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Objective Questions

1. What is identified as the mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory, in the memorise verse?
A. The riches of the glory of this mystery
B. The fulfillment of the Law of Moses
C. The turning again of the captivity of Zion
D. The working together of all things for good

2. According to the message, what is one of the ways unbelievers think they are enjoying life?
A. By contracting an incurable disease
B. By thinking sleeping around is fun
C. By having peace and no fear about the future
D. By weeping and bearing precious seed

3. What condition does Ephesians 2:12 describe for those who are without Christ?
A. They are assured of victory over challenges.
B. They are full of laughter and singing.
C. They are without hope and without God in the world.
D. They are able to sleep soundly and peacefully.

4. What is the assurance given to believers, based on John 16:33?
A. That they will have no tribulations in this world.
B. That they must be of good cheer because Christ has already overcome the world for them.
C. That all their wealth will lead to their utter destruction.
D. That they should expect God to turn again their captivity immediately.

5. What does the devotional say will happen if you love God and are called according to His purpose, despite facing challenges, as referenced in Romans 8:28?
A. You will never be left nor forsaken by God.
B. You will only be given thoughts of peace, not of evil.
C. All things will work together for your good.
D. You will come again with rejoicing, bringing your sheaves with you.

Prayer Points on "HOPE OF GLORY"

1. Father, I thank You that Christ in me is the hope of glory; thank You for making known the riches of this glorious mystery, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I pray for all those still living in sin, thinking they are enjoying life; expose the emptiness of a life without You and draw them to Christ, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, grant me true peace that removes fear about the future, which is only found by being in Christ, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I am no longer without hope or without God in the world; let the certainty of Your promises continually stir up hope in my heart, in Jesus' name.

5. I declare that no matter what challenges come my way, I will emerge victorious because my hope is grounded in the promises of God, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, I will be of good cheer because Jesus has already overcome the world for me; let the victory of Christ be manifested in my life, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, You promised to never leave me nor forsake me; let me feel Your presence right beside me in every tribulation I face, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, because I love You and I am called according to Your purpose, I decree that all things, including my current challenges, are working together for my good, in Jesus' name.

9. Lord, let me laugh last; turn again my captivity, O Lord, and let my mouth be filled with laughter and my tongue with singing, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to strengthen your faith and help you to always hold tightly to the hope of glory found in Christ, especially in times of trouble).

11. Thank You, Father, that Your thoughts toward me are of peace, and not of evil, to bring me to an expected end, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10TH 2025


THEME: HOPE OF GLORY


MEMORISE: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Colossians 1:27


READ: Psalms 126:1-6
1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.


MESSAGE
Many people who are yet to surrender their lives to Christ think that they are enjoying life as they live in sin. For example, they think sleeping around is fun until they contract an incurable disease. A lot of them also think that it is okay to make money through any means, whether good or bad, until the wealth or possession they Amass leads to their utter destruction. Being in Christ and living according to His word helps believers to live a lifestyle that protects them from many troubles. Those who are in Christ have access to information that will always give them hope and keep them safe.

Many unbelievers look like they are doing well judging by their lifestyle and appearance; however, in reality, they are suffering. Some of them cannot even sleep soundly because of the evil things they have done. Being in Christ gives you peace and removes fears about the future from your heart. A life without Christ is a life with no hope. Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 2:12:
That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

It is because of Christ that believers are assured that no matter what challenges come their way, they will emerge victorious. Jesus said in John 16:33 that in this world, we will have tribulations, but we must be of good cheer because He has already overcome the world for us. Our hope is grounded in God’s promises and not just wishful thinking.

When you read God’s promises in the Scriptures, they will stir up hope in you. For example, in Hebrews 13:5, He promised to never leave you nor forsake you. This means that no matter what you are going through, God is right there beside you. In Romans 8:28, He said that all things will work together for your good if you love Him and are called according to His purpose. Therefore, if you are a lover of Christ and are walking in His purpose for your life, no matter the challenges you might be facing, you will laugh last.

