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The Open Heaven 29 July 2025 devotional for today is YOUR FUTURE.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 28 July 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOUR FUTURE

MEMORISE:
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Proverbs 4:18

READ: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 29 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Over the past two days, I discussed the relationship between your past and present.

Today, I will conclude the series by discussing about your future and how your present will impact it.

As a believer, your future is secure because only God controls the past, the present, and the future – He is Alpha and Omega. This is why Colossians 1:27 says, “
… Christ in you, the hope of glory:”

Furthermore, Isaiah 3:10 says,
“Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him…” These are promises from God, assuring you that your future will be alright.

Your future can be categorised into two: your future on earth and your future in eternity. If you’re a genuine Christian, you shouldn’t worry about tomorrow because God has promised to take care of you here on earth.

In John 14:13, Jesus said that if you ask anything in His name, it will be given to you. He said in Matthew 7:9-11 that even in our wicked state, we humans would never give our children stones when they ask for bread, so how would we not expect Him to give us every good thing that we ask Him for? As long as you are His child, God has promised that you will lack no good thing here on earth.

God has also promised to take care of you when you leave the earth. In John 14:1-3, Jesus said:

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

As a genuine child of God, when you leave this world, a mansion in a city made of pure gold is waiting for you in heaven (Revelation 21:18).

Beloved, if you haven’t given your life to Jesus Christ, you are in the kingdom of darkness, and you are courting double jeopardy. On earth, satan will have the right to make a mess of you because you belong to his kingdom, and in eternity, you will be in the lake of fire, far away from God, who is the source of all peace, joy, and light. 

If you haven’t given your life to Jesus, turn to Him right now because, outside Him, your future will be terrible (Isaiah 3:11).

OPEN HEAVEN 29 JULY 2025 KEY POINT

If you are in Christ and you remain in Him, your future is blessed.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Isaiah 50-52

HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 29 JULY 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Proverbs 4:18

“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.”

This verse paints a breathtaking picture of the believer’s future—not a flickering candle, but an ever-increasing radiance that culminates in eternal brilliance.

BIBLE READING: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Paul’s revelation about new creation realities confirms:

• v.17: Your past no longer defines you—Christ’s resurrection power rewrites your future
• v.16: Earthly perspectives fade as we embrace kingdom vision

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The Believer’s Double-Blessed Future

The devotional concludes with a triumphant declaration: In Christ, your earthly and eternal futures are secured by divine covenant.

1. Your Earthly Future: Guaranteed Provision

• The Father’s Promise (Matthew 7:9-11):
  • If imperfect parents give good gifts, how much more will your perfect Father?
  • “No good thing will He withhold…” (Psalm 84:11)
• Access Key:“Ask in My name” (John 14:13)
  • Not a blank check for greed, but kingdom-aligned petitions (James 4:3)

2. Your Eternal Future: Prepared Mansions

• Jesus’ Personal Project (John 14:2-3):
  • He’s actively preparing your heavenly dwelling
  • Materials: transparent gold, divine architecture (Revelation 21:18-21)
• Present Implications:
  • Live with eternal perspective (Colossians 3:1-2)
  • Let earthly trials fuel heavenly anticipation (2 Corinthians 4:17)

3. The Non-Believer’s Tragic Trajectory

• Double Jeopardy:
  1. Earthly Torment: Satan’s legal rights over the unsaved (Acts 26:18)
  2. Eternal Fire: Separation from God’s goodness (Revelation 21:8)
• Urgent Invitation:
  • “Today is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

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How to Walk Into Your Glorious Future

1. Daily Confession:
   • “My path grows brighter—I’m headed for my perfect day!” (Proverbs 4:18)
2. Kingdom Prioritization:
   • Seek God’s agenda first (Matthew 6:33)—earthly needs follow
3. Eternal Mindset:
   • Invest in what lasts forever (souls, godly character)

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Warning Against Presumption

• False Assurance:
  • Not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” enters heaven (Matthew 7:21)
  • True believers bear fruit (John 15:8)
• Carnal Christianity:
  • Living like the world while claiming Christ risks “I never knew you” (Matthew 7:23)

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Conclusion: Your Best Days Are Ahead

Pray this:
“Jesus, thank You for securing my earthly and eternal future. Help me walk worthy of my calling, knowing my brightest days—here and hereafter—are guaranteed in You. Use me to rescue others from darkness today!”

Action Steps:

1. Write your heavenly resume—list eternal investments (souls won, prayers prayed)
2. Share John 14:1-3 with one unsaved person this week
3. Live light-filled—let your hope shine (Matthew 5:16)

Remember: In Christ, your future isn’t left to chance—it’s crafted by covenant. Walk boldly into your double-blessed destiny!

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11). Your expected end is glorious!

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The Open Heaven 28 July 2025 devotional for today is YOUR PRESENT.

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

• Read: RCCG Open Heaven 27 July 2025 Devotional

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OPEN HEAVEN 28 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOUR PRESENT

MEMORISE:
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Ephesians 5:15

READ: Genesis 25:27-34

27 And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
28 And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
29 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
30 And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

31 And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
32 And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
33 And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 28 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today can be regarded as tomorrow’s past. Just as your past experiences and choices gave birth to your present, the experiences and choices of today will give birth to your tomorrow. Therefore, you must be mindful of how you live your life today to birth a great future for yourself. 

Ephesians 5:15-16 tells us that we should walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time because the days are evil. 

In the next verse, the Bible tells us what it means to walk circumspectly.
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:17

To walk circumspectly is to walk in wisdom. It is to allow God’s wisdom to fill your heart so you can have a deep understanding of what God’s will is and do it.

Esau is an example of someone in the Bible who didn’t walk in wisdom, and this affected his future negatively. He was the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebecca, and as the firstborn, he was entitled to his father’s blessing. 

His future was looking very bright until one day when he went to the field to hunt for meat. He returned home hungry and met his brother, Jacob, cooking. Esau allowed his hunger to becloud his reasoning and accepted Jacob’s offer to trade his birthright for a plate of food, as we see in today’s Bible reading. 

He didn’t know that the birthright he carelessly sold was tied to the blessing that was waiting for him in the future. Because he despised his birthright, the blessing fled from him. 

You must live in such a way that you don’t eat your tomorrow today. Don’t be like Esau, who couldn’t see beyond his immediate want and allowed a temporary hunger to cause him to lose a permanent blessing.

Another fellow who didn’t walk in wisdom and allowed his foolish actions to destroy his future was Reuben. Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob, and as the firstborn, he had every right to inherit the blessing. However, he was unwise, and he slept with his father’s concubine. He allowed his temporary desire to cheat him and his descendants of the great blessing he should have inherited. When his father was about to die, instead of receiving blessings, he and his descendants inherited curses (Genesis 49:3-4).

