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  • Open Heavens Devotional for Today 2026: DIVINE REDIRECTION

    Open Heavens Devotional for Today 2026: DIVINE REDIRECTION

    Today’s Open Heavens devotional (16 September 2026) is DIVINE REDIRECTION.

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

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    Open Heaven Devotional for Today 2026

    OPEN HEAVEN 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

    TOPIC: DIVINE REDIRECTION

    MEMORISE:

    To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
    Luke 1:79

    READ: Acts 9:1-8

    And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
    2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
    3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
    4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
    5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

    6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
    7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
    8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

    RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

    In today’s Bible reading, a man called Saul of Tarsus, who had been persecuting the Church of Christ, was on his way to Damascus to arrest Christians and bring them back to Jerusalem to be thrown into prison. On the way to Damascus, however, Jesus Christ appeared to him, and he experienced a divine redirection. He had been on the wrong path, persecuting Christians and God’s work on the earth, but God intercepted and redirected him, placing him on the right path. I pray that if you are currently going in the wrong direction in your life, the Almighty God will redirect you to the right path, in Jesus’ name.

    Mary Magdalene was another person who experienced a divine redirection. In Luke 8:2. before she met Jesus, she was tormented by seven demons. One demon is enough to ruin a person’s life and destiny, but Mary had seven. Satan had planned the pertect plot to destroy her, but Jesus intervened and redirected her life. He delivered her, and she later became one of the first people to see Him after His resurrection. In John 20:13-18, she had a glorious encounter with the risen Lord, and she went to tell the disciples that she had seen the Lord and that He had spoken to her. A woman who was demon-possessed became a credible witness of the Lord. I pray that you will have a special divine encounter, and if you are on the wrong path in any area of your life, I decree that your steps shall be redirected aright, in Jesus’ name.

    Some years ago, we held a crusade in Lagos, and one young man, who happened to be a member of a gang of highway robbers, came to the crusade venue with a revolver. However, God arrested him, and he gave his life to Jesus Christ and surrendered his gun. A few days later, every member of the gang was killed during a robbery operation. Fortunately for him, he didn’t go with them because he had become born again. He was going in the wrong direction, but he came across the light of God, and God saved him from destruction.

    Beloved, if you are going in the wrong direction in your life right now, I pray that the light of God will stop you. I pray that God will intercept and redirect you for His glory, in Jesus’ name.

    PRAYER POINT

    Father, please visit me with Your light and redirect me in any area of my life that I may be going in the wrong direction, in Jesus’ name.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

    Hosea 10-14

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

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  • RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 4: 27 September 2026

    RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 4: 27 September 2026

    This is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Student’s manual for Youths and Young Adults (YAYA).

    Today’s lesson 4 topic is LAW VERSUS GRACE

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    RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 4: 27 September 2026

    RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL LESSON 4 (27 SEPTEMBER 2026)

    TOPIC: LAW VERSUS GRACE

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 8:2-4

    2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
    3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
    4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 (NKJV)

    INTRODUCTION

    The law, according to Scriptures, refers to the detailed standard God gave to Moses, beginning in Exodus 20 with the Ten Commandments. The Law was given to separate God’s people – the Israelites – from the evil nations around them and to define sin (Ezra 10:11; Romans 5:13; 7:7).

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE NATURE OF THE LAW

    A. God gave “a law and commandments” written in a tablet of stone to the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness to the Promised Land (Exodus 24:12).

    B. The law and commandments were expounded (supposedly by Moses) to include God’s statutes, judgements, testimonies, etc. and written in a book called “The laws of Moses” to hold the Israelites accountable whenever they disobey God’s commandments (1 Kings 2:3; Matthew 19:7-8).

    C. Jesus summarised all the laws to be “Love God with all your heart” and “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:36-40).

    D. God’s commandments are not grievous or burdensome (1 John 5:3) but the nature of sin in man made it difficult for him to comply. Also, the Law was not evil: it defines the condition of a person’s heart (Romans 7:7).

    E. The Law exposes the inability of man to obey God’s commandments (Romans 7:14-16).

    F. While the Law itself was good, holy and just (Romans 7:12), it was weak in that it lacked the power to change a sinful heart (Romans 8:3; Acts 13:39).

    G. We should be careful not to set aside the commandment of God, replacing it with human traditions (Mark 7:7-9).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Students should discuss why the Law, though good, could not save mankind.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE PLACE OF GRACE

    A. God is full of grace (Joel 2:13), and people have always found grace and salvation by faith in God (Genesis 19:18-19).

    B. God did not change between the Old and New Testaments (Malachi 3:6a). The same God who gave the law through Moses also gave grace through Jesus (John 1:17).

    C. Jesus was born “under the law” (Galatians 4:4-5) and became the final sacrifice to bring the Law to fulfilment and establish the New Covenant (Matthew 5:17; Luke 22:20).

    D. If properly understood, there is no conflict between grace and the Law: Christ fulfilled the Law on our behalf and offers grace through the power of the Holy Spirit, who motivates a regenerated heart to live in obedience to God (Romans 8:1-4).

    E. Hence, in place of the Old Testament law and its penalty, Christians are under the law of grace through Christ (Romans 6:14; Galatians 3:10-14, 22-28).

    F. In this dispensation of grace, God’s commandments remain sacred and to be obedient is to love God (1 John 5:3). However, any attempt to obey the commandment through the Old Testament Law will take away the liberty of the believer (Romans 8:1-3). This is because “whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, is guilty of all” (James 2:9-12).

