Category: Open Heaven Devotional

The Open Heaven 25 April 2025 devotional for today is ABOVE BARRIERS. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ABOVE BARRIERS

MEMORISE
The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.
Habakkuk 3:19

READ: 1 Kings 18:41-46

41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
43 And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
44 And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down that the rain stop thee not.
45 And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.
46 And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

 Humans are normally subject to the laws of nature. For example, this is why it is ordinarily impossible for people to walk on water due to the law of gravity. At times, however, the laws of nature can be suspended so that they do not act as a barrier to God’s children.

Matthew 14:22-32 tells us that Peter walked on water. When he began to sink, he cried out, and Jesus grabbed his hand. After that, they both walked back to the boat on the water. The law of gravity was suspended for Peter.

When God gets involved in a situation, the laws of nature can be suspended. In Acts 12:5-11, when the angel came to release Peter from prison, the chains that were used to bind him dropped off by themselves, and the prison doors opened of their own accord. I pray that if there are doors that have been locked against you, they will open of their own accord because of the Holy Spirit, and you will reach heights that your enemies do not want you to get to, in Jesus’ name. If you continue reading that account in Acts 12, you will discover that when Herod sent for Peter to be brought out for execution, the guards reported that they could not find him, and Herod commanded that they should be executed instead. God is about to spring a surprise on your enemies, in Jesus’ name.

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. Isaiah 40:31

When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, He will make you mount up with wings like an eagle to rise above all barriers in your path. He will remove every embargo that the devil may have placed on you and every limitation that he may have put on your family and business. He will also make your feet like a hind’s feet and set you upon your high places (Psalm 18:33). A hind is a female deer, and she can run securely in very rough terrains. Nothing limits or hinders her from running on very dangerous grounds.

Where other animals will stumble and fall, a hind will run freely without any stress. I pray for you right now; the Holy Spirit will lift you above every limitation in your life, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, please come upon me afresh and break every barrier around me, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Kings 19-21

HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 25 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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The devotional for today, anchored on Habakkuk 3:19 (“The Lord God is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and He will make me to walk upon mine high places”), reveals how God suspends natural laws to elevate His children beyond limitations. Through biblical examples and prophetic declarations, we see that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to defy impossibilities.

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1. God Suspends Natural Laws for His Children

Biblical Examples:

• Peter Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-32)
  • Natural Law (Gravity) → Supernatural Override (Divine Empowerment)
  • Lesson: When we fix our eyes on Jesus, we transcend human limitations (Hebrews 12:2).
• Peter’s Prison Break (Acts 12:5-11)
  • Chains fell off, gates opened supernaturally – no human effort.
  • Prophetic Promise: “Every locked door in your life will open of its own accord!”

Application:

• Are you facing a “law of nature” situation (health, finances, oppression)?
• Pray for God to intervene—He specializes in sudden breakthroughs (Isaiah 43:19).

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2. The Holy Spirit Lifts You Above Limitations

Key Scriptures:

• Isaiah 40:31: “They that wait upon the Lord shall mount up with wings as eagles.”
  • Eagles soar above storms—the Spirit empowers you to rise above adversity.
• Psalm 18:33: “He makes my feet like hinds’ feet.”
  • A hind (deer) runs swiftly and securely on rocky terrain.
  • Prophetic Declaration: “The Holy Spirit will give you stability and speed in difficult places!”

Modern Parallels:

• Career stagnation? God will promote you beyond man’s timeline.
• Sickness? Divine healing defies medical reports.
• Spiritual warfare? Chains of addiction/oppression will break suddenly.

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3. God’s Surprises for Your Enemies

• Herod’s Plot Backfired (Acts 12:18-19):
  • Peter escaped → Guards executed.
  • Divine Justice: “God will shame those opposing your destiny.”
• Elijah Outran a Chariot (1 Kings 18:46):
  • Supernatural speed—Ahab’s chariot (symbol of human power) was outpaced by the Spirit.

Prayer Point:
“Lord, surprise my enemies! Let every evil plan against me boomerang, in Jesus’ name!”

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4. How to Walk in This Supernatural Grace

1. Wait on the Lord (Isaiah 40:31)
   • Not passive waiting—but active faith (prayer, worship, obedience).
2. Stay Focused on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)
   • Peter sank when he looked at the waves—distractions breed fear.
3. Expect the Impossible (Mark 9:23)
   • The God of Peter, Elijah, and Paul is your God!

Prophetic Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, clothe me with Your power (Luke 24:49). Give me hind’s feet to climb every mountain and eagle’s wings to fly above every storm. Where men say ‘impossible,’ let me say ‘possible with God!’ In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

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Conclusion: You Are Built for the Extraordinary

• Natural laws govern the world, but the Spirit governs YOU (Romans 8:14).
• Your “high places” (destiny) are accessible—not by might, but by His Spirit (Zechariah 4:6).

Final Charge:

• Today: Declare “No limitation can hold me—I am Spirit-empowered!”
• This Week: Step out in faith (like Peter on water) and watch God move.
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The Open Heaven 24 April 2025 devotional for today is BECOMING A WONDER II. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BECOMING A WONDER II

MEMORISE
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 10:38

READ: Luke 13:10-17

10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 24 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

I will conclude the teaching I started yesterday by narrating one of my experiences. Years ago, the Nigerian government wanted to ensure that all the people being paid pensions were still alive, so they directed all pensioners to show up in a particular place. I decided to also go since l had retired from the university as a lecturer.

While I was there, a woman, who was also a pensioner, saw me and began to scream. She said that she had been pregnant for about 14 years, and she wanted me to pray for her. l laid my hands on her, prayed a simple prayer, and she delivered right there in that office. The people around there began to wonder who l was. When the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will become a wonder.

The Holy Spirit releases captives and sets people free to do God’s will. During Jesus’ human ministry, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Him, and he performed many mighty miracles. In today’s Bible reading, a woman, who had been bent over for eighteen years because of a spirit of infirmity, received her freedom and stood upright. She had been limited In what she could see and do, yet when Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, laid His hands on her, she stood uprignt immediately and glorified God. The people around also rejoiced for the glorious thing that had been done.

