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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY DECEMBER 4TH 2025


THEME: DELIVERING GOD'S MESSAGES


MEMORISE: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians 4:29


READ: 2 Samuel 12:1-12
1 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

2 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:

3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.

4 And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man’s lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.

5 And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:

6 And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

7 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;

8 And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.

9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? Thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.

10 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.

11 Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.

12 For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.


MESSAGE
When you get sufficiently close to God and begin to intercede for other people, God will tell you things about therm. Sometimes, you will not need to tell the people you are praying for the things God tells you about them; you can just give then instructions to guide them into God’s will. However, if God leads you to share some things with them, then you must apply wisdom, especially when the messages are negative. You must take a cue from the way Nathan delivered God’s message to David, as we read in today’s Bible reading. If Nathan had just told David, “Thus saith the Lord, because you have taken another man’s wife and killed the man, evil will befall you,” he could have lost his head that day. However, due to the way he presented the message, David got on his knees in repentance.

The purpose of prophecy is for edification, exhortation, and comfort (1 Corinthians 14:3), not to condemn or show everyone that you can hear from God. If your prophecy does not edify, exhort, or comfort the one you are prophesying to, you are likely delivering the message wrongly. Even when Elijah was direct in passing judgment on Ahab because God specifically told him what to say (1 Kings 21:17-29), Ahab repented because the purpose of the prophecy was not to condemn him, but to bring him to repentance, as God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked (Ezekiel 33:11).

Note that there will be times when, even though you deliver God’s message in the right manner, the people who receive the message might still not do the will of God. You can’t force people to do God’s will; your major responsibility is to deliver God’s message. It is up to the recipients of the message to either believe God’s prophet and prosper or not (2 Chronicles 20:20). Sometimes, God might even allow the hearts of the recipients to be hardened as He did with Pharaoh (Exodus 9:12) so that in future, others will take His word more seriously.

Beloved, Ephesians 4:15 tells us to speak the truth in love. This means that if God wants you to give others a message, you must allow His love to guide whatever you say. It is best to ask God to fill your heart with wisdom and love before you speak so that your words will not do more harm than good.


KEY POINT
At all times, especially when delivering God’s message, let your words always be gracious and edifying.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Corinthians 5-9


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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.

Correct Answers

1. c
2. b
3. c
4. b
5. b

Objective Questions

1. What is one of the responsibilities that comes with greatness, according to the message?
a. Being able to forgive quickly
b. Being able to give generous offerings
c. Being able to keep secrets
d. Being able to preach powerfully

2. What does the devotional suggest may happen if you go around telling everyone the secrets God tells you without His permission?
a. God will bless you for sharing His goodness
b. God will stop trusting you with more secrets
c. You will become a popular evangelist
d. You will receive a crown of glory

3. The birth and nurturing of which biblical figure is cited as an example of a situation that required a certain level of secrecy?
a. Moses
b. David
c. Jesus Christ
d. Elijah

4. According to Psalm 25:14, the secret of the Lord is with them that do what?
a. Them that sing praises
b. Them that fear Him
c. Them that fast often
d. Them that give to the poor

5. What is one major reason God keeps secrets, according to the message, as illustrated by 1 Corinthians 2:8?
a. He doesn't want His children to be afraid
b. He doesn't want the devil to know what He is about to do
c. He wants to test the faith of His servants
d. He wants to keep His word mysterious

Prayer Points on "KEEP IT TO YOURSELF"

1. Father, I thank You for the privilege of being close enough to You that You would desire to share Your secrets with me, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I confess my weakness of wanting to share news or confidential matters; please forgive me and grant me the discipline to keep silent when necessary, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, according to Your word in Proverbs 3:32 and Amos 3:7, help me to be truly righteous and reverent, so that I may become a servant You can trust with Your divine secrets, in Jesus' name.

4. Holy Spirit, guide my speech; let me always ask You if what I have heard or seen is for my ears only, or if I am permitted to share it, in Jesus' name.

5. I receive the grace to keep my mouth shut when God instructs me to be silent, protecting my destiny and the greater good of what God is doing, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, just as You protected the early life of Jesus Christ through the secrecy of His birth, shield and protect my life and destiny from the enemy through divine confidentiality, in Jesus' name.

