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Objective Questions

1. In Exodus 15:22-25, what did Moses throw into the water at Marah to make it sweet?
A. A new cruse of salt
B. A branch from a tree
C. A handful of flour
D. His shepherd's rod

2. What did Elisha add to the pot to neutralize the poisonous herb that was unknowingly added to the food?
A. Salt
B. Water
C. Flour
D. Honey

3. According to the author’s story about Lokoja, why was a major road built around a specific tree?
A. The tree was a historical landmark.
B. Evil forces surrounding the tree prevented it from being uprooted.
C. The government wanted to preserve nature.
D. The tree was too large for manual labor to remove.

4. According to Acts 19:11-12, what objects were carried from Paul’s body to heal the sick and deliver the oppressed?
A. Staffs and cloaks
B. Bread and oil
C. Handkerchiefs and aprons
D. Salt and flour

5. In the healing of the waters of Jericho, what does the author state was the actual performing power behind the miracle?
A. The chemical properties of the salt
B. The pleasantness of the city
C. The hand of the anointed fellow
D. The age of the new cruse

Prayer Points on "CONDUCTORS OF THE ANOINTING III"

1. Father, I thank You for the privilege of being a vessel of Your power; thank You for the anointing that flows through my life to bring change to my environment, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in any area where my hands have not been clean enough to conduct Your power; purify me and make me a fit vessel for Your special miracles, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, I decree that every bitter water in my life and family be turned into sweetness today; let Your power through my hands bring restoration to every unpleasant situation, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, I receive the grace to neutralize every "death in the pot" or poisonous circumstance around me; let the anointing in me serve as a potent antidote to the plans of the enemy, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, let Your power flow through me to uproot every evil tree that You have not planted in my city, my family, or my career; let every demonic obstacle be cleared by Your violent storm, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, just as You wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul, let my touch, my handkerchiefs, and my daily tools carry Your healing virtue to the sick and oppressed, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, I ask for the grace to identify the source of problems in my community; give me the wisdom and the spiritual materials to heal the ground and the waters of my generation, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace for my hands to move only at the impulse of Your love; let my presence bring life and fruitfulness wherever there is barrenness or death, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to be a demon chaser and a healing vessel; keep me focused on the prize of the high calling and let Your glory be seen through my hands, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific "bitter waters" or "barren grounds" in your life where you need the anointing to flow for a total healing).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe that as I raise my hands today, every curse is broken and special miracles are being performed through me, 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 23RD DECEMBER 2025

THEME: CONDUCTORS OF THE ANOINTING III

MEMORISE:
And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: Acts 19:11

READ: 2 Kings 2:19-22:

19 And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.

20 And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.

21 And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the Lord, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from thence any more death or barren land.

22 So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spake.

MESSAGE

Yesterday, I mentioned that God needs your hands to be clean so that He can use it to do great things. Your hands should bring blessings to people, not the other way around.
In Exodus 15:22-25, the Israelites got to Marah, and they couldn’t drink the water there because it was bitter. God showed Moses a tree, and he cut a branch from it, threw it into the water, and the water became sweet. I believe that if it had been someone else who threw that branch in the water, nothing would have changed.

In 2 Kings 4:38-41, somebody unknowingly added a poisonous herb to the food that was being prepared for the sons of the prophets. Upon tasting it, they said, “There is death in the pot.” Elisha then said, “Bring me some flour.” He put the flour in the pot, and the poison was neutralised. The flour became a potent antidote because the anointing flowed through the hands that poured it into the pot.

Years ago, I travelled to Lokoja, a state capital in Central Nigeria, and I saw a huge tree on a major road within the city. The road was built around the tree, and when I asked why, I was told that the tree could not be uprooted because there were evil forces surrounding it.
Quietly, I stretched my hand towards the tree and prayed a simple prayer. That night, there was a violent storm, and by the next morning, the tree had been uprooted. I decree that any tree that God has not planted in your life, family, or city will be uprooted today, in Jesus’ name.

