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The Open Heavens 19 May 2026 devotional for today is WHEN GOD SPEAKS.

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 HEAVENS 19 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: WHEN GOD SPEAKS

MEMORISE

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Genesis 1:3

READ: Psalm 29:1-11

1 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
2 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
7 The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
8 The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
9 The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
10 The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
11 The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 19 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In today’s memory verse, God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. When He commanded light into existence, He was declaring that darkness should disappear, sorrow should give way to joy, and stagnation should give way to promotion.

God’s word changes lives and situations. When His word comes to a fellow, that person will experience a great turnaround in every aspect of his or her life.

Psalm 29:4 says that God’s voice is powerful and full of majesty. Every time God speaks, all beings in heaven and on earth tremble to do His bidding.

Since we know how powerful God’s voice is, we must be careful about what He says concerning us.

We must be careful to ensure that He doesn’t pronounce anything negative over us because it will surely come to pass. We must also ensure that

He speaks blessings over us because when He does, they will be irreversible. You might be asking, “How can I get God to speak irreversible blessings over me?” In Genesis 27:1-4, Isaac wanted to bless Esau, and to properly position him for the blessing, he told him to get his weapons and hunt for venison in the field. He also asked him to prepare it in a way that he loved so that after eating the meal, he would bless him.

Jacob, however, pretended to be Esau, his brother, and tricked their father into giving him the blessing that was meant for Esau. Later on, when Isaac discovered he had erroneously blessed Jacob, he was unable to reverse the blessing (Genesis 27:33).

Hebrews 12:17 tells us that Esau’s protests and tears could not reverse what Jacob had received.

Isaac wanted Esau to serve and please him before he could bless him. The same is true if you want God to bless you. People who serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in their thoughts, words, and actions always receive His blessings. A fellow cannot keep doing what his or her father hates and expect to be blessed by him. He or she cannot continue displeasing him and disobeying his instructions and expect to be looked upon favourably by him.

Beloved, does your life please God? Do you shun sin and run away from the things He hates? Do you obey His instructions willingly and promptly? If your answer to all these questions is “Yes”, then you can expect Him to constantly speak His blessings over you. He will always pronounce blessings over His children in whom He is well pleased.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to live a life that pleases you always, so l can be properly positioned to receive your irreversible blessings.

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MEMORISE: Genesis 1:3

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”

This verse records the first recorded words of God in Scripture. They are creative words. God spoke into the void—into darkness, chaos, and emptiness—and light appeared. His words are not merely informative; they are transformative. When God speaks, things change. Darkness cannot remain where His voice is heard. Chaos cannot persist where His word is declared.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 29:1-11

This psalm is a powerful declaration of the voice of God. It repeats the phrase “the voice of the LORD” seven times, describing its effects: it is upon the waters, it is powerful and full of majesty, it breaks the cedars of Lebanon, it divides the flames of fire, it shakes the wilderness, it makes the deer to calve, and it strips the forests bare. The psalm concludes with God sitting enthroned as King forever and giving strength and peace to His people. This passage teaches that the voice of God is not gentle suggestion—it is creative, destructive of opposition, and constructive of blessing.

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The Power of God’s Voice

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues the theme of God’s word and its power. He focuses specifically on the voice of God. When God speaks, darkness disappears, sorrow gives way to joy, and stagnation gives way to promotion. His voice is not just powerful—it is full of majesty. Every being in heaven and on earth trembles to do His bidding.

What God’s Voice Does

The devotional draws from the memory verse and the Bible reading to show what happens when God speaks:

1. Light Appears in Darkness
God said, “Let there be light,” and darkness fled. When God speaks into your situation, darkness cannot remain. Confusion, depression, and hopelessness must leave.

2. Mountains Tremble
Psalm 29 says the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness and breaks the cedars. No obstacle is too large for His voice. Mountains melt like wax when He speaks.

3. Enemies Scatter
The voice of God is destructive to opposition. When He speaks against your enemies, they cannot stand. His word is a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces.

4. Blessings Become Irreversible
This is the central point of the devotional: when God speaks blessings over you, they cannot be reversed.

The Irreversibility of God’s Blessing

The devotional uses the story of Isaac blessing Jacob to illustrate a profound truth. Isaac intended to bless Esau. He told Esau to hunt and prepare a meal so that after eating, he would bless him. But Jacob, disguised as Esau, received the blessing instead.

When Isaac realized what had happened, he trembled violently. But he said, “I have blessed him, and he shall be blessed” (Genesis 27:33). He could not reverse the blessing. Even Esau’s bitter tears could not change what had been spoken.

Hebrews 12:17 confirms this: Esau found no place for repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. The blessing was irreversible.

This is how God’s blessing works. Once He speaks it over your life, no power in heaven or on earth can reverse it. The devil cannot cancel it. Your enemies cannot block it. Your mistakes cannot nullify it.

But there is a condition: God must speak it over you. And He speaks blessings over those who please Him.

How to Get God to Speak Blessings Over You

The devotional asks a critical question: “How can I get God to speak irreversible blessings over me?”

The answer comes from Isaac’s example. Isaac did not bless Esau immediately. He said, “Get your weapons, hunt venison, prepare it in the way I love, so that after I eat, I will bless you.” Esau had to serve his father to position himself for the blessing.

The same is true with God. People who serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in their thoughts, words, and actions always receive His blessings.

Three questions to ask yourself:

1. Does your life please God?
Not does it please your pastor, your spouse, or your friends. Does it please God? Are you living for His approval or for human applause?

2. Do you shun sin and run away from the things He hates?
The devotional does not ask if you occasionally sin—it asks if you shun sin. Do you hate what God hates? Do you run away from temptation, or do you linger near it?

3. Do you obey His instructions willingly and promptly?
Do you obey with a good attitude (willingly)? Do you obey without delay (promptly)? Delayed obedience is disobedience. Grudging obedience is not obedience at all.

The Logic of Blessing

The devotional uses a simple human analogy: A child cannot keep doing what his father hates and expect to be blessed by him. He cannot continue displeasing him and disobeying his instructions and expect to be looked upon favorably.

If this is true with human fathers, how much more with the heavenly Father?

• God blesses obedience, not rebellion.
• God blesses holiness, not compromise.
• God blesses those who seek Him, not those who ignore Him.
• God blesses those who please Him, not those who provoke Him.

What It Means to Please God

Pleasing God is not about perfection—it is about direction. It is not about never failing—it is about always returning.

To please God means:

• Your heart is toward Him. Even when you stumble, you turn back to Him.
• His word is your standard. You may not keep it perfectly, but you do not abandon it.
• Sin grieves you. You do not celebrate it, excuse it, or defend it.
• Obedience is your goal. You may fall short, but you keep aiming.
• His approval matters more than human approval. You fear God more than you fear people.

The Promise for Those Who Please Him

The devotional ends with a promise: “He will always pronounce blessings over His children in whom He is well pleased.”

• Not sometimes—always.
• Not maybe—He will.
• Not for a season—constantly.

When God is pleased with you, His blessings are not occasional—they are continual. His voice speaks favor over your life daily. Doors open. Opportunities appear. Provision flows. Protection covers.

And no one can reverse it.

Conclusion: Position Yourself for Irreversible Blessing

Do not envy those who seem to prosper through wickedness. Their blessing is temporary. Their success is fragile. Their wealth will take flight.

But the blessing of God on those who please Him is permanent. It is irreversible. It is protected by the voice that spoke light into darkness.

Position yourself today:

• Serve God wholeheartedly.
• Shun sin.
• Obey promptly.
• Please Him in all you do.

And then listen. You will hear His voice speaking blessing over you. And when He speaks, nothing can reverse it.

Pray this:
“Father, I want to be a child in whom You are well pleased. Search my heart. Show me any area where I am displeasing You. Give me the grace to shun sin, to obey willingly and promptly, and to live for Your approval alone. Speak Your irreversible blessings over my life. Let Your voice command light into my darkness, promotion into my stagnation, and joy into my sorrow. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Examine your life honestly: Answer the three questions from the devotional. Does your life please God? Do you shun sin? Do you obey willingly and promptly?
• Identify one area of displeasing behavior: Is there a habit, relationship, or attitude that you know does not please God? Confess it and turn from it today.
• Practice prompt obedience: This week, when God prompts you to do something—even something small—do it immediately. Do not delay.
• Listen for His voice: Spend time in prayer and Scripture, not just speaking to God but listening for Him. Ask Him to speak blessing over you.
• Thank Him for irreversible blessings: Even before you see them, thank God that His blessings on your life cannot be reversed by any enemy or circumstance.

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The Open Heavens 18 May 2026 devotional for today is BANISH UNBELIEF.

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 HEAVENS 18 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BANISH UNBELIEF

MEMORISE

Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, It ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Matthew 21:21

READ: Matthew 17:19-20

19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?
20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 18 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Hebrews 4:12 says that the word of God is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.

Also, John 1:1-3 tells us that all things were created by the word of God. As powerful as God’s word is, however, when it is spoken in unbelief, it cannot be expected to produce results.

In 1 John 4:4, it is written that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. God lives within you, and He is greater than every problem or challenge that the world can throw your way. This is the absolute truth about you; you are above poverty and destruction because God’s power resides in you, and you can leverage it to subdue negative situations. Despite this, unbelief can hinder the power of God from flowing through His word in your mouth.

It is possible to be a Christian and be tormented by the spirit of doubt and unbelief. What this spirit does is that it undermines the power of God’s word in your heart and makes you feel that the word of God is ordinary. It also makes you begin to think that God’s word is not true, thereby filling your heart with uncertainty. If the spirit of doubt and unbelief is tormenting you, I pray that it will leave you right now, in Jesus’ name.

Jesus raised Jairus daughter in Mark 5:35-43 with His word. When He got to his house, He drove out those who were weeping and commanded the dead girl to arise. Peter followed the same pattern when God used him to raise Dorcas in Acts 9:36-42; he sent the mourners out of the house and

commanded the dead woman to arise.

Beloved, there is no limit to what you can achieve when you proclaim God’s word in faith. As Jesus said in today’s Bible reading, nothing shall be impossible to you if you speak the word of God in faith without any doubt or unbelief.

God wants you to believe His word and act upon it. He wants you to go to places where there are hopeless cases so He can show the world that there is still hope through you. He wants to use you mightily and shine His light through you so that He will be glorified (Matthew 5:16).

However, you must learn to trust in His word completely and proclaim it boldly over every situation you encounter. May you be a conduit of God’s mighty power everywhere you go henceforth, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Doubt and unbelief undermine the power of God’s word, making it ineffective in a Christian’s mouth.

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MEMORISE: Matthew 21:21

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.”

This verse reveals the extraordinary potential of faith-filled words. Jesus does not say “if you pray about the mountain” or “if you ask God to remove the mountain.” He says, “if you say to this mountain, Be thou removed.” Your words, when backed by unwavering faith, carry creative power. The mountain is not a metaphor for a small problem—it is a mountain. Jesus is saying that no obstacle is too large when faith speaks.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 17:19-20

“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

This passage follows the disciples’ failure to cast out a demon from a boy. They had been given authority to cast out demons, but in this case, they failed. When they asked Jesus why, He gave a one-word answer: unbelief. Not lack of authority, not lack of power, not lack of technique—unbelief. He then explained that even faith as small as a mustard seed (the tiniest of seeds) is enough to move mountains. The problem was not the size of their faith—it was the presence of unbelief.

