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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: TUESDAY DECEMBER 30TH


THEME: PRAYERS FOR 2026


MEMORISE: God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Psalm 67:1



READ: Psalms 67:1-7
1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.

2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

3 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.

7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.


Prayer:
1 Father, I thank You for preserving me throughout 2025. I bless Your holy name because I know I will experience more of Your grace and mercy in 2026.

2 Father, please go before me into 2026 and make every crooked path straight. No evil will come near me and my loved ones in the new year, in Jesus' name.

3 Father, please guide me and direct my path in 2026. Let all my steps be ordered by You, in Jesus' name.

4 Father, please draw me closer to You in 2026. Help me and my household to abide continually in You, in Jesus' name.

5 Father, please strengthen the bond within my family in 2026. Draw us closer together, and let us be truly united in You, in Jesus' name.

6 Father, please open doors of favor and advancement to me and my family in 2026. I decree that we will prosper in the land, in Jesus' name.

7 Father, please give me and my family good health throughout 2026. May we not spend our days in sickness, in Jesus' name.

8 Father, You are my source. Please provide for me and my family in 2026. We shall not lack anything good, in Jesus' name.

9 Father, let Your peace that passes all understanding surround me and my family in 2026. Fear and anxiety shall be far from us, in Jesus' name.

10. Lord, please anoint me for greater exploits in Your kingdom in 2026. Give me the courage and the grace to draw many souls into Your kingdom.

11. Father, please bring destiny helpers my way in 2026. I will not struggle to fulfil the glorious destiny You have given me, in Jesus' name.

12. Your personal prayer points for 2026.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 18: PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY
1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,
the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is
your health and salvation!
Come, all who hear;
now to his temple draw near,
join me in glad adoration.

2 Praise to the Lord, above
all things so wondrously reigning;
sheltering you under his wings,
and so gently sustaining!
Have you not seen all
that is needful has been
sent by his gracious ordaining?

3 Praise to the Lord, who will
prosper your work and defend you;
surely his goodness and mercy
shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
if with his love he befriends you.

4 Praise to the Lord! O let all
that is in me adore him!
All that has life and breath,
come now with praises before him.
Let the Amen sound
from his people again;
gladly forever adore him

Correct Answers

1. B. Comfort
2. B. Because it is renewed every day
3. C. God that sheweth mercy
4. B. To unbelievers He is a consuming fire; to children He is compassionate
5. B. Acknowledging Him as Father and becoming His child

Objective Questions

1. According to 2 Corinthians 1:3, God is the Father of mercies and the God of all what?
A. Power
B. Comfort
C. Wisdom
D. Creation

2. Based on Lamentations 3:22-23, why is God's mercy considered unlimited in this devotional?
A. Because it is only for the wealthy
B. Because it is renewed every day
C. Because it is a reward for hard work
D. Because it never requires repentance

3. Romans 9:15-16 explains that obtaining mercy is not of him that willeth or runneth, but of whom?
A. The angels who guard the gates
B. The person who runs the fastest
C. God that sheweth mercy
D. The person who wills it the most

4. How does the devotional describe the difference in how unbelievers and children of God experience Him?
A. Unbelievers see Him as a provider; children see Him as a judge
B. To unbelievers He is a consuming fire; to children He is compassionate
C. Both groups experience the exact same level of mercy
D. Unbelievers see Him as a source of mercy; children see Him as a fire

5. What does the author state is the prerequisite to enjoying the full complement (and not just crumbs) of God's mercies?
A. Having many lost opportunities
B. Acknowledging Him as Father and becoming His child
C. Studying the paths of the sun
D. Waiting until the end of the year