7. I pray against the spirit of talkativeness and gossip; I will not announce God's plans prematurely and thereby give the devil a foothold or an advantage, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, grant me wisdom and discernment to know the time to keep silence and the time to speak, according to Ecclesiastes 3:7, in Jesus' name.

9. I pray that my reverence for God will increase daily, so that the secret of the Lord will permanently dwell with me, as promised in Psalm 25:14, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to make you a trustworthy vessel, whose silence will always advance God’s purpose and whose speech will always bring glory to His name).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that as I draw near to You and fear You, You will trust me with deep and confidential things. I receive the spirit of discretion, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

Correct Answers

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

Objective Questions on "TRUE DELIVERANCE"

1. According to the message, what does "deliverance" extend beyond?
A. Healing the sick
B. Casting out devils
C. Raising the dead
D. Cleansing the lepers

2. What danger does Jesus warn about concerning a person who has been delivered but remains empty?
A. The person will lose all their material possessions.
B. The spirit will return with seven other spirits more wicked, making the end state worse.
C. The person will become a faithful follower of Jesus immediately.
D. The spirit will be unable to repossess the person and will wander forever.

3. What is cited as the primary condition for true, permanent deliverance that prevents the demon from returning to repossess an individual?
A. The delivered person must go about preaching the gospel.
B. The delivered person must return to their own house and show what great things God has done.
C. The delivered person must be filled with the Holy Spirit.
D. The delivered person must commit to ministering to Jesus with their substance.

4. Which biblical character is given as an example of true deliverance leading to dedicated service, following Jesus until the end of His earthly ministry and being the first to see Him resurrected?
A. Joanna, the wife of Chuza
B. Susanna
C. Mary Magdalene
D. The madman of Gadara

5. The devotional states that true deliverance is maintained when a fellow practices which set of activities?
A. Being consistent in fasting regularly and attending every church service.
B. Praying and feeding on the word of God daily, fasting regularly, and living a holy life.
C. Avoiding all contact with unsaved people and only speaking about deliverance.
D. Following Jesus only until the end of His earthly ministry and then retiring.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3RD 2025


THEME: KEEP IT TO YOURSELF


MEMORISE: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; Ecclesiastes 3:7


READ: Proverbs 3:32
3 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.

Amos 3:7
7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.


MESSAGE
Greatness comes with many responsibilities, including being able to keep secrets. This is because, at a certain level of greatness, there are things leaders must keep as highly confidential so as to protect themselves, their followers, and the greater good of what they represent. There are some kinds of information that are available to such people that can be misused if they become common knowledge, and as such, they must be kept secret.

God also has secrets, and if you are close to Him and truly reverence Him, He will begin to tell you some of them. However, if you go around telling everyone the things He tells you without His permission to do so, do not be surprised when you stop hearing more secrets from Him. When God tells you something and instructs you not to tell anyone, keep your mouth shut, and He will trust you with even more secrets. I pray that you will get so close to God that He will begin to share some of His secrets with you, in Jesus’ name.

The birth and nurturing of Jesus Christ required a certain level of secrecy, and if Mary had been talkative, she would have exposed Him to danger early in His life. As a believer, it is not everything that God tells you that you should tell other people. There are certain things God tells you that are for your ears only.

Psalm 25:14 says:
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him; and he will shew them his covenant.

One major reason God keeps secrets is because He does not want the devil to know what He is about to do. The devil can only guess what God wants to do by studying what He is doing, but most of the time, he guesses wrong and ends up helping God to achieve His purpose. This is why 1 Corinthians 2:8 says:

Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

If God tells you what He is about to do, and you go around announcing it to everyone, you just might be giving the devil information that he should not have. Hence, when God tells you something, always ask Him if they are for your ears only or if He wants you to tell others. If He says that they are for your ears only and you must not tell other people, please keep it to yourself.


REFLECTION
Can God trust you with His secrets?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Corinthians 1-4


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.