    G. By grace, we can do what is pleasing and acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:7-10). This is why it is an aberration for anyone who is genuinely born-again to habitually and deliberately practice sin (1 John 3:8-9).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Students should discuss how grace empowers believers to live in obedience to God.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 27 September 2026

    In Christ, we have the grace to resist sin and live in holiness.

    QUESTIONS:

    1. Why was the law given?
    2. Is there a conflict between the grace and the law?

    FURTHER READINGS:

    SUN: Romans 6:14. MON: Ephesians 2:8-9. TUE: Galatians 3:24. WED: John 1:16-17. THUR: Romans 3:20. FRI: James 2:9-12. SAT: 1 John 5:3.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 4

    List the 10 commandments under the two categories of the summary of the whole law according to Matthew 22:36-40. (1×10=10 marks).

    Love for God and love for our Neighbours.

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  • RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 3: 20 September 2026

    RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 3: 20 September 2026

    This is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Student’s manual for Youths and Young Adults (YAYA).

    Today’s lesson 3 topic is WATER BAPTISM

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    RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 3: 20 September 2026

    RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL LESSON 3 (20 SEPTEMBER 2026)

    TOPIC: WATER BAPTISM

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 28:19-20

    19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
    20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” Acts 2:41 (NKJV)

    INTRODUCTION

    The word “baptise” comes from the Greek word “baptizo,” which means “to immerse or dip under water.” Water baptism is a public declaration of our promise not to walk in sin anymore. It also connects us to the body of Christ. Jesus Himself was baptised by immersion (Matthew 3:16).

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE DESCRIPTION

    A. Water baptism is a Christian rite representing a public profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

    B. It symbolises identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, signifying commitment to God. Being submerged in the water represents dying to one’s old life, and rising from the water symbolises the new life in Christ.

    C. The act is a command from Jesus and an act of obedience for believers (Matthew 28:19-20).

    D. Water baptism is a practical demonstration of our spiritual reality and a personal testimony that we have passed from the old life of sin to the new life of righteousness in Christ through faith (Colossians 2:11-12).

    E. The main requirements for water baptism are:

    i. A personal faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour.

    ii. Repentance from sin.

    iii. You must also have heard the Gospel message and be able to make a public confession of faith that you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Saviour.

    F. The correct way to get baptised is that prayer is offered, and the person is lowered under the water before rising to signify a new beginning in the name of “The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit,” which is what Jesus commanded us.

    G. As soon as a person believes in Christ, he can be, and is encouraged to be baptised (Acts 8:35-39; 10:45-48).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Students should discuss the symbolism of being submerged in water and rising from it.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: THINGS TO NOTE

    A. It is not the baptism that saves, but baptism is a response to the declaration of an inward saving faith.

    B. Those who have given their lives to Christ are encouraged to proclaim their faith publicly through water baptism. However, not all believers may be opportune to do so due to some uncontrollable factors like the ‘thief on the cross’ (Luke 23:39-43).

    C. Water baptism should be done in the name of “The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).

    D. Any believer in Christ who has been baptised by immersion should be welcomed and accepted by the Church of God, irrespective of denomination.

    E. No one is ineligible for baptism due to past sins; in fact, baptism is a sign that you believe and have been cleansed from sin through faith in Christ.

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Students should discuss why baptism is an act of obedience and not a means of salvation.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 20 September 2026

    Water baptism is a public declaration of faith in the saving grace of Jesus.

    QUESTIONS:

    1. Briefly describe Water Baptism.
    2. Mention five things to note about Water Baptism.

    FURTHER READINGS:

    SUN: Mark 16:16. MON: Matthew 28:19. TUE: Romans 6:3-4. WED: Acts 2:38. THUR: 1 Peter 3:21. FRI: Acts 2:41. SAT: Colossians 2:12.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 3

    If you have not been baptised by immersion, plan to join the next batch (No mark).

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  • RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 4: 27 September 2026

    RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 4: 27 September 2026

    This is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Teacher’s manual for Youths and Young Adults (YAYA).

    Today’s Lesson 4 topic is LAW VERSUS GRACE.

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    RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 4: 27 September 2026

    RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 4 (27 SEPTEMBER 2026)

    TOPIC: LAW VERSUS GRACE

    OPENING PRAYER:

    Father, help me to make a distinction between the law and grace.

    PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

    The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the last lesson.

    BIBLE READING

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 8:2-4

    [2] For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
    [3] For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
    [4] That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 (NKJV)

    LESSON INTRODUCTION

    The law, according to Scriptures, refers to the detailed standard God gave to Moses, beginning in Exodus 20 with the Ten Commandments. The Law was given to separate God’s people – the Israelites – from the evil nations around them and to define sin (Ezra 10:11; Romans 5:13; 7:7).

    TEACHER’S DIARY

    LESSON AIM: To teach the church, the law and the grace of God.

    TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this study, students are expected to:

    a. Understand the nature of law.
    b. Know the place of grace.

    TEXT REVIEW: Romans 8:2-4

    A. In the above passage, there are two categories of the law, which are:

    i……V2a.
    ii…..v2b.

    B. The natural law could not make a perfect man in God, but God….. V3.

    C. That the….. V4.

    TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.

    TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE NATURE OF THE LAW

    1. God gave “a law and commandments” written on a tablet of stone to the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness to the Promised Land (Exodus 24:12).
    2. The law and commandments were expounded (supposedly by Moses) to include God’s statutes, judgements, testimonies, etc. and written in a book called “The laws of Moses” to hold the Israelites accountable whenever they disobey God’s commandments (1 Kings 2:3; Matthew 19:7-8).
    3. Jesus summarised all the laws to be “Love God with all your heart” and “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:36-40).
    4. God’s commandments are not grievous or burdensome (1 John 5:3), but the nature of sin in man made it difficult for him to comply.
    5. The Law was not evil: it defines the condition of a person’s heart (Romans 7:7).
    6. The Law exposes the inability of man to obey God’s commandments (Romans 7:14-16).
    7. The Law itself was good, holy and just (Romans 7:12), but it was weak in that it lacked the power to change a sinful heart (Romans 8:3; Acts 13:39).
    8. We should be careful not to set aside the commandment of God, replacing it with human traditions (Mark 7:7-9).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Can you keep all the Ten Commandments without defaulting?

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE PLACE OF GRACE

    A. God is full of grace (Joel 2:13).

    i. People have always found grace and salvation by faith in God (Genesis 19:18-19).

    ii. God did not change between the Old and New Testaments (Malachi 3:6a).

    iii. The same God who gave the law through Moses also gave grace through Jesus (John 1:17).

    iv. Jesus was born “under the law” (Galatians 4:4-5) and became the final sacrifice to bring the Law to fulfilment and establish the New Covenant (Matthew 5:17; Luke 22:20).

    B. If properly understood, there is no conflict between grace and the Law:

    i. Christ fulfilled the Law on our behalf and offers grace through the power of the Holy Spirit, who motivates a regenerated heart to live in obedience to God (Romans 8:1-4).

    ii. In place of the Old Testament law and its penalty, Christians are under the law of grace through Christ (Romans 6:14; Galatians 3:10-14, 22-28).

    C. In this dispensation of grace, God’s commandments remain sacred, and to be obedient is to love God (1 John 5:3).

    i. Any attempt to obey the commandment through the Old Testament Law will take away the liberty of the believer (Romans 8:1-3). This is because “whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, is guilty of all” (James 2:9-12).

    ii. By grace, we can do what is pleasing and acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:7-10). This is why it is an aberration for anyone who is genuinely born-again to habitually and deliberately practice sin (1 John 3:8-9).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Is there any conflict between grace and the law?

    CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual 27 September 2026

    In Christ, we have the grace to resist sin and live in holiness.

    EVALUATION:

    Mention two things believers stand to benefit in the place of grace.

    CLOSING PRAYER:

    Father, give me the grace to follow You till the end in Jesus’ mighty name.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA Lesson 4

    List the 10 commandments under the two categories of the summary of the whole law according to Matthew 22:36-40. (1X10=10 marks).

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  • RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 3: 20 September 2026

    RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 3: 20 September 2026

    This is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Teacher’s manual for Youths and Young Adults (YAYA).

    Today’s Lesson 3 topic is WATER BAPTISM.

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    TOPIC: WATER BAPTISM

    OPENING PRAYER:

    Father, help me to know the significance of water baptism in Jesus’ name.

    PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

    The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

    BIBLE READING

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 28:19-20

    [19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
    [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “Then those who gladly received his word were baptised; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” Acts 2:41 (NKJV).

    LESSON INTRODUCTION

    The word “baptise” comes from the Greek word “baptizo,” which means “to immerse or dip under water.” Water baptism is a public declaration of our promise not to walk in sin anymore. It also connects us to the body of Christ. Jesus Himself was baptised by immersion (Matthew 3:16).

    TEACHER’S DIARY

    LESSON AIM: To understand the significance of water baptism to every believer.

    TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this lesson, students should be able to:

    • Define the word ‘baptise.’
    • Describe water baptism and its significance.
    • Mention things to note on water baptism.

    TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 28:19-20

    A. Our Lord Jesus Christ, just before His ascension, gave three commands to his disciples, and by extension to every believer that they should:

    i. Go and make disciples of all nations. Vs. 19a
    ii. Baptise them…..V19b
    iii. Teach them to….. V20a

    B. He promised to be with the disciples always, even… V20b

    TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.

    TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE DESCRIPTION

    A. Description:

    1. Water baptism is a Christian rite representing a public profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
    2. It symbolises identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, signifying commitment to God.

    i. Being submerged in the water represents dying to one’s old life.

    ii. Rising from the water symbolises the new life in Christ.

    1. The act is a command from Jesus and an act of obedience for believers (Matthew 28:19-20).
    2. Water baptism is a practical demonstration of our spiritual reality and a personal testimony that we have passed from the old life of sin to the new life of righteousness in Christ through faith (Colossians 2:11-12).