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The Power of God’s Word vs. The Problem of Unbelief

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) addresses one of the most critical barriers to experiencing God’s power: unbelief. The word of God is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. All things were created by God’s word. But when that same word is spoken in unbelief, it cannot be expected to produce results. Faith activates the word; unbelief neutralizes it.

The Spirit of Doubt and Unbelief

The devotional identifies a spiritual enemy that many believers do not recognize: the spirit of doubt and unbelief. This spirit does not just cause intellectual uncertainty—it actively undermines the power of God’s word in your heart.

What this spirit does:

• It makes you feel that the word of God is ordinary—just another book, just another collection of ancient sayings.
• It makes you begin to think that God’s word is not true—that the promises are exaggerated, that the miracles were for Bible times only.
• It fills your heart with uncertainty—you are not sure if God will really do what He said.
• It undermines the power of God’s word in your mouth—so that even when you speak scripture, it comes out weak and ineffective.

The devotional prays: “If the spirit of doubt and unbelief is tormenting you, I pray that it will leave you right now, in Jesus’ name.”

The Power That Resides in You

The devotional reminds us of 1 John 4:4: “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.”

God lives within you. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in your mortal body. You are not ordinary. You are not weak. You are not at the mercy of your circumstances.

This is the absolute truth about you:

• You are above poverty.
• You are above destruction.
• You are above every problem the world can throw at you.

Why? Not because you are strong, but because God’s power resides in you. And you can leverage that power to subdue negative situations. You can speak to mountains, and they will move. You can command demons, and they will flee. You can declare healing, and sickness will leave.

But unbelief blocks the flow. Your faith is the switch that turns on the power. Unbelief is the switch that turns it off.

The Pattern of Faith-Filled Command

The devotional points to two examples of faith-filled words producing miraculous results:

Jesus raising Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:35-43):

• He arrived at the house where people were weeping and wailing.
• He drove out the mourners—the voices of unbelief and despair.
• He took the parents and His disciples into the room.
• He simply said, “Talitha cumi” (Damsel, I say unto thee, arise).
• The dead girl rose immediately.

Peter raising Dorcas (Acts 9:36-42):

• He followed the same pattern.
• He sent the mourners out of the room.
• He knelt and prayed.
• He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, arise.”
• She opened her eyes and sat up.

Notice the pattern: Both Jesus and Peter removed the influence of unbelief (the mourners) before speaking the word of faith. Then they spoke directly to the situation—not to God about the situation, but to the dead body itself. They commanded, not requested. They spoke with authority.

The Mustard Seed Faith

Jesus said that faith as small as a mustard seed is enough to move mountains. This is encouraging because it means you do not need “great faith.” You just need genuine faith.

• A mustard seed is tiny, but it is alive. It contains life.
• A mustard seed grows into a large plant. It is not static—it expands.
• A mustard seed, once planted, cannot be ignored. It will produce results.

The issue is not the size of your faith—it is the presence of unbelief. Even a little faith, if it is pure and undoubted, can accomplish the impossible.

How to Overcome Unbelief

1. Recognize Unbelief as a Spirit
Unbelief is not just a weakness—it is a spiritual enemy. It has a source. It can be cast out. If you struggle with chronic doubt, pray specifically: “Spirit of doubt and unbelief, I command you to leave me in Jesus’ name.”

2. Fill Your Heart with God’s Word
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). The more you fill your heart with scripture, the more unbelief is crowded out. You cannot be full of God’s word and full of doubt at the same time.

3. Speak the Word Aloud
Jesus spoke to the mountain. He did not just think about it. He spoke. When you speak God’s word aloud, you are doing two things: you are declaring truth over your situation, and you are silencing the lies of the enemy.

4. Remove the Mourners
Identify the voices of unbelief in your life—people who constantly doubt, who mock your faith, who fill your ears with fear and negativity. Limit your exposure to them when you are in a battle of faith.

5. Act on the Word
Faith without works is dead (James 2:26). If you say you believe God’s word, act like it. If you say God will heal, stop talking like a sick person. If you say God will provide, stop talking like a beggar. Your actions reveal your true faith.

The Limitless Potential of Faith-Filled Words

The devotional declares: “There is no limit to what you can achieve when you proclaim God’s word in faith.”

• Sickness? Speak healing.
• Poverty? Speak provision.
• Broken marriage? Speak restoration.
• Wayward children? Speak deliverance.
• Dead dreams? Speak resurrection.

“Nothing shall be impossible to you if you speak the word of God in faith without any doubt or unbelief.”

God Wants to Use You

The devotional ends with a commission: God wants you to believe His word and act upon it. He wants you to go to places where there are hopeless cases so He can show the world that there is still hope—through you.

• He wants to use you mightily.
• He wants to shine His light through you.
• He wants to be glorified through your faith.

But you must learn to trust in His word completely and proclaim it boldly over every situation you encounter.

Conclusion: Speak and See Mountains Move

The spirit of doubt and unbelief is a liar. It tells you that God’s word is not true, that your situation is hopeless, that you are too weak to make a difference.

Do not believe it.

• God’s word is living and powerful.
• Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
• Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains.
• Nothing shall be impossible to you.

Speak the word. Believe the word. Act on the word. And watch the mountains move.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You for Your living, powerful word. Forgive me for the times I have spoken Your word in unbelief, doubting that it would produce results. I command the spirit of doubt and unbelief to leave me now, in Jesus’ name. Fill my heart with faith. Let me speak Your word with boldness and authority. I believe that nothing shall be impossible to me when I speak in faith. Use me as a conduit of Your mighty power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify a “mountain” in your life: What situation seems immovable—health, finances, relationships, addiction? Write it down.
• Find a scripture that addresses that mountain: Search the Bible for a promise that directly applies to your situation.
• Speak that scripture aloud daily: Do not just read it—declare it. Say, “In the name of Jesus, I speak to this mountain: [name the situation], be removed and cast into the sea.”
• Remove the mourners: Identify voices of unbelief in your life. Limit your exposure to them during this season of faith.
• Act on your faith: Do one thing today that demonstrates you believe God’s word—even if it feels uncomfortable or risky. Your action will strengthen your faith.

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The Open Heavens 17 May 2026 devotional for today is JUBILEE.

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 HEAVENS 17 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: JUBILEE

MEMORISE:

That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.
Deuteronomy 30:3

READ: Leviticus 25:25-28

25 If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.
26 And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;
27 Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.
28 But if he be not able to restore it to him, then that which is sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubile: and in the jubile it shall go out, and he shall return unto his possession.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 17 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Jubilee means emancipation, deliverance, or restoration. In Leviticus 25:8-10, God commanded the children of Israel to observe Jubilee every 50 years. When the Year of Jubilee arrives, anyone who is bound as a slave is to be set free. Even if a fellow became bound through his or her fault or error, he or she will be set free. Furthermore, anyone who was in debt would be forgiven of the debt in the Year of Jubilee.

We are talking about Jubilee today because God wants to set His people free from satanic bondages. He wants His people to walk in liberty in every aspect of their lives. Liberty is freedom from every form of bondage. Anyone who holds someone bound when God has declared jubilee will be fighting against God, and I am yet to see someone who fights against God and wins.

Unlike in Israel, where Jubilee was observed every 50 years in Old Testament times, if you have Jesus, you can experience Jubilee every day. Jesus came to save, deliver and restore us to God, and anyone who comes to Him will experience Jubilee to the fullest.

In Christ, God has proclaimed Jubilee for you and your household, and every power of darkness that wants to keep you and anything that concerns you in bondage will be consumed by the Consuming Fire, in Jesus’ name. When God makes you free, you become free indeed (John 8:36).

Being “free indeed’ means that you are delivered from the effects of bondage. It means you have been made new, as if you were never in any bondage before. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reveals that once you are in Christ, you are a new creature.

Your old record of slavery under sin and satan is wiped off, and everything becomes new.

Jubilee, however, doesn’t only mean freedom from slavery. It also means restoration of what has been forcefully or rightfully taken. In today’s Bible reading, God said that if a fellow becomes poor and sells his or her possessions, and he or she is unable to recover them, the fellow is free to return to his or her possessions in the Year of Jubilee because Jubilee is also the time of restoration.

I proclaim in the name above all names that everything that has been taken from you or that you have given away ignorantly will be restored to you. You will experience and enjoy divine restoration in all areas you need it, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Anyone who is in Christ can experience jubilee every day.

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MEMORISE: Deuteronomy 30:3

“That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.”

This verse is a promise of restoration. God declares that when His people return to Him, He will reverse their captivity. He will not just forgive them—He will gather what was scattered, restore what was lost, and turn their situation completely around. The word “turn” is key: God specializes in reversals. What the enemy meant for evil, God will turn for good.

BIBLE READING: Leviticus 25:25-28

This passage explains the law of redemption for property in Israel. If a fellow Israelite became poor and sold his land, his nearest relative (the kinsman-redeemer) had the right to buy it back. If no relative redeemed it, the seller would wait until the Year of Jubilee, when the land would automatically return to its original owner. This law ensured that poverty was not permanent. It established that every loss could be recovered, every inheritance restored, and every setback reversed. God built restoration into the fabric of His covenant with Israel.

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Jubilee: God’s Emancipation Proclamation

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) brings a message of hope and restoration. He announces that God is declaring Jubilee over His people. Jubilee means emancipation, deliverance, and restoration. It means that every form of bondage is broken, every debt is canceled, and every lost inheritance is returned.

What Jubilee Meant in the Old Testament

The devotional explains the original Jubilee from Leviticus 25. Every 50 years, God commanded Israel to observe a special year of liberation.

When Jubilee arrived, three things happened:

1. Slaves Were Set Free
Anyone who was bound as a slave—even if they became bound through their own fault or error—was released. Their past mistakes did not disqualify them. Jubilee wiped the slate clean.

2. Debts Were Forgiven
Anyone who owed money was released from the debt. The financial burden was lifted. The pressure of repayment was removed.

3. Lost Property Was Restored
Anyone who had sold their family inheritance because of poverty would have it returned. The land that had been lost was given back. What was taken was restored.

This was God’s design: No one in Israel should remain permanently poor, permanently enslaved, or permanently separated from their inheritance. There was always a way back. There was always a Jubilee.

Jesus: Your Daily Jubilee

The devotional makes a powerful declaration: “Unlike in Israel, where Jubilee was observed every 50 years, if you have Jesus, you can experience Jubilee every day.”

Jesus came to fulfill the Jubilee promise. In Luke 4:18-19, He read from the scroll of Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.”

When He finished reading, He said, “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”

Jesus was announcing that He is the Jubilee. In Him:

• Captives are set free
• The blind receive sight
• The oppressed are liberated
• The acceptable year of the Lord has arrived

You do not need to wait 50 years. You do not need to wait for a specific calendar date. If you have Jesus, you can experience Jubilee today.

Free Indeed: Complete Restoration

The devotional distinguishes between two kinds of freedom. Jesus said in John 8:36, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

What does “free indeed” mean?