Prayer Points on "TRUE DELIVERANCE"

1. Father, I thank You for the finished work of salvation through Jesus Christ, which grants us power over all evil spirits and infirmities, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I confess my need for a deep, true, and permanent deliverance; please help me to move beyond just being free, to being permanently occupied by Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord Jesus, in any area of my life that the enemy has held ground, cast out every evil spirit and infirmity, and let Your healing virtue flow into my body, soul, and spirit, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, as a minister of Your gospel, empower me to not only cast out demons but also to disciple and fill the delivered with the Holy Spirit, so they are not repossessed, in Jesus' name.

5. Holy Spirit, please fill every space and corner of my heart and life that was once empty or occupied by the enemy, making my life an uncomfortable residence for any returning demon, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, grant me the commitment and zeal of Mary Magdalene and the healed man of Gadara; let my true deliverance propel me into devoted service, evangelism, and following You closely, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I receive grace to be a consistent student of Your word, a devoted prayer warrior, and a constant faster, so that the Holy Spirit's presence in me is never diminished, in Jesus' name.

8. I pray that I will never return to my old, sinful lifestyle or former habits that gave the enemy a foothold, but I will maintain a life of holiness that secures my deliverance, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, let the end of my story be far better than the beginning; let every attempt by the enemy to return and make my life worse be frustrated by the fire of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to fill you to overflowing with the Holy Spirit and empower you to live a consecrated life that makes your deliverance permanent).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that true deliverance is available and secured through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. I receive this permanent freedom, 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 2ND 2025


THEME: TRUE DELIVERANCE


MEMORISE: Return to thine own house and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. Luke 8:39


READ: Luke 8:1-3
1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,

2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.


MESSAGE
Jesus Christ cast demons out of people during His earthly ministry, and He also charged all Christians to do the same thing:

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Matthew 10:8

Deliverance, however, is beyond casting out demons. True deliverance happens when a demon is unable to return and repossess a fellow that has been delivered from it. Jesus said in Matthew 12:43-45 that when an evil spirit comes out of a fellow, it wanders around looking for a place to stay. If it doesn’t find a place to stay, it will go back to check if its former home is still empty. If it discovers that the place is empty, it will invite other demons that are more wicked than it, and they will reside in the fellow’s life. The end of such a fellow will then become worse than when he or she was possessed by only one demon. As a child of God, the moment you cast out a demon from someone, see to it that the fellow is filled with the Holy Spirit. If the demon returns and finds that the Holy Spirit already occupies the fellow, it can’t repossess him or her.

After Jesus cast seven demons out of Mary Magdalene, she became one of His followers and followed Him until the end of His earthly ministry. The moment the Lord set her free, she became a divine treasure and committed to serving God with all that she had. Her commitment made her one of the first people to see Jesus after he was resurrected (John 20:13-18). In Luke 8:26-39, after Jesus cast the legion of demons out of the madman of Gadara, he told him to go about preaching the gospel. It is not enough for a demon to be cast out of a fellow; the real deliverance is when he or she is filled with the Holy Spirit such that the demon cannot return to repossess the fellow.

Beloved, true deliverance is when your heart is filled with the Holy Spirit because you pray and feed on the word of God daily, last regularly, and live a holy life. True deliverance is when a delivered fellow does not return to his or her old lifestyle but rather remains filled by the Holy Spirit such that there cannot be a repossession by demons.


KEY POINT
True deliverance happens when a fellow allows the Holy Spirit to fill up every space that the devil had previously occupied.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Corinthians 14-16


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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

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

CORRECT ANSWERS

1. According to the MEMORISE passage (Isaiah 55:11), what is the guarantee concerning God's word that goes forth out of His mouth?
B. It shall not return to Him void.

2. In the reading passage (1 Samuel 3:1-21), what was the state of 'the word of the LORD' and 'open vision' in those days?
C. The word of the LORD was precious (scarce), and there was no open vision.

3. The MESSAGE concludes that to hear from God, you must cultivate an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit for what specific purpose?
B. To clearly distinguish His voice from the voice of the devil and your human spirit.

4. After the Lord called Samuel for the third time, what instruction did Eli finally give to Samuel?
C. To say, "Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth."

5. What was the result of the white man touching the agbada (garment) in the United States convention, despite his initial skepticism?
C. The iron brace on his back broke to pieces, and he was healed.

