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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12TH 2026


THEME: BEAR FRUITS FOR CHRIST II


MEMORISE: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. John 15:16


READ: John 15:1-16
1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.


MESSAGE
Today's memory verse reveals that God saved your soul primarily so that He can save others through you. You are a co-laborer with Christ in the vast field of the earth. Sadly, many people want God to enlarge them, but they are not expanding His kingdom.
While it is good to pray for God to enlarge you, one area that must be enlarged in your life is your capacity to win souls and bear fruit. God indeed wants to enlarge you; however, it is not just for your enjoyment but so that you can reach more people for Him. I will discuss more on the need to ask God to enlarge your coast tomorrow.

There are numerous benefits of soul winning. One of them is that your prayers will not be hindered. When you bear fruit and your fruit abides, you can ask anything in Jesus' name, and the Father will respond speedily to your request. In today's memory verse, Jesus said that when you bring forth fruit, and it remains, whatever you ask the Father in His name will be given to you. Soul winners have a blank cheque from God; whenever they go before Him to ask for the things they desire, they can go with so much confidence because He will not deny their requests.

There was once a soldier who had suffered a bullet wound that had broken the bones of one of his legs. The doctors had to fix a piece of iron in the broken leg to help him walk with it. The injury and the iron made walking painful and difficult for him. However, despite the pain, he usually set aside a day of the week to go out and evangelize. On one of those days, he was out from morning until evening, preaching the gospel. When he returned home, the pain in his leg became unbearable. He turned to God and said, "Lord, I wish this pain would go away so that I can serve you better." Thereafter, he fell asleep. When he awoke, the piece of iron inside his broken leg was lying on the bed beside him, yet there was no drop of blood on the bed. While he slept, God performed a divine operation on his leg and restored it completely!

Beloved, do you desire instant and consistent answers to your prayers? Make evangelism your lifestyle; be addicted to winning souls for Jesus, and He will beautify your life with many wonderful testimonies.


ACTION POINT
Commit to making evangelism your lifestyle.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 11-13


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 4: TO THE WORK, TO THE WORK
1 To the work! to the work! we are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

Refrain:
Toiling on, toiling on,
Toiling on, toiling on:
Let us hope, let us watch,
And labor till the Master comes.

2 To the work! to the work! let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the weary be led;
In the cross and its banner our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, "Salvation is free!"

3 To the work! to the work! there is labor for all;
For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall;
And the name of Jehovah exalted shall be,
In the loud-swelling chorus, "Salvation is free!"

4 To the work! to the work! in the strength of the Lord,
And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward;
When the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be,
And we shout with the ransomed, "Salvation is free!"

Correct Answers

1. C. Souls won for the kingdom of God.
2. C. That they obey His commands.
3. B. Paul and Silas being beaten and imprisoned in Macedonia.
4. C. It defends the practice as an avenue God can use to win more souls.
5. B. They will have a bountiful reward in heaven.

Objective Questions

1. According to Jesus in John 15:16, what is the primary meaning of the "fruit" believers are appointed to bear?
A. Material prosperity and success.
B. Personal holiness and character.
C. Souls won for the kingdom of God.
D. Miraculous signs and wonders.

2. What does the devotional cite as Jesus' condition for considering someone His friend?
A. That they attend church regularly.
B. That they perform great miracles.
C. That they obey His commands.
D. That they have theological knowledge.

3. What biblical example is used to illustrate that obeying God's command to preach may involve hardship and opposition?
A. The story of Jonah and the great fish.
B. Paul and Silas being beaten and imprisoned in Macedonia.
C. Peter's denial of Jesus before the rooster crowed.
D. The stoning of Stephen.

4. How does the devotional address the criticism of celebrating birthdays in the context of evangelism?
A. It agrees that birthday celebrations are unbiblical and should be avoided.
B. It states that such celebrations are personal and have no spiritual value.
C. It defends the practice as an avenue God can use to win more souls.
D. It says Jesus celebrated birthdays, so it is permissible.

5. What is the promised reward for those who face persecution for preaching the gospel, according to Matthew 5:11-12 as referenced?
A. They will become famous and influential.
B. They will have a bountiful reward in heaven.
C. They will gain immediate earthly wealth.
D. They will be protected from all future harm.

