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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SUNDAY MAY 24TH 2026


THEME: SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED III


MEMORISE: And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, this is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21


READ: Genesis 26:1-6
1 And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar.

2 And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:

3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;

4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;

5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

6 And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:


MESSAGE
Spiritual discernment is crucial for every Christian, especially when making critical life decisions such as choosing a marriage partner, where to live, and who to associate with. Some Christians have married evil people disguised as angels of light because they lacked spiritual discernment. They embraced Jezebels and Nabal’s idolatrous and foolish people who can lead them astray and ruin their lives.

Believers need God's direction to know the right people to marry. For example, when Abraham wanted to choose a wife for Isaac, he gave his servant specific instructions about the type of woman who would be suitable for his son and fit to partake in the covenant God had made with him (Genesis 24:1-. He told his servant to go to his country and kindred to take a wife for Isaac. This is the first criterion for a Christian's choice in marriage; he or she must marry a fellow Christian because our country as believers is heaven. Some believers have disregarded this criterion to their detriment.

Apart from a believer ensuring that whoever he or she wants to get married to is a Christian, it is also crucial to ask God to show him or her the right person among His numerous children. Some Christian ladies have been carried away by a suitor's charisma, so they didn't ask God if he was a suitable spouse for them or not. Likewise, some Christian men have allowed a lady's commitment in church to blind them to what God is saying about her character. When it comes to the issue of marriage, a believer cannot afford to be carried away by external things and miss the Holy Spirit's direction. If you are still single, I pray that you will allow the Lord, and not your emotions, physical preferences, or human calculations, to guide you in your choice of a marriage partner, in Jesus' name.

Where to live is another crucial decision that requires spiritual discernment. In Genesis 13:10-13, Lot didn't inquire from God before choosing to pitch his tent towards Sodom. He found himself in the midst of sinners and wicked people, and eventually, he lost his home when God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of the sins of their inhabitants. Only spiritually discerning people will know whether God wants them to relocate or not, and where to relocate to.

Beloved, don't make critical life decisions based solely on your judgment and understanding. Seek God's counsel and remain spiritually discerning to know what He wants you to do.


PRAYER POINT
Lord, please help me not to be insensitive to Your guidance.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Nehemiah 11-13


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.

Correct Answers

1. B. Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death.
2. B. His strength went from him, and he did not know that the Lord had departed from him.
3. B. His roommate's leg touched the retreating demon and swelled to three times its normal size, requiring a year of treatment.
4. B. Disobedience to God's instructions and toying with sin.
5. B. He was fast asleep and did not know that the Lord had departed from him until he awoke.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 13:3, what does the psalmist ask the Lord to do for his eyes?
A. Open them to see wonderful things.
B. Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death.
C. Turn them away from vanity.
D. Let them see the beauty of the Lord.

2. In Judges 16:19-21, what happened when Samson lost the seven locks of his head?
A. His strength was doubled.
B. His strength went from him, and he did not know that the Lord had departed from him.
C. He immediately repented and prayed for forgiveness.
D. He defeated the Philistines with greater power.

3. In the testimony of the former cult secretary, what confirmed that the demon he saw was not a dream?
A. He saw the demon leave through the window.
B. His roommate's leg touched the retreating demon and swelled to three times its normal size, requiring a year of treatment.
C. He recorded the event on his phone.
D. The demon left burn marks on the floor.

4. According to the devotional, what can prevent a Christian from discerning spiritual things?
A. Lack of education and intelligence.
B. Disobedience to God's instructions and toying with sin.
C. Not attending church regularly.
D. Having too many responsibilities.

5. What warning does the devotional give about Samson's spiritual state when Delilah cut his hair?
A. He was sleeping but aware of the danger.
B. He was fast asleep and did not know that the Lord had departed from him until he awoke.
C. He had already lost his strength before the hair was cut.
D. He knew exactly what was happening but chose to ignore it.

