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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH 2026


THEME: SIN IS A REPROACH II


MEMORISE: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; Exodus 20:5


READ: 2 Kings 5:20-27
20 But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

21 So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?

22 And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

23 And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.

24 And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.

25 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.

26 And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?

27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, I discussed how a fellow's sin can bring reproach to the fellow and keep him or her in darkness. Today, I will discuss how the sins of parents can hinder their children and many generations after them from enjoying God's blessings.

People's sins can create problems that will flow down their bloodlines. This means that some people are in terrible situations today because of certain sins their parents committed. In today's Bible reading, Gehazi was the one who allowed greed to lead him to sin, but the man of God pronounced a curse on him and his seed, saying, "The leprosy of Naaman will cleave unto you and your seed forever." In the olden days, especially in Africa, parents thoroughly investigated the families of people who intended to marry their children before allowing them to get married. For example, they would check if there was a history of diseases and conditions such as epilepsy, leprosy, or madness in those families because they knew that if such conditions existed within the bloodlines, they were likely to show up again.

Sometimes, a fellow's sin can affect his or her children while the fellow is still alive. Achan is a good example of this in Joshua 7:1-26. His greed made him disobey God, but his entire family was stoned to death as a result – his children suffered the consequences of a sin they did not commit. Eli is another man whose carelessness and parental neglect affected his lineage (1 Samuel 2:27-36). Years after his death, the curse God placed on his family came to pass in Abiathar's life; he was thrust out from being a priest, not because of what he had done particularly, but because of God's word against Eli, one of his ancestors (1 Kings 2:27).

Apart from negative patterns that can be inherited from a person's parents or ancestors, every human who has not accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour is under the curse inherited from Adam and Eve, humanity's first parents.

Beloved, I want to let you know that Jesus came to set captives free, and this includes blotting out the handwriting of negative family patterns and curses. If you are contending with generational curses or negative patterns in your bloodline, He will deliver you today, in Jesus' name. Cry out to Him, and His light will destroy any problems created by the sins of your parents or ancestors.


KEY POINT
When you turn to Jesus wholeheartedly, He will welcome you into His family- a curse-free lineage.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 33-34


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 14: O WHAT A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL DAY
1 Oh What A Wonderful Wonderful Day
Day I Will Never Forget
After I’d Wandered In Darkness Away
Jesus My Saviour I Met
Oh What A Tender Compassionate Friend
He Met The Need Of My Heart
Shadows Dispelling With Joy I Am Telling
He Made All The Darkness Depart

Chorus
Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul
When At The Cross The Saviour Made Me Whole
My Sins Were Washed Away
And My Night Was Turned To Day
Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul


2 Born Of The Spirit With Life From Above
Into God’s Family Divine
Justified Fully Thru Calvary’s Love
Oh What A Standing Is Mine
And The Transaction So Quickly Was Made
When As A Sinner I Came
Took Of The Offer Of Grace
He Did Proffer He Saved Me
Oh Praise His Dear Name

3 Now I’ve A Hope That Will Surely Endure
After The Passing Of Time
I Have A Future In Heaven For Sure
There In Those Mansions Sublime
And It’s Because Of That Wonderful Day
When At The Cross I Believed
Riches Eternal And Blessings Supernal
From His Precious Hand I Received

Correct Answers

1. C. The wages of sin is death, and the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
2. C. Thirty-eight years.
3. B. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
4. C. Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
5. B. It exalts a nation.

Objective Questions

1. According to Romans 6:23, what are the wages of sin and the gift of God?
A. The wages of sin is poverty, and the gift of God is wealth.
B. The wages of sin is sickness, and the gift of God is healing.
C. The wages of sin is death, and the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
D. The wages of sin is shame, and the gift of God is honor.

2. In John 5:1-15, how long had the man at the pool of Bethesda been afflicted with his infirmity?
A. Twelve years.
B. Twenty years.
C. Thirty-eight years.
D. Forty years.

3. What was Jesus' warning to the man after healing him at the pool of Bethesda?
A. Go and show yourself to the priest.
B. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
C. Tell no one what happened to you.
D. Go and tell your family about your healing.

4. In Mark 2:1-12, what was the first thing Jesus said to the paralyzed man brought to Him?
A. Rise, take up your bed and walk.
B. Your faith has made you whole.
C. Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
D. Go in peace and be healed.

