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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY JANUARY 12TH 2026


THEME: WHAT IS MAN? II


MEMORISE: As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 1 Peter 2:2


READ: Galatians 4:1-5
1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:

4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, I explained that God's original design for mankind was for us to have dominion on the earth and everything in it; however, man lost that dominion when sin crept in, but Jesus Christ came to restore us to our original state. I also explained that once you become born again, you become greater than everything around you because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4). Unfortunately, many Christians are still living under the bondage of the devil. They have dominion as God intended originally but fail to exercise this dominion.

Beloved, you cannot exercise dominion as a baby Christian. Galatians 4:1 says:
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

To really take your place as a child of God, you must grow in the Spirit by praying and studying the word of God diligently and regularly. Many Christians brag that they have been born again for many years; however, spiritually, they are still babies because they haven't grown as they ought to. Some Christians should have grown spiritually to the point of being able to raise the dead by virtue of God's anointing upon their lives, yet they do not have the courage to lay hands on someone suffering from a headache.

As a child of God, you should desire God's word so much because it is the food you need to grow spiritually.1 Peter 2:2 says, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:" Jesus also said in Matthew 4:4 that man should not live by bread alone but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.
Beloved, if you want to walk in the dominion that God intends for you to operate in, you should live by God's word just as you survive and function physically by eating food.

Like Jeremiah, who said that he ate God's word (Jeremiah 15:16), you must also consume God's word even more than you consume physical food. You must also pray regularly. In fact, when you study the word of God regularly, it will push you to pray because as you study, you will find yourself longing to speak to the One whose word you are studying. Prioritize spending quality time with God daily by praying and studying His word, and you will indeed walk in dominion in every aspect of your life.


KEY POINT
To operate in your God- given dominion, you must pray and study the word of God diligently and regularly.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 39-41


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORD
1 Holy words long preserved
for our walk in this world,
They resound with God's own heart
Oh, let the Ancient words impart.

CHORUS
Ancient words ever true
Changing me, and changing you.
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.

2 Words of Life, words of Hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e'er we roam
Ancient words will guide us Home.

3 Holy words of our Faith
Handed down to this age.
Came to us through sacrifice
Oh heed the faithful words of Christ.

4 Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world.
They resound with God's own heart
Oh let the ancient words impart.

Correct answers

1. C. God
2. B. He lost his place and the dominion God gave him
3. C. In heavenly places
4. C. Are you born again?
5. B. Letting go of sin and accepting Jesus

Objective questions

1. According to Genesis 1:26, in whose image and likeness was man created?
A. The angels
B. The stars and moon
C. God
D. The fowl of the air

2. What was the consequence mentioned in the devotional when man fell into sin?
A. He gained more knowledge of the earth
B. He lost his place and the dominion God gave him
C. He became equal to the angels
D. He was given a new mandate to work harder

3. According to Ephesians 2:4-6, where has God made His children to sit together with Christ?
A. In the garden of Eden
B. In earthly palaces
C. In heavenly places
D. On the paths of the seas

4. What is the first question the author asks someone who comes to him for prayers for the first time?
A. What is your name?
B. How long has the problem lasted?
C. Are you born again?
D. Do you have enough faith?

5. Based on the message, what is required for a person to thrive regardless of what happens in the economy?
A. Getting a better education
B. Letting go of sin and accepting Jesus
C. Moving to a different country
D. Investing in the stock market

Prayer Points on WHAT IS MAN?

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for creating me in Your image and for the grace to walk in the dominion You ordained for my life, in Jesus name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have made choices that caused me to lose my spiritual authority; forgive me for prioritizing sin over the dominion You intended for me at creation, in Jesus name.

