moses said unto the Lord, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?
12 Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?
13 Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.
14 I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.

15 And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.
16 And the Lord said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.
17 And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 10 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, the Israelites were murmuring and weeping, saying, “We want meat; we are tired of eating manna.” They had been murmuring consistently for 40 years, and Moses had been coping, but this time around, he told God,

“I didn’t give birth to these people. Why are You asking me to carry their burden? Kill me because I’m tired of all this.”

God replied, “Since you say the burden is too much, get me 70 men, and I’ll take of the spirit on you and put it on them.”

When you think about the fact that the anointing upon Moses was divided by 70, you’ll realise that the new Moses was less anointed than the previous one. Because of this, not long after that, in Numbers 20:7-12, the man God Himself described as the meekest man on the earth (Numbers 12:3) erupted in anger. The anointing that had allowed him to cope for 40 years had been depleted due to his words during a time of discouragement.

Discouragement can make people say things that would limit them in life and negatively impact their destiny.

Elijah also allowed his words in a time of discouragement to put an abrupt end to his ministry. After calling down fire on Mount Carmel, Jezebel threatened him, and he fled.

He became so discouraged as he ran away that he asked God to kill him. Thankfully, God didn’t fulfil his wish; instead, He sent an angel to feed him (1 Kings 19:1-8). Afterwards, however, He gave him his last assignment to anoint Jehu, Hazael, and Elisha, his replacement (1 Kings 19:15-16). His ministry ended when he allowed discouragement to make him say the wrong things. John the Baptist also got so discouraged that he began to doubt everything he had earlier declared.

He had declared concerning Jesus, “Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Yet, he was the same person who sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the One to come or should we look for another?” (Luke 7:19-20). Not long after that, he was beheaded (Luke 9:7-9).

Beloved, while you cannot stop discouraging circumstances from happening, you can choose how to respond to them. Like David, you can encourage yourself in the Lord, as seen in today’s memory verse. God is able to keep you from falling (Jude 1:24). He is also able to give you a mighty turnaround, but you must put your trust in Him. He is more than able to see you through any discouraging circumstances that may come your way.

OPEN HEAVEN 10 AUGUST KEY POINT

Do not allow discouragement to make you say the wrong things.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 22-24

HYMN 21: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 10 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: 1 Samuel 30:6

“And David was greatly distressed… but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”
This verse reveals the antidote to discouragement—not denial of pain, but active faith that turns to God in crisis.

BIBLE READING: Numbers 11:4-17

This passage exposes three dangers of discouragement:

1. v.4-6: Complaint corrupts memory (forgetting God’s miracles)
2. v.10-11: Frustration distorts perspective (Moses’ death wish)
3. v.16-17: Compromise dilutes anointing (the 70-elders “solution”)

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The High Cost of Discouragement

Daddy Adeboye’s teaching traces how discouragement sabotaged giants of faith:

1. Moses: The Depleted Anointing (Numbers 11:17)

• 40 Years of Patience → One Moment of Despair
• Result:
  • Lost exclusive access to God (Numbers 12:8 → 20:12)
  • Forfeited Promised Land entry

2. Elijah: The Premature Exit (1 Kings 19:4)

• After Mount Carmel Victory → Jezebel’s Threat
• Fatal Words: “Take my life”
• Consequence:
  • Anointed his replacement (Elisha)
  • Ministry ended abruptly (2 Kings 2:11)

3. John the Baptist: The Faith Collapse (Luke 7:19)

• From Bold Proclamation → Doubtful Question
• Outcome: Beheaded without seeing Christ’s resurrection

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How to Overcome Discouragement

1. Follow David’s Pattern (1 Samuel 30:6)

• Step 1: Acknowledge distress (“David was greatly distressed”)
• Step 2: Self-leadership (“encouraged himself”)
• Step 3: Divine focus (“in the LORD his God”)

2. Guard Your Words (Proverbs 18:21)

• Moses’ Mistake: “Kill me!” (Numbers 11:15)
• Better Response: “Lord, I’m overwhelmed—show me Your way” (Exodus 33:13)

3. Reframe Your Perspective

• Israel’s Error: Saw manna as boring (Numbers 11:6)
• Truth: It was angelic food (Psalm 78:25)!

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Prayer for Unshakable Faith

*”Father, make me discouragement-proof! When storms come, let my first response be to encourage myself in You. Renew my anointing like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31), and silence every death-wish word trying to escape my lips, in Jesus’ name!”*

Action Steps

1. Create a “Faith Bank”: Write down 10 past victories—read them when discouraged
2. Fast from Complaints: Go 24 hours without murmuring (Philippians 2:14)
3. Prophesy Life: When tempted to speak despair, declare Psalm 27:13-14 aloud

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Conclusion: The Encouraged Remnant

Daddy Adeboye’s warning is clear: Discouragement is a thief of destiny, but those who encourage themselves in God:

• Preserve their anointing (unlike Moses)
• Extend their ministry (unlike Elijah)
• Die with faith intact (unlike John the Baptist)

“Your darkest hour is God’s setup for your greatest comeback—if you don’t speak defeat over it.”