God performed special miracles by the hands of Paul. Handkerchiefs and aprons were taken from his body to heal the sick and deliver those who were oppressed by demons (Acts 19:11-12).
Pieces of cloth that had come in contact with Paul’s hands and aprons that had come in contact with his body became healing vessels and demon chasers. In today’s Bible reading, the inhabitants of Jericho told Elisha that their city was pleasant, but the ground was barren, and the water was bad. He took some salt and poured it at the source of the water flowing into the city, and the waters became fit for use. It wasn’t the salt that performed the miracle; it was the hand of the anointed fellow that threw in the salt.

Beloved, I decree that as you raise your hands, any curse on your life, family, village, town, or country will be broken, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT

Father, please perform special miracles through my hands, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 1 John 1-5

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
let them flow in endless praise,
let them flow in endless 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. He shall be stronger and stronger.
2. Whether Moses lifted or dropped his hands.
3. The Holy Spirit.
4. A road was built by the government six months later.
5. Using hands to give or collect bribes.

Objective Questions

1. According to the memorise verse in Job 17:9, what happens to the person who has clean hands?
A. He shall receive a crown of glory.
B. He shall be stronger and stronger.
C. He shall be richer and richer.
D. He shall see the Lord face to face.

2. In Exodus 17:8-13, what determined whether Israel prevailed or lost against their enemies?
A. The number of soldiers in the army.
B. The type of weapons they used.
C. Whether Moses lifted or dropped his hands.
D. The direction of the east wind.

3. The devotional refers to the east wind in Exodus 14:21-28 as another reference for whom in the Bible?
A. The Angel of Death.
B. The Holy Spirit.
C. The voice of God.
D. The spirit of Elijah.

4. What was the outcome of the author lifting his hand and praying for a road in Ifewara in 1981?
A. The church members built the road themselves.
B. A road was built by the government six months later.
C. The people decided to move to Ife instead.
D. A new political party promised the road for votes.

5. According to the message, which of the following is an example of an action that will grieve the Holy Spirit?
A. Singing hymns in the presence of enemies.
B. Lifting hands on a hilltop.
C. Using hands to give or collect bribes.
D. Requesting a road during a military regime.

Prayer Points on "CONDUCTORS OF THE ANOINTING II"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for the anointing You have placed upon my life and the power You release through my hands, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have used my hands for things that grieve Your Spirit; forgive me for any act of corruption, bribery, or impurity, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of vanity and deceit; grace me to have clean hands and a pure heart so that I may stand in Your holy place and receive Your blessing, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I lift my hands in prayer or service, let the Holy Spirit move mightily to bring victory over every enemy and challenge facing me, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the strength to keep my hands lifted in the place of intercession; help me to never grow weary so that Your people may always prevail through me, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, use my hands to create ways where there are none; let the "east wind" of Your Spirit blow through my actions to open doors that have been shut against me, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me the bold faith to speak Your word and stretch my hands over my community; perform extraordinary miracles that defy logical or political reasoning through me, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to shun every appearance of evil; I refuse to touch anything that will hinder the flow of Your anointing through my life, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to be a vessel of righteousness; keep my hands available and usable for Your divine works of healing and restoration on the earth, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific projects, health issues, or barriers where you need God to use your hands or a divine touch to create a way).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, my hands shall remain clean and I shall become stronger and stronger, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL
 