3. Lord, deliver me from every power that makes me a prey to the devil; grace me to remain rooted in Christ so that I may be far above principalities and powers, in Jesus name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with difficult economic situations or global crises, grant me the spiritual strength to thrive and reign above the circumstances of this world, in Jesus name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to understand my identity in You; help me to make decrees today that You will uphold from Your throne in heaven for a fulfilled tomorrow, in Jesus name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness regarding my position in Christ; help me to realize that because I am in You, I am greater than everything in this world, in Jesus name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that uses the dominion You have given me for Your glory; teach me to rule over the works of Your hands in a way that expands Your Kingdom, in Jesus name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to live a holy life and obey all Your instructions; I refuse to trade my seat in heavenly places for a moment of worldly pleasure, in Jesus name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every challenge designed to make me feel insignificant; keep me disciplined and focused on the original design God has for my destiny, in Jesus name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas of your life where you feel you have lost control or dominion and ask God to restore your authority through Christ).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will reign in life and never be a victim of circumstances again, 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 JANUARY 11TH 2026


THEME: WHAT IS MAN?


MEMORISE: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Genesis 1:26


READ: Psalms 8:3-9
3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?

5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:

7 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;

8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

9 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!


MESSAGE
When you look at the stars, the moon, and the beauty of nature generally, it is hard not to wonder what makes us humans so special that God cares so much about us. This is exactly what David was asking in verse 4 of today's Bible reading.

From today's memory verse, we see that God made us in His image and gave us the responsibility and dominion to rule over all His creation on earth (Genesis 1:26-28). Therefore, you and I have God's mandate to be in control of the earth. God, however, didn't stop there; He went further to say in Matthew 18:18 that He will uphold our decrees here on earth from His throne in heaven.
Unfortunately, when man sinned, he lost his place and the dominion God had given him at creation. That was why God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to restore us to His original design and reinstate our dominion.

If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you have become greater than everything in this world (1 John 4:4). If you are yet to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I implore you to do so now. This is because, if you can truly let go of sin, situations will no longer control you; rather, you will control them. The economy wil no longer decide what happens to you; instead, you will thrive, regardless of what happens in the economy.

The devil and all his demons are afraid of the children of God because they know that God has made His children sit together with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principalities and powers (Ephesians 2:4-6). This is why, whenever someone I have not met before comes to me for prayers, the first question I ask such a person is, "Are you born again?" If the fellow is not born again, even if I pray and the problem is solved, a worse problem might come on him or her because the person is still prey to the devil.
Beloved, the foundation of every genuine solution to any problem you can ever have is in Jesus Christ. You must repent from any sin that may be in your life and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior if you are yet to do so. Ensure you live a holy life by adhering to His word and obeying all His instructions. When you do these, you will enjoy good success and truly live in dominion over every challenge that comes your way.


KEY POINT
God's original design is for you to reign above all situations.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 36-38


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. Pharaoh
2. B. In the beauty of holiness
3. B. He will famish them
4. B. For God's pleasure
5. C. Lack of finance

Objective Questions

1. Which biblical leader was eventually compelled by divine intervention to release people for worship?
A. King David
B. Pharaoh
C. Moses
D. King Saul

2. According to Psalm 96:9, in what manner are we commanded to worship the Lord?
A. In the spirit of fear
B. In the beauty of holiness
C. With loud shouting only
D. In total silence

3. What does Zephaniah 2:11 say the Lord will do to the gods of the earth?
A. He will ignore them
B. He will famish them
C. He will bless them
D. He will rename them

4. According to Revelation 4:11, why were all things created?
A. To serve mankind
B. For God's pleasure
C. To prevent darkness
D. By accident

5. What specific hindrance does the author mention regarding people who want to build churches or help the poor?
A. Lack of time
B. Lack of interest
C. Lack of finance
D. Lack of helpers

Prayer Points on FREEDOM OF WORSHIP II

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for the freedom to worship You and for Your divine intervention that breaks every yoke of bondage, in Jesus name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have allowed lingering problems to dampen my praise; forgive me for looking at my challenges more than I look at Your greatness, in Jesus name.