Prayer Points on "FATHER OF MERCIES"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for being the source of my comfort and for the grace to be called Your child, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have relied on my own strength rather than Your grace; forgive me for trying to run the race of life without acknowledging You as my Father, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of shame; as I lift up my soul to You, let not my enemies triumph over me, and grace me to trust in Your paths all the day long, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with health challenges or financial difficulties, grant me the spiritual strength to key into Your multi-dimensional mercies that turn situations around, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to follow Your truth; help me to live in obedience so that I can move from receiving crumbs to enjoying the full complement of Your mercies, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual blindness; help me to see the daily renewals of Your mercy and to ask for the restoration of every opportunity I have lost in the past, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that points others to the Father of mercies; teach me to lead unbelievers away from the consuming fire and into Your tender arms, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace for a brand-new beginning; I refuse to be defined by my past transgressions and I lay hold of Your everlasting lovingkindness, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to wait on the Lord all day; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the God of my salvation who remembers His tender mercies of old, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific areas of your life—health, finance, or family—where you desperately need God to show up as the Father of mercies today).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will walk in the abundance of Your multi-dimensional mercies, 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 DECEMBER 29TH 2025


THEME: FATHER OF MERCIES


MEMORISE: Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 2 Corinthians 1:3


READ: Psalms 25:1-6
1 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.

5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

6 Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.


MESSAGE
Today's memory verse tells us that God is the Father of mercies. This means that He is not only merciful but the source of mercy. God is rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4), and His mercy is renewed every day (Lamentations 3:22-23), implying that His mercy is unlimited. God's mercy can transform every aspect of a believer's Life that needs transformation. For instance, if a believer has health challenges or financial problems, God's mercy can conveniently turn the believer's situation around. His mercy is not one-sided; it is multi-dimensional and perfect.

When the Father of mercies shows up in a fellow's life, He can restore any opportunities that he or she might have lost and make everything new for such a fellow.
For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Romans 9:15-16

You can see that even though God's mercies are unlimited, they are not accessible to everyone because God Himself decides the people He shows His mercy. Before God can dispense His unlimited mercies on a fellow, the fellow needs to acknowledge Him as his or her Father. As the Father of mercies, He only releases His unlimited mercies to His children. While it is true that He causes the sun to shine on everyone, both good and bad (Matthew 5:45), there are certain levels of His mercies that He has reserved only for His children. If you are truly God's child, your relationship with Him will give you access to His everlasting mercies.

Only God's children have access to the full complement of His mercies; those who are not His children can only enjoy crumbs. God's mercy is rich and multi-dimensional; however, a fellow must become His child to enjoy them. To unbelievers, He is a consuming fire, but to His children, He is compassionate and slow to anger (Psalm 145:8 ).

Beloved, if you are not yet born again, do not waste another minute outside the tender arms of the Father of mercies. He alone can give you a rich and fulfilling life on earth and guarantee your place in His kingdom for all eternity. If you are already His child, live in obedience to His will, and He will shower you with His abundant mercies.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to experience Your tender and manifold mercies in every area of my life.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 15-17


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE
1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.

Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.

2 Perfect communion, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight.
Angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3 Perfect submission, all is at rest.
I in my Savior am happy and bless’d,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love.

Correct Answers

1. C. As far as the East is from the West
2. B. A heart from a relative's exhumed body
3. B. 1 John 1:7
4. C. Stopping sinful acts after God has forgiven you
5. B. A brand-new beginning

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 103:12, how far does God remove our transgressions from us?
A. As deep as the ocean floor
B. From the North to the South
C. As far as the East is from the West
D. Beyond the highest mountain

2. What specific object did the man in the message use to make a charm before he was born again?
A. A gold coin from a merchant
B. A heart from a relative's exhumed body
C. A branch from a sacred tree
D. Water from a poisoned well

3. Which Bible verse did the author use to prove that all means all in the context of cleansing sin?
A. Psalm 103:1
B. 1 John 1:7
C. Revelation 12:11
D. Matthew 15:21

4. According to the devotional, what is the definition of true repentance?
A. Feeling guilty every time you remember the past
B. Confessing the same sin repeatedly to a pastor
C. Stopping sinful acts after God has forgiven you
D. Making a physical sacrifice to atone for mistakes

5. What does the author describe as the result of a person giving their life to Christ?
A. A life with no challenges
B. A brand-new beginning
C. Immediate physical wealth
D. Exemption from all worldly laws

Prayer Points on "HE FORGIVES ALL"

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 be cleansed by the blood of Jesus, 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 the weight of my past and for prioritizing the flesh over the spirit, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of condemnation and doubt; grace me to value my spiritual birthright and to believe that Your blood is enough to cover any sin I have ever committed, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with the guilt of my past or the weight of my transgressions, grant me the spiritual strength to refuse the lie that I am beyond your mercy, 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 under Your grace, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; when I stand before You, help me to ask for a total cleansing that carries eternal value and Kingdom impact, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that shares the news of Your mercy with others; teach me to seek the salvation of Your people and the expansion of Your Kingdom above my own comfort, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to live a life of true repentance; I refuse to return to the things I have been forgiven for, securing my permanent victory in You, in Jesus' name.

