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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY 9TH APRIL 2026


THEME: PERMANENT MIRACLES


MEMORISE: | know that whatsoever doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doe th it, that men should fear before him. Ecclesiastes 3:14


READ: John 5:1-14

1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.

3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.

5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

10 The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.

11 He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.

12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

13 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

MESSAGE

One of my spiritual sons, who is from a very wealthy home, had cancer of the jawbone. He had access to the best doctors in Europe, but after they had treated him for a while, they told his parents to take him back home to Nigeria because he had just two weeks to live. His parents were devastated. When they arrived in Nigeria, they decided to bring him to Redemption City, and my faith was shaken when I saw him. The boy had trouble eating because of his illness; his head was terribly swollen, and it usually took him about an hour to finish a bottle of soft drink. I pulled myself together, prayed for him as is expected of a pastor, and God healed him. This happened 43 years ago, and to the glory of God, he is still alive today, married with children. God gave him a testimony that is still valid today. I pray that God will give you a permanent miracle, in Jesus' name.

One of the most amazing things that happens when God visits a man is that He brings permanent solutions. Mark 10:46-52 tells the story of a blind man named Bartimaeus. When he was told that Jesus was coming, he knew he would never beg again. That was why he threw his garment - the symbol of his shame, darkness, and blindness- away. I am sure that the moment he received his sight, he never begged again - his testimony was permanent. Some people have had miracles and lost them. Some have received something precious from God but have lost it out of carelessness. In the name that is above every other name, the testimony God will give you will last forever.

Beloved, the only way the miracles and testimonies you receive from God will be permanent is when you flee sin.
Today's Bible reading tells us the story of a man who had been sick for 38 years; Jesus healed him, and he was happy. However, when Jesus saw him again, He warned him not to engage in sin anymore because if he did, something worse could happen to him. When someone who has been delivered by God from the path of destruction jumps back into sin, the devil can torment and torture that fellow as he pleases. If you have gone back into sin, return to Jesus today and ask Him to save you. He will graciously restore you when you return to Him wholeheartedly.


KEY POINT
To make your miracles permanent, never toy with sin


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Kings 1-2


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS
1 There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.

Refrain
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

2 There shall be showers of blessing—
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.

3 There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord!
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come, and now honor Thy Word.

4 There shall be showers of blessing;
O that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

5 There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.

Correct Answers

1. B. Great peace, and nothing shall offend them.
2. C. Peace be multiplied unto you.
3. B. He was fast asleep, which multiplied the man's peace.
4. C. Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
5. C. Loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind, and obeying His commandments.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 119:165, what do those who love God's law have, and what shall not offend them?
A. Great wealth, and no poverty shall overtake them.
B. Great peace, and nothing shall offend them.
C. Great power, and no enemy shall stand before them.
D. Great joy, and no sorrow shall touch them.

2. In Daniel 6:25-28, how did King Darius begin his letter to all people, nations, and languages after Daniel was delivered from the lions' den?
A. Grace and mercy be unto you from the God of Daniel.
B. Prosperity and health be multiplied unto you.
C. Peace be multiplied unto you.
D. Favor and long life be upon you.

3. According to the devotional, what did the great man of God observe about the author (Daddy G.O.) during severe turbulence on their flight?
A. He was praying fervently for the safety of the plane.
B. He was fast asleep, which multiplied the man's peace.
C. He was reading his Bible calmly.
D. He was speaking in tongues.

4. What does John 14:27 say about the peace Jesus gives compared to the peace the world gives?
A. The world gives temporary peace, but Jesus gives eternal peace.
B. The world gives peace through wealth, but Jesus gives peace through suffering.
C. Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
D. The world's peace is conditional, but Jesus' peace is unconditional.

5. According to the devotional, what is the secret to enjoying multiplied peace from God?
A. Fasting regularly and giving alms to the poor.
B. Attending church services every day of the week.
C. Loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind, and obeying His commandments.
D. Avoiding all conflict and staying silent in difficult situations.