Beloved, choose to walk in wisdom by living strictly according to the word of God at all times so that you and your children can reap good fruits in the future.

OPEN HEAVEN 28 JULY 2025 KEY POINT

Your actions today will determine the outcome of your life and that of your descendants tomorrow. Live wisely.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Isaiah 47-49

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 28 JULY 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Ephesians 5:15

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise.”

This verse serves as a divine warning and invitation—a call to live with spiritual alertness, recognizing that every present action carries eternal consequences.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 25:27-34

The tragic story of Esau trading his birthright for stew illustrates:

• v.32: “Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?” → Shortsightedness
• v.34: “Thus Esau despised his birthright” → Spiritual recklessness

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The Weight of Today’s Choices on Tomorrow’s Destiny

The devotional contrasts two foolish biblical figures (Esau and Reuben) to teach us how present decisions shape future realities.

1. The Folly of Esau: Trading Eternity for Temporality

• His Mistake:
  • Prioritized immediate hunger over generational blessing
  • Underestimated the value of his birthright (which included covenant promises)
• Modern Parallels:
  • Trading sexual purity for momentary pleasure
  • Exchanging prayer time for social media scrolling
  • Selling integrity for quick money

2. The Failure of Reuben: Sacrificing Legacy for Lust

• His Error (Genesis 35:22; 49:3-4):
  • Allowed temporary desire to destroy his firstborn rights
  • His descendants (the tribe of Reuben) later became insignificant in Israel
• Contemporary Warnings:
  • Compromising morals for career advancement
  • Neglecting family for business success

3. Walking Circumspectly: A Blueprint for Wise Living

Paul’s command in Ephesians 5:15-17 reveals three pillars of wisdom:

A. Redeem the Time (v.16)

• Greek: “Exagorazó” = “to buy back, rescue from loss”
• Action Steps:
  • Audit your daily time expenditures
  • Replace time-wasters with eternal investments (prayer, Scripture, service)

B. Understand God’s Will (v.17)

• How to Discern:
  1. Study Scripture (Psalm 119:105)
  2. Pray for revelation (James 1:5)
  3. Seek godly counsel (Proverbs 11:14)

C. Avoid Foolish Choices

• Ask Before Acting:
  • “How will this affect my:
    • Relationship with God?
    • Family legacy?
    • Eternal rewards?”

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Practical Safeguards for Your Future

1. The 24-Hour Test:
   • Before major decisions, ask: “Will this matter in 24 years?”
2. The Legacy Lens:
   • View choices through your grandchildren’s future (Psalm 78:4-6)
3. The “Birthright” Audit:
   • Identify what’s truly valuable in your life (salvation, family, calling) and protect it fiercely

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Prophetic Declarations

• “I break every ‘Esau spirit’ of shortsightedness in my life!”
• “My hands reject temporary gains that sabotage eternal rewards!”
• “Like Joseph, I see future consequences in present choices (Genesis 39:9)!”

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Conclusion: Your Today is Your Tomorrow’s Architect

Pray this:
*”Father, give me the wisdom of Ephesians 5:15-17. Help me to recognize my ‘birthrights’ and guard them diligently. Let every choice I make today build a godly legacy, in Jesus’ name!”*

Action Steps:

1. Journal your “birthrights” (spiritual gifts, family blessings, divine callings)
2. Fast from one time-waster this week (e.g., TV, gossip)
3. Mentor someone younger—teach them to avoid Esau’s mistake

Remember: A fool lives for now; the wise build for eternity. Your today is writing your children’s history—write it well!

“The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.” (Proverbs 3:35). Choose wisdom!

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The Open Heaven 27 July 2025 devotional for today is YOUR PAST.

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 27 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: YOUR PAST

MEMORISE:
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19

READ: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.
10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 27 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

The past can be regarded as the mother of the present. Whatever you are going through today can be traced to the things that happened in the past. You might be going through some negative things now because of some of your past mistakes, but the good news is that the One who is called Alpha and Omega can clear out your negative past. He can wash off the mistakes of the past with His blood (1 John 1:7). 

This is why 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if a man is in Christ, he is a new creature; old things have passed away, and behold, all things have become new.

No matter the events that have happened in your past, the moment you come to Jesus, He gives you a brand-new start. He enters into your past and rearranges everything to work for your good.

God doesn’t need a minute to travel into your past to correct anything. In Revelation 1:8, He says:

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

God is Alpha and Omega, and He can go back to the day of your naming ceremony, the day of your birth, or even the time before your birth to change things in your favour.

Some people have problems today because of the names they bear. Some of these people were given names to reflect the circumstances that surrounded them or their families at the time of their birth. 

For instance, if someone is named Esugbogo (meaning ‘satan is glorified’ in the Yoruba language), such a person cannot blame satan for tormenting him or her because the fellow’s name literally invites satan to glorify himself over the fellow.

Such people have very little that they can do about the things that happened before their birth or how they were named, but there’s someone who can go back to that time and change situations. God can go into your past to change things that don’t fit into His plans and purposes for you.

Beloved, God holds the key to your past. Cry out to Him today to change anything in your past that is contrary to His purpose for your life, as Jabez did in today’s Bible reading. 

I pray that my Father will remove every negative thing in your past that might be haunting your present and give you a brand-new beginning, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 JULY 2025 KEY POINT

God can remove anything from your past that doesn’t fit into His purpose for your life.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Isaiah 44-46

HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 27 JULY 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Isaiah 43:18-19

“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”

This powerful promise reveals God’s ability to rewrite history—not by erasing the past, but by redeeming it to create a glorious future.

BIBLE READING: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Jabez’s prayer model shows how to:

1. Acknowledge painful origins (“sorrowful birth”)
2. Petition God for reversal (“enlarge my coast”)
3. Experience divine override (“God granted him his request”)

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God’s Redemptive Power Over Your Past

The devotional unveils how Christ transforms generational baggage, mistakes, and negative foundations into launchpads for destiny.

1. How the Past Shapes the Present

• Negative Names:
  • Like “Esugbogo” (satan is glorified), some names:
    • Invite demonic oppression
    • Cement family curses
    • Define identity contrary to God’s plan
• Unconscious Influences:
  • Prenatal trauma
  • Ancestral covenants (Exodus 20:5)
  • Childhood wounds (Proverbs 22:6)

2. Christ’s Blood: The Ultimate Time Machine

• Instant Redemption (1 John 1:7):
  • Washes all past sins—no expiration date
• Retroactive Renaming:
  • God changed:
    • Abram (“exalted father”) → Abraham (“father of nations”)
    • Jacob (“deceiver”) → Israel (“prince with God”)
  • He can redefine your identity today

3. Practical Steps to Overcome the Past

1. Renounce Harmful Names/Titles
   • “I reject every name/tag that contradicts God’s purpose for me!”
2. Apply the Blood Retroactively
   • Pray: “Jesus, cleanse every negative event from [specific year/age].”
3. Receive a New Script
   • Study who God says you are (Ephesians 1:3-6)
4. Do a “Jabez Prayer” Daily
   • “Lord, overwrite my painful beginnings with Your glory!”