Quiz on "SOURCES OF PROPHECY III"

1. According to the MEMORISE passage (Isaiah 55:11), what is the guarantee concerning God's word that goes forth out of His mouth?
A. It shall be immediately fulfilled upon being spoken.
B. It shall not return to Him void.
C. It shall prosper in all things, even those He did not send it for.
D. It shall accomplish what the recipient desires.

2. In the reading passage (1 Samuel 3:1-21), what was the state of 'the word of the LORD' and 'open vision' in those days?
A. The word of the LORD was scarce and open vision was common.
B. Both the word of the LORD and open vision were precious and common.
C. The word of the LORD was precious (scarce), and there was no open vision.
D. The word of the LORD was common, but there was no open vision.

3. The MESSAGE concludes that to hear from God, you must cultivate an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit for what specific purpose?
A. To receive great material blessings and earthly favor.
B. To clearly distinguish His voice from the voice of the devil and your human spirit.
C. To be able to speak prophetic utterances to a congregation.
D. To immediately receive physical healing and perform miracles.

4. After the Lord called Samuel for the third time, what instruction did Eli finally give to Samuel?
A. To tell the Lord that he was busy serving in the temple.
B. To ignore the voice, as it was likely a deception.
C. To say, "Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth."
D. To go and lay down elsewhere in the temple.

5. What was the result of the white man touching the agbada (garment) in the United States convention, despite his initial skepticism?
A. He was thrown into a vigorous shaking, requiring the pastor's intervention.
B. He received a vision of the seven agbadas.
C. The iron brace on his back broke to pieces, and he was healed.
D. He immediately confessed his sin and came forward for salvation.

Prayer Points on "SOURCES OF PROPHECY III"

1. Father, I thank You because Your word that goes forth shall not return void, but must accomplish Your purpose in my life, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I confess my desire to hear Your voice clearly; please help me to relate more intimately with the Holy Spirit as Your servant, the author, prayed, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, according to Your word in 1 Samuel 3:10, when You call, grant me the immediate clarity of Samuel to respond, "Speak, Lord; for Your servant hears," in Jesus' name.

4. Father, pour upon me the spirit of instant and unquestioning obedience to every strange or simple instruction You give me, just as Your servant obeyed the instruction about the seven agbadas, in Jesus' name.

5. Lord, let Your word be revealed to me, and let the channel of open vision and divine communication be restored and remain open in my life, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, in any area where my spiritual sight is dim or I am operating in ignorance of Your ways, please have mercy on me and open my eyes and understanding, in Jesus' name.

7. I receive the power of the Holy Spirit to discern Your voice from the voice of the devil and the voice of my human spirit, so I am not deceived, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, let Your presence and power saturate my life, destiny, and all I do, making me a conduit of Your miraculous power to my generation, in Jesus' name.

9. Lord, I pray that You will be with me always and establish me as a true prophet (witness) of Your word; let none of my words spoken in Your name fall to the ground, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God for a personal, undeniable encounter with the Holy Spirit that breaks every chain and destroys every yoke in your life).

11. Thank You, Father, for the authority and power that rests upon Your word and Your instructions. I believe I shall hear You and obey You perfectly, 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 1ST 2025

TOOIC: SOURCES OF PROPHECY III

MEMORISE:
"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." Isaiah 55:11

BIBLE READING:1 SAMUEL 3:19-21

19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.

21 And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

MESSAGE:
Today, I will conclude the teaching I started two days ago by examining prophecies that come from the Holy Spirit.

Years ago, God told me to wear seven agbadas to one of our programmes, even though He knows I do not like putting on any kind of agbada at all, not to mention wearing seven at a time. Even for those who like to wear agbadas, wearing two at a time, not to talk of seven, will be considered absurd. The instruction was strange, but because I know His voice, I obeyed. Then, He asked me to dance for a while and lay them on the altar afterwards. I obeyed again, and He said, “Let anyone who has a problem touch one of the agbadas. However, they should not hold them.” I relayed the message to the congregation, and many people came forward to touch the agbadas. We finished the service by 8am, and I retreated into my prayer room. Around 5pm, I heard some knocks on the door. When I opened the door, some church members told me, “A man is about to die.” they explained that the man had held on to one of the agbadas, claiming that his problem required more than one touch, and he had been shaking vigorously since then. The clothes looked ordinary, but because God had given instructions concerning them, they were saturated with power. I had to plead with God before the man stopped shaking.