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

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific past sins or burdens of guilt that you are laying at the feet of Jesus right now, asking for His cleansing and a brand-new beginning).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I am forgiven, cleansed, and ready for a new beginning, 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 28TH DECEMBER 2025

THEME: HE FORGIVES ALL

MEMORISE:

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9


READ: Psalm 103:8-13

Psalms 103:8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

Psalms 103:9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

Psalms 103:10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Psalms 103:11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

Psalms 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Psalms 103:13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

MESSAGE

Years ago, a devout Muslim heard the gospel during one of our programmes and became born again. He was overwhelmed with joy, and we rejoiced with him.

Three days later, he came to me and asked, “Are you sure Jesus can forgive all sins?” I said, “Yes”. He said, “You have not heard all that I have done.
The evil l have done is so much, and I don’t think He can forgive everything.” I asked him, “Have you given your life to Him?” He said, “Yes” I responded, “Please, go home rejoicing; Jesus has forgiven all.”
After another three days, he returned and said, “You have not heard everything I did.” Then, he proceeded to recount various sins that he had committed.

I told him that once people give their lives to Christ, God gives them brand-new beginnings.
He kept coming back to me with doubts about specific sins that he thought were too big for Jesus to forgive until one day, he said, “If Jesus can forgive this sin that I’m about to tell you, then I won’t worry anymore.

I needed a man’s heart to make a charm. A young relative died, and I went to his grave at night, exhumed his body, and cut out his heart for the charm.

Do you think Jesus can forgive that?” I opened my Bible and showed him 1 John 1:7, which reads, …and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” I then asked him,
“What is the meaning of all?” After a while, he replied, “I think all means all.” I said, “That is correct. It doesn’t matter how many sins you have committed up until now.
The moment you give your life to Jesus, God forgives you of them all. No sin is too big for God to forgive.”

David knew the limitless extent of God’s forgiveness, and he wrote in Psalm 103:12 that God removes our transgressions from us as far as the East is from the West.
Whenever David asked God to forgive him and cleanse him of his sins, God always did so. All God wants from you whenever you fall into sin is your sincere repentance.
Beloved, when you truly repent of your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive you (1 John 1:2).

True repentance is when a fellow stops engaging in sinful acts after God forgives him or her. God’s mercy is truly without limits; however, His forgiving nature should birth a changed heart in you.

KEY POINT

The blood of Jesus cleanses from all sins

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Revelation 12-14

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. B. Following Him
2. C. Judas Iscariot
3. B. He adorns them with beauty, glory, and purpose
4. B. They had truly been with Jesus
5. B. The branches that abide in Him

Objective Questions

1. According to the memory verse in Matthew 4:19, what is the condition for Jesus to make someone a fisher of men?
A. Going to church frequently
B. Following Him
C. Giving silver and gold
D. Studying the law

2. Which individual is cited as an example of someone Jesus did not finish making because he did not follow to the end?
A. Peter
B. Abraham
C. Judas Iscariot
D. Sarah

3. What does the author state happens when God makes a person?
A. They receive material wealth only
B. He adorns them with beauty, glory, and purpose
C. They become religious leaders immediately
D. They no longer need to follow Him daily

4. What observation did the religious leaders make about the disciples in Acts 4:13?
A. They were the most learned men in the city
B. They had truly been with Jesus
C. They were chasing meaningless things
D. They had stopped following Jesus

5. According to the message, which branches does Jesus purify and prune?
A. The branches that are already broken
B. The branches that abide in Him
C. The branches that are outside the vineyard
D. All branches regardless of their connection

