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Objective Questions

1. According to Isaiah 40:31, what is the promise for those who wait upon the Lord?
A. They shall become rich and famous.
B. They shall renew their strength; mount up with wings as eagles; run and not be weary; walk and not faint.
C. They shall never experience sickness.
D. They shall live to see their grandchildren.

2. In Luke 1:6-7, what was the condition of Zachariah and Elisabeth that seemed impossible?
A. They were both blind and deaf.
B. They had no child because Elisabeth was barren, and they were both well stricken in years.
C. They were living in poverty and famine.
D. They had been exiled from their homeland.

3. According to Daniel 7:9-10, what title is given to God that emphasizes His ageless nature?
A. The Almighty God.
B. The King of kings.
C. The Ancient of Days.
D. The Lion of the tribe of Judah.

4. What does Romans 4:19 say about Sarah's womb when God promised her a child?
A. It was healthy and strong.
B. It was as good as dead.
C. It was filled with pain.
D. It was too small to carry a child.

5. According to Joshua 14:6-12, at what age did Caleb ask for a mountain because his strength was preserved?
A. 40 years old.
B. 60 years old.
C. 80 years old.
D. 100 years old.

Prayer Points on "THE AGELESS GOD"

1. Father, I thank You for being the Ageless God, the Ancient of Days whose strength never diminishes and whose mercies are new every morning, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed age, past failures, or missed opportunities to make me doubt Your power to renew and restore, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, just as You renewed the strength of Caleb at 80 years old, renew my strength today. Let me be as strong at 80 as in my childhood, and let me possess every mountain You have promised me, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, like Zachariah and Elisabeth, I bring before You every dead situation in my life—barren wombs, dead dreams, expired opportunities, and withered hopes. Ageless One please step in and bring forth life, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, You made Sarah's womb, which was as good as dead, bring forth a child. I pray for everyone who is well stricken in years but still trusting You for a miracle. Let the impossible become possible, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I wait on You. Renew my strength and cause me to mount up with wings as an eagle. Let me run without weariness and walk without fainting, no matter how long the journey, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, for every area where I feel too old to start again, too late to be fruitful, or too tired to continue, send Your ageless power to revitalize me. Let me experience a new lease of life, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, You never grow old, and Your strength never fails. I receive supernatural vitality for my body, mind, and spirit. Let me not be limited by the natural process of aging, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for every believer who has given up because of age or prolonged waiting. Let them encounter the Ageless God today and receive a testimony that will silence their mockers, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you feel depleted, aged, or beyond hope—health, ministry, career, family—and ask the Ageless God to renew and restore you).

11. Thank You, Father, for being the same yesterday, today, and forever. I receive my renewal, my miracle, and my fresh 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: SATURDAY MAY 30TH 2026


THEME: THE AGELESS GOD


MEMORISE: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength ; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31


READ: Luke 1:6-7
6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.


Luke 1:57-64
57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.



MESSAGE
God is unlimited by time, and as such, He doesn't grow old. In Daniel 7:9-10, He is referred to as the Ancient of Days. He existed before the beginning of time and created time in itself. As He doesn't age, it means that His strength never diminishes.

Isaiah 40:28-31 tells us that God is never tired. A young man can wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and strong, but he will be tired by the end of the day and will need to sleep. God, however, can never become tired. In fact, He never sleeps nor slumbers (Psalm 121:4). As the Ageless God, He is eternally new, and His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23). By His mercies, He can strengthen the weary, bring seemingly dead situations back to life, and restore lost opportunities.

In today's Bible reading, we see the Ageless God at work in the lives of Zachariah and Elisabeth. The couple were well stricken in years and had no hope that they could ever have a child again. When the Ageless One stepped into their case, however, He made their old bodies become new. Elisabeth received vitality and strength in her womb, and she became pregnant. No matter how old a thing is, when the Ageless One steps into it, He can make it as good as new. He did it for Sarah when He caused her womb, which was as good as dead (Romans 4:19), to bring forth a child. If you feel like you cannot be successful because you missed an opportunity in the past, or that you are too old to be fruitful, I pray in the name of Jesus that the Ageless One will visit you today. He will give you a new lease of life and cause you to be fruitful.