DATE: MONDAY DECEMBER 22ND 2025
 
THEME: CONDUCTORS OF THE ANOINTING II
 
MEMORISE: The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Job 17:9
 
READ: Psalms 24:1-5

1  The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
 
MESSAGE

Yesterday, I rnentioned that the hands are conductors of the anointing upon a believer's head. What a believer does with his or her hands can determine how the Holy Spirit will operate. In Exodus 17:8-13, when Moses lifted up his hands on a hilltop, Israel prevailed over their enemies; however, when he becarne tired and dropped his hands, Israel started losing. In Exodus 14:21- 28, Moses' hands did something extraordinary; He stretched his hand over the sea, a strong east wind blew, and a way was created where there was none before. The east wind is another reference for the Holy Spirit in the Bible. This means that a believer's hands can determine how the Holy Spirit moves.
In 1981, after I had just become the General Overseer of RCCG, I travelled to lfewara, my hometown in South-West Nigeria. Then, there was no direct road linking lfe, a major city in the South-West region, to lfewara. To get to Ifewara, one would have to take a route through llesha, a smaller city within the region, making it an extra 70-kilometre journey. When I eventually got to my hometown, I told my people to make a request to God, and they asked for a motorable road linking lfewara to Ife. I asked them where exactly they wanted the road to be built, and they pointed it out. I lifted my hand and said, "In the name of Jesus, let there be a road." Six months later, the government decided to build a road from lfe to lfewara. There was no logical or political reason to do so, and they didn't build it to get votes because it was during a military regime; they built it because God found a hand that He could use to create a way where there was none.
Beloved, God needs your hands to perform great miracles on the earth. Psalm 24:4 says that only those who have clean hands can ascend unto the Lord's hill. Are your hands clean enough for God to use? Can He use them as channels to do His will on earth? You must not put your hands into anything that has an appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22). Don't use your hands to give or collect bribes; it will grieve the Holy Spirit. Don't use them to engage in fornication or doctor figures to illegally enrich yourself; that will also grieve the Holy Spirit. Make your hands available and usable to God so that He can d mighty works through them.
 
PRAYER POINT

Father, my hands are available for Your use now and always.
 
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Peter 1-5, 2 Peter 1-3
 
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. 
 
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. The hands
2. Samson
3. Electric wires
4. He had a casual handshake with the author.
5. By placing more demand on it through laying hands on the sick.

Objective Questions

1. According to the devotional, what part of the human body acts as the conductor of the anointing?
A. The head
B. The hands
C. The feet
D. The voice

2. Which biblical character is mentioned as having torn a lion in half with his bare hands after the anointing came on him?
A. David
B. Paul
C. Samson
D. Peter

3. In the analogy used in the message, if the anointed person's head is like an electricity generator, what are the hands compared to?
A. Light bulbs
B. Power switches
C. Electric wires
D. Batteries

4. What caused the man in the bookstore to be healed of his long-term backache?
A. He listened to the author singing choruses.
B. He read one of the books the author was picking.
C. He had a casual handshake with the author.
D. He laid hands on himself while the author prayed.

5. How does the author suggest a believer can make the anointing upon their life grow?
A. By withdrawing from people to stay holy.
B. By placing more demand on it through laying hands on the sick.
C. By only singing and never acting.
D. By avoiding difficult tasks until the anointing is "bigger."

Prayer Points on "CONDUCTORS OF THE ANOINTING I"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of being a vessel for Your power; thank You for the anointing on my head and the grace to be a conductor of Your virtue, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have allowed the anointing upon my life to remain dormant; forgive me for being hesitant to lay hands on the sick or do Your work, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of fear and spiritual weakness; grace me to tear every "lion" of the enemy and overcome every Goliath standing in my way by Your power, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with the sick, the oppressed, or those in need, grant me the spiritual strength to stretch out my hands and release Your healing flow, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to spend quality time in fellowship with You; help me to stay under Your oil so that my cup will always run over and my hands will never be empty of power, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual idleness; give me the courage to put the anointing to use, so that as I lay hands on others, Your grace in my life will grow even more, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a sensitive and selfless heart; teach me to be a conductor of miracles even in casual handshakes and daily interactions, bringing relief to those in pain, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace for my hands to move only at the impulse of Your love; I refuse to let the power You have placed in me go to waste while the harvest is white, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to be a diligent reaper in Your field; keep me consecrated, disciplined, and focused on finishing the work You have sent me to do, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you need the anointing to flow through your hands for a miracle or a breakthrough right now).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have anointed my head and empowered my hands, and by Your grace, I will be a profitable conductor of Your power, 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 DECEMBER 21ST 2025
 
THEME: CONDUCTORS OF THE ANOINTING I
 
MEMORISE: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runne th over.
Psalm 23:5
 
READ: John 4:34-38

34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.

38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.
 
MESSAGE

As we see in today's memory verse, God places the anointing on a man's head. However, a man's hands are the conductors of that anointing. In 1 Samuel 17:34-37, David smote the lion and the bear with his hands. With his hand also, he held the sling that brought Goliath down (1 Samuel 17:49). In Judges 14:5-6, Samson was going down to Timnath when a lion roared at him. The anointing came on him, and he tore the lion in half with his bare hands. In Judges 15:14-15, it was also Samson's hands that grabbed the jawbone of an ass and turned it into a weapon of mass destruction.
 