Prayer Points on "BEAR FRUITS FOR CHRIST"

1. Father, I thank You for choosing and ordaining me to bear lasting fruit for Your kingdom; thank You for the great commission and the privilege of being Christ’s friend through obedience, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have neglected the command to preach the gospel, prioritized personal comfort over soul-winning, or allowed fear of rejection to silence my witness, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, ignite in me a consuming passion for soul-winning; make me a deliberate and creative fruit-bearer who uses every opportunity and avenue to proclaim Christ, in Jesus' name.

4. Holy Spirit, empower me to obey Your commands fully, that I may walk in the friendship of Christ and have confidence to ask and receive from the Father in His name, in Jesus' name.

5. Lord, grant me the courage and resilience of Paul and Silas; help me to preach the gospel faithfully even in the face of opposition, mockery, or hardship, knowing my reward is sure, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, make me sensitive to divine appointments and Macedonian calls; guide my steps to the people and places where I am needed to help and harvest souls for Your glory, in Jesus' name.

7. I reject every spirit of complacency and excuses in evangelism; I receive grace to preach in season and out of season, whether it is convenient or not, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, let my life and every celebration I engage in become a platform for winning souls; use my influence, resources, and relationships to draw men to You, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, according to Your promise, let my fruit remain; establish every soul I win in Your love and word, that they may also become fruit-bearing disciples, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention a specific person, group, or uncomfortable situation where you need boldness and strategy to bear fruit).

11. Thank You, Father, for I am appointed to bear fruit. I commit to being a faithful witness, and I look forward to shining as a star forever, 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 FEBRUARY 11TH 2026


THEME: BEAR FRUITS FOR CHRIST


MEMORISE: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:15


READ: John 15:14-16
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.


MESSAGE
In today's Bible reading, Jesus said that He appointed His disciples to bear fruit and that their fruit should remain. The word fruit here means souls. Jesus has made it clear that only those who obey His commands are His friends, and whatever they ask of His Father in His name, He will give them. Those who are closest to me are soul winners because I know soul winning is paramount in the heart of God. I am determined to keep winning souls until I die. Even if there are no opportunities, I will create them so I can tell others about Jesus.

Someone once said that it wasn't recorded that Jesus celebrated His birthdays and then criticized me for celebrating my birthday. I appreciated him and told him that God uses my birthday celebrations to win more souls into His kingdom. God has chosen us to bear fruits that abide in His kingdom; we must use every avenue we have to pursue this.

It is sad that many people don't take evangelism seriously. Jesus commanded us to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, as we see in today's memory verse. He didn't ask us to go only where we are accepted or where things are easy; He asked us to go into all the world, whether things are rosy or not. When God gives us an assignment to go, we must go.
In Acts 16:6-40, Paul had a vision where he saw a man beckoning him to come to Macedonia to help them. Before this time, He had made some attempts to preach the gospel in some cities in Asia, but the Holy Spirit forbade him. One would think that because God asked him to go to Macedonia, there would be no opposition or trouble. However, shortly after Paul and Silas got there, they were beaten and imprisoned. Yet, this didn't stop them from preaching the gospel. People who are not ready to face hardships will not go far in obeying Jesus' commandment to go into all the world to preach the gospel.

Beloved, sometimes, as you preach the gospel, people will reject or mock you. However, be of good cheer whenever that happens. Jesus said that anyone who suffers persecution for His sake will have a bountiful reward (Matthew 5:11-12). Keep preaching the gospel at all times, whether it is convenient or not, and you will continue to shine as a star forever (Daniel 12:3).


ACTION POINT
Commit to preaching the gospel at every opportunity you have.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 8-10


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. To be instant in season and out of season, reproving, rebuking, and exhorting.
2. C. They were hostile and did not want to receive Jesus or the message.
3. C. He saw it as an opportunity to suffer for Jesus and have a testimony to share with Apostle Paul in heaven.
4. B. They hosted a film show.
5. B. Don't only preach when it is convenient; preach when it isn't too.

Objective Questions

1. What is the biblical command in 2 Timothy 4:2 regarding the proclamation of God's word?
A. To preach only in church settings and among believers.
B. To be instant in season and out of season, reproving, rebuking, and exhorting.
C. To preach only when people are receptive and welcoming.
D. To focus on teaching doctrine but avoid rebuking others.

2. What was the initial reaction of the people in the town of Ganma when the preacher and his team arrived to share the gospel?
A. They welcomed them with open arms and provided accommodation.
B. They were indifferent and ignored the team completely.
C. They were hostile and did not want to receive Jesus or the message.
D. They immediately reported the team to the local police for arrest.