At another time, Jesus met a man who had an infirmity for thirty-eight years. Immediately, Jesus told him to rise, take up his bed, and walk (John 5:1-9). In another place He restored a madman who lived among the tombs to his right mind (Mark 5:1-15). He also raised Lazarus, who had been dead for four days (John 11:1-44). Jesus went about doing good because the Holy Spirit was upon Him (Acts 10:38). When He comes upon you, you will also go about doing good, healing the sick, and delivering those who are oppressed by the devil.

The Holy Spirit, however, doesn’t force people or try to make unwilling vessels a wonder in their world. Are you a willing vessel? Are you willing to do His will and obey His every command? I pray that you will come into an unusual dimension of the Holy Spirit, and through you, He will perform great and mighty wonders, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, I yield myself to You; please make me a wonder, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Kings 17-18

HYMN 7: I AM THINE O LORD.

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 24 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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Today’s devotional, anchored on Acts 10:38, emphasizes how Jesus – anointed by the Holy Spirit – went about doing good, healing the oppressed, and setting captives free. Through biblical accounts and personal testimony, we learn that the same Spirit empowers believers today to continue Christ’s ministry of liberation.

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1. The Holy Spirit Makes You a Wonder (Personal Testimony)

• The 14-Year Pregnancy Miracle:
  • A woman’s supernatural deliverance in a pension office demonstrates God’s power through yielded vessels.
  • Key Lesson: When the Spirit moves, even “ordinary” moments become divine encounters(1 Corinthians 2:4-5).
• Application:
  • Your identity in Christ isn’t defined by your profession (lecturer, doctor, etc.) but by the Spirit’s presence in you (Romans 8:19).
  • Expect God to use you unexpectedly.

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2. Jesus’ Model: Spirit-Empowered Liberation (Luke 13:10-17)

• The Bent Woman:
  • 18 years of bondage → instant freedom under Jesus’ hands (Luke 13:12-13).
  • Religion criticized, but heaven rejoiced (v. 17).
• Other Examples:
  • 38-year infirmity healed (John 5:8).
  • Demonized man restored (Mark 5:15).
  • Lazarus raised (John 11:44).
• Key Insight:
  • All these miracles flowed from the Holy Spirit’s anointing (Acts 10:38).
  • Jesus’ ministry is our blueprint (John 14:12).

Application:

• Pray for the Spirit’s boldness to confront “incurable” situations (Acts 4:29-31).
• Reject religious traditions that hinder deliverance (Mark 7:13).

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3. The Holy Spirit Works Through Willing Vessels

• The Spirit Doesn’t Force:
  • He seeks obedient, available hearts (Isaiah 6:8).
  • Example: The disciples’ transformation from fear (John 20:19) to boldness (Acts 2:14).
• Modern Parallel:
  • Are you making excuses (Moses in Exodus 4:10)?
  • Or surrendering like Mary (Luke 1:38)?

Self-Examination:

1. Am I willing to be interrupted for divine assignments (like Jesus with the bent woman)?
2. Do I prioritize human approval over obedience to the Spirit (Galatians 1:10)?

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4. How to Walk in This Anointing

1. Seek Intimacy with the Spirit (John 15:5).
   • Pray in tongues (Jude 1:20), worship, and study Scripture.
2. Step Out in Faith (Mark 16:17-18).
   • Like Peter’s shadow (Acts 5:15) or Paul’s handkerchiefs (Acts 19:12), God uses what you yield.
3. Expect Opposition but Press On (2 Timothy 3:12).
   • Jesus faced critics (Luke 13:14)—don’t let resistance stop you.

Prophetic Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, clothe me with Your power (Luke 24:49). Make me a conduit of healing, deliverance, and miracles—for Your glory alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

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Conclusion: You Are Anointed for This Hour

• The same Spirit who raised Christ lives in you (Romans 8:11).
• Your “pension office” (mundane place) can become a revival ground.

Final Charge:

• Today, lay hands on someone (Mark 16:18).
• This week, confront a “bent” situation (sickness, despair, bondage) with Spirit-backed authority.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… to proclaim liberty to the captives…” (Luke 4:18). Now, He’s upon YOU!

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The Open Heaven 23 April 2025 devotional for today is BECOMING A WONDER I. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BECOMING A WONDER I

MEMORISE
l am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
Psalm 71:7

READ: Acts 3:1-11

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 23 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, after God healed the lame man, everyone looked on in amazement because they had just witnessed something wonderful. Another wonder happened in Acts 5:14-16 as Peter’s shadow healed the sick.

Likewise, in Acts 19:11-12, God performed special miracles through Paul such that his handkerchiefs and aprons healed the sick. Who turned them into such a wonder? The simple answer is the Holy Spirit.

When I was a lecturer at the University of Lagos, the dean of my faculty was Late Professor Chike Obi, a renowned mathematician. God later called me into full-time ministry and I resigned from the university system. After some years, Professor Obi, who was now retired, travelled all the way from his hometown to Redemption City to pay me a visit. I wasn’t at home, but he met my wife, and he told her that he would return. The next time he came, he saw me and said, “I just wanted to be sure that it is the same Adeboye that I knew who is now making waves all over the world.” I replied, “I am the same person, but the Adeboye you knew is a mathematician; the one before you now is a carrier of the Holy Spirit, and He makes a difference.”

In Psalm 71, David praised God for all He had done for him, and in verse 7, which is our memory verse, he testified that he had become a wonder. People who encounter the Holy Spirit become wonders to their world.

Just as He turned the disciples, countless fathers in the faith, and even me into a wonder, He can do the same for you.

Before I joined RCCG, I experienced a lot of hardship despite all my degrees and qualifications. However, when I surrendered my life to Jesus and the Holy Spirit came upon me, I began to experience the supernatural wonders of God’s kingdom. Difficult things became easy, and the seemingly impossible became possible.

One of my daughters was told by doctors that she would never give birth because her womb was too small to nurture a child to the point of delivery. She kept having miscarriages, but the Holy Spirit stepped in and decided to make her a wonder unto many. She got pregnant again, carried the pregnancy to the point of delivery, and when she delivered, she gave birth to quadruplets. I prophesy that you will have a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit that will transform you into a wonder, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, please fill me afresh and make me a wonder unto many, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Kings 14-16

HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 23 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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The devotional for today centers on Psalm 71:7, where David declares, “I have become as a wonder to many, but You are my strong refuge.” Through biblical examples and personal testimonies, we see how the Holy Spirit elevates believers from obscurity to supernatural impact.