4. Biblical Examples of Past Redemption

• Rahab the Harlot (Joshua 6:25):
  • From brothel to Messiah’s lineage
• Manasseh the Idolater (2 Chronicles 33:13):
  • From child sacrifice to repentance
• Saul the Persecutor (Acts 9):
  • From murderer to apostle

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Warning: Don’t Romanticize the Past

• Israel’s Mistake (Numbers 11:5):
  • They longed for Egypt’s “good old days”—a slavery mentality
• Lot’s Wife (Genesis 19:26):
  • Her backward glance froze her in the past

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Prophetic Declarations

• “Every negative label from my past is erased by the blood of Jesus!”
• “My ‘Esugbogo’ name becomes ‘Emmanuel’—God with me!”
• “Where I’ve been wounded, I now carry testimonies (Psalm 126:5)!”

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Conclusion: Your Past is Pre-Redemption

Pray this:
“Alpha and Omega, enter my history today! Wash every stain with Your blood. Rename me according to Your purpose. Let my former pains become platforms for Your glory, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. Write down 3 past events needing redemption—pray over them daily.
2. Legally change your name if it carries negative meanings.
3. Share your testimony—your freedom unlocks others’.

Remember: Your past was the devil’s preview—your future is God’s masterpiece!

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind… I press toward the mark.” (Philippians 3:13-14). Your new season starts now!

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The Open Heaven 26 July 2025 devotional for today is FREEDOM FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES II.

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 26 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FREEDOM FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES II

MEMORISE:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.
Isaiah 10:27

READ: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 26 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today, I’ll conclude my discussion on generational curses and their impact. Such curses take root over several generations, and when anyone wants to remove them, they won’t go without a fight.

For instance, when Moses tried to deliver Israel from the hold of the Egyptians, Pharaoh was reluctant to let them go. God had to send ten plagues before he was forced to release them. Even after that, he and his army pursued them to take them back into bondage.

The Egyptians had tormented Israel for many generations – lasting 430 years (Exodus 12:40) – and they didn’t want to let them go. For Israel to finally be free, God had to wipe out Pharaoh’s soldiers (Exodus 14:27- 28). If there are any generational curses working against your destiny, I decree they are broken today, in Jesus’ name.

To be free from generational curses, people can go to genuine ministers of God, and they will cancel them. However, if they continue to live sinful lifestyles, the curses may come back.

Imagine if, after Israel was freed, they separated themselves from Moses, their link to God, the Egyptians would have recaptured them. The primary thing that is required for generational curses to be broken forever is that people remain close to God.

People can also break generational curses by themselves if they become really intimate with Christ. The literal meaning of today’s memory verse is that as you continually get filled with the Holy Spirit, you will grow in the spirit such that your neck will become too big for any demonic yoke to hold it.

After Jesus healed the man at the pool of Bethesda, He warned him not to return to sin so that something worse wouldn’t happen to him (John 5:14). Sin will always keep the door open for generational curses. You must live a holy life because the devil will return to check if he has legal grounds to torment you again (John 14:30).

You must also be willing to pray and fast diligently because certain demons only respond to prayer and fasting (Mark 9:29). You should also study your Bible diligently because it is the truth that makes you free (John 8:32), and do not forsake the fellowshipping of brethren because one can chase 1,000 but two can chase 10,000 (Hebrews 10:25, Deuteronomy 32:30). 

As you do these, no generational curse or any other curse will be able to affect you, your family, and every other thing that concerns you.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 JULY 2025 PRAYER POINT

Father, please deliver me and my family from generational curses or any other curses, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Isaiah 41-43

HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

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MEMORISE: Isaiah 10:27

“And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”

This prophetic promise reveals that generational yokes don’t break by human effort alone—they shatter under the weight of divine anointing and consistent spiritual growth.

BIBLE READING: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all… are changed into the same image from glory to glory…”

Paul connects freedom from bondage to two things:

1. The presence of the Holy Spirit (v.17)
2. Progressive spiritual transformation (v.18)

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Final Victory Over Generational Curses

The devotional concludes with critical strategies for permanent deliverance from ancestral strongholds:

1. Why Generational Curses Fight Back

• Long-Term Investment:
  • Like Egypt’s 430-year grip on Israel, demons invest centuries building family strongholds (Exodus 12:40).
  • They resist fiercely when challenged (Pharaoh’s pursuit – Exodus 14:9).
• Legal Grounds:
  • Unconfessed sins (Psalm 66:18)
  • Occult involvement (Deuteronomy 18:10-12)
  • Unforgiveness (Matthew 6:15)

2. Two Pathways to Freedom

A. Through Godly Ministers

• Authority Transfer:
  • As Moses broke Egypt’s yoke, anointed servants can cancel curses (Matthew 16:19).
• Danger of Relapse:
  • If delivered persons return to sin, demons regain access (John 5:14).

B. Through Personal Intimacy with Christ

• The “Big Neck” Principle (Isaiah 10:27):
  • As you grow spiritually (prayer, Word, holiness), your “neck” (spiritual stature) outgrows demonic yokes.
• Key Growth Areas:
  1. Prayer & Fasting (Mark 9:29) – For stubborn spirits
  2. Word Immersion (John 8:32) – Truth dismantles lies
  3. Holy Living (1 Peter 1:16) – Closes legal doors
  4. Christian Fellowship (Hebrews 10:25) – Collective authority

3. Maintaining Deliverance

• Stay Under Covering:
  • Israel stayed close to Moses (God’s representative).
  • Likewise, remain accountable to spiritual leaders.
• Renew Your Mind:
  • Replace “This is our family curse” with “I’m redeemed from the curse” (Galatians 3:13).
• Guard Your Gates:
  • Monitor what enters your:
    • Eyes (Media)
    • Ears (Conversations)
    • Mouth (Confessions)

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Prophetic Declarations

• *”Every 430-year curse over my life is broken today! Pharaoh’s army drowns in the Red Sea of Jesus’ blood!”*
• “My ‘neck’ of spiritual authority thickens—no yoke can fit me again!”
• “From today, my family line becomes a generational blessing (Genesis 12:2)!”