Caleb also experienced the ageless power of the Ageless God. At 80 years old, his strength remained as it had been when he was 40 and was sent to spy on the land of Canaan. An 80-year-old man asked for a mountain because his strength had been preserved (Joshua 14:6- 12). Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, regardless of how aged they may be.

Beloved, if there is any area in your life where you feel like your strength has been depleted or you cannot bear fruit again, I pray that the Ageless God will renew your vitality and cause you to do the impossible, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
The Ageless God can renew the age and strength of those who wait on Him.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Job 13-16


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. Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
2. B. He will give them rest for their souls, and His yoke is easy and His burden light.
3. B. His car for one day because he needed it for work.
4. B. Their attachment to material things and love for the world.
5. B. What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?

Objective Questions

1. According to Galatians 5:1, what are believers urged to stand fast in, and what should they avoid?
A. Stand fast in their own righteousness, and avoid the law.
B. Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
C. Stand fast in good works, and avoid temptation.
D. Stand fast in church traditions, and avoid false prophets.

2. In Matthew 11:28-30, what does Jesus promise to those who come to Him?
A. He will give them wealth and long life.
B. He will give them rest for their souls, and His yoke is easy and His burden light.
C. He will make them rulers over many cities.
D. He will give them a new name and a new family.

3. In the testimony about the young man who claimed to have surrendered all to God, what did he hesitate to give up when asked?
A. His house.
B. His car for one day because he needed it for work.
C. His savings.
D. His time for evangelism.

4. According to the devotional, what often keeps people in bondage even after Jesus has set them free?
A. Lack of prayer and fasting.
B. Their attachment to material things and love for the world.
C. Not attending church regularly.
D. Not reading the Bible every day.

5. What does Mark 8:36-37 say about the value of a person's soul compared to the wealth of the world?
A. Wealth is more valuable than the soul.
B. What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?
C. The soul can be redeemed with money.
D. The soul is less important than material possessions.

Prayer Points on "DON'T REMAIN IN BONDAGE"

1. Father, I thank You for the liberty wherewith Christ has made me free. Thank You for breaking every chain of bondage over my life, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have clung to the things of the world, allowed materialism to keep me in chains, or failed to surrender all to You, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I receive the grace to stand fast in the freedom You have given me. Let me not become entangled again with the yoke of bondage, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I come to You with all my burdens and heavy loads. Give me rest for my soul, and let me take Your yoke that is easy and Your burden that is light, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, deliver me from the love of money, possessions, and worldly attachments that keep me in captivity. Let my heart be fully surrendered to You, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, help me to let go of anything that keeps me in chains—whether it is a habit, a relationship, a possession, or a secret sin. Give me the strength to release it all to You, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I pray for everyone who is still in bondage even though Jesus has unlocked their cell. Open their eyes to see that freedom requires letting go of the world and embracing total surrender, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, according to 1 John 2:15-17, let the love of the Father be in me, not the love of the world. Let me not choose the temporary riches of the devil over the eternal liberty that Christ offers, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I cry out for deliverance from every form of bondage in my life—spiritual, financial, emotional, or physical. Set me free by Your mighty power, and let me walk in complete liberty, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any specific attachment, material possession, or worldly affection that is keeping you from experiencing full freedom in Christ, and ask God for grace to surrender it).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my prayer. I believe I am free indeed, and I will not return to bondage, 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 MAY 29TH 2026


THEME: DONT REMAIN IN BONDAGE


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


READ: Matthew 11:28-30
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.


MESSAGE
Years ago, a young man heard me preach on the importance of surrendering all to God, then came to me saying, "Daddy, I have surrendered all to God now." I smiled and responded, "Praise God! This means that we would be able to borrow your car because we want to go somewhere tomorrow for an assignment, and we had been wondering how we would transport ourselves." He replied, "Ha! Tomorrow is Monday and I must go to work." I said, "| know. We just want to borrow your car for one day." He then said, "Ha!" I smiled and said, "My son, we don't need your car. I just wanted you to know that you have not surrendered everything to God as you claimed."