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1. The Holy Spirit Makes You a Sign and Wonder (Acts 3-5, 19)

• Peter and John: A lame man healed at the temple gate (Acts 3:1-11).
• Peter’s shadow: Delivered multitudes (Acts 5:15).
• Paul’s handkerchiefs: Carried healing power (Acts 19:11-12).
• Key Insight: These weren’t natural abilities – the Spirit worked through surrendered vessels.

Application:

• You are a candidate for divine wonders. The same Spirit lives in you (1 Corinthians 3:16).
• Expect God to use even “ordinary” things (your words, prayers, or presence) to manifest His power.

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2. The Holy Spirit Redefines Your Identity (Personal Testimony)

Daddy Adeboye transformation:

• From “Professor Adeboye” (mathematician) to “Daddy G.O.” (global minister).
• Key Difference: The Holy Spirit’s empowerment (Acts 1:8).

Modern Parallel:

• Your past (education, struggles, or limitations) doesn’t limit your future.
• Surrender to the Spirit, and He will rewrite your story (2 Corinthians 5:17).

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3. The Holy Spirit Turns Impossibilities into Testimonies (Daughter’s Miracle)

• Medical verdict: “Barren” → Holy Spirit’s verdict: “Mother of quadruplets!”
• Principle: “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God” (Luke 18:27).

Encouragement:

• Are you facing a “hopeless” situation (health, finance, family)?
• The Spirit specializes in defying odds (Isaiah 43:19).

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4. How to Become a Wonder

1. Surrender Fully to Christ (John 3:30).
   • The disciples left fishing nets; the writer left academia.
2. Cultivate the Spirit’s Presence (Ephesians 5:18).
   • Pray in tongues, worship, obey His promptings.
3. Step Out in Faith (Mark 16:17-18).
   • Peter spoke to the lame man; Paul sent handkerchiefs.

Prophetic Declaration:
“Every area of your life labeled ‘impossible’—career, health, family—will become a testimony that silences mockers, in Jesus’ name!”

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Conclusion: You Are God’s Masterpiece

• Natural talents + Holy Spirit = Supernatural impact.
• Your “ordinary” life + God’s touch = A wonder to your generation.

Final Charge:

• Pray: “Holy Spirit, overshadow me. Make me a sign of Your power in my world!”
• Act: Like Peter at the Beautiful Gate, speak to your “lame” situation today.

Key Takeaway: The world awaits the wonders God will do through YOU (John 14:12). Will you let Him use you?

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8).

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The Open Heaven 22 April 2025 devotional for today is BECOMING A TERROR TO THE DEVIL. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BECOMING A TERROR TO THE DEVIL

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

READ: Judges 16:1-3

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.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 22 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Why did a whole army choose to wait until morning to attack just one man as we read in today’s Bible text? I believe it was because they were afraid of Samson, and they knew they would need light in case he turned on them and they had to run. Who can make you a terror to the forces of darkness and use you to force open the gates of a city for the light of the gospel to flood in? The answer is the Holy Spirit.

I recall when we first started to hold crusades across Nigeria in our hunger to do God’s work.

We would call all the ministers together at our chosen location, feed them, and explain that we wanted to hold a crusade in their city. They would come, eat our food, promise their full cooperation, and on the day of the crusade, they would all fix programmes in their churches so there would be nobody to attend our crusade. After some time, out of frustration, I told God, “Father, I want to do your work, but I’m spending and being spent without getting results.” God replied, “The fault is yours; you’re trying to do my work without the Holy Spirit.”

When secret cults were beginning to take over Nigerian universities, the Holy Spirit ministered to me to take the Holy Ghost Service to the universities. I started with the University of Ibadan, and when we told them we were hosting a Holy Ghost Service, all the students, lecturers, and the Vice-Chancellor came out.

To make matters interesting, as I took the microphone that day, the rain began. Although we were in the open, no one left, not even the Vice-Chancellor! When we asked those who wanted to forsake their secret societies to come forward, because the Holy Spirit was there, thousands of people came out.

Beloved, above all you do, cultivate an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, and He will not only empower you but will also transform your life. For example, before I became born again, I lived in fear and could not visit my village because I was afraid of the forces of darkness there. Nowadays, however, I announce my visits ahead because I have been empowered by my intimacy with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will make you a terror to the kingdom of darkness as He did with the early disciples (Acts 17:6) if you surrender your life to Jesus Christ and build an intimate relationship with Him.

KEY POINT:

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to destroy the works of the devil.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Kings 11-13

HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

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Today’s devotional anchors on Isaiah 61:1, where the Spirit of the Lord empowers His servants to proclaim liberty and break chains. Through the examples of Samson and Daddy Adeboye’s personal experiences, we see how the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary believers into agents of divine disruption against darkness.

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1. The Holy Spirit Makes You a Terror to Darkness (Judges 16:1-3)

• Samson’s enemies feared him so much that an entire army hesitated to attack him at night (Judges 16:2). Why?
  • Supernatural strength: The Spirit empowered him to tear city gates apart (Judges 16:3).
  • Divine intimidation: The kingdom of darkness trembles at Spirit-filled believers (James 4:7; Acts 19:15).
• Application:
  • You are not weak—the same Spirit lives in you (Romans 8:11).
  • Your presence should unsettle demonic strongholds (Luke 10:19).

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2. Human Effort Fails Without the Holy Spirit

Pastor Adeboye recounts early ministry struggles:

• Crusades flopped because of competition and lack of unity.
• God’s rebuke: “You’re trying to do My work without the Holy Spirit.”
• Lesson: Programs, strategies, and resources mean nothing without the Spirit’s power(Zechariah 4:6).

Modern Parallel:

• Are you striving in ministry, business, or family life in your own strength? Surrender to the Spirit’s leading.

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3. The Holy Spirit Brings Breakthroughs (University Crusade Testimony)

• At the University of Ibadan:
  • Rain fell, but no one left—a sign of divine hunger (John 6:37).
  • Thousands renounced secret cults because the Spirit convicted them (John 16:8).
• Key Insight:
  • Where the Spirit is, there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17).
  • Cultural strongholds crumble when the Church operates in the Spirit’s authority.