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Conclusion: Walk in Covenant Freedom

Pray this:
*”Father, I thank You for total deliverance through Christ. I renounce every sin giving curses legal rights. Fill me with Your Spirit until my life overflows with liberation power. Let my transformation from ‘glory to glory’ (2 Corinthians 3:18) become a curse-breaking testimony, in Jesus’ name!”*

Action Plan:

1. 21-Day Word Fast: Study curse-breaking scriptures daily (e.g., Deuteronomy 28, Galatians 3).
2. Anoint Your Home: Mark doors/windows with oil as a hedge of protection (Job 1:10).
3. Start a Deliverance Journal: Record every generational pattern broken.

Remember: You’re not just free—you’re freedom’s ambassador (2 Corinthians 5:20). Live like it!

“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8). The destroyer is destroyed—walk in your victory!

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The Open Heaven 25 July 2025 devotional for today is FREEDOM FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES 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 25 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FREEDOM FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES I

MEMORISE:
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
John 8:36

READ: Colossians 2:14-15

14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 25 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Today, many people are suffering from generational curses. They struggle to succeed every day, but a powerful force seems to resist them. If this is your story, I decree your freedom today, in Jesus’ name.

If you notice certain negative patterns in your family that seem to be beyond anyone’s control, there is a possibility that a generational curse is in play. One thing about generational curses is that they are supervised by demons who have built a stronghold in that family. 

Because of how strong their hold is in the family, many members of the family ultimately give in to the curse. They see the effects of the curse as their lot, so they never try to fight against it. 

When Moses killed an Egyptian to save an Israelite, it was the same Israelites who condemned him and let the secret out. They had fallen in love with their oppressors even though they were suffering.

They even quarrelled with Moses in the wilderness many times for setting them free. They kept talking about the food in Egypt and even the graves (Numbers 11:5, Exodus 14:11).

Obviously, they had resolved to die in their negative situation; after all, it was in the same situation that their fathers died. The stronghold of the devil had eaten into their minds.

Beloved, if you have noticed a negative pattern in your family, please don’t settle into it as if it is normal. Don’t let those curses have a hold on your mind; be determined to break free from them. Your father, mother, and those older than you may have experienced it, but that doesn’t mean you must also experience it.

There was a young man who was 39 years old and was about to turn 40. He came to me for prayers and said that no male in his family had ever exceeded 40 years of age. He said he was the oldest male in the family, and now he was about to turn 40. He was afraid that he was going to die, and that was why he came to me.

We prayed, and he is still alive today, more than 30 years later. If he had not refused to become a victim of the generational curse in his family and had instead started preparing for his death, he would never have been liberated. If you have noticed any generational curses in your family, submit yourself to God today, resist the devil, and he will run far away from you (James 4:7).

OPEN HEAVEN 25 JULY 2025 REFLECTION

I take authority over my life, and I break every stronghold that the devil has over it today, in Jesus’ name.

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Isaiah 38-40

HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME

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MEMORISE: John 8:36

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

This verse declares the complete and permanent liberation Christ offers—not just temporary relief, but total emancipation from every generational bondage.

BIBLE READING: Colossians 2:14-15

“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us… and having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”

Paul reveals that Christ canceled every legal claim of generational curses through His cross and publicly disarmed demonic forces that enforce them.

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Breaking Generational Curses: A Biblical Blueprint

The devotional exposes how generational strongholds operate and provides divine strategies for freedom:

1. Identifying Generational Curses

• Negative Family Patterns:
  • Examples:
    • Premature deaths (like the 39-year-old man)
    • Chronic poverty (Proverbs 3:33)
    • Addiction cycles
    • Repeated divorce/abandonment
• Demonic Supervision:
  • Curses are enforced by familiar spirits (Leviticus 19:31) that study family weaknesses

2. How Curses Gain Psychological Strongholds

• The Israelite Mindset (Exodus 14:11-12):
  • They romanticized slavery (“Egypt’s graves were better”)
  • Demonized deliverance (“Why did you bring us here to die?”)
• Modern Parallels:
  • “All the men in our family are womanizers—it’s just our nature.”
  • “We’re destined to be poor—education won’t help.”

3. The 3-Step Deliverance Process

1. Recognition & Repentance
   • Acknowledge the curse (like the 39-year-old did)
   • Repent for any family sins sustaining it (Daniel 9:16)
2. Legal Cancellation Through Christ
   • Plead Colossians 2:14-15 over your life
   • Declare: “Jesus bore this curse for me (Galatians 3:13)!”
3. Renewal of the Mind (Romans 12:2)
   • Replace curse narratives with God’s promises (Jeremiah 29:11)

4. Maintaining Your Freedom

• Guard Your Speech:
  • Stop saying “It runs in our family”—instead declare “Christ redeemed me!”
• Cut Unholy Ties:
  • Destroy occult objects (Acts 19:19)
  • Renounce evil family covenants
• Build New Godly Patterns:
  • Like Abraham breaking from his idolatrous father (Joshua 24:2-3)

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Prophetic Declarations Against Generational Curses

• “Every ancestral agreement with death is broken today (Isaiah 28:18)! I shall live and fulfill my days (Psalm 91:16)!”
• “The curse of poverty is reversed—I enter my wealthy place (Psalm 66:12)!”
• “My family line is rewired for holiness—my children shall serve the Lord (Isaiah 59:21)!”

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Conclusion: Your Bloodline is Redeemed!

Pray this:
“Father, thank You for making me a curse-breaker through Christ. By His blood, I cancel every generational curse over my life. I reject every familiar spirit assigned to my destiny. From today, my family’s story changes for Your glory, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. Fast for 3 days to break stubborn curses (Isaiah 58:6)
2. Anoint your home with oil as a sign of consecration
3. Study “curse-breaking” scriptures daily (e.g., Deuteronomy 28, Galatians 3:13-14)

Remember: You’re not a prisoner of your genealogy—you’re a product of Christ’s redemption!Walk in your covenant freedom today.

“Neither shall one say, ‘Here is the sickly,’ for the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.” (Isaiah 33:24). Your bloodline is healed!

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The Open Heaven 24 July 2025 devotional for today ANOINT AND PRAY OVER YOUR CHILDREN.

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 24 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: ANOINT AND PRAY OVER YOUR CHILDREN

MEMORISE:
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Joel 2:28

READ: 1 Samuel 16: 12-13

12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 24 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Parents cannot raise their children all by themselves. This is because many other factors are involved in a child’s destiny that parents cannot control. Some of these factors include the environment where their children are growing up, the people they interact with, their genetic makeup, and even spiritual forces that surround their entire family and the children in particular.

