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Objective Questions

1. What Old Testament event does the devotional establish as a similitude or foreshadowing of the Holy Communion?
A. The feeding of the five thousand with loaves and fish.
B. The manna provided in the wilderness.
C. The Passover meal eaten in Egypt before deliverance.
D. The meal Abraham served to the three visitors.

2. According to the message, what are the two conditions that make someone eat the Holy Communion "unworthily"?
A. Eating without fasting first or eating too quickly.
B. Not being a church member or failing to pay tithes.
C. Not having surrendered to Jesus, or confessing Him but secretly engaging in sin.
D. Partaking without understanding the sermon or arriving late to service.

3. What negative consequence is warned against for those who partake of the Holy Communion unworthily, according to 1 Corinthians 11:28-30 as referenced?
A. Immediate poverty and sickness.
B. Bondage, damnation, and weakness.
C. Loss of church membership.
D. Public shame and ridicule.

4. What biblical figure is cited as an example of someone who was negatively affected after partaking of the Communion with sin in his life?
A. Peter
B. John
C. Judas Iscariot
D. Thomas

5. What does the memory verse (Hebrews 10:20) describe as being consecrated for us through the veil?
A. A new commandment of love.
B. A new and living way, through His flesh.
C. The promise of eternal inheritance.
D. The gift of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer Points on "THE MEAL THAT DELIVERS"

1. Father, I thank You for the precious gift of Your Son, the spotless Lamb; thank You for the institution of the Holy Communion, a divine meal of deliverance and remembrance of His sacrifice, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for Your mercy for every time I have partaken of the Holy Communion unworthily—with sin in my heart, an unreconciled spirit, or a lack of reverence for Your body and blood, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, as I partake of this holy meal, let the power in the body and blood of Jesus break every chain of bondage, sickness, and ancestral curse in my life and family, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, deliver me from the spirit and fate of Judas; let no secret sin or love of money make me a candidate for possession or self-destruction after partaking of Your covenant meal, in Jesus' name.

5. I apply the blood of Jesus, the true Passover Lamb, upon the doorposts of my life and home; let every destroyer and plague of the enemy pass over me and my household, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, grant me the grace to always examine myself and judge myself rightly, so that I will not be judged or condemned when I partake of the Lord's Supper, in Jesus' name.

7. Holy Spirit, reveal to me any hidden leaven of sin, malice, or hypocrisy in my life; empower me to put it away so I can partake of the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, let every worthy Communion I partake usher me into a new and living way of salvation, dominion, and victory over every adversary, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I reject every counterfeit power from occult practices; my fortification and life are in the flesh and blood of the Holy One of Israel, which I receive by faith, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific bondage, sickness, or struggle you want the power of the Holy Communion to break in your life).

11. Thank You, Father, for the deliverance, wholeness, and new beginning I experience each time I commune with You through this holy meal, 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 5th FEBRUARY 2026

THEME: The Meal that Delivers


MEMORISE: 

By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; Hebrews 10:20

READ: Exodus 12:1-24

1 And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt saying,

2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.

3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house:

4 And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.

5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:

6 And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.

7 And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.

8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

9 Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

10 And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire.

11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the Lord’s passover.

12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord.

13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.

14 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.

15 Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel.

16 And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you.

17 And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your generations by an ordinance for ever.

18 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even.

19 Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land.

20 Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your habitations shall ye eat unleavened bread.

21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover.

22 And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the bason; and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning.

23 For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.

24 And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.

MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, God instructed Moses to tell the Israelites to prepare and eat a special meal before their deliverance from bondage in Egypt.
The bread they ate had no yeast in it, and the meat was from lambs that had no spots or wrinkles. That meal was a similitude of the Last Supper Jesus ate with His disciples before He laid down His life to deliver those who believe in Him from the bondage of their sins. We call this divine meal the Holy Communion today and eat it in remembrance of our Lord Jesus Christ, just as He commanded (Luke 22:19-20).
When we partake of the Holy Communion, we symbolically eat the body of Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb of God, and drink His blood. This divine meal brings great blessings and deliverance upon those who eat it worthily.
Eating the Holy Communion worthily and with understanding empowers you to have dominion in every area of your life. When people in the occult want to ‘fortify themselves, they usually seek to eat the flesh of virgins and drink their blood because they know that there is great power in purity. As believers, what we eat at the Lord’s table is the flesh and blood of the Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 43:3).