An anointed person's head is like an electricity generator, and the fellow's hands can be likened to wires that conduct electricity to where it is needed. The anointing on a person's head determines the power the fellow carries in his or her hands. One day, I was in a store abroad buying books, and as is my custom, I was singing choruses while picking the books off the shelves. After a while, a man came to me smiling, and he said, "It must be such a lovely day, seeing how happily you are singing." I laughed and shook his hand because he had extended it for a handshake. As he turned to leave, he exclaimed, What just happened? It is gone!" Apparently, he had been suffering a backache for years, but as he shook my hand, the pain disappeared. A casual handshake resulted in a miracle because my hands conducted the anointing upon my head into the needed vessel.
Beloved, you need God's anointing upon your head if you want His power to flow through your hands. You must spend quality time in fellowship with God so that He will anoint you. When God anoints you, you will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover. As a believer, your hands must be actively doing God's work. When you see sick people, lay hands on them. Don't withdraw your hands from doing God's work because the anointing you carry will remain dormant if your hands are not taking it to where it is needed. The more you lay hands on the sick, the more demand you will place on the anointing upon your life, and the more it will grow. As the anointing upon your life grows, God will trust you to handle bigger things because He knows that your hands will deliver the things that He wants to do.
 
REFLECTION

Are your hands actively doing God's work?
 
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: James 1-5
 
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. It will not return to Him until it has finished its assignment.
2. The dove Noah sent out after the flood.
3. Immersing yourself in the word so it fills every part of your being.
4. Meditation
5. Honor the word and obey it completely.

Objective Questions on "IT IS SETTLED"

1. According to the devotional, what happens when God sends His word on an errand?
A. It might be hindered by human disobedience.
B. It returns to Him for further instructions.
C. It will not return to Him until it has finished its assignment.
D. It only works if the person is already wealthy.

2. What biblical analogy is used to illustrate the word of God not finding a resting place in the heart?
A. The lion in the streets.
B. The dove Noah sent out after the flood.
C. The mustard seed in the garden.
D. The seasons of summer and winter.

3. How does the author define being rich in God's word?
A. Having many bibles in different translations.
B. Knowing only a few powerful verses.
C. Immersing yourself in the word so it fills every part of your being.
D. Giving a thousand burnt offerings.

4. According to the message, what spiritual activity is compared to a cook marinating meat in seasonings?
A. Fasting
B. Meditation
C. Evangelism
D. Singing hymns

5. What must a believer do to ensure God backs up the word when they speak it into a situation?
A. Speak with a very loud voice.
B. Honor the word and obey it completely.
C. Wait for someone else to confirm the word.
D. Memorize the entire book of Psalms.

Prayer Points on "IT IS SETTLED"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for the privilege of relationship with You; thank You for Your word that is forever settled in heaven and for the grace to see it settled in my life, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy in every area where I have made choices based on my own understanding rather than Your word; forgive me for not giving Your word a conducive resting place in my heart, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of spiritual shallow-mindedness; grace me to value Your word above all material gain and to be rich in the knowledge of Your statutes, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, whenever I am faced with difficult options, sickness, or lack, grant me the spiritual strength to stand on Your promises and refuse any report that contradicts Your word, in Jesus' name.

5. Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to marinate my heart in Your word through daily meditation; help me to make choices today that align with Your truth to guarantee a glorious tomorrow, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, cure me of spiritual laziness; help me to immerse myself in Your word daily so that I can speak with authority and accomplish great and mighty things for Your glory, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a heart that is a home for Your word; teach me to use Your word to settle negative issues in the lives of others and expand Your Kingdom, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to obey Your word completely so that my life becomes a testimony; I refuse to be a mere spectator of Your power, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every temptation to doubt God's word; keep me holy, disciplined, and focused on the sword of the Spirit in all my ways, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Ask God to settle a specific area of your life—health, finances, or family—by the power of His spoken word).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe that as Your word dwells in me richly, every storm in my life is settled, and I will not fail to see Your promises fulfilled, 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 20TH 2025


THEME: IT IS SETTLED


MEMORISE: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16


READ: Psalms 33:8-9
8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

9 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.