5. According to Proverbs 14:34, what does righteousness do for a nation?
A. It brings wealth and prosperity.
B. It exalts a nation.
C. It brings peace and security.
D. It makes a nation famous.

Prayer Points on "SIN IS A REPROACH I"

1. Father, I thank You for Your mercy and grace that are greater than all my sins. Thank You for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every sin I have committed knowingly or unknowingly. Cleanse me with the blood of Jesus and wash away every stain of iniquity, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I confess every sin that has become a reproach in my life—every secret sin, every habitual sin, every sin that has blocked my blessings and hindered my miracles. Forgive me and set me free, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as You warned the man at the pool of Bethesda to sin no more, I receive the grace to turn away from sin completely. Let me not return to any sin that will bring a worse thing upon me, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I break every power of sin over my life. Let every chain of addiction, every bondage of iniquity, and every yoke of darkness be destroyed by the blood of Jesus, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, like the paralyzed man whose sin was forgiven before his healing, forgive my sins and let every reproach caused by my transgressions be removed today, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, send Your light into my life. Let every darkness caused by sin be dispelled, and let Your blessings, favor, and miracles flow freely into my life, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I receive the grace to live a life of righteousness, knowing that righteousness exalts a nation and attracts Your promotion. Let righteousness be my covering daily, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for everyone reading this who is struggling with sin, I pray that You will grant them the strength to overcome. Let them experience Your forgiveness and freedom today, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific sins you need to confess and repent of, asking God for grace to overcome them).

11. Thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness to forgive and cleanse. I receive my deliverance and walk in newness of 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: TUESDAY MARCH 3RD 2026


THEME: SIN IS A REPROACH I


MEMORISE: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23


READ: John 5:1-15
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.

15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.


MESSAGE
In today's Bible reading, Jesus healed a man who had been sick for 38 years. Shortly after that, He found him in the temple and warned him to stay away from sin or a worse illness would afflict him. Jesus' warning shows us that a fellow's sin can attract reproach and bring the fellow under the influence of the forces of darkness. If a person sins and does not repent, today's memory verse tells us that such a fellow will be paid for committing that sin, and that payment is death.

In Mark 2:1-12, the Bible tells us about a paralyzed man who was brought to Jesus. It took four men to carry him on his sick bed to the house Jesus was preaching in, and because the house was so full that there was no space to pass through at the entrance, the men who carried him had to break through the roof to lower him into the house. When Jesus saw him, He knew the man n needed a miracle, and the first thing He said was, "Son, thy sins be forgiven thee." In other words, Jesus was saying, "Unless we get your sins out of the way, you won't get the miracle you need."

Sin always hinders people from receiving their miracles, and there is always a need to take the sins that have blocked their access to God's blessings away so that the path to their miracles can be opened. The paralyzed man's sins landed him in a mess, but when he came in contact with light, it destroyed the mess. When a person comes in contact with light, it destroys every form of darkness in his or her life. If there is any reproach in your life that was caused by your sin, as you ask God for forgiveness today and promise not to return to it, I decree that the Lord will send His light into your life to take away the reproach, in Jesus' name.

Beloved, sin is always a reproach; it brings shame and death. Righteousness, however, attracts God's upliftment (Proverbs 14:34). To receive God's promotion, you must confess and repent of any sins that might exist in your life. Jesus is willing to give you a brand-new start when you turn to Him. Don't let your sins keep you from enjoying God's help; confess them and repent of them today, and your heavenly Father will remove everything that represents a reproach in your life (1 John 1:9).


KEY POINT
Sin can stop God's light from shining upon you and His blessings from flowing into your life.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 30-32


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 31: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION
1 Yield not to temptation,
For yielding is sin;
Each vict’ry will help you,
Some other to win;
Fight valiantly onward,
Evil passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.

Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.

2 Shun evil companions,
Bad language disdain;
God’s name hold in rev’rence,
Nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest,
Kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.

3 To him that o’ercometh,
God giveth a crown;
Through faith we will conquer,
Though often cast down;
He who is our Savior,
Our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.