3. What was the personal motivation the young Pastor Adeboye mentioned for being willing to be stoned while preaching in Ganma?
A. He wanted to become famous as a brave missionary.
B. He wanted to prove a point to the local chief.
C. He saw it as an opportunity to suffer for Jesus and have a testimony to share with Apostle Paul in heaven.
D. He believed it was the only way to start a church there.

4. What specific evangelistic method did the team eventually use in Ganma that led to people surrendering to Christ?
A. They organized a large financial giveaway.
B. They hosted a film show.
C. They held a debate with the local religious leaders.
D. They performed visible miracles and healings.

5. What is the "Action Point" given at the end of the devotional?
A. Support missionaries financially.
B. Don't only preach when it is convenient; preach when it isn't too.
C. Study the Bible more to prepare for evangelism.
D. Focus on evangelizing only within your own culture.

Prayer Points on "IN AND OUT OF SEASON"

1. Father, I thank You for the privilege of being part of Your end-time army and for the commandment to preach Your word faithfully in every situation, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed convenience, comfort, or fear of hostility to silence my witness and make me miss divine opportunities to share the gospel, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, baptize me with a fresh zeal for evangelism; ignite in me the same relentless spirit displayed in Ganma, that I may seek out opportunities to proclaim Christ regardless of the perceived cost, in Jesus' name.

4. Holy Spirit, make me instant, ready, and obedient to preach, reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and sound doctrine, whether the timing seems favorable or unfavorable, in Jesus' name.

5. Lord, break every spirit of fear and intimidation over my life and my local church; grant us boldness to enter the "Ganmas" of our generation—hostile places where Your name is not known, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, grant me divine wisdom and strategy to communicate the gospel effectively in difficult environments; give me creative ideas (like the film show) that will draw hearts to You, in Jesus' name.

7. I reject the comfort that leads to complacency; I receive the grace to persevere in evangelism even when my companions grow uncomfortable and suggest retreating, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, let my life's testimony yield lasting fruit; establish Your church and headquarters in every territory where I am sent to preach, turning hostility into harvest, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, connect me with like-minded believers who share a passion for bold evangelism, that we may encourage one another and labor together to see Your kingdom expand, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention a specific "hostile" environment, person, or situation where you need boldness and perseverance to share the gospel).

11. Thank You, Father, for the crown and reward that await faithful laborers. I commit to being a faithful preacher in and out of season, 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 FEBRUARY 10TH 2026


THEME: IN AND OUT OF SEASON


MEMORISE: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Timothy 4:2


READ: Acts 5:5-8
5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.

7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.


MESSAGE
I have always taken evangelism very seriously. As younger Christians, my mates and I were always looking for opportunities to tell people about Jesus Christ. Some of us bought megaphones, and we went about proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ at every opportunity we had. I recall a time when we went to preach in a town named Ganma in Kwara State. The town was so notorious for being hostile to preachers that there was no church there, and nobody dared to preach the gospel there. When I heard about the town, I said, "Really? I must go there to preach!" The people who told me about the town said, "If you go there, they will stone you." I told them that I had been looking for an opportunity to be stoned so that I could tell Apostle Paul that I also suffered for Jesus when I meet him in heaven. I told some people in our church that I would go to Ganma to preach regardless of the cost, and some of them said they would go with me.

When we got to Ganma, the people there told us that they didn't want our Jesus. We replied that we weren't leaving, so we went from house to house, preaching the gospel. The townspeople reported us to their chief, and he sent for us. When we got there, we told him that we had come with good news for the people. We assured him that we were not saying anything against their religion and that we were law-abiding people. He said we could continue, so we left and continued preaching.

The townspeople went to report us to the chief a second time, and again, he sent for us. We reassured him that we were not causing any trouble. At this point, some of the people with me began to get uncomfortable and said that we should leave before nightfall. However, we were yet to host a film show as we had planned. I told them that we were not leaving until we were through with everything we wanted to do. We hosted the film show, and many of those people who didn't want to receive Jesus earlier and reported us to the chief came and eventually surrendered to Christ. Today, there is a provincial headquarters of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ganma.

Beloved, to be a part of God's end-time army, you must be ready to tell others about Jesus, regardless of where the Lord sends you.


ACTION POINT
Don't only preach when it is convenient; preach when it isn't too.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 7


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 4: TO THE WORK, TO THE WORK
1 To the work! to the work! we are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

Refrain:
Toiling on, toiling on,
Toiling on, toiling on:
Let us hope, let us watch,
And labor till the Master comes.