Beloved, I want you to rest assured that God is thinking about you, and His thoughts towards you are of peace, and not of evil, to bring you to an expected end (Jeremiah 29: 11).

I pray that you will always hold on to the hope of glory you have in Christ, in Jesus’ name.


KEY POINT
Outside Jesus, there is no true hope.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Philippians 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE
1 In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand

2 In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay

3 Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me

Correct Answers

1. His counsel shall stand, and He will do all His pleasure.
2. Expulsion during the school assembly the next day.
3. He prayed to God, asking that he be punished instead of the girls.
4. Standing against what God supports.
5. Walking in obedience to His will at all times.

Objective Questions

1. According to the memorise verse in Isaiah 46:10, what is the ultimate assurance regarding God's plans?
A. His counsel shall stand, and He will do all His pleasure.
B. He will only declare the end from the beginning for His children.
C. He can be persuaded to change His mind about His ancient counsel.
D. He declares things not yet done only to His prophets.

2. In the story about the girls' college, what punishment did the vice-principal promise for the students who mentioned the name of Jesus?
A. Being arrested by the local police.
B. Immediate suspension from the school.
C. Expulsion during the school assembly the next day.
D. Demerit points and isolation from their peers.

3. What action did the Youth Corp member take after the girls told him about the vice-principal's threat?
A. He organized a protest against the vice-principal.
B. He prayed to God, asking that he be punished instead of the girls.
C. He immediately informed the school principal.
D. He advised the girls to apologize for disobeying the decree.

4. What is described as a dangerous thing to do, based on the message?
A. Praying secretly at night on the school field.
B. Mentioning the name of Jesus in the school.
C. Standing against what God supports.
D. Being late for the school assembly session.

5. What does the devotional identify as the easiest way to get God's support and continue enjoying it?
A. Having a friend so faithful who will share all your sorrows.
B. Declaring the end from the beginning like God does.
C. Walking in obedience to His will at all times.
D. Seeking promotion in the kingdom of God.

Prayer Points on "OBEDIENCE AND GOD'S SUPPORT"

1. Father, I thank You because Your counsel shall stand, and You will do all Your pleasure; thank You for always supporting Your righteous cause, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I pray that I will always find myself aligned with Your divine agenda, so that I may continually enjoy Your full support, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, help me to walk in obedience to Your will at all times; let me never find myself opposing Your agenda, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I pray that my life will continually speak of Your righteousness and of Your praise all the day long, in Jesus' name.

5. I pray that every foe, opposition, or decree that stands against Your righteous cause in my life and destiny will be crushed by Your consuming fire, in Jesus' name (Hebrews 12:29).

6. Father, I pray for the grace to align myself with Your purpose in all my endeavors, so that I will not find myself face-to-face with Your wrath, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, I pray for all who favor your righteous cause; let them shout for joy and be glad, and let Your name be continually magnified in their lives, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, when I am in a trial or temptation, help me to carry everything to You in prayer, knowing that You will carry me through, in Jesus' name.

9. I pray for all true children of God facing opposition for their faith; please go out of Your way to support and defend them, and silence every enemy, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to reveal His will and grant you the willingness and ability to obey Him instantly and completely).

11. Thank You, Father, for being a strong and faithful Friend who knows my every weakness and shields me from all who despise and forsake 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 DECEMBER 9TH 2025


THEME: OBEDIENCE AND GOD’S SUPPORT


MEMORISE: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
Isaiah 46:1


READ: Psalms 35:27-28
27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

28 And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.


MESSAGE
Years ago, a vice-principal in a girls’ college in Benin, Southern Nigeria, decreed that anybody who mentioned the name of Jesus in the school would be dealt with. During that period, some of the girls in the college became born again after a university graduate undergoing the mandatory one-year National Youth Service corps programme in the city preached to them. Because their vice-principal had said that nobody must mention the name of Jesus in the school, the girls always met secretly to pray and study the Bible. One day, while having a Bible study session at night on the school field, the vice-principal walked in on them. He promised to expel them during the school assembly the next day because they had disobeyed His decree, and when he got home, he told his wife everything that had happened.