Correct Answers

1. B. Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before.
2. B. Not to forget the Lord.
3. B. He thought they meant evil against him, but God meant it for good to save many people.
4. B. They cannot experience a fresh anointing from God.
5. C. Learning not to hang on to the past and relying on God's mercies that are new every morning.

Objective Questions

1. According to Philippians 3:13-14, what two actions does Paul emphasize for pressing toward the prize of the high calling?
A. Praying and fasting.
B. Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before.
C. Reading and studying the Scriptures.
D. Giving and serving in the church.

2. What warning did Moses give the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8:11?
A. Not to worship other gods.
B. Not to forget the Lord.
C. Not to make graven images.
D. Not to intermarry with other nations.

3. In Genesis 50:20, what perspective did Joseph have regarding his brothers' evil actions against him?
A. He was still angry and bitter.
B. He thought they meant evil against him, but God meant it for good to save many people.
C. He demanded compensation before forgiving them.
D. He refused to speak to them again.

4. According to the devotional, what happens to Christians who keep glorying in their past exploits without thirsting to do more?
A. They become more anointed.
B. They cannot experience a fresh anointing from God.
C. They automatically receive new blessings.
D. They become more humble.

5. What does the author credit for still doing exploits in God's kingdom at age 84?
A. His educational qualifications.
B. His ability to hang on to past achievements.
C. Learning not to hang on to the past and relying on God's mercies that are new every morning.
D. His position as General Overseer.

Prayer Points on "FORGET AND PRESS FORWARD"

1. Father, I thank You for Your mercies that are new every morning. Thank You for the grace to forget the past and press forward toward the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have been held captive by past hurts, failures, disappointments, or even past achievements, preventing me from moving forward into the new things You have for me, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, give me the grace to forget those things that are behind—every pain, every offense, every disappointment—and help me to reach forth unto the glorious future You have ordained for me, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, like Joseph, help me to see that even when people meant evil against me, You meant it for good. Deliver me from the prison of unforgiveness, bitterness, and hate, and fill my heart with Your love and compassion, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I release every past hurt and offense today. I forgive those who have wronged me, just as Joseph forgave his brothers, and I ask You to heal every wound in my heart, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I refuse to live in the past—whether in past victories or past failures. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Let my path shine brighter and brighter unto the perfect day, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, as the author testified of doing exploits at 84, I declare that age will not limit my fruitfulness. Let me be ever fresh, ever relevant, and ever productive in Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, reveal to me any area of my life where I am holding on to the past—whether achievements, regrets, or relationships—and strengthen me to let go and embrace the new season You are bringing, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for a fresh anointing upon my life today. Let me not rely on yesterday's manna but receive fresh grace, fresh fire, and fresh vision for the days ahead, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific past hurts, failures, or even achievements you need to let go of, and ask God for grace to press forward).

11. Thank You, Father, for new mercies and new beginnings. I receive the grace to forget and press forward into the glorious destiny You have prepared for me, 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 MARCH 2ND 2026


THEME: FORGET AND PRESS FORWARD


MEMORISE: Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, l press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14


READ: Genesis 50:15-21
15 And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.

16 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

18 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.

19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.


MESSAGE
It is often easy to forget all the wonderful things God has done for us, which is why many verses in the Bible remind us to 'forget not.' In Deuteronomy 8:11, Moses warned the Israelites not to forget the Lord. Psalm 103:2 also tells us not to forget all His benefits. Likewise, Psalm 78:7 warns us not to forget His works. However, as much as God doesn't want us to forget the things He has done for us, He also instructs us not to hold on to the past.

In today's memory verses, Paul told the Philippians that he often forgot the things that had happened in his past so that he could forge ahead, and he admonished them to have the same mindset in verse 15. Some people are caught up in their past achievements; they keep talking about how God used them and how they experienced great miracles in 'those days'. However, there is nothing in their lives now that shows that they know the Lord.
They are filled with anger, bitterness, jealousy, and every work of the flesh. Christians who keep glorying in their past exploits for God's kingdom without thirsting to do more cannot experience a fresh anointing from Him. God's mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23); therefore, any believer who hangs on to the past alone will keep missing out on His increasing goodness and mercy. I turn 84 today, and by God's grace, I am still doing exploits in His kingdom because I've learnt not to hang on to the past, and I rely on His mercies that are new every morning.