2 To the work! to the work! let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the weary be led;
In the cross and its banner our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, "Salvation is free!"

3 To the work! to the work! there is labor for all;
For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall;
And the name of Jehovah exalted shall be,
In the loud-swelling chorus, "Salvation is free!"

4 To the work! to the work! in the strength of the Lord,
And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward;
When the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be,
And we shout with the ransomed, "Salvation is free!"

Correct Answers

1. B. He was asked to sell all his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Jesus, which he was unwilling to do.
2. B. He believed it was too late for him, having spent most of his life with the devil.
3. B. They say they will repent later, not knowing when their time will end.
4. B. Lamentations 3:22-23
5. C. Death making repentance impossible, leading to eternal separation.

Objective Questions

1. What was the primary reason the rich young ruler went away sorrowful after speaking with Jesus?
A. Jesus insulted him publicly.
B. He was asked to sell all his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Jesus, which he was unwilling to do.
C. Jesus told him he had broken all the commandments.
D. He was told he could never enter the kingdom of God.

2. According to the personal story shared, what was the wealthy man's reason for refusing the offer of salvation?
A. He felt his sins were too great to be forgiven.
B. He believed it was too late for him, having spent most of his life with the devil.
C. He did not believe in the message of the preacher.
D. He was waiting for a more convenient time.

3. What does the devotional state is the dangerous position some people take regarding repentance?
A. They believe they are not good enough to be saved.
B. They say they will repent later, not knowing when their time will end.
C. They think they can earn salvation through good works alone.
D. They rely on their family's faith to save them.

4. Which scripture is used to emphasize that God's mercy is available daily but must be seized in the present?
A. Revelation 3:20
B. Lamentations 3:22-23
C. Isaiah 55:6
D. Luke 12:40

5. What is the ultimate consequence of waiting too long to accept God's mercy, as illustrated in the message?
A. Facing increased earthly difficulties.
B. Losing one's wealth and social status.
C. Death making repentance impossible, leading to eternal separation.
D. Being shunned by the Christian community.

Prayer Points on "DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE"

1. Father, I thank You for Your new mercies every morning and for the eternal life made available through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have heard Your call but delayed, procrastinated, or allowed earthly attachments to drown out the urgency of surrendering to You, in Jesus' name.

3. I respond to Your knock today; I open the door of my heart fully and accept Your offer of mercy and salvation. I refuse the spirit of "later" and choose eternal life now, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, break the power of every idol in my life—wealth, position, pleasure, or pride—that is holding me back from following You completely, just as You revealed to the rich young ruler, in Jesus' name.

5. Holy Spirit, instill in me a deep sense of urgency regarding my soul and the souls of others; let me never trivialize the grace that is available today, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, deliver me from the deception that there will always be a tomorrow to repent; help me to live each day in readiness for Your return or the demand of my soul, in Jesus' name.

7. I renounce every agreement with the thought that "it is too late" for me; I receive Your cleansing that makes me whiter than snow, regardless of my past, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, use me to warn others compassionately yet urgently; let my life and words point people to the critical decision for Christ that cannot be postponed, in Jesus' name.

9. I bind the spirit of sorrow and regret that comes from rejecting Your call; I choose the joy of salvation and the peace of being right with You today, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific attachment, sin, or excuse that has caused you to delay full surrender to Christ).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing me. I am saved, I am Yours, and I will not be found wanting when You call, 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 FEBRUARY 9TH 2026


THEME: DONT WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE


MEMORISE: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20


READ: Luke 18:18-25
18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.


MESSAGE
Years ago, somewhere in Western Nigeria, there was a man who had become wealthy through evil means. However, God showed Him mercy by sending a preacher to tell him the Good News. The preacher told him that Jesus had paid for all his sins, regardless of how terrible they were, but the man refused the offer of salvation. He told the preacher, Thank you; I've heard everything you said. My children can follow Jesus. As for me, it's too late." The preacher replied, "As long as you are still breathing, it's not too late." He, however, refused to be convinced, saying that he had spent most of his life with the devil and would like to end it with him. Unfortunately, he died a few weeks later, and in death, it is too late to repent. God offered him mercy, but he rejected it. If you are yet to surrender your life to Jesus, God is offering you mercy today; please do not refuse it.