    B. Requirements:

    1. The main requirements for water baptism are a personal faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and repentance from sin.
    2. You must also have heard the Gospel message and be able to make a public confession of faith that you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Saviour.
    3. The correct way to get baptised is that prayer is offered and the person is lowered under the water before rising to signify a new beginning in the name of “The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit,” which is what Jesus commanded us (Matthew 28:19).
    4. As soon as a person believes in Christ, he can be, and is encouraged to be baptised (Acts 8:35-39; 10:45-48).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Discuss how water baptism aids a real change in a believer’s life.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: THINGS TO NOTE

    1. It is not the baptism that saves, but baptism is a response to the declaration of an inward, saving faith.
    2. Those who have given their lives to Christ are encouraged to proclaim their faith publicly through water baptism. However, not all believers may have the opportunity to do so due to some uncontrollable factors like the “thief on the cross” (Luke 23:39-43).
    3. Water baptism should be done in the name of “The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).
    4. Any believer in Christ who has been baptised by immersion should be welcomed and accepted by the Church of God, irrespective of denomination (Acts 2:41).
    5. No one is ineligible for baptism due to past sins; in fact, baptism is a sign that you believe and have been cleansed from sin through faith in Christ.

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Is it biblical to undergo water baptism (by immersion) more than once? Discuss.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teachers Manual 20 September 2026

    Water baptism is a public declaration of faith in the saving grace of Jesus.

    EVALUATION:

    Mention five things to note about Water Baptism.

    CLOSING PRAYER:

    Lord Jesus, thank you for the grace to publicly declare my faith in You. Please keep me in Your saving grace.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA Lesson 3

    If you have not been baptised by immersion, plan to join the next batch (No mark).

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  • RCCG Fasting Prayer Points For Today 2026

    RCCG Fasting Prayer Points For Today 2026

    The RCCG FASTING Prayer Points for today (Day 30) March 2 2026 is DADDY G.O. AND FAMILY.

    The Redeemed Christian Church of God fasting date: February 1 – March 2 2026.

    Theme: BRAND NEW BEGINNINGS

    The RCCG Fast 2026 daily fast is for 30 days. However, for the continuous fast (marathon fast), see the options below:

    • 7 Days of dry fasting is equivalent to 14 normal fasting days
    • 14 Days of dry fasting is equivalent to 30 normal fasting days

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    RCCG Fasting and Prayer DAY 30 – March 2, 2026

    DADDY G.O. AND FAMILY

    BIBLE TEXT(S): 1Tim 2:1-2, Acts 4:29-31, 10:38

    INTRODUCTION:

    Hurray!!! Today is Daddy GO’s birthday. We give God the glory for this special day in the life of our father in the Lord and his family. As we rejoice with them, let us wholeheartedly pray for our tather in the Lord, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, and his tamily, as he holds the mantle of leadership in the Church, seeking God’s help, protection, and blessings.

    PRAYER POINTS:

    1. Father, we thank you for this special day in the life of Pastor Enoch, Adejare Adeboye, his family, RCCG and the body of Christ, in Jesus name. Rom 8:30.

    2. Father, we thank you for calling him into ministry, in Jesus’ name. Gen 9:9.

    3. We thank you for choosing him, anointing him and making him a blessing to this generation, in Jesus name. 1 Sam 2:35

    4. Father, we thank you for using him for the expansion of RCCG and spreading of the gospel to over 180 countries across the globe, in Jesus’ name. 1 Thes 1:8

    5. Father, we thank you for our mother in Israel- Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye, for her support to Pastor E. A. Adeboye in Jesus name. Psa 105:1

    6. Father, we thank you for your divine protection and provision for Pastor E.A Adeboye and his family, in Jesus’ name. Psa 35:2

    7. Lord, we thank you that long life, peace and prosperity is their portion, in Jesus’ name. Psa 91:16

    8. Father, let your son fulfil all his assignments in his lifetime, in Jesus name. 2 Tim 4:7

    9. Father, please let Pastor E. A Adeboye and Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye finish well and strong in Jesus name, Psa 1:3

    10. Father, please continue to strengthen and empower them for the task ahead in Jesus name. Exo 15:13

    11. Father, don’t let the anointing of Pastor E.A. Adeboye run dry, frustrate every plan of the devil to derail him in Jesus name. Isa 54:17

    12. Father, don’t let them have the course to bury any of their children, biological or spiritual, all over the world in Jesus name. Mal 3:11

    13. Father, don’t allow any of their words fall to the ground in Jesus name, 1 Sam 3:19

    14. Father, let your son move from one level of glory unto greater glory, in Jesus’ name. 2 Cor 3:18.

    15. Father, as Pastor Adeboye has prayed, let me be greater than him in anointing, power and good works in Jesus name. John 14:12

    RCCG Fasting and Prayer DAY 29 – March 1, 2026

    PERSONAL/RETREAT PRAYERS

    BIBLE TEXT(S): 2Cor 6:14-18 

    ACTION POINTS

    1. Reflect on 1 John 2:15-17 for a Closer work with God for Personal consecration, focusing on things of eternal values.

    2. Reflect on Rom 7, 8. Pray for the power to subdue the flesh

    3. Pray all your personal requests. John 14:12-14

    4. Thank God for answers to all prayers

    RCCG Fasting and Prayer DAY 28 – February 28, 2026

    DRUGS AND ADDICTIONS

    BIBLE TEXT(S): 1Cor 6:19-20, 1Pet 5:8, Prov 20:1, 1Cor 3:17

    INTRODUCTION:

    Drug addiction is a weapon of darkness designed to destroy beautiful destinies, especially among our young ones. We must arise in unity to confront, dismantle, and completely destroy this weapon of the enemy before it consumes our seeds and future.