3. Lord, deliver me from every spiritual Pharaoh; grace me to move beyond the reach of those who seek to bring me back into bondage after You have set me free, in Jesus name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with situations that make people ask where my God is, grant me the spiritual strength to worship You even more until Your light silences the mockers, in Jesus name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to use my body for Your pleasure; help me to use my hands, mouth, and legs to praise You today in a way that guarantees a glorious and fulfilled tomorrow, in Jesus name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness caused by lack; open the windows of heaven and release the abundance I need to do mighty works for Your Kingdom, in Jesus name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that desires to build Your house and support the poor; teach me to seek the expansion of Your Kingdom above my personal comfort, in Jesus name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to see the total defeat of my enemies at the Red Sea; I refuse to be hindered by any power that stands between me and my worship, in Jesus name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to witness to the heathen that the Lord reigneth; keep me holy, disciplined, and full of the beauty of holiness as I serve You, in Jesus name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific financial or situational barriers currently hindering you from serving God or doing the big things you have in your heart for His Kingdom).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I am ushered into a new season of prosperity and complete freedom to serve 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 10TH 2026


THEME: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP II


MEMORISE: The LORD will be terrible unto them: for, he will famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathen. Zephaniah 2:11


READ: Psalms 96:8-13
8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.

12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

13 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.


MESSAGE
A lot of people want to worship the only true God, but they are limited by many factors. For example, Pharaoh prevented the children of Israel from leaving Egypt to worship God until a divine intervention compelled him to let them go. After God's intervention, he could not even wait until morning before releasing the children of Israel to go and worship God. That very night, he called for Moses and Aaron and said, "Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said," (Exodus 12:29-31). However, after making this pronouncement and releasing the Israelites, the Egyptians still went after them with the intention of bringing them back into bondage, but God silenced them in the Red Sea, and the Israelites were finally free to worship God (Exodus 14 and 15).

You probably want to worship God, but something is hindering you. You want to praise God and tell people about how great He is, but then, occasionally, you remember one little problem in your life that has lingered for a long time. That problem might be so bad that people around you have even been asking you where your God is. You look at that problem, and suddenly, it becomes a struggle to praise God. I decree that the Almighty God will intervene in your situation and silence whatever might be hindering you from worshipping Him the way you really want to, in Jesus' name.

Many people want to do mighty things like building churches for God, helping the poor, sponsoring crusades, and so on. However, the only hindrance they have is a lack of finance. If you are one of such people, I pray for you today that you will receive the abundance you need in order to do anything you want to do for God, in Jesus' name.

Revelation 4:11 says, "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." God created all things for His pleasure. He created your hands to clap to Him in worship, He created your moun to praise Him, and He created your legs to dance for Him. Therefore, anyone, whether in the government, in your family, or anywhere at all, who tries to hinder you from worshipping God and giving Him pleasure will face His wrath like Pharaoh did if he or she does not repent.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please usher me into a new season of good health, prosperity, and complete freedom so that I can serve you without hindrance.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 32-35


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. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also
2. B. Anxiety, depression, and health challenges
3. C. When work becomes the source of your identity
4. B. Your whole body shall be full of light
5. C. The soft life

Objective questions

1. According to Matthew 6:21, what is the relationship between a person's treasure and their heart?
A. The heart stays where the body is
B. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also
C. The treasure follows the heart
D. The heart and treasure are unrelated

2. What specific negative outcomes does the devotional associate with the idolization of phones?
A. Wealth and fame
B. Anxiety, depression, and health challenges
C. Increased productivity and focus
D. Better relationships and communication

3. According to the message, when does hard work become an idol in a believer's life?
A. When you get a promotion
B. When you work more than eight hours a day
C. When work becomes the source of your identity
D. When you earn a high salary

4. What does Matthew 6:22 state will happen if your eye is single?
A. You will have better physical vision
B. Your whole body shall be full of light
C. You will be able to see the future
D. Your body will be full of darkness

5. Which phrase does the author use to describe the modern pursuit of comfort and convenience among youths?
A. The hard life
B. The fast life
C. The soft life
D. The dream life