In today's Bible reading, a rich young ruler came to Jesus because he knew that something was missing in his life. Apart from being rich, he also had a prominent position in society, yet he felt dissatisfied with his life. He wanted eternal life, so he came to Jesus with a simple but profound question, "What can I do to inherit eternal life?" (Luke 18:18). When Jesus told him that it was not enough to keep God's commandments and that he needed to let go of the idol in his life by selling all he had to follow Him, the man returned home sorrowful. Divine mercy was offered to him, but he refused to accept it because his riches mattered more to him than eternal life.

God's mercy is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22- 23), but He will never force anyone to accept it; it is a choice that everyone must make for themselves.
Unfortunately, some people say that they will repent later. This is a dangerous position to take because no one knows the exact time Jesus will return (Luke 12:40), and as we see in Luke 12:20, God can demand their souls at any time.

Beloved, if you are still living in sin, I invite you today to call upon God while He can still be found; don't wait until it is impossible to do so (Isaiah 55:6). No matter how terrible your past has been, He is telling you today that He will wash them away and make you whiter than snow (Isaiah 1:18). Let Jesus into your heart today (Revelation 3:20) before it is too late.


KEY POINT
If you are yet to give your life to Christ, don't wait until it is too late. Accept His mercy today.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 5-6


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 2: AMAZING GRACE
1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

2 ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear.
The hour I first believed!

3 The Lord hath promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

4 When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun

Correct Answers

1. B. That the person must hear His voice and open the door.
2. C. Submit themselves unto God.
3. C. Their heart will stop beating one day, and if Jesus is not inside, they will face eternal separation from God.
4. B. The true Christians have Jesus as the supreme authority over every aspect of their lives.
5. A. They will be granted to sit with Jesus on His throne.

Objective Questions

1. What is the main condition for Jesus to enter a person's life, as illustrated in Revelation 3:20?
A. That the person must be baptized in water.
B. That the person must hear His voice and open the door.
C. That the person must first be free from all sin.
D. That the person must be a regular church attendee.

2. According to James 4:7 referenced in the devotional, what must a person do first before the devil will flee from them?
A. Fast and pray for forty days.
B. Memorize scriptures about spiritual warfare.
C. Submit themselves unto God.
D. Publicly renounce all past sins.

3. What does the devotional warn will be the final consequence if a person repeatedly refuses to open their heart to Jesus?
A. They will face temporary hardships on earth.
B. They will lose their church membership.
C. Their heart will stop beating one day, and if Jesus is not inside, they will face eternal separation from God.
D. They will be given another chance in the afterlife.

4. According to the message, what is the key difference between many who claim to be Christians and those who have truly submitted to Jesus?
A. The true Christians are more educated in theology.
B. The true Christians have Jesus as the supreme authority over every aspect of their lives.
C. The true Christians never experience doubt or fear.
D. The true Christians hold positions of leadership in the church.

5. What is the promised result for the person who overcomes, as stated in Revelation 3:21?
A. They will be granted to sit with Jesus on His throne.
B. They will become wealthy and famous on earth.
C. They will never face sickness or poverty again.
D. They will receive a special title in the church.

Prayer Points on "OPEN UP TO HIM"

1. Father, I thank You for Your persistent love and for Jesus who stands at the door of my heart, knocking; thank You that today is the accepted time for salvation, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have heard Your knock but hesitated, for every area of my life where I have claimed Your name but withheld full control from Your Lordship, in Jesus' name.

3. I open the door of my heart completely to You, Lord Jesus; come in and take total control. Be the supreme authority over my thoughts, desires, decisions, and actions from this day forward, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, drive out every form of darkness from my life—failure, defeat, sorrow, and retrogression—with Your glorious light, and let Your light reign supreme within me, in Jesus' name.

5. Holy Spirit, help me to submit myself wholly to God daily; break every resistance of my flesh and pride, that I may resist the devil effectively and see him flee, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, let this total surrender mark a brand-new beginning for me; fill me with Your glorious hope for the future and anchor my soul in Your eternal promises, in Jesus' name.

7. I renounce every aspect of my life that has been ordered by my flesh and not by Your Spirit; I yield every compartment to Your loving command, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, according to Your promise, grant me the grace to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil, that I may be granted to sit with Christ in His throne, in Jesus' name.

9. Use my life as a testimony of true transformation; let my genuine submission to Christ be evident to all, drawing others to open their hearts to You, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific area of your life—relationships, finances, habits, secrets—where you need to fully open the door to Christ's control).

