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Prayer Points on WHAT DO YOU WANT?

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for always desiring to bless me without adding sorrow and for the grace to walk in Your favor, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have been disobedient to Your word; forgive me for prioritizing my own desires over the commandments that lead to my blessing, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of spiritual immaturity; grace me to grow in Your word so that I may have the capacity to handle the great prosperity You have for my destiny, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with the temptation to seek success through ungodly means, grant me the spiritual strength to meditate on Your word day and night so that I may have good success, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to prioritize the prosperity of my soul; help me to make choices today that will make me like a tree planted by the rivers of water, fruitful and flourishing for a fulfilled tomorrow, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; when You set before me blessings and curses, help me to clearly see the path of obedience that carries eternal value and Kingdom impact, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that uses Your blessings to help others; teach me to seek the prosperity of Your people and the expansion of Your Kingdom through the abundance You give me, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to observe and do all that is written in Your word; I refuse to trade my spiritual growth for temporary material gain that could destroy my future, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every distraction that prevents me from feeding on the Word; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the prosperity that comes from Your presence, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific blessings you are trusting God for and ask for the spiritual maturity to manage them for His glory).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, Your blessings shall overtake me as my soul prospers in You, 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 17TH 2026


THEME: THE BLESSINGS OF THE LORD


MEMORISE: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 28:2


READ: Deuteronomy 11:26-27
26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse;

27 A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day:

MESSAGE
God loves His children so much (1 John 3:1), and He desires to give them blessings without any sorrow (Proverbs i0:22). However, as a responsible Father, He will not answer some prayers from His children when He knows they are not yet mature enough to handle what they are asking for. For example, no responsible father will give his five-year-old child a car to drive, no matter how much the child asks or begs for it. Likewise, before God gives you some blessings, He will ensure that you have the capacity to handle them and that they will not harm you in any way or distract you from fulfilling His purpose for your life. He will not give His children things they ask for that would end up affecting their destinies negatively or destroying them.

3 John 2 says:
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

God wants you to prosper and be in good health, but that is only as your soul prospers and you increasingly become spiritually mature. This is why you must ensure that your soul is prospering by feeding it with the word of God regularly. When you do this, you will begin to prosper and enjoy God's blessings in every other area of your life.
Joshua 1:8 says:
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous and then thou shalt have good success.

Beloved, when you fill your heart with God's word, it will set you up to enjoy His blessings and have good success. The Bible also says that if your delight is in the word of God and you meditate on it at all times, you will be so blessed that you will be like a tree planted by the riverbank that not only brings forth its fruit in due season but also never has withered leaves. The Bible further says that all you do will prosper (Psalm 1:2-3).

There are, however, different kinds of blessings you can receive from God. Over the next two days, I will be discussing two of them, which are conditional blessings and irreversible blessings. I pray that God's blessings will overshadow you, even as you keep growing spiritually and your soul prospers in Him.


KEY POINT
The more your soul prospers, the more blessings you will enjoy from God.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Exodus 5-7


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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

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

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

Correct answers

1. B. Spirit, soul, and body
2. C. God formed him from dust and breathed into his nostrils
3. B. Because they are spiritually discerned
4. C. The Soul
5. B. Vanity and vexation of spirit

Objective questions

1. According to the memory verse in 1 Thessalonians 5:23, what three parts of man should be preserved blameless?
A. Heart, mind, and strength
B. Spirit, soul, and body
C. Flesh, blood, and bones
D. Will, emotions, and intellect

2. Based on Genesis 2:7, how did man become a living soul?
A. Through the evolution of animals
B. By eating from the tree of life
C. God formed him from dust and breathed into his nostrils
D. He was born from the spirit realm

3. According to 1 Corinthians 2:14, why can the natural man not know the things of the Spirit of God?
A. Because he is not educated enough
B. Because they are spiritually discerned
C. Because he does not have a Bible
D. Because God has hidden them from everyone

4. Which part of man is described in the devotional as having the capacity to think, feel, and establish relationships?
A. The Spirit
B. The Body
C. The Soul
D. The Flesh

5. What was Solomon’s conclusion regarding all the works of his hands in Ecclesiastes 2:11?
A. They were a great profit
B. They were vanity and vexation of spirit
C. They brought him eternal peace
D. They were highly spiritual

Prayer Points on WHAT DO YOU WANT?