Prayer Points on "MULTIPLIED PEACE"

1. Father, I thank You for the peace that passes all understanding, the peace that Jesus left with His disciples, and the promise that this peace can be multiplied, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed worry, fear, or anxiety to rob me of the peace You have freely given, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, multiply Your peace in every area of my life—in my mind, my home, my workplace, and my relationships—let Your peace reign supreme, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as King Darius declared peace multiplied to all his subjects, I receive multiplied peace from the King of kings over my spirit, soul, and body, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, help me to love Your law with all my heart, as promised in Psalm 119:165. Let my love for Your word produce great peace, and let nothing offend me, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, give me the grace to sleep in the midst of storms, like Jesus slept in the boat and like the author slept during turbulence. Let my peace be so deep that it becomes a testimony to others, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I reject every spirit of fear, turmoil, and confusion. Your peace is not as the world gives—it is supernatural and unshakable. Let this peace guard my heart and mind through Christ Jesus, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, for everyone reading this who is troubled by circumstances, multiplied peace be upon them. Let every storm in their lives hear Your command, "Peace, be still," and obey, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, help me to love You with all my heart, soul, and mind, and to obey Your commandments at all times, so that multiplied peace may be my portion every day, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas of your life—finances, health, family, career—where you need God to multiply His peace).

11. Thank You, Father, for the gift of multiplied peace. I receive it today, and I will walk in it all the days of my life, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 8TH 2026


THEME: MULTIPLIED PEACE


MEMORISE: Great peace have they which love thy law: and no th ing shall offend them. Psalm 119:165


READ: Daniel 6:25-28
25 Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

26 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.

27 He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.

28 So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.


MESSAGE
In some cultures, kings often greet their subjects by saying, "Peace be multiplied unto you." In Daniel 6:25, when King Darius was writing to all his subjects after Daniel had escaped the lions' den unhurt, he started his letter with, "Peace be multiplied unto you." Also, in the New Testament, each time Apostle Paul wrote to the various churches, he would start by greeting them, "Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father" (Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 1:2, Galatians 1:3).

Likewise, Peter, in his letters, often wrote, "Peace be multiplied unto you" (1 Peter 1:2 and 2 Peter 1:2). All of these greetings make us understand that peace can increase, and it can be multiplied. Even if you feel that you already have peace and there is nothing to worry about, you should always pray that your peace will be multiplied. If peace can bring so much rest, multiplied peace can bring much more.

Years ago, I was returning from Britain to Nigeria on the same flight as a great man of God and his wife. According to his testimony, which I heard later on, he told his wife during the flight that since Daddy G.O. was on the plane with them, there was absolutely nothing to worry about.
When we were halfway through the journey, the plane encountered severe turbulence, and the entire cabin began to shake. According to the man of God, he got up at that moment, looked at where I was seated on the plane, and saw that I was fast asleep. He then returned to his seat and told his wife that there was absolutely nothing to worry about because "Daddy is sleeping." He said that seeing me sleeping at that moment multiplied the peace he already had.

When you experience multiplied peace from God, every form of trouble or fear will be far from you. In John 14:27, Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" I pray that the peace of the Lord will be multiplied unto you today, in Jesus' name.

Beloved, the secret to enjoying multiplied peace from God is revealed in today's memory verse - loving Him and His law. If you indeed want your peace to be multiplied, you must love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37), and obey His commandments at all times.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please multiply Your peace in all areas of my life, in Jesus'


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 23-24


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 29: WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER ATTENDETH
1 When peace like a river attended my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul

Refrain;
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul

2 My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh, my soul

3 And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul

Correct Answers

1. B. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
2. C. He departed not out of the tabernacle.
3. A. A double portion of Elijah's spirit.
4. B. It required Elisha to see Elijah when he was taken away.
5. B. Only those who are dry (hungry and thirsty for God's presence) will catch fire.

Objective Questions

1. According to Matthew 5:6, who are blessed and shall be filled?
A. Those who are wealthy and powerful.
B. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
C. Those who attend church every Sunday.
D. Those who fast regularly.

2. In Exodus 33:7-11, what did Joshua do after Moses departed from the Tabernacle of the Congregation?
A. He returned to the camp to rest.
B. He went to lead the people in worship.
C. He departed not out of the tabernacle.
D. He went to gather the elders of Israel.

3. According to the devotional, what did Elisha ask for when Elijah told him to ask for anything before being taken away?
A. A double portion of Elijah's spirit.
B. Elijah's mantle and his wealth.
C. To become the next prophet of Israel.
D. To see the chariots of fire only.

4. What did Elijah say made Elisha's request a "hard thing"?
A. It required Elisha to fast for forty days.
B. It required Elisha to see Elijah when he was taken away.
C. It required Elisha to perform ten miracles first.
D. It required Elisha to give away all his possessions.