Application:

• Pray for Holy Ghost invasions in schools, workplaces, and governments.
• Expect divine interruptions when you step out in faith.

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4. Intimacy with the Holy Spirit Transforms Your Life

Daddy Adeboye’s personal transformation:

• From fear to boldness: Once afraid of village witchcraft, now he announces his visits to challenge darkness.
• From powerless to empowered: Like the early disciples (Acts 4:13), intimacy with the Spirit makes you unshakeable.

How to Cultivate This Intimacy:

1. Surrender daily (Galatians 5:25).
2. Pray in the Spirit (Jude 1:20).
3. Obey His promptings (Acts 8:29).

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Conclusion: You Are Called to Be a Gatebreaker

• Samson tore gates open—the Church must force open spiritual gates for the Gospel (Matthew 16:18).
• The Holy Spirit is your advantage: Stop relying on human methods; let Him lead.

Final Challenge:

• Ask for fresh fire (Acts 4:31).
• Step into your identity: You are a terror to hell and a carrier of light (Matthew 5:14).

Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, overshadow me. Make me a bold witness, break every chain through me, and use me to flood dark places with Your light. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

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The Open Heaven 21 April 2025 devotional for today is ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE

MEMORISE
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:35

READ: Judges 14:5-19

5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
6 And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.
7 And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
8 And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion.
9 And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion.
10 So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do.

11 And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
12 And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
13 But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
14 And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle.
15 And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father’s house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?

16 And Samson’s wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee?
17 And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people.
18 And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion? and he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.
19 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father’s house.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 21 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, the Spirit of God came mightily upon Samson, and he tore a lion apart with his bare hands. If you have ever come across a lion, you would know that what Samson did was no ordinary feat; it could only have been by the Holy Spirit. In Judges 15:11-15, when He was bound and delivered to his enemies, the Spirit of God came upon him mightily, and the ropes binding him fell off as if they had been burnt by fire. He then took the jawbone of an ass and killed 1,000 men with it. That was only possible because of the Holy Spirit.

David also achieved the impossible with the help of the Holy Spirit. After Samuel poured oil on him, the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward (1 Samuel 16:13), and the effect was tremendous. A mere shepherd boy went on to kill a lion, a bear, and a giant who was troubling his people and defying his God (1 Samuel 17:34-50).

As great as those things were, they were only the beginning of the wonders God would do in David’s life. At one time, Saul wanted to get him killed, so he asked him to get the foreskin of a hundred Philistines as bride price to marry his daughter. It was a suicide mission, but because the Spirit of God was upon David, he got two hundred foreskins and returned unharmed (1 Samuel 18:25-27). He did over and beyond what was required because of the Spirit of God upon him.

If you consider how far God has brought RCCG from a small church in the corner of a slum in a third-world country to having parishes in over 190 nations of the world and several thousands of hectares of land as campgrounds around the world – you will know that these seemingly impossible feats were only made possible by the help of the Holy Spirit. Just as the Holy Spirit helped Samson, David, and the RCCG as a church, He can help you also.

If God has told you about great and mighty things that He intends to achieve through you, or if you are faced with a seemingly impossible task, do not focus on your limitations; instead, ask the Holy Spirit to overshadow you as He did with Mary (Luke 1:35). He will supply you with the strength and wisdom you need to achieve the impossible because, with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, please come upon me and help me to achieve seemingly impossible feats for the kingdom, in Jesus’ name.

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2 Kings 9-10

HYMN 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

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Today’s devotional for today draws from Luke 1:35, where the angel tells Mary, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you.” This same Spirit empowered Samson, David, and the early RCCG – and He is available to empower you today.

1. The Holy Spirit Enables Supernatural Strength (Judges 14-15)

• Samson tore a lion apart (Judges 14:6) and killed 1,000 men with a jawbone (Judges 15:15). Humanly impossible—but “not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit” (Zechariah 4:6).
• Application: Are you facing a “lion” (a fierce problem)? The same Spirit that empowered Samson can give you supernatural strength to overcome.

2. The Holy Spirit Equips the Unlikely (1 Samuel 16-17)

• David, a young shepherd, defeated a lion, a bear, and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:34-37). How? “The Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward” (1 Samuel 16:13).
• Later, he doubled Saul’s demand (200 Philistine foreskins instead of 100—1 Samuel 18:27). The Spirit doesn’t just help us survive—He helps us exceed expectations.
• Application: Don’t disqualify yourself because of age, experience, or background. If God has called you, His Spirit will equip you.

3. The Holy Spirit Builds What Man Cannot (RCCG’s Testimony)

• From a small church in a Nigerian slum to global impact, RCCG’s growth is a modern-day Acts 2 miracle.
• Application: Whether it’s personal dreams or ministry vision, don’t limit God. What looks impossible is an opportunity for the Spirit to move (Matthew 19:26).

4. How to Access This Power

Open Heaven devotional for today highlights three keys:

1. Depend on the Spirit, not your ability (like Samson and David).
2. Step out in faith—David ran toward Goliath (1 Samuel 17:48).
3. Pray for the Spirit’s overshadowing (Luke 1:35).

Prayer Point:
“Holy Spirit, overshadow me! Fill me with Your power to do what I cannot do on my own. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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Conclusion: You Were Made for More

Samson, David, and RCCG’s story prove: God’s Spirit turns ordinary people into history-makers.

• Your “lion” (crisis) is an opportunity for God’s glory.
• Your “Goliath” (giant problem) will fall by His power.
• Your “small beginning” is a setup for a mighty testimony.

Final Challenge:

• Ask for fresh infilling of the Spirit daily (Ephesians 5:18).
• Act in faith—the Spirit moves when we step out.
• Expect God to do “exceedingly abundantly” above your plans (Ephesians 3:20).

The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead lives in you (Romans 8:11). What impossible thing will He do through you next?

