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Quiz on the devotional, "LEVELS OF BREAKTHROUGHS."

1. According to the devotional, what is one key characteristic of the breakthrough experienced by David and Esther, compared to that of Abraham and Moses?
A. It was primarily a financial breakthrough.
B. It was a new level of breakthrough, often manifesting suddenly or without prior notice.
C. It was preceded by many years of wandering in the wilderness.
D. It required them to forsake their family connections.

2. The devotional emphasizes that to experience a new level of breakthrough, a believer must let go of the past life and old habits. Which idol-worshipping nation did Ruth leave to follow Naomi and the God of Israel?
A. Canaan
B. Egypt
C. Moab
D. Midian

3. Based on the devotional's message, what two essential actions are highlighted as necessary for experiencing new breakthroughs, using Ruth as a primary example?
A. Fasting regularly and maintaining a cheerful heart.
B. Seeking the nearest kinsman and praying only at midnight.
C. Obeying the word of God completely and being diligent in all you do.
D. Remembering the former things and considering the things of old.

4. Which Bible passage is given in the devotional as the MEMORISE scripture that promises a fulfillment of desires for those who delight in the Lord?
A. Isaiah 43:18-19
B. Ruth 3:1-18
C. Psalm 37:4
D. Genesis 18:9-14

5. Which two biblical figures are mentioned in the devotional as examples of a breakthrough that had been promised but took several years to manifest?
A. David and Samuel
B. Abraham and Joseph
C. Ruth and Naomi
D. Boaz and Moses

Prayer Points on "Levels of Breakthroughs"

1. Father, I thank you for the finished work of Christ that has qualified me for every good thing and for your promise that when I delight in you, you will give me the desires of my heart. Thank you for the levels of breakthrough available to me through your grace, in Jesus' name (Psalm 37:4).

2. Lord, I repent of every form of spiritual laziness, disobedience, or self-will that has delayed or limited the manifestation of my promised breakthroughs. Forgive me for holding onto old habits and past life that you want me to let go of. Have mercy on me, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, I receive the grace to embrace a "Ruth" level of commitment. I let go of my past life, old ways, and anything that is incompatible with your will for a new level of glory. Help me to forsake the idols of my heart and to wholly follow you, the living God, in Jesus' name (Isaiah 43:18-19).

4. Oh Lord, let my season of "tarrying" come to an end. Command a sudden, accelerated, and undeniable breakthrough for me that is comparable to that of David being anointed King or Esther being crowned Queen. Shift me from the background to the front line, in Jesus' mighty name (1 Samuel 16:11-13, Esther 2:17).

5. Father, I key into the covenant of diligence and favor. As Ruth's diligence attracted the favor of Boaz (Ruth 2:1-16), let my hard work, integrity, and effort attract divine attention and uncommon favor from the right people who are divinely positioned to lift me, in Jesus' name.

6. I command every "near kinsman" that is blocking my destiny breakthrough to either act now or relinquish their hold! Let every divine connection, provision, and opportunity meant for my destiny be secured without delay, just as the matter of Ruth was finished the same day, in Jesus’ name (Ruth 3:18).

7. Holy Spirit, grant me the wisdom and humility to seek and follow godly counsel. Open my ears to hear the instructions of my spiritual and physical mentors, just as Ruth obeyed Naomi, and let that obedience usher me into my new level of rest, breakthrough, and elevation, in Jesus' name.

8. I pray for a complete, all-encompassing breakthrough that will be so evident that all the city (my world) will know that the Lord has shown me kindness. Let the whole world know of my virtuous conduct and your great reward in my life, in Jesus' name (Ruth 3:11).

9. Father, let my latter end be far greater than my beginning! I decree that every sorrow, sadness, and setback of the past is over, and I step into a season of marital rest, financial abundance, and lasting joy, in Jesus’ name (Ruth 3:1).

10. Heavenly Father, I pray the specific Key Point in the devotional: Please help me to obey your instructions on the things I must do to experience new breakthroughs in my life, and let the manifestation be instant and complete, in Jesus’ mighty name.