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for creating me with a spirit, soul, and body to connect with You and the world, in Jesus name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have been carnally minded or led by my physical senses; forgive me for prioritizing the flesh and emotions over Your Spirit, in Jesus name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of the world; grace me to value my spiritual connection and the inspiration of the Almighty above any physical or material gain, in Jesus name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with decisions, grant me the spiritual strength to refuse being controlled by temporary emotions or physical desires that hinder my destiny, in Jesus name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to be spiritual in all things; help me to make choices today that will keep my whole spirit, soul, and body blameless for a fulfilled tomorrow, in Jesus name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; help me to discern the things of the Spirit that are foolishness to the natural man, so I can operate in my full capacity, in Jesus name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that seeks Your inspiration; teach me to use my intellect and will for the expansion of Your Kingdom and not for vanity, in Jesus name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to submit my soul and body to my spirit; I refuse to trade my spiritual life for the temporary pleasures of the physical world, in Jesus name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every carnal temptation designed to make me spiritually dead; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the deep things of God, in Jesus name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific areas of your life where you have been struggling with your emotions or physical senses, and ask for the Spirit to take control).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will walk in the Spirit and fulfill Your perfect will, 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 JANUARY 16TH 2026


THEME: WHAT IS MAN? VI


MEMORISE: And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23


READ: Genesis 2:7
7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.


1 Corinthians 2:9-15
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.


MESSAGE
As I conclude this series today, I want you to know that God made man with the authority to operate in the physical, soulish, and spirit realms. God made us this way so that while we are still living on earth, we can also have a connection with Him in heaven.
God gave man a body so he can live in the physical world and a soul so he can think, feel, and choose (Genesis 2:7).

Then, in Job 32:8, the Bible says, "But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding." In other words, we can connect with God through our spirit to receive inspiration from Him. This combination makes us special and differentiates us from animals, plants, and even angels.

In the physical realm, our bodies interact with the world through our physical senses: sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell. Beyond that, we have a soul; we have a will and emotions that allow us to think deeply, make decisions, and establish relationships. For example, you can look at people and discern their true intentions even when they try to conceal them. The most important part of man, however, is his spirit. Our spirit allows us to connect with God. It is through our spirits that we hear from Him, understand spiritual truths, and receive Him into our hearts. Romans 8:6 says, "For to be carnally minded is death.." In other words, if people operate in the physical and soulish realms but their spirits are not connected to God, they are as good as dead because they are not operating in their full capacity as human beings.

Beloved, paying attention to the physical realm only will cause you to pursue temporary and intangible things. In Ecclesiastes 2:11, Solomon said, Then l looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labor that I had labored to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun."

Focusing only on your emotions will cause you to be misled because your feelings cannot be trusted. If you make a decision based on how you feel when you are sad, for instance, before long, you might realize that you have made a terrible decision. The only way you can function in your full capacity and walk in God's perfect will for your life is when your spirit is connected to the Lord.


REFLECTION
Are you connected to God and submitted to Him, or are you being controlled by your emotions and physical desires?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Exodus 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE
1 Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2 Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.

3 Take my voice, and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.

4 Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.

5 Take my will, and make it Thine;
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart; it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne
It shall be Thy royal throne.

6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure-store.
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.

Correct Answers

1. C. A stone
2. C. Luke 12:7
3. B. Because He spared not His own Son but delivered Him up for us all
4. C. Man is of more value than many sparrows
5. B. Ephesians

Objective Questions

1. According to the reading in Matthew 7:9-11, if a son asks for bread, what will his father not give him?
A. A fish
B. A serpent
C. A stone
D. A scorpion

2. Which verse in the devotional confirms that the very hairs of your head are all numbered?
A. Jeremiah 31:3
B. Romans 8:32
C. Luke 12:7
D. Ephesians 2:6

3. According to Romans 8:32, why can we be certain that God will freely give us all things?
A. Because we have worked hard
B. Because He spared not His own Son but delivered Him up for us all
C. Because we are better than the sparrows
D. Because the house of the fellow He loves is near

4. What is the value of man compared to sparrows as mentioned in Matthew 10:31?
A. Man is of equal value
B. Man is of less value
C. Man is of more value than many sparrows
D. Sparrows are more important to the Father

5. In which book of the Bible does it say that God has made us sit together with Christ in heavenly places?
A. Genesis
B. Ephesians
C. Psalms
D. John

Prayer Points on WHAT DO YOU WANT?