• It means delivered from the effects of bondage
• It means made new, as if you were never in bondage before
• It means the record of your slavery is wiped clean
• It means you are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

When God sets you free, He does not just open the prison door and leave you in your prison clothes. He gives you a new wardrobe, a new identity, and a new future. The past is not just forgiven—it is forgotten. The scars are not just healed—they are erased.

This is what Jubilee does. It does not just improve your situation—it makes you new.

Restoration of Everything Lost

The devotional emphasizes that Jubilee is not only about freedom from slavery—it is also about restoration of what has been taken.

In the Bible reading, God provided that if a fellow became poor and sold his land, the land would return in Jubilee. Even if no relative could redeem it, the Year of Jubilee would bring it back.

This means:

• What was taken by force will be restored.
• What was lost through foolishness will be returned.
• What was given away ignorantly will come back.
• What was stolen by the enemy will be recovered.

The devotional proclaims: “Everything that has been taken from you or that you have given away ignorantly will be restored to you.”

Who Is Fighting Against You?

The devotional makes a bold statement: “Anyone who holds someone bound when God has declared jubilee will be fighting against God, and I am yet to see someone who fights against God and wins.”

If God has declared you free, your enemy cannot keep you bound. If God has declared your restoration, the thief cannot hold your possessions.

• The devil may have stolen your peace, but God says Jubilee—return it.
• The enemy may have stolen your marriage, but God says Jubilee—restore it.
• The adversary may have stolen your health, but God says Jubilee—heal it.
• The thief may have stolen your finances, but God says Jubilee—multiply it.

When God fights for you, your enemy loses. Every time.

How to Experience Your Jubilee

1. Come to Jesus
Jubilee is found in a Person, not a calendar. You cannot experience Jubilee outside of Christ. If you have not surrendered your life to Him, do it today. He is the doorway to freedom.

2. Believe That Jubilee Is for You
Do not let guilt or shame tell you that you are disqualified. The Old Testament Jubilee freed slaves even when they became bound through their own fault. Your past mistakes do not cancel God’s mercy. Jubilee is for you.

3. Receive Your Freedom
Do not keep living like a slave after God has declared you free. Your prison door is open. Walk out. Stop thinking like a captive. Stop talking like a victim. Stop acting like someone who is still bound.

4. Expect Restoration
Start looking for what was taken. God is not just freeing you—He is returning what was stolen. Ask Him to show you what He is restoring. Thank Him in advance for the land that is coming back.

5. Declare Jubilee Over Your Household
The devotional says, “In Christ, God has proclaimed Jubilee for you and your household.” Do not keep this freedom to yourself. Declare it over your spouse, your children, your grandchildren. Pray that every power of darkness holding anything in your household will be consumed by the Consuming Fire.

What Jubilee Looks Like Today

• For the addict: Jubilee is chains breaking and cravings disappearing.
• For the debtor: Jubilee is debt canceled and provision appearing.
• For the barren: Jubilee is the womb opening and the child arriving.
• For the unemployed: Jubilee is doors opening and opportunities appearing.
• For the broken marriage: Jubilee is reconciliation and healing.
• For the backslider: Jubilee is the Father’s arms opening and restoration beginning.

Whatever your captivity, God has a Jubilee for you.

Conclusion: Your Jubilee Has Arrived

The devotional ends with a powerful proclamation: “I proclaim in the name above all names that everything that has been taken from you or that you have given away ignorantly will be restored to you.”

Do not let the enemy tell you that your situation is permanent. Do not believe the lie that your loss is irreversible. God has declared Jubilee.

• The slave is set free.
• The debt is canceled.
• The land is returned.

Your Jubilee has arrived. Receive it. Walk in it. And watch God restore everything the enemy stole.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that in Jesus, I have Jubilee every day. I do not have to wait for a calendar year—I have Jubilee now. I receive my freedom from every form of bondage—spiritual, financial, emotional, physical. I declare that every power of darkness holding me or anything in my household is consumed by the Consuming Fire. I receive restoration of everything that has been taken from me—my peace, my health, my marriage, my finances, my destiny. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify your captivity: What area of your life feels bound—finances, health, relationships, addiction, fear? Write it down.
• Declare Jubilee over it: Speak aloud: “In the name of Jesus, Jubilee is declared over [specific area]. I am set free.”
• Look for restoration: Ask God to show you what He is returning to you. Thank Him in advance for the land that is coming back.
• Break the cycle of guilt: If you became bound through your own fault, receive God’s mercy. Jubilee covers your mistakes.
• Declare Jubilee over your household: Pray specifically for your spouse, children, and grandchildren. Proclaim freedom over them today.

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The Open Heavens 16 May 2026 devotional for today is RAISING GODLY BOYS.

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 HEAVENS 16 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: RAISING GODLY BOYS

MEMORISE

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6

READ: 1 Samuel 2:18-26

18 But Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.
19 Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.
20 And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The Lord give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the Lord. And they went unto their own home.

21 And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord.
22 Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
23 And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.

24 Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord’s people to transgress.
25 If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.
26 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 16 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

In many societies today, more focus is placed on training girls than boys. While it is good to train female children to become responsible adults, the same focus must also be given to training boys; they must not be neglected. Every boy is a man in the making and the future leader of a home, church, organisation, or nation.

Zechariah 13:7 says,
“…smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered…” The devil understands this, so he tries to strike future shepherds before they are grown so that the sheep they are meant to guide will be scattered.

Every little boy around you is going to be a leader tomorrow, and the kind of leader he will be is dependent on the way he is raised today.

Samuel lived in the same house as the irresponsible sons of Eli, but he was not like them because he was a product of prayer (1 Samuel 1: 11), dedication (1 Samuel 1:25-28), and godly grooming (1 Samuel 1:22).

If you are a parent, you must ensure that you pray for your boys constantly and dedicate them to God. You must spend quality time with them, grooming them to become good men who are well-suited to serving God. If you do these, with God helping you, you will raise men like Samuel.

The Bible tells us that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and man (Luke 2:40, 52). That is the divine pattern – every boy should be nurtured to grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

For example, statistics show that many prison inmates had irresponsible fathers who were not present in their lives. Also, many boys today are left to be trained by social media, ungodly friends, and worldly music. Some parents only correct their sons after they have gotten someone pregnant, dropped out of school, or been sent to jail. It is better to train them when they are young than try to change them later; prevention is better than deliverance.

Today is the International Day of the Boy Child, and I urge all parents, guardians, and the Church to invest in boys just as they invest in girls. We must teach boys to pray and respect authority. We must also teach them the fear of God so they can build godly families when they are grown.

I pray that every boy child will grow up into responsible leaders who will please the Lord with their lives, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Every boy is a future leader, and they must be given the best training possible to help them become responsible leaders in society.

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2 Chronicles 32-34

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 16 MAY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

This verse is one of the most quoted promises in Scripture regarding parenting. It contains both a command and a promise. The command is to train—not just to feed, clothe, or house, but to actively shape the direction of a child’s life. The promise is that the training will stick. It does not guarantee the child will never wander, but it guarantees that the foundation will remain. When the child is old, the training will call him back.

BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 2:18-26

This passage contrasts the boy Samuel with the sons of Eli. Samuel, a child dedicated to God by his mother Hannah, ministered before the Lord, wearing a linen ephod. He grew in favor with God and man. Meanwhile, Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were wicked men who despised the Lord’s offering and committed immorality at the tabernacle. They ignored their father’s weak rebukes. The passage ends with a striking verse: “And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.” This passage demonstrates that the way a child is raised—with prayer, dedication, and godly grooming—determines the adult he becomes.

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The Neglected Boy Child

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) addresses a critical issue that affects the future of families, churches, and nations: the training of the boy child. In many societies, more focus is placed on training girls than boys. While this is not wrong—girls absolutely need training—boys must not be neglected. Every boy is a man in the making. Every boy is a future leader of a home, church, organization, or nation.

The Devil’s Strategy Against Future Shepherds

The devotional reveals the devil’s strategy: “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered” (Zechariah 13:7). The enemy understands that if he can destroy the future leader, the people he is meant to lead will be scattered.

• Destroy the boy, and the future family will collapse.
• Destroy the boy, and the future church will have no pastor.
• Destroy the boy, and the future nation will have no godly leader.

The devil tries to strike future shepherds before they are grown. He attacks them through neglect, through ungodly influences, through broken homes, through social media, through worldly music, through absent fathers. If he can capture the boy, he can scatter the sheep.

Samuel vs. The Sons of Eli

The Bible reading gives a powerful contrast between two sets of boys raised in the same environment.

The sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas:

• They were raised in the tabernacle—the house of God.
• Their father was the high priest.
• They had every spiritual advantage.
• But they became wicked men who despised God’s offering, committed immorality, and ignored correction.
• Their end was death and judgment.

The boy Samuel:

• He lived in the same house as Eli’s irresponsible sons.
• He saw the same things they saw.
• But he was different.
• Why? Because he was a product of prayer, dedication, and godly grooming.

Samuel’s mother Hannah had prayed for him before he was born (1 Samuel 1:11). She dedicated him to God (1 Samuel 1:25-28). She invested in his spiritual training before he even went to the tabernacle (1 Samuel 1:22). As a result, Samuel grew in favor with God and man, while Eli’s sons grew in wickedness.

The difference was not the environment—it was the upbringing.

The Divine Pattern: Jesus

The devotional points to Jesus as the divine pattern for raising boys. Luke 2:40, 52 says that Jesus grew in four dimensions:

1. Wisdom (mentally) — He grew intellectually. His mind was trained.
2. Stature (physically) — He grew in body. His health was attended to.
3. Favor with God (spiritually) — He grew in relationship with the Father.
4. Favor with man (socially) — He learned to relate to others.

Every boy should be nurtured in all four areas. Not just spiritually, but mentally, physically, and socially. A boy who is only trained in one area will be unbalanced. A boy who is neglected in any area will be vulnerable.

The Consequences of Neglecting Boys

The devotional cites a sobering statistic: many prison inmates had irresponsible fathers who were not present in their lives. The absence of a godly father is a pipeline to prison.

Other consequences of neglecting boys:

• They are left to be trained by social media, which promotes ungodly values.
• They are left to ungodly friends, who lead them into trouble.
• They are left to worldly music, which corrupts their minds.
• They are only corrected after they have gotten someone pregnant, dropped out of school, or been sent to jail.

“Prevention is better than deliverance.” It is better to train a boy when he is young than to try to change him after he has destroyed his life.

How to Raise a Boy Like Samuel

If you are a parent, guardian, or church leader, here is how to invest in the boy child:

1. Pray for Them Constantly
Hannah prayed for Samuel before he was conceived. Prayer should not stop after birth. Pray for your boys daily—for protection, for wisdom, for godly friends, for their future spouses, for their calling.

2. Dedicate Them to God
Hannah gave Samuel back to God. Do not raise your boys for your own glory or success. Raise them for God’s purpose. Dedicate them to His service. When they know they belong to God, they will not easily belong to the devil.

3. Spend Quality Time Grooming Them
Training takes time. You cannot outsource the raising of your children to schools, churches, or babysitters. You must be present. You must talk to them, correct them, encourage them, and model godliness before them.

4. Teach Them to Pray
A boy who knows how to pray has a weapon that no enemy can defeat. Teach them to talk to God, to depend on God, to seek God’s guidance. Prayer will keep them when you cannot be with them.