Beloved, forgetting the things behind you will help you press on to glorious things ahead of you. Forgetting past negative experiences and even victories will help you reach for the new blessings that God has ordained for you. If Joseph had not let go of the hurt from his brothers' evil deeds, he would have been imprisoned by hate. As we see in today's Bible reading, he told them that even though their actions were meant to destroy him, God turned everything around for good.

Do you need to let go of anything from your past so you can move on to greater heights? Ask God to reveal them to you and strengthen you to let go of them. Ask Him to help you press into the glorious things He has ordained for you. As you do that, I pray that your path will continue to shine brighter, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Today is my birthday. Please pray that God will continue to take me to greater heights.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 28-29


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 20: STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS
1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus
ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss.
From vict'ry unto vict'ry
his army he shall lead
till ev'ry foe is vanquished
and Christ is Lord indeed.

2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict
in this his glorious day.
Ye that are men now serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger
and strength to strength oppose.

3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you,
ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls or danger,
be never wanting there.

4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next, the victor's song.
To him that overcometh
a crown of life shall be;
he with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.

Correct Answers

1. B. All spiritual blessings in heavenly places.
2. B. She was still bedwetting, and all the women in her family had the same problem.
3. B. It started when her grandmother had an issue with someone who pronounced a curse on her.
4. B. She brought other women in her family, and for the first time in her memory, she slept without bedwetting.
5. B. The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.

Objective Questions

1. According to Ephesians 1:3, with what has God blessed us in Christ?
A. Earthly riches and possessions.
B. All spiritual blessings in heavenly places.
C. Long life and good health.
D. Power and authority over nations.

2. What was the specific problem of the 33-year-old married woman who came for prayers?
A. She was unable to conceive children.
B. She was still bedwetting, and all the women in her family had the same problem.
C. She was having financial difficulties.
D. She was suffering from a terminal illness.

3. What discovery did the author make about the origin of the bedwetting problem in the woman's family?
A. It was caused by a medical condition.
B. It started when her grandmother had an issue with someone who pronounced a curse on her.
C. It was inherited from her father's side.
D. It was caused by poor hygiene.

4. What happened after the woman gave her life to Jesus and returned the following day?
A. She came alone with a testimony of partial improvement.
B. She brought other women in her family, and for the first time in her memory, she slept without bedwetting.
C. She requested more prayers for complete healing.
D. She reported that the problem had worsened.

5. According to Jeremiah 31:29-30, what will no longer be said in those days?
A. The children shall suffer for their parents' sins.
B. The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
C. The Lord has abandoned His people.
D. There is no hope for deliverance.

Prayer Points on "DELIVERANCE FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES"

1. Father, I thank You for being the God who blesses us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Thank You for the new covenant and the power to become a new creature, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every sin of my ancestors that has opened doors to generational curses, afflictions, and limitations in my life and family line, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I declare that by the blood of Jesus Christ, every generational curse—whether pronounced by man, inherited through bloodline, or activated by ancestral sin—is broken and terminated over my life today, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as the bedwetting curse was broken when the woman surrendered her life to You, I surrender my life afresh to You. Let every curse affecting my family for generations come to an end now, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, according to 2 Corinthians 5:17, I am a new creature in Christ. Old things are passed away, and all things have become new. I step out of my earthly bloodline into the divine family of God, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I receive Your promise in Jeremiah 31:29-30 that the proverb of fathers eating sour grapes and children's teeth being set on edge no longer applies to me. Every person shall die for their own iniquity, and I am free, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, visit me and my household with Your unfailing and sure mercies, as promised in Exodus 20:6. Let every pattern of failure, sickness, poverty, and misfortune in my lineage be replaced with Your generational blessings, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for every family represented here. Wherever there is a known or unknown curse operating—whether of barrenness, untimely death, mental illness, marital failure, or poverty—I decree deliverance and termination now, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, because I am in Christ, I am a partaker of Your divine nature and abundant life. Let prosperity, wisdom, fruitfulness, joy, and peace become my daily inheritance, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific patterns, afflictions, or limitations in your family line that you are believing God to break).

11. Thank You, Father, for delivering me from generational curses and making me a partaker of Your eternal blessings. I walk in freedom and abundance, 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 MARCH 1ST 2026


THEME: DELIVERANCE FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES


MEMORISE: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Ephesians 1:3


READ: Jeremiah 31:27-31
27 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man, and with the seed of beast.