Meanwhile, the girls ran to the Youth Corp member and told him what had happened. He turned to God and said, “Lord, if anyone is going to be punished, let it be me. Please, don’t let them be expelled.” The following morning, the students and teachers of the school gathered for the school assembly session as usual. The girls were trembling as they waited for the vice-principal to come to the assembly ground and announce their expulsion from the college. The vice- principal’s wife was also expecting that he would soon march to the assembly ground to expel the girls. When she looked at the time and saw that he was running late, she decided to knock on the door of his bedroom to wake him up so he could go for the assembly session before it ended. She knocked repeatedly, but he didn’t answer – God had taken his life overnight.

When a fellow decides to oppose God’s agenda, he or she might be crushed because God always goes out of His way to support His righteous cause. It is a dangerous thing to stand against what God supports because He is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29). He will consume anything and anyone who opposes His counsel. Ephesians 1:11 says: in whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Beloved, the easiest way to get God’s support and to continue enjoying it is to walk in obedience to His will at all times. Ensure that you align yourself with His agenda so that you will not find yourself face-to-face with His wrath.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to obey You and align with Your will at all times, in Jesus ‘name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ephesians 4-6


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

Correct Answers

1. He is not a God that has pleasure in wickedness.
2. That there was sin in the camp of the Israelites.
3. Iniquities and sins hiding God's face from them.
4. Saul
5. That a person may not know God's support is withdrawn until a consequence happens.

Objective Questions

1. According to the memorise verse from Psalm 5:4, which characteristic of God makes it impossible for evil to dwell with Him?
A. He is not a God that has pleasure in wickedness.
B. He is the Creator of all things.
C. He is too loving to reject anyone.
D. His hand is not shortened that it cannot save.

2. What did the defeat of the Israelites by the small nation of Ai reveal to Joshua?
A. That God's promise to him had expired.
B. That the Israelites lacked sufficient military training.
C. That there was sin in the camp of the Israelites.
D. That he should have attacked a different nation first.

3. Based on Isaiah 59:1-2, what is the reason for separation between man and God, preventing Him from hearing?
A. God's hand being shortened or His ear being heavy.
B. The lack of sacrificial offerings from the people.
C. Iniquities and sins hiding God's face from them.
D. The failure to worship God every day.

4. Which biblical figure, despite having God plan to establish his kingdom forever, lost God's support due to pride and disobedience?
A. Samson
B. Moses
C. Joshua
D. Saul

5. What lesson does the devotional draw from Samson's experience regarding sin and God's support?
A. That God always immediately withdraws His support when sin occurs.
B. That God will not notice secret sins.
C. That a person may not know God's support is withdrawn until a consequence happens.
D. That living in sin only affects one's physical strength, not one's destiny.

Prayer Points on "SIN AND GOD'S SUPPORT"

1. Father, I thank You because Your hand is not shortened that it cannot save, neither is Your ear heavy that it cannot hear, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I pray that I will never engage in any sin or iniquity that will separate me from You or hide Your face from me, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, I confess any secret sins I may be engaging in; forgive me and help me to desist from them immediately, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, I pray for the grace to continually do Your will; let the consequence of sin never turn me into an enemy of God, in Jesus' name.

5. Lord, I pray that Your eyes, which are too pure to behold iniquity, will never withdraw Your divine support and presence from my life, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, I pray against the spirit of disobedience that cost Moses and Saul their ultimate blessings; grant me a heart of immediate and complete obedience, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, I pray that I will never become proud, like Saul, or live carelessly, like Samson, and lose Your kingdom support, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, keep me sensitive to Your presence; let me never be in a situation where Your support has been withdrawn and I am not aware of it, in Jesus' name.