5. Teach Them to Respect Authority
Eli’s sons had no respect for authority—not for their father, not for God, not for the people. Teach boys to respect parents, teachers, pastors, elders, and civil authorities. Respect for authority now becomes respect for God later.

6. Teach Them the Fear of God
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A boy who fears God will not easily fall into sin. He will not be easily led astray. He will have a compass that points him back to righteousness.

7. Invest in Their Spiritual, Mental, Physical, and Social Growth
Do not only focus on grades or sports. Train the whole boy. Feed his mind with truth. Feed his body with proper nutrition and exercise. Feed his spirit with Scripture and prayer. Feed his social skills with healthy relationships.

A Call to the Church and Parents

Today is the International Day of the Boy Child. The devotional calls parents, guardians, and the Church to invest in boys just as they invest in girls.

• The Church must create programs that disciple young men.
• The Church must mentor boys, not just entertain them.
• Parents must model godly manhood before their sons.
• Parents must be present, not just providers.

“Every boy is a man in the making and the future leader of a home, church, organization, or nation.” What you invest in him today will determine what he becomes tomorrow.

Conclusion: Raise Men Like Samuel

The devotional ends with a prayer and a vision: raise boys who will become men like Samuel—men who grow in favor with God and man, men who lead with integrity, men who serve God all their days.

• Do not leave your boys to be raised by the world.
• Do not wait until they are in crisis to correct them.
• Do not assume that someone else will do the job.

Train them. Pray for them. Dedicate them. Groom them. Love them. And with God’s help, you will raise men who will not depart from the way they should go.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You for every boy child—my own, my grandchildren, my nephews, the boys in my church and community. Forgive me for the times I have neglected their training or focused only on the girls. Give me wisdom to raise boys like Samuel—prayerful, dedicated, and godly. Protect them from the enemy who wants to strike them as future shepherds. Help me to invest in their spiritual, mental, physical, and social growth. Raise up a generation of godly men who will lead their families and nations for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• If you are a parent of a boy: Set aside time this week specifically to talk with him about his future, his faith, and his fears. Listen more than you speak.
• If you are a church leader: Evaluate your church’s programs for boys. Are they being discipled, or just entertained? Make changes if needed.
• If you are a mentor: Consider investing in a boy who does not have a godly father figure in his life. Your presence could change his destiny.
• If you are a boy reading this: You are not too young to serve God. Samuel served God as a child. Jesus grew in favor with God as a boy. Seek God now. Your future depends on it.
• Pray for the boy child: This week, pray specifically for the boys in your life—by name—for protection, guidance, and godly development.

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The Open Heavens 15 May 2026 devotional for today is MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS III.

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 HEAVENS 15 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS III

MEMORISE:

And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
Hebrews 12:13

READ: Matthew 5:14-15

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 15 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Today, technology is advancing at an incredibly rapid rate. Technological innovations spring up every day, and people are scrambling to keep up.

While it is essential for us as Christians to be at the cutting edge of what God is doing in our various industries and fields, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us as we navigate this digital age is much more crucial.

Beloved, no matter how fascinating a technological innovation might be, you must always remember that you are first a child of God and an ambassador of God’s kingdom. Sadly, some Christians have lost their way in today’s digital age.

They have completely forgotten their identity, so they follow all kinds of trends, regardless of whether they align with God’s values or not. For instance, many Christians post and share all sorts of content on social media just to get likes, shares, and followers. Such Christians leave unrighteous digital footprints and misrepresent the Lord. They allow unbelievers to blaspheme God’s name because of their conduct and actions.

If you are a Christian, you are the light of the world, and you are a city set on a hill which cannot be hidden. This means that whatever you do will be seen by many people. Therefore, your digital footprint, including everything you post on the internet, will reach the devices of millions of people across the world.

Social media, for example, is one technological innovation that can be used to shine your light to many people around the world. With social media, you have an easy opportunity to be a global evangelist for God’s kingdom; therefore, you must maximise it and not misuse the opportunity it presents by posting ungodly content on your social media platforms.

Do not put your candle under a bushel of worldliness and carelessness. Despite the speed of technological advancement today, you have been called to represent Christ wherever you are and with everything you have. 

Another advantage of maximising your digital footprint to shine the light of God’s kingdom is that digital footprints outlive people. For example, the late Bishop Benson Idahosa has been dead for many years, but we can still find many of his teachings online.

Beloved, what will your digital footprint look like when you have finished your assignment here on earth? I pray that you will always glorify God with your use of technology and in everything you do, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Let your digital footprint reflect the light of God.

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2 Chronicles 20:1-30

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 15 MAY 2026 COMMENTARY

Here is the detailed commentary and interpretation for today’s devotional.

MEMORISE: Hebrews 12:13

“And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.”

This verse uses the imagery of a straight path to describe the Christian life. A crooked path causes those who are already struggling (“the lame”) to stumble further. But when you make your path straight—clear, upright, and well-marked—you help not only yourself but also those following behind you. In the context of today’s devotional, your digital footprint is part of that path. When you post crooked, unrighteous content, you cause others to stumble. When you post straight, godly content, you help heal those who are spiritually lame.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 5:14-15

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”

Jesus declares that His followers are not meant to be hidden. A city on a hill cannot be concealed. A candle is not lit to be covered but to illuminate. This passage applies directly to your online presence. The internet is the modern “hill” and the “candlestick.” Your posts, shares, comments, and likes are your light. The question is not whether people will see you—they will. The question is: what will they see when they look?

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Your Digital Footprint as a Believer

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) brings his series on footprints to a contemporary application: your digital footprint. Technology is advancing rapidly, and Christians must navigate this new terrain with wisdom. While staying current in your field is important, it is far more crucial to let the Holy Spirit guide your online presence. Your identity as a child of God must shape everything you post, share, and like.

The Danger of Losing Your Identity Online

The devotional warns that some Christians have lost their way in the digital age. They have forgotten who they are. They chase likes, shares, and followers at the expense of their witness. They post content that is ungodly, worldly, or careless—simply because it is popular or trending.

“They allow unbelievers to blaspheme God’s name because of their conduct and actions.”

This is a sobering statement. When you post something inappropriate, unbelievers do not just criticize you—they mock your God. Your careless post becomes an excuse for them to reject the gospel. Your attempt to fit in becomes a reason for them to blaspheme.

You are not just representing yourself online. You are representing the King of kings.

The City on a Hill Cannot Be Hidden

The Bible reading reminds us that as believers, we are a city set on a hill. This means:

• You are visible. People are watching. Even if you have a private account, your posts can be screenshotted and shared. Nothing online is truly private.
• You are influential. Someone is being affected by what you post—whether positively or negatively.
• You are accountable. God sees everything you post, and one day you will give an account.

“Whatever you do will be seen by many people. Your digital footprint will reach the devices of millions of people across the world.”

A single post can travel across continents in seconds. A single comment can be screenshotted and saved for years. Your digital footprint is permanent, public, and powerful.

Social Media: A Tool for Global Evangelism

The devotional does not condemn technology. On the contrary, it sees social media as a powerful opportunity for evangelism.

“With social media, you have an easy opportunity to be a global evangelist for God’s kingdom.”

Think about this. Fifty years ago, reaching millions of people required a stadium, a sound system, and weeks of planning. Today, you can reach millions with a single post from your living room. You can share a scripture, a testimony, a prayer, or a word of encouragement that travels around the world while you sleep.

Do not misuse this opportunity. Do not put your candle under a bushel of worldliness and carelessness. Let your light shine—not to draw attention to yourself, but to draw people to Christ.

Digital Footprints Outlive People

The devotional makes a striking observation: digital footprints outlive people. Long after you are gone, your online content remains.

The example given: The late Bishop Benson Idahosa has been dead for many years, but his teachings are still available online. New generations continue to be blessed by his ministry because his digital footprint preserved his voice.

• What will your digital footprint say about you when you are gone?
• Will your grandchildren find posts that honor God or embarrass them?
• Will strangers be blessed by your content or offended by it?
• Will your online legacy draw people to Christ or push them away?

You are writing your digital epitaph with every post.

How to Maximize Your Digital Footprint for God’s Glory

1. Remember Your Identity First
Before you post, remind yourself: I am a child of God. I am an ambassador of heaven. I represent the King. Does this post align with that identity?

2. Let the Holy Spirit Guide
Before you hit “share,” pause and ask the Holy Spirit: Should I post this? Is this the right time? Will this glorify You? Technology moves fast, but wisdom moves deliberately.

3. Post What You Would Say in Person
If you would not say it face-to-face, do not post it online. The screen is not a shield. Your words have the same power whether spoken or typed.

4. Use Your Platform for the Gospel
You do not need to preach in every post. But you can consistently share scripture, testimonies, prayers, and encouragement. Let your feed be a source of light, not darkness.

5. Delete What Does Not Belong
Go back through your social media history. Delete anything that does not honor God. If you are ashamed of it now, remove it. Cleanse your digital footprint.

6. Think About the Generations to Come
Before you post, ask: Would I want my grandchildren to see this? Would I be happy for this to be the last thing people remember of me? Let eternity shape your posting habits.

What Will Your Digital Footprint Look Like?

The devotional ends with a searching question: “What will your digital footprint look like when you have finished your assignment here on earth?”

• Will it be a footprint of righteousness or recklessness?
• Will it be a footprint of encouragement or offense?
• Will it be a footprint of wisdom or foolishness?
• Will it be a footprint that leads people to Christ or away from Him?

You have the power to decide. Every post is a choice. Every share is a seed. Every comment is a footprint.

Conclusion: Shine While You Can

You have been given a platform—whether large or small. You have been given a voice—whether to thousands or to dozens. Use it for His glory.

Do not hide your light under a bushel of worldliness. Do not let the pressure for likes and shares silence your witness. Do not let the speed of technology outrun your obedience.

Shine. Post. Share. Represent. And when your time on earth is done, may your digital footprint continue to point people to Jesus.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You for the technology that allows me to reach people I will never meet. Forgive me for the times I have posted ungodly content, chased likes instead of souls, or hidden my light under worldliness. Help me to remember that I am a city on a hill—visible, influential, and accountable. Guide every post, every share, every comment. Let my digital footprint glorify You and draw others to Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Audit your social media: Go back through your posts from the last year. Delete anything that does not honor God.
• Post something edifying today: Share a scripture, a testimony, or an encouragement. Let your light shine.
• Set a filter: Before you post anything, ask: Would Jesus post this? Would I want my pastor to see this? Would I be ashamed if this went viral?
• Pray before you post: Develop the habit of a quick prayer before hitting “share.” Let the Holy Spirit be your editor.
• Leave a legacy: Think about what you want your digital footprint to say about you in 50 years. Start building that legacy today.

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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 HEAVENS 14 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS II

MEMORISE

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Proverbs 13:22

READ: Matthew 7:16-20

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 14 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

If a fellow constantly takes the wrong steps in life, there is a high tendency that his or her children will do the same. However, if the fellow takes good steps in life by making the right decisions, his or her children will also have a greater chance of taking good steps in life. This is because children naturally follow their parents’ footprints.

For example, in society today, there are many men who, despite hating their fathers for beating their mothers, have become wife-beaters themselves.

This is because the moment their fathers opened themselves up to the spirit behind that violent and evil act, they allowed that spirit to have access to their sons also.