Prayer Points on FREEDOM OF WORSHIP I

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for the freedom to worship You in spirit and in truth and for the grace to keep my focus on You, in Jesus name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have allowed modern idols like technology, material possessions, or career to take Your place; forgive me for prioritizing the creation over the Creator, in Jesus name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of digital addiction; grace me to value my spiritual walk and intimacy with You above any social media, phone browsing, or temporary entertainment, in Jesus name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with the temptation to serve mammon or seek identity in my work, grant me the spiritual strength to refuse any master that is not You, in Jesus name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to have a single eye; help me to make choices today that will keep my whole body full of Your light and guarantee a glorious, tragedy-free tomorrow, in Jesus name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness that leads to anxiety and depression; help me to realize that my true identity and peace are found only in You and not in my social status, in Jesus name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that resists the idol of comfort; teach me to seek Your Kingdom and righteousness above the pursuit of a soft life or personal convenience, in Jesus name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to discipline my time and resources; I refuse to trade my fellowship with You for the demands of a work-cycle that neglects my soul, in Jesus name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every subtle idol designed to make me a servant of this world; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the prize of the high calling, in Jesus name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific things or people—like your phone, career, or comfort—that have been competing for God's place in your heart, and ask for the strength to re-prioritize).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will worship You alone and enjoy Your peace, 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 9TH 2026


THEME: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP I


MEMORISE: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1


READ: Matthew 6:21-24
21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.


MESSAGE
All humans have the freedom to worship whatever they want to. Even in countries where people are restricted from worshipping publicly, nobody can restrict anyone from worshipping his or her 'god' privately.
This freedom to worship has been given by God; however, you must be vigilant at all times to know who or what you are worshipping because who or what you worship will determine what you become (2 Corinthians 3:18).

It is important that you examine your priorities because they are pointers to the people or things you actually worship. Some people do not know that their phones have become the god they worship. They take their phones everywhere they go, even into the bathroom. Their eyes are always glued to their phones as they spend hours browsing through them. If they don't have their phones with them, they will begin to panic and will not be able to function normally. Sadly, this god often leads them into anxiety, depression, and many health challenges.

What you give your attention and resources to eventually shapes your values, thoughts, and behavior. If your focus is primarily on material possessions, your social status, or even other people's opinions, they can easily become idols in your life. You must examine yourself regularly to know the things or people that mostly occupy your thoughts and what you exert most of your energy on. If these things or people are not aligned with your purpose in Christ, then you need to take heed, lest you fall (1 Corinthians 10:12).

Another subtle, yet common object of worship these days is work. Many Christians allow themselves to be trapped in the cycle of work such that they neglect their health, families, and walk with God. I know the value of hard work, so I work very hard and encourage people to do the same. However, when work becomes the source of your identity, it has taken God's place in your life. You must also be careful not to worship comfort and convenience. Today, many youths talk about living a soft life, and unfortunately, their pursuit of this soft life has become the god they worship.
Beloved, the freedom of worship is a precious gift that God has given to you; however, you must use it to worship Him alone. You must also be mindful and disciplined to ensure that you are not worshipping an idol at any time. Keep your total focus on God at all times, and He will reward you with His grace and peace.


ACTION POINT
Sincerely assess your current priorities to determine whether anything or anyone is competing with God's place in your life.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 29-31

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

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

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

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

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

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

Correct Answers

1. C. Death and life
2. B. Two days
3. C. Crown and bracelet
4. B. Because of a negative pronouncement she made in desperation
5. C. The man's own mouth testified that he slew the Lord's anointed

Objective Questions

1. According to the memory verse in Proverbs 18:21, what resides in the power of the tongue?
A. Wealth and poverty
B. Strength and weakness
C. Death and life
D. Honor and shame

2. How long had David stayed in Ziklag after returning from the slaughter of the Amalekites before the messenger arrived?
A. One day
B. Two days
C. Three days
D. Seven days

3. What items did the young man take from Saul and bring to David?
A. A sword and a shield
B. A signet ring and a staff
C. A crown and a bracelet
D. A robe and a spear

4. In the message, why was a woman nearly in danger during childbirth at the maternity clinic?
A. Due to a lack of medical equipment
B. Because of a negative pronouncement she made in desperation
C. Because she arrived too late for treatment
D. Due to a natural disaster

5. What was the specific reason David gave for ordering the execution of the Amalekite?
A. The man was an enemy soldier
B. The man had stolen Saul's jewelry
C. The man's own mouth testified that he slew the Lord's anointed
D. The man arrived with rent clothes and earth on his head

Prayer Points on DON’T ENSNARE YOURSELF

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for the power of speech and for the grace to use my tongue to glorify Your name, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have made negative pronouncements or spoken words in haste that have limited my life; forgive me for prioritizing my emotions over the wisdom of Your Spirit, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of the Amalekite; grace me to value truth and integrity in my speech above any desire for false favor or temporary material gain, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with extreme emotions, whether in joy or in frustration, grant me the spiritual strength to keep my mouth from speaking things that will snare my destiny, in Jesus' name.