5. What lesson does the devotional draw from the example of the piece of wood?
A. Every believer will automatically catch fire regardless of their condition.
B. Only those who are dry (hungry and thirsty for God's presence) will catch fire.
C. Wood must be carved before it can burn.
D. Fire only catches on wood that is painted.

Prayer Points on "FIRE CARRIERS II"

1. Father, I thank You for the promise that those who hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled. Thank You for inviting me to pursue Your presence with all my heart, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have been satisfied with less of You, chosen comfort over Your presence, or allowed distractions to pull me away from seeking Your face, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, give me the spirit of Joshua, who remained in the tabernacle after Moses left. Let me not depart from Your presence, no matter how long it takes or how uncomfortable it becomes, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, ignite in my heart a burning hunger and thirst for Your presence, Your glory, and Your power. Let no material possession, earthly achievement, or human approval satisfy me apart from You, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, like Elisha, let my hunger keep me awake and aware. Let me see the chariots of fire that others miss. Let me receive the double portion because I refused to be sleepy or distracted, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I pray for every believer reading this. Let their spiritual dryness be replaced with a holy desperation for more of You. Let them not settle for yesterday's manna but press into fresh fire, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, remove every spiritual satisfaction that makes me content with mediocrity. Let me never be full of the world that I become empty of Your Spirit, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, as You testified that Joshua had the spirit within him, let the fire of Your Spirit be evident in my life. Let others see that I have been with You, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I receive the grace to be like Elisha—to leave everything behind for the sake of pursuing Your fire. Let my hunger and thirst attract Your presence and power, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where your hunger for God needs to increase, and ask Him to fill you with His fire).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my prayer. Fill my heart, soul, and spirit with great hunger and thirst for Your presence and power, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 7TH 2026


THEME: FIRE CARRIERS II


MEMORISE: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righ te ousness: for they shalI be filled. Matthew 5:6


READ: Exodus 33:7-11
7 And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out unto the tabernacle of the congregation, which was without the camp.

8 And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto the tabernacle, that all the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door, and looked after Moses, until he was gone into the tabernacle.

9 And it came to pass, as Moses entered into the tabernacle, the cloudy pillar descended, and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD talked with Moses.

10 And all the people saw the cloudy pillar stand at the tabernacle door: and all the people rose up and worshipped, every man in his tent door.

11 And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, I stated that serving God wholeheartedly and honoring those whom He has placed over you is a channel through which you can carry His fire. Today, I will discuss another thing that can make you a carrier of God's fire- your level of hunger and thirst for Him.

In today's Bible reading, God spoke face to face with Moses in a pillar of cloud in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and Joshua was with him. After Moses' conversation with God, he departed from the tabernacle, but Joshua stayed behind because he was so hungry for God's presence. While others were enjoying the comfort of their tents, Joshua remained before the Consuming Fire, and l am sure that he was communing with Him and seeking His face. In Numbers 27:18, God attested to the fact that he was a man ...in whom is the spirit..." and instructed Moses to lay hands on him.

Elisha was another person whose hunger attracted God's fire. The moment Elijah put his mantle on him; he left everything and followed the man of God (1 Kings 19:19- 21). When it was time for Elijah to be taken away from him into heaven, he told him to ask for anything he wanted. At that time, Elisha had become so hungry to see greater manifestations of God's glory that he wanted to do greater works than his master. He didn't care about material things; his only hunger was for God. When Elijah heard his servant's request, he replied, "You have asked a hard thing, but if you see me while l am being taken away, it will be as you have asked" (2 Kings 2:9-10).

Being on a long journey would have made many other people tired and sleepy, but Elisha was not. His hunger kept him awake and aware of everything that was happening around him. His heart was fixed on what he wanted, and this was what made him see the chariot of fire as it appeared, and Elijah being taken up into heaven by a whirlwind (2 Kings 2:11-12).

Beloved, no matter who lays hands on you, the fire of God will not come upon you if you are not hungry and thirsty for God's presence and glory. Even though a piece of wood has the potential to catch fire, it will not catch fire if it is not dry. Only those who are hungry and thirsty for God's presence and glory will receive His fire to do exploits in their generation.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please fill my heart, soul, and spirit with great hunger and thirst for Your presence and power.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 20-22


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 8: I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
1 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain:
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

2 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh.