Sometimes, what keeps people in bondage is their attachment to material things. If Jesus sets a fellow free from Satan and the bondage of sin, and the fellow still clings to the things of the world, he or she will remain in bondage even though Jesus has 'unlocked his or her cell’.

Galatians 5:1 urges you to stand fast in the freedom Jesus has given you so that you will not become entangled again with the yoke of bondage. To receive freedom, all you have to do is come to Jesus, but remaining free is a huge responsibility that requires you to stand fast in your liberty.

In today's Bible reading, Jesus encouraged everyone who is experiencing bondage to bring their burdens to Him so He can give them rest. It is important to understand that God doesn't force liberty on people. This means that you must be willing to receive His freedom and stay in it.

Anyone who loves the things of this world has chosen to remain in the devil's captivity because the love of the Father will not be in the fellow. Such a person cannot walk in liberty and cannot abide with God forever (1 John 2:15-17).

Beloved, there is no benefit at all from associating with the devil. The riches that the devil promises those who serve him keeps them in bondage and actually robs them of their soul, which is far more valuable than all the wealth in the world (Mark 8:36-37). You must be willing to let go of anything that keeps you in chains and cry out to God for deliverance. If you are currently experiencing bondage in any part of your life, I pray that the Lord will deliver you by His mighty power, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Those who love the things of the world cannot walk in God's liberty.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Job 9-12


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 23: ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
1 All to Jesus I surrender
All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him
In His presence daily live

Chorus
I surrender all
I surrender all
All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all

2 All to Jesus I surrender
Only at Your feet I bow
Worldly pleasures all forsaken
Fill me with Your love and power

3 All to Jesus I surrender
Burn in me now, sacred flame
Be my joy and my salvation
Glory, glory to Your name

4 All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all

5 All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to You, my blessed Savior
I surrender all

Correct Answers

1. B. He will strengthen, help, and uphold them with His righteous right hand.
2. B. She had only a handful of meal in a barrel and a little oil in a cruse, and was planning to eat one last meal with her son and die.
3. B. Make him a little cake first, then after make for herself and her son.
4. B. The barrel of meal did not waste, and the cruse of oil did not fail until the drought ended.
5. B. The same God who calms heated situations can turn around any difficult circumstance for good.

Objective Questions

1. According to Isaiah 41:10, what does God promise to do for those who fear not?
A. He will give them wealth and long life.
B. He will strengthen, help, and uphold them with His righteous right hand.
C. He will remove all their enemies from before them.
D. He will give them a new name and a new home.

2. In 1 Kings 17:8-15, what was the condition of the widow of Zarephath when Elijah first met her?
A. She had plenty of food and was hosting a feast.
B. She had only a handful of meal in a barrel and a little oil in a cruse, and was planning to eat one last meal with her son and die.
C. She was wealthy and refused to help the prophet.
D. She had sent her son away to find food in another city.

3. What did Elijah ask the widow to do first, according to the passage?
A. Prepare a feast for all the people in the city.
B. Make him a little cake first, then after make for herself and her son.
C. Sell her remaining oil to buy more flour.
D. Gather all the widows in the city to hear God's word.

4. What miracle occurred as a result of the widow's obedience?
A. Her son was raised from the dead immediately.
B. The barrel of meal did not waste, and the cruse of oil did not fail until the drought ended.
C. She received a large sum of money from the king.
D. Elijah multiplied her sticks into firewood.

5. What lesson does the devotional draw from the story of the widow of Zarephath?
A. God only helps those who are wealthy and influential.
B. The same God who calms heated situations can turn around any difficult circumstance for good.
C. Miracles only happen when there is a famine.
D. Widows should not be expected to help prophets.