This is why, beyond all the things that parents do physically to raise their children, they must also pray for them regularly and seek God’s help to raise them correctly. Parents must also anoint and pray over their children regularly to protect them from evil forces.

In the short time that I have spent on the earth, I have seen the enemy work all manners of evil in the lives of children. Many times, some parents heap blames on their children for lacking focus, being unserious, or being lazy when they do not succeed, especially in their academics. They get frustrated that they are spending so much money on them without good results. They may not know that there might be forces of darkness that are hindering the child’s progress. 

It is possible for a student to study very hard and just blank out in the examination hall. There was a case at the University of Lagos some years ago where, right in the examination hall, a young man just began to urinate non-stop. 

There was some pandemonium, and those around him began to call an ambulance. However, he told them that this was not the case for the doctor and that they should call his pastor instead. His pastor prayed for him, and he was healed.

The anointing sets a child apart for greatness. Although David was destined to be the king of Israel, that destiny did not find expression until he was anointed.

After he was anointed, the Bible says that the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward (1 Samuel 16:13). In the very next chapter, he killed the Philistine giant, Goliath, and became a national figure (1 Samuel 17:48- 51).

If you are a parent, speak God’s counsel over your children and anoint them regularly. Let them know that they belong to God and that anyone who touches them touches the apple of God’s eye (Zechariah 2:8). I pray that God will protect every child from the attacks of the enemy, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JULY 2025 PRAYER POINT

Anointing and praying over children regularly protects them from the devil’s plans and sets them apart for greatness.

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Isaiah 35-37

HYMN 35:’ TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS

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MEMORISE: Joel 2:28

“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”

This prophetic promise reveals God’s desire to actively engage with the next generation. It shows that children are not just passive recipients of parenting but vessels for divine encounters.

BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 16:12-13

The anointing of David teaches us:

• v.12: God looks at the heart, not outward appearances
• v.13: The anointing activates destiny (David’s kingship began at this moment)

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The Spiritual Dimension of Child-Rearing

The devotional highlights critical truths about raising children in a world of visible and invisible battles.

1. The Limits of Human Parenting

While parents provide:

• Food
• Education
• Moral guidance

Four factors beyond parental control affect children:

1. Environment (Peer pressure, societal values)
2. Relationships (Teachers, friends, mentors)
3. Genetics (Health predispositions)
4. Spiritual Forces (Ephesians 6:12)

Example: The UNILAG student’s sudden illness during exams was spiritual, not medical.

2. The Power of Spiritual Covering

• The Anointing Principle (1 Samuel 16:13):
  • David remained a shepherd until anointing oil touched him
  • Likewise, children need regular spiritual activation through:
    • Prayer
    • Prophetic declarations
    • Anointing with oil (James 5:14)
• Protection Promise (Zechariah 2:8):
  • Children consecrated to God become “apples of His eye”—untouchable to demons

3. Common Spiritual Attacks on Children

Attack	Physical Manifestation	Spiritual Solution
Academic Failure	Blanking out in exams	Anoint study materials (Psalm 119:99)
Strange Sickness	Unexplained illnesses	Plead the blood (Exodus 12:13)
Rebellion	Sudden defiance	Break generational curses (Exodus 20:5)

4. Practical Steps for Godly Parenting

1. Daily Prophetic Declarations
   • “My child, you are blessed in your going out and coming in (Deuteronomy 28:6). No weapon against you prospers (Isaiah 54:17)!”
2. Monthly Anointing
   • Use olive oil to mark their foreheads while praying Psalm 91
3. Spiritual Discernment
   • Like the UNILAG student’s pastor, recognize when battles are spiritual
4. Destiny Activation
   • Help children discover their spiritual gifts (2 Timothy 1:6)

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Warning Signs of Spiritual Oppression

• Extreme Night Terrors (More than normal bad dreams)
• Sudden Personality Changes (Withdrawal, aggression)
• Unexplained Academic Struggle (Despite hard work)
• Recurring Sickness (Especially around key dates)

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Prophetic Declarations for Your Children

• “Every demonic veil over my child’s mind tears now! Their IQ supernaturally increases!”
• “My home is a no-fly zone for evil spirits! My children are sealed by the blood!”
• “They shall fulfill their Davidic destiny—Goliaths of addiction and failure fall before them!”

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Conclusion: Raising Heaven’s Generals

Pray this:
“Father, I cover my children with the blood of Jesus. Pour Your Spirit upon them as in Joel 2:28. Destroy every evil plot against their destiny. Let them walk in the anointing of Samuel, the wisdom of Solomon, and the favor of Esther, in Jesus’ name!”

Action Steps:

1. Anoint their beds/school bags this week
2. Write Scriptures on their mirrors/notebooks
3. Share David’s story to teach them about destiny

Remember: Natural parenting + spiritual covering = unstoppable children. Your prayers turn them into God’s secret weapons for this generation!

“All thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.” (Isaiah 54:13). The battle is the Lord’s—parent in peace!

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The Open Heaven 23 July 2025 devotional for today is FREEDOM FROM OPPRESSION.

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 23 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: FREEDOM FROM OPPRESSION

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

READ: Mark 5:1-20

1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.
17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 23 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

I once visited a family, and unknown to me at the time, the woman of the house was a witch who had made an evil covenant to kill one of every two children that she gave birth to diabolically. She had a little daughter and had planned to kill the girl that same day I visited.

As I was about to leave, the little girl, who was carried on her mother’s back, stretched towards me such that I was compelled to carry her. 

I learned afterwards that up to that moment, the girl never allowed anyone else to carry her besides her parents. It almost seemed like someone whispered to her, “Here is someone God can use to turn the plan of the enemy to nought.”

I carried her and prayed for her without knowing of the evil plans concerning her, “Father, bless this child; keep sickness and death away from her.” Immediately, the yoke was broken! The girl survived the attack, and not long after, her mother confessed all her evil plans and deeds.

I pray that every satanic yoke upon anyone reading this devotional is broken now, in Jesus’ name.

Many people are being oppressed by demons. They find it difficult to fight those demons off because they are humans, and the demons are spirits. 

The question is, how do you fight an enemy you cannot see? Well, you need a partner who can see your enemy. That partner also has to be stronger than your enemy so that he or she can defeat the enemy for you.

God is a Spirit (John 4:24), and 2 Corinthians 3:17 says that wherever the Spirit of God is, there is liberty. In other words, if you invite God into your situation and He fights for you like He did when I prayed for that little girl, victory is sure.

In today’s Bible reading, the madman of Gadara was completely bound by forces of darkness, but as soon as Jesus Christ stepped into his situation, not only was he set free, his destiny was also restored. Whatever the devil may have stolen from you will be restored today, in Jesus’ name.