Beloved, you should note that just as the Holy Communion brings deliverance, it can also bring bondage and damnation when eaten unworthily (1 Corinthians 11:28-30). Those who eat it unworthily are those who have not surrendered their lives to Jesus and those who have confessed Him as their Lord and Saviour but still engage secretly in sin.
For example, Judas became possessed by the devil when he ate the Holy Communion with sin in his life (John 12:4-6), and this eventually led to his destruction (Matthew 27:3-5). If you still engage in sin, please ensure you repent and surrender all to Jesus today.
Doing this gives you a brand-new beginning (2 Corinthians 5:17) and qualifies you to become a child of God so you can enjoy all the blessings that come from eating this special meal.

The blood of Jesus gives us victory over our adversary (Revelation 12:11), and His flesh not only delivers us from the path of destruction but brings us into the new and living way of salvation, as we see in today’s memory verse. I decree that you will indeed experience deliverance as you partake of the life and power of God at the Holy Communion table.

KEY POINT:

The Holy Communion is a divine meal that delivers from bondage and gives victory.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Leviticus 24-25

HYMN 28: WHAT CAN WASH AWAY MY STAIN

1 What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain:
O precious is the flow
that makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know;
nothing but the blood of Jesus.

2 For my pardon this I see:
nothing but the blood of Jesus.
For my cleansing this my plea:
nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain]

3 Nothing can for sin atone:
nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Naught of good that I have done:
nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain]

4 This is all my hope and peace:
nothing but the blood of Jesus.
This is all my righteousness:
nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain]

Correct Answers

1. C. The Gadarene man possessed by a legion of demons.
2. B. Prayers and the power in the word of God.
3. B. He ran out screaming for help, calling the new arrival a madman.
4. C. He does not respect social, educational, or financial status.
5. C. Psalm 107:20

Objective Questions

1. What is the primary biblical example used in the devotional to illustrate severe demonic possession?
A. Mary Magdalene who had seven demons.
B. The man in the synagogue with an unclean spirit.
C. The Gadarene man possessed by a legion of demons.
D. The epileptic boy vexed by a spirit.

2. According to the message, what two key elements are cited as the means for deliverance from demonic possession?
A. Fasting and almsgiving.
B. Prayers and the power in the word of God.
C. Laying on of hands and anointing oil.
D. Confession and repentance.

3. What was the reaction of the partially restored man when a new demon-possessed person was brought into the prayer house in the 1980s story?
A. He calmly prayed for the new arrival.
B. He ran out screaming for help, calling the new arrival a madman.
C. He welcomed the new arrival with joy.
D. He immediately became re-possessed.

4. What does the devotional say about the devil's regard for a person's social or financial status when targeting victims for possession?
A. He primarily targets the poor and uneducated.
B. He respects the wealthy and leaves them alone.
C. He does not respect social, educational, or financial status.
D. He targets only those who are already spiritually weak.

5. What scripture is quoted to affirm that God's spoken word is the agent of healing and deliverance?
A. Jeremiah 32:27
B. Luke 1:37
C. Psalm 107:20
D. Matthew 8:16

Prayer Points on "DEALING WITH DEMONIC POSSESSION"

1. Father, I thank You for Your supreme power over all demonic forces; thank You that Your word is quick and powerful, able to deliver even those possessed by legions, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for any sin, ignorance, or involvement with the occult that may have opened a door to demonic influence in my life or family line, in Jesus' name.

3. I speak the word of God against every demonic spirit operating in my life, my household, or my community; I command every legion to come out and be destroyed, in the mighty name of Jesus.

4. Father, send Your word of power into every area of my life where the enemy has taken ground; let Your word bring healing, deliverance, and restoration to my mind, body, and spirit, in Jesus' name.

5. I reject every spirit of self-destruction, madness, uncleanness, and violence; I claim my right to be clothed, sitting, and in my right mind like the delivered Gadarene, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, fortify my faith and prayers; help me to stand in the authority of Christ and never doubt that nothing is too difficult for You, no matter the number or strength of the demons, in Jesus' name.

7. I break every chain and fetter the enemy has used to bind others; I release the power of God to shatter them and set the captives free in my environment, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, use me as a vessel of deliverance and a testimony of Your compassion; let my life publish in my own "Decapolis" the great things You have done for me, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, surround me with Your fire; let no demonic power disrespect my status as a child of God. I am sealed and protected by the blood of Jesus.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific area of oppression or suspected influence where you need God's word to bring deliverance).

11. Thank You, Father, for total freedom. I believe I am delivered, healed, and restored by the power of Your spoken word, 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 4TH 2026


THEME: DEALING WITH DEMONIC POSSESSION


MEMORISE: When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his Word, and healed all that were sick: Matthew 8:16


READ: Mark 5:2-20
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MESSAGE
It is a very terrible thing to be possessed by a demon. When demons take possession of a person, everything in his or her life is affected negatively. Demon-possessed people are usually destructive, even to the point of self- destruction, as we see in today's Bible reading. However, no matter how terrible the state of a demon-possessed person is, he or she can be delivered through prayers and by the power in the word of God. All Jesus said were just a few words, and the madman of Gadara was delivered from the legion of demons that had possessed him. There is indeed nothing too difficult for the Lord to handle (Jeremiah 32:27).