Prayer Points on "SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED II"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of spiritual discernment and for the warnings in Your word about the dangers of spiritual dullness, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have been disobedient to Your instructions, negotiated my way out of complete obedience, or toyed with sin, thereby becoming spiritually dull, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, lighten my eyes so that I do not sleep the sleep of death. Keep me spiritually awake and sensitive to Your voice at all times, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Samson, who did not know when the presence of God departed from him because sin had made him spiritually insensitive. Let me not be caught unaware, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I pray for every believer who has become spiritually dull due to compromise or secret sin. Wake them up before it is too late, and restore their sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, help me to obey You promptly and fully, without negotiation or delay. Let my obedience sharpen my spiritual senses and make me more discerning of the enemy's traps, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I ask for the grace to pray when the Holy Spirit nudges me, even when I am tired or comfortable. Let me not ignore Your promptings, for they could be the difference between life and death, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for protection over every believer who has left a life of darkness for Christ. Surround them with Your angels, and give them the discernment to see spiritual dangers before they strike, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, let my spiritual ears be open to hear Your warnings through dreams, visions, circumstances, and even unexpected voices. Let me not be like Balaam but like the prudent man who foresees evil and hides himself, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any area of disobedience, compromise, or spiritual dullness you are struggling with, and ask God for renewed sensitivity and discernment).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my prayer. I receive the grace to flee disobedience and sin, and to remain spiritually discerning all the days of 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 MAY 23RD 2026


THEME: SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED II


MEMORISE: Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; Psalm 13:3


READ: Judges 16:19-21
19 And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.

20 And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him.

21 But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.


MESSAGE
There was once a young man who was the secretary of a cult group at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in South-West Nigeria. One day, he gave his life to Christ and decided to leave the cult. Immediately, the other cult members decided to kill him because he knew their secrets. One night, after arriving in his hostel from the library, he was very tired, so he said a quick prayer and got on his bed to sleep. As he lay on his bed, the Holy Spirit nudged him to get up and pray. He got on his knees, said another short prayer, and tried to sleep again. However, he got another nudge to pray, and he just thought to himself, "Well, let me pray just as God wants."

He did so, and as he got up from his knees, he saw a huge demon with charms all over its body walk into his room, even though the door was locked. The demon made its way towards him, and he immediately started rebuking it in Jesus' name. Slowly, the demon retreated from the room.

When he told me about the incident, I asked him, "Are you sure you weren't dreaming?" He replied, "Yd have thought I was dreaming too; however, because of how I shouted when rebuking the demon, my roommate moved on his bed, and as he did so, his leg touched the demon as it retreated. My roommate's leg, which touched the demon, swelled to three times its normal size, and he spent a year treating it." Being spiritually discerning can be the difference between life and death.

As we read in Balaam's story yesterday, disobedience to God's instructions can prevent a Christian from discerning spiritual things. Are there instructions the Lord has given you to follow? Don't try to negotiate your way out of complete obedience to Him. Always obey God's instructions, because it will make your heart more sensitive to hearing Him. Toying with sin will make a believer become spiritually dull. Samson didn't know when his hair was cut because sin had made him spiritually dull. He was fast asleep and didn't know that he was in trouble until Delilah woke him up. When he awoke, he wanted to fight the Philistines as he had always done, but he was unaware that God had lefthim.

Beloved, flee disobedience and sin so that you will remain. spiritually discerning. May you not become spiritually insensitive and sleep the sleep of death, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to obey You at all times so that I will never become spiritually insensitive.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Nehemiah 8-10


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 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.

3 But we never can prove
the delights of his love
until all on the altar we lay;
for the favor he shows,
for the joy he bestows,
are for them who will trust and obey.

4 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.

Correct Answers

1. B. Because they are foolishness unto him, and he cannot know them because they are spiritually discerned.
2. B. It turned aside out of the way into a field, thrust itself against a wall, and finally fell down under Balaam.
3. B. When several people are trying to make a Christian angry, it could be a trap to open a window for attack.
4. B. He foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself.
5. B. Destroyed homes and ended lives prematurely.

Objective Questions

1. According to 1 Corinthians 2:14, why does the natural man not receive the things of the Spirit of God?
A. Because he is too educated and rational.
B. Because they are foolishness unto him, and he cannot know them because they are spiritually discerned.
C. Because he has no access to the Bible.
D. Because he is not religious enough.

2. In Numbers 22:22-33, what did the donkey do when it saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way with a drawn sword?
A. It continued walking straight toward the angel.
B. It turned aside out of the way into a field, thrust itself against a wall, and finally fell down under Balaam.
C. It ran away and left Balaam alone.
D. It spoke to Balaam immediately without any warning.