Prayer Points on "HE WILL BRING CALM"

1. Father, I thank You for Your promise that I should not fear because You are with me. Thank You for being my God, my strength, my help, and the One who upholds me with Your righteous right hand, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed anxiety, fear, and worry to overwhelm me in the midst of heated situations, instead of trusting in Your power to bring calm, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, just as You cooled the temperature for the author in the UK from 40 to 28 degrees, I pray that You will cool every heated situation in my life—financial, marital, health, and career—and bring peace and relief, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, like the widow of Zarephath who had only one meal left and was about to die, I bring before You every situation that seems hopeless and desperate. Let Your word of provision and multiplication turn my last meal into a never-ending supply, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I pray for everyone who is in a tight corner, besieged by enemies, or facing economic hardship like Samaria. Send Your word through Your servants to turn the situation around, and let abundance replace scarcity overnight, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I receive the grace to obey Your instructions even when they seem unreasonable or costly. Like the widow, let my act of faith open the door for supernatural provision and calm, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, You make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Make a way for me in every difficult situation where I see no way out. Let calm be established in every storm-tossed area of my life, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for those who have lost hope because of prolonged suffering—widows, orphans, the unemployed, and the sick. Send an Elijah to them with a word of hope and a miracle of provision, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, let every siege of the enemy over my life be broken. Let every tight corner become an open door, and let me testify of Your goodness as You bring me out of heated situations into calm and victory, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific heated situations—health crises, financial pressure, family conflict, or spiritual attacks—and ask God to bring calm and turn them around for good).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my cry. I believe You are bringing calm to every storm in my life, and I will sing of Your faithfulness, 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 MAY 28TH 2026


THEME: HE WILL BRING CALM


MEMORISE: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isajah 41:10


READ: 1 Kings 17:8-15
8 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,

9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.

10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.

11 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.

12 And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.

13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

14 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth.

15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.

16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.



MESSAGE
In 2022, I travelled to the UK at a time when the temperature there was over 40 degrees Celsius. When I arrived there, I told my Daddy, "I have travelled to countries in winter, and you brought summer there because I asked You to. This time, it is summer, and the heat is excessive. Can you please cool the temperature down for me?" After I prayed, the temperature where I was dropped from 40 to 28 degrees before the next morning, and throughout my stay there, Daddy kept things cool. If you are experiencing unbearable heat in any area of your life, I pray that my Daddy will make things cool for you, in Jesus' name.

In 2 Kings 6:24-33, things were very heated in Samaria because an enemy king had besieged the land. Food and commodities were really expensive, and the inhabitants of the land could not leave to seek help because the enemy had surrounded them. The economy got so bad that mothers began to eat their children. When the situation got really unbearable, God released His word through Elisha to turn things around. He said that by the next day, Samaria's heated economic situation would become cool and food would become cheap. By the next day, food items that were scarce and expensive became cheap and readily available, and the inhabitants of the nation had more than enough (2 Kings 7:16-1 7).

The widow of Zarephath was another person who found herself in a heated situation. First of all, her husband died, and then there was a famine in the land, which made life unbearable for her and her son. Things got so bad that she had only one meal left, which she planned to eat with her son and await death. However, my Daddy, who hears the cry of the helpless and knows how to calm heated situations, sent Elijah to her. At the word of the prophet, her last meal became the first of many miraculous meals throughout the famine, as we see in today's Bible reading.

Beloved, do not be anxious or worried if you find yourself in any difficult situation. The same God who makes a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:19) will bring you out of heated situations and establish calm in your life. I pray that God will turn things around for your good in any area of your life where you might have found yourself in a tight corner, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please send help to me and turn around every heated situation in my life for good, in Jesus’ name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Job 5-8


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 29: WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER ATTENDETH
1 When peace like a river attended my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul

Refrain:
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul

2 My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh, my soul

3 And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul

Correct Answers

1. B. He grew in favour both with the LORD and also with men.
2. B. It shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous.
3. B. That they may have an unforgettable divine encounter that will transform their lives for good.
4. B. They will keep godly companies and not be companions of fools.
5. B. They should know God, love His ways, stay on the path of righteousness, and have a longing for Him in their hearts.