The devil does not respect the social, educational, or financial status of his victims, and he also determines, as he pleases, the number of demons that will possess them. For example, the madman in today's Bible reading was possessed by thousands of demons, Mary Magdalene had seven demons (Luke 8:2), and the man in Mark 1:21-23 had only one demon. No matter the level of attack the devil has planned against you and your loved ones, I decree that he has failed, in Jesus' name.

I recall a time in the 80s when people who were possessed with the spirit of madness were often brought to the Redemption Camp (now Redemption City). We would keep them in a small house where we would pray for them until they were delivered. At one time, one of them, whom God had already begun to restore after a few days with us, ran out, screaming, "Help me! These people have brought a madman to live with me."

Although this man had not been totally restored, he cried out in fear when he encountered another possessed person who had just been brought into the house.
Eventually, both men became free of the devil's hold. No matter the level of demonic possession a person experiences, the Almighty God can set the person free because nothing is impossible for Him to do (Luke 1:37).

There are many instances in the Bible where Jesus set a person free from the devil's affliction by just speaking a word. When He sends His word, healing and deliverance follow. Psalm 107:20 says, "He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."

I pray that God will send His word into any area of your life that the devil might be operating in currently, and you will receive your total deliverance today, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
No matter the level of demonic possession a fellow might be experiencing, he or she can be delivered through prayers and the power in God's word.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 22-23


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. Someone whose mind is completely preoccupied with someone or something, losing emotional control.
2. B. His obsession with women.
3. B. Obsession with prayer and fasting.
4. B. To be obsessed with God and His word instead, spending quality time in worship, prayer, and study.
5. B. To not entangle himself with the affairs of this life, to please his commander.

Objective Questions

1. How does the devotional define a person who is "obsessed"?
A. Someone who occasionally thinks about a particular person or thing.
B. Someone whose mind is completely preoccupied with someone or something, losing emotional control.
C. Someone who has a healthy passion for their career or hobby.
D. Someone who is temporarily distracted by a new interest.

2. According to the message, what was the primary factor that led to Samson's destruction, as illustrated in the Bible reading?
A. His lack of physical training.
B. His obsession with women.
C. His fear of the Philistines.
D. His disobedience to his parents.

3. Which of the following is NOT listed in the devotional as a form of demonically induced obsession?
A. Obsession with food or alcohol.
B. Obsession with prayer and fasting.
C. Substance abuse and uncontrollable sexual desires.
D. Excessive sleeping.

4. What advice does the devotional give to avoid or escape from inordinate affections and demonic obsession?
A. To seek professional medical help immediately.
B. To be obsessed with God and His word instead, spending quality time in worship, prayer, and study.
C. To avoid all forms of pleasure and entertainment.
D. To isolate oneself from society.

5. What does the memory verse (2 Timothy 2:4) counsel a spiritual soldier to do?
A. To engage fully in the affairs of this life to be a good witness.
B. To not entangle himself with the affairs of this life, to please his commander.
C. To balance spiritual life with worldly business.
D. To use worldly affairs as a tool for evangelism.

Prayer Points on "DEALING WITH DEMONIC OBSESSION"

1. Father, I thank You for Your word that brings light and deliverance; thank You for the power to overcome every inordinate affection and for the privilege of being obsessed with You, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every area of my life where I have allowed an unhealthy preoccupation or addiction to take root, granting the enemy a foothold to distort my emotions and destiny, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, break the demonic power behind every obsession in my life—whether with food, substances, sleep, a person, or any unclean desire; set me free completely and restore my self-control, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Samson; grant me the wisdom to recognize the Delilahs in my life and the strength to flee from every entanglement designed to sap my spiritual strength, in Jesus' name.

5. Holy Spirit, ignite in me a consuming passion for God; help me to love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, that my greatest obsession may be Christ and His word, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, I receive the grace to live as a disciplined soldier of Christ; help me to disentangle from the affairs of this life that compete for my devotion and hinder me from pleasing You, in Jesus' name.

7. I cancel every plan of the enemy to use obsession to waste my youthful years and destroy my future; I reclaim my time, purpose, and essence for the glory of God, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, surround me with godly influences and break every unhealthy emotional bond; let my relationships be pure, balanced, and pleasing to You, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, by Your power, I renounce and break every addiction and compulsive behavior in my life and family line; let the blood of Jesus cleanse and the fire of the Holy Spirit purify our desires, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific area of compulsive thought, addiction, or inordinate affection you need freedom from).