3. According to the devotional, what is one example of a situation where spiritual discernment is needed to avoid giving the devil an opportunity?
A. When someone receives a promotion at work.
B. When several people are trying to make a Christian angry, it could be a trap to open a window for attack.
C. When a Christian is feeling happy and joyful.
D. When a Christian is sleeping peacefully.

4. What does Proverbs 22:3 say about a prudent man?
A. He rushes into every situation without thinking.
B. He foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself.
C. He ignores warnings and continues on his path.
D. He depends on others to warn him of danger.

5. According to the devotional, what has a lack of spiritual discernment caused in many lives?
A. Increased wealth and prosperity.
B. Destroyed homes and ended lives prematurely.
C. Greater spiritual growth and maturity.
D. Stronger relationships with others.

Prayer Points on "SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED"

1. Father, I thank You for the gift of spiritual discernment, which enables me to understand the things of Your Spirit and walk in Your ways, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have been spiritually insensitive, ignored Your warnings, or failed to discern the plans of the enemy against me, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, sharpen my spiritual senses so that I may see dangers ahead and hide myself, just as the prudent man does according to Proverbs 22:3, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Balaam, who was so spiritually dull that he could not recognise the angel of the Lord even when his donkey saw it. Open my eyes to see things as they truly are, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, help me to discern the devil's traps—whether through anger, temptation, or false opportunities—so that I do not give him any foothold to attack me, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, give me the grace to recognise divine opportunities when they come. When You send people in need across my path, let me not ignore them but respond in love and generosity, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I pray for every home and life that has been destroyed by a lack of spiritual discernment. Restore what has been lost and grant wisdom to walk in safety, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, let me not be like Balaam, who struck the very instrument God was using to save him. Teach me to listen even to the unexpected voices that carry Your warning, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I receive the gift of discernment of spirits, that I may know what is from You, what is from the flesh, and what is from the devil. Let me walk in clarity and divine direction, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas in your life—relationships, finances, decisions, or spiritual walk—where you need sharper discernment to see hidden dangers or opportunities).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my prayer. I believe You are sharpening my discernment, and I will walk in wisdom and spiritual sensitivity all the days of 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: FRIDAY MAY 22ND 2026


THEME: SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED


MEMORISE: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14


READ: Numbers 22:22-33
22 And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.

23 And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.

24 But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.

25 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and he smote her again.

26 And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.

27 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.

28 And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

29 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.

30 And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay.

31 Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.

32 And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me:

33 And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.


MESSAGE
Today's memory verse tells us that the natural man cannot understand the things of God because they are spiritually discerned. This means that such a fellow cannot follow God's direction, as he or she cannot understand spiritual things and will even consider them foolish. Those who walk in the spirit, however, know how to discern spiritual things.

For instance, when it seems that several people are trying to get a Christian angry, it could be that the devil is seeking to open a window through which he can attack him or her. If the believer cannot spiritually discern the devil's plan, he or she might eventually give in to anger, thereby giving the devil access to carry out his attack. Likewise, if a Christian keeps encountering people in need, especially if they are fellow Christians, it could be that God wants the believer to help them so that He can open windows of blessings over his or her life. However, if the Christian cannot spiritually discern what is happening and ignores the people in need, he or she would miss out on God's blessing. Spiritual discernment is crucial in the journey of every Christian.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 22:3

In today's Bible reading, Balaam's donkey began to behave strangely when he was on his way to meet Balak despite God's initial instruction forbidding him from going (Numbers 22:12). Balaam was so spiritually insensitive that he didn't know the actions of the donkey were for his own good. When his donkey didn't move as he wanted it to and kept turning away from the path it was supposed to take, he hit it in an attempt to force it to obey him. Even when the donkey spoke, which was very strange, Balaam was too spiritually insensitive to sense the danger ahead until God opened his eyes. I pray that your spiritual senses will be sharpened enough to see any dangers that are ahead of you, and you will be prudent enough to hide yourself, in Jesus' name.

The lack of spiritual discernment has destroyed so many homes and ended so many lives prematurely. This is why spiritual discernment is a must-have for you in your walk with God, relationship with others, and dealings with the world. I pray that the Almighty God, in His mercy, will sharpen your discernment and help you see things as they really are, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to discern spiritual matters and see things as they truly are.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Nehemiah 4-7


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.