3 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

4 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

Correct Answers

1. B. He was the one who poured water on the hands of Elijah.
2. B. He asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit.
3. B. Directly from God (like Moses and Elijah) or through other fire carriers (like Joshua and Elisha).
4. B. The spirit of wisdom.
5. C. They must serve God wholeheartedly and honor the anointed people placed over them.

Objective Questions

1. According to 2 Kings 3:11, how was Elisha described by the servant of the king of Israel?
A. He was the son of a wealthy merchant.
B. He was the one who poured water on the hands of Elijah.
C. He was a farmer from Abel-meholah.
D. He was the chief adviser to the king.

2. In 2 Kings 2:1-14, what request did Elisha make to Elijah before Elijah was taken up to heaven?
A. He asked for Elijah's mantle and his wealth.
B. He asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit.
C. He asked to become the leader of the sons of the prophets.
D. He asked to see the chariots of fire.

3. According to the devotional, which two ways can a believer catch the fire of the Holy Spirit?
A. Through wealth and through political power.
B. Directly from God (like Moses and Elijah) or through other fire carriers (like Joshua and Elisha).
C. Through fasting and through pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
D. Through speaking in tongues and through attending revival meetings.

4. What did Joshua receive from Moses after serving him faithfully, according to Deuteronomy 34:9?
A. The mantle of leadership and a double portion of wealth.
B. The spirit of wisdom.
C. The power to part the Jordan River.
D. The title of prophet over Israel.

5. What lesson does the devotional emphasize for those who want to carry the fire of God?
A. They must be wealthy and influential in society.
B. They must avoid serving others and focus only on God.
C. They must serve God wholeheartedly and honor the anointed people placed over them.
D. They must perform many public miracles to prove their anointing.

Prayer Points on "FIRE CARRIERS"

1. Father, I thank You for the fire of the Holy Spirit that empowers Your children to do mighty exploits. Thank You for the examples of Moses, Elijah, Joshua, and Elisha as fire carriers, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have been too proud to serve those whom You have placed over me, or have dishonored the anointed vessels You have sent into my life, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, let the fire of the Holy Spirit fall upon me today. Whether directly from You or through the laying on of hands of Your servants, let me catch Your fire and burn for Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, give me the spirit of Joshua—faithful, serving, and patient. Help me to stay close to my spiritual leaders, learning from them and honoring them, even when others are distracted by predictions and gossip, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, like Elisha, give me the determination to follow my spiritual father until the very end. Let me not be separated by distance, discouragement, or distraction. Let me see the chariots of fire and receive a double portion of Your Spirit, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I receive the grace to pour water on the hands of Your servants—to serve humbly and selflessly, no matter how lowly the task. Let my service open the door for Your fire to rest upon me, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, take away every spirit of entitlement and pride. Let me never feel that I am too important to serve. Let my heart be like that of Elisha, who left his wealthy background to follow and serve Elijah, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, as Joshua received the spirit of wisdom through Moses' hands, let every anointing, honor, and grace that rests upon my spiritual fathers flow into my life through faithful service and honor, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for every believer reading this. Let them not miss their season of fire because of pride or rebellion. Let them honor those whom You have set over them and catch the fire that will make them do mighty exploits, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific spiritual leaders you need to honor and serve better, and ask God for a humble heart to receive His fire through them).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise of Your fire. I receive it today, and I will burn for You all the days of my life, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY APRIL 6TH 2026


THEME: FIRE CARRIERS


MEMORISE: But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may enquire of the Lord by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah. 2 Kings 3:11


READ: 2 Kings 2:1-14
1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.

2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.

3 And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

4 And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.

5 And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

6 And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.

7 And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.

8 And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.

9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

10 And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.

11 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

12 And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.

13 He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;

14 And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over.


MESSAGE
When a piece of wood is set on fire, it burns. Similarly, a fellow who has given his or her life to Jesus Christ can burn for Him, and the fire that burns in such a believer is the power of the Holy Spirit.

There are two ways by which a believer can catch fire: directly from God, just like Moses and Elijah, or through other people who have caught the fire of God and have become fire carriers. For example, Joshua received his fire from Moses (Deuteronomy 34:9), and Elisha received his from Elijah (1 Kings 19:19). Joshua was called Moses' servant (Joshua 1:1), and wherever Moses went, he was there to serve him. While Joshua served Moses faithfully, the latter laid his hands on him, and he received the spirit of wisdom. If you feel like you are too important to serve those whom God has placed over you, it means that you are not ready to carry the fire of God. Serving Moses could not have been easy, but Joshua willingly paid the price.
In Exodus 24:13-18, the Bible says that he went with Moses to Mount Sinai, where they stayed for 40 days and nights. He served Moses wholeheartedly, and when Moses laid his hands upon him, he transferred all the honor and grace he had to him (Numbers 27:18-23). This is why, as a child of God, you must honor those whom God has placed over you.