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The Open Heaven 20 April 2025 devotional for today is THE VEIL IS TORN. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE VEIL IS TORN

MEMORISE
And the sun was darkened. and the veil ot the temple was rent in the midst
Luke 23:45

READ: Mark 15:25-39

25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, The King Of The Jews.
27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.
28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.
29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross.
31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.
36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.
37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.
38 And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.
39 And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 20 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

When Jesus died on the cross. the veil that separated us from God was torn. Matthew 27:5 says that when He died, the veil separating the Holy of Holies from everybody except the High Priest was torn from top to bottom. God himselt took the curtain separating us from Him and tore it.

Ephesians 2:12-16 says that the wall between us and God was broken by the blood of Jesus. His sacrifice meant that we could now come in contact with God; His death opened up a new era for humanity.

Now, everyone has full access to God through Jesus Christ. It is because of Jesus that I can call God “Daddy” It is because of Him that everyone anywhere regardless of their skin colour or social status can experience God’s presence.

Jesus died so you can have an intimate relationship with the Father. Is your relationship with God distant or intimate: Jesus died because He wants you to relate with the Father personally. To what extent have you opened your heart to God?

The torn veil signifies the destruction of everything that can keep us from enjoying God’s fullness. Are you sick in your body? Are you in the bondage of addictions? Are you tormented of demons? Jesus tore the veil so that you can access health, deliverance, peace and freedom.

You don’t have to continue struggling through life when you can enjoy all that Jesus death has made available to you. I pray that everything hindering you from enjoying good health and peace will be torn like that veil. in Jesus name.

The torn veil also signifies a new beginning. It means that the old has been taken away. You can now enjoy newness and fullness of life. While the vell remained in the temple, people lived under the old covenant, but as soon as it was torn mankind was ushered into a new covenant

Hebrews 12:24 says that Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant, and his blood speaks to us. As we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, may his blood speak better things into your life, and may you experience new beginnings in every area of your life where you need newness, in Jesus name.

Lastly, the veil represents Jesus’ body (Hebrews 10:19-20). His flesh was torn so that yours can be whole. I pray that from now on, you will experience wholeness in every area of your life, in Jesus’ name.

Happy Easter

ACTION POINT:

Spend some time thanking Jesus for His sacrifice on the cross and for taking away the veil.

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2 Kings 6-8

HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

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Today’s devotional centers on Luke 23:45 (and parallel passages like Matthew 27:51), where the temple veil was torn at Christ’s death. This was no small event—it symbolized a cosmic shift in humanity’s relationship with God.

1. The Veil Torn: The End of Separation

In the Old Testament, the veil separated the Holy of Holies (God’s presence) from the people. Only the high priest could enter, once a year, with blood sacrifices (Hebrews 9:7). But when Jesus died:

• God Himself tore the veil (Matthew 27:51)—signifying that the way to Him was now open.
• The barrier of sin was destroyed (Ephesians 2:14-16). No more need for animal sacrifices—Christ’s blood was enough.

Application:

• You don’t need a mediator (priest, pastor, or ritual) to reach God. Jesus is our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).
• Approach God boldly. If you feel distant from Him, remember—the veil is gone. You can call Him “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15).

2. The Torn Veil Means Full Access to God’s Blessings

The devotional for today highlights that Christ’s death didn’t just grant us prayer access—it unlocked healing, deliverance, peace, and freedom.

• Are you sick? Jesus bore your infirmities (Isaiah 53:5).
• In bondage? “If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed” (John 8:36).
• Tormented? Christ disarmed demons at the Cross (Colossians 2:15).

Prayer Point:
“Every hindrance to my health, peace, and breakthrough—be torn like the veil, in Jesus’ name!”

3. A New Covenant, A New Beginning

The torn veil marked the end of the Old Covenant (law, sacrifices) and the start of the New Covenant (grace, relationship).

• Hebrews 12:24 calls Jesus the “Mediator of the New Covenant.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 says we are “new creations” in Him.

Application:

• Let go of old guilt, shame, or legalism. You’re under grace!
• Expect newness. Just as Easter celebrates resurrection, expect fresh starts in your family, health, and purpose.

4. The Veil as Christ’s Body (Hebrews 10:19-20)

The veil wasn’t just cloth. It foreshadowed Christ’s flesh, torn for us. His suffering secured our wholeness.

• Physical body? By His stripes, we are healed (1 Peter 2:24).
• Emotional wounds? He was “bruised for our iniquities” (Isaiah 53:5).

Prayer Declaration:
“Jesus was broken so I could be whole. I receive total restoration—spirit, soul, and body!”

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Conclusion: Live in the Reality of the Torn Veil

This Easter, don’t just celebrate Christ’s death – live in its power!

• Draw near to God (Hebrews 10:22). No more distance!
• Claim your healing, freedom, and breakthroughs. The veil is gone—the blessings are yours!
• Walk in newness. The old is passed away (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Final Prayer:
“Father, thank You for tearing the veil. Help me live boldly in Your presence, walk in wholeness, and embrace the new things You’re doing in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

Happy Easter! He is risen and because He lives, we live victoriously!

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ADVERTISE JESUS

MEMORISE
And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
Luke 14:23

READ: John 4:1-39

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
3 He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
4 And he must needs go through Samaria.
5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.

7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?

13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.
17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
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.

25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?
28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,
29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
31 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.

33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?
34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.
38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.
39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 19 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Several years ago, we used to advertise and print fliers to announce upcoming services. If we did not have enough money for fliers, we would just use our mouths. Occasionally, we would get nails, empty bottles, and empty cans and beat them together as we sing and dance through the streets, telling people about an upcoming service. Sometimes, we would write the information for an upcoming service on blackboards and place them at different crossroads. If we saw an abandoned lorry covered with dust, we would write on the lorry, informing passers-by of upcoming services.

Today, God has given us more efficient and effective ways of communicating the gospel to people, and Luke 12:48 says that to whom much is given, much is expected.

I often say this: use every method you have to bring all your friends, relatives, and even enemies to Christ. I always say, “Phone them, text them, email them,” then I add jokingly, “iPhone them, iPad them, Facebook them, YouTube them, blog them, tweet them, uplink them, and even download them.”

When you see something on the internet that you want to save to your computer, you download it, so when I say ‘download them’, I mean, you know where they are, and you know where you want them to be, simply save them into the body of Christ.