Correct Answers

1. B. The Lord is great, and our Lord is above all gods.
2. B. Thanksgiving and a joyful noise with psalms.
3. A. Aaron's rod turned into a serpent, and the magicians' rods also turned into serpents, but Aaron's serpent swallowed theirs.
4. B. Their clothes and shoes did not wear out.
5. B. Their praise, worship, love, and devotion.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 135:5, what does the psalmist declare about the Lord?
A. The Lord is merciful and slow to anger.
B. The Lord is great, and our Lord is above all gods.
C. The Lord is the shepherd who provides for His people.
D. The Lord is the judge of all the earth.

2. In Psalm 95:1-6, what are believers instructed to bring before the Lord's presence?
A. Offerings and sacrifices of animals.
B. Thanksgiving and a joyful noise with psalms.
C. Silence and quiet meditation.
D. Their tithes and first fruits.

3. According to Exodus 7:10, what did Aaron's rod turn into, and what happened to the magicians' rods?
A. Aaron's rod turned into a serpent, and the magicians' rods also turned into serpents, but Aaron's serpent swallowed theirs.
B. Aaron's rod turned into a serpent, and the magicians' rods remained as rods.
C. Aaron's rod turned into a serpent, and the magicians' rods turned into lions.
D. Aaron's rod turned into a serpent, and the magicians' rods turned into serpents that all fled away.

4. According to Deuteronomy 29:5, what miracle did God perform for the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness?
A. Their water never ran out.
B. Their clothes and shoes did not wear out.
C. Their enemies could not find them.
D. Their food multiplied daily.

5. What does the devotional say God expects from His children in return for all His power and blessings?
A. Their financial wealth and possessions.
B. Their praise, worship, love, and devotion.
C. Their fasting and prayers every day.
D. Their service in the church every week.

Prayer Points on "GOD ABOVE ALL"

1. Father, I thank You for being the great God and the King above all gods. Thank You for Your power that is unmatched and Your glory that fills the heavens and the earth, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have placed other things—money, career, relationships, or pleasures—above You in my heart, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I worship You as the Creator of the sea, the dry land, and all the deep places. Let every power that exalts itself against Your knowledge be brought down, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as Aaron's rod swallowed the magicians' serpents, let Your power swallow every counterfeit miracle and every deception of the enemy in my life, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, You are the One who gives power to get wealth. Let every wealth I acquire come from Your blessing without sorrow, and let me never be trapped by the devil's counterfeit prosperity, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, You took a beggar from the dunghill and made him sit with princes. Elevate me from every low place in my life—spiritually, financially, and socially—and seat me among those who honor Your name, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I thank You for the wonders You performed for Israel—deliverance from Egypt, provision in the wilderness, clothes that never wore out. I trust You to do exceeding abundantly above all I can ask or think in my own life, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, You own the cattle upon a thousand hills, and all silver and gold belong to You. Supply all my needs according to Your riches in glory, and let me never lack any good thing, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, give me a heart of worship that loves to praise You at all times. Let my worship be in spirit and in truth, drawing Your special attention and releasing Your power over every situation in my life, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention any area where you need to experience the supremacy of God—over sickness, finances, family, or enemies—and declare that He is above all).

11. Thank You, Father, for making me Your own and giving me access to all Your wisdom, riches, glory, power, grace, and goodness. I will worship You all the days of 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: THURSDAY MAY 21ST 2026


THEME: GOD ABOVE ALL


MEMORISE: For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
Psalm 135:5


READ: Psalms 95:1-6
1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

4 In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.

5 The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.

6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.


MESSAGE
In Exodus 7:10, when Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh bearing a message from the Lord, they demonstrated the power of the One who sent them by casting down Aaron's rod, and it turned into a snake. The Egyptian magicians also turned their rods into snakes, but it soon became obvious that all power belongs to God, as the snake from Aaron's rod swallowed all the magicians’ snakes. The devil might attempt to copy God, but he will always fail because God is above all (1 Chronicles 29:11-12). For instance, the devil has given many people wealth through various unholy means, but my God is the only One who gives power to get wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18). Furthermore, the wealth that comes from God's blessing is without sorrow (Proverbs 10:22).

The Almighty God can change the unchangeable. He can take a beggar from a dunghill and cause him or her to dine with princes (1 Samuel 2:. He can also do the impossible. In one night, He delivered His people from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 12:31-33). He also provided food for them for 40 years in the wilderness. He fed them with the food of angels and gave them meat throughout their journey to the Promised Land (Psalm 78:24-25).