Elisha was another person who received God's fire through honor and service. People knew him as the man who poured water on Elijah's hands (2 Kings 3:11).
Despite his wealthy background, he was willing to stoop very low to honor and serve God's prophet, Elijah. While the other sons of the prophets were busy predicting what would happen to Elijah (2 Kings 2:3), Elisha was busy following the man of God and serving him. Eventually, he received a double portion of the anointing that was upon Elijah.

Beloved, if you want to be a carrier of the fire of God, you must serve Him wholeheartedly and be willing to also serve and honor the anointed people He has placed over your life. I pray for you today: may you never become too proud to honor and serve those whom God has placed over your life. In the name above every other name, you will carry the fire of God upon your life and do mighty exploits in His kingdom.


KEY POINT
Serving and honoring the people whom God has placed over you is a channel through which you can receive His fire. When a piece of wood is set on fire, it burns.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 17-19


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 7: I AM THINE O LORD
1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow’r of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.

3 O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!

4 There are depths of love that I yet may know
Ere Thee face to face I see;
There are heights of joy that I yet may reach
Ere I rest in peace with Thee.

Correct Answers

1. B. In the great congregation.
2. B. To surrender to the Syrians, knowing they might be killed or saved alive.
3. C. They said to one another, "We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace," and went to tell the king's household.
4. B. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, bringing the new covenant of grace and victory.
5. B. Tell at least one person about how Jesus saved you today.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 40:9, where did the psalmist preach righteousness?
A. In the synagogues of the Pharisees.
B. In the great congregation.
C. In the courts of the temple.
D. In the streets of Jerusalem.

2. In 2 Kings 7:3-10, what was the initial plan of the four leprous men before they discovered the empty Syrian camp?
A. To stay at the gate and wait for help.
B. To surrender to the Syrians, knowing they might be killed or saved alive.
C. To break into the city by force.
D. To pray to God for a miracle from where they sat.

3. What did the lepers do after eating, drinking, and hiding silver, gold, and clothing from the Syrian camp?
A. They returned to the city gate and continued living as lepers.
B. They decided to keep the good news to themselves.
C. They said to one another, "We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace," and went to tell the king's household.
D. They fought among themselves over the spoils.

4. According to the message, what event does the devotional connect to "a day of good tidings" for Christians?
A. The birth of Jesus Christ.
B. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, bringing the new covenant of grace and victory.
C. The giving of the law on Mount Sinai.
D. The rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

5. What is the Action Point for this devotional?
A. Pray for the salvation of your family members.
B. Tell at least one person about how Jesus saved you today.
C. Give an offering to support evangelism.
D. Read the book of 2 Kings again.

Prayer Points on "SHARE THE GOOD NEWS II"

1. Father, I thank You for the day of good tidings—the day of the new covenant, the day of grace, victory, and redemption through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have kept the good news of Your salvation to myself, failed to share what You have done for me, or denied others the opportunity to enjoy Your blessings, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, like the four leprous men who realized they were not doing well by keeping silent, open my eyes to see that silence in the face of good news is selfishness, and stir me to action, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, deliver me from the fear of rejection, persecution, or ridicule when sharing the gospel. Let me boldly proclaim Your righteousness in the great congregation, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, help me to remember that if I tarry without sharing the good news, some mischief may come upon me. Let the urgency of the gospel burn in my heart daily, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, use my testimony to bring miraculous turnaround to families, communities, and nations, just as the lepers' report brought deliverance to Samaria, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I receive the grace to be a habitual testifier of Your goodness. Let my lips never refrain from declaring Your loving-kindness and truth, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ this Easter season, let the message of the empty tomb fill my mouth. Let me tell everyone I meet about how Jesus saved me, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for every believer reading this. Let them not hold their peace in this day of good tidings. Send them to their families, workplaces, and neighborhoods as messengers of hope, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention one person you will share your testimony with today, and ask God for the right words and boldness).