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

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness regarding my utterances; when I am under pressure, help me to remember that life and death are in the power of my tongue, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that speaks words of encouragement and life to others; teach me to use my voice for the expansion of Your Kingdom rather than for personal vanity, in Jesus' name.

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

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every temptation to complain or speak doubt; keep my tongue holy, disciplined, and focused on the promises of my high calling, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific negative words you have spoken over yourself or your family in the past that you want to cancel today by the blood of Jesus).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, my words shall be seasoned with salt and I will not be ensnared, 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 8TH 2026


THEME: DON’T ENSNARE YOURSELF


MEMORISE: Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21


READ: 2 Samuel 1:1-16
1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

2 It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

3 And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.

4 And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.

5 And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

6 And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

7 And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

8 And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

9 He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me.

10 So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.

11 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

12 And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.

13 And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

14 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the LORD'S anointed?

15 And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.

16 And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD'S anointed.


MESSAGE
In Nigeria, there is a common saying that everyone has the freedom of speech, but freedom after speech is not guaranteed. As funny as this statement sounds, it is very true in the spirit realm. Proverbs 6:2 says:
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
God doesn't stop you from speaking, but you must be careful so that the things you say do not bring you into bondage.

Sometime ago, a woman who had been looking for the fruit of the womb for many years told God in her desperation, "Lord, just let me get pregnant once, then you can take my life on the day of delivery. I just want this reproach to be over." When it was time to deliver, she came to RCCG's maternity clinic. For days, this woman remained in labor. Her condition was so bad that they had to call me to pray for her. After asking her some questions, we discovered what she had said earlier, and I said to myself, "If this woman wanted to die, why then did she choose to come here?" Apparently, she did not want to die anymore. We cried to God for mercy, and He answered. She delivered safely and went home with her baby in good health. Imagine if there was no man of God available to cancel the pronouncement, she had made on herself in her desperation; she could have died.

Today's Bible reading tells us the story of a young man who was destroyed by his words. After Saul's death, this man, who was an Amalekite, ran to David to tell him that he had killed Saul, even though he was not the one who killed him (1 Samuel 31:1-6). He thought telling David that he had killed Saul would grant him favor before David, but the opposite was the case, and his words became his death sentence. When David heard him say that he had killed Saul, the anointed king of God's people, he commanded one of the young men with him to execute him.

Beloved, be mindful of the words you speak, especially when you are highly emotional. Do not allow your emotions, whether excitement, happiness, anger, sadness, or frustration, to push you to say things that can put you in bondage and hurt your destiny. I pray that you will always speak with wisdom and grace. May your words never bring you into bondage, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Your words can put you in trouble. Be mindful of what you say.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 26-28


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

CORRECT ANSWERS

1. B. Render blessing
2. C. Their heart
3. C. Wisely
4. B. He cut a piece of Saul's robe
5. C. Love

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. According to 1 Peter 3:9, what are believers called to do instead of rendering evil for evil?
A. Seek legal restitution
B. Render blessing
C. Remain silent
D. Move to a different city

2. What does the message identify as the real target of the devil when a person experiences hurt or betrayal?
A. Their physical health
B. Their financial status
C. Their heart
D. Their reputation

3. According to 1 Samuel 18:14, how did David behave himself?
A. Aggressively
B. Proudly
C. Wisely
D. Sorrowfully

4. In 1 Samuel 24:2-7, what did David do when he had the opportunity to kill Saul?
A. He took Saul's crown
B. He cut a piece of Saul's robe
C. He spoke to Saul's guards
D. He fled without doing anything