Prayer Points on "LET GOD MAKE YOU 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 to follow You daily, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have stopped following You consistently; forgive me for trying to live life by myself and for the times I have turned back from the narrow path, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Judas Iscariot; grace me to remain faithful and relevant in Your agenda until the very end, never becoming a son of perdition, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with the heat of life's processes, grant me the spiritual strength to stay on Your fire until my character is softened and transformed into Your likeness, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to look unto the rock from whence I was hewn; help me to learn from the lives of Abraham and Sarah so that I may be increased and blessed as I follow You, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual stagnancy; let it be evident in my words, actions, and lifestyle that I have been with Jesus, making me a wonder to my generation, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that values my purpose above worldliness; teach me to seek the souls of men and the expansion of Your Kingdom as a true fisher of men, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to abide in You as a branch; I submit myself to Your pruning and purification so that I may bear more fruit for Your glory, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to make the daily decision to follow Jesus without looking back; keep me disciplined and focused on the prize of the high calling, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific areas of your character or life where you need God to adorn you with beauty and glory as He makes you).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will not waste my life on meaningless things but will become who You destined me to be, 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 DECEMBER 27TH 2025


THEME: LET GOD MAKE YOU II

MEMORISE: And he saith unto them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19

READ: Isaiah 51:1-2
1 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.

2 Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.

MESSAGE
Yesterday, I discussed the story of the prodigal son and how he returned home to his father when he realized he could not make himself. Today, I will examine the lives of Jesus' disciples and how He made all of them, except Judas Iscariot. When Jesus called His disciples in today's memory verse, He said, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." For example, by the time He was done with Peter, Peter became so famous and influential that today, over 2,000 years later, we are still talking about him. Those who allowed God to make them in the Scriptures have remained relevant up until now.

When God makes a fellow, He adorns the fellow with beauty and glory and gives him or her a purpose for living. Jesus told His disciples that by following Him, they would become fishers of men. He fulfilled this promise, and they all became great fishers of men (Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4), and He kept them all until the end, except the son of perdition (John 17:12). All these happened because they followed Jesus.

God cannot make you when you are not following Him consistently. Just because you followed Him yesterday doesn't mean that you can live life by yourself today.

Following Him is a daily decision. A famous songwriter once wrote, "I have decided to follow Jesus; no turning back, no turning back." When you truly follow Jesus, it will be evident in your words, actions, and lifestyle. After the disciples had followed Jesus for some time, the religious leaders observed them and noted that they had truly been with Jesus (Acts 4:13). Ifyou truly follow Jesus, it will be evident for people to see. When you leave raw meat on fire to cook, for example, no matter how tough it is, it will eventually become soft. Sadly, many believers attend church services and other Christian programmes frequently; however, there is no tangible change in their behavior and attitude.

Beloved, it is time to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and allow Him to make you if you haven't done so yet. It is time to let go of all forms of worldliness in your life; lay them aside and follow Jesus. Jesus makes only those who follow Him. He purifies and prunes only the branches that abide in Him (John 15:2). Don't waste your life chasing meaningless things; follow Jesus and let Him make you who He has destined you to become.


PRAYER POINT
Lord Jesus, help me to follow You wholeheartedly without looking back, and please make me who You


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 8-11


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. B. Listening to the wrong voices
2. C. Constantly reading and meditating on God's word
3. C. They end up as trash or food for pests
4. D. Forty years
5. B. Because they were unlearned but had become a wonder

Objective Questions

1. According to the message, what is the primary cause of people starting to make wrong decisions?
A. Lack of financial inheritance
B. Listening to the wrong voices
C. Living in a strange land
D. Having too much comfort

2. What does the author state is necessary to escape the deception of the end times?
A. Moving to a far country
B. Demanding one's portion of goods
C. Constantly reading and meditating on God's word
D. Joining oneself to a citizen of a country

3. In the analogy of a chef making a meal, what happens to ingredients that do not go through the fire?
A. They become fit for a King's table
B. They are used for a later meal
C. They end up as trash or food for pests
D. They remain fresh forever

4. How long did God make Moses stay in the desert tending flocks to prepare him for leadership?
A. Forty days
B. Seven years
C. Twenty years
D. Forty years

5. According to Acts 4:13, why did the religious leaders marvel at the disciples?
A. Because they were wealthy and powerful
B. Because they were unlearned but had become a wonder
C. Because they were experts in the law
D. Because they had traveled from a far country