11. Thank You, Father, for the new covenant and the victory over sin. I will not keep silent; I will share the good news until the whole earth knows of Your great love, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SUNDAY APRIL 5TH 2026


THEME: SHARE THE GOOD NEWS II


MEMORISE: I have preached righteousness in the great congrega tion: lo, I have not refrained my lips, 0 LORD, thou knowest. Psalm 40:9


READ: 2 Kings 7:3-16
3 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?

4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.

5 And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.

6 For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.

7 Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.

8 And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence also, and went and hid it.

9 Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.

10 So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses tied, and the tents as they were.

11 And he called the porters; and they told it to the king's house within.

12 And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we be hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.

13 And one of his servants answered and said, Let some take, I pray thee, five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city, (behold, they are as all the multitude of Israel that are left in it: behold, I say, they are even as all the multitude of the Israelites that are consumed: ) and let us send and see.

14 They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

15 And they went after them unto Jordan: and, lo, all the way was full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the king.

16 And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.


MESSAGE
Today's Bible reading tells us about how four leprous men rescued an entire city from its terrible economic situation. Before then, there had been a severe famine in Samaria for a prolonged time, and things got so bad that mothers began to eat their children (2 Kings 6:26-29). After a while, Elisha, God's servant, proclaimed God's word that things would change for good the very next day. Unaware of the prophetic word from the mouth of God's servant, the four lepers, who lived outside the city gates, decided to take a bold step to go into the enemy's camp. Their action paid off because God had caused the enemy soldiers to flee from their camp because they heard what sounded like a mighty army marching towards them. When the lepers entered the enemy's camp, they found out that all the soldiers had fled and had left behind all their food and other supplies. They were amazed, and they ate, drank, gathered silver, gold, and other precious items. However, after a while, they stopped and questioned their selfishness:

Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.
2 Kings 7:9

The lepers knew that it was a day of good tiding, so they refused to keep the good news to themselves. They reported their discovery to the king's household, and that was how God's word about a miraculous turnaround in the economic situation of the city came to pass the very next day. If you are a Christian, then you know that today is a day of good tidings. Jesus died and resurrected to bring us into a new day. Jeremiah 31:31 tells us about the days when God will make a new covenant with His people. These are the days of that new covenant, the days of God's grace and victory over the nature of sin. If you are not sharing this good news and telling others about the wonderful works of God, you are denying them the opportunity of enjoying God's blessings.

Beloved, God has saved you from Satan’s bondage and freed you from his burdens. One way to appreciate Him for this is to become a habitual testifier of His goodness. Don't keep the good news of Christ's redemption to yourself.
Happy Easter!


ACTION POINT
Tell at least one person about how Jesus saved you today.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 14-16


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
1. Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See his banners go!

Chorus
Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.

2. At the sign of triumph
Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory.
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise.

3. Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the Saints have trod.
We are not divided;
All one body we:
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.

4. Onward, then, ye people;
Join our happy throng.
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ, the King.
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing.

Correct Answers

1. B. His righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, loving-kindness, and truth.
2. B. Go home to your friends and tell them how great things the Lord has done for you.
3. B. She ran to tell everyone about Jesus, saying, "Come, see a man which told me all things that ever I did."
4. B. Because the gospel is hidden to those who are lost, and they need to hear it to receive salvation.
5. B. He always told people that God was working overtime in taking care of him.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 40:10, what did the psalmist declare that he had not hidden within his heart?
A. His wealth and possessions.
B. His righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, loving-kindness, and truth.
C. His plans for the future.
D. His struggles and weaknesses.

2. In Mark 5:1-20, what instruction did Jesus give to the man who had been delivered from the legion of demons?
A. Come and follow me wherever I go.
B. Go home to your friends and tell them how great things the Lord has done for you.
C. Keep silent about your healing.
D. Go and show yourself to the priest.

3. What did the Samaritan woman do immediately after her encounter with Jesus at the well in John 4?
A. She went back to her daily routine.
B. She ran to tell everyone about Jesus, saying, "Come, see a man which told me all things that ever I did."
C. She kept the experience to herself.
D. She asked Jesus for a sign.

4. According to 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, why must believers not hide the gospel or their testimonies?
A. Because hiding the gospel is a sin.
B. Because the gospel is hidden to those who are lost, and they need to hear it to receive salvation.
C. Because angels are watching.
D. Because the world will reject them anyway.

5. What did the author share about his personal practice during difficult times?
A. He kept silent about his struggles.
B. He always told people that God was working overtime in taking care of him.
C. He complained about his situation to others.
D. He only shared testimonies when things were perfect.