Beloved, let God know that you will use everything He has given you to advertise Him: your smartphone, professional network, social media influence, etc. If you truly use all that you have for Him, He will trust you with more. Therefore, go all out to make sure you download everybody you can into the body of Christ. If you don’t know what to say to them, just invite them to services where you know that the Holy Ghost can arrest them. Use every means possible to bring people to Jesus.

In today’s Bible reading, the Samaritan woman brought her townspeople to Jesus. She didn’t use big grammar to try to convince them; she just told them, “Come and see a man who told me all the things that lever did. Is this not the Christ?” She used her testimony to download her people into Christ. You can also use testimonies of what God has done for you to bring people to Christ. Whenever God does anything for you, use the testimony as a tool to bring people to Him. Let your life be a billboard that points people to God always.

ACTION POINT:

Plant a seed of kindness in somebody’s life today.

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2 Kings 4-5

HYMN 20: STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS

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The devotional for today draws from Luke 14:23, where Jesus instructs, “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.” This underscores the urgency and necessity of evangelism—bringing souls into God’s kingdom by any means possible.

1. The Call to Innovative Evangelism

The writer reminisces about early evangelistic efforts—using fliers, blackboards, and even banging bottles to announce services. Though primitive, these methods were effective because they stemmed from passion and urgency for souls. Today, God has provided advanced tools (social media, smartphones, etc.), and believers must leverage them for greater reach (Luke 12:48).

Application:

• Use what you have. Not everyone has a pulpit, but everyone has a voice, a phone, or social media.
• Be creative. Just as the Samaritan woman simply said, “Come and see” (John 4:29), we don’t need theological expertise—just a willingness to point people to Jesus.

2. The Principle of Stewardship in Evangelism

Open Heaven devotional for today emphasizes stewardship. God expects us to use every resource (time, tech, influence) for His glory. If we faithfully use little, He entrusts us with more (Matthew 25:21).

Application:

• Maximize digital tools. “iPhone them, tweet them, download them”—meaning, engage people through every platform.
• Personal testimony is powerful. Like the Samaritan woman, share what God has done for you. Your story can “download” (save) others into Christ.

3. The Urgency of Soul-Winning

The phrase “download them into the body of Christ” is a modern metaphor for salvation. Just as downloading saves data, evangelism “saves” souls from destruction.

Application:

• Invite people to church. Sometimes, all it takes is an invitation for the Holy Spirit to convict them.
• Live as a “billboard” for Christ. Your life should advertise God’s goodness so others are drawn to Him.

Conclusion: A Charge to Action

The message is clear: God has equipped us; now we must act. Whether through social media, personal testimony, or simple invitations, we must “go all out” to bring souls to Jesus.

Final Encouragement:

• Start today. Who can you call, text, or invite?
• Be consistent. Evangelism isn’t a one-time event but a lifestyle.
• Trust God for results. Just as the Samaritan woman’s testimony brought many to Christ, yours can too.

“He that winneth souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30). Let’s be wise stewards of the Gospel in this digital age!

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OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ARE YOU A TRUE WITNESS?

MEMORISE
And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
Acts 5:32

READ: Acts 1:6-8

6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth

RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 18 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Acts 1:8, Jesus said that you will receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon you, and you will become a witness. A witness produces proof. When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you become someone who can produce proof that Jesus is the Saviour, the Healer, and the Deliverer because He will reveal these divine attributes through you.

Your lifestyle must reflect that Jesus is in you because He said that people will be known by their fruits (Matthew 7:16). Being a witness means showing what it means to be a genuine child of God. All parties involved in a court case are expected to invite witnesses who would make statements in their favour. The testimonies of the witnesses are expected to strengthen the argument of the parties that invited them. Your lifestyle as a witness of Christ should strengthen the faith of others, not weaken it. Your life should draw unbelievers to Jesus, not push them away from Him. Your primary task as the Lord’s witness is to follow Him sincerely and use everything He gives you to lead others to Him. Don’t be the reason people vow never to follow Jesus because, as a witness, your life has told lies about God’s nature and personality. Whenever your words and conduct speak lies about Jesus, you become a false witness.

While false witnesses tell lies about what they have seen, another set of people, whom Paul called false brethren, claim to have seen things they have not. They act as witnesses when they haven’t seen anything.

Paul spoke about the dangers he faced at the hands of false brethren (2 Corinthians 11:26).

Some of them came into the Galatian church and wanted to enslave the true believers there (Galatians 2:4); they came with high-sounding opinions that were contrary to God’s will. You must beware of false brethren because they carry a contrary spirit. They twist the message of Christ and turn the grace of God into a license for immorality (Jude 1:4). Such fellows say that once you have received Jesus, you can live anyhow because the grace of God covers you. They also feign godliness for their personal gain. Paul warned that we should withdraw from such people (1 Timothy 6:5).

Beloved, as Christ’s witness, you must be careful that your life doesn’t speak lies about Jesus, and you must also take care not to fall into the trap of those who profess to be witnesses of Christ but have never met Him.

REFLECTION:

Are you a true witness of Christ?

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2 Kings 1-3

HYMN 20: STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS

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Today’s devotional centers on the power and responsibility of being a witness for Christ. A witness, by definition, provides evidence—not just words, but a life that testifies to the truth of Jesus. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live in a way that proves Christ’s reality, but the enemy also raises false witnesses and false brethren to distort the Gospel.

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1. The True Witness: Power and Proof (Acts 1:8)

Jesus declared that the Holy Spirit would come upon His disciples, granting them power to be witnesses (Acts 1:8). A witness does not merely talk about Jesus but demonstrates His nature through:

• Miracles (Mark 16:17-18) – Signs following confirm the Gospel.
• Transformed Character (Galatians 5:22-23) – The fruit of the Spirit in daily life.
• Bold Testimony (Romans 1:16) – Unashamed proclamation of truth.

Lesson: Christianity is not just a philosophy; it is a life of supernatural evidence. If the Holy Spirit is truly in you, there should be proof (1 Thessalonians 1:5).

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2. The Danger of False Witnesses

Just as in a courtroom, false witnesses distort truth. The Open Heaven devotional for today warns of two types:

A. The Hypocrite (False in Lifestyle)

• Claim Christ but live contrary (Titus 1:16).
• Their actions weaken faith and repel unbelievers (Romans 2:24).
• Example: A believer who preaches holiness but indulges in secret sin.