11. Thank You, Father, for complete deliverance. My mind is renewed, my heart is fixed on You, and I walk in liberty, 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 3RD 2026


THEME: DEALING WITH DEMONIC OBSESSION


MEMORISE: No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 2 Timothy 2:4


READ: Judges 16:1-16
1 Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her.

2 And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.

3 And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron.

4 And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.

5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

6 And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.

7 And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

8 Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

9 Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.

10 And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.

11 And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

12 Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And there were liers in wait abiding in the chamber. And he brake them from off his arms like a thread.

13 And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.

14 And she fastened it with the pin, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awaked out of his sleep, and went away with the pin of the beam, and with the web.

15 And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.

16 And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;


MESSAGE
When a fellow is obsessed, it means that the person's mind has become completely preoccupied with someone or something, suck that the fellow loses control of his or her emotions concerning that person or thing. Most cases of obsession are demonically induced and often lead to the destruction of the victim unless God intervenes. For instance, some people are obsessed with food; they can never stop eating. if a believer is in this situation, he or she will be unable to fast and will become an easy target for the enemy.

Some people's obsession is alcohol; they cannot stop drinking. Substance abuse and uncontrollable sexual desires are other forms of obsession. Going by today's Bible reading, we can say that Samson's obsession with women was what destroyed him.

Excessive sleeping is another obsession that some people have. The Bible says that if a fellow loves sleeping too much, he or she will end up in poverty (Proverbs 20:13). The devil often turns people's inordinate affections to obsessions aimed at destroying them.
I recall the story of a teacher who had a bicycle. He was so obsessed with his bicycle that whenever he got to a muddy part of the road, he would come down from the bicycle and carry the bicycle across the muddy portion of the road.

When a person becomes obsessed with someone or something, the enemy can make that person a slave through that avenue. He will usually make the person fight anyone who attempts to set him or her free. The devil usually targets young people with obsessions because he wants to make them his slaves for life. When teenagers become obsessed with hard drugs, for example, they waste their youthful years on the unprofitable venture. Many of them lose their lives early, while those who manage to grow into adulthood are usually unable to start a fresh life unless God intervenes.

Beloved, flee every inordinate affection. Don't allow the enemy to turn them into an obsession that will suck out your essence and destroy your future. Rather, be obsessed with God and His word. This is what Jesus meant when He said that you should love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30), Therefore, spend quality time with God worshipping Him, praying, studying, and meditating on His word daily, This is how to avoid or escape from inordinate affections and demonic obsession. The Lord will keep your mind at rest and bless you abundantly, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Never allow yourself to be addicted to or obsessed with any person or thing besides God.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 19-21


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. It involves intermittent attacks that cause harm and embarrassment at regular intervals.
2. C. Matthew 17:14-18
3. B. The landlords would chase her out of the house.
4. C. The child had a public attack, and in desperation, she cried out to God in prayer.
5. C. To surrender to Jesus, promise to live according to His will, and call upon Him for deliverance.

Objective Questions

1. According to the devotional, what is the primary characteristic of demonic vexation?
A. It is a constant, unrelenting torment without breaks.
B. It involves intermittent attacks that cause harm and embarrassment at regular intervals.
C. It only affects children and the elderly.
D. It manifests solely as financial loss and social disgrace.

2. What biblical passage is central to the illustration of demonic vexation in the message?
A. Nehemiah 9:27
B. Psalm 145:18
C. Matthew 17:14-18
D. Judges 6:1-6

3. In the personal story from the 1970s, what was the consequence for the sister whenever her child had a seizure in a rented apartment?
A. Neighbors would come to help and pray.
B. The landlords would chase her out of the house.
C. The child would be immediately healed.
D. She would receive financial support from the church.

4. What was the turning point that led to the child's permanent deliverance from seizures in the story?
A. The sister moved to a new town.
B. She found a specialized doctor.
C. The child had a public attack, and in desperation, she cried out to God in prayer.
D. The Pastor laid hands on the child during a service.

5. What does the devotional prescribe as the fundamental step for someone experiencing the vexation of the enemy?
A. To consult spiritual leaders for deliverance sessions.
B. To keep the problem a secret to avoid embarrassment.
C. To surrender to Jesus, promise to live according to His will, and call upon Him for deliverance.
D. To fast for forty days and nights.

Prayer Points on "DEALING WITH DEMONIC VEXATION"

1. Father, I thank You for being nigh unto all who call upon You in truth; thank You for Your readiness to arise and defend the vexed, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for any sin or doorway in my life that has given the enemy a right to vex me with intermittent attacks of shame, harm, or destruction, in Jesus' name.