MESSAGE
Whenever God speaks, whatever He says is final (Psalm 119:89). Isaiah 55:1 0-11 makes it clear that when God sends His word on an errand, it will not return to Him until it has finished its assignment.

This means that if God sends His word to a fellow and that fellow refuses to accept it, that word will go to someone else because God's word cannot, and will not, return to Him without accomplishing what it has been sent to do.

Now, if this same word dwells in your heart, you can use it to accomplish great and mighty things to the glory of God. You can tell sicknesses to disappear from your life and the lives of others, and they will disappear. You can command poverty to leave, and it will leave.

To settle negative issues with God's word, however, you must allow His word to settle fully in your heart. When something settles somewhere, it has found a conducive resting place there. When Noah sent out a dove after the flood, the Bible says that the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned to the ark (Genesis 8:9). Until you make room for God's word in your heart, it cannot settle in you. God's word will settle difficult situations in your life and the lives of others if you let it dwell richly in your heart. People are often called rich because they have lots of money. Those who have only a few thousands in their bank accounts cannot claim to be rich. Similarly, you cannot claim to be rich in God's word when you know only a few verses in the Bible. You must immerse yourself in God's word and allow it to fill every part of your being by reading and studying it daily. Never be satisfied with yesterday's revelation; seek to know God's word anew daily. His word will dwell richly in you as you meditate on it.

When a cook wants a lump of meat to fully absorb some seasonings, he or she will soak the meat in the seasonings for hours to marinate it before cooking. This is what meditation does; it marinates your heart in God's word and makes you rich in it.

Beloved, let God's word dwell richly in you and honor it at all times by obeying it completely. This way, whenever you speak it into any situation, God will surely back it up.


KEY POINT
You will accomplish great things with God's word when you allow His word to dwell richly in you.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Hebrews 11-13


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 11: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD
1 Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring,
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.

Chorus
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.

2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.

3 Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.

4 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.

5 Standing on the promises I shall not fall,
List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call.
Resting in my Savior as my All in all,
Standing on the promises of God.

Correct Answers

1. C
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B

Objective Questions

1. According to the memorise verse in Galatians 6:7, why should a person not be deceived?
A. Because the church is the one that heals.
B. Because evil companions corrupt good manners.
C. Because God is not mocked and a man reaps what he sows.
D. Because seven demons are stronger than one.

2. In the story shared by the author, what was the man's argument for why he stopped coming to church after his healing?
A. He said he found a better hospital to attend.
B. He claimed that since he was already well, there was no need to keep coming back.
C. He said the sermons were too long for him to sit through.
D. He claimed the church did not actually play a part in his healing.

3. According to Matthew 12:43-45, what does a demon do if it returns to a host and finds the person has decided they don't need God anymore?
A. it leaves permanently because the house is empty.
B. It tries to heal the person again to gain their trust.
C. It invites seven other demons stronger than itself to possess the fellow.
D. It waits by the roadside to ask for help.

4. What advice does Proverbs 3:5-7 give regarding how we should relate to our own understanding?
A. We should use it to direct our own paths.
B. We should lean not unto it but trust in the Lord with all our heart.
C. We should be wise in our own eyes to depart from evil.
D. We should use it to find the best Christian spouse.

5. What does the author conclude about people who think they can use God deceitfully and then turn their backs on Him?
A. They eventually find success in other fields.
B. They always end up regretting their actions.
C. They are able to maintain their miracles through own understanding.
D. They receive a crown because they fought valiantly.

Prayer Points on "YOU CAN NOT CHEAT GOD"

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

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

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

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

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

6. Father, cure me of spiritual shortsightedness; let me never see You as just a means to an end or a temporary hospital, but as my eternal Lord and Savior, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, give me a selfless heart that seeks Your face and not just Your hand; help me to remain rooted in You even after I have received my miracle, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I receive the grace to remain consistent in Your house; let my life be permanently occupied by Your Spirit so that no returning demon finds space in me, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to overcome every temptation to be deceitful in my walk with You; keep me holy, disciplined, and sincere in my service to Your Kingdom, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Ask God for the grace to never turn your back on Him after a breakthrough and to deliver you from any condition that is worse than the first).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will not fail, mock You, or lose my reward, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY DECEMBER 19TH 2025


THEME: YOU CAN NOT CHEAT GOD


MEMORISE: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7


READ: Proverbs 3:5-7
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.