11. Father, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Strengthen him, bless his ministry with fresh anointing, and let the testimonies of accelerated and permanent breakthroughs multiply in the lives of every Open Heaven user worldwide, in Jesus’ name.

12. My personal prayer point: [Mention a specific area—e.g., your career promotion, a financial need, or a relationship breakthrough—where you desire to see a sudden, accelerated, "Esther-level" breakthrough manifest *this week*.]

13. Thank you, Father, for hearing me. I declare that the season of waiting is over! My accelerated breakthrough is here, and I will walk in complete rest and testify to your glory, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

May the Lord give you a divine, sudden, and comprehensive breakthrough that will testify of His goodness in your life!

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 OCTOBER 7TH 2025


THEME: LEVELS OF BREAKTHROUGHS


MEMORISE: Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 37:4


READ: Ruth 3:1-18
1 Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?

2 And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.

3 Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.

4 And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.

5 And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do.

6 And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.

7 And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.

8 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.

9 And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.

10 And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

12 And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.

13 Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning.

14 And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.

15 Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.

16 And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.

17 And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.

18 Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.


MESSAGE
Here are different levels of breakthroughs. In Genesis 18:9-14, Abraham had a breakthrough, but it was a breakthrough that took 25 years to manifest. In Genesis 41:38-44, Joseph had a breakthrough, but that breakthrough took several years to manifest the way God showed him several years earlier in a dream. Moses also had a period of breakthrough that had been promised over a long time before its manifestation (Exodus 3:1-15). He had known long before then that God had chosen him to deliver the Israelites (Acts 7:22-25), but the manifestation took years.

There is, however, another level of breakthrough like the one recorded in 1 Samuel 16:11-13, where a shepherd boy was anointed as the king of Israel without prior notice. In Esther 2:15-18, a slave girl became a queen in a foreign land; that is also a new level of breakthrough.

When you read the book of Ruth, you will see certain lessons that will help you experience a new level of breakthrough. After experiencing sadness and sorrow, Ruth decided to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, from Moab – her own country- to Bethlehem. Moab was a nation of idol worshippers, but she decided to forsake the idols she had grown up with to worship the God of Israel. She must have also left many childhood friends and close relatives behind. She practically left her old life to start a new one. You cannot keep holding on to the past if you want to experience a new level of breakthrough. You must let go of your past life and old habits to receive the new things God has for you.

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19

Ruth found her breakthrough in Bethlehem because she served and followed the good advice she often received from her mother-in-law. She was a hardworking woman, and her diligence made Boaz notice her among the other workers on his field and show her favor (Ruth 2:1-16). In today’s Bible reading, you will also see that it was Ruth’s obedience to Naomi’s advice that led to her becoming Boaz’s wife.

Beloved, if you want to experience new breakthroughs in your life, you must obey the word of God completely. You must also seek and follow godly counsel while ensuring that you are diligent in all you do.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to obey your instructions on the things I must do to experience new breakthroughs in my life, in Jesus’ name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 14-17


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 to the Quiz

Question 1
What Bible verse is given as the memory verse for the devotional on the theme of "New Life"?
Correct Answer: John 11:25

Question 2
Based on the devotional's reading passage (John 11:1-44), for how many days had Lazarus been in the grave when Jesus arrived?
Correct Answer: Four days

Question 3
What central theological statement did Jesus make to Martha that is also the key concept of the devotional?
Correct Answer: "I am the resurrection, and the life."

Question 4
In the Message section, which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as something God can breathe new life into or restore in the examples given?
Correct Answer: A broken home appliance

Question 5
According to the devotional's Key Point, what is declared to be the condition for nothing to stay dead?
Correct Answer: When God comes on the scene.