28 And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

29 In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.

30 But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.

31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:


MESSAGE
A 33-year-old married woman once came to me for prayers. Her problem was that she was still bedwetting, and it was causing her terrible embarrassment. I told her that it wasn't a problem and that God would give her a brand-new bladder. However, before I prayed, she said, "Sir, I’m not the only one suffering from this in my family." She proceeded to tell me that her mother, grandmother, and all the women in her family were bedwetters. Immediately, I knew that her problem was generational. On probing further, I discovered that the problem started when her grandmother had an issue with someone who pronounced a curse on her, saying, "Henceforth, every woman in your family will bed-wet." I told her, "Give your life to Jesus Christ, and you will leave that bloodline and become a new creature." She gave her life to Jesus and returned the following day, radiating with joy. This time, she didn't come alone; she had other women in her family with her. She told me that for the first time in as far back as she could remember, she slept all through the night without bedwetting. The other women who came with her all surrendered their lives to Jesus, and that was the end of the curse. I have good news for you: if a curse has been affecting your family for generations, it is terminated today, in Jesus' name.

When people come into God's family, He makes everything new in their lives (2 Corinthians 5:17), and they become partakers of generational blessings. Anything that had previously hindered and limited such people in their lineages will no longer have any power over them because they have come into a new family, God's family. In this divine family, there is life, prosperity, wisdom, fruitfulness, joy, peace, and every other good thing. Abundant life is the inheritance of everyone who is in God's family, and in areas where they may have suffered from the sins of their earthly ancestors, God promises to visit them with His unfailing and sure mercies (Exodus 20:6).

In God, the proverb that the fathers have eaten sour grapes and the children's teeth are set on edge no longer holds Jeremiah 31:29-30). When a fellow comes into Christ, he or she becomes a partaker of God's divine nature, and abundant blessings become part of the fellow's daily life- this is the heritage of every believer. Beloved, are you a part of God's family?


REFLECTION
Are you abiding in God's family and enjoying His blessings?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 26-27

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE
1 In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand

2 In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay

3 Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4 No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

Correct Answers

1. B. At His right hand.
2. B. A position of privilege, honor, and status.
3. B. In heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
4. B. It is the place of sustenance and help.
5. C. Jesus Christ.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 110:1, where did the LORD tell David's Lord to sit?
A. On the throne of Israel.
B. At His right hand.
C. On the mercy seat.
D. In the holy place.

2. What does the phrase "right hand" signify in the Bible, according to the devotional?
A. A place of judgment and punishment.
B. A position of privilege, honor, and status.
C. A place of service and labor.
D. A position of isolation and solitude.

3. According to Ephesians 2:6, where are believers made to sit together with Christ?
A. In earthly places of authority.
B. In heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
C. In the synagogues and churches.
D. In the presence of earthly rulers.

4. What does Psalm 18:35 reveal about the right hand of God?
A. It is a place of judgment.
B. It is the place of sustenance and help.
C. It is where angels dwell.
D. It is a place of silence and meditation.

5. According to 1 Peter 3:22, who is on the right hand of God with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to Him?
A. The prophets.
B. The apostles.
C. Jesus Christ.
D. The elders of the church.

Prayer Points on "GOD'S RIGHT HAND"

1. Father, I thank You for the privilege of being seated together with Christ at Your right hand, the place of honor, power, and authority, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have wandered away from my position of privilege at Your right hand, living far below my identity as Your child, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I declare that because I am seated with Christ at Your right hand, I have access to unlimited power, help, and sustenance. Let Your right hand uphold me in every situation, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, as Jesus sits at Your right hand with all angels, authorities, and powers in subjection to Him, I declare that every power opposing my destiny is subdued under my feet, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, according to Psalm 18:35, Your right hand sustains me. I receive supernatural help and provision for every need in my life—spiritual, financial, physical, and emotional, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I refuse to live like the prodigal son, far from the Father's house. Draw me closer to You daily, and let me continually dwell in the place of Your right hand, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, open my eyes to fully comprehend the reality of my position in Christ. Let me walk in the power, influence, and favor that comes from being seated at Your right hand, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for those who have wandered away from You. Let them hear Your knock at the door of their hearts and return to the place of honor and blessing at Your right hand, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, because I am at Your right hand, no weapon formed against me shall prosper. I dwell in the secret place of the Most High and abide under the shadow of the Almighty, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you need to experience the reality of being seated at God's right hand—power over enemies, provision, help, etc.).