MESSAGE
Years ago, a man who was completely stiff was brought to the RCCG headquarters; he couldn't move his hands or bend down. We asked him if he would give his life to Jesus, and he did. We prayed a simple prayer, and immediately, he was healed. He was able to kneel, raise his hands, clap, and move his body in ways he couldn't do before. For about two weeks, he was regular at church services, but after that, he stopped coming. We decided to follow him up, so we visited him at home and asked why he had not been coming to church. He responded by asking us if it was the church that healed him. We told him, "Of course not; it was God, but He used the church." Then He said, "What then is the problem? If you go to a hospital and you get well, won't you go home? I came to your church, and I got healed. There is no need for me to keep coming back." We eventually left him alone, and some months later, as I was driving by, I saw him by the roadside in a worse condition than he was before his initial healing. This time not only was his entire body stiff, his mouth was wide open, and saliva was dripping uncontrollably from it.

One thing about demons is that they don't rest. When a demon's host runs to God and gets delivered from the demon, after some time, it will return to see the state of the fellow. If it sees that the fellow, having received his or her miracle, has decided that he or she doesn't need God again, it will invite seven more demons that are stronger than it to possess the fellow again. Eventually, the fellow who thought that he or she could use God just to get healed will realize that his or her case has become worse (Matthew 12:43-45).

Some men who are living wayward lives join churches because they want to get married to good Christian ladies. However, they often discover, after getting married, that they have been deceived into marrying someone like themselves who is not genuinely born-again, and also came to the church to look for a Christian husband.

Beloved, in my over 50 years of walking with God, I have discovered that people who think that they can use God and turn their backs on Him always regret it. Never be like such people!


KEY POINT
Those who try to use God deceitfully always end up regretting their actions.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Hebrews 9-10


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. They bring forth much fruit.
2. Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
3. 1 Kings 17:4-6
4. He did not like one of the sermons the author had preached.
5. He was seen at the author's house with a car that had no spare tyre.

Objective Questions

1. According to the memorise verse in John 15:5, what is the result of a person abiding in Christ and Christ abiding in them?
A. They shall be fed twice daily.
B. They bring forth much fruit.
C. They will own at least 14 cars.
D. They shall be confessed before the Father.

2. In the bible reading of Matthew 10:28, who are we instructed to fear?
A. Them which kill the body but are not able to kill the soul.
B. The baker who decides to stop supplying bread.
C. Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
D. The people in power in our country.

3. What biblical reference did the author use to support his decision to feed convention attendees twice daily?
A. John 15:5
B. Colossians 1:16-17
C. Matthew 10:30
D. 1 Kings 17:4-6

4. What was the reason the young baker gave for deciding to stop supplying bread for the convention?
A. His vehicles broke down on the way to the session.
B. He did not have enough money to buy flour.
C. He did not like one of the sermons the author had preached.
D. He discovered that all of his car tyres were flat.

5. Based on the message, what happened to the man who used to have at least 14 cars after he took God for granted?
A. He became a more successful baker.
B. He was seen at the author's house with a car that had no spare tyre.
C. He volunteered to feed the sparrows instead of the people.
D. He was confessed before the Father in heaven.

Prayer Points on "DONT TAKE GOD FOR GRANTED"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. My personal prayer point: (Ask God for a heart of humility and the grace never to assume that He cannot do without you, but to realize you are nothing without Him).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will not fail or lose my reward, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY DECEMBER 18TH 2025


THEME: DONT TAKE GOD FOR GRANTED


MEMORISE: l am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:5


READ: Matthew 10:28-33
28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.


MESSAGE
When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I decided that everyone who attends our annual conventions would be fed by God during the conventions. I made the decision by faith as I was a pastor and did not have a secular job. I announced that everyone would be fed twice daily during conventions and I showed them 1 Kings 17:4-6 where God fed Elijah twice daily. One of the young men in the church, a baker, volunteered to provide us with bread for breakfast during our conventions, and he did this consistently for some years. One year, however, he decided that he would stop supplying bread because he didn't like one of the sermons I had preached, but he didn't inform me of his decision.