9. Holy Spirit, help me to fight valiantly onward, subdue evil passions, and yield not to temptation, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to search your heart, reveal any hidden sin, and give you the strength to immediately repent and live a consecrated life).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that if I confess my sins, You are faithful and just to forgive me and cleanse me from all unrighteousness, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY DECEMBER 8TH 2025


THEME: SIN AND GOD’S SUPPORT


MEMORISE: For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. Psalm 5:4

READ: Isaiah 59:1-2
1 Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.


MESSAGE
When Joshua became the leader of the Israelites, God promised to support him all the way and also told him that wherever the sole of his foot touched, he would have it (Joshua 1:1-5). All through the period Joshua led the children of Israel through the wilderness, he found this to be true until the day the Israelites were defeated by a small nation called Ai. After this defeat, Joshua went to God and asked for the reason they lost, and God told him that there was sin in the camp of the Israelites (Joshua 7:2-11). This shows us that even when you are doing the will of God, and He has promised to support you all the way, He will withdraw His support the moment you start engaging in sin. Sin will turn a child of God into an enemy of God, and because God’s eyes are too pure to behold iniquity (Habakkuk 1:13), He will withdraw from such a fellow.
God made several wonderful promises to Moses. For instance, He told Moses that His presence would go with him and He would give him rest (Exodus 33:14). In Exodus 33:1, He also told Moses to go up with the children of Israel and take them to the Promised Land which He had sworn to give to their fathers – Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. However, when Moses disobeyed God, the Lord withdrew His support, and Moses died in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 34:4-5). Disobedience to God’s instructions will make a person lose His support.

Saul was Israel’s first king, and God had planned to establish his kingdom forever (1 Samuel 13:13). However, after he sat on the throne as king, he became proud and disobedient to God (1 Samuel 15:1-30). This made God to change His mind, withdraw His support, and give the kingdom to David. Samson was also destined for greatness. However, he started living in sin, and he thought God would never leave him. On the day God’s support was withdrawn from him, he didn’t even know until the enemies had captured him (Judges 16:20).

Beloved, are you engaging in anything that will take God’s support away from you? If you are engaging in secret sins, desist from them immediately. Don’t think that there will not be consequences because things are still going on as usual. God is surely taking records. Repent today before He decides to turn His back on you. May the Lord not withdraw His support from you, in Jesus’ name.


REFLECTION
Are you doing anything that ill cause God to withdraw His support from you?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ephesians 1-3


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. More work and increased sacrifices
2. That the author would understand much later
3. Their spiritual capacity
4. To not envy them, as it means more good work
5. A greater measure of grace

Objective Questions

1. In the kingdom of God, what is the real meaning of promotion, according to the message?
A. Greater affluence and social status
B. Less work and more rest
C. More work and increased sacrifices
D. Receiving the highest possible title

2. What did the General Superintendent tell the author when asked about his continuous prayer?
A. That he was facing a terrible personal problem
B. That the author would understand much later
C. That the church had grown too big to handle
D. That he was practicing for retirement

3. When a minister is promoted in ministry, what does the message advise them to increase?
A. The time they spend rejoicing among men
B. Their material possessions
C. Their spiritual capacity
D. Their travel schedule to foreign nations

4. What warning does the devotional give to believers who see genuine ministers of God being promoted?
A. To ensure they send congratulations and gifts
B. To never desire such high positions
C. To not envy them, as it means more good work
D. To immediately seek similar promotions in their secular jobs

5. What does God provide when He promotes men and gives them greater responsibilities, according to the devotional?
A. A lesser chance of facing temptations
B. The opportunity for a longer life
C. A greater measure of grace
D. Unlimited funds for the work

Prayer Points on "THE TRUE MEANING OF PROMOTION"

1. Father, I thank You for the privilege of service and for the opportunity to desire the office of a bishop, which is a good work, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, help me to understand that promotion in Your kingdom means more work, greater sacrifice, and increased responsibility, not just status, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, as I continue to serve You, increase my spiritual capacity so that I can be a greater blessing to more souls, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I pray for all ministers You have promoted; let them not be excited in the flesh, but grant them the sobriety to draw closer to You, in Jesus' name.