Objective Questions

1. According to 1 Samuel 2:26, in what ways did the child Samuel grow?
A. He grew in wealth and social status.
B. He grew in favour both with the LORD and also with men.
C. He grew in physical stature only.
D. He grew in knowledge of the law.

2. In Psalm 125:3, what does the Scripture say about the rod of the wicked?
A. It shall rest upon the lot of the righteous forever.
B. It shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous.
C. It shall be broken into pieces.
D. It shall be given to the children of the wicked.

3. According to the prayer points provided, what specific request is made for children on Children's Day?
A. That they may receive material gifts and celebrations.
B. That they may have an unforgettable divine encounter that will transform their lives for good.
C. That they may excel in their academic studies.
D. That they may travel to other countries.

4. What is asked regarding godly companies for children in the prayer points?
A. They will be left alone to make their own choices.
B. They will keep godly companies and not be companions of fools.
C. They will only associate with wealthy friends.
D. They will avoid all friendships.

5. According to the prayer points, what should be the spiritual outcome for children regarding their relationship with God?
A. They should fear God because of punishment.
B. They should know God, love His ways, stay on the path of righteousness, and have a longing for Him in their hearts.
C. They should only obey their parents without understanding.
D. They should focus on their careers first before serving God.

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 MAY 27TH 2026


THEME: PRAYERS FOR CHILDREN


MEMORISE: And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men. 1 Samuel 2:26


READ: Psalms 125:3-5
3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.


Prayers:
1. Father, I thank You for the gift of children in my family, local assembly, community, and indeed all over the world.

2. Father, as we celebrate Children's Day today, let all the children have an unforgettable divine encounter that will transform their lives for good, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, please help all the children around the world to grow in godly wisdom and stature. May they know You, love Your ways, and stay on the path of righteousness all their lives, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, please create a longing for You in the hearts of all the children around the world. Pour out Your Spirit upon them afresh and let them love You with all their hearts, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, please let Your favour rest on all the children around the world. Open doors of blessings and opportunities to their parents and guardians so that they will be able to provide for their needs.

6. Father, please protect all the children around me from satan's evil plans and surround them with Your angels and a wall of fire.

7. Father, please protect all the children in the world from ungodly addictions. They will not be slaves to lustful desires, sin, or satan, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, please let all the children around me keep godly companies in their schools, churches, and wherever they find themselves. They will not be companions of fools but will be surrounded by wise friends, teachers, and mentors, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, please keep sicknesses and diseases far from all the children around me. May they grow old in good health and strength, in Jesus' name.

10. Father, please position all the children around me in Your purpose at this early stage of their lives. Don't let them wander outside Your will for them, in Jesus' name.

11. Father, please give all the children around me hearts of obedience. May their lives be pleasing to You because they will know Your laws and obey them, in Jesus' name.

12. Your personal prayer points for children all over the world.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Job 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

Correct Answers

1. B. They will be still praising God.
2. B. He fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of His understanding.
3. B. Prayerlessness.
4. C. Thrice daily.
5. A. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 84:4, what is said about those who dwell in the house of the Lord?
A. They shall never experience sorrow.
B. They will be still praising God.
C. They shall be given food and shelter.
D. They will be protected from all enemies.

2. In Isaiah 40:28-31, what does the Scripture say about the everlasting God?
A. He sometimes grows weary and needs rest.
B. He fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of His understanding.
C. He gives power only to the strong and mighty.
D. He renews the strength of the wicked.

3. According to the devotional, what is one of the signs that a believer is relying on his or her own strength?
A. Fasting regularly.
B. Prayerlessness.
C. Giving generous offerings.
D. Attending church services.

4. How many times daily did Daniel pray, according to Daniel 6:10, as mentioned in the devotional?
A. Once daily.
B. Twice daily.
C. Thrice daily.
D. Seven times daily.