Years ago, a single mother asked my wife to speak to her daughters to stop engaging in illicit relationships with men. When my wife started speaking to the girls, one of them said, “Please, counsel our mother to also stop bringing all sorts of men to the house.” The daughters were only taking after their mother, and they knew that as long as she continued in that behaviour, it would be difficult for them to stop.

If you want to be a good parent, decide today to leave a good legacy for your children to follow. Don’t become a bad example to them; rather, determine to be the kind of parent they can look up to and emulate.

Some parents think they can do certain things in secret without their children knowing, but believe me, children know far more than people think they know. They can sense many things that are going on around them.

Sometimes, children inherit certain traits from their parents even before they are born. For example, in Genesis 20:2, Abraham lied to Abimelech that Sarah was his sister. Several years later, Isaac, who had not yet been born when Abraham lied to Abimelech, repeated the same lie (Genesis 26:7).

Isaac’s son, Jacob, continued the pattern of deception when he stole his brother’s blessing by lying to his father (Genesis 27:1-29), while Jacob’s sons conspired to deceive their father about what happened to Joseph, their brother (Genesis 37:31-33).

Beloved, don’t cultivate unhealthy patterns and habits because your children will be in line to inherit them from you, and unless God intervenes, such negative patterns will continue from generation to generation. Determine today to leave footprints of godliness and righteousness that your children can follow.

I pray that the Almighty God will help you as you commit to this, in Jesus’ name.

REFLECTION

What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind for your children?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Chronicles 25-28

Open Heavens HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 14 MAY 2026 COMMENTARY

Here is the detailed commentary and interpretation for today’s devotional.

MEMORISE: Proverbs 13:22

“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”

This verse reveals that godly living has multigenerational impact. A good man does not just provide for his immediate children—he leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren. But the verse also distinguishes between material wealth and spiritual legacy. The sinner may accumulate wealth, but that wealth eventually passes to the righteous. More importantly, the good man leaves something far more valuable than money: a legacy of character, faith, and righteousness that blesses generations to come.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 7:16-20

“Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”

This passage teaches that you can identify the nature of a tree by its fruit. A thorn bush cannot produce grapes; a thistle cannot produce figs. The fruit reveals the root. Applied to parenting, this means that the fruit you see in your children is often a reflection of the root that you have planted. If you want good fruit in your children, you must be a good tree yourself.

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The Inheritance Your Children Will Follow

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) continues his series on longevity and finishing well. He has covered many secrets: hiding, fighting, running, refueling, rest, avoiding the devil’s traps, enduring persecution, using the name of Jesus, and sowing good seeds. Today he addresses a crucial dimension of finishing well: the legacy you leave for your children and grandchildren. Your footprints do not disappear when you die—your children will walk in them.

The Pattern of Inherited Behavior

The devotional begins with a sobering observation: children naturally follow their parents’ footprints. If a father constantly takes wrong steps, his children will likely do the same. If a mother makes poor decisions, her daughters will often repeat them.

The example given: There are many men who, despite hating their fathers for beating their mothers, have become wife-beaters themselves. They despised the violence, they swore they would never repeat it—but they did.

Why? “Because the moment their fathers opened themselves up to the spirit behind that violent and evil act, they allowed that spirit to have access to their sons also.”

This is not just psychology—it is spiritual. When you engage in sin, you are not just damaging yourself. You are opening a door that your children may walk through. The enemy does not just attack you; he attacks your lineage.

The Mother Who Blamed Her Daughters

The devotional shares a revealing testimony. A single mother asked Daddy Adeboye’s wife to speak to her daughters about stopping their illicit relationships with men. The mother was concerned about her daughters’ behavior and wanted them corrected.

But when the pastor’s wife began to counsel the girls, one of them responded: “Please, counsel our mother to also stop bringing all sorts of men to the house.”

The daughters were not the source of the problem—they were the fruit of the problem. Their mother was living in sexual sin, and her daughters were simply following her example. As long as she continued, it would be difficult for them to stop.

This is the painful reality: You cannot expect your children to live differently than you live. They may not say it. They may even rebel against it. But patterns are caught, not just taught.

The Lie That Traveled Through Three Generations

The devotional gives a biblical example of how sin passes from generation to generation. Abraham lied about his wife Sarah, calling her his sister to protect himself from Abimelech (Genesis 20:2).

Isaac, who had not even been born when Abraham told that lie, repeated the same lie. Years later, when Isaac went to the same region, he told the same king that his wife Rebekah was his sister (Genesis 26:7). The pattern continued.

Jacob, Isaac’s son, continued the pattern of deception. He lied to his blind father, pretending to be Esau, and stole his brother’s blessing (Genesis 27:1-29).

Jacob’s sons continued the pattern. They conspired to deceive their father about what happened to Joseph, dipping his coat in goat’s blood and pretending a wild animal had killed him (Genesis 37:31-33).

Four generations of deception. The lie started with Abraham, and it kept reproducing. This is the power of a negative legacy.

What Children Really See

The devotional makes a powerful statement: “Children know far more than people think they know. They can sense many things that are going on around them.”

Parents think they can hide their sins. They think they can do certain things in secret without their children knowing. They close the bedroom door. They wait until the children are asleep. They conduct business calls in private. They post on social media under fake names.

But children are perceptive. They sense tension. They notice changes in mood. They overhear conversations. They see the phone hidden. They know when something is wrong—even if they cannot name it.

You may think you are keeping secrets, but your children are absorbing patterns that will shape their entire lives.

The Good News: You Can Break the Cycle

The devotional is not all warning—it also offers hope. You can decide today to break the cycle. You can determine to be the kind of parent your children can look up to and emulate.

How to leave a positive legacy:

1. Decide Today
The change starts with a decision. “I will not continue the patterns of my parents that were destructive. I will not pass on the sins of my ancestors. I will be a different tree.”

2. Repent and Renounce
If there are generational sins in your family line—anger, sexual sin, lying, addiction, violence—repent on behalf of your ancestors and renounce the pattern. Pray: “I break the cycle of [specific sin] in my family line. It stops with me.”

3. Become the Example You Want to See
Do not just tell your children what to do—show them. If you want them to be honest, be honest. If you want them to be pure, be pure. If you want them to love God, love God openly and passionately. Your life is their curriculum.

4. Create New Patterns
Abraham’s pattern of deception was broken only when his descendants turned back to God. You can start new patterns today—family devotions, honest communication, forgiveness, kindness. These new seeds will produce a new harvest.

5. Pray for Your Children and Grandchildren
The memory verse speaks of leaving an inheritance to your children’s children. That inheritance includes prayer. Pray over your grandchildren even before they are born. Pray over your great-grandchildren. Your prayers can reach generations you will never meet.

What Kind of Tree Are You?

The Bible reading asks a simple question: Does a good tree produce bad fruit? No. Does a bad tree produce good fruit? No. The fruit reveals the tree.

• If your children are angry, check your anger.
• If your children are dishonest, check your honesty.
• If your children are rebellious, check your submission to God.
• If your children are distant from God, check your own relationship with Him.

You cannot give what you do not have. You cannot lead where you do not go.

Conclusion: Leave Footprints Worth Following

The devotional ends with a prayer and a challenge: “Determine today to leave footprints of godliness and righteousness that your children can follow.”

Your children are watching. Your grandchildren will hear stories about you. The patterns you set today will echo for generations.

• Will they remember a parent who loved God passionately?
• Will they remember a parent who was honest, kind, and pure?
• Will they remember a parent who broke the cycle and started something new?

The choice is yours. Decide today. The legacy starts now.

Pray this:
“Father, I come before You as a parent, a grandparent, and a future ancestor. Forgive me for the patterns I have inherited and for the patterns I have passed on. I break every cycle of sin in my family line—anger, lying, sexual sin, addiction, violence. It stops with me. Help me to be the example my children need. Let my footprints lead them to You. I determine today to leave a legacy of godliness and righteousness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Examine your family patterns: Write down the negative patterns you have observed in your family line—anger, addiction, divorce, dishonesty, etc. Be honest.
• Renounce each pattern: Pray specifically over each one, declaring that it stops with you.
• Ask your children (if they are old enough): “What is one thing you wish I did differently?” Listen without defensiveness.
• Start a new pattern this week: Choose one positive habit to model—family prayer, honest conversation, controlled anger, kindness—and practice it intentionally.
• Pray over your grandchildren: If you have grandchildren, pray for them by name. If you do not yet, pray for the generations to come. Your prayers are part of their inheritance.

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The Open Heavens 13 May 2026 devotional for today is MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS 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 HEAVENS 13 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS I

MEMORISE

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.
Hebrews 12:1

READ: Galatians 6:7-8

7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 13 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

All human beings on earth leave their footprints in the sands of time. While some leave negative footprints, others leave positive ones. The actions you take today are the footprints you are leaving behind, and they will determine your future.

Today’s Bible reading says that you will reap whatever you sow. Just as you cannot plant onions and expect to reap apples, you must be intentional about the seeds you sow in your journey through life if you want to get the best out of your time on the earth. You must act and speak carefully every day to ensure that you do not jeopardise your future by sowing the wrong seeds.

In this age and time, one of the popular places a fellow can leave negative footprints is on the internet. There is even a popular saying that the internet never forgets. You should be mindful of the things you post on social media and your communication on the internet in general. Posting negative content and portraying inappropriate behaviour online might come back to haunt you later in future. However, if your digital footprint is good, you will not need to worry about any negative impact.

Today’s memory verse says that we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses. Many people think that this refers to the hosts of heaven alone.

However, the devil and his agents are also watching every move you make, and they are on the lookout for any mistake they can use against you in the future. Furthermore, your fellow human beings are also part of the cloud of witnesses that are observing every move you make.

Beloved, do not think you can do some things in secret without anyone knowing about them. Even if no one sees you, God sees you, and the hosts of heaven are recording all your actions.

In Jeremiah 17:10, God said, “The LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” He is constantly looking at your heart and evaluating your thoughts and actions. Therefore, you must ensure that you renew your mind daily with His word (Romans 12:2) and honour Him with your actions (Colossians 3:17).

Make a commitment today to never engage in anything that will have a negative effect on your future. I pray that the Lord will continually guide you to do the right things at the right time, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

Do not be deceived; you shall reap whatever you sow.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Chronicles 21-24

Open Heavens HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 13 MAY 2026 COMMENTARY

Here is the detailed commentary and interpretation for today’s devotional.

MEMORISE: Hebrews 12:1

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”

This verse describes the Christian life as a race. The “cloud of witnesses” refers to the faithful heroes of chapter 11—Abraham, Moses, Rahab, and others who have finished their races. They are not just spectators; they are evidence that finishing is possible. Their lives testify that you can run and win. But the verse also warns that weights and sins will slow you down. To finish well, you must lay them aside.

BIBLE READING: Galatians 6:7-8

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”

This passage states one of the most unbreakable laws in the universe: the law of sowing and reaping. You cannot mock God by thinking you can plant one thing and harvest another. If you sow to the flesh—indulging sin, selfishness, and worldliness—you will reap corruption. If you sow to the Spirit—obedience, righteousness, and generosity—you will reap everlasting life. The law is absolute. The harvest is certain.