5. I refuse to envy any genuine minister You promote; instead, I ask for the grace to continually support and uphold them in their greater responsibilities, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, when You promote me, make all grace abound toward me so that I will not be scared by the greater responsibilities, but carry them out effectively, in Jesus' name (2 Corinthians 9:8 ).

7. I pray for a ready mind to feed Your flock willingly, not for filthy lucre, and to be an ensample to the flock, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, when the Chief Shepherd appears, let me receive a crown of glory that fades not away for faithfully carrying out the oversight You gave me, in Jesus' name.

9. Lord, teach me to desire promotion in Your kingdom only as a call to do more good work and serve Your heritage better, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to grant you the willingness and the grace to take on greater responsibilities and sacrifices in serving Him as He promotes you).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that Your grace is sufficient for me as I press on toward higher calling in Your kingdom, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025

THEME: THE TRUE MEANING OF PROMOTION

MEMORISE:

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
1 Timothy 3:1 (KJV)


READ: 1 Peter 5:1-4

1 Peter 5:1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

1 Peter 5:2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

1 Peter 5:3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

MESSAGE

When people are promoted in their secular jobs, they can get promoted to positions where they will have less work to do than when they were at lower levels. In the kingdom of God, however, the real meaning of promotion is more work.
 
I recall many years ago, when I had not yet become the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, I saw the General Superintendent praying all through the night on one occasion, and I was worried. I thought something terrible had happened, so I asked him what the problem was the following morning. He laughed and said that I would understand much later. Many years later, when I became the General Overseer, I understood because I now pray all night too. As God promotes you in ministry, the work and sacrifices that you need to engage in will increase. For example, I had never spent Father’s Day with my family until 2020, during the coronavirus induced lockdown. I am also extremely happy whenever I have the opportunity to sleep in my own bed because it now happens very rarely. The amount of time I have to rest now is less than the amount of time I had to do so when The Redeemed Christian Church of God had 100,000 members. When God promotes you in ministry, don’t get excited about it in the flesh. Instead, you should be sober because it means that you have to increase your spiritual capacity so you can be a blessing to more souls. You should seek to draw closer to God rather than waste time rejoicing among men.
 
When a fellow is promoted in God’s Kingdom, it is a call to more and greater responsibilities. Hence, when you see genuine ministers of God being promoted in ministry, don’t envy them. The higher you go in God’s kingdom, the more the good work you must do increases.
 
It is also important to know that when God promotes men and gives them greater responsibilities, He also supplies them with a greater measure of grace. You do not have to be scared about greater responsibilities that come with God’s promotion because He will make all grace abound to you as He lifts you higher (2 Corinthians 9:8 ). As we read earlier in today’s memory verse, Paul said that desiring a higher office in God’s kingdom is good. Therefore, you should desire for God to keep promoting you as you continue to serve Him.

KEY POINT:

Promotion in God’s kingdom is a call to greater responsibilities

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Galatians 4-6

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.

Chorus:

I need Thee, O I need Thee,
Ev'ry hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Saviour
I come to Thee!

2. I need Thee every hour
Stay Thou nearby
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

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

4.I need Thee every hour
Teach me Thy will,
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfil.

5.I need Thee every hour
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!

Correct Answers

1. Richly in all wisdom
2. It was made flesh and dwelt among us
3. We are changed into the same image from glory to glory
4. God has magnified His word above all His name
5. Your ways can be prosperous, and you can have good success.