A while later, I travelled to the United States for one of our conventions, and God instructed me to take one of the agbadas with me. During the service, I told the congregation that they should only touch the agbada and not hold on to it. A white man in the congregation said, what kind of nonsense is that?” However, he went forward to touch the garment. The man was wearing an iron brace on his back, which enabled him to stand upright. Immediately he touched the agbada, the iron brace broke to pieces, and he received his healing.

Beloved, when the Holy Spirit speaks, whatever He says will always come to pass. No matter how foolish some utterances may sound, when God is the source, they will not fall to the ground. To hear from God, however, you must relate intimately with the Holy Spirit so you can distinguish between His voice, the voice of the devil, and the voice of your human spirit.

PRAYER POINT:
Dear Lord, please help me to relate more intimately with You so that l can hear Your voice clearly.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CORINTHIANS 10-13

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 30: WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD
1 When we walk with the Lord
in the light of His word,
what a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain:
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

2 Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smiles quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3 Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly Repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and Obey.

4 But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favour He shows,
For the joy He bestows,
Are for them,
Who will trust and obey.

5 Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side
In the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.

HAPPY NEW MONTH STAY BLESSED AND STAY CONNECT!!

Correct Answers

1. C. By their fruits (Matthew 7:16)
2. B. It contains lies with some elements of truth in them to confuse and derail the recipients
3. C. To steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10)
4. B. Immediately plead the blood of Jesus and cancel it
5. C. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter (Matthew 7:21)

Quiz on "SOURCES OF PROPHECY II"

1. Based on Matthew 7:16, by what criterion shall false prophets be known?
A. By their doctrine
B. By their miracles
C. By their fruits
D. By their reputation

2. According to the devotional message, what is one key characteristic of a prophecy that comes from the devil?
A. It is always completely false and contains no truth
B. It contains lies with some elements of truth in them to confuse and derail the recipients
C. It is only spoken through misinterpretation of scripture
D. It is always accompanied by a dramatic, fiery sign

3. In the context of the devotional, what are the three assignments of the devil as mentioned in John 10:10?
A. To divide, conquer, and rule
B. To tempt, deceive, and accuse
C. To steal, kill, and destroy
D. To lie, manipulate, and confuse

4. What action does the devotional advise a believer to take immediately if someone speaks a prophecy that is contrary to God's will into their life?
A. Fast for three days and pray about it
B. Immediately plead the blood of Jesus and cancel it
C. Ignore the prophecy and forget about it
D. Seek out the prophet to rebuke them

5. What is the warning given in Matthew 7:21 about entering the kingdom of heaven?
A. Not every one that gives tithes and offerings shall enter
B. Not every one that is water baptized shall enter
C. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter
D. Not every one that performs great works shall enter

Prayer Points on "SOURCES OF PROPHECY II"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of discernment and for the power of the Holy Spirit that exposes the works of the devil, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy for any time I have ignorantly or carelessly listened to prophetic words from a corrupted source; please cleanse me with the blood of Jesus.

3. Lord, according to Matthew 7:15, grant me the wisdom and the spiritual sight to beware of false prophets who come in sheep's clothing, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, let the fruit of every word spoken into my life be revealed; if the source is not You, let that prophecy fail and be nullified immediately, in Jesus' name.

5. I refuse to be distracted by flattering or manipulative words; Father, keep my focus solely on Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of my faith, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, every prophecy or utterance sent by the enemy to steal my blessings, to kill my joy and dreams, and to destroy my hope, is cancelled and returned to sender, in Jesus' name.

7. I plead the blood of Jesus over my life and destiny; every negative or contrary word spoken against me by any person, known or unknown, is cancelled and rendered powerless, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, give me the grace to instantly reject and cancel any word spoken over my life that is contrary to Your will and Your written word, in Jesus' name.