3. I surrender my life afresh to Jesus Christ; I promise to live according to Your will, and I call upon You now: Lord, arise for my defense and deliver me from every cycle of demonic vexation, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, as You rebuked the devil and cured the boy in Matthew 17, I command every vexing spirit assigned to attack me and my family at intervals to be rebuked and to depart now, in Jesus' name.

5. I break every pattern of embarrassment, sudden trouble, and public shame orchestrated by the enemy; let my life henceforth be a testimony of Your constant peace and protection, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, intervene in every situation I have been trying to hide; let my point of greatest embarrassment become the platform for Your miraculous and permanent deliverance, just as it was for the sister in the story, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, according to Your manifold mercies, give me and my household saviors—people, angels, and Your own hand—to save us out of the hand of our enemies, in Jesus' name.

8. I reject every spirit of epilepsy, sudden seizures, self-harm, or any intermittent physical or emotional torment; my body and mind are the temple of the Holy Spirit and are sanctified by the blood of Jesus.

9. Holy Spirit, make me sensitive to recognize the intervals of attack; grant me the faith and authority to pray effectively and break the cycle before it manifests, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific area of recurring, intermittent trouble, shame, or attack in your life or family that you want God to terminate permanently).

11. Thank You, Father, for You have heard my cry. I believe the vexation ends today, and I walk in continual victory, 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 JANUARY 2ND 2026


THEME: DEALING WITH DEMONIC VEXATION


MEMORISE: Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies. Nehemiah 9:27


READ: Matthew 17:14-18
14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,

15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.

18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.


MESSAGE
When the devil decides to torture his victims through vexation, he attacks them intermittently with problems that hurt and embarrass them. To achieve this, the devil assigns a demon or demons to operate in the victim's life at regular intervals.

In today's Bible reading, Jesus was coming down from the Mount of Transfiguration when a father brought his son to him. The father narrated how a demon came at intervals to cause his son to throw himself into the fire and into the water. The demon wasn't always troubling the boy, but it would come from time to time to push him to harm himself. Some people are perfectly okay in one minute, and in the next minute, they suddenly find themselves in trouble. For example, people with epilepsy are attacked at intervals, and the seizures sometimes come when they are in public places, thus causing them a great deal of embarrassment.

In the 7Os, there was a lady in The Redeemed Christian Church of God who had a child who was suffering from the vexation of the enemy. The child had regular seizures, and whenever she rented a new apartment, her son would have one of such attacks. In those days, people believed that such attacks were contagious, and as such, the landlords of the apartments she rented would chase her out of their houses after such incidents. This sister had been moving from one house to the other until one day when, right in the center of the town she lived in, the child had an attack. What she had been trying to hide became a public thing, and everyone around her at that moment fled. When this happened, she grabbed the child, looked up to the Almighty God and prayed. She said, "Father, my secret is out, and I have no help. Please, arise on my behalf." That was the last day the child had an epileptic attack.

The Lord will always arise for those who call upon Him in truth. Psalm 145:18 says, The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth."

Beloved, have you been experiencing the vexation of the enemy? Has he been coming into your life at intervals to steal, kill, and destroy? Surrender your life to Jesus if you have not done so. Promise Him that you will live according to His will from now on and call upon Him to deliver you. He will surely rise in your defense.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please put an end to every plan of the enemy to vex me or anyone in my family, in Jesus' name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 16-18


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME
1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all!

2 O seed of Israel's chosen race
now ransomed from the fall,
hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all.
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all!

3 Let every tongue and every tribe
responsive to his call,
to him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all.
To him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all!

4 Oh, that with all the sacred throng
we at his feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song
and crown him Lord of all.
We'll join the everlasting song
and crown him Lord of all.

Correct Answers

1. B. Oppression causes stagnation, while repression causes a steady decline and loss.
2. C. The Midianites destroying Israel's harvests for seven years.
3. C. They make money but cannot account for it, as if their resources leak away.
4. C. Cracks appeared repeatedly, forcing him to demolish it after every attempt.
5. C. To decree their year of jubilee and pray for God's fire of deliverance.

Objective Questions

1. According to the devotional, what is the key difference between demonic oppression and demonic repression?
A. Oppression affects believers, while repression only affects unbelievers.
B. Oppression causes stagnation, while repression causes a steady decline and loss.
C. Oppression is physical, while repression is only spiritual.
D. Oppression is temporary, while repression is permanent.

2. What biblical event is used as the primary illustration of demonic repression?
A. The Israelites' slavery in Egypt.
B. The story of Job's losses.
C. The Midianites destroying Israel's harvests for seven years.
D. Pharaoh killing the Israelite male children.