Quiz on "New Life" Devotional

Question 1
What Bible verse is given as the memory verse for the devotional on the theme of "New Life"?
A. Luke 1:37
B. John 11:43
C. Acts 4:33

Question 2
Based on the devotional's reading passage (John 11:1-44), for how many days had Lazarus been in the grave when Jesus arrived?
A. Two days
B. Three days
C. Five days

Question 3
What central theological statement did Jesus make to Martha that is also the key concept of the devotional?
A. "I am the way, the truth, and the life."
B. "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God."
C. "Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?"

Question 4
In the Message section, which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as something God can breathe new life into or restore in the examples given?
A. A baby that had died in the womb
B. A dead motorcyclist
C. A dead business or marriage

Question 5
According to the devotional's Key Point, what is declared to be the condition for nothing to stay dead?
A. When two or more agree in prayer.
B. When Jesus is concerned.
C. When a minister of God speaks a word of faith.

Prayer Points on "New Life"

1. Father, I thank you because you are the Resurrection and the Life. Thank you for your unfailing power to raise the dead and for the finished work of salvation that gives me eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name (John 11:25).

2. Lord, I repent of every form of doubt, unbelief, or discouragement that has made me accept a situation as final and dead. Forgive me for limiting your power and for the times I have failed to believe your promise that nothing is impossible with you. Have mercy on me, in Jesus' name.

3. Oh, Lord Jesus, breathe the breath of new life into every area of my life that the enemy or circumstances have declared dead. I command a resurrection to my business, career, ministry, finances, marriage, and health right now, in the mighty name of Jesus (Ezekiel 37:5).

4. Father, let the stone be rolled away from the tomb of my destiny, just as the stone was rolled away from Lazarus' grave. Remove every obstacle, barrier, and limiting belief that stands between me and the manifestation of your glory and my total breakthrough. In Jesus' name (John 11:39).

5. I decree and declare that every sickness, disease, or infirmity that has lodged in my body is now subject to the power of the Resurrection and the Life. I command a complete healing and restoration, let my body be as good as new, in Jesus' name (Isaiah 53:5).

6. Holy Spirit, touch every dead relationship or marriage and pour in the oil of new life, reconciliation, and vibrant love. Revive every bond that has broken, and make it better and stronger than it ever was, for the glory of God. In Jesus' name.

7. Father, let the miracle that will shut the mouth of my mockers and doubters manifest in my life this week. Let those who asked, "Where is your God?" be compelled to glorify your name because of the undeniable resurrection power they will see at work in my life. In Jesus' name (John 11:42, 45).

8. I pray for a new and vibrant life of faith. Lord, increase my faith so that I may always believe, without wavering, that I will see the glory of God in every seemingly impossible situation, no matter how long the challenge has lasted. In Jesus' name (John 11:40).

9. I pray for every minister of the gospel and believer who is on the verge of giving up on their vision or ministry. Oh God, revive their passion and breathe new life into their calling, empowering them to cry out "Come forth!" to every dead situation, and to see your glory. In Jesus' name.

10. Heavenly Father, I pray the specific Key Point in the devotional: I declare that since Nothing stays dead when God comes on the scene, you are coming on the scene in my life, and every dead issue is receiving new life right now, in Jesus' mighty name.

11. Father, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Continue to uphold him with your mighty right hand. Clothe him with a greater anointing, and let the testimonies of resurrection power and new life multiply through his ministry worldwide, in Jesus' name.

12. My personal prayer point: [Mention a specific prayer need—e.g., a long-standing financial situation, a specific sickness, or a family issue—where you desire to see the instant, undeniable resurrection power of Jesus manifest.]

13. Thank you, Father, for hearing me. I declare that I have received new life and total restoration. I will walk in the freedom of Christ and testify to your glory, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

May the God of Resurrection and Life cause you to experience a massive, undeniable shift in every area of your life!

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 OCTOBER 6TH 2025


THEME: NEW LIFE


MEMORISE: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believe th in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: John 11:25


READ: John 11:1-44
1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.

2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)

3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.

4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.

7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.

8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.

11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.

13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.

24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.

30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.

31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.

32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,

34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
35 Jesus wept.

36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?

38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.