5. According to Romans 13:10, what is the fulfilling of the law?
A. Fasting
B. Sacrifice
C. Love
D. Knowledge

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 armor of light that protects my heart and for the grace to walk in Your love, in Jesus name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have harbored bitterness or anger; forgive me for allowing the seeds of the enemy to find a landing place in my heart, in Jesus name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of retaliation; grace me to respond with blessings instead of evil, and to value my spiritual peace above the urge to get even, in Jesus name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with betrayal or hurt, grant me the spiritual strength to behave wisely like David and refuse to let my heart be contaminated by darkness, in Jesus name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to guard my heart with all diligence; help me to make choices today that will preserve my glorious destiny from the arrows of the enemy, in Jesus name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; help me to see that the real battle is for my heart, and empower me to keep my armor of light intact at all times, in Jesus name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that seeks to bless those who offend me; teach me to fulfill the law through love and to seek the expansion of Your Kingdom through a pure spirit, in Jesus name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to overcome the temptation to be bitter; I refuse to trade my throne and future for a moment of vengeful satisfaction, in Jesus name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to walk in the day and cast off all works of darkness; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on inheriting the blessing You have called me to, in Jesus name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific people or situations that have caused you pain where you need God's help to forgive and maintain your armor of light).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will fulfill my God-given destiny without 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.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7TH 2026


THEME THE ARMOUR OF LIGHT II


MEMORISE: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9


READ: Romans 13:10-14
10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, I mentioned that you must open up your heart to the light of God instead of allowing bitterness to envelop you. When you become angry and bitter anytime someone offends you, you are opening yourself up for spiritual attacks.

If you see through every hurt or betrayal that you experience, you will understand that the real target is your heart. The devil wants you to allow bitterness in your heart so that when he is sending his arrows against you, they will have a place to land. Many times, when the devil's agents try to attack a Christian and do not succeed, they do everything they can to get the believer to become angry. Once they can get the believer to become angry and bitter, their attacks will land on him or her. This is why you must always put on your armor of light and not allow anger and bitterness to creep into your heart- it is for your own protection.

Anytime the devil sees someone whom he cannot make angry or bitter, he has seen someone who has defeated him already. In 1 Samuel 18:14, the Bible says that David behaved himself wisely. This means that he avoided anything from contaminating his heart. Even when King Saul was trying to kill him, he did not get angry or try to retaliate.

In 1 Samuel 24:2-7, he had the opportunity to kill Saul, but he only cut a piece of his robe. Even when he did that, the Bible says that his heart smote him. This shows that he was a man whose armor of light was intact. As a result, he eventually became king, just as God intended. l believe that if he had killed Saul, he would not have become king, even though it was God's original plan for him.

If you want God's plans for you to come to pass, allow bitterness into your heart; don't give room to the devil to destroy your destiny. When some Christians do not retaliate when people hurt them but rather turn around to bless them, the world will call them fools, but they know what they are doing. Such Christians will be careful not to allow a moment of bitterness or anger to tamper with their glorious destinies in God.

Beloved, do not give room to the devil in your life; keep your armor of light intact so that you can fulfil your God- given destiny.


KEY POINT
Yield Not to temptation. Protect your heart from bitterness so you don't miss out on the glorious future ahead of you.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 24-25


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. Because their hearts are full of bitterness and anger
2. B. The night is far spent and the day is at hand
3. C. Sin
4. C. Principalities and powers
5. C. By subjecting thoughts to Christ and meditating on God's word

Objective questions

1. According to the message, what is the main reason some believers have darkness inside their hearts?
A. Because they do not study science
B. Because their hearts are full of bitterness and anger
C. Because they are physically living in dark rooms
D. Because they have too much money

2. What does Romans 13:12 say about the status of the night and the day?
A. The night is just beginning and the day is far away
B. The night is far spent and the day is at hand
C. Both night and day have passed away
D. There is no more night or day for the believer

3. What does the author describe as the greatest work of darkness?
A. Poverty
B. Sickness
C. Sin
D. Hard work

4. According to Ephesians 6:12, who is the real enemy that believers wrestle against?
A. Flesh and blood
B. Family members and neighbors
C. Principalities and powers
D. Political leaders and bosses