Furthermore, they didn't need new clothes or shoes because their clothes and shoes did not wear out (Deuteronomy 29:5). The God who did all these wonders can do exceeding abundantly above all you can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). He can meet your needs effortlessly because the cattle upon a thousand hills are His (Psalm 50:10), and all the silver and gold in the world belong to Him (Haggai 2:. He owns the whole earth and everything within it (Psalm 24:1). He is God above all gods (2 Chronicles 2:5); the King of kings and Lord of lords (1 Timothy 6:15).

Beloved, isn't it amazing that the One who is above all is your Father? He has given you access to all His wisdom, riches, glory, power, grace, and goodness, and all He expects from you is your praise and worship. He expects your love and devotion, and He truly deserves it all. If you really want God's special attention and you want to experience His almightiness, ask Him to give you a heart of worship today because He will give His attention, which will come with all that He has, to those who worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24).


PRAYER POINT
Father, thank You for calling me Your own. Please, give me a heart that loves to worship You at all times.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Nehemiah 1-3


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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

Correct Answers

1. B. That they may prosper and be in health, even as their soul prospers.
2. B. Not one of them was feeble; they were all healthy and strong.
3. B. He was sick for 38 years; one word from Jesus healed him instantly.
4. B. The boy was instantly healed at that very moment in Capernaum.
5. B. Divine health means never needing healing because God wants believers to live without sickness altogether.

Objective Questions

1. According to 3 John 2, what does the apostle wish above all things for believers?
A. That they may be rich and influential.
B. That they may prosper and be in health, even as their soul prospers.
C. That they may have long life and many children.
D. That they may travel to many nations.

2. In Psalm 105:37, what was the condition of the Israelites when they left Egypt?
A. Many were sick and weak from slavery.
B. Not one of them was feeble; they were all healthy and strong.
C. Only the young ones were healthy; the elderly were weak.
D. They were all afflicted with various diseases.

3. According to John 5:5-9, how long had the man at the pool of Bethesda been sick, and what healed him?
A. He was sick for 12 years; the angel of the Lord healed him.
B. He was sick for 38 years; one word from Jesus healed him instantly.
C. He was sick for 40 years; he stepped into the pool and was healed.
D. He was sick for 20 years; Peter and John prayed for him.

4. In John 4:46-54, what happened when Jesus spoke a word from Cana of Galilee regarding the nobleman's son?
A. The boy was healed the next day.
B. The boy was instantly healed at that very moment in Capernaum.
C. The nobleman had to bring the boy to Jesus.
D. The boy recovered after seven days.

5. According to the devotional, what is the difference between believing God for healing and living in divine health?
A. There is no difference; they are the same.
B. Divine health means never needing healing because God wants believers to live without sickness altogether.
C. Healing is for the Old Testament; divine health is for the New Testament.
D. Divine health requires more fasting than healing.

Prayer Points on "DIVINE HEALTH"

1. Father, I thank You for being the Great Physician who heals all my diseases. Thank You for the promise that by the stripes of Jesus, I am healed, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have doubted Your healing power or settled for sickness as my portion instead of claiming divine health, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I receive Your word for my healing today. Just as the man at Bethesda was healed after 38 years by one word from Jesus, let every sickness in my body dissolve now, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I declare that no sickness, disease, or infirmity shall have dominion over me. I am redeemed from the curse of the law, and divine health is my portion, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, just as the Israelites left Egypt with not one feeble among them, let every trace of weakness, illness, and infirmity be removed from my body, my family, and my household, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, Your word cannot be hindered by space or time. Send Your word from Your throne to heal me right now, wherever I am, just as You healed the nobleman's son from a distance, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I trust You not only for healing but for divine health. Let sickness be a stranger to my dwelling place, and let my life be a testimony of Your sustaining power, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I speak to every organ, every cell, and every system in my body: function perfectly according to God's original design. Let there be no disease, no malfunction, and no pain, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for everyone reading this who is battling any sickness. Let Your word go forth and accomplish complete healing in their bodies. Let them rise and testify of Your goodness, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific health challenges you are facing and declare divine healing and health over them in Jesus' name).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that Your word sent to heal me will not return void. I receive my healing and divine health today, 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 MAY 20TH 2026


THEME: DIVINE HEALTH


MEMORISE: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 2


READ: Isaiah 55:10-11
10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

11 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.