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The Footprints You Leave Behind

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) continues his series on longevity and finishing well. He has covered many secrets: hiding, fighting, running, refueling, rest, avoiding the devil’s traps, enduring persecution, and using the name of Jesus. Today he addresses a sobering reality: the footprints you leave in the sands of time. Your actions today become your legacy tomorrow. And you will reap exactly what you have sown.

The Inescapable Law of Sowing and Reaping

The devotional begins with a simple agricultural principle: you cannot plant onions and expect to reap apples. The seed determines the harvest. This is not punishment—it is physics. It is not God being angry—it is God being consistent.

Galatians 6:7-8 makes three things clear:

1. Do not be deceived. You cannot fool God. You cannot cheat the system. You cannot sow sin and somehow avoid its consequences.

2. God is not mocked. The word “mocked” means to turn up your nose or treat with contempt. When you think you can sin without reaping, you are mocking God. He will not be mocked.

3. You will reap what you sow. Not what you intend. Not what you hope. Not what you pray. What you actually plant. Your harvest is the inevitable result of your planting.

The Digital Footprint: A Modern Warning

The devotional addresses a contemporary reality: the internet never forgets. What you post on social media, what you comment, what you share, what you like—these become digital footprints that can follow you for decades.

• A careless post made in anger at 19 can cost you a job at 35.
• An inappropriate photo shared in a moment of foolishness can disqualify you from leadership at 50.
• A public argument with a brother or sister can be screenshotted and used against you years later.

“Posting negative content and portraying inappropriate behavior online might come back to haunt you later in future.”

But the reverse is also true. If your digital footprint is good—if you have used your online presence to encourage, teach, and glorify God—you will not need to worry. Your past will not rise up to shame you.

The Cloud of Witnesses Is Larger Than You Think

The memory verse speaks of a “cloud of witnesses.” Many believers think this refers only to the heroes of faith in heaven—the angels, the departed saints, the heavenly host.

But the devotional expands this: “The devil and his agents are also watching every move you make, and they are on the lookout for any mistake they can use against you in the future. Furthermore, your fellow human beings are also part of the cloud of witnesses that are observing every move you make.”

This means:

• Angels are watching. They record your obedience and cheer you on.
• Demons are watching. They wait for an opening to accuse and attack.
• People are watching. Your children, your spouse, your colleagues, your neighbors—they see what you do in public and sometimes in private.

You are never alone. You are never unobserved. Someone is always watching.

The God Who Searches the Heart

The devotional quotes Jeremiah 17:10: “The LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”

This is perhaps the most sobering truth of all. Even if no human sees you, even if the devil misses it, even if the angels look away—God sees. He does not just observe your actions; He searches your heart. He examines your motives, your thoughts, your secret desires.

• You may fool your pastor, but you cannot fool God.
• You may hide from your spouse, but you cannot hide from Him.
• You may delete the post, but He remembers.
• You may rewrite history, but He was there.

God is constantly looking at your heart and evaluating your thoughts and actions.

How to Sow Good Seeds

If you want to leave positive footprints and reap a good harvest, here is what you must do:

1. Renew Your Mind Daily (Romans 12:2)
Your actions come from your thoughts, and your thoughts come from what you feed your mind. If you feed on the world, you will think like the world and act like the world. But if you renew your mind with God’s word, you will think like God and act like God. Daily Bible reading is not optional—it is the plow that prepares your soil for good seed.

2. Honor God with Your Actions (Colossians 3:17)
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Not just on Sunday. Not just in church. In everything—work, home, online, in private, in public—do it as if Jesus is standing beside you. Because He is.

3. Be Intentional About Your Seed
You do not accidentally sow good seed. You must be intentional. Plan to speak kindly. Plan to act honestly. Plan to post uplifting content. Plan to help others. The harvest does not happen by accident; neither does the planting.

4. Guard Your Digital Footprint
Before you post, ask: Would I want this on the front page of a newspaper? Would I want my children to read this in ten years? Would I be ashamed if Jesus returned while I was typing this? If the answer gives you pause, do not post.

5. Remember That Nothing Is Secret
Even if no human sees, God sees. Even if no one finds out in this life, the judgment seat of Christ will reveal everything. Live today as if everything you do will be broadcast to the universe—because one day, it will be.

What Kind of Footprints Are You Leaving?

The devotional asks a question that every believer must answer:

• Are you leaving footprints of righteousness or rebellion?
• Are you sowing seeds of peace or conflict?
• Are you building a legacy of faithfulness or a history of compromise?
• Will those who come after you be blessed by your footprints or burdened by them?

“The actions you take today are the footprints you are leaving behind, and they will determine your future.”

Conclusion: Run to Win, Not Just to Finish

The memory verse calls us to run with patience the race set before us. But running is not enough. You must run in such a way as to win. You must lay aside every weight and sin. You must sow to the Spirit, not to the flesh.

Do not be deceived. God is not mocked. What you sow, you will reap.

• Sow righteousness, and reap honor.
• Sow kindness, and reap friendship.
• Sow generosity, and reap abundance.
• Sow to the Spirit, and reap life everlasting.

Make a commitment today to never engage in anything that will have a negative effect on your future.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that Your law of sowing and reaping is unbreakable. Forgive me for the times I have sown to my flesh, thinking I could avoid the harvest. Help me to be intentional about every seed I plant—in my words, my actions, my online presence, and my private life. Let me leave footprints that will bless the generation to come. I commit to renewing my mind daily with Your word. Guide me to do the right things at the right time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Review your digital footprint: Go through your social media accounts from the past year. Delete anything that does not honor God or that you would be ashamed for others to see.
• Examine your private life: Is there any secret behavior that would embarrass you if exposed? Confess it and turn from it today.
• Be intentional about sowing: This week, deliberately plant one seed of kindness, one seed of generosity, and one seed of encouragement. Do not wait for opportunity—create it.
• Remember the witnesses: Before you act or speak today, remind yourself: angels, demons, people, and God are watching. Let that awareness shape your choices.
• Run with patience: The race is long. Do not give up because the harvest seems slow. Keep sowing. Keep running. The reaping will come.

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The Open Heavens 12 May 2026 devotional for today is THE NAME OF JESUS.

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 HEAVENS 12 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: THE NAME OF JESUS

MEMORISE

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Acts 4:12

READ: Philippians 2:9-11

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 12 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Many years ago, my driver and I were travelling from Ibadan to llorin, a city in the North-Central region of Nigeria. There was a narrow bridge along the way, and only one vehicle could drive on it at a time.

Therefore, drivers had to wait for any vehicles that were coming from the opposite direction of the bridge to pass through before they could get on the bridge. When we reached the foot of the bridge, we observed that no vehicle was coming from the opposite direction; therefore, we got on the bridge and began to drive to the other side.

When we were halfway across the bridge, we suddenly saw that a truck was coming from the opposite direction at top speed. We had only two choices: we could either collide with the oncoming truck or swerve and plunge into the river under the bridge. There was no time to pray, but there was enough time to shout the name of Jesus. We eventually met the truck in the middle of the bridge, and somehow, we passed beside it and drove safely to the other side.

My driver was so shaken that he immediately parked the car when we crossed over. When he regained his composure, he turned to me and asked what had just happened, and I told him that God enlarged the bridge for us.

The name of Jesus is powerful; it guarantees deliverance (Mark 16:17), freedom (John 836), promotion (John 12:32), rest (Matt 11:28-30), satisfaction (John 7:37-39), answers to prayer (John 14:14), and victory (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Philippians 2:9 also tells us that His name is above every name. This means that everything that has a name is subject to the name of Jesus. If there is any ailment that has been plaguing you, as long as it has a name, it is inferior to the name of Jesus because at His name, every knee bows (Philippians 2:10).

Beloved, Jesus has given you the authority to use His name (John 16:23-24). This means that you have the ability to control situations and align them to God’s will for your life. Never despair when you are faced with negative situations; instead, proclaim the name of Jesus boldly, and you will surely emerge victorious.

I pray that the power in the name of Jesus will destroy every plan of the devil concerning you and your household.

Henceforth, you will walk in victory at all times, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT

The name of Jesus is superior to every other name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Chronicles 17-20

Open Heavens HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 12 MAY 2026 COMMENTARY

Here is the detailed commentary and interpretation for today’s devotional.

MEMORISE: Acts 4:12

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

This verse makes an exclusive claim that offends the modern world: there is only one name that saves. Not many names. Not any name. One name. The name of Jesus Christ is not just a powerful name among many—it is the only name that carries the authority to forgive sins, redeem souls, and reconcile humanity to God. Peter spoke these words after healing a lame man, and he was willing to die for this declaration.

BIBLE READING: Philippians 2:9-11

“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

This passage describes the exaltation of Jesus after His humiliation on the cross. Because He humbled Himself to death—even death on a cross—God the Father raised Him to the highest place and bestowed on Him the name above every name. The scope of this authority is total: heaven, earth, and under the earth (the realm of the dead). Every knee will bow—whether willingly now or forcibly later. This passage teaches that the name of Jesus carries absolute, universal, and eternal authority.

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The Name That Enlarged a Bridge

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye continues his series on longevity and finishing well. He has covered hiding, fighting, running, refueling, rest, avoiding the devil’s traps, and enduring persecution. Today he reveals another secret: the power in the name of Jesus. His personal testimony is a dramatic illustration of what happens when a believer uses that name in a moment of crisis.

The Narrow Bridge and the Speeding Truck

The devotional opens with a vivid testimony from Daddy Adeboye’s travels. He and his driver were traveling from Ibadan to Ilorin. Along the way, there was a narrow bridge—so narrow that only one vehicle could be on it at a time. Drivers had to wait for oncoming traffic to clear before crossing.

When they reached the bridge, no vehicle was coming from the opposite direction, so they began to cross. Halfway across, a truck appeared from the opposite direction—speeding toward them at top speed.

They had two choices: collide with the truck or swerve and plunge into the river below. There was no time to pray a long prayer. There was no time to call a prayer meeting. But there was enough time to shout the name of Jesus.

They met the truck in the middle of the bridge. Somehow—impossibly—they passed beside it and drove safely to the other side.

The driver was so shaken that he parked the car immediately. When he regained his composure, he turned to Daddy Adeboye and asked, “What just happened?”

Daddy Adeboye’s answer: “God enlarged the bridge for us.”

That is what the name of Jesus does. When there is no room, He makes room. When there is no way, He makes a way. When the enemy is speeding toward you with destruction, that name clears the path.

What the Name of Jesus Guarantees

The devotional lists several things that the name of Jesus guarantees for believers:

1. Deliverance (Mark 16:17)
Jesus said, “In my name shall they cast out devils.” Every demon, every unclean spirit, every force of darkness must submit to the name of Jesus. You do not need to fear them—you need to use His name against them.

2. Freedom (John 8:36)
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” The name of Jesus breaks every chain—addiction, bondage, oppression, generational curses. What no therapy, medication, or effort could do, His name accomplishes instantly.

3. Promotion (John 12:32)
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” When you exalt the name of Jesus, He exalts you. Promotion comes from His name.

4. Rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” The name of Jesus calms anxious hearts, quiets troubled minds, and brings peace that surpasses understanding.

5. Satisfaction (John 7:37-39)
“If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.” The name of Jesus satisfies the deepest longings of the human soul—for purpose, for love, for meaning.

6. Answers to Prayer (John 14:14)
“If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” Not some things—anything. The name of Jesus opens heaven’s storehouse.