11. Thank You, Father, for coming in. I am saved, I am submitted, and I am Yours forever. My heart is Your home, 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 FEBRUARY 8TH 2026


THEME: OPEN UP TO HIM


MEMORISE: (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) 2 Corinthians 6:2


READ: Revelation 3:20-22
20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.


MESSAGE
James 4:7 says clearly that you should submit yourself unto God, then resist the devil, and he will flee from you. The devil cannot flee from you if you have not submitted totally to God. If you are not yet born again, Jesus Christ, the Light, wants to come into your life. He wants to give you a brand-new beginning, but He will not force Himself into your heart unless you open the door to Him voluntarily. He said in today's Bible reading that He is knocking on the door of your heart, and if you open up to Him, He will come in. If He keeps knocking on a person's heart and the person keeps refusing to open, a day will come when it will be too late for the person to open his or her heart to Him again. On that day, the person's heart will stop beating, and if Jesus is not already in it by then, no matter how much the person pleads, such a person will find himself or herself in hell, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. This is why I am appealing to you to open up your heart to Him now if you haven't done so yet.

Many people claim to have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, but they haven't truly submitted to Him as certain aspects of their lives are still ordered by their flesh.
Many of such people go to church, while some are even church workers and ministers, but they are really not different from people in the world. When a person truly submits to the Lordship of Jesus, He becomes the supreme authority over such a fellow's life. Whatever He says is what the fellow must do.

Jesus is the Light, and He is the only one who can drive darkness out of a person's life. Darkness is sure to reign supreme in the lives of those who haven't opened up their hearts to Jesus, even if they claim to be Christians. When darkness reigns in a person's life, failure, defeat, sorrow, retrogression, and every evil thing will fill such a fellow's life. Can you truly say that Jesus, the Light, is in total control of your life?

Beloved, if you are yet to truly submit to Jesus Christ, He is knocking at the door of your heart. Open your heart to Him today, and He will give you a glorious hope for the future (1 Peter 1:3-5).


REFLECTION
Have you truly opened up to Jesus Christ, and is He in total control of your life?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 3-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 2: AMAZING GRACE
1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

2 ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear.
The hour I first believed!

3 The Lord hath promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

4 When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun.

Correct Answers

1. B. There is liberty and freedom.
2. B. Ignorance, carelessness, or foolishness in applying divine principles.
3. B. The knowledge of the truth.
4. B. Meditating on God's word day and night.
5. C. The Holy Spirit.

Objective Questions

1. According to 2 Corinthians 3:17, what is the direct result of the Spirit of the Lord being present in a place or life?
A. There is great wealth and prosperity.
B. There is liberty and freedom.
C. There is strict judgment and discipline.
D. There is silence and peace.

2. What does the devotional identify as a primary cause for people losing their God-given liberty?
A. Lack of financial resources to support their freedom.
B. Ignorance, carelessness, or foolishness in applying divine principles.
C. The direct physical attack of the devil.
D. The disapproval of family and friends.

3. According to John 8:32 as referenced, what is the specific agent that brings and maintains freedom?
A. Financial independence.
B. The knowledge of the truth.
C. Membership in a church.
D. Personal strength and willpower.

4. What practical habit does Joshua 1:8 highlight as a major key to success and, by extension, maintaining freedom?
A. Attending church services regularly.
B. Meditating on God's word day and night.
C. Giving generous offerings.
D. Fasting every week.

5. What must a believer allow to guide their thoughts, words, and actions in order to sustain their freedom, according to the message?
A. Their own conscience and best judgment.
B. The advice of spiritual leaders only.
C. The Holy Spirit.
D. The laws of their country.

Prayer Points on "MAINTAIN YOUR FREEDOM II"

1. Father, I thank You for Your Spirit who brings liberty; thank You for the truth of Your word that guarantees and secures my freedom, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every instance of carelessness, ignorance, or foolishness where I have neglected the principles that sustain the deliverance You have graciously given me, in Jesus' name.

3. Holy Spirit, I surrender the lordship of my life to You afresh; be the Lord of my thoughts, my words, and my actions. Where You are Lord, let no demonic influence thrive, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, open my eyes to know and understand the truth of Your word deeply; let this knowledge root out every lie of the enemy and establish me in permanent freedom, in Jesus' name.

5. Lord, ignite in me a relentless hunger for Your word; help me to meditate on it day and night until it dwells in me richly, becoming my daily bread and my shield against bondage, in Jesus' name.