During one of the morning sessions that year, we sang and praised God until around 11am as we waited for bread to arrive; however, no bread was supplied. Around noon, I sent for him and asked, "What happened? Did the vehicles bringing the bread break down on the way here?" He said, "No". Then, I asked him what the problem was, and he replied, "I am not bringing bread anymore." I Immediately, sent for my wife and asked her, "How much do we have for the evening meal?" We gathered the money together and bought bread for breakfast. Somehow, God helped us to overcome the situation. Years later, I woke up one morning and saw the young baker in front of my house. I asked him, "What can I do for you? You are here very early." He replied, "I could have come earlier, but I discovered that one of my car's tyres was flat." I asked him, "What about the spare tyre?" He said that he had none. This was a man who used to have at least 14 cars.

Beloved, don't think that you can take God for granted because He is doing some great things through you now. Don't think that He cannot do without you; in contrast, it is you who cannot do anything without Him and will be nothing without Him, as we see in today's memory verse. Only foolish people will take the people in power in their country for granted. Therefore, imagine taking the One who is in control of the entire universe (Colossians 1:16-17) for granted. God is way bigger than you, so if you have been taking Him for granted in any way or you have not been honoring Him as you should, repent now.


KEY POINT
Don't ever take God for granted; you are nothing without Him.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Hebrews 5-8


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.

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

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

Correct Answers

1. Its glory shall be greater than that of the former house.
2. Saul had done foolishly and had not kept the commandment of the Lord.
3. The effort required to remain at the top.
4. They might soon lose their edge and become irrelevant.
5. Fasting, praying, studying the Bible, and preaching more sermons.

Objective Questions

1. According to the memorise verse in Haggai 2:9, what is the Lord's promise regarding the "latter house"?
A. It shall be filled with silver and gold.
B. Its foundations will be stronger than the former house.
C. Its glory shall be greater than that of the former house.
D. It will be a place of war and triumph over the enemy.

2. What was the specific reason Samuel gave to King Saul for the Lord withdrawing His support and terminating his kingdom?
A. Saul became too proud and lifted himself above the people.
B. Saul had failed to anoint David as the next king.
C. Saul had done foolishly and had not kept the commandment of the Lord.
D. Saul had not built a house for the Lord's ark.

3. According to the message, what is generally more rigorous than the effort required to get to the top?
A. The effort required to win a boxing championship.
B. The effort required to acquire more material wealth.
C. The effort required to remain at the top.
D. The effort required to network with other experts.

4. What is the devotional's conclusion regarding a successful person who relaxes, believing they are "the best"?
A. They will maintain their influence due to their past achievements.
B. They might soon lose their edge and become irrelevant.
C. They will receive peace from the Lord of hosts.
D. They will find it easy to adapt to new circumstances.

5. As God continued to take the author higher in ministry, what did he indicate he increased in to maintain his upward trajectory?
A. Acquiring new cars and wealth.
B. Fasting, praying, studying the Bible, and preaching more sermons.
C. Delegating most of his duties to his followers.
D. Engaging in more rigorous physical exercise and diet.

Prayer PointsPrayer Points on "DON'T BECOME AN EX-CHAMPION"

1. Father, I thank You that the glory of my latter house shall be greater than of the former, and that You have promised me peace, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for the grace to never become a "has-been" or an "ex-champion"; let my future always be greater than my past, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I pray for deliverance from the spirit of foolishness and disobedience that cost King Saul his kingdom; help me to keep all Your commandments, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, cure me of spiritual and physical laziness; I receive the strength to work harder to maintain the heights You have brought me to, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I refuse to relax or lose my edge after success; grant me the zeal to continually pursue excellence and remain relevant for Your Kingdom, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I receive the grace to increase my level of prayer, fasting, Bible study, and hard work as You take me higher, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, give me the wisdom to continually acquire more knowledge and network with experts, ensuring I always maintain an upward trajectory, in Jesus' name.

8. I reject the spirit of stagnation and retrogression; I will not become irrelevant, but I will continue to ascend in influence and impact, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, empower me to resist the temptation to become comfortable in my current success; keep me disciplined, focused, and hungry for more of You, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention the specific decisions facing you right now where you need divine wisdom to choose correctly).

11. Thank You, Father, for I believe You have heard me, and by Your grace, I will not fail or lose my reward, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

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