When Jesus was on the earth, He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil because God was with Him. When God is with you, every yoke of darkness breaks. If you are experiencing any form of bondage in any area of your life, invite Jesus today, and you will enjoy total freedom.

OPEN HEAVEN 23 JULY 2025 ACTION POINT

When you invite God into a situation, His presence destroys every satanic yoke of oppression.

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Isaiah 32-34

HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME

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MEMORISE: Acts 10:38

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him.”

This verse establishes Christ’s ministry model: divine authority over demonic oppression. It confirms that every yoke of darkness can be broken when God’s power is present.

BIBLE READING: Mark 5:1-20

The deliverance of the Gadarene demoniac demonstrates:

• v.8: Jesus’ absolute command over evil spirits
• v.15: Complete restoration of destiny after deliverance
• v.19: Former captives become evangelists

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Breaking Satanic Yokes Through Divine Partnership

The devotional combines Pastor Adeboye’s encounter with the witch’s daughter and the Gadarene demoniac to reveal God’s deliverance strategy.

1. The Reality of Invisible Oppression

• The Witch’s Daughter:
  • An evil covenant (Exodus 20:5) sought to kill her
  • Demonically influenced to reject others (only allowed parental touch)
• Modern Manifestations:
  • Family curses (repeated tragedies, barrenness)
  • Strange addictions (pornography, alcoholism)
  • Unexplained failures (business collapse, broken relationships)

2. How Divine Intervention Works

• The Unseen Battle:
  • The girl supernaturally reached out to God’s servant (like the woman with the issue of blood – Mark 5:27-28)
  • A simple prayer broke generational witchcraft (Matthew 18:18)
• Jesus in Gadara:
  • Demons recognized His authority (v.7)
  • The man’s destiny was restored (v.15)

3. Your Role in Spiritual Warfare

1. Recognize Oppression
   • Signs: Recurring nightmares, irrational fears, chronic stagnation
2. Invite Jesus In
   • Like the Gadarene, run to Christ (not charms/psychics)
3. Use Spiritual Weapons
   • Blood of Jesus (Revelation 12:11)
   • Word Declarations (Mark 11:23)
   • Fasting (Matthew 17:21)

4. After Deliverance: Staying Free

• The Gadarene’s Testimony (v.19-20):
  • He published his deliverance → protected his liberty
• The Girl’s Protection:
  • Mother’s confession broke further attacks

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Prophetic Declarations

• Over Readers: “Every ancestral covenant is broken now! Demons assigned against your destiny flee in Jesus’ name!”
• Over Families: “Where witchcraft has spoken death, I decree divine protection (Psalm 91)!”
• Over Destinies: “What the enemy stole—health, joy, opportunities—is restored sevenfold (Proverbs 6:31)!”

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Conclusion: Freedom is Your Birthright

Pray this:
*”Jesus, You went about destroying devilish works. Today, destroy every yoke on my life! By Your blood, I cancel every evil covenant. Fill me with Your Spirit so oppression cannot return (Luke 11:24-26). Amen!”*

Act Now:

1. Renounce unknown covenants (“I break every demonic agreement over my life”)
2. Plead the blood over your home, children, and destiny
3. Share your testimony to seal your freedom (Revelation 12:11)

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36). Walk in your deliverance today!

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The Open Heaven 22 July 2025 devotional for today is YOUR TIMES ARE IN GOD’S HANDS.

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

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TOPIC: YOUR TIMES ARE IN GOD’S HANDS

MEMORISE

And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Daniel 2:21

READ: Psalms 31:14-21

14 But I trusted in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God.
15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake.
17 Let me not be ashamed, O Lord; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
21 Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 22 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Years ago, there was a lady who had been trusting God for a partner for many years until she reached menopause. During a crusade, I said that everyone should ask God for whatever they wanted, and the lady turned to God and said, “Lord, I am not going to bother you about a husband anymore. There is no point, as I can no longer have a child. I will serve you all the same anyway.”

The Almighty God heard her, and not long after that, a man came to her and said, “Thus saith the Lord, you are to be my wife.” 

Surprised, she asked him to go and pray again to be sure that he had heard from God. However, the man insisted that he had prayed and heard from God. Then she asked him, “Don’t you want children? Because I can’t have children at my age.” The man replied, “That is not a problem because I already have children. I lost my wife, and all I need now is a companion and a mother for my children.” 

They got married, and the woman who thought that she could no longer have children gave birth to a set of twins nine months later. God is not limited by time at all; He can speed up time or reverse it as He pleases.

God holds times and seasons in His hands, and He can change them however He pleases (Daniel 2:21). If men say it is over for you, ignore them. God is the only One who has the final say in your life; He is Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8). 

When men said it was over for Abraham and Sarah, God reversed the time and caused them to laugh (Genesis 21:6-7).

Even when Lazarus’ sisters thought that he was dead and gone, Jesus came and announced, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). When God visits a fellow, He restores any wasted years that might exist in his or her life.

As long as you are alive and God is your Father, your time is not gone. Your times are in God’s hands, and if He hasn’t said it is over, who are you to say that your time has passed?

Confess God’s word and not your present reality. Only God has the right to close your case, and since you are still alive, it means that He hasn’t closed it, and He still has a lot in store for you.

OPEN HEAVEN 22 JULY 2025 KEY POINT

As long as you are still alive, God can control times and seasons to favour you.

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Isaiah 29-31

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MEMORISE: Daniel 2:21

“And He changeth the times and the seasons: He removeth kings, and setteth up kings: He giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding.”

This verse establishes God’s absolute sovereignty over human timelines and biological limitations. What men call “too late,” God calls “right on time.”

BIBLE READING: Psalms 31:14-21

David’s declaration in adversity reveals:

• v.15: “My times are in Thy hand…” → Divine control over destiny schedules
• v.19-20: God’s hidden blessings for those who hope in Him despite delays

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When God Rewrites Expiry Dates

The devotional shares a miraculous testimony of:

1. A menopausal woman receiving a husband
2. Conceiving twins against medical odds
3. Divine timeline reversal (like Sarah in Genesis 21)

1. God’s Authority Over Biological Clocks

• Menopause ≠ Finality:
  • Sarah (Genesis 17:17), Elizabeth (Luke 1:36), and this sister all conceived post-menopause
  • Scientific Note: God can reactivate dormant eggs or create new life ex nihilo (Hebrews 11:3)
• Modern Application:
  • For those told “You’re too old” for:
    • Marriage
    • Career shifts
    • Ministry launch