6. I reject every agenda of the thief to steal, kill, and destroy; I embrace the abundant life of Christ and declare that my liberty in Him is non-negotiable and permanent, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, transform me by Your Spirit as I behold Your glory in Your word; change me from glory to glory, making me a living testament of sustained deliverance, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, let Your word have the highest esteem in my heart, above every other opinion or desire; let it be the final authority that guides my choices on the road of freedom, in Jesus' name.

9. I pray for a spirit of wisdom and revelation; help me to consistently apply the divine principles of surrender, truth, and meditation that keep the devil perpetually out of my life, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any area of your thought life, habits, or schedule where you need grace to prioritize God's word and the Holy Spirit's guidance to maintain freedom).

11. Thank You, Father, for where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. I walk in that liberty, sustained by Your truth and Your Spirit, 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 7TH 2026


THEME: MAINTAIN YOUR FREEDOM II


MEMORISE: He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Psalm 107:20


READ: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18
16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.

17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.


MESSAGE
The devil is a thief, so when he visits a person or family, his agenda is to steal, kill, and destroy.

Unlike the devil, Jesus has come so that you can enjoy abundant life (John 10:10). Today, I want to share some more ways a person who has been delivered from the devil's bondage can maintain his or her freedom and truly enjoy the abundant life that Jesus gives.

It is sad when someone who has been delivered by the mighty hand of God loses his or her liberty because of ignorance, carelessness, or foolishness. People perish when there is no knowledge (Hosea 4:6). They lose what they have received when they don't apply the divine principles that are required to sustain it. The Son sets free, and whoever the Son makes free is free indeed John 8:36). God doesn't give temporary deliverance; He gives total freedom, but a fellow who has been set free must learn how to walk on the road of freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:17 says that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Wherever the devil may be operating in, when the Spirit of the Lord comes on the scene, freedom comes. To sustain your freedom, however, you must allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in all you do. Let Him be Lord of your thoughts, words, and actions.
Where He is Lord, no demon can thrive. Knowing the truth is another way to maintain your liberty. John 8:32 says that you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Do you know the truth about Jesus' payment for your freedom? Are you walking in this truth? To keep walking in freedom, you must know the truth in God's word and immerse yourself in it so that it fills your heart. His word is the truth, and when you know the truth, it will make you free. This word must become your daily bread. Joshua 1:8 reveals that a major key to having good success in life is meditating on God's word day and night. To keep the devil perpetually out of your life, let God's word dwell in you richly in all wisdom (Colossians 3:1 6). Job spoke about how highly he esteemed the word of God in Job 23:12. Beloved, how important is God's word to you? How highly do you esteem God's instructions and directions? If you want to sustain the liberty you have received from God, you must allow Jesus Christ to be your Lord and place topmost priority on God's word.


KEY POINT
To maintain your freedom, you must know the truth, surrender to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, and meditate on God's word constantly.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 1-2


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 28: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell's Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.

Correct Answers

1. B. Total surrender to Jesus Christ.
2. B. The man's own sin.
3. B. They will end up worse than before.
4. B. The madman of Gadara.
5. C. To maintain their freedom by shunning the sins that opened the door.

Objective Questions

1. According to the devotional, what is the first price a person must pay to walk in and maintain freedom from demonic bondage?
A. Financial offering or sacrifice.
B. Total surrender to Jesus Christ.
C. Public testimony of deliverance.
D. Extensive fasting and prayer.

2. What reason did Jesus imply was behind the 38-year infirmity of the man He healed, as stated in John 5:14?
A. A generational curse from his father.
B. The man's own sin.
C. The sins of his community.
D. A random act of nature.

3. What does the devotional warn is the consequence for a delivered person who returns to the sin that originally gave the devil access?
A. They will be forgiven if they repent again.
B. They will end up worse than before.
C. They will lose their salvation permanently.
D. Nothing will happen; deliverance is permanent.

4. Which biblical character is referenced as an example of someone who surrendered to Jesus and received deliverance despite a long period of bondage?
A. The woman with the issue of blood.
B. The madman of Gadara.
C. The paralytic lowered through the roof.
D. The ten lepers.

5. What is the main responsibility of a believer *after* receiving deliverance, according to the message?
A. To travel and preach deliverance to others.
B. To pay a monetary fee to the church.
C. To maintain their freedom by shunning the sins that opened the door.
D. To immediately become a minister of God.