MESSAGE
Years ago, a pregnant woman was told by her doctors that her baby had died in her womb. The doctors told her that they needed to remove the dead baby from her womb because it was already decaying, and it posed a health risk to her. However, because the RCCG Congress was near, she told them, “Let me go to the congress first; if God does not perform a miracle, then you can remove the baby.” They told her, “1f we delay the procedure for one more week, you will likely die.” Still, she insisted on attending the programme. On the first and second days of the programme, nothing happened. However, on the third day, God’s power came down so heavily that I could not stand; I had to ask for a chair while I was preaching. As I was about to sit down, God spoke and said that there was a woman in the congregation whose baby had died in her womb for a long time, and He was bringing the baby back to life. Instantly, the baby came back to life, and she delivered the baby in due time. Beloved, if your business, marriage, ministry, or any other part of your life has been pronounced dead, I decree that God will breathe new life into it, in Jesus’ name.

One of our members attended a programme where we anointed some handkerchiefs. Some days later, while driving to Lagos, he saw a crowd gathered on the road out of curiosity, he came out of his car and discovered that a motorcyclist had been knocked down by a vehicle, and he lay dead by the roadside. He was moved with compassion and then had a leading to bring out the anointed handkerchief and lay it on the corpse. He found his way through the crowd, laid the handkerchief on the dead man, and said, “Get up!” The onlookers thought he was mentally unstable until they saw the dead man come back to life.

God can restore dead things to life and make them as good as new. He can revive a dead business, breathe new life into it, and bring it to a place of global relevance. He can also revive a dead marriage and make it as good as new again. Nothing is too dead’ where Jesus is concerned because He is the resurrection and the life (John 11:25). If He raised Lazarus after he had been dead for four days, no case is impossible with Him (Luke 1:37).


KEY POINT
Nothing stays dead when God comes on the scene.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 12-13


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!

Here are the correct answers to the objective questions:

1. B. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to preach the word of God with boldness.
2. C. Prayer and the ministry of the word.
3. A. They gathered together to pray continuously for Peter.
4. B. The family that prays together stays together.
5. D. Ephesians 4:3

Quiz on the devotional "Corporate Prayers" in text format:

1. Based on the devotional, what was the first result of the apostles' corporate prayers mentioned after they were imprisoned and threatened?
A. Peter was miraculously delivered from prison.
B. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to preach the word of God with boldness.
C. They received great grace and power for witnessing.
D. The word of God increased greatly in Jerusalem.

2. According to the devotional, what did the apostles decide to give themselves continually to after appointing seven men to handle the daily ministration in Acts 6:4?
A. Corporate prayers and healing the sick.
B. Fasting and the ministry of mercy.
C. Prayer and the ministry of the word.
D. Evangelism and teaching new converts.

3. In the Acts 12 incident cited, Herod arrested Peter and imprisoned him. How did the church respond, which the devotional highlights as leading to Peter's miraculous deliverance?
A. They gathered together to pray continuously for Peter.
B. They organised a public protest and demanded his release.
C. They sent emissaries to Herod to negotiate his freedom.
D. They raised an offering to bribe the prison guards.

4. What is the main idea of the devotional's Key Point, which is also a popular saying mentioned in the Message?
A. The family that worships together stays together.
B. The family that prays together stays together.
C. The church that fasts together sees results.
D. The church that preaches together grows together.

5. Which Bible passage is given as the MEMORISE verse, emphasising the importance of maintaining unity among believers?
A. Acts 4:33
B. Acts 6:7
C. Acts 12:5
D. Ephesians 4:3

Prayer Points on "Corporate Prayers"

1. Father, I thank you for the body of Christ and the revelation of power and blessing that comes when we gather in unity and in one accord to call upon your name. Thank you for the example of the early church. In Jesus' name (Acts 4:24).

2. Lord, I repent of every form of disunity, gossip, unforgiveness, or strife in my heart that has separated me from other believers and hindered the flow of your power. Forgive me for neglecting the bond of peace. Wash me clean by the blood of Jesus (Ephesians 4:3).