    PRAYER POINTS:

    1. Father, thank You for making our body the temple of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus’ name. 1 Cor 6:19

    2. Father, thank you for making a way of escape whenever we are faced with temptation in Jesus name. Psa 124:7

    3. Father, by your mercy, put hatred between the addicted and the drugs to separate them permanently from addiction. Rom 9:15

    4. Father, break every chain of drug addiction and substance abuse in the lives of our youths. Set them free completely in Jesus name. John 8:36

    5. Father, renew our minds and cleanse our thoughts from every desire that leads to addiction. Fill us with holy and healthy desires in Jesus name. Romans 12:2

    6. Father, grant all our youths the strength to resist every temptation that draws them back to drugs and substance abuse in Jesus name.– 1 Cor 10:13

    7. Father, heal our bodies from every damage caused by drugs and restore our souls to wholeness in Jesus name. Exo 15:26

    8. Father, separate me from every association and environment that encourages substance abuse in Jesus name. 2 Cor 6:17

    9. Father, fill us with the spirit of self-control and discipline to live a sober and righteous life in Jesus’ name.– 2 Tim 1:7

    10. Father, replace the craving for drugs among this generation with a hunger for righteousness and a passion for Your will in Jesus name. Matt 5:6

    11. Father, surround Your Church with people who will encourage in righteousness and help us to stay free in Jesus name. Eccl 4:9–10

    12. Father, take control of our lives and flush out every addiction and dependency that is not of God in Jesus’ name. 2 Cor 3:17

    13. Father, have mercy on all those who have harmed themselves and others through substance abuse. Give them a fresh start. 2 Cor 5:17

    14. Father, help us to walk in the Spirit and not fulfil the lusts of the flesh in Jesus name. Gal 5:16

    15. Father, establish Your Church in a lasting freedom, that our life will become a testimony of Your delivering power in Jesus name. Rev 12:11

    RCCG Fasting and Prayer DAY 27 – February 27, 2026

    WISDOM TO RUN MY LIFE THIS YEAR

    BIBLE TEXT(S): 

    1Ki 13:5-12. Jas 1:5

    INTRODUCTION:

    Wisdom is the ability to apply what we know to the situations that confront us. You cannot apply what you neither know nor understand. Therefore, we must ask God the giver of wisdom to guide us in ordering and running the affairs of our lives in this year of brand-new beginnings

    PRAYER POINTS:

    1. Father, I thank You for wisdom, knowledge and understanding that have been running the affairs of my life before now

    2. Father, give me heavenly wisdom, open my understanding this year and give me the spirit of revelation. Luk 24:45, Eph 1:17–18, Pro 2:6, Amo 3:7

    3. Father, release unto me the divine instructions that I must obey for my life to move forward this year in Jesus name. Exo 14: 13-14

    4. Father, teach me deep and secret things this year, in the name of Jesus. Jer 33:3, Dan 2:22

    5. Father, remove my name from the book of failures and foolishness this year, in the name of Jesus. Rev 3:5

    6. Father, guide my heart to follow the path of wisdom, always going about doing good in Jesus name. Psa 7:15–16, Isa 54:17

    7. Father, let the freshness of the Holy Spirit come upon me and empower me for greater exploits in the name of Jesus. Mal 3:2–3, Act 2:3–4

    8. Father, grant me wisdom to be strategic in my pursuit of a new beginning of success in life and ministry this year in Jesus. Jam 1:5–6, Pro 4:7

    9. Father, grant me the wisdom that will keep me from errors, defeats, frustrations and disappointments this year in Jesus name. Pro 3:21–23, Ecc 10:8

    10. Father, grant me wisdom that will make me excel in my life and ministry this year, in the name of Jesus. Dan 6:3, Deu 34:9

    11. Father, I receive the wisdom that delivers in times of tribulation and persecution, in the name of Jesus. Pro 2:10–12, Luk 21:15

    12. Father, I possess the wisdom that will make my tongue utter the right things always in Jesus name. Pro 16:23, Ecc 10:12

    13. Father, I possess the wisdom that will help me to use what I have to the best advantage of the future, in the name of Jesus. Luk 16:10–11, Pro 21:5

    14. Father, I possess the wisdom that will always strengthen my inner man and make my face radiant, in the mighty name of Jesus. Eph 3:16, Ecc 8:1

    15. Father, let thine wisdom grant me landmark success in all life’s endeavors this year in Jesus name. Pro 4:7–9, Ecc 10:10

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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 28: 15 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 28: 15 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Student manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 28 topic: LOVERS OF PLEASURES

    Date: 15 March 2026

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    TOPIC: LOVERS OF PLEASURES

    BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Peter 2:13-14

    13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
    14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.” 2 Timothy 3:4.

    INTRODUCTION

    Lovers of pleasures are those who have invariably turned sensual pleasures, sensual gratifications, etc. to their god and therefore love and serve them instead of God. These people live for pleasure without restraints and are inordinately concerned with their interests above others.

    Paul, in 2 Timothy 3:1-4 states, lovers of pleasures as a sign of the last days. He used the Greek word “philodonos” meaning “lovers of pleasures” to emphasise that society will become engrossed and obsessed with the pursuit of their comfort, happiness and pleasure. We shall examine the dangers of sensual pleasures and remind ourselves of how to bring pleasure to God.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: DANGERS OF SENSUAL PLEASURES

    Sensual pleasure is a carnal or worldly pleasure that naturally extinguishes all love and sense of God (2 Timothy 3:4-5). These fleshly lusts portend a lot of threats to its practitioners and those around them.