5. What does Matthew 26:41 say about the relationship between prayer and temptation?
A. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.
B. Pray only when temptation is strong.
C. Temptation cannot be overcome by prayer.
D. Prayer is optional in the face of temptation.

Prayer Points on "STRENGTH IS NOT ENOUGH II"

1. Father, I thank You for being the everlasting God who never faints nor grows weary. Thank You for the promise that those who wait on You shall renew their strength, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have relied on my own strength, neglected prayer, and made You a spare wheel instead of my first resort, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, cultivate in me a lifestyle of prayer without ceasing. Let me be like David, who stayed awake at night to meditate on Your word and pray, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, give me the grace to pray at all times, even when I do not feel like it. Help me to remember that prayerlessness leaves me weak and vulnerable to the devil's attacks, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, like Daniel, let me pray three times daily without wavering, even in the face of opposition and threats. Let no decree of man stop me from communing with You, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, when I face life's challenges, let my first reaction be to turn to You in prayer, not to rely on my wisdom or strength. Let me always come to Your throne of grace with boldness, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I repent of every time I have tried to solve problems in my own strength before running to You. Teach me to seek Your face first in every decision, big or small, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, as I cultivate a lifestyle of waiting on You in prayer, renew my strength daily. Let me mount up with wings as an eagle, run and not be weary, walk and not faint, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for every believer who has become prayerless and spiritually weak. Revive their prayer life, restore their spiritual fire, and deliver them from the snares of the enemy, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific times of the day or specific challenges where you need to deepen your prayer life, and ask God for discipline and hunger to pray without ceasing).

11. Thank You, Father, for the victory that comes through prayer. I commit to a life of prayer, and I know that You will keep me from falling and present me faultless before Your presence, 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 MAY 26TH 2026


THEME: STRENGTH IS NOT ENOUGH II


MEMORISE: Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.
Psalm 84:4


READ: Isaiah 40:28-31
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, we saw how Peter fell into temptation because he couldn't keep watch in prayer (Matthew 26:40-43). Prayerlessness is one of the signs that a believer is relying on his or her own strength.

Unlike Peter, however, David kept watch day and night in the place of prayer (Psalm 55:17). He often stayed awake at night, spending time with God and meditating on His word (Psalm 63:6, Psalm 119:148). He was so aware of the limitations of his strength that on many occasions in the Bible, he enquired of the Lord to know what He wanted him to do (1 Samuel 23:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:8-9).

However, in 2 Samuel 11, where he obviously didn't enquire of the Lord but rather gave in to lust, he got into a predicament that negatively impacted his lineage (2 Samuel 12:9-12).

Daniel also knew the importance of prayer. He knew how much he needed God in the strange land of Babylon, and the Bible tells us that he prayed thrice daily (Daniel 6:10). Even when a decree was made that nobody should pray to anyone except the king, he was too aware of the limitations of his strength that his first reaction was to open his windows and pray as usual. His response to everything was prayer.

Prayer is so important that the Bible urges us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). The moment you don't feel like praying or see the need to pray is actually the time to pray more intently because prayerlessness can leave a believer in a weak state and cause such a believer to lose his or her spiritual vitality. Once the devil douses a believer's spiritual fire, he can ruin him or her. Praying puts us in a posture of humility before God, where we acknowledge that we cannot do anything without Him, it keeps our hearts tender and reminds us of the limitations of our physical strength. When we cultivate a lifestyle of waiting on God in prayer, we renew our strength daily (Isaiah 40:31) and are able to overcome the devil's temptations (Matthew 2 6:41).

Beloved, how do you respond to life's challenges? Do you always try to solve them with your wisdom and strength first? Do you only run to God when everything you've tried fails? Do not make God a spare wheel in your life; rather, He should always be your first resort.
Cultivate the habit of praying without ceasing, and you will live victoriously all the days of your life, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
When you cultivate a lifestyle of prayer, you will tap into the Lord's strength daily.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Esther 6-10


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

Correct Answers

1. B. Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
2. B. Though all men shall be offended, yet will I never be offended. Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.
3. B. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
4. B. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall.
5. A. Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Objective Questions

1. According to Jeremiah 17:5, what is the curse upon the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his arm?
A. He shall be blessed with wealth and long life.
B. Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
C. He shall be forgiven and restored.
D. He shall be given strength from heaven.