Prayer Points on "SHARE THE GOOD NEWS I"

1. Father, I thank You for the salvation You have given me and for every testimony of Your goodness in my life. Thank You for the privilege of sharing Your love with others, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have kept silent about Your goodness, hidden my testimony, or failed to share the good news of Your salvation with those around me, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, give me the boldness of the Samaritan woman and the delivered man of Gadara. Let me not be ashamed to tell others what great things You have done for me, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, open my mouth to declare Your righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, loving-kindness, and truth to the great congregation. Let my testimony draw many to You, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, help me to remember that the more I testify, the more miracles I will receive from You. Let my lips never grow tired of sharing Your wonderful works, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, even when I am going through difficult times, give me the grace to declare that You are working overtime in my life. Let my faith-filled testimony encourage others and glorify Your name, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, let every person whose mind has been blinded by the god of this world receive the light of the glorious gospel through my testimony. Use my story to bring salvation to the lost, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, as we celebrate this Easter season, let my life and words be a beacon of hope. Let everyone I encounter taste and see that You are good, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, deliver me from the fear of man. Let me never conceal Your loving-kindness and truth but share them freely with my friends, co-workers, and neighbors, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific testimonies you need to share and ask God for boldness and opportunities to do so).

11. Thank You, Father, for the good news of salvation. I will not hide it; I will share it until the whole world knows of Your great love, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 4TH 2026


THEME: SHARE THE GOOD NEWS I


MEMORISE: | have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: | have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation. Psalm 40:10


READ: Mark 5:1-20
1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand and were choked in the sea.

14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.

19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.


MESSAGE
When the Almighty God set the madman of Gadara free in today's Bible reading, He told him to tell other people about what God had done for him. As a result, the man began to go around, telling others about what Jesus Christ had done for him.
One of the things God told me at one time was that I should tell His people that the more they testify, the more miracles they would get from Him. When God does something in your life, you should tell others about what He has done; do not keep the good news of His love and forgiveness to yourself. When the Samaritan woman who met Jesus by a well in Sychar encountered Jesus, she ran to tell everyone who would listen about her experience. She said, "Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?" John 4:29).

A long time ago, I was going through a difficult time, and things were really tough for me. However, whenever people asked me how I was doing, I always told them that God was working overtime in taking care of me. I never stopped testifying of His goodness, and today, I am even bolder to say that God is working extra overtime to take care of me. I am never ashamed to share the good things that God has done for me.

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4

People who worship idols invite others to join their cults by telling and showing them what they have received from the devil. They do not hide what they get from satan, even though his gifts always come with hidden and terrible consequences. The Scripture above tells us that if we hide the good news of the things that God has done for us, the people who are on the path of destruction will not receive salvation. When God does something in your life, you must not hide it; rather, share the testimony with other people unless He tells you otherwise. Tell your friends, co-workers, and neighbors about the goodness of the Lord this Easter season. Encourage them to taste and see that the Lord is good indeed (Psalm 34:.


KEY POINT
If we do not share the good things that God has done for us, many people will remain under the devil's bondage.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 12-13


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 13: JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW
1 Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

2 Jesus loves me he who died
heaven's gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin,
let his little child come in.

3 Jesus loves me, this I know,
as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee,
saying, "Let them come to me."

Correct Answers

1. B. To come unto Him, and He will give them rest.
2. B. Surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.
3. B. Because of the sins of the head of her nation, King Ahab.
4. B. The strong man must be bound first.
5. B. Jesus is waiting for you to cast all your burdens on Him, and He will give you rest.

Objective Questions

1. According to Matthew 11:28, what does Jesus invite those who labour and are heavy laden to do?
A. To continue working harder.
B. To come unto Him, and He will give them rest.
C. To find help from other people.
D. To seek solutions from their own understanding.

2. In Isaiah 53:4-5, what does the Scripture say about Jesus bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows?
A. He refused to bear them.
B. Surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.
C. He bore only the sorrows of the righteous.
D. He bore griefs but not sorrows.

3. According to the devotional, why was the widow of Zarephath suffering from famine in 1 Kings 17?
A. Because of her own personal sin.
B. Because of the sins of the head of her nation, King Ahab.
C. Because she refused to worship God.
D. Because she was lazy and did not work.