3. Father, I decree and declare a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon me and my local assembly. Let our corporate prayers bring a mighty move of the Spirit, where we are all filled and empowered to preach your Word with great boldness. In the mighty name of Jesus (Acts 4:31).

4. Holy Spirit, break every chain of persecution and opposition that tries to scatter the church or hinder your work. Just as you delivered Peter from Herod, I pray for miraculous, continuous divine intervention and protection for the church and its leaders. In Jesus' name (Acts 12:5, 11).

5. I pray for a spirit of great grace and power to rest upon all the ministers of the gospel and every believer in my church. Let our collective witness concerning the resurrection of Jesus Christ be accompanied by undeniable power and great grace. In Jesus' name (Acts 4:33).

6. Father, remove every cause of murmuring, conflict, or division from our midst. Help the leadership to have the wisdom to quickly identify and solve problems that threaten the unity of the Spirit, so that the devil finds no foothold. In Jesus' name (Acts 6:1-4).

7. Lord, as we prioritize corporate prayer and the ministry of the Word, let the Word of God increase and multiply exponentially among us. Grant us the blessing of soul-winning and disciple-making, leading to a great harvest of souls, just like in the early church. In Jesus' name (Acts 6:7).

8. I bind and cast out the spirit of disunity, competition, and malice from my heart and from the heart of every member of my church. I declare that we will endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In Jesus' name (Ephesians 4:3).

9. Father, revive my commitment to corporate prayer. Grant me the understanding that one chases a thousand, but two chase ten thousand. I will not neglect the times set aside for my church to pray together, for the family that prays together stays together. In Jesus' name.

10. Heavenly Father, I pray the specific Key Point in the devotional: I ask you to make my local assembly a church that prays together and, consequently, a church that stays together and sees your unstoppable, unlimited power at work, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Grant him greater strength, wisdom, and anointing to continually lead the church in corporate prayer and unity. Protect him, his family, and his ministry from every attack of the enemy, in Jesus' name.

12. My personal prayer point: [Mention a specific prayer need or area where you desire to see the power of corporate, unified prayer manifest in your life, family, or community—e.g., a breakthrough for your household, a resolution to a community issue, or healing for a loved one.]

13. Thank you, Father, for the power of agreement. I declare that from today, I will walk in unity with my brethren, and together, we will experience your unlimited power and exponential increase. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.


May the Lord pour out a fresh spirit of unity and corporate prayer upon you today!

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 OCTOBER 5TH 2025


THEME: CORPORATE PRAYERS


MEMORISE: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3


READ: Acts 6:1-7
1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.


MESSAGE
In Acts 4:21-30, after the apostles were imprisoned and threatened, they returned to their own company, and with one accord, they lifted up their voices to God. The first result of their prayers was that they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to preach the word of God with boldness (Acts 4:31). Another result of their corporate prayers was the grace and power to preach the good news of the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, as we see in Acts 4:33:

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Beloved, do you want great boldness to do God’s will? Do you want to experience great power and grace? Then, you must live in unity with other believers. Whenever there is peace and unity among believers. God’s power is unlimited. In Acts 12:1-5, Herod began persecute and kill Christians. He first arrested James the brother of John, and because there was no resistance from the believers, he killed him. Afterwards, he arrested Peter and imprisoned him, planning to kill him after Easter.

However, the church gathered together to pray continuously for Peter and did not stop until he was miraculously delivered from Herod (Acts 12:6-11). We must also live in unity with other believers if we want to experience exponential increase. The devil understands the power of unity in the church; therefore, he constantly tries to do all he can to keep us in disunity by making us fight one another and gossip about ourselves.

In today’s Bible reading, when the devil tried to cause disunity in the early church, the apostles quickly appointed faithful men to take care of the people who were complaining. Immediately the apostles solved the problem that threatened to divide the church, the word of God increased, and the number of disciples multiplied. Churches that are not operating in unity will not see the increase of God’s Word and power among them until they deal with the things causing disunity.