2. In Matthew 26:31-35, what did Peter declare about his loyalty to Jesus?
A. He said he would follow Jesus only if it was convenient.
B. Though all men shall be offended, yet will I never be offended. Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.
C. He said he would deny Jesus to save his own life.
D. He said he would only pray for strength later.

3. According to the devotional, what does Psalm 127:1 say about building a house or keeping a city?
A. Those who build with wisdom will always succeed.
B. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
C. Hard work alone guarantees a successful building project.
D. Only skilled laborers can build a lasting house.

4. What does Isaiah 40:30 say about the strength of youths?
A. They shall never grow weary.
B. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall.
C. They shall renew their strength like eagles.
D. They shall always overcome by their own power.

5. What warning does 1 Corinthians 10:12 give to believers?
A. Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
B. Let everyone boast in their own strength.
C. Stand firm in your own abilities.
D. Trust in your own wisdom and you will succeed.

Prayer Points on "STRENGTH IS NOT ENOUGH"

1. Father, I thank You for the reminder that my own strength is not enough to sustain me. Thank You for being my source of power and victory, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have trusted in my own abilities, skills, or diligence, and forgotten to rely on You completely, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, deliver me from the spirit of overconfidence like Peter, who thought he could stand on his own. Help me to never boast in my own strength but always depend on You, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, except You build the house, we labour in vain. Except You keep the city, our watch is useless. I commit every project, every plan, and every endeavor into Your hands, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I receive the grace to wait on You so that I will renew my strength and soar like an eagle. Let me not faint or fall because I rely on my own power, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I pray for every believer who has become careless in prayer because they feel they are strong enough. Wake them up, and let them return to the place of dependence on You, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I reject the curse of trusting in man or in flesh. Let my heart never depart from You. Put all my trust in God alone, so that I will be blessed and not cursed, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, help me to heed the warning of 1 Corinthians 10:12. Let me not think that I stand; rather, let me take heed and stay humble and vigilant, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for everyone who has started falling because they stopped trusting in You. Restore them, lift them up, and teach them to depend on You daily, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any area where you have been relying on your own strength—work, ministry, marriage, spiritual life—and ask God to help you trust Him alone).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that when I wait on You, You will renew my strength. I will not trust in myself but in You alone, 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 MAY 25TH 2026


THEME: STRENGTH IS NOT ENOUGH


MEMORISE: Thus, saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and wh ose heart departeth from the LORD. Jeremiah 17:5


READ: Matthew 26:31-35
31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Matthew 26:74-75

74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.


MESSAGE
In Luke 5:1-10, Peter did not fail because he wasn't diligent, hardworking, or skillful. He had those characteristics, yet he failed. However, when help came from God, he succeeded. Your strength, skills, connections, and diligence are good, but if the Lord is not supporting you, they cannot make you successful.

Psalm 127:1 says:
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Except the Lord guides and directs a fellow in his or her decisions, his or her labour will be in vain. Without God's support, a person will look like a fool who doesn't know how to get to the city (Ecclesiastes 10:15). Some young people try to do many things because they think they have the strength to do them. However, the Bible makes us understand that although the glory of the youth is their strength (Proverbs 20:29), they will faint and be weary and utterly fall (Isaiah 40:30). This means that while the strength of the youths can help them achieve some things, it is not enough. It can fail them at some point, but if they wait on the Almighty God, they will be able to soar like eagles.

In today's Bible reading, Peter felt he was strong enough to withstand temptations, yet he failed. His physical strength was not sufficient to sustain him in the day of adversity. His overconfidence in himself showed when he was sleeping instead of praying (Matthew 26:40-43).

Believers who rely on their strength in the face of temptation will fail. Many have fallen because they felt they were too prayerful to fall into sin. They believed they were too wise and strong to fall into temptation, but eventually, they let their guard down.