9. I declare that only the good and perfect will of God shall stand and manifest in my life; every prophecy of darkness is overturned by the light of Your truth, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to safeguard you from deceptive prophecies and to guide you to people whose words align with His perfect will for your life).

11. Thank You, Father, for the authority in the name and blood of Jesus Christ. I believe that every negative prophecy working against my destiny is nullified and destroyed, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH 2025


THEME: SOURCES OF PROPHECY II


MEMORISE: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Matthew 7:15


READ: Matthew 7:15-21
15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, I started teaching about the sources of prophecy and how a prophecy can come from the human spirit. Today, I will discuss some ways prophecies can come from the devil.

The prophecies that come from the devil are lies with some elements of truth in them to confuse and derail the recipients. The devil might even misinterpret a portion of the Scriptures to support his lies so that a believer will think that the prophecy is from God. When a prophecy comes from the devil, it is only a matter of time before it produces the fruits of the devil. When satan gets to a place, he has three assignments: to steal, kill, and destroy John 10:10). Any prophecy from him will eventually steal from those who believe it, kill their joy and dreams, and destroy their hope.

When the young girl in Acts 16:16-18 said some prophetic words, they had many elements of truth in them. However, Paul knew that her words were from the devil. The devil wanted the people to keep their focus on the girl and not on Jesus. He wanted to distract men from knowing Jesus. The devil knows how to say things and manipulate them to come to pass. Some people hear prophecies from the devil and just ignore them; however, that can be dangerous.

There was a very wealthy man who quarreled with his wife, and she told him that by the time she was ‘done’ with him, he would have to walk to get anywhere within Lagos. When the woman said that the man laughed because, at that time, he had fourteen cars. Before long, however, he lost all his cars until he had just one left and only 50 kobo in his pocket. He then said to himself, “If I use this 50 kobo to fuel my car, what will | eat? If I buy food with the money, then I will have to walk around Lagos like my wife prophesied.” That was when he came to Jesus Christ, and Jesus began to remedy his situation. On the day he shared his testimony, he dedicated two new houses. I pray for you today that any negative prophecy that might be working against your life and destiny is nullified, in Jesus’ name.

Beloved, you must be careful about the people you give permission to speak into your life. If someone speaks something that is contrary to God’s will into your life, plead the blood of Jesus and cancel it immediately.


KEY POINT
1f anyone speaks something negative into your life, plead the blood of Jesus and cancel it immediately.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Corinthians 5-9


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME
1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All could never sin erase,
Thou must save, and save by grace.

3 Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace:
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Savior, or I die.

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

The correct answers to the quiz are as follows:

1. C. The angels

2. B. Emotions and personal desires

3. B. The airline suffered a plane crash

4. A. According to the multitude of his idols

5. C. She should find a neutral person to pray with her

Quiz on the devotional:

1. According to the devotional, which of the following is not listed as one of the three major sources of prophecy?
A. The human spirit
B. The Holy Spirit
C. The angels
D. The devil

2. Based on the text, what often influences a person to prophesy from their human spirit instead of hearing from God?
A. Intense fasting
B. Emotions and personal desires
C. Biblical study
D. Listening to worship music

3. In the personal example shared by the author regarding the airline, what happened after he prophesied prosperity for them?
A. The airline became the best in the country
B. The airline suffered a plane crash
C. The airline gave him a private jet
D. The airline expanded its operations globally

4. According to Ezekiel 14:4 mentioned in the devotional, how does the Lord answer a man who approaches Him with idols set up in his heart?
A. According to the multitude of his idols
B. According to His abundant mercy
C. By sending a prophet to warn him
D. By remaining silent

5. What advice does the devotional give to someone, like the young lady mentioned, whose heart is already fixed on a specific result while praying for God's will?
A. She should stop praying about it
B. She should declare what she wants in faith
C. She should find a neutral person to pray with her
D. She should go with her instinct immediately

Prayer Points on "SOURCES OF PROPHECY I"

1. Father, I thank You because You are the All-Knowing God and the revealer of secrets; thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit who guides Your children into all truth, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy for the times I have mistaken the voice of my emotions for Your voice; forgive me for every time I assumed You spoke when it was just my human spirit, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, according to Your word in Ezekiel 14, please search me thoroughly and uproot every idol in my heart; destroy every hidden desire that wants to take Your place or influence Your counsel in my life, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, I pull down every stumbling block of iniquity that I have set before my face; cleanse my heart so that I may approach You with purity and sincerity, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, grant me the grace to put my emotions in check whenever I approach You for direction; silence the voice of my flesh and my sentiments so that I can hear You clearly, in Jesus' name.