    Some dangers are:

    i. The word of God has no root in them because of the cares of this world and love for the pleasures of life (Luke 8:14).

    ii. They are careless in the way they live (Isaiah 47:8). This incessant love for pleasures often results in poverty (Proverbs 21:12).

    iii. They are sold out to lustful desires (Titus 3:3). 

    iv. A blind eye is turned to God’s judgement (Romans 1:32).

    v. These people will be judged because they take pleasure in sin (2 Thessalonians 2:12; 1 John 5:17a). 

    vi. It is rather unfortunate that these people are dead while they live (Romans 8:6; 1 Timothy 5:6).

    vii. The reward of unrighteousness awaits them (2 Peter 2:13).

    Furthermore, those who take pleasure in fleshly lusts are not subject to God’s law (Romans 8:7):

    i. Their growth is stunted as they refuse to leave the baby stage and still exhibit other carnal traits like strife, envy, etc. (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).

    ii They are self-gratifiers (Philippians 2:21) who run after mundane and earthly things and their god is their belly (Philippians 3:18-19; Numbers 11:4).

    iii. When every man is eager only for what he can get, and anxious to keep what he has, it makes men dangerous to one another.

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Share an experience you know or have heard about any danger of sensual pleasures.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: CREATED FOR GOD’S PLEASURE

    Revelation 4:11 discloses that we were created for God’s pleasure and we are to give Him glory and honour all the time.

    i. One of the ways to give God glory is to acknowledge Him in all that we do (Proverbs 3:6; Jeremiah 9:23-24); when this is done in complete obedience, it is accompanied by prosperity (Job 36:11).

    ii. We honour God when we surrender totally to Him (Psalm 37:5; 55:22).

    We also give pleasure to God when we do the following:

    i. Live uprightly (1 Chronicles 29:17).

    ii. Stay away from anything that defiles (Ezra 10:11). 

    iii. Trust Him (Psalm 36:7-8).

    iv. Do His will (Psalm 103:21).

    v. Seek to know Him for His greatness (Psalm 111:2). 

    vi. Fear Him and hope in His mercy (Psalm 147:10-11).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    How do you bring pleasure to God?

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 15 March 2026

    Love God and serve Him passionately; carnal pleasure is enmity against God. Love not the world!

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 28

    Identify five (5) things people are obsessed with in an attempt to live comfortably (2×5=10 Marks)

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  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 28: 15 March 2026

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 28: 15 March 2026

    This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 28 topic: LOVERS OF PLEASURES

    Date: 15 March 2026

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    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 28

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    TOPIC: LOVERS OF PLEASURES

    OPENING PRAYER:
    Lord, teach me how to please and love You in Jesus’ name.

    PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
    The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

    BIBLE READING

    BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Peter 2:13-14

    13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
    14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.” 2 Timothy 3:4.

    INTRODUCTION

    Lovers of pleasures are those who have invariably turned sensual pleasures, sensual gratifications, etc. to their god and therefore love and serve them instead of God. These people live for pleasure without restraints and are inordinately concerned with their interests above others.

    Paul, in 2 Timothy 3:1-4 states, lovers of pleasures as a sign of the last days. He used the Greek word “philodonos” meaning “lovers of pleasures” to emphasise that society will become engrossed and obsessed with the pursuit of their comfort, happiness and pleasure. We shall examine the dangers of sensual pleasures and remind ourselves of how to bring pleasure to God.

    TEACHER’S DIARY

    LESSON AIM:

    To examine the dangers of sensual pleasures and to remind believers of how to bring pleasure to God.

    TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

    Through this lesson, students should be able to:

    • Define lovers of pleasures and the characteristics associated with them.
    • Highlight the dangers and negative consequences of indulging in sensual pleasures.
    • Explain the importance of being created for God’s pleasure and how to live a life that pleases Him.
    • Emphasise the need to love and serve God passionately rather than pursuing carnal pleasures.

    TEACHING PLAN:

    To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

    • Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignments.
    • Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
    • Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

    TEXT REVIEW: 2 Peter 2:13-14

    The above verses describe the behaviour and fate of those who indulge in unrighteousness and sensual pleasures. The passage highlights the consequences of living for pleasures rather than for God.

    i. And shall receive……………… V13.
    ii. Having eyes full of adultery… ……V14.

    TEACHING METHOD:

    The Lecture Method.

    TIME MANAGEMENT:

    The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: DANGERS OF SENSUAL PLEASURES

    1. Sensual pleasure is a carnal or worldly pleasure that naturally extinguishes all love and sense of God (2 Timothy 3:4-5). These fleshly lusts portend a lot of threats to its practitioners and those around them.

    2. Some dangers are:

    i. The word of God has no root in them because of the cares of this world and love for the pleasures of life (Luke 8:14).

    ii. They are careless in the way they live (Isaiah 47:8). This incessant love for pleasures often results in poverty (Proverbs 21:12).

    iii. They are sold out to lustful desires (Titus 3:3). 

    iv. A blind eye is turned to God’s judgement (Romans 1:32).

    v. These people will be judged because they take pleasure in sin (2 Thessalonians 2:12; 1 John 5:17a). 

    vi. It is rather unfortunate that these people are dead while they live (Romans 8:6; 1 Timothy 5:6). vii. The reward of unrighteousness awaits them (2 Peter 2:13).