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OPEN HEAVEN 9 AUGUST 2024 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: AVOID LEAKAGES

MEMORISE

Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.
Song of Solomon 2:15

READ: Judges 16:1-21

1 Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her.
2 And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.
3 And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron.
4 And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.
5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him; and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

6 And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.
7 And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.
8 Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
9 Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.
10 And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.

11 And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.
12 Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And there were liers in wait abiding in the chamber. And he brake them from off his arms like a thread.
13 And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.
14 And she fastened it with the pin, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awaked out of his sleep, and went away with the pin of the beam, and with the web.
15 And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.

16 And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;
17 That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.
18 And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.
19 And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.
20 And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the Lord was departed from him.

21 But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 9 AUGUST 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Over the past few days, I have been discussing being filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit.

If a person can be filled, it then means there is a possibility of being empty. Talking about the possibility of emptiness brings me to the possibility of leakages. There are various ways to empty a container; one is to pour all its content out at once, and another could be to puncture the container so that the content begins to leak until it is totally drained.

Most times, when satan wants to attack a believer who is full of the Holy Spirit, he doesn’t launch an all-out attack. The devil is wary of the impact of the anointing; therefore, when he wants to attack such believers, he looks for subtle ways to empty them of the anointing. He looks for little cracks in their lives that he can exploit to cause them to lose the anointing gradually until they become empty – then, he strikes.

Believers who toy with sin will first experience a leakage of the anointing, and if they do not repent, it will ultimately lead to death (Romans 6:23). A believer might still be functioning in the gifts of the Spirit, but if he or she is involved in secret sins, the anointing will begin to leak.

The problem with leakage from a container is that the time it is discovered is usually when the remaining content has become too little to be useful or when the container is totally empty; by then, it is already late. When Samson said, “I will arise and go out as before” (Judges 16:20), he didn’t know that the anointing had departed from him. The discovery that the anointing is gone often happens when the devil has achieved his goal, and it can only take the special grace of God for the believer to be restored.

…it is high time to awake out of sleep… let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Romans 13:77-12

Beloved, if you have been toying with sin, this is the time to wake up. Those toying with sin are courting destruction. Nobody may know what you are doing in secret, but God knows, and you can be sure that the devil knows too.

Solomon spoke about little foxes that spoil vines in today’s memory verse. If you have been committing secret sins, please deal with them now before they destroy you.

OPEN HEAVEN 9 AUGUST KEY POINT

Secret sins will cause a leakage of the anointing and eventually destroy a believer.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Jeremiah 18-21

HYMN 34: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 9 AUGUST 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Song of Solomon 2:15

“Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.”
This verse warns against seemingly small compromises—the “little foxes” of sin that quietly destroy spiritual fruitfulness and drain the anointing.

BIBLE READING: Judges 16:1-21

Samson’s tragedy reveals three stages of anointing leakage:

1. v.1-3: Presumption (playing with temptation)
2. v.4-17: Deception (underestimating Delilah’s persistence)
3. v.18-21: Empty Power (“He did not know the LORD had departed”)

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The Danger of Anointing Leakage

Daddy Adeboye’s message exposes how the enemy drains spiritual power:

1. Satan’s Strategy Against the Anointed

• Not Direct Attacks: The devil uses gradual erosion (like termites).
• Target Areas:
  • Secret Sins (Psalm 90:8)
  • Unforgiveness (Mark 11:25-26)
  • Pride (James 4:6)

2. The Samson Syndrome (Judges 16:20)

Stage	Samson’s Error	Modern Equivalent
Leakage	Toying with Delilah	Flirting with sin (e.g., porn, gossip)
Warning	Broken cords (v.9,12)	Diminished spiritual sensitivity
Empty	“I will go out as before”	Performing ministry without power

3. The Fox Factor (Song of Solomon 2:15)

• Little Foxes = “Harmless” habits that:
  • Steal prayer time
  • Justify “white lies”
  • Breed complacency

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How to Seal Every Leak

1. Daily Integrity Checks (Lamentations 3:40)

• Ask:
  • “Is there any hidden compromise?”
  • “Does my private life match my public ministry?”

2. Zero Tolerance for “Little” Sins

• Respond Like Joseph: Flee at the first hint of temptation (Genesis 39:12)
• Pray David’s Prayer: “Cleanse me from secret faults” (Psalm 19:12)

3. Guard Your Anointing Like Elisha

• Stayed with Elijah to the end (2 Kings 2:2-6)
• Rejected distractions (2 Kings 2:16-18)

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Prayer for Restoration

“Father, expose every hidden crack draining Your power from me! Deliver me from Samson’s blindness to my own leaks. Restore the joy of Your salvation (Psalm 51:12) and seal me with fresh fire, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps

1. Fast 1 Day Weekly: To detox from spiritual leaks (Isaiah 58:6)
2. Accountability Partner: Confess one struggle to a trusted believer (James 5:16)
3. Anointing Audit: List areas where your spiritual power feels diminished—repent & rededicate

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Conclusion: Stay Full, Stay Dangerous

Daddy Adeboye’s warning is clear: The enemy fears anointed believers—so he works to empty them quietly.

“Don’t let ‘little’ sins turn you into a walking empty tank. The same Delilahs you play with today will shave your strength tomorrow.”

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