1 Corinthians 10:12 warns us never to think that we can stand without God's help. People who think in such a manner eventually fall. Today's memory verse tells us that a person who puts his confidence in flesh is cursed.

Samson didn't fall the day Delilah called a man to cut off his hair; rather, he started falling the moment he began to trust in his strength. The day a person stops trusting in God is the day his or her downfall begins. I pray that you will never come to a point where you feel you are strong enough to do without God, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Put all your trust in God alone.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Esther 1-5


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. B. A word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk ye in it."
2. B. Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of.
3. C. He or she must be a fellow Christian because our country as believers is heaven.
4. C. He didn't inquire from God before pitching his tent toward Sodom, and eventually lost his home.
5. C. Believers cannot afford to be carried away by external things and miss the Holy Spirit's direction, especially in marriage and relocation.

Objective Questions

1. According to Isaiah 30:21, what will the ears of the spiritually discerning hear?
A. The voice of angels singing praises.
B. A word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk ye in it."
C. The sound of thunder and trumpets.
D. The prayers of the saints ascending to heaven.

2. In Genesis 26:1-6, what specific instruction did God give Isaac when there was a famine in the land?
A. Go down to Egypt for provision and safety.
B. Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of.
C. Go to Abimelech, king of the Philistines, and ask for help.
D. Go to the land of Moriah and offer a sacrifice.

3. According to the devotional, what is the first criterion for a Christian's choice of a marriage partner?
A. He or she must be wealthy and influential.
B. He or she must be physically attractive and charismatic.
C. He or she must be a fellow Christian because our country as believers is heaven.
D. He or she must come from a respected family background.

4. What mistake did Lot make when choosing where to live, according to Genesis 13:10-13?
A. He prayed and asked God for direction before choosing.
B. He chose to live near Abraham to receive blessings.
C. He didn't inquire from God before pitching his tent toward Sodom, and eventually lost his home.
D. He refused to leave Ur of the Chaldeans.

5. What warning does the devotional give about making critical life decisions without spiritual discernment?
A. Those decisions will always turn out well because God is in control.
B. Believers can afford to be carried away by external things and emotions because God will correct them later.
C. Believers cannot afford to be carried away by external things and miss the Holy Spirit's direction, especially in marriage and relocation.
D. It is better to rely on human wisdom than to seek God's guidance.

Prayer Points on "SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED III"

1. Father, I thank You for the promise that my ears shall hear a word behind me, guiding me in the way I should go, whether to the right or to the left, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have made critical life decisions based solely on my judgment, emotions, or physical preferences, without seeking Your guidance, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, help me to be spiritually discerning in the choice of a marriage partner. Let me not be carried away by charisma, appearance, or external commitment, but let me hear Your voice and marry the person You have chosen for me, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, deliver me from the mistake of Lot, who pitched his tent toward Sodom without inquiring from You. Let me not relocate or make any major decision without first seeking Your direction and hearing Your word, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I pray for every single believer reading this. Let them not marry a Jezebel or a Nabal disguised as an angel of light. Give them discernment to see beyond the surface and choose a spouse according to Your will, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, help me to remember that my country as a believer is heaven. Let me not be unequally yoked with unbelievers in marriage, business, or any covenant relationship, to my own destruction, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, sharpen my spiritual senses so that I can discern between Your voice and the voice of the enemy, between a divine opportunity and a satanic trap, especially in critical moments of decision, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I commit every decision about where to live, where to work, and whom to associate with into Your hands. Let me not rely on my own understanding but acknowledge You in all my ways, so that You will direct my paths, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for those who have already made wrong choices due to lack of discernment, I pray for restoration and a second chance. Turn their mistakes into testimonies of Your grace and mercy, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific critical decisions you are facing—marriage, relocation, career, partnership—and ask God for clear spiritual discernment and guidance).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my prayer. I trust You to guide me by Your Spirit and Your word, so that I will not make costly mistakes but will walk in the fullness of Your perfect will, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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