6. Oh Lord, whenever I come to enquire of You, help me to come with a neutral heart; give me the strength to lay down my personal preferences and accept Your perfect will, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, deliver me from self-deception; do not let me hear answers according to the idols in my heart, but let Your true word prevail over my life and destiny, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, train my human spirit to be totally submissive to Your Spirit; help me to discern between the excitement of my mind and the true leading of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus' name.

9. Lord, concerning every major decision I need to make (marriage, career, ministry), do not let me fall into the error of following my own heart; send me clarity and confirm Your word beyond my feelings, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time asking God to silence every noise of the flesh and speak His will into your situation).

11. Thank You, Father, for purging my heart and sharpening my spiritual hearing. I believe that from today, I will hear You accurately and follow Your leading, 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 NOVEMBER 29TH 2025


THEME: SOURCES OF PROPHECY I


MEMORISE: Therefore speak un to them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD Will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols; Ezekiel 14:4


READ: Ezekiel 14:1-7
1 Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me.
2 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

3 Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be enquired of at all by them?

4 Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;

5 That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.

6 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.

7 For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the LORD will answer him by myself:


MESSAGE
Prophecies come from three major sources: the devil, the human spirit, and the Holy Spirit. Today, I will discuss prophecies from the human spirit. When a prophecy comes from people’s spirits, they will say things that they sense will happen, but most times, they won’t happen. Many times, a person could get excited and think, in that moment, that he or she has heard from God; However, it could be that the person only heard from his or her human spirit. This is why you must put your emotions in check whenever you want to hear from God so that you won’t hear from your human spirit and assume you heard from God. When you are expecting to hear from God, and your mind is fixed on a particular result that you want, you will likely hear a confirmation of that result from your human spirit and assume that God has spoken.

When I was much younger in ministry and there were signs that I would be travelling frequently on ministerial assignments, an airline offered me some really good packages. I was excited by the offer and prophesied that the airline would prosper and never suffer any disaster. Shortly after my declaration, the airline suffered a plane crash. I could have just prayed for them and blessed them; instead, I prophesied based on my emotions.

If you do not let go of your emotions and allow God to sincerely search your heart, you will hear the idols of your heart giving you the go-ahead when you approach God for His counsel in prayer.

For example, if a young lady is asking God about which one of her suitors is His choice, she needs to control her emotions despite her personal preference and give God total control concerning the matter if she really wants to hear from Him. If she asks God about His choice but discovers that her heart is fixed on the one she likes during her prayers, she should find a neutral person to pray with her because she just might hear from her human spirit telling her to go ahead with her preference. She must also genuinely want to hear from God because today’s memory verse says that if you approach a prophet with idols in your heart, God will answer you according to those idols.

Beloved, train your human spirit to totally submit to God so that whenever you need to hear Him, your emotions won’t interfere with His counsel.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please search me and remove every idol in my heart that can prevent me from hearing Your voice accurately.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Corinthians 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

Answers to the quiz.

1. b) They believe the sermon is the main part of the service
2. c) Psalm 22:3
3. b) He offered a thousand burnt offerings
4. d) Wisdom and knowledge to judge the people
5. c) God will see you as too big to be carried to the top

Quiz

1. According to the devotional, why do some Christians arrive late to church services?
a) They live very far from the church
b) They believe the sermon is the main part of the service
c) They are usually held up by traffic
d) They are busy preparing their offering

2. Which Bible verse is cited to state that God inhabits the praises of Israel?
a) Psalm 5:7
b) Psalm 23:1
c) Psalm 22:3
d) Psalm 150:6

3. In the Bible reading, what specific act of worship did Solomon perform at the brazen altar?
a) He sang a new song to the Lord
b) He offered a thousand burnt offerings
c) He danced before the Ark of the Covenant
d) He gave all his wealth to the poor