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for Your immeasurable and everlasting love that restoration my destiny, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have doubted Your love or made choices based on fear rather than Your promises; forgive me for prioritizing my feelings over Your Word, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of doubt and insignificance; grace me to value my position in Christ and my identity as one who is precious in Your sight, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with difficult needs or prayers that seem delayed, grant me the spiritual strength to remember that You who gave Your Son will freely give me all things, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to understand my worth; help me to make choices today that reflect the honor of one who sits in heavenly places with Christ, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; when I look at my life, help me to see the details You have numbered, even the hairs on my head, and trust Your meticulous care, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that reflects Your love to others; teach me to seek the blessing of Your people with the same sacrificial love You showed me through Jesus, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to rest in Your redemption plan; I refuse to trade my glorious future for a moment of anxiety or worldly security, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every temptation to feel unloved or abandoned; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the depth of the Father's affection, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific things you have been afraid to ask God for, and ask for the faith to receive them based on His great love for you).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will walk in the consciousness of Your immeasurable love, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY JANUARY 15TH 2026


THEME: WHAT IS MAN? V


MEMORISE: But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7


READ: Matthew 7:9-11
9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?


MESSAGE
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him? Psalm 8:4

The love that God has for man seems so unbelievable that the Psalmist had to ask the question in the passage above. His love is immeasurable and everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3).
He loves us so much that when Adam fell in the garden of Eden, He put together a redemption plan for us so we could be restored to Him. He also gave us the right to sit with Him because of His tremendous love for us. Ephesians 2:6 says that God has made us sit together with Christ in heavenly places.

In Yoruba land where I come from, we often say that the house of the fellow you love is never too far. Because of God's overwhelming love for us, He came all the way from heaven to save us. He loves us so much that even the strands of hair on our heads are special to Him.

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31

Whenever I hear Christians say that they doubt in their hearts whether God will answer their prayers or not, I wonder if they truly know how much God loves them.
Romans 8:32 says:
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

If someone loves you so much that he or she gave you his or her only child, what else is so big that the fellow cannot give to you? I want you to know how much God loves and values you so that when you go to Him in prayer, you will know that you are speaking to someone who is willing to give you anything you ask for and who wants only the best for you (John 14:13-14).

Beloved, God loves you more than you can ever imagine, and it grieves Him when you don't even realize how special you are to Him. Spend quality time with Him daily so you can learn more about His love for you and know the many wonderful things He has prepared for you.


KEY POINT
This I Know: God's love for you is immeasurable and everlasting.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 47-50


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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

CORRECT ANSWERS

1. B. Because He careth for you
2. C. Heaven
3. C. A sanctuary
4. B. University lecturer
5. C. The peace of God

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. According to 1 Peter 5:7, why should believers cast all their cares upon God?
A. Because He is a King
B. Because He careth for you
C. Because He is a judge
D. Because the earth is His footstool

2. In the book of Isaiah 66:1, what is described as God's throne?
A. The earth
B. The sanctuary
C. Heaven
D. The church

3. What did God command Moses to build in Exodus 25:1-9 to house His presence?
A. A temple
B. A palace
C. A sanctuary
D. An ark

4. What was the author's profession before he joined the church and surrendered to Christ?
A. Medical doctor
B. University lecturer
C. High school teacher
D. Civil servant

5. According to Philippians 4:7, what will keep the hearts and minds of those who bring their requests to God with thanksgiving?
A. The joy of the world
B. The wisdom of man
C. The peace of God
D. Worldly riches

Prayer Points on "WHAT DO YOU WANT?"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for the magnificent honor of making my body Your temple and for the grace to house Your presence, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have allowed intellectual pride or human wisdom to cause me anxiety; forgive me for prioritizing my own understanding over Your peace, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of worry and the fallen nature that robs me of joy; grace me to value Your indwelling Spirit above any academic or social status, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with heavy burdens, trials, or internal storms, grant me the spiritual strength to refuse anxiety and instead carry everything to You in prayer, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to understand my identity as Your dwelling place; help me to make choices today that will keep my heart as a sanctuary for Your Spirit, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness that makes me look down on others; help me to see Your light in every believer and to seek Your presence above human titles, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a joyful heart that radiates Your peace to everyone around me; teach me to be a witness of Your grace so that even my superiors will see Your glory in me, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to cast all my cares upon You; I refuse to trade my permanent peace for the temporary weight of life's challenges, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to remain a clean and holy vessel for Your glory; keep me disciplined, focused, and full of the joy that comes from Your presence, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific anxieties, worries, or burdens you are currently carrying and ask the Lord to replace them with His peace that passes all understanding).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will walk in fullness of joy and divine peace every day, 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 JANUARY 14TH 2026