Objective Questions

1. According to the memorise verse, what is one of the ways the word of Christ should dwell in us?
A. In solemn silence and deep concentration
B. Richly in all wisdom
C. Only through reading and studying
D. Separated from psalms and hymns

2. What does John 1:14 state happened to the Word of God?
A. It was made into a book for us to study
B. It was sent as the Holy Spirit to dwell in us
C. It was made flesh and dwelt among us
D. It became the foundation of all creation

3. What is the effect of beholding the glory of the Lord, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:18?
A. We are immediately given all wisdom and knowledge
B. We are changed into the same image from glory to glory
C. We become strong towers that the righteous run into
D. We are granted instantaneous good success

4. What comparison is made in the devotional between God's Word and His name?
A. God's name is magnified above all His word.
B. God's name and His word have equal power.
C. God has magnified His word above all His name.
D. God's word is only powerful when spoken in His name.

5. According to the devotional and the reference in Joshua 1:8, what is the consequence of meditating on the word of God day and night?
A. It ensures you have only spiritual success, not material success.
B. It prevents all forms of bad success from touching your life.
C. Your ways can be prosperous, and you can have good success.
D. You will be able to perform miracles and signs easily.

Prayer Points on "LET THE WORD DWELL IN YOU"

1. Father, I thank You because You are the Word, and You magnified Your word above all Your name, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I pray that the word of Christ will dwell in me richly in all wisdom, transforming my heart and mind daily, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, let Your word leave the pages of the Bible and become so real in me that I begin to see Your glory manifested in my life, in Jesus' name.

4. I receive the grace to behold Your glory daily, so that I may be continually changed into Your image from glory to glory by the Spirit, in Jesus' name.

5. Holy Spirit, empower me to study my Bible daily and meditate on it day and night, experiencing tremendous transformation in every aspect of my life, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, I receive the strength to abide in You, the Vine, and let Your words abide in me, so that I may bear much fruit and my requests are granted, in Jesus' name.

7. Lord, I will not be like a branch cast forth and withered; I consecrate myself to a lifestyle of obedience to Your word, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, according to Joshua 1:8, I decree that my ways shall be prosperous and I shall have good success because I meditate on Your word, in Jesus' name.

9. I reject bad success and ask that only those who allow Your word to rule their lives may enjoy good success, of which I am one, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God for a greater appetite for His word, and the commitment to meditate on it day and night so that it fully directs your life).

11. Thank You, Father, for the power of Your word to transform, prosper, and grant good success to my life, 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 6TH 2025


THEME: LET THE WORD DWELL IN YOU


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: John 15:4-7
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

5 I 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.

6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.


MESSAGE
The Bible says in John 1:1, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. “The Scripture went further to say, in verse 14 of the same chapter, And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” When you dwell so much on the word of God that it leaves the pages of the Bible and begins to dwell in you and become so real to you like your own flesh, you will begin to see the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 3:18 says:

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

The more of God's glory you see, the more you are transformed into His image from glory to glory. Hence, if you want to radiate God’s glory, you must study your Bible daily and meditate on it day and night. The word of God is powerful, and if you allow it to dwell in your heart, you will experience tremendous transformation in every aspect of your life.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:10

The Scripture above tells us that God’s name is so powerful and that it is a fortress that preserves those who run into it.

However, as powerful as His name is, Psalm 138:2 says, “I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name” God’s word is even more powerful than His name. This is why you must not joke with the word of God. Joshua 1:8 says that you should meditate on it day and night so that your ways can be prosperous and you can have good success. Good success implies that there is also bad success.

Beloved, only those who allow God’s word to dwell in their hearts and rule their lives can enjoy good success. I pray that you will indeed immerse yourself in the word of God and allow it to dwell richly in your heart so you can enjoy good success in every area of your life, in Jesus’ name.


KEY POINT
When you allow God’s word to dwell in you, you will enjoy good success.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Galatians 1-3


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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

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

Correct Answers

1. The Lord of Hosts
2. They are like the prodigal son considering eating pig food despite having a wealthy father.
3. He will always meet their needs.
4. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Job
5. Riches with no sorrow added to it.