Beloved, do not neglect the times set aside for corporate prayers in your local assembly. The church is a family, and a popular saying goes: the family that prays together stays together. This is true because the Bible says that one shall chase a thousand, but two shall chase tens of thousands


KEY POINT
The church that prays together stays together.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 10-11


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

Here are the correct answers for the objective questions based on the devotional, with no bolds:

1. According to the message, what does God often do to set the stage for new things?
B. He gives new miracles and blessings.

2. Which biblical event is cited in the devotional as an example of God using new miracles (via Moses’ rod) to deliver His people from slavery?
C. The exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.

3. The devotional mentions an instance where Peter's shadow began to heal the sick. This occurred when the apostles were preparing to do what?
C. Take the gospel beyond Jerusalem into Samaria and Judea.

4. In the personal testimony shared by the author, what object did the woman use to facilitate the healing of her mad sister?
C. A handkerchief dropped onto the car the author was in.

5. Based on the devotional's Action Point and the apostles' example in Acts 4:29-30, what is the key result of asking God for new miracles?
B. It initiates growth into a new season of life.

Quiz on the devotional:

1. According to the message, what does God often do to set the stage for new things?
A. He asks His people to fast and pray for seven days.
B. He gives new miracles and blessings.
C. He sends an angel to deliver the message.
D. He reminds His people of their former mistakes.

2. Which biblical event is cited in the devotional as an example of God using new miracles (via Moses’ rod) to deliver His people from slavery?
A. The healing of Naaman the Syrian.
B. The feeding of the five thousand.
C. The exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
D. The destruction of Jericho.

3. The devotional mentions an instance where Peter's shadow began to heal the sick. This occurred when the apostles were preparing to do what?
A. Appoint new deacons for the church.
B. Write the New Testament Epistles.
C. Take the gospel beyond Jerusalem into Samaria and Judea.
D. Pray for the Holy Spirit to descend.

4. In the personal testimony shared by the author, what object did the woman use to facilitate the healing of her mad sister?
A. A piece of cloth taken from the author's clothes.
B. A piece of paper with a prayer written on it.
C. A handkerchief dropped onto the car the author was in.
D. Water from a special anointing oil.

5. Based on the devotional's Action Point and the apostles' example in Acts 4:29-30, what is the key result of asking God for new miracles?
A. It guarantees a long life and prosperity.
B. It initiates growth into a new season of life.
C. It provides immediate financial stability.
D. It ensures perfect knowledge of scripture.

Prayer Points on "New Miracle"

1. Father, I thank you because you are the God who does a new thing! Thank you for the assurance in your word that my latter days shall be greater than the former, and for the promise of new miracles and blessings in my life. In Jesus' name (Isaiah 43:19).

2. Lord, I repent of dwelling on past failures, setbacks, or glories. Forgive me for being stuck in the "former things" and for any doubt that has kept me from embracing the new season you have planned for me. Wash me clean by the blood of Jesus (Isaiah 43:18).

3. Father, I decree and declare that this is my season for a New Miracle! Let every impossible situation in my life be a stage for your never-before-seen demonstration of power. I believe, and I shall see your glory. In the mighty name of Jesus (Mark 2:12).

4. Holy Spirit, I ask that you stretch forth your hand on my behalf today. Let my life and circumstances become a continuous testimony of new signs and wonders. Stir up the power of God in my life to deliver the sick, cast out evil spirits, and bring forth miracles. In Jesus' name (Acts 4:29-30).

5. I pray that every wilderness in my life—of finance, health, career, or relationships—be turned into a fruitful field. Make a way where there seems to be no way, and let rivers flow in my desert. Let my life be a living proof of your amazing provision. In Jesus' name (Isaiah 43:19).

6. Father, according to your word, let a fresh anointing rest upon me and everything I touch. Let my life be so saturated with your presence that my very shadow, handkerchiefs, or aprons carry healing and deliverance to those around me. Turn me into a carrier of the miraculous. In Jesus' name (Acts 19:12).