THEME: WHAT IS MAN? IV


MEMORISE: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7


READ: Philippians 4:4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


MESSAGE
Man is very special because he has the capacity to accommodate the Spirit of God inside him.
This is such a magnificent thing because God is so big that heaven is His throne and the earth is His footstool (Isaiah 66:1), yet He decided to make Himself so little that He can dwell inside us John 14:16-17). In Exodus 25:1 -9, God asked Moses to build a sanctuary to house His presence. However, after Jesus died for our sins, He made every child of God His temple. This means that if you are a child of God, He is living inside you, and everything that answers to God also answers to you. What a tremendous privilege!

I remember when I joined The Redeemed Christian Church of God. I thought I was a very wise man, after all, I was a university lecturer. We had many non-literate people in the church back then, and I used to look down on them. However, one day, I thought to myself, "These people may not be educated, but they are always radiating joy while I am always worried about one thing or the other. They seem to be so much at peace, but there is always a storm raging inside me." I decided to give my life to Christ that day, and the first thing I experienced was peace. All my anxieties and worries vanished, and for the first time in my life, I was truly joyful. The joy I felt inside me was so much that the next morning, my boss in the office noticed that I was joyful without me saying anything to him. Man was not originally made to be anxious about anything. It is the fallen nature that made us lose our joy.

The good thing, however, is that Jesus came to restore us to the original plan of God. You will experience peace and joy when you become the temple of the Most High God because Psalm 16:11 says that in the presence of God, there is fullness of joy, and Philippians 4:7 says that the peace of God that passes all understanding will flood your heart indeed.

Beloved, if you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you cannot be a part of God's original design. The Lord wants to come into your heart (Revelation 3:20), and I encourage you to let Him in. He will lift all your heavy burdens (Matthew 11:28) and you will begin to experience peace and joy like never before.


KEY POINT
When you understand your identity 'as God's dwelling place, you will enjoy so much joy and peace.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 44-46


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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Correct Answers

1. B. Those who are of full age and have exercised their senses
2. B. As gods
3. C. Mark 16:17-18
4. B. He thought she had died and felt he was in trouble
5. B. He grew from dragging a lame man to his shadow healing the sick

Objective Questions

1. According to the memory verse in Hebrews 5:14, who is strong meat reserved for?
A. Babies who need milk
B. Those who are of full age and have exercised their senses
C. People who have never studied the word
D. Those who live only by their feelings

2. In Psalm 82:6, how does God describe those who are children of the most High?
A. As servants
B. As gods
C. As angels
D. As common men

3. Which scripture does the author mention to prove that every believer has the power to cast out demons and heal the sick?
A. Genesis 1:1
B. Psalm 23:1
C. Mark 16:17-18
D. Exodus 14:14

4. What was the author's initial reaction when the little girl he prayed for went limp?
A. He was excited that she was healed
B. He thought she had died and felt he was in trouble
C. He started to sing a hymn
D. He asked for more power

5. According to the message, how did Apostle Peter’s exercise of power grow from Acts 3 to Acts 5?
A. He stopped praying and started preaching
B. He grew from dragging a lame man to his shadow healing the sick
C. He went back to fishing
D. He became a king in Israel

Prayer Points on "WHAT DO YOU WANT?"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for always desiring the best for my destiny and for the grace to choose right, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have made choices based on temporary pleasure rather than eternal gain; forgive me for prioritizing the flesh over the spirit, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Esau; grace me to value my spiritual birthright and destiny above any immediate gratification, food, or material gain, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with difficult options, hunger, or pressing needs, grant me the spiritual strength to refuse the "red pottage" that will cost me my destiny, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to number my days; help me to make choices today that will guarantee a glorious, tragedy-free, and fulfilled tomorrow, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; when You give me a blank cheque or an opportunity to ask, help me to ask for things that carry eternal value and Kingdom impact, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that cares for the needs of others; teach me to seek the blessing of Your people and the expansion of Your Kingdom above my personal comfort, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to endure temporary discomfort to secure my permanent victory; I refuse to trade my glorious future for a moment of relief, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every temptation designed to make me a "profane person"; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the prize of the high calling, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Father, I receive the grace to step out in faith and use the power of the Holy Spirit to heal the sick and solve problems around me today).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will not fail or lose my reward, 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 HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY JANUARY 13TH 2026

TOPIC: WHAT IS MAN? III

MEMORISE:
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. - (Hebrews 5:14)

BIBLE READING: PSALM 82:5-7 (KJV)

5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

MESSAGE:
Over the past two days, I discussed God's original plan for mankind, which is to have dominion over the earth and everything in it. I also noted that some Christians are not operating in this God-given dominion because they have not grown spiritually as they ought to.