11. Thank You, Father, for raising me up together with Christ and seating me in heavenly places. I occupy my position and walk in the fullness of Your blessings, 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 FEBRUARY 28TH 2026


THEME: GOD'S RIGHT HAND


MEMORISE: And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Ephesians 2:6


READ: Psalms 110:1-3
1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.

3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.


MESSAGE
The phrase 'right hand' bears great significance in the Bible. It portrays a position of privilege- a place of honor and status. For example, our Lord Jesus Christ sits at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 1:3). Hebrews 12:2 also reveals that after Jesus suffered and died on the cross, He sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. The right hand of God represents His ultimate strength and power.

Who is gone into heaven and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. 1 Peter 3:22

The person being referred to in the Scripture above is Jesus. He is the One on the right hand of God with all powers in subjection to Him. No matter the earthly position a fellow occupies, there is more power and authority at the right hand of God. God's right hand is the place where all angels, authorities, and powers submit to Him. Psalm 18:35 also reveals that the right hand of God is the place of sustenance and help. Today's memory verse tells us that as God’s children, we are seated together with Christ, and since He is at God's right hand, we are also there with Him.

Being at the right hand of God means that you will never lack help and provision. It means that you will always find the timely and abundant help you need. Those who are at God's right hand are never small because His right hand is the place of power, as we see in Mark 14:62, which says: "And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. “This means that, as Christians, we are a people of power and influence. We enjoy help, sustenance, and favor from God. Unfortunately, however, while this is our identity as God's children, some believers are living far away from this reality because, like the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, they have wandered far away from the Father's right hand. They have heeded the call of sin and frustrated God's grace upon their lives.

Beloved, if you have not surrendered to God, or if you have wandered away from Him, I invite you today to come unto Him. He is knocking at the door of your heart (Revelation 3:20); open it up to Him. He is waiting for you earnestly with open arms; don't keep Him waiting.


REFLECTION
Are you occupying your place at God's right hand?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 23-25


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE
1 In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand

2 In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay

3 Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4 No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

Correct Answers

1. B. Great power and infinite understanding.
2. B. A log of wood.
3. B. The jawbone of an ass.
4. C. The rock from which they would get water.
5. B. God sometimes provides the help we need before we even realize we need it.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 147:5, what two attributes are ascribed to the Lord?
A. Greatness and glory.
B. Great power and infinite understanding.
C. Riches and honor.
D. Victory and majesty.

2. In the personal story shared, what did the author initially mistake the python for?
A. A snake.
B. A log of wood.
C. A rope.
D. A shadow.

3. What did God provide for Samson before he was attacked by over 1,000 Philistines in Judges 15?
A. A sword and shield.
B. The jawbone of an ass.
C. A stone and sling.
D. A hiding place.

4. What did God provide for the Israelites before they got to the desert in Numbers 20?
A. Manna from heaven.
B. Water from a stream.
C. The rock from which they would get water.
D. Quails for meat.

5. What is the central message of this devotional regarding God's provision?
A. God only provides after we ask Him.
B. God sometimes provides the help we need before we even realize we need it.
C. God provides only for the righteous.
D. God's provision is always through human means.

Prayer Points on "HE PROVIDES AHEAD OF YOUR NEEDS"

1. Father, I thank You for Your infinite understanding and great power. Thank You that You see the end from the beginning and provide for my needs before I even recognize them, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have worried about my needs, doubted Your provision, or failed to trust that You have already prepared solutions for challenges I have not yet faced, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, just as You positioned the rock in the bush before the author encountered the python, position help, resources, and solutions along my path before I encounter my next challenge, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, open my eyes to see the "jawbones" You have already placed within my reach—the resources, people, and opportunities that will bring me victory over every enemy and obstacle, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, before the Israelites reached the desert, You had already provided the rock that would give them water. Before I enter any difficult season, I pray that You have already prepared my breakthrough, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I declare that I will never encounter a problem without a solution because You go before me and prepare the way. Every mountain shall be leveled, and every valley filled, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I receive the grace to recognize Your provisions when they appear, even in unexpected forms like a rock, a jawbone, or a simple meal. Let me not miss my season of visitation, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, thank You for being too merciful to let me get to a stage where there is no solution to my challenges. I trust You completely to always make a way where there seems to be no way, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for everyone reading this who is burdened by a problem today, I pray that You will reveal the solution You have already prepared and grant them victory over every obstacle, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific challenges you are facing and ask God to reveal the solutions He has already prepared).