MESSAGE
Psalm 105:37 tells us that when the Israelites were leaving Egypt, not a single one of them was feeble, meaning that the young and old were healthy and strong. Those who had suffered in the hands of the taskmasters suddenly became strong and healthy as they ate the Passover meal and prepared to leave Egypt. If God divinely healed people who had been constantly beaten and maltreated before they cane out of slavery and kept their feet from being swollen for 40 years in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:4), He can grant you divine health as well.

No matter how long a person has been ill or how severe the sickness is, God can heal the person completely. In John 5:5-9, it took only one word from Jesus to heal a man who had been sick for 38 years in an instant. Psalm 107:20 tells us that when God sends His word, healing and deliverance follow.

Sicknesses and diseases cannot stand the power of God's word. When He sends His word, it never returns to Him without accomplishing what He has sent it to do. Today's Bible reading tells us that just as rain and snow come upon the earth's surface to water it and make it fruitful, God's word always prospers wherever He sends it.

A word from Jesus was enough to heal a nobleman's son in John 4:46-54. Jesus spoke the word where He was in Cana of Galilee, and the boy was instantly healed far away in Capernaum. God's word cannot be hindered by space or time or slowed down in any way. In Matthew 8:5-13, all that was required to heal a centurion's grievously ill servant was a word from Jesus. The Syrophoenician's daughter also experienced miraculous and instant deliverance when God released His word over her situation (Mark 7:24-30). God's word spoken through His servants and believed in faith can bring healing to the sick. However, His word, as it is written in the Bible, is also more than enough to bring a fellow healing if he or she believes.

Beloved, if you have any sickness in your body, the word of God has provided for your healing already -all you need to do is believe. Beyond believing God for healing, however, He wants you to live in divine health, as echoed by Apostle John in today's memory verse. Again, all you need to do is believe in His word. I pray that you will never experience any form of sickness henceforth, in Jesus' name.


KET POINT
Beyond trusting God for healing also trust Him for divine health.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezra 8-10


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIAN NOW IS HERE

1 The Great Physician now is near,
The sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus!

Refrain
Sweetest note in seraph song;
Sweetest name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus!

2 Your many sins are all forgiv’n,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;
The veil ’twixt you and God is riven,
Redemption wrought by Jesus.

3 All glory to the dying Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
love the blessed Savior’s name,
I love the name of Jesus.

4 His name dispels my guilt and fear,
No other name but Jesus;
Oh, how my soul delights to hear
The precious name of Jesus!

Correct Answers

1. B. There was light.
2. B. It breaketh the cedars.
3. B. Isaac blessed Jacob and could not reverse it even when he discovered the deception.
4. A. He found no place for repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
5. C. Serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in thoughts, words, and actions.

Objective Questions

1. According to Genesis 1:3, what happened when God said, "Let there be light"?
A. Light appeared after seven days.
B. There was light.
C. The angels created light.
D. Darkness remained but was lessened.

2. In Psalm 29:4-5, what does the voice of the Lord do to the cedars of Lebanon?
A. It plants new cedars.
B. It breaketh the cedars.
C. It waters the cedars.
D. It hides the cedars.

3. According to the devotional, what example shows that God's blessings can be irreversible?
A. Adam and Eve were blessed in the Garden of Eden.
B. Isaac blessed Jacob and could not reverse it even when he discovered the deception.
C. God blessed Abraham and later changed His mind.
D. Esau eventually received the same blessing as Jacob.

4. What does Hebrews 12:17 say about Esau's attempt to reverse the blessing?
A. He found no place for repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
B. He successfully reversed the blessing through his father.
C. He gave up and accepted his fate.
D. God intervened and gave him a new blessing.

5. According to the devotional, what must a believer do to receive God's irreversible blessings?
A. Give large offerings and tithes.
B. Fast for forty days and nights.
C. Serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in thoughts, words, and actions.
D. Attend church services every day of the week.