Objective Questions

1. According to the devotional, which of the following owns the silver and the gold?
A. The Kings of the Earth
B. The Lord of Hosts
C. The Patriarchs like Abraham and Job
D. The Nations of the World

2. What is the main consequence mentioned for Christians who beg people for things they could easily get from God?
A. They are displaying a lack of faith in the Father's ownership of all things.
B. They are like the prodigal son considering eating pig food despite having a wealthy father.
C. They are not walking with God wholeheartedly as the patriarchs did.
D. They are neglecting the commandment to give and it shall be given unto them.

3. The devotional suggests that when a person walks with the Almighty, All-sufficient God, what will be the result?
A. They will have no sorrow in their lives.
B. They will be able to get wealth without any hard work.
C. He will always meet their needs.
D. They will be guaranteed great riches immediately.

4. Which patriarchs were specifically mentioned in the devotional as examples of those who were very wealthy because they walked with God?
A. Noah, David, Solomon, and Isaiah
B. Adam, Seth, Enoch, and Methuselah
C. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Job
D. Moses, Joshua, Samuel, and Elijah

5. What is the kind of wealth that the devotional says only God can give, as referenced in Proverbs 10:22?
A. Wealth that is acquired quickly and effortlessly.
B. Riches with no sorrow added to it.
C. Wealth that enables one to give generously to others.
D. Riches that are secured by the precious blood of Christ.

Prayer Points on "YOUR FATHER OWNS IT ALL"

1. Father, I thank You because the earth is Yours and the fullness thereof; the silver and the gold belong to You, and You are my loving, all-sufficient Father, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I confess any anxiety or worry I have harbored over financial challenges; I receive grace to trust You completely to supply all my needs according to Your riches in glory, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, grant me the wisdom and commitment to walk with You wholeheartedly, just like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Job, so that I may be truly blessed by Your hand, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I refuse the mindset of the prodigal son who looked for help elsewhere while having a wealthy Father; help me to seek You first for all my needs, in Jesus' name.

5. I pray for every backslider experiencing lack and sorrow to retrace their steps to You today, the owner of all creation and the source of true wealth, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, give me the power to get true wealth, and keep me from admiring the ungodly ways of getting rich, which are not lasting, in Jesus' name.

7. I receive the grace to stick with You fully for the rest of my life so I can enjoy the full benefits that come with being Your child, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, bless me with the riches that add no sorrow to it, and deliver me from every temptation to indulge in sin that would hinder my true blessing, in Jesus' name.

9. I declare that all my financial challenges are overcome because my Father owns it all and will supply my needs, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to give you a heart that trusts completely in His infinite provision and to empower you to walk in holiness and full obedience to Him).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that as I walk with You, I will not lack any good thing and Your blessing will make me truly rich, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Date: Friday, 5th December, 2025

Topic: YOUR FATHER OWNS IT ALL

Memorize:
_The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts._ Haggai 2:8

Read: Psalms 24:1-2
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.

MESSAGE
Today's Bible reading tells us that the earth is the Lord's and its fullness thereof. Today’s memory verse also says that silver and gold belong to Him. Psalm 50:10 tells us that the cattle upon a thousand hills all belong to Him. With God as your Father, you should not be bothered about any financial problems. I am confident that you will overcome any financial challenge you may be facing right now because your Father will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).

It is worthy of note that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Job, and other patriarchs in the Bible were all very wealthy. They walked with God, and He blessed them greatly. Since those who walk with the wise become wise (Proverbs 13:20), when you walk with the Almighty, All-sufficient God, He will always meet your needs. Beloved, make up your mind today to walk with God wholeheartedly.