3. How does the devotional describe the financial experience of someone under repression?
A. They become extremely wealthy but unhappy.
B. They work hard and save successfully.
C. They make money but cannot account for it, as if their resources leak away.
D. They refuse to work and rely on others.

4. In the village story shared, what happened to the rich man's building on the stolen land?
A. It stood strong for generations.
B. It was blessed and became a landmark.
C. Cracks appeared repeatedly, forcing him to demolish it after every attempt.
D. The original owner legally reclaimed it.

5. What is the declared solution or hope for someone experiencing repression, as stated in the devotional?
A. To work harder and smarter.
B. To accept it as their fate.
C. To decree their year of jubilee and pray for God's fire of deliverance.
D. To relocate to a new place.

Prayer Points on "DEALING WITH DEMONIC REPRESSION"

1. Father, I thank You for Your promise to contend with those who contend with me and to deliver the lawful captive; thank You that my season of repression ends today, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for any sin, covenant, or action of mine that has given the enemy a legal right to repress me, my family, or my possessions, in Jesus' name.

3. By the authority in the name of Jesus, I decree my Year of Jubilee; I declare that every satanic sit-upon, every hand pushing me down, and every force causing steady decline in my life is consumed by the fire of God, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, let Your fire destroy every "Midianite" and "Amalekite" spirit assigned to destroy my harvest, my increase, and the fruits of my labor; I take back my sustenance and my prosperity, in Jesus' name.

5. I seal every hole in my bag of resources; I break the cycle of leaking wealth, unexplained debt, and wasted efforts. My finances and labors shall henceforth yield lasting and accountable increase, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, reverse every curse or charm planted against my progress, property, and endeavors; let every crack of failure and destruction be healed, and let my foundations be strong and permanent, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, restore to me multi-fold everything the enemy has repressed, stolen, or destroyed over the years—my time, health, finances, opportunities, and joy, in Jesus' name.

8. Holy Spirit, empower me to live righteously and walk in obedience, shutting every door that invites repression, and keeping me under the canopy of Your increase from glory to glory, in Jesus' name.

9. I claim the promise of Isaiah 49:25 over my children and household; we are delivered from the mighty, and no weapon of repression formed against us shall prosper, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas—financial, academic, marital, spiritual, etc.—where you have experienced steady decline or loss of previous gains).

11. Thank You, Father, for I am delivered, restored, and moving forward. The season of repression is over, 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 1ST 2026


THEME: DEALING WITH DEMONIC REPRESSION


MEMORISE: Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for | will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. Isaiah 49:24-25


READ: Judges 6:1-6
1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.

2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.

3 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;

4 And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass.

5 For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they came as grasshoppers for multitude; for both they and their camels were without number: and they entered into the land to destroy it.

6 And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD.


MESSAGE
When a fellow is repressed, the devil sits on the fellow and pushes him or her down. An oppressed person remains stagnant, but a repressed person declines steadily. The devil not only prevents a repressed fellow from rising, but he steadily destroys the fruits of the person's previous efforts.

In today's Bible reading, the Israelites offended God, and He handed them over to the Midianites for seven years. The Midianites would allow the Israelites to plant and care for their plants, but as soon as it was time for harvest, they would come in their multitudes to wipe out all the harvest.

When the devil represses a person, he causes that fellow to work hard for something and then attacks and leaves the fellow worse off than when he or she started. Repression destroys all of a fellow's efforts to increase. Some people make lots of money but cannot account for how they spend it. It is as though they have bags with multiple holes that steadily leak away their resources and progress. Even when they make a lot of money, they remain in debt. When I was younger, an incident happened in our village. A rich man used his riches to forcefully take away a piece of land that belonged to another person. The other person said, "No problem. Even though I don't have the money to fight you in court, we will see." The rich man started building on the land, but the man he grabbed the land from did not say a word. The day the building was roofed, the original owner of the land went at night to plant a charm in the building, and by the next day, there were cracks in every corner of the building. The cracks were so bad that the rich man had to pull down the entire building. He tried to erect a building on the land several times, but cracks kept appearing. As a result, he wasted a lot of resources without achieving his goal.

Beloved, if the devil has been repressing you in any form, decree today that, whether it is your fault or not that the enemy has been pushing you down, it is your year of jubilee. I pray that the fire of God will descend and deliver you from any form of repression that might be in your life, in Jesus' name. God's plan is for you to increase and move from glory to glory, and this will be your portion, in Jesus’ name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please let Your fire destroy any form of repression that might be in my life, in Jesus'


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 14-15


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 15: PASS ME NOT O GENTLE SAVIOUR
1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

2 Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.

3 Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.

4 Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heav'n but Thee?