Prayer Points on "WHEN GOD SPEAKS"

1. Father, I thank You for the power of Your voice that created light out of darkness and brings transformation whenever You speak, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have ignored Your voice, disobeyed Your instructions, or lived in a way that does not please You, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, let Your voice speak into every dark area of my life—sickness, poverty, stagnation, and sorrow—and let Your light arise, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as Your voice breaks the cedars and shakes the wilderness, let every obstacle and stronghold in my life be shattered by the power of Your spoken word, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, speak irreversible blessings over my life, my family, and my destiny. Let no power of darkness reverse what You have declared, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, help me to live a life that pleases You in my thoughts, words, and actions. Let me shun sin and run away from everything You hate, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, like Isaac who blessed Jacob, position me to receive the blessings of the firstborn. Let me not be like Esau who lost his blessing because of carelessness, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, give me the grace to obey Your instructions willingly and promptly. Let my obedience attract Your voice of favor and promotion over my life, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, for everyone reading this who has been living outside Your will, call them back to Yourself. Let them hear Your voice and turn from their wicked ways, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you need God to speak a word of blessing, healing, or breakthrough, and ask Him to speak over you today).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that when You speak, it is done. I receive Your irreversible blessings and declare that I am a child in whom You are well pleased, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: TUESDAY MAY 19, 2026


THEME: WHEN GOD SPEAKS


MEMORISE: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Genesis 1:3


READ: Psalms 29:1-11
1 Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.

4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.

7 The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.

8 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.

9 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.

10 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.

11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.


MESSAGE
In today's memory verse, God said, "Let there be light" and there was light. When He commanded light into existence, He was declaring that darkness should disappear, sorrow should give way to joy, and stagnation should give way to promotion. God's word changes lives and situations. When His word comes to a fellow, that person will experience a great turnaround in every aspect of his or her life.

Psalm 29:4 says that God's voice is powerful and full of majesty. Every time God speaks, all beings in heaven and on earth tremble to do His bidding. Since we know how powerful God's voice is, we must be careful about what He says concerning us. We must be careful to ensure that He doesn't pronounce anything negative over us because it will surely come to pass. We must also ensure that He speaks blessings over us because when He does, they will be irreversible.

You might be asking, "How can I get God to speak irreversible blessings over me?" In Genesis 27:1-4, Isaac wanted to bless Esau, and to properly position him for the blessing, he told him to get his weapons and hunt for venison in the field. He also asked him to prepare it in a way that he loved so that after eating the meal, he would bless him. Jacob, however, pretended to be Esau, his brother, and tricked their father into giving him the blessing that was meant for Esau. Later on, when Isaac discovered he had erroneously blessed Jacob, he was unable to reverse the blessing (Genesis 27:33). Hebrews 12:17 tells us that Esau's protests and tears could not reverse what Jacob had received. Isaac wanted Esau to serve and please him before he could bless him. The same is true if you want God to bless you.

People who serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in their thoughts, words, and actions always receive His blessings. A fellow cannot keep doing what his or her father hates and expect to be blessed by him. He or she cannot continue displeasing him and disobeying his instructions and expect to be looked upon favorably by him.

Beloved, does your life please God? Do you shun sin and run away from the things He hates? Do you obey His instructions willingly and promptly? If your answer to all these questions is "Yes", then you can expect Him to constantly speak His blessings over you. He will always pronounce blessings over His children in whom He is well pleased.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to live a life that pleases You always, so l can be properly positioned to receive Your irreversible blessings.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezra 5-7


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.

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

Correct Answers

1. B. You shall do the same as was done to the fig tree, and if you say to a mountain to be removed and cast into the sea, it shall be done.
2. B. Because of their unbelief.
3. A. It is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.
4. B. It undermines the power of God's word in the heart, making the believer feel that the word is ordinary and not true.
5. B. They drove out mourners and commanded the dead to arise.

Objective Questions

1. According to Matthew 21:21, what did Jesus say will happen if you have faith and do not doubt?
A. You will receive all the riches of the world.
B. You shall do the same as was done to the fig tree, and if you say to a mountain to be removed and cast into the sea, it shall be done.
C. You will never face any trials again.
D. You will be given authority over angels.

2. In Matthew 17:19-20, why could the disciples not cast out the demon from the boy?
A. They lacked the authority to cast out demons.
B. Because of their unbelief.
C. Because the demon was too powerful.
D. Because they had not fasted enough.

3. What does Hebrews 4:12 describe about the word of God?
A. It is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.
B. It is only useful for teaching and not for miracles.
C. It becomes effective only when spoken by pastors.
D. It is limited by human understanding.