    3. Furthermore, those who take pleasure in fleshly lusts are not subject to God’s law (Romans 8:7):

    i. Their growth is stunted as they refuse to leave the baby stage and still exhibit other carnal traits like strife, envy, etc. (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).

    ii They are self-gratifiers (Philippians 2:21) who run after mundane and earthly things and their god is their belly (Philippians 3:18-19; Numbers 11:4).

    iii. When every man is eager only for what he can get, and anxious to keep what he has, it makes men dangerous to one another.

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Share an experience you know or have heard about any danger of sensual pleasures.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: CREATED FOR GOD’S PLEASURE

    1. Revelation 4:11 discloses that we were created for God’s pleasure and we are to give Him glory and honour all the time.

    i. One of the ways to give God glory is to acknowledge Him in all that we do (Proverbs 3:6; Jeremiah 9:23-24); when this is done in complete obedience, it is accompanied by prosperity (Job 36:11).

    ii. We honour God when we surrender totally to Him (Psalm 37:5; 55:22).

    2. We also give pleasure to God when we do the following:

    i. Live uprightly (1 Chronicles 29:17).

    ii. Stay away from anything that defiles (Ezra 10:11). 

    iii. Trust Him (Psalm 36:7-8).

    iv. Do His will (Psalm 103:21).

    v. Seek to know Him for His greatness (Psalm 111:2). 

    vi. Fear Him and hope in His mercy (Psalm 147:10-11).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    How do you bring pleasure to God?

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 15 March 2026

    Love God and serve Him passionately; carnal pleasure is enmity against God. Love not the world!

    EVALUATION:
    Mention three ways to give God pleasure.

    CLOSING PRAYER:
    Lord, let my life be pleasing unto You.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 28

    Identify five (5) things people are obsessed with in an attempt to live comfortably (2×5=10 Marks)

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  • Open Heavens HYMN 64: WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED

    Open Heavens HYMN 64: WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED

    This is hymn 64 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

    HYMN 64: WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED

    1 When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed
    When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
    Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
    And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

    Chorus:

    Count your blessings, name them one by one;
    Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
    Count your blessings, name them one by one;
    Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.

    2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
    Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
    Count your many blessings, ev’ry doubt will fly,
    And you will be singing as the days go by.

    3 When you look at others with their lands and gold,
    Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
    Count your many blessings, money cannot buy
    Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

    4 So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,
    Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
    Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
    Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

    Open Heavens HYMN

    WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED HYMN COMMENTARY

    Beloved in Christ, this beloved and practical hymn, “Count Your Blessings,” offers a God-given strategy for spiritual and emotional renewal. It addresses us not in times of ease, but in the midst of life’s storms—when we are “tempest tossed,” discouraged, and burdened. It prescribes a simple, yet profoundly powerful, act of will: the conscious, deliberate practice of gratitude. This hymn is a call to shift our focus from our problems to God’s provisions, transforming our perspective and renewing our joy.

    Why Sing This Hymn

    We sing this hymn to combat discouragement, anxiety, and envy by actively rehearsing the goodness of God. It is a hymn of spiritual discipline, teaching us that thankfulness is not a passive feeling but an active choice that changes our hearts and minds. It redirects our gaze from what we lack to what we have been given by grace.

    1. It is a Hymn for the Storm-Tossed Soul (Verse 1)
    The hymn begins where we often find ourselves: in the turbulent waves of life’s troubles, feeling that “all is lost.” In that moment of despair, the instruction is counter-intuitive: don’t first catalogue your problems; catalogue your blessings. The command is specific: “name them one by one.” This intentional, itemized recollection forces the mind away from the overwhelming storm and onto the concrete evidences of God’s faithfulness. The promised result is a holy surprise: “And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.” We are often blind to our blessings until we deliberately look for them.

    2. It is a Hymn for the Burdened Heart (Verse 2)
    This verse speaks to the weary weight of daily cares and the specific “cross” of difficulty we are called to bear. The prescription is the same: count your blessings. The promise is immediate and powerful: “every doubt will fly.” The act of thanksgiving displaces the spirit of fear and uncertainty. The natural outcome is a change in our very disposition: “And you will be singing as the days go by.” Gratitude turns our lament into a song. It is impossible to truly count blessings and remain in a state of despair.

    3. It is a Hymn for the Envious Eye (Verse 3)
    The temptation to compare—to look at “others with their lands and gold”—is a potent source of discontent. The hymn redirects our comparison. We are to compare our situation not with others, but with God’s promises. We have “His wealth untold”—spiritual riches in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) and an eternal inheritance. The blessings we count include realities “money cannot buy”: our coming heavenly “reward” and our eternal “home on high.” Earthly envy melts away in the light of eternal possessions.

    4. It is a Hymn for the Weary Warrior (Verse 4)
    The final verse provides the sustaining truth for all of life’s conflicts, “whether great or small.” The foundation is God’s sovereignty: “Do not be discouraged, God is over all.” Upon that foundation, we are again told to practice gratitude. This discipline invites heavenly aid: “angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.” The act of thankful faith activates God’s provision of comfort and guidance, ministered by His unseen servants, all the way home.

    The Chorus: The Practical Refrain
    The chorus is the actionable core of the hymn. The repeated command to “Count your blessings, name them one by one” is the spiritual exercise. The command to “see what God hath done” is the shift in focus from our own efforts or failures to God’s faithful activity. It is a call to open our eyes.