11. Thank You, Father, for going before me and preparing my way. I rest in the assurance that You have already supplied all I need before I even ask, 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 FEBRUARY 27TH 2026


THEME: HE PROVIDES AHEAD OF YOUR NEEDS


MEMORISE: Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:5


READ: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12
11 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.


MESSAGE
God is all-powerful; His power is not seen only in His mighty works but also in how He sometimes mercifully provides the help we need before we even realize we need help.
Years ago, when Redemption City was still more than 95 percent covered with trees and bushes, I went for a walk one night as I usually do. Then, I loved to walk on the footpaths of the bushes to pray so that nobody would disturb me. That night, I was going about praying and enjoying myself because I was alone with God when He suddenly told me to stop. I stopped, and when I looked at the ground, I realized that something unusual was right across my path. The object looked like a log of wood and thought that some people had come into the bush, cut some trees down, and didn't carry all the logs with them.

However, it suddenly looked as if the log of wood was moving. When I looked more closely, I realized it was a huge python. Immediately the python saw that I had seen it, it raised its head to attack me. Of course, now that I had already seen it, I moved back a bit, and as I turned to look towards my right, I saw a big rock. The rock had already been positioned there by God, and I used it to kill the python. God mercifully provided that big rock in that position even before I went through that path that night. I pray that the Almighty God will supply all the help you need before you even realize you need it, in Jesus' name.

Before Samson was attacked by over 1,000 Philistines in Judges 15:14-15, God prepared the jawbone of an ass and placed it in a place where his hand could easily reach it. In Numbers 20:1-11, before the Israelites got to the desert, He had provided the rock from which they would get water. Beloved, God has already provided the solution to every problem you can ever encounter. He is too merciful to let you get to a stage where there will be no solution to the challenges you face. If you are currently burdened by a problem, you don't have to worry; turn to Him and ask Him to open your eyes to see the solution He has already provided. I pray that you will emerge victorious over all obstacles, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please open my eyes to see the solutions You have provided to every challenge that comes my way, in Jesus' name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 20-22


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!

3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge--
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.

Correct Answers

1. B. To prove him, for He Himself knew what He would do.
2. B. That Elisha would come out, stand, and call on the name of the Lord, striking his hand over the place.
3. B. Before your problem started, God already had a solution; He created the solution even before the problem showed up.
4. C. Twelve baskets.
5. C. From generation to generation, even before the mountains were brought forth, from everlasting to everlasting.

Objective Questions

1. According to John 6:5-6, why did Jesus ask Philip where they could buy bread for the multitude?
A. Because He was genuinely concerned about the cost.
B. To prove him, for He Himself knew what He would do.
C. Because He wanted Philip to find a solution.
D. Because there was no food available nearby.

2. What was Naaman's expectation when he went to Elisha for healing in 2 Kings 5?
A. That Elisha would give him medicine to drink.
B. That Elisha would come out, stand, and call on the name of the Lord, striking his hand over the place.
C. That Elisha would pray from a distance.
D. That Elisha would send him to another prophet.

3. What statement did one of the author's sons make about God's solutions to problems?
A. God solves problems only when we pray fervently.
B. Before your problem started, God already had a solution; He created the solution even before the problem showed up.
C. God only solves problems for the righteous.
D. Problems are tests from God that we must endure without seeking solutions.

4. After Jesus fed over five thousand people with five loaves and two fishes, how many baskets of leftovers remained?
A. Seven baskets.
B. Five baskets.
C. Twelve baskets.
D. Ten baskets.

5. According to Psalm 90:1-2, how long has God been in existence?
A. From the time of Abraham.
B. From the beginning of creation.
C. From generation to generation, even before the mountains were brought forth, from everlasting to everlasting.
D. From the time of Moses.