4. According to the devotional, what does the spirit of doubt and unbelief do in a believer?
A. It strengthens the believer's faith in God.
B. It undermines the power of God's word in the heart, making the believer feel that the word is ordinary and not true.
C. It helps the believer to analyse situations more carefully.
D. It makes the believer more reliant on their own strength.

5. What pattern did Jesus use to raise Jairus' daughter in Mark 5:35-43, and Peter used to raise Dorcas in Acts 9:36-42?
A. They prayed for many hours before commanding the dead to rise.
B. They drove out mourners and commanded the dead to arise.
C. They anointed the dead bodies with oil.
D. They called for other apostles to join in prayer.

Prayer Points on "BANISH UNBELIEF"

1. Father, I thank You for the power of Your word, which is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. Thank You that Your word created all things and still works miracles today, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed doubt and unbelief to undermine Your word in my heart, making it ineffective in my mouth, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I banish every spirit of doubt and unbelief from my life right now. I reject every thought that makes me feel Your word is ordinary or untrue. Let my heart be filled with unwavering faith, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, increase my faith to the size of a mustard seed, as You promised in Matthew 17:20. Let me speak to mountains in my life—sickness, poverty, stagnation, and broken relationships—and let them be removed and cast into the sea, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I declare that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. I am above poverty, failure, and destruction because Your power resides in me. Help me to leverage this power to subdue every negative situation, in Jesus' name.


6. Lord, teach me to follow the pattern of Jesus and Peter—to drive out mourners and negative voices before commanding breakthroughs. Let me not be hindered by the unbelief of those around me, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I pray for every hopeless case around me. Use me as a conduit of Your power to show the world that there is still hope in You. Let nothing be impossible for me because I speak Your word in faith, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, let Your light shine through me in every place I go. Use my faith-filled words to heal the sick, raise the dead, and set captives free, to the glory of Your name, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for everyone reading this who is tormented by doubt and unbelief. Let the spirit of unbelief leave them now, and fill them with absolute trust in Your word, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific mountains you are facing—health, finances, family, career—and declare in faith that they shall be removed in Jesus' name).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that nothing shall be impossible to me when I speak Your word without doubt. I receive my miracle today, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY MAY 18TH 2026


THEME: BANISH UNBELIEF


MEMORISE: Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. Matthew 21:21


READ: Matthew 17:19-20
19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?

20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.


MESSAGE
Hebrews 4:12 says that the word of God is living. powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. Also, John 1:1-3 tells us that all things were created by the word of God. As powerful as God's word is, however, when it is spoken in unbelief, it cannot be expected to produce results.

In 1 John 4:4, it is written that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. God lives within you, and He is greater than every problem or challenge that the world can throw your way. This is the absolute truth about you; you are above poverty and destruction because God's power resides in you, and you can leverage it to subdue negative situations. Despite this, unbelief can hinder the power of God from flowing through His word in your mouth.

It is possible to be a Christian and be tormented by the spirit of doubt and unbelief. What this spirit does is that it undermines the power of God's word in your heart and makes you feel that the word of God is ordinary. It also makes you begin to think that God's word is not true, thereby filling your heart with uncertainty. If the spirit of doubt and unbelief is tormenting you, I pray that it will leave you right now, in Jesus' name. Jesus raised Jairus' daughter in Mark 5:35-43 with His word. When He got to his house, He drove out those who were weeping and commanded the dead girl to arise.

Peter followed the same pattern when God used him to raise Dorcas in Acts 9:36-42; he sent the mourners out of the house and commanded the dead woman to arise.
Beloved, there is no limit to what you can achieve when you proclaim God's word in faith. As Jesus said in today's Bible reading, nothing shall be impossible to you if you speak the word of God in faith without any doubt or unbelief. God wants you to believe His word and act upon it. He wants you to go to places where there are hopeless cases so He can show the world that there is still hope through you. He wants to use you mightily and shine His light through you so that He will be glorified (Matthew 5:16). However, you must learn to trust in His word completely and proclaim it boldly over every situation you encounter. May you be a conduit of God's mighty power everywhere you go henceforth, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Doubt and unbelief undermine the power of God's word, making it ineffective in a Christian's mouth.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezra 1-4


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.

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

Correct Answers

1. B. He will have compassion upon them and gather them from all the nations.
2. C. It shall go out, and the original owner shall return to his possession.
3. C. Every fifty years.
4. B. Anyone in Christ can experience Jubilee every day.
5. B. They become old things are passed away, and all things become new.