4. In Mark 3:27, what must happen before someone can enter a strong man's house and spoil his goods?
A. The strong man must be invited.
B. The strong man must be bound first.
C. The strong man must be bribed.
D. The strong man must be asleep.

5. What is the Action Point of this devotional?
A. Keep struggling with your burdens alone.
B. Jesus is waiting for you to cast all your burdens on Him, and He will give you rest.
C. Share your burdens with friends and family.
D. Try harder to overcome your problems by yourself.

Prayer Points on "THE BURDEN BEARER"

1. Father, I thank You for sending Jesus Christ to be my Burden Bearer. Thank You that He has borne my griefs and carried my sorrows, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have carried burdens that You willingly offered to bear for me—burdens of sin, worry, sickness, and oppression—in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I come to You today just as You invited in Matthew 11:28. I lay down every heavy load—every impossible situation, every long-standing problem, every weight that has crushed my spirit—at Your feet, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as the widow of Zarephath suffered because of the sins of her nation, deliver me from every burden that came upon me through no fault of my own—generational curses, national judgments, or the sins of others, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, like Naaman who had leprosy despite his wealth and fame, I bring before You every incurable situation in my life—diseases, addictions, broken relationships, and financial chains—and I ask for Your healing and deliverance, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, bind the strong man over my life—every demonic force, every satanic yoke, every oppressor that has held me captive. Set me free by the power of Your Spirit, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I surrender my life to You afresh. Forgive my sins and remove the heavy burden of iniquity from my shoulders. Let me find rest in Your presence, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, for everyone reading this who is weighed down by the burden of sin, call them to Yourself today. Let them hear Your voice, repent, and receive Your gift of salvation and rest, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I receive Your promise that with Your stripes I am healed. Let every wound, every sickness, and every pain in my body be healed by the power of Your sacrifice, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific burdens you have been carrying—financial, marital, health, spiritual, or emotional—and cast them upon the Lord today).

11. Thank You, Father, for being the Burden Bearer. I am free, I am rested, and I trust You completely, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 3RD 2026


THEME: THE BURDEN BEARER


MEMORISE: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28


READ: Isaiah 53:4-5
4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.


MESSAGE
In today's memory verse, Jesus invited us to lay our burdens on Him. A burden, in this context, refers to a difficult situation that a person must deal with. Often, burdens attach themselves to people against their will, and they cannot remove them on their own. In 1 Kings 17:10-12, the widow of Zarephath had little food left because Elijah had prophesied that there would be no rain or dew until he decreed otherwise (1 Kings 17:1).

God pronounced the judgment through the prophet because of the king's idolatry; therefore, the widow was suffering, not because she committed any offence, but because of the sins of the head of her nation, and there was nothing she could do to get rid of the situation.

In 2 Kings 5:1, the Bible tells us that Naaman was rich and famous; however, he was a leper. Leprosy was incurable in those days, and if money or fame could have solved his problem, he would not be in the situation he was in. If leprosy were something he could cut away with a sword, he would have destroyed it because he was a military general. However, he couldn't do anything about it despite his wealth and influence. Beloved, have you been carrying a burden for a long time? Do you have problems that you cannot do anything about? f your answer is yes, I rejoice with you today because there is someone called the Burden Bearer; His name is Jesus Christ. I join my faith with yours that as you cry to Him for help today, He will answer you.

Sin is a heavy burden that crushes those under it. When the burden of sin is upon a fellow, the fellow will remain under the devil's heavy yoke until he or she meets a stronger person who can remove the yoke. Mark 3:27 says that no one can enter a strong man's house and steal from him without first tying him up. Jesus is the only One who can deliver those who are weighed down by the burden of sin (Matthew 1:21, Acts 4:12). Are you burdened by sin? Jesus is calling you today. He wants to deliver you and give you rest from the burden of sin if you surrender your life to Him. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, acknowledge Him as Lord and Saviour over your life. Once you do this, He will bear your burden and give you a new life in Him.

ACTION POINT
Jesus is waiting for you to cast all your burdens on Him, and He will give

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 8-11

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 21: MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS

1 My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus Christ, my righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

Chorus:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

2 When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

3 His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

4 When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
In Him, my righteousness, alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

Correct Answers

1. B. Their sorrows shall be multiplied.
2. C. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, nor bow down to them.
3. B. She remained pregnant for over forty years.
4. B. "Don't waste your time; I am a demon incarnate."
5. B. Continue to tarry in God's presence and put complete trust in Him.