In Luke 15:16-19, the prodigal son had a very wealthy father, yet he considered eating pig food, and no one gave him anything. This is how some Christians today are begging people for things that they can easily get from the Almighty God, their Father. Note that when the prodigal son departed from his father’s house initially, everything seemed to be going well. However, things soon took a turn for the worse, and he realised that he had made a mistake. Thankfully, he decided to retrace his steps, and the moment he did so and returned to the loving embrace of his father, he started to live in affluence again. Beloved, if you have backslidden from God and are already experiencing lack and sorrow, retrace your steps to Him today. Do not admire the things that ungodly people are doing to get wealthy; instead, return to the One who owns all of creation and who gives the Power to get true wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18).

Beloved, make up your mind to stick with God fully for the rest of your life so that you can start enjoying the benefits that comes with being a child of God. Only God can give riches with no sorrow added to it, as we see in Proverbs 10:22

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he added no sorrow with it._

I pray that you will walk with God wholeheartedly and not indulge in sin so that you can be truly blessed, in Jesus' name.

Key Point:
Your heavenly Father is the source of true wealth.

Bible in one year:
2 Corinthians 10-13

HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

1. In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone! Who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

3. There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

Correct Answers

1. B. Applying wisdom, taking a cue from Nathan’s delivery to David
2. B. Edification, exhortation, and comfort
3. C. Ephesians 4:15
4. C. Nathan could have lost his life
5. B. Good to the use of edifying and ministers grace

Questions on "DELIVERING GOD'S MESSAGES"

1. According to the devotional, what is the primary cue a messenger should take when delivering a negative message from God?
A. Being as direct as possible, like Elijah with Ahab
B. Applying wisdom, taking a cue from Nathan’s delivery to David
C. Delivering the message secretly to the recipient
D. Starting with a stern warning of judgment

2. The devotional states that the purpose of prophecy is for which three things, according to 1 Corinthians 14:3?
A. Condemnation, judgment, and instruction
B. Edification, exhortation, and comfort
C. Repentance, salvation, and forgiveness
D. Warning, guidance, and correction

3. What scripture is referenced to indicate that a message must be spoken in love?
A. Ezekiel 33:11
B. 2 Chronicles 20:20
C. Ephesians 4:15
D. 1 Kings 21:17-29

4. What was the potential negative consequence Nathan avoided by applying wisdom in delivering God's message to David?
A. David would have failed to repent
B. David's kingdom would have been immediately taken away
C. Nathan could have lost his life
D. David's heart would have been hardened like Pharaoh’s

5. The memory verse, Ephesians 4:29, focuses on ensuring all communication is what?
A. Corrupt
B. Good to the use of edifying and ministers grace
C. Based on personal experiences
D. Direct and uncompromising

Prayer Points on "DELIVERING GOD'S MESSAGES" 🙏

* Father, I thank You for the privilege of hearing Your voice and for counting me worthy to be a messenger of Your word, in Jesus' name.

* Father, I confess all the times I have spoken Your word out of season, in anger, or without wisdom; please forgive me, in Jesus' name.

* Lord, grant me the wisdom of Prophet Nathan to deliver even negative or difficult messages in a way that leads to repentance and not condemnation, in Jesus' name.

* Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your love so that every message I deliver will be spoken in love, as instructed in Ephesians 4:15, in Jesus' name.

* I receive the grace for all my words, especially when delivering Your message, to always be gracious, edifying, exhorting, and comforting, in Jesus' name.

* Father, help me to remember that the purpose of prophecy is for edification, exhortation, and comfort, and not to show off my spiritual gift, in Jesus' name.

* Lord, help me to accept that my primary responsibility is only to deliver the message, and I cannot force the recipients to obey Your will, in Jesus' name.

* I pray for the recipients of Your messages through me, that their hearts will not be hardened, but that they will believe the prophet and prosper, in Jesus' name.

* Father, grant me the sensitivity to discern when I should give instructions to guide people rather than delivering a direct, negative message, in Jesus' name.

* My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to make you a humble, wise, and loving vessel for His word, ensuring your delivery always brings glory to Him and grace to the hearers).

* Thank You, Father, for assuring me that as I speak the truth in love and with wisdom, my words will minister grace to the hearers, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.