5. How does the author suggest a believer should put on the armour of light?
A. By buying expensive clothing
B. By avoiding all social interactions
C. By subjecting thoughts to Christ and meditating on God's word
D. By focusing on the people who have caused them hurt

Prayer Points on THE ARMOUR OF LIGHT I

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for the light of Your word that protects my heart and for the grace to see a new day, in Jesus name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have allowed bitterness, anger, and malice to occupy my heart; forgive me for prioritizing the feelings of the flesh over the fruit of the Spirit, in Jesus name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of darkness and the works thereof; grace me to cast off every sinful habit and value my spiritual purity above any temporary pleasure, in Jesus name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with betrayal, hurt, or wickedness from people, grant me the spiritual strength to keep my heart guarded and refuse to let darkness creep in, in Jesus name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to put on the armour of light daily; help me to make choices today that will serve as a shield against the arrows of bitterness shot by the enemy, in Jesus name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; help me to see beyond flesh and blood and recognize that my real struggle is against the rulers of the darkness of this world, in Jesus name.

7. Lord, give me a heart like Jesus, lowly, meek, and pure; teach me to be kind and to keep doing good even to those who have hurt or betrayed me, in Jesus name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to walk honestly as in the day; I refuse to participate in rioting, drunkenness, strife, or envy that fulfills the lusts of the flesh, in Jesus name.

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

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific people you need to forgive or specific areas where you need the light of God to expose and remove bitterness from your heart).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will walk in Your peace and joy throughout 2026, 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 6TH JANUARY 2026


THEME: THE ARMOUR OF LIGHT I


MEMORISE: The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Romans 13:12


READ: Romans 13:12-14
12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.


MESSAGE
Many believers are dealing with darkness inside their hearts because their hearts are full of bitterness and anger. Some of these believers are angry with God, their spouses, children, parents, etc. I understand that the world is a wicked place, and it can be easy for bitterness to creep into your heart. However, instead of allowing bitterness to envelop you, you must open up your heart to the light of God. The word of God is light; let this light become an armor that protects you from darkness.

Today's memory verse admonishes us to cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Light is an armor, and just as a soldier needs armor to survive the attacks of an enemy, light protects you from any arrow of bitterness that the enemy might shoot against you. To put on the armor of light, you must cast off the works of darkness. You cannot overcome the prince of darkness when you have the works of darkness in you. Sin is the greatest work of darkness. If you are still living in sin, you must repent, put on the armor of light, and live righteously.

As I have progressed in life, I have experienced betrayals from different people. I have been hurt by people who are far from me and people who are very dear to me. I have been hurt by unbelievers and even by some ministers of God. However, despite all these, I haven't lost my joy. I haven't stopped being kind, even to those who betrayed me. Even though they may have hurt me, my heart is protected by the armor of light, which will not allow darkness to creep into my heart.

Beloved, don't keep malice, and don't focus on people who have hurt you. Ephesians 6:12 says: "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

The real enemy is the devil, who wants to plant a seed of bitterness in your heart so you can be filled with darkness. Don't let him succeed; rather, put on the armor of light by subjecting all your thoughts to the authority of Christ, casting off every sinful habit and meditating on God's word at all times. As you do this, I pray that your heart will be filled with joy, and you will continually experience the peace of God that passes all understanding.


ACTION POINT
If there is any work of darkness in your life, ensure you cast them off and put on the armor of light.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 21-23


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 24: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS
1 I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one marked an angry word
That ever heard him speak.

Refrain:
I want to be like Jesus,
God's well beloved Son;
I want to be like Jesus,
The pure and holy One.

2 I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3 I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good,
So that of me it may be said,
He hath done what he could.

4 Alas! I'm not like Jesus,
As any one may see;
Thy gentle Spirit, Savior, send,
And make me like to thee.

Correct Answers

1. B. The end of sorrow and the beginning of joy
2. B. Because it is unsafe to move or drive in total darkness
3. C. At the gate of the temple called Beautiful
4. B. His feet and ancle bones received strength
5. B. It gives way to progress