    A Word for Your Spirit Today

    Are you tempest-tossed, burdened, or looking at others with a discontented heart? The Lord, through this hymn, offers you a way out.

    Stop right now. Put down the heavy list of worries. Take up a pen and paper, or simply still your heart before God, and begin to obey: Count your blessings. Name them one by one.

    Start with the breath in your lungs, the salvation of your soul, the forgiveness of your sins, the love of a friend, the provision of a meal. Let the list grow. As you do, you will find your doubts fleeing, your song returning, and your perspective lifting to see the God who is over all, faithfully providing for your journey to its glorious end.

    Begin your count today. It will surprise you.

    In the name of Jesus, the source of every blessing, Amen.

  • Open Heavens HYMN 63: O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING

    Open Heavens HYMN 63: O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING

    This is hymn 63 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

    HYMN 63: O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING

    1. O for a thousand tongues to sing
    My great Redeemer’s praise,
    The glories of my God and King,
    The triumphs of his grace!

    2. My gracious Master and my God,
    Assist me to proclaim,
    To spread thro’ all the earth abroad
    The honours of your name.

    3. Jesus! the name that charms ourfears,
    that bids our sorrows cease,
    ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears,
    “Tis life and health and peace.

    4. He breaks the power of cancelled sin,
    He sets the prisoner free;
    His blood can make the foulest clean;
    His blood availed for me.

    5. Hear Him, ye dear, His praise, ye dumb,
    Your loosened tongues employ
    Ye blind behold your Saviour come;
    And leap, ye lame, for joy.

    Open Heavens HYMN

    O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING HYMN COMMENTARY

    Beloved in Christ, this magnificent hymn, born from a heart transformed by God’s grace, begins with a confession of insufficiency. “O For a Thousand Tongues” is an outburst of holy frustration—the frustration of a soul so overwhelmed by the majesty of Christ’s redemption that one human tongue feels utterly inadequate to express it. It is a hymn that marries deep personal gratitude with a global missionary vision, all centered on the powerful name and finished work of Jesus.

    Why Sing This Hymn

    We sing this hymn to express the boundless nature of Christ’s worth, to pray for empowerment to proclaim Him to the world, and to celebrate the specific, powerful effects of His grace in our lives. It is a hymn of personal testimony that demands to be shared, moving from private wonder to public proclamation.

    1. It is a Hymn of Exuberant Insufficiency (Verse 1)
    The opening line is not hyperbole, but heartfelt longing. The singer feels the poverty of a single tongue to capture the “glories” of God and the “triumphs of his grace.” The desire for “a thousand tongues” is a poetic way of saying that all creation should join the chorus (Psalm 96:1). Our praise is always a response to His prior action—the triumphs are His, the grace is His. We sing because He has first sung the song of redemption over us.

    2. It is a Hymn of Dependent Proclamation (Verse 2)
    This longing naturally turns into prayer. We do not merely wish for more tongues; we ask our “gracious Master and… God” to “assist me to proclaim.” We recognize that even our proclamation is empowered by His grace. The goal is not private enjoyment but global declaration: “To spread thro’ all the earth abroad the honours of your name.” True adoration always has an evangelistic impulse. We cannot truly honor His name without desiring all nations to know it.

    3. It is a Hymn of the All-Sufficient Name (Verse 3)
    The hymn narrows its focus to the core: the name of “Jesus!” This name is presented as the solution to humanity’s deepest needs:

    • For the fearful: It “charms our fears.”
    • For the sorrowful: It “bids our sorrows cease.”
    • For the sinner: It is “music,” offering hope instead of condemnation.
    • For the broken: It is “life and health and peace.”
      The name is a comprehensive remedy, proving its worth not in theory, but in its transformative power in the human soul.

    4. It is a Hymn of Emancipating Power (Verse 4)
    Here is the theological heart of the hymn. Grace does not just forgive; it liberates. “He breaks the power of cancelled sin.” At the cross, sin’s penalty was cancelled. In our daily lives, its power is broken by the risen Christ. He “sets the prisoner free.” The verse then proclaims the limitless scope of the blood: it “can make the foulest clean.” No one is beyond its reach. The testimony becomes personal and triumphant: “His blood availed for me.” What is true for all is claimed for one.

    5. It is a Hymn of Universal Invitation (Verse 5)
    The final verse is a call to all creation to experience this grace. It is directed to the “deaf” to hear, the “dumb” to sing, the “blind” to see, and the “lame” to leap. This is both a physical and spiritual reality, echoing the miracles of Jesus’ ministry and the greater miracle of salvation. The gospel is for every kind of human need and bondage. The proper response to encountering this Savior is uncontainable joy and released praise.

    A Word for Your Spirit Today

    Does your praise feel routine? Does the wonder of your salvation feel dim? This hymn calls you to remember.

    Let the desire for “a thousand tongues” reawaken your awe. Consider the triumphs of grace in your own life—how He charmed your fears, broke sin’s power, and made you clean. Let that memory be the fuel for your one tongue today.

    Then, pray the prayer of verse two. Ask your Master to assist you in proclaiming His honors, however He may lead. And look around you at the “deaf” and “lame” in spirit—those bound by fear, sin, and sorrow. Point them to the name that is music, life, health, and peace. For the song that begins with a longing for a thousand tongues must end with inviting the whole world to sing along.

    O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise!

    In the all-sufficient name of Jesus, Amen.