Correct Answers

1. B. Oppression can affect a person who still looks normal and functions, while possession is more evident.
2. C. To prevent them from increasing and rising up.
3. C. He hid the man's promotion file.
4. C. A change in leadership occurred due to wider political events.
5. C. Praying for divine deliverance and intervention.

Objective Questions

1. What is the primary distinction made in the devotional between demonic possession and demonic oppression?
A. Possession is always violent, while oppression is always peaceful.
B. Oppression can affect a person who still looks normal and functions, while possession is more evident.
C. Only unbelievers can be oppressed, while anyone can be possessed.
D. Oppression requires deliverance from a pastor, while possession can be self-treated.

2. According to the devotional, what was Pharaoh's primary goal in oppressing the Israelites?
A. To convert them to Egyptian religion.
B. To steal their wealth and resources.
C. To prevent them from increasing and rising up.
D. To integrate them fully into Egyptian society.

3. In the personal story shared, what specific method did the Head of Department use to oppress the young man?
A. He gave him impossible tasks to complete.
B. He spread false rumors about him.
C. He hid the man's promotion file.
D. He transferred him to a remote office.

4. What was the catalyst for the young man's deliverance from workplace oppression in the story?
A. He confronted his HOD directly.
B. He fasted and prayed for 40 days.
C. A change in leadership occurred due to wider political events.
D. He found the hidden file himself.

5. What is the key biblical action encouraged to break free from demonic oppression, as implied in the Prayer Point and conclusion?
A. Patiently waiting for God's timing.
B. Seeking counsel from wise friends.
C. Praying for divine deliverance and intervention.
D. Changing one's physical location.

Prayer Points on "DEALING WITH DEMONIC OPPRESSION"

1. Father, I thank You for Your power to deliver and set free; thank You that no form of oppression, whether visible or invisible, can withstand Your commanding word, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for any ignorance, sin, or door I may have opened that gave a legal ground for demonic oppression in my life, family, or ministry, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, by the blood of Jesus and the fire of the Holy Spirit, I break and consume every demonic force assigned to oppress me, to weigh me down, and to prevent my growth and promotion, in Jesus' name.

4. I come against every "Pharaoh" and "taskmaster" spirit orchestrating stagnation and bitter hardship in my life; I decree your judgment today, and I step into my season of increase and might, in Jesus' name.

5. Lord, expose and dismantle every hidden plot, scheme, or hidden "file" designed to hinder my progress in life, career, ministry, and destiny; let divine searches uncover them for my vindication and double promotion, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, deliver every minister and believer under oppressive stagnation; let their prayers, fasting, and diligence suddenly begin to yield massive, visible results for Your glory, in Jesus' name.

7. I reject and renounce every feeling of carrying an invisible heavy burden; I receive Your lightness, joy, and freedom. Let every oppressive weight be lifted off my shoulders now, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, orchestrate divine shifts and changes in leadership, policies, and environments that have been structured for my oppression; bring forth new beginnings and favor as You did for the young man and for Israel, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, make me sensitive to recognize both obvious and subtle forms of oppression in and around me, and grant me the authoritative faith to command deliverance, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific area of life where you feel hindered, weighed down, or prevented from increasing—spiritually, physically, financially, or in your calling).

11. Thank You, Father, for I am delivered, I am rising, and I am waxing mighty. My story has changed today, 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 JANUARY 31ST 2026


THEME: DEALING WITH DEMONIC OPPRESSION


MEMORISE: And I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land; Judges 6:9


READ: Exodus 1:7-14
7 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.

8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:

10 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land.

11 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.

12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.

13 And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour:

14And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in mortar, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour.


MESSAGE
Deliverance is not only for those who are raving mad or evidently possessed by demons. A person can be under the influence of demonic forces and still look normal. In Mark 1:23-27, a man went into the synagogue with an unclean spirit. He probably looked normal until Jesus showed up. On seeing Jesus, the demon inside him began to manifest itself, and Jesus eventually evicted it from its host. I decree that any demonic force that might be disturbing you will be evicted today, in Jesus' name.

The devil and his demons disturb people in different ways, one of which is through oppression. A lady once said that she always felt like she was carrying something invisible that was as heavy as a bag of rice on her head until God intervened. That is an example of oppression. To oppress is to prevent someone or something from rising. It also means to prevent someone or something from increasing. Even ministers of God can be under the devil's oppression. In such cases, such ministers might preach excellently, fast regularly, pray fervently, and study the Bible diligently, but their ministries will remain stagnant. However, when God's deliverance comes, their efforts will begin to yield great results.