4. When God appeared to Solomon and told him to ask for what he wanted, what was Solomon's request?
a) Long life and good health
b) The death of his enemies
c) Riches, wealth, and honor
d) Wisdom and knowledge to judge the people

5. According to the message, what is the consequence of feeling too big to dance or worship God?
a) You will be respected by the congregation
b) God will increase your status
c) God will see you as too big to be carried to the top
d) You will be given a leadership position

Prayer Points on "PRAISE AND WORSHIP"

1. Father, I thank You because You are the King of creation and the Almighty God; thank You for the privilege to approach Your throne of grace through praise and worship, in Jesus' name.

2. Father, I ask for Your mercy for the times I have treated the praise and worship session with levity; forgive me for coming late to Your presence or being distracted during service, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, please grant me a new heart of worship; help me to always arrive early to fellowship so I can partake in the blessing of Your presence right from the beginning, in Jesus' name.

4. Father, destroy every seed of pride in my life; grant me the humility to dance, sing, and adore You without shame, regardless of my status or position, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, just as You inhabit the praises of Israel, please come down in Your power and glory whenever I lift up my voice to praise You, in Jesus' name.

6. Oh Lord, give me the grace to offer sacrificial worship like Solomon; let my praise provoke a divine visitation that will turn my life around for good, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, as I worship You in spirit and in truth, release upon my life divine wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to excel in all my endeavors, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, I reject every spirit of heaviness; clothe me with the garment of praise and let my worship be a weapon that silences the enemy in my life, in Jesus' name.

9. Lord, revive the fire of true worship in Your church; let every minister, worker, and member realize the importance of honoring You during the praise sessions, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Spend time singing high praises to God, dance before Him, and then present your specific request to Him).

11. Thank You, Father, for accepting my worship today. I believe that as I have praised You, You have set me apart for greatness and answered my prayers, 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 NOVEMBER 28TH 2025


THEME: PRAISE AND WORSHIP


MEMORISE: But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will | worship toward thy holy temple. Psalm 5:7


READ: 2 Chronicles 1:6-13
6 And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.

7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.

8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

9 Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.

10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

13 Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel.


MESSAGE
Some Christians get to church services late because they only start getting dressed to go to church when the praise and worship session must have started. They believe that the sermon is the main service; however, this is not true.

Worship is actually the major part of the service, which is why a church service is often called a worship service’. Psalm 22:3 says that God inhabits the praises of Israel. Right from the beginning of a church service, God is already moving. Christians who understand this always go to church early because they know that while the praise and worship session is going on, they can hear from God and receive an impartation from Him.

It Is unfortunate that many ministers of God do not take praise and worship sessions seriously. When the choir is singing choruses and praising God, many pastors are still sitting in their offices, writing letters and giving instructions because they feel that the main part of the service has not started. By the time they get on the pulpit, the service is almost over because a major part of the service is the praise and worship session. If you worship God well enough, you will see Him in action.

When believers know that they can do nothing without God (John 15:5), they will not miss praise and worship sessions for anything. In today’s Bible reading, the Bible tells us that Solomon worshipped God by offering a thousand burnt offerings to Him. It was an act of worship, the kind that the people around him had never seen before. That night, God paid him a visit and told him to ask for anything he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge so that he could serve God the way he ought to, and the Bible says that God granted him his request and added other blessings. The Bible also says that before him, there was no one like him, and after him, there will never be anyone like him (2 Chronicles 1:12).

Beloved, make it a duty to never miss any opportunity to worship God by dancing and singing praises to His name, especially during church services. If you sing and dance for Him regularly, He will set you apart for greatness.

However, if you feel you are too big to dance before Him or worship and give Him thanks, He will also see you as being too big to be carried to the top.


KEY POINT
The praise and worship session is a major part of any church service.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Romans 15-16


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

2 Praise to the Lord, above
All things so wondrously reigning;
Sheltering you under his wings,
And so gently sustaining!
Have you not seen all
That is needful has been
Sent by his gracious ordaining?

3 Praise to the Lord, who will
Prosper your work and defend you;
Surely his goodness and mercy
Shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
If with his love he befriends you.

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