Prayer Points on "MAINTAIN YOUR FREEDOM I"

1. Father, I thank You for the precious blood of Jesus that paid the ultimate price for my deliverance; thank You for the authority in His name that commands my freedom, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every past and present sin that has served as a doorway for oppression, repression, vexation, obsession, or possession in my life, in Jesus' name.

3. I declare total and complete surrender of my life to Jesus Christ today; I renounce every allegiance to the devil's camp and submit fully to Your lordship as the foundation of my lasting freedom, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, grant me the grace to "sin no more"; empower me by Your Spirit to permanently shut every door of habitual sin, unhealthy appetite, or secret vice that the enemy used to access my life, in Jesus' name.

5. Holy Spirit, be my internal guard and monitor; alert me instantly to any thought, desire, or temptation that seeks to lure me back into the bondage from which I was delivered, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, break every cycle of relapse in my life; let the power of Luke 11:24-26 be reversed, and let my delivered state become permanent and irreversible, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, surround me with godly counsel and fellowship; connect me with genuine ministers and believers who will strengthen my walk and help me maintain my freedom, in Jesus' name.

8. I rebuke and reject every plan of the enemy to inflict a "worse thing" upon me; I stand on the finished work of Christ and declare that my health, peace, and liberty are preserved, in Jesus' name.

9. Lord, ignite in me a holy hatred for every sin and a consuming love for righteousness; let my new nature in Christ dominate my choices daily, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific habit, addiction, or secret sin you need God's power to overcome permanently to maintain your freedom).

11. Thank You, Father, for I am not only delivered but also empowered to walk in sustained liberty. I will not return to Egypt, 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 6TH 2026


THEME: MAINTAIN YOUR FREEDOM I


MEMORISE: And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Ephesians 5:11


READ: John 5:5-14
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
When God proclaims deliverance, He is saying to the taskmaster, the devil, "Let your slaves go, and if you don't, VIl deal with you." The devil has no choice but to obey immediately. If you have suffered any form of satanic attack, whether oppression, repression, vexation, obsession, or possession, I decree that this is your season of total freedom. In the name above all other names, begin to walk in freedom.

Today, I want to discuss some ways a fellow can remain delivered from the devil's attacks and continue to walk in freedom. Although deliverance from satanic bondage doesn't require any monetary payment, it comes at a cost.

The first price a fellow must pay to walk in freedom is total surrender to Jesus. Despite the long time he had spent in insanity, the madman of Gadara surrendered to Jesus. He longed for freedom, and the day he saw the One who could set him free, he ran forward, surrendered himself, and received his healing (Mark 5:1-20). Likewise, you must surrender completely to Jesus if you want to continue walking in liberty. You cannot remain in the devil's camp and expect to be free from bondage; you cannot give in to his temptations and expect him to stay away from you.
People who toy with sin attract demons, and demons come with different kinds of bondage. I discussed five of them over the past few days.

In today's Bible reading, Jesus healed a man who had an infirmity for 38 years. The devil and his forces were behind this long-lasting ailment, and the man suffered because of their activities. After Jesus healed him, we discovered what gave the devil room to afflict the man: sin. After he was healed, Jesus told him to sin no more, else a worse sickness will come into his life (John 5:14).

When someone who is delivered from demonic possession returns to the sin that gave the devil room to possess him or her in the first place, the fellow will end up worse than before (Luke 11:24-26). If a person becomes possessed by a demon of sexual perversion through watching pornography and God delivers him or her, that person must never return to watching it. If eating too much opened the door to the demon of gluttony into a fellow's life, that fellow must shut that door once he or she is delivered in order to maintain his or her freedom.

Beloved, Jesus has paid the price for your deliverance, but it is your responsibility to maintain your freedom.


ACTION POINT
If you have any habit or secret sin that can open you up to the enemy's attacks, ask God to deliver you and seek counsel from a genuine minister of God.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 26-27


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 23: ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
1 All to Jesus I surrender
All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him
In His presence daily live
Chorus
I surrender all
I surrender all
All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
2 All to Jesus I surrender
Only at Your feet I bow
Worldly pleasures all forsaken
Fill me with Your love and power

3 All to Jesus I surrender
Burn in me now, sacred flame
Be my joy and my salvation
Glory, glory to Your name

4 All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all

5 All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all

Correct Answers

1. C. The Passover meal eaten in Egypt before deliverance.
2. C. Not having surrendered to Jesus, or confessing Him but secretly engaging in sin.
3. B. Bondage, damnation, and weakness.
4. C. Judas Iscariot
5. B. A new and living way, through His flesh.