In today's Bible reading, Pharaoh commanded his people to deal wisely with the Israelites because he didn't want them to increase. He oppressed them in different ways to prevent them from rising. Many years ago, a young man's Head of Department (HOD) decided to prevent him from being promoted. The HOD took the man's file and hid it so that whenever it was time for evaluation, it would not be found. After a while, the man gave his life to Jesus, and shortly after doing so, there was a military coup, and the fallout affected some people at his workplace. The HOD was forcefully retired, and a new HOD was appointed. When the new HOD decided to go through the files of everyone in the department, he noticed that the man's file was missing and ordered a thorough search. They searched everywhere in the office until the file was eventually found in the place where the former HOD hid it. The new HOD discovered that the man hadn't been promoted for years despite his diligence, and he instantly gave him a double promotion.

Beloved, I pray for you; the fire of God will consume every force that might be oppressing you and hindering your success, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please deliver me from every demonic oppression that might be hindering my promotion.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 11-13


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 6: CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW WE ARE
Conquerors and ov¬er¬com¬ers now are we,
Thro’ the pre¬cious blood of Christ we’ve vic¬to¬ry.
If the Lord be for us, we can nev¬er fail;
Nothing ’gainst His migh¬ty pow¬er can e’er pre¬vail.

Refrain
Conquerors are we,
Thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood;
God will give us vic¬to¬ry,
Thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood;
Thro’ the Lamb for sin¬ners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than con¬quer¬ors are we,
More than con¬quer¬ors are we.

In the name of Is¬ra¬el’s God we’ll on¬ward press,
Overcoming sin and all un¬right¬eous¬ness;
Not to us, but un¬to Him the praise shall be
For sal¬va¬tion and for blood bought vic¬to¬ry.

Unto Him that ov¬er¬com¬eth shall be giv’n
Here to eat of hid¬den man¬na sent from Heav’n;
Over yon¬der He the vic¬tor’s palm shall bear
And a robe of white and gold¬en crown shall wear.

Correct Answers

1. C. A trap of hypnosis.
2. B. Simon Peter.
3. C. Social media.
4. C. Pray without ceasing and diligently study the Bible.
5. D. All of the above are implied.

Objective Questions

1. What term does the devotional use to describe the subtle satanic trap involving the control of a person's mind?
A. A trap of deception.
B. A trap of addiction.
C. A trap of hypnosis.
D. A trap of fear.

2. Which biblical figure is presented as an example of someone who momentarily fell into this mental trap, speaking as a puppet for Satan?
A. Judas Iscariot.
B. Simon Peter.
C. John the Baptist.
D. Thomas.

3. According to the message, what is one major modern tool the devil uses to hypnotize people and control their thoughts?
A. Television news.
B. Academic textbooks.
C. Social media.
D. Political speeches.

4. What is the primary biblical prescription given to avoid falling into this trap of mental control?
A. Attend church regularly.
B. Fast once a week.
C. Pray without ceasing and diligently study the Bible.
D. Isolate oneself from society.

5. What foundational scripture supports the devotional's final call to action ("Watch, pray, and guard your heart"?
A. Matthew 24:24
B. Proverbs 4:23
C. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
D. All of the above are implied.

Prayer Points on "UNDERSTANDING SATANIC TRAPS IV"

1. Father, I thank You for the revelation of Your word that exposes the enemy’s subtle schemes; thank You for the power of a renewed mind and the weapon of ceaseless prayer, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for any time my mind has been influenced, hypnotized, or led astray by the enemy’s ideologies through media, conversations, or my own thoughts, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, deliver me from every trap of mental hypnosis; break the control of the enemy over my thoughts, perceptions, and speech, and restore unto me the mind of Christ, in Jesus' name.

4. Holy Spirit, be my permanent filter and guide; help me to instantly recognize and reject every satanic idea, ideology, or sentiment that is subtly presented in music, movies, social media, and culture, in Jesus' name.

5. Lord, by Your grace, I set a guard over my heart and mind; I commit to diligently studying Your word and praying without ceasing as my defense against the enemy’s mental bondage, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, protect the children and the youth in my sphere of influence; shield their fragile minds from the enemy’s early programming and let them be rooted in Your truth from a tender age, in Jesus' name.

7. I rebuke the spirit behind societal shifts that normalize abominations; I bind its influence over my family and community and pray for a collective return to godly standards, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, grant me the discernment You gave Jesus to recognize when the enemy is speaking through people, even close friends, and grant me the courage to reject such words outright, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, let my mind be so saturated with Your word and my spirit so attuned in prayer that I become immune to the hypnotic traps of the devil, standing firm as Your elect, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific area of thought, media consumption, or ideology where you need cleansing and protection).

11. Thank You, Father, for my victory is secured in Christ. I walk in vigilance, prayer, and a guarded heart, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.