Prayer Points on "LET GOD MAKE YOU"

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 to follow You, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have made choices based on impatience or wrong voices rather than Your perfect timing; forgive me for prioritizing my desires over Your process, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of the prodigal son; grace me to value my place in Your house and my spiritual growth above any immediate gratification or material gain, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with the temptation to take a shortcut or listen to deceptive voices, grant me the spiritual strength to refuse the paths that will lead me away from Your will, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to submit to Your making; help me to understand that the "desert" seasons of my life are preparing me for a glorious and fulfilled tomorrow, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual impatience; when You are taking me through the fire of refinement, help me to focus on the eternal value and the wonder You are creating in me, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a submissive heart that stays under Your instruction; teach me to seek Your face and Your word above my personal comfort, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to endure the "heating" process of Your discipline to secure my permanent victory; I refuse to be discarded as trash but choose to be fit for Your use, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to be fully surrendered to God; make me a wonder to my family and my generation as I follow Jesus and become a fisher of men, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific "making" process or difficult season you are currently in and ask for the strength to stay until the end product is achieved).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will not fail or lose my reward as You make me into a wonder, 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 DECEMBER 26TH 2025


THEME: LET GOD MAKE YOU


MEMORISE: And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Mark 1:17


READ: Luke 15:11-24
11 And he said, A certain man had two sons:

12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

20And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

24 For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.


MESSAGE
Today’s Bible reading tells us about a young man who was very comfortable in his father’s house and had nothing to worry about until he probably started listening to the wrong voices. He became discontent and demanded his share of the inheritance from his father.

When people begin to listen to the wrong voices, they often start making wrong decisions. You must always ensure that you listen to the right voice - God’s voice. To know how God speaks and the things He says, you must read and understand His word. Only those who constantly read and meditate on God’s word will escape the deception of these end times.
When the prodigal son was leaving his father’s house, he said, “Father, give me…” His request landed him far away from his father, and even though he seemed to enjoy himself for a while after that, his happiness did not last. He soon became poor, and since he was in a strange land, he suffered greatly.

Thankfully, the prodigal son came to his senses and realized that he could not make himself, meaning that he needed his father to succeed in life. He was in a haste to be made, but he needed to let his father take him through the right process. God is a God of process, and He always wants to make His children whom He desires them to be.

Whenever a chef is making a meal, the process is not usually as attractive as the end product. For instance, the heating process is usually unpleasant. However, the ingredients that endure the heat will become fit to grace a King’s table. Those that don’t go in the fire usually end up as trash or food for pests.

When God was making Moses, He made him stay in the desert for forty years, tending to his father-in-law’s flock (Exodus 3:1). It couldn’t have been a pleasant experience for a man who had lived in the palace all his life, but the process helped to shape him into a tough leader who could confront Pharaoh, a man considered as the most powerful King on earth at the time.

Jesus called His disciples to make them (Mark 1:17). When He was done making them, the Pharisees and religious leaders marveled because even though they were unlearned, they had become a wonder (Acts 4:13).

Beloved, surrender yourself completely to God and let Him make you. When He is done, you will become a wonder to your family, friends, and the world at large.


REFLECTION
Are you fully surrendered to God’s process?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 4-7


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 8: I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
1 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain:
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

2 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh. [Refrain]

3 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain. [Refrain]

4 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill. [Refrain]

Correct Answers

1. B. He calls them all by their names.
2. C. They would have lost their way and wandered in darkness.
3. B. Wandering in the dark.
4. C. To lead and influence others to follow Jesus.
5. C. Jesus

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 147:4, how does God relate to the stars in the galaxy?
A. He created them but does not know their number.
B. He calls them all by their names.
C. He only names the constellations like Orion.
D. He ignores those that are not leading to Jesus.

2. What does the devotional say would have happened if the wise men had stopped following the star?
A. They would have reached Bethlehem faster.
B. They would have stayed safely in Jerusalem.
C. They would have lost their way and wandered in darkness.
D. They would have been made kings by Herod.

3. According to the message, people who celebrate Christmas without having Jesus are described as:
A. Being merry and full of light.
B. Wandering in the dark.
C. Astrologers from the east.
D. Chief priests and scribes.