Prayer Points on "HE KNOWS WHAT TO DO"

1. Father, I thank You for being the all-knowing and all-powerful God. Thank You that even before my problems began, You already had a solution prepared for me, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have doubted Your ability to solve my problems, questioned Your methods, or tried to solve things in my own strength without consulting You, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, just as You knew what to do with five loaves and two fishes to feed over five thousand, I trust You to take my little resources and multiply them beyond my imagination. Meet every need in my life supernaturally, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, like Naaman, help me to lay aside my expectations of how You should solve my problems and simply obey Your instructions, no matter how simple or unusual they may seem, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, You know the foundation of every mountain in my life. I call upon You today to move every mountain of difficulty, sickness, poverty, and stagnation standing before me, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, before the mountains were brought forth, from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. Show me the solution to every challenge confronting my family, career, ministry, and destiny, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, as the disciples distributed the bread and it kept multiplying, let every resource, blessing, and provision You release into my life continue to multiply and never run out, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I put my complete trust in You, the One who knows what to do. Even when I cannot see the way, I trust that You are working behind the scenes for my good, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for everyone reading this who is facing a seemingly impossible situation, I pray that You will reveal Your solution to them and grant them the faith to walk in it, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific problems or challenges you are facing and declare your trust in God's ability to solve them).

11. Thank You, Father, for being my dwelling place from generation to generation. I receive my miracle and testify that You indeed know what to do, 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: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26TH 2026


THEME: HE KNOWS WHAT TO DO


MEMORISE: The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:17


READ: John 6:5-13
5 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

7 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.

8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,

9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?

10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.

11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.


MESSAGE
In 2 Kings 5:9-14, when Naaman went to Elisha, desiring to get healed of his leprosy, he expected the prophet to come out and lay his hands on him. He had an expectation of how the prophet would attend to him, but God had something else in mind, and if he had not followed Elisha's instructions, he would have remained a leper. Likewise, in today's Bible reading, Jesus looked up and saw the crowd that had come to Him to listen to His teachings. He knew they must have been hungry, so He called His disciples and asked where they could get food for them. As He asked them, the Bible says that He already knew what He would do.

Beloved, I have good news for you: God already knows how He will solve any problems you might be encountering. One of my sons once said, "Before your problem started, God already had a solution. He created the solution even before the problem showed up." God has a solution for every problem, even before they start. I pray that God will show you the solution to every mountain that might be challenging you and your family, in Jesus' name.

The Lord knows what to do to meet all your needs. In our Bible reading, He fed more than five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two small fishes, and there were twelve baskets of leftovers remaining. Somebody may ask, Where did all that bread come from?" My answer is that it came from Him because He is the bread of life. He just kept creating more bread as the disciples were distributing the five loaves He broke at the beginning. In the name of the One who called me, you will have more than is sufficient before this year runs out.
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Psalm 90:1-2

The Scripture above tells us that the Almighty God has been in existence from generation to generation, ever before the mountains were brought forth. He knows the foundation of all mountains; therefore, He can move any mountain. God knows exactly what to do to solve all problems, so call on Him to help you surmount whatever problem you might be facing. Trust in the One who is all-knowing and all- powerful, and you will surely overcome.


KEY POINT
God knows how to solve all problems. Put your complete trust in Him.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 16-19


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD
1 When we walk with the Lord
in the light of his word,
what a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will,
he abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain:
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

2 Not a burden we bear,
not a sorrow we share,
but our toil he doth richly repay;
not a grief or a loss,
not a frown or a cross,
but is blest if we trust and obey.

3 But we never can prove
the delights of his love
until all on the altar we lay;
for the favor he shows,
for the joy he bestows,
are for them who will trust and obey.

4 Then in fellowship sweet
we will sit at his feet,
or we'll walk by his side in the way;
what he says we will do,
where he sends we will go;
never fear, only trust and obey.

Correct Answers

1. B. I AM THAT I AM.
2. B. Dozens of mighty eagles came from nowhere, killed and ate the birds, and then flew away.
3. B. He laughed and explained that Israel had told America they didn't want Pentecostals, so Nigeria would have even less chance.
4. C. Six months.
5. A. Dominion, glory, and a kingdom that all people, nations, and languages should serve Him.