7. Victory (1 Corinthians 15:57)
“Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Not just victory sometimes—victory at all times. His name guarantees the win.

The Name Above Every Name

Philippians 2:9 declares that God gave Jesus “a name which is above every name.”

What does this mean? It means that everything that has a name is subject to the name of Jesus.

• Every sickness has a name—malaria, cancer, diabetes, hypertension. That name must bow to the name of Jesus.
• Every demon has a name—spirit of fear, spirit of infirmity, marine spirit. That name must bow to the name of Jesus.
• Every problem has a name—poverty, barrenness, marital failure, business collapse. That name must bow to the name of Jesus.
• Every person has a name—the one who opposes you, the one who persecutes you, the one who stands in your way. That name must bow to the name of Jesus.

“At the name of Jesus, every knee should bow.” Not some knees. Not most knees. Every knee—in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. The devil himself will bow to that name.

You Have Authority to Use His Name

The devotional makes a crucial point: Jesus has given you the authority to use His name. John 16:23-24 records His words: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”

When you speak in the name of Jesus, you are not just saying a magic word. You are exercising the authority that Jesus Himself has given you. It is like a police officer saying, “Stop in the name of the law.” The officer does not have personal power—but the law backs his words. Your personal power is insufficient, but the name of Jesus backs your words.

Never despair when faced with negative situations. Instead, proclaim the name of Jesus boldly, and you will surely emerge victorious.

How to Use the Name of Jesus

1. Speak It Boldly
The disciples in Acts 4 prayed for boldness to speak God’s word, and the place was shaken. Do not whisper the name of Jesus as if you are ashamed of it. Speak it boldly. The enemy knows that name, and he trembles at it.

2. Speak It Immediately
In the testimony, there was no time to pray a long prayer—but there was time to shout the name of Jesus. When crisis strikes, do not wait. Do not hesitate. Shout His name. It is the fastest prayer you can pray, and it carries infinite power.

3. Speak It in Faith
The name of Jesus is not a magic formula. It works when spoken in faith. If you doubt, you neutralize its power. But if you believe that Jesus is who He said He is and that He has given you authority to use His name, then your words carry heaven’s weight.

4. Speak It Over Everything
Do not limit the use of His name to church services or prayer meetings. Use it over your family, your finances, your health, your business, your children. Use it when you wake up and when you go to bed. Use it in traffic and in boardrooms. The name of Jesus belongs in every area of your life.

The Name That Destroys the Devil’s Plans

The devotional concludes with a prayer: “I pray that the power in the name of Jesus will destroy every plan of the devil concerning you and your household.”

The devil makes plans. He strategizes. He schemes. He sets traps. But the name of Jesus destroys those plans. Not delays them—destroys them. Not weakens them—destroys them.

When you speak that name, the enemy’s plans crumble. The bridge enlarges. The truck misses you. The way opens.

Conclusion: The Name Is Your Weapon

You do not need to face life’s battles in your own strength. You have been given a name that is above every name. Use it.

• Sickness? In the name of Jesus, be healed.
• Fear? In the name of Jesus, be gone.
• Poverty? In the name of Jesus, be broken.
• Marriage trouble? In the name of Jesus, be restored.
• Enemy attack? In the name of Jesus, be scattered.

The name of Jesus is your victory. Speak it. Believe it. Walk in it.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You for the name of Jesus—the name above every name. I thank You that every knee must bow to that name, including every problem, every sickness, every demon, and every enemy. I receive the authority to use that name. I will not face my battles in my own strength. I will proclaim the name of Jesus boldly. Today, I speak that name over every negative situation in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Practice speaking the name of Jesus aloud: Start today. Say it over your morning, your family, your work, your health. Make it a habit.
• Identify a “narrow bridge” situation: What area of your life feels like there is no room, no way out? Begin to speak the name of Jesus over that situation daily.
• Memorize Philippians 2:9-11: Write it down and keep it visible. Let it remind you that every knee will bow to that name.
• Use His name immediately in crisis: Do not wait for a long prayer time. Shout His name. It is the fastest and most powerful prayer you can pray.
• Destroy the devil’s plans through declaration: Each morning, declare: “I destroy every plan of the devil concerning me and my household in the name of Jesus.”

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The Open Heavens 11 May 2026 devotional for today is BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED.

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 HEAVENS 11 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED

MEMORISE

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12

READ: Matthew 5:10-12

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 11 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

All Christians will experience tribulations in the world (John 16:33), and being persecuted is one of the tribulations that every true believer must face.

It is true that persecution is naturally unpleasant; however, it is a thing of joy to know that Jesus promised in Matthew 5:10 that those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake are blessed and will inherit the kingdom of heaven.

Today’s memory verse says that every believer who chooses to live a godly life must experience some form of persecution, whether it is severe or mild. In whatever form it comes, persecution is naturally unpleasant. Therefore, to escape it, some believers compromise their faith and begin to conform to the world.

As a believer, your witness for Christ will not be effective if you compromise your faith at every hint of persecution. Christians who compromise their faith in the face of persecution miss the opportunity to become more effective witnesses for Christ.

Every time the apostles endured persecution, they were presented with a greater opportunity to witness Christ to others. In Acts 4:1-3, the religious leaders in Jerusalem ordered Peter and John to be thrown in jail until the next day and threatened them severely not to preach in the name of Jesus anymore.

After that incident, the apostles experienced God’s power in a greater dimension and received more boldness to speak God’s word (Acts 4:3133). When they were scattered abroad after Stephen’s death, they witnessed Christ everywhere they went, and the gospel spread mightily as a result (Acts 8:4).

Child of God, whether you are persecuted for not compromising your Christian values or outrightly punished for preaching the gospel, God’s grace is sufficient to keep you from turning away from Him.

His strength will carry you through every difficult moment when you keep your focus on Him. If you are experiencing persecution for being a Christian, know that you are not alone. When Jesus appeared to Saul on the road to Damascus, He referred to Himself as Jesus, the One whom Paul was persecuting (Acts 9:4-5). This means that those who persecute you are also persecuting Jesus, and He is fully with you in your tribulations.

Beloved, don’t ever give up on your faith in the face of persecution; instead, draw strength from the One who promised that He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). He is the ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1), and He will be with you always, even to the end of the world (Matthew 28:20).

KEY POINT

Blessed are those who endure persecution for righteousness’ sake; they shall inherit the kingdom of God.

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MEMORISE: 2 Timothy 3:12

“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”

This verse is one of the most direct promises in Scripture about the cost of following Jesus. It does not say that some believers might suffer persecution. It does not say that persecution is possible only in certain countries or certain eras. It says all who choose to live godly lives in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Persecution is not a sign that something has gone wrong—it is a sign that you are living right.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 5:10-12

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”

This passage is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, often called the Beatitudes. Unlike the world’s definition of blessing—wealth, comfort, popularity—Jesus pronounces blessing on those who suffer for righteousness. He does not say “endure persecution” but “rejoice and be exceeding glad.” Why? Because persecution connects you to the prophets and secures your reward in heaven. This passage teaches that persecution is not a detour from the Christian life; it is part of the road.

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The Unpleasant Reality of Persecution

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) continues his series on longevity and finishing well. He has covered hiding, fighting, running, refueling, rest, and avoiding the devil’s traps. Today he addresses an unavoidable reality: persecution. Every believer who chooses to live a godly life will face it. And how you respond to it determines whether you finish your race or fall by the wayside.

The Temptation to Compromise

The devotional acknowledges that persecution is naturally unpleasant. Whether it is severe—imprisonment, beatings, death—or mild—ridicule, exclusion, slander—persecution hurts. No one enjoys being mocked, rejected, or attacked for their faith.

This is why some believers compromise. To escape the discomfort, they water down their message, hide their convictions, or conform to the world. They stop speaking up. They stop standing out. They blend in to avoid the heat.

But the devotional warns: “Your witness for Christ will not be effective if you compromise your faith at every hint of persecution.”

A compromised Christian is a silent Christian. And a silent Christian is an ineffective witness. When you shrink back from persecution, you also shrink back from the opportunity to show the world what faith looks like under fire.

The Apostles: Persecution That Led to Power

The devotional points to the apostles as examples of what happens when believers do not compromise. In Acts 4, Peter and John were arrested, thrown in jail, and threatened severely not to preach in the name of Jesus anymore.

What was the result? Not silence, but boldness. Not retreat, but advance.

• They experienced God’s power in a greater dimension.
• They received more boldness to speak God’s word.
• The place where they prayed was shaken.
• Many who heard the word believed.

Persecution did not stop them—it propelled them.

Later, when Stephen was martyred, the church was scattered. The enemy intended this scattering to destroy the church. But Acts 8:4 says, “They that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.” What the devil meant for evil, God used for good. The persecution that was supposed to silence the church actually spread the gospel.

You Are Not Alone in Persecution

One of the most comforting truths in the devotional is this: when you are persecuted for your faith, you are not alone.

When Jesus appeared to Saul on the road to Damascus, He did not say, “Why are you persecuting My followers?” He said, “Why persecutest thou me?” (Acts 9:4).

This means: When someone persecutes you for being a Christian, they are persecuting Jesus Himself. He identifies with His people so completely that your suffering is His suffering. He is not watching from a distance—He is in the fire with you.

• Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the furnace, and a fourth Person walked with them.
• Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den, and God shut the lions’ mouths.
• Paul and Silas were thrown into prison, and God sent an earthquake.

Jesus is fully with you in your tribulations.

The Blessing Hidden in Persecution

The memory verse from Matthew 5 says something counterintuitive: “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.”

How can persecution be a blessing?

1. It Confirms You Are Living Right
If the world loves you, it means you are like the world. Jesus said, “If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you” (John 15:19). Persecution is not a sign that something is wrong—it is a sign that something is right.

2. It Connects You to the Prophets
Jesus said, “For so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” When you are persecuted, you join a long line of faithful witnesses—Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, John the Baptist, Stephen, Paul. You are in good company.

3. It Secures Your Reward in Heaven
“Great is your reward in heaven.” The suffering is temporary. The reward is eternal. The heaviness lasts for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

4. It Produces Character and Hope
Romans 5:3-5 says that tribulation produces patience, patience produces experience, and experience produces hope. Persecution is not wasted—it is refining.

How to Respond to Persecution

If you are facing persecution for your faith, here is how to respond:

1. Do Not Compromise
The most important response is to refuse to compromise. Do not water down your message. Do not hide your convictions. Do not blend in to avoid the heat. Your witness is most powerful when it costs you something.

2. Rejoice
Jesus commanded: “Rejoice, and be exceeding glad.” This is not natural. It is supernatural. You rejoice not because persecution feels good, but because you know what it produces. You rejoice because your reward is in heaven. You rejoice because you are counted worthy to suffer for His name.

3. Draw Strength from God’s Promises
Hebrews 13:5: “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Matthew 28:20: “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.”

Hold these promises close. They are your anchor in the storm.

4. Keep Your Focus on Jesus
When you focus on the persecution, you sink. When you focus on Jesus, you walk on water. Keep your eyes on Him. He endured the cross, despised the shame, and is seated at the right hand of God. Follow His example.

5. See Persecution as an Opportunity
Every time the apostles were persecuted, they were presented with a greater opportunity to witness. Your persecution may open doors you could not open otherwise. Ask God to show you the opportunity hidden inside the opposition.