4. In the context of the devotional, what is the specific mission given to every believer?
A. To become an astrologer and study the sky.
B. To behave like King Herod in Jerusalem.
C. To lead and influence others to follow Jesus.
D. To open treasures of gold and frankincense.

5. Based on Revelation 22:16, who identifies Himself as the Bright and Morning Star?
A. David
B. The Angel of the churches
C. Jesus
D. Moses

Prayer Points on "THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for sending Jesus, the Bright and Morning Star, to lead me out of darkness; thank You for the privilege of relationship with the Light of the world, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have chosen to wander in the darkness of sin or confusion rather than following Your light; forgive me for prioritizing my own path over Your divine lead, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Herod; let no pride, jealousy, or evil intention trouble my heart when You are doing a new thing in my life or the lives of others, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with difficult options or lost in the "Jerusalem" of this world, grant me the spiritual strength to see and follow Your star until I find my place in You, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to fulfill my mission; help me to be a star that leads many to Christ so that my life remains relevant in Your kingdom agenda, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; help me to look beyond the festivities of the season and focus on the eternal value of the Bright and Morning Star, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that truly worships; teach me to bring my treasures and talents to Your feet for the expansion of Your Kingdom, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to depart from any "Herod" or evil association that seeks to destroy Your purpose in my life; lead me back to safety by another way, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to shine as a bright star in this generation; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on leading others to the prize of the high calling, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you need the Bright and Morning Star to illuminate your path and lead you to your next level).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will shine as a star forever and never lose my way, 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 DECEMBER 25TH 2025


THEME: THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR


MEMORISE: I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning sta. Revelation 22:16

READ: Matthew 2:1-12
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.


MESSAGE
There are about one hundred billion stars in the galaxy, and God calls them all by their names (Psalm 147:4). The Bible even mentions Orion, a constellation of stars (Amos 5:8 ), and wormwood (Revelation 8:11). Among all the stars, God gave a special assignment to one of them. We don't know the star's name. but God surely knows it, and He must have called that star by its name and commissioned it to lead the wise men to Jesus.

In today's Bible reading, the wise men, who were probably astrologers, talked about a star that they saw in the sky and how they knew that it belonged to a king. They followed the star all the way from their country to Israel, and as long as they followed it, it led them on the right track. If they had stopped following the star, they would have surely lost their way and begun to wander in darkness and confusion.

People who celebrate Christmas without having Jesus can be said to be wandering in the dark. They can eat, drink, and be merry, but they will remain in darkness. You do not have to continue dwelling in darkness if you are like this. Jesus has come as the light of the world (John 8:12) to illuminate every place where there is darkness in your life.

As the world celebrates his birth today, this is the perfect time to give your life to Him. As soon as the wise men left Jerusalem and resumed their search for the King, the star led them to where Jesus was (Matthew 2:9). That star fulfilled its mission of leading the wise men to the Bright and Morning Star, Jesus. Every believer is like that star, called and commissioned to lead others to Jesus. As a believer, even as you celebrate the birth of Jesus today, do not forget that you are on a mission to lead others to Him. That star is still being spoken of today because it fulfilled its mission to lead the wise men to Jesus. As long as you keep leading and influencing others to follow Jesus, you will remain relevant in God's agenda. Our Lord Jesus is the Bright and Morning Star, and your life should lead others to Him.

Beloved, ifyou are yet to give your life to Jesus, do so today. He is waiting for you to come to Him because He wants to set you free from the tyranny of darkness and confusion.


ACTION POINT
Go into the streets, use your social media platforms and other avenues that you have, and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ today.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Revelation 1-3

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN
1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!

Correct Answers

1. B. A child sits at the dining table while a dog sits under the table for crumbs.
2. C. A son and an heir of God through Christ.
3. D. Father.
4. C. He carried the author across the river on his shoulders.
5. B. Surrender their life and heart to Jesus.

Objective Questions

1. According to the message in Matthew 15:21-28, what is the primary difference between how a child and a dog eat?
A. A child eats crumbs while a dog sits at the table.
B. A child sits at the dining table while a dog sits under the table for crumbs.
C. A child goes hungry while a dog is always fed by the master.
D. A child must ask for permission while a dog can eat anytime.