2. How God Resets “Expired” Seasons

• Speed Acceleration (Habakkuk 2:3):
  • The sister went from resigned singleness to wedding + twins in months
• Time Reversal (2 Kings 20:1-11):
  • Like Hezekiah’s 15-year extension, God can add years to biological capacity
• Season Exchange (Joel 2:25):
  • Restores what locusts (time, critics, biology) stole

3. Keys to Activating Your Turnaround

1. Release Your Request (Like the Sister at the Crusade)
   • Even her “resignation prayer” was a faith declaration (Mark 11:24)
2. Ignore Human Timelines (Isaiah 55:8-9)
   • Doctors/society said “too late”—God said “new beginnings”
3. Prepare for Surprises (Matthew 9:29)
   • The sister bought bridal wear before seeing her husband
4. Testify in Advance (Romans 4:17)
   • Like Abraham, call things that be not as though they were

4. Warning Against “Closed Case” Mentality

• Zechariah’s Mistake (Luke 1:18-20):
  • Doubted due to age → struck mute
• The Sister’s Wisdom:
  • Said “I’ll serve You anyway” → kept her faith alive

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Prophetic Declarations Over Your Life

• Marital Breakthrough: “Every ‘expired’ marital season revives now—receive your divine spouse!”
• Biological Miracle: “Dormant wombs/sperm awaken! Conceive your Isaac against all odds!”
• Destiny Reset: *”Wasted years restored—your 11th-hour miracle arrives suddenly!”*

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Conclusion: Your Times Are in His Hands

Pray this:
“Father, I reject every ‘expiry date’ placed on my destiny. As You revived Sarah’s womb and gave the menopausal sister twins, reverse every dead season in my life today. Let my story become a textbook of Your power over time, in Jesus’ name!”

Remember:

1. God specializes in “impossible” timelines (Jeremiah 32:27)
2. Your obedience > biological age (Luke 1:37)
3. He saves the best wine for last (John 2:10)

“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.” (Luke 1:45). Your performance season is here!

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The Open Heaven 21 July 2025 devotional for today is GOD HATES BARRENNESS.

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 21 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD HATES BARRENNESS

MEMORISE:
Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.
Isaiah 54:1

READ: Genesis 21:1-7

1 And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
2 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
3 And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.
4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.
5 And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.
6 And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.
7 And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 21 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

Yesterday, I explained that God doesn’t want you to be lonely. He wants you to be part of a family. Indeed, a man and his wife are a family, but God doesn’t want to stop there; He wants the man and his wife to be fruitful and for their union to bring forth children. If you’re married and have been waiting on God for the fruit of the womb, congratulations because the wait is over. 

In Genesis 1:26-28, He issued a command to you to be fruitful and multiply. In Exodus 23:26, He said that there shall be none barren in the land, and in 1 Samuel 2:5, He promised that the barren will bear seven children. 

You might be saying, “God, all I want is one child.” Well, just know that you can bear as many children as you want; where you choose to stop depends on you.

Several years ago, we held a programme in a town called Ota in Ogun State, Nigeria. A lady who had been barren for about twelve years attended and asked that we pray for her because her husband’s relatives had threatened to throw her out of her matrimonial home within that year if she did not bear a child. I prayed for her, and she left.

The following year, we were holding another programme elsewhere, and there was a long queue of people who wanted me to pray for them. Unknown to me, the lady was also there, and when it got to her turn, she kept opening her mouth to speak, but she said nothing.

Eventually, she was able to utter just one word, “Jesus!” When she could finally speak, she said that she was the barren woman I had prayed for the previous year. That was when I realised why she had been speechless; she was overjoyed because she had given birth to twins – she was carrying them in both of her arms!

Beloved, God hates all forms of barrenness because it goes against His command to be fruitful and multiply in Genesis 1:26-28. If you are experiencing marital, financial, material, mental, or any other form of barrenness in your life, I pray that God will cause you to sing for joy because of His abundance in those areas of your life, in Jesus’ name. 

Also, if you are reading this devotional today and you’re waiting for the fruit of the womb, in the name above all other names, your womb is opened. Go and carry your children, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 JULY 2025 ACTION POINT

Sing for joy because God has not created you to be barren but to be fruitful and multiply.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Isaiah 25-28

HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 21 JULY 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Isaiah 54:1

“Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.”

This prophetic command turns barrenness into a song of expectation. God declares that what seems impossible (fruitfulness after delay) will become your testimony of abundance.

BIBLE READING: Genesis 21:1-7

The story of Sarah’s miraculous childbirth after 25 years of waiting (Genesis 12:2 vs. 21:2) proves:

• God’s promises never expire (Numbers 23:19)
• His timing is perfect, not late (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
• Laughter (“Isaac” means he laughs) replaces shame

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God’s Mandate Against All Forms of Barrenness

The devotional uses a powerful testimony of twins after 12 barren years to reveal God’s heart for fruitfulness in every area of life.

1. Barrenness Violates God’s Original Design

• Genesis 1:28’s Command:“Be fruitful, multiply…”
  • This applies to:
    • Wombs (Luke 1:36-37)
    • Finances (2 Corinthians 9:8)
    • Ministry (John 15:16)
• Exodus 23:26’s Promise:“None shall be barren…”
  • A blood-bought right for believers (Galatians 3:13-14)

2. Types of Barrenness and Their Solutions

Type	Biblical Example	Key to Breakthrough
Marital	Sarah (Genesis 21)	Stand on God’s promise (Romans 4:19-21)
Financial	The widow’s oil (2 Kings 4)	Obey divine instructions (v.3-4)
Spiritual	Elizabeth (Luke 1:7)	Persistent prayer (Luke 18:1-8)
Mental	Jabez’s limitations (1 Chronicles 4:9-10)	Bold declarations

3. The Twins Testimony: Keys to Victory

1. She Attended the Programme (Faith in Action)
   • Like the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-29), she positioned herself for a miracle.
2. She Asked Specifically (Matthew 7:7)
   • Not just “bless me,” but “pray for my barrenness.”
3. She Received with Joy (Psalm 126:1-3)
   • Her speechless excitement mirrored Sarah’s laughter (Genesis 21:6).

4. Warning Against Barrenness Mindset

• Natural Barrenness:
  • Medical issues are real, but God trumps biology (Romans 4:17).
• Spiritual Barrenness:
  • Unbelief (Hebrews 3:19), sin (Psalm 66:18), or curses (Malachi 2:2) can block fruitfulness.

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How to Activate Your Fruitfulness

1. Renounce Negative Declarations
   • Cancel every “You’ll never bear children/prosper” (Mark 11:23).
2. Claim Exodus 23:26 Daily
   • “Lord, You said NONE shall be barren—I receive my twins now!”
3. Prepare for Your Isaac
   • Like Abraham preparing a nursery (Genesis 21:8), buy baby clothes, save for business expansion, etc.
4. Testify in Advance
   • Like Isaiah 54:1 says, SING as if barrenness is already broken.