B. The False Brethren (False in Doctrine – 2 Corinthians 11:26, Galatians 2:4)

• Pretend to be believers but twist Scripture.
• Teach license for sin (Jude 1:4) – “Grace covers all, so live as you please!”
• Promote legalism or heresy (Galatians 1:7-9).

Lesson:

• Examine your life: Does it align with Christ’s standards?
• Discern false brethren: They may use “spiritual” language but deny God’s power (2 Timothy 3:5).

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3. How to Be a Faithful Witness

1. Obey the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:32) – Power follows obedience.
2. Live with Integrity (1 Peter 2:12) – Let your life draw others to Jesus.
3. Guard Against Deception (1 John 4:1) – Test every teaching against Scripture.
4. Expose Falsehood (Ephesians 5:11) – Silence can imply endorsement.

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Final Warning and Encouragement

• To the Compromising Witness: Repent if your life “lies” about Jesus.
• To the Deceived: Flee from false brethren (1 Timothy 6:5).
• To the Faithful: Keep shining—the world needs authentic proof of Christ!

Prayer:
“Lord, fill me afresh with Your Spirit. Make me a true witness—pure in life, bold in testimony, and unwavering in truth. Expose every hypocrisy in me and protect me from deceptive influences. Use me to lead others to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Key Takeaway:
A true witness doesn’t just speak about Jesus—their life proves He is real.

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The Open Heaven 17 April 2025 devotional for today is DON’T HELP GOD. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: DON’T HELP GOD

MEMORISE
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5

READ: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,
2 Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
3 And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.
4 And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.
5 And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from Bethaven.

6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.
7 And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.
8 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.
9 And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering.
10 And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him.

11 And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that thou camest not within the days appointed, and that the Philistines gathered themselves together at Michmash;
12 Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the Lord: I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering.
13 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the Lord have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the Lord commanded thee.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Luke 1:26-38, an angel visited Mary and told her she was going to be pregnant and that she would give birth to a special son who was going to be great. Mary said, “That’s wonderful, but are you forgetting that I am not married yet? l have never known a man; how will a virgin conceive?” The angel said, “The Holy Ghost will handle that because, with God, nothing shall be impossible.” Imagine what could have happened if she tried to help the Lord by sleeping with a man, just like Sarah did when she encouraged Abraham to sleep with Hagar so He could have a child (Genesis 16:1-3).

Years ago, my wife and I were praying for a certain woman who was waiting for the fruit of the womb. After a while, she lost hope and consulted a witch doctor who made some charms for her, and she got pregnant. That was over twenty years ago; up until now, she has not delivered the baby. When you try to help God, you will play into the devil’s hands.

King Saul was another person who tried to help God. Shortly after he became king, the Philistines gathered together to fight Israel.

It was a difficult situation, and the people began to mount pressure on Saul to act.

Instead of waiting for Samuel to present the burnt offering, Saul decided to help God, so he overstepped his bounds into the priestly office and offered the sacrifice. When Samuel asked him why he tried to help God, he came up with excuses that he thought were valid. Those who try to help God always have excuses and reasons to do so, but this doesn’t stop them from bearing the consequences of their disobedience. Saul lost the throne because of this foolish act.

Beloved, do not try to help God; just do your part according to His word and leave the rest to Him. If you try to help Him, you will open yourself up to the devil’s manipulations and make grave mistakes. I have noticed from my walk with God that whenever He asks that you wait for Him, it is because there is something glorious on the way. Don’t get deceived by the flashy things the enemy tries to dangle in front of you to distract you or push you to ‘help God’. By trying to help Him, you might end up destroying the very things that you want Him to help you build.

KEY POINT:

Don’t try to help God. When you do, you might destroy the things that you want Him to help you build.

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1 Kings 21-22

HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 17 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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The Open Heaven devotional for today emphasizes a crucial spiritual principle: absolute trust in God’s timing and methods, even when His ways seem incomprehensible to human reasoning. The examples of Mary, Sarah, King Saul, and the barren woman illustrate the dangers of attempting to “help God” through human effort, impatience, or disobedience.

1. Mary vs. Sarah: Two Responses to Divine Promises

• Mary (Luke 1:26-38) received an impossible promise—a virgin conceiving the Messiah. Despite her confusion, she surrendered in faith: “Be it unto me according to thy word” (v. 38). She trusted God to fulfill His promise His way.
• Sarah (Genesis 16:1-3), on the other hand, grew impatient with God’s delay and orchestrated a human solution (Hagar). The result was Ishmael—a source of strife that still impacts the world today.

Lesson: When God gives a promise, wait for His timing. Human intervention often leads to complications.

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2. The Barren Woman and the Witch Doctor: A Cautionary Tale

Today’s devotional recounts a woman who, after waiting long for a child, turned to witchcraft. Though she appeared to “succeed” (she got pregnant), her victory was an illusion—she never delivered the baby. This mirrors the devil’s deception: he offers shortcuts that ultimately destroy (John 10:10).

Lesson: Desperation can lead to ungodly compromises. God’s delays are not denials (Habakkuk 2:3). The enemy’s counterfeit solutions bring bondage, not breakthrough.

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3. King Saul’s Fatal Mistake (1 Samuel 13:1-14)

Saul was commanded to wait for Samuel to offer the sacrifice before battle. But under pressure, he disobeyed and offered it himself. His excuses (v. 11-12) sounded reasonable, but disobedience is never justified. Samuel’s rebuke was severe:

“Thou hast done foolishly… thy kingdom shall not continue.” (v. 13-14)

Lesson:

• Obedience > Convenience. God’s instructions are non-negotiable.
• Pressure reveals character. Saul feared people more than God (Proverbs 29:25).
• Excuses don’t erase consequences. Many today justify sin with “good reasons,” but disobedience still carries a price.

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Practical Application: How to Avoid “Helping God”

1. Trust His Process – If God said it, He will do it (Numbers 23:19).
2. Reject Shortcuts – The devil’s “flashy offers” (power, quick money, sinful relationships) are traps.
3. Wait in Prayer, Not in Panic – Like David, say, “My soul, wait thou only upon God” (Psalm 62:5).
4. Remember: God’s Delays Have Purpose – He is preparing something greater (Isaiah 64:4).