Another set of Christians who are not living in dominion as God intends are those who have grown spiritually but are still not conscious of the tremendous power they possess. They still fidget when the devil threatens them and see certain acts of dominion as being exclusive to ministers of God. However, the Bible says in Mark 16:17-18 that every believer can cast out demons, heal the sick, and operate in dominion as God intends.

Years ago, while praying, I said, "Lord, give me power to perform miracles for you," and He responded, "Keep quiet. What have you used the power I have already given you for? Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit?" I said, "Yes, Lord." He then continued, "What does Acts 1:8 say?" I quoted it to Him, and He responded, "Since the Holy Ghost has come upon you, then you have power." I then said, "But l don't feel powerful," and He replied, "Did I say that the just shall live by feelings or faith?" This happened in the middle of the night, and the next morning, I was asked to pray for a little girl who had been so sick that the doctors had given up on her. I was afraid that she would not be healed if I prayed for her, but I remembered my conversation with God and proceeded to pray for her.

While I was praying, the girl went limp. I immediately thought to myself, "I'm in trouble. It seems this girl has died." When I finished praying and opened my eyes, I saw that she was sleeping. She had not slept for days, and when she woke up, she was completely healed. From that day on, I started using the power that God has given me to take dominion over situations.

Beloved, when power is stored without being used, it remains dormant. However, when it is used often, it grows. As Peter used the power he received from the Holy Spirit, he grew from having to drag a lame man to his feet (Acts 3:1- to his shadow healing the sick (Acts 5:15-16). The more you use the power God has given you as a believer, the more dominion you can exercise.

KEY POINT:
The more you exercise your God-given authority, the more it grows.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: GENESIS 42-43

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

HYMNAL: 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 banner go!
Refrain:
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! [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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 thro' countless ages
men and angels sing. [Refrain]

Correct Answers

1. C. Servant
2. B. Sincere milk of the word
3. B. Every word from the mouth of God
4. C. Jeremiah
5. B. Praying and studying the word

Objective Questions

1. In Galatians 4:1, an heir who is still a child is said to differ nothing from a:
A. Ruler
B. Lord
C. Servant
D. Governor

2. According to 1 Peter 2:2, what should newborn babes desire so they can grow?
A. Meat of the word
B. Sincere milk of the word
C. Worldly wisdom
D. Physical bread

3. According to the message, what does a child of God need to live by, as stated in Matthew 4:4?
A. Bread alone
B. Every word from the mouth of God
C. Human traditions
D. Personal intuition

4. Which prophet is quoted as saying he ate the word of God?
A. Isaiah
B. Ezekiel
C. Jeremiah
D. Daniel

5. To take your place as a child of God and walk in dominion, the author says you mustgrow in the Spirit by doing what regularly?
A. Attending social gatherings
B. Praying and studying the word
C. Seeking human titles
D. Amassing physical wealth

Prayer Points on WHAT IS MAN? II

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for always desiring the best for my destiny and for the grace to choose right, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have remained a spiritual babe despite many years in the faith; forgive me for prioritizing the flesh over the spirit and failing to grow, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of bondage and stagnation; grace me to move from being a child to a mature heir who exercises dominion over the elements of this world, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with the temptation to neglect Your word, grant me the spiritual hunger to consume the sincere milk of the word so that I may grow thereby, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to prioritize my spiritual growth; help me to make choices today that involve diligent study and prayer to guarantee a glorious and fulfilled tomorrow, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness and fear; when You call me to exercise dominion, help me to have the courage to lay hands on the sick and see them recover, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that seeks Your face; teach me to consume Your word like Jeremiah so that my life may reflect Your heart and expand Your Kingdom, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to endure the discipline of regular prayer; I refuse to live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from Your mouth, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every spiritual attack designed to keep me in the position of a servant; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the prize of the high calling, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific areas of your spiritual life—such as prayer consistency or word study—where you need divine strength to grow and stop being a spiritual baby).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will walk in my God-given dominion and not fail, 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.