2. Based on Galatians 4:7, what is the status of a believer who is no longer a servant?
A. A dog of the master.
B. A prophet of the law.
C. A son and an heir of God through Christ.
D. A guest at the table of the law.

3. Which name does the author state God loves to be called the most, as taught in the Lord's prayer?
A. The Almighty.
B. The Beginning and the End.
C. King of kings.
D. Father.

4. In the author's personal story, what did his father do when the river bridge was swept away?
A. He told the author to swim across.
B. He built a new bridge immediately.
C. He carried the author across the river on his shoulders.
D. He waited for the water level to go down.

5. According to the devotional, what must a person do to experience God's special love and become His child?
A. Join a church choir.
B. Surrender their life and heart to Jesus.
C. Memorize all the names of God.
D. Study the behavior of the ant.

Prayer Points on "LET GOD BE YOUR FATHER"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of being adopted into Your family; thank You for being my Father and for the grace to be called Your child, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have acted like a servant or an outsider rather than a son; forgive me for doubting Your love and for trying to survive on crumbs, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of fear and bondage; grace me to walk in the full liberty of a son and an heir, valuing my spiritual inheritance above any temporary relief, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with overflowing rivers of challenges, carry me on Your shoulders; grant me the spiritual strength to trust You even when the bridge of human help is swept away, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to acknowledge You as my source and sustainer; help me to make choices today as a child who is secure in the Father's protection, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual orphanhood; help me to pray with the intimacy of a child crying Abba Father, seeking things that carry eternal Kingdom impact, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a heart that reflects Your fatherly love; teach me to care for the needs of others and seek the expansion of Your family above my personal comfort, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to remain calm and peaceful during trials, knowing I am on Your shoulders; I refuse to be swept away by the currents of life, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to live as a true representative of my Father; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the reward of being an heir of God, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific difficulties or rivers you are currently facing and ask your Heavenly Father to carry you through to an expected end).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me as Your child, and by Your grace, I will enjoy peace on all sides and never go hungry, 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 DECEMBER 24TH 2025


THEME: LET GOD BE YOUR FATHER


MEMORISE: And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:18


READ: Galatians 4:4-7
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.

6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.


MESSAGE
In Matthew 15:21-28, Jesus said, "I cannot give the children's bread to dogs." This means that a person is either God's child or a dog. Children have fathers, while dogs have masters. Children can walk up to their fathers anytime to ask questions and make requests, but dogs cannot. While a child can sit with his or her father on the dining table to eat, a dog usually sits under the table to eat crumbs. Such dogs will go hungry if there are no crumbs. If you have not yet surrendered your heart to Jesus, you are not yet God's child, and now is the best time to turn to Him and allow Him to become your Father. God has numerous names; He is the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16), He is the Almighty (Job 23:1 6), and He is the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last (Revelation 22:13). Despite all His names, when Jesus taught us to pray in Luke 11:1-2, He said that we should start by saying, "Our Father". The name God loves to be called the most is Father. As Father, God is our source and sustainer; He is our helper. No responsible father will see his children suffering and leave them to continue to suffer.

When I was a child, I often followed my father to his farm. We always had to cross a particular river on our way back, and occasionally, the river overflowed its banks. Whenever this happened, it would sweep the bridge that was built across the river away. On one occasion that this happened, my father picked me up and carried me across the river on his shoulders because I was too small to walk on the riverbed and not be swept away by the currents. While he was walking through the river, I was playing with the water because I was on his shoulder. If an earthly father can do everything to protect his child, how much more our heavenly Father?

Beloved, if you are already a child of God and are experiencing challenges that are currently testing your faith, hold on to God; He is a loving Father, and He will surely see you through and bring you to an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11). Ifyou are, however, yet to surrender your life to Him and you want to experience His special love and care, then accept His invitation to become His child today, and you too will enjoy peace on all sides, in Jesus' name.


REFLECTION
Is God really your Father? Have you surrendered your life to Him?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 John 1; 3 John 1; Jude 1


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. A branch from a tree
2. C. Flour
3. B. Evil forces surrounding the tree prevented it from being uprooted
4. C. Handkerchiefs and aprons
5. C. The hand of the anointed fellow