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Prophetic Declarations

• For Wombs: “Every closed tube opens now! Dead ovaries revive! Receive twins like the Ota sister, in Jesus’ name!”
• For Finances: “Your ‘oil jars’ of opportunity multiply—debts cancel, accounts overflow!”
• For Destiny: “Where you’ve been stuck for 12 years, sudden joy comes in 12 months!”

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Conclusion: Your Laughter is Coming

Pray this:
“Father, thank You for making me fruitful. I reject every label of barrenness. By Your word, I conceive and bring forth my children, businesses, and breakthroughs this year. My Isaac arrives on time, in Jesus’ name!”

Remember:

• Sarah waited 25 years—but her joy came (Genesis 21:6).
• The Ota sister got twins after 12 years—your double portion is near!
• God’s command overrides biology, finance, and history.

“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.” (Psalm 113:9). Your womb of destiny is open!

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The Open Heaven 20 July 2025 devotional for today is GOD HATES LONELINESS.

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 20 JULY 2025 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: GOD HATES LONELINESS

MEMORISE:

God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Psalms 68:6

READ: Isaiah 34: 16-17

16 Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.
17 And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation shall they dwell therein.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 20 JULY 2025 TODAY MESSAGE

In Matthew 6:9, Jesus taught us to start our prayers with Our Father. God is a ‘family man’ He loves the concept of family and hates loneliness. In Genesis 2:18, He said that it is not good that a man should be alone. If you’re of marriageable age and can’t seem to find the right companion to get married to, or if there are forces preventing you from getting married, I pray that the tide will turn this year, in Jesus’ name.

During one of our programmes several years ago, God’s word came that the mother of one of the sisters in the congregation was diabolically preventing her from getting married. God said that the mother would be buried within seven days if she continued to prevent her daughter from getting married.

The following day, a lady came with her mother to my office. The mother was furious, and she said, “You stupid prophets brainwash our girls. Imagine telling my daughter that I am responsible for her not getting married.”

I replied, “Me? Sister, did I say that? What God said is that the mother of a sister in the congregation was preventing her from getting married. Did I mention your name?”

Then I turned to the mother, “Mama, don’t mind her. Nobody mentioned her name.” The mother then asked her daughter to leave my office because she wanted to speak with me alone.

As her daughter went out, she turned to me, “Pastor, is it true that the mother of the fellow concerned will die?” I said, “I’m not talking about you, but what God said will come to pass. Before the week ends, whoever it is will be buried.” 

The woman began to stammer, “I’m not asking her not to marry, but who is going to take care of me after she’s married?” I said, “That’s simple; I can make her and her husband promise to take good care of you.” The lady, who was almost 40 years old and had not had any suitors, got married within six months.

In today’s Bible reading, God promised that nobody will lack their mate. If you are feeling lonely, I pray that God will restore the broken relationships in your life or send the right companions your way. 

For someone reading this today, God will deal with anybody who says that you will not get married. He will settle you maritally in due time, in Jesus’ name. God’s word will never fail; keep trusting in Him.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JULY 2025 PRAYER POINT

Father, please always send the right companions to me, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

Isaiah 20-24

HYMN 6: I AM SO GLAD THAT OUR FATHER IN HEAV’N

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 20 JULY 2025 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Psalms 68:6

“God setteth the solitary in families: He bringeth out those which are bound with chains…”

This powerful verse reveals God’s heart for restoration and belonging. He actively works to:

1. Place the lonely in families (marriage, spiritual kinship)
2. Break spiritual chains hindering destiny relationships

BIBLE READING: Isaiah 34:16-17

“Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read… for My mouth it hath commanded, and His spirit it hath gathered them. And He hath cast the lot for them, and His hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall possess it forever…”

This passage emphasizes:

• God’s sovereign control over destinies (including marital timing)
• The permanence of His ordained connections

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God’s Heart for Marital Settlement

The devotional shares a profound testimony about generational interference with marriage and reveals key spiritual principles:

1. God Hates Loneliness (Genesis 2:18)

• His first “not good” declaration concerned human isolation
• Jesus affirmed family values by teaching to pray “Our Father” (Matthew 6:9)
• Modern Application:
  • Singles should reject the lie that “something’s wrong with me”
  • Families must not selfishly block marital destinies

2. Spiritual Hindrances to Marriage

• The Mother’s Curse (in the testimony):
  • Fear of abandonment (“Who will care for me?”) became a demonic stronghold
  • Similar to Naomi initially discouraging Ruth (Ruth 1:11-13) before blessing her (Ruth 3:1)
• Other Common Hindrances:
  • Ancestral covenants (Exodus 20:5)
  • Personal soul ties (1 Corinthians 6:16-18)
  • Word curses (“You’ll never marry”)

3. God’s Intervention Process

1. Divine Revelation (as in the service) – exposes hidden barriers
2. Confrontation – the mother had to face truth
3. Repentance & Covenant – the pastor facilitated a new agreement
4. Swift Manifestation – marriage within 6 months after 40-year delay

4. Biblical Promises for the Lonely

• Psalm 68:6 – God specializes in marital settlements
• Isaiah 34:16-17 – He allots life partners by divine lottery
• Luke 1:36-37 – Even “barren” cases aren’t hopeless

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Practical Steps Toward Marital Breakthrough

1. Diagnose Spiritual Blocks
   • Fast/pray like Esther (Esther 4:16) for revelation
   • Seek godly counsel (Proverbs 11:14)
2. Break Evil Covenants
   • Renounce family curses (Exodus 20:5)
   • Apply the blood of Jesus (Revelation 12:11)
3. Prepare Practically
   • Develop Proverbs 31/1 Peter 3 character
   • Expand social circles wisely (Ruth 2:1-3)
4. Stand on Promises
   • Pray Isaiah 34:16-17 over your destiny
   • Decree “My marital settlement is now!”

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Warning Signs of Interference

• Excessive parental control over adult children
• Recurring broken engagements without cause
• Dreams of marital frustration
• Family history of late/no marriages

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Conclusion: Your Set Time Has Come

Pray this:
“Father, expose every hidden hindrance to my marriage. By the blood of Jesus, break every generational curse. Connect me to my divine mate this year, and let no weapon formed against my marital joy prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Amen!”

Remember:

• God calls marriage good – don’t accept less (Genesis 2:18)
• Your story isn’t over – the 40-year-old in the testimony married!
• Divine revenge comes against marital blockers (as with the mother’s threat)

“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” (Psalm 37:4). Your marital miracle is nearer than you think!

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