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Final Encouragement

God doesn’t need our help—He demands our faith and obedience. Whether it’s a promise, a trial, or a calling, let God be God. As the devotional warns, trying to “help Him” can sabotage His plans for your life. Instead, “Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord” (Exodus 14:13).

Prayer:
“Lord, teach me to wait on You. Forgive me for every time I’ve tried to ‘help’ You with my own strength. I surrender my plans, fears, and impatience to You. Let Your will be done in Your time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Key Takeaway:
God’s ways are perfect. Don’t assist Him—obey Him.

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The Open Heaven 16 April 2025 devotional for today is BECOMING A VESSEL UNTO HONOUR. The author of this daily devotion is Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BECOMING A VESSEL UNTO HONOUR

MEMORISE
l indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Matthew 3:11

READ: Luke 1:26-38
26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.
32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

After reading today’s topic, you may ask, how do I become a vessel unto honour? The simple answer is that you need the Holy Spirit.

In 1 Samuel 16:1:11-13, God told Samuel, “I am sending you to Jesse’s house because I want to raise a king there.” Jesse didn’t present David initially because the entire family believed that David was not the kind of person who could become a king. However, as soon as David came, God said, “That is him.” Samuel poured oil on David’s head, and the Bible says that the Spirit of God came upon him. When the Spirit of God came upon the shepherd boy, he became who God wanted him to be – a king.

God has a great plan for your life, but you need the power of the Holy Spirit over your life to fulfil it.

In I Samuel 10:6, Samuel told Saul that the Spirit of God would come on him and he would prophesy; the Spirit of God turned an ordinary boy into a prophet. In Judges 13:1-25, an angel told a woman that she was going to give birth to a son and that he would be a judge in Israel.

After that son was born, the Bible says that the Spirit of God began to move him. When the Spirit of God comes on someone, the fellow becomes who God says he or she will be. In today’s Bible reading, when the angel told Mary, “You will have a son, and He will be the son of the Highest,” she asked, “How can this be since I know no man?” The angel gave her the ultimate solution to impossible cases: The Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit came upon her, she did the impossible; she conceived God and birthed Him into the world. She became a vessel unto honour because the Holy Spirit came upon her.

Are you struggling with sin? Do you find it difficult to spend time in God’s presence?

Do you lack the fire and zeal to live a holy life? Do you keep going back to your vomit of addictions? Cry out for the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is symbolised as fire, and when fire visits a place, nothing remains the same. When the Holy Spirit came upon Saul, the persecutor, he was changed into Paul, the apostle.

Beloved, the Holy Spirit sanctifies vessels for the Father’s highest purposes, and you need Him to become a chosen vessel unto honour.

PRAYER POINT:

Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me and use me for Your glory.

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1 Kings 19-20

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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 16 APRIL 2025 COMMENTARY

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1. The Holy Spirit: The Divine Catalyst for Destiny

The devotional for today begins by establishing that human potential is unlocked only by the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. Key examples:

• David (1 Samuel 16:13): A shepherd boy → Anointed king by the Spirit.
• Saul (1 Samuel 10:6): An ordinary man → Transformed into a prophet.
• Mary (Luke 1:35): A virgin → Chosen to birth the Messiah through the Spirit.

Key Insight:

• Natural gifting is insufficient for divine assignments. David’s musical skill (1 Samuel 16:18) didn’t make him king—the Spirit’s anointing did.

Application:
Pray: “Holy Spirit, overshadow me as You did Mary, and birth Your purpose through me!”

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2. The Process of Becoming a Vessel of Honor

The Open heaven devotional for today outlines three stages of Spirit-led transformation:

Stage	Example	Modern Application
Divine Selection	David (1 Sam. 16:12)	God calls the “unqualified” (1 Cor. 1:27-28).
Spirit Infilling	Samson (Judges 13:25)	Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
Purpose Fulfilment	Paul (Acts 9:17)	From persecutor to apostle.

Warning:

• Without the Spirit, destiny remains dormant (Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might nor by power”).

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3. The Holy Spirit’s Fire: Purifier and Empowerer

Today’s devotional emphasizes two works of the Spirit symbolized by fire:

1. Sanctification (Purifying Fire):
   • Burns away sin (Isaiah 6:6-7 – Live coal purification).
   • Breaks addictions (Romans 8:13 – “Put to death the deeds of the body”).
2. Empowerment (Igniting Fire):
   • Fuels boldness (Acts 4:31 – Disciples spoke with power).
   • Releases gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7-11 – Miracles, prophecy, etc.).

Prayer Strategy:
“Lord, baptize me in Your fire! Purify me and empower me for Your glory.”

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4. Mary’s Model: Surrender to the Impossible

Mary’s response to the angel (Luke 1:34-38) reveals:

• Human impossibility (“How can this be?”) meets divine possibility (“The Holy Spirit will come upon you”).
• Key Attitude: “Let it be to me according to Your word” (v. 38).

Modern Parallel:

• Career: A “nobody” becomes a gospel influencer through the Spirit.
• Family: A barren couple conceives after Spirit-led prayer.

Action Step:
Write down one “impossible” dream. Ask the Spirit to overshadow it.

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5. Prophetic Declarations for Your Transformation

The devotional closes with assurances:

1. “Your ‘shepherd boy’ season is ending—kingship begins!”
2. “Every addiction breaks now by the Spirit’s fire!”
3. “You are a chosen vessel for God’s glory!”

Stand on These Promises:

• “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you” (Acts 1:8).
• “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it” (Philippians 1:6).

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Final Thought: Your Turn for an Upper Room

The disciples waited 10 days for Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). Likewise:

• Your “upper room” (prayer, fasting, surrender) precedes your empowerment.
• Your “Paul moment” (radical transformation) is coming!

“The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead lives in YOU (Romans 8:11). Expect resurrection power in every dead area!”

Action Steps:

1. Fast for 1 day this week, seeking fresh infilling.
2. Study Acts 2 to understand Pentecostal power.
3. Testify when the Spirit manifests through you.

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