The Grace That Carries You

The devotional promises: “God’s grace is sufficient to keep you from turning away from Him. His strength will carry you through every difficult moment when you keep your focus on Him.”

You do not need to be strong enough for persecution. You need to be connected enough to the One who is strong enough. His grace is sufficient. His strength is made perfect in your weakness.

Conclusion: Do Not Give Up

Persecution is not pleasant. But it is part of the path for every believer who chooses to live godly lives. Do not give up. Do not compromise. Do not shrink back.

• Your witness is most powerful when it costs you something.
• Your faithfulness under fire inspires others.
• Your reward in heaven is great.
• Your Savior is with you in the fire.

He will never leave you. He will never forsake you. He is your ever-present help in trouble. And He will be with you always, even to the end of the world.

Pray this:
“Father, I thank You that persecution is not a surprise to You. You promised that all who live godly lives will suffer persecution. Give me the grace not to compromise when the heat comes. Let my witness be bold, not silent. Let my faith shine brightest under pressure. I rejoice that my reward is in heaven. I draw strength from Your promise that You are with me always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Identify any area where you have compromised: Have you softened your message, hidden your convictions, or blended in to avoid persecution? Confess it and recommit to boldness.
• Encourage a persecuted believer: Find someone who is suffering for their faith—whether in another country or across the street—and send them a message of encouragement.
• Memorize Matthew 5:10-12: Write it down and keep it with you. Let it remind you that persecution is not a curse—it is a blessing.
• Pray for boldness: This week, ask God specifically for boldness to speak His word despite opposition.
• Rejoice in advance: Thank God for the opportunity to suffer for His name—before it comes. Your attitude of gratitude will disarm the enemy.

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The Open Heavens 10 May 2026 devotional for today is BLESSINGS WITHOUT SORROW.

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 HEAVENS 10 MAY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

TOPIC: BLESSINGS WITHOUT SORROW

MEMORISE

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22

READ: 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

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RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 10 MAY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Many people want to get rich at all costs, and as such, the devil lures them into all sorts of sinful acts. Some of them eventually get the riches they want, but such riches always come with many sorrows. Only the blessing of God comes without sorrow, as we see in today’s memory verse.

The devil never desires anything good for anybody. He may pretend as if he wants the best for a fellow, but he is a great deceiver and is incapable of giving anyone anything good. Instead, he is interested in stealing whatever God has given His children.

John 10:10 reveals his true intentions when dealing with anyone: to steal, kill, and destroy. If you yield to the devil’s temptation to engage in sin, you are giving him permission to steal from you, kill you, and destroy you.

Years ago, a female student of mine while I was a lecturer said to me, “Daddy, I have found a young man who wants to marry me.” I congratulated her but she said, “No! That is where the problem is.” She then proceeded to tell me that her father had informed her that he had offered her to a marine spirit, and if she ever got married, she would die.

Her father also told her that if she didn’t die, whoever she got married to would die on the wedding day. She then told me, “Now, this young man has approached me for marriage, and I have a feeling that it is the will of God that I get married to him. However, I don’t want to say ‘yes’ to him because I don’t want the marine spirit to kill him.

What should I do?” | laughed and told her, “I know the Father of all spirits.” I then prayed a simple prayer in the name of Jesus and told her to go ahead and accept the young man’s proposal.

Two years later, I was in a church in Yaba, Lagos, when this young lady walked up to me. She was carrying a baby in her hand, and she said, “Sir, do you remember me?” I replied, “Of course!” I asked her about her husband, and she pointed to a handsome young man. If that lady had not run to Jesus, she would have lived under the bondage of losing every man who showed interest in her.

Beloved, satan’s “blessings’ always come with truckloads of sorrow. However, when God blesses you, He gives you a sorrow-free package.

KEY POINT

Only the blessings of God comes in sorrow-free packages.

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Here is the detailed commentary and interpretation for today’s devotional.

MEMORISE: Proverbs 10:22

“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”

This verse draws a sharp contrast between two kinds of wealth. There is wealth that comes from the world, from the devil, or from sinful schemes—and that wealth always carries hidden sorrow. But the blessing of the LORD is different. It makes rich, yes, but it comes with no sorrow attached. No regret, no bondage, no hidden price tag. God’s blessing is pure, clean, and sorrow-free.

BIBLE READING: 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith.” (1 Peter 5:8-9)

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

These two passages together reveal the devil’s true nature and Jesus’ contrasting mission. The devil has three stated goals: to steal, to kill, and to destroy. He does not come to bless, to help, or to give. He comes to take. Jesus, by contrast, comes to give life—abundant life. Every “gift” from the devil is a trap; every blessing from God is life-giving.

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The Sorrow That Comes with Satan’s Blessings

In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) continues his series on longevity and finishing well. He has covered hiding, fighting, running, spiritual refueling, physical refueling through eating, and physical refueling through rest. Today he addresses a different kind of trap: the lure of getting rich at all costs. The devil offers wealth, but his “blessings” always come with sorrow. Only God’s blessing is sorrow-free.

The Devil’s True Intentions

The devotional begins with a stark reminder of who the devil is. He is not a harmless trickster or a mischievous tempter. John 10:10 reveals his threefold agenda:

• To steal — take what rightfully belongs to you
• To kill — end your life, your destiny, your purpose
• To destroy — ruin everything God is building in you

The devil never desires anything good for anyone. He may pretend to want the best for you. He may offer you riches, power, or success. But his gifts are poisoned. His blessings come with hidden terms and conditions that will ultimately destroy you.

“If you yield to the devil’s temptation to engage in sin, you are giving him permission to steal from you, kill you, and destroy you.”

The Daughter Offered to a Marine Spirit

The devotional shares a powerful testimony that illustrates this truth. Years ago, a female student of Daddy Adeboye came to him with a terrible dilemma. She had found a young man who wanted to marry her—and she believed it was God’s will. But her father had revealed a dark secret.

Her father had offered her to a marine spirit (a water spirit, a demonic entity). He told her that if she ever got married, she would die. And if she didn’t die, whoever she married would die on the wedding day.

This young woman was trapped. She wanted to obey God and marry this man, but she did not want to be responsible for his death. She came to Daddy Adeboye asking, “What should I do?”

Daddy Adeboye’s response was bold: “I know the Father of all spirits.”

He prayed a simple prayer in the name of Jesus and told her to accept the young man’s proposal. Two years later, he saw her in a church in Yaba, Lagos. She was carrying a baby. Her handsome husband stood beside her. The marine spirit’s claim had been broken by the power of the Almighty.

If that lady had not run to Jesus, she would have lived under the bondage of losing every man who showed interest in her. Her father’s bargain with the devil would have stolen her future, killed her husband, and destroyed her destiny.

How the Devil Lures People

The devotional explains that many people want to get rich at all costs. This desperation makes them vulnerable to the devil’s lures. He offers them:

• Fast money through fraud or corruption
• Success through ritual sacrifices
• Wealth through agreements with dark spirits

Some of them get the riches they want. They buy cars, build houses, and live lavishly. But such riches always come with many sorrows.

• The money is there, but peace is gone.
• The house is there, but the marriage is broken.
• The car is there, but the children are lost.
• The business is there, but the health is destroyed.

This is the devil’s pattern. He gives you what you want, but he makes sure you cannot enjoy it. His blessings are always poisoned.

The Sorrow-Free Blessing of God

The memory verse promises something different: “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”

What does sorrow-free blessing look like?

• You prosper, but your family remains intact.
• You rise, but your health stays strong.
• You gain influence, but your character remains pure.
• You receive wealth, but your peace is undisturbed.

God does not need to cheat you. He does not need to hide a curse inside a blessing. When He gives, He gives fully, freely, and cleanly. No hidden fees. No fine print. No demonic attachments.

Why People Choose the Devil’s Blessings

If the devil’s blessings are so destructive, why do people choose them?

1. Impatience
God’s blessing often requires waiting. The devil offers instant results. People who cannot wait fall for the shortcut.

2. Desperation
When you are desperate, you stop being discerning. The devil knows this and offers his “help” just when you are most vulnerable.

3. Ignorance
Some people do not know that the devil’s gifts come with sorrow. They see the wealth and do not see the hidden chains.

4. Family Tradition
Like the young woman’s father, some families have made covenants with dark spirits for generations. Children inherit these covenants and assume there is no way out.

How to Receive God’s Sorrow-Free Blessing

1. Refuse the Devil’s Shortcuts
Do not take money that comes with strings attached. Do not accept success that requires compromise. If an opportunity requires you to sin, it is not from God—no matter how good it looks.

2. Break Every Dark Covenant
If you suspect that you or your family has made agreements with dark spirits, renounce them in Jesus’ name. The young woman needed deliverance from her father’s vow. You may need the same. Pray: “I break every covenant made on my behalf with any dark spirit. I renounce it in Jesus’ name.”

3. Run to Jesus
The young woman ran to Daddy Adeboye, who pointed her to Jesus. You must run to the same Savior. He is the Father of all spirits—including the ones that claim ownership over you. His authority is higher than any marine spirit, any family curse, any demonic agreement.

4. Trust God’s Timing
God’s blessing may take longer, but it comes without sorrow. Wait for His timing. Do not grab at the devil’s counterfeits.

5. Test Every Blessing
Before you receive any significant gain, ask: Did this come through righteous means? Is my conscience clear? Can I thank God for this without shame? If the answer is no, reject it.

The Testimony of Deliverance

The young woman in the testimony is a living proof that God’s power breaks the devil’s hold. Her father had sold her to a marine spirit. That spirit claimed the right to kill any husband who married her.

But Jesus is the Father of all spirits. When He spoke, the marine spirit had to obey. The marriage happened. The husband lived. The baby was born. The sorrow that should have come was cancelled.

This same deliverance is available to you.

Conclusion: Choose the Sorrow-Free Blessing

The devil is a deceiver. His “blessings” are traps. His riches come with sorrow, bondage, and ultimately destruction.

But God’s blessing is different. It makes rich without sorrow. It prospers without poison. It lifts without chains.

Do not be desperate enough to accept the devil’s counterfeits. Do not be impatient enough to grab at his shortcuts. Wait on the Lord. Trust His timing. Receive His sorrow-free blessing.

Pray this:
“Father, I renounce every temptation to get rich at all costs. I reject the devil’s counterfeits. I break every covenant made on my behalf with any dark spirit—marine spirits, family spirits, any demonic power. I run to Jesus, the Father of all spirits. Set me free from every inherited bondage. Give me Your sorrow-free blessing. Let my wealth come without chains and my success come without shame. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Action Steps:

• Examine your wealth: Has any of your income or success come through questionable means? If so, renounce it and make restitution where possible.
• Break family covenants: If you suspect your family has made agreements with dark spirits, pray specifically to break them. You may want to seek deliverance ministry.
• Reject shortcuts: This week, if an opportunity arises that requires compromise, refuse it—even if it costs you money or advancement.
• Wait on God’s timing: Identify one area where you have been impatient for blessing. Commit to waiting on God’s timing rather than grabbing the devil’s counterfeit.
• Thank God for sorrow-free blessings: Make a list of the ways God has blessed you without hidden sorrow. Give Him thanks for each one.

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