7. Lord, by your divine timing, introduce the new miracles that will usher me into my new level of glory and destiny. Help me to recognize the season you are bringing me into through the wonders you perform in my life. In Jesus' name.

8. I pray for a tremendous growth and increase in my spiritual life, family, business, and ministry. Let the evidence of the new miracles you perform lead to an explosion of growth and cause others to glorify your name. In Jesus' name (Acts 4:31-33).

9. Father, remove every veil from my eyes that prevents me from seeing your new thing as it springs forth. Open my eyes to recognize my seasons and the opportunities for greatness that your wonders bring. In Jesus' name.

10. Heavenly Father, I pray the specific Action Point in the devotional: I ask you to start a new thing in my life today by giving me new, undeniable miracles in every area where I have experienced stagnation, lack, or delay, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Let him continue to experience and be a channel of new miracles and wonders that have never been seen before. Preserve him, uphold him, and grant him greater strength and anointing to lead your church to a new level. In Jesus' name.

12. My personal prayer point: [Mention a specific challenge or area where you desperately need God to show up with an unusual, new miracle that will settle the matter permanently—e.g., healing from a chronic condition, a breakthrough that defies logic, or a divine connection.]

13. Thank you, Miracle-Working God. I declare that the era of old struggles is over; my life is now a continuous manifestation of your powerful new miracles. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

May the God of new miracles visit you powerfully today!

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 OCTOBER 4TH 2025


THEME: NEW MIRACLE


MEMORISE:
So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. Acts 19:12


READ: Isaiah 43:18-21
18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

20 The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.

21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.


MESSAGE
When God wants to set the stage for new things, He often starts by giving new miracles and blessings. When He wanted to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He started by using Moses’ rod to perform several miracles that no one had ever seen (Exodus 4:17). When Jesus came to establish a new covenant, He performed so many new miracles that people said they had never seen such things happen before (Mark 2:12). Likewise, when it was time for the apostles to take the gospel beyond Jerusalem into Samaria, Judea, and other parts of the world, Peter’s shadow began to heal the sick (Acts 5:15). Personally, I have noticed that whenever God wants to take us to a new level in RCCG, He begins by introducing new miracles that have never been experienced in our midst.

Years ago, the Full Gospel Business-Men’s Fellowship international had a convention in Port Harcourt, a city in Southern Nigeria and invited me to speak on the topic, ‘New Anointing’. As I spoke, I gave some examples of what God, in His infinite mercies, had done through me. When it was time to go home, the crowd began to surge forward such that I had to be guided into my car. A woman who had a sister that had gone completely mad decided that she would touch my car if she could not touch me. So, she took out a handkerchief, dropped it on the car I was in, and took it back before we drove off. On getting home, she asked six hefty men to hold her sister down. Waving her handkerchief, she said, “I have the solution in my hand.” She then took the handkerchief and laid it on her sister, and She became normal again.

When God wants to move you to a new level, He usually starts with new miracles. Hence, you must be on the lookout for such miracles in your life so you can understand your seasons. Beyond looking out for such miracles, you can also ask for them. In Acts 4:29-30, the apostles asked God to facilitate the spread of the gospel by stretching forth His mighty hand to heal the sick and perform signs and wonders. The result of this prayer was tremendous growth and increase in the church (Acts 4:31-33).

Beloved, ask God for new miracles in your life today. By doing this, you will initiate growth into a new season of your life.


ACTION POINT
Ask God to start a new thing in your life today by giving you new miracles.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 7-9


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!

Here are the correct answers

1 B. Good and Bad
2 B. Whether he or she is for Him or against Him.
3 C. Gehazi being cursed with leprosy after fraudulently collecting gifts.
4 A. They want to do things their way but not in God's way.
5 B. Totally surrender their mind to be constantly renewed by His word.

Quiz on "Two Kinds of Wonders,"

1. The devotional, "Two Kinds of Wonders," explicitly states there are two categories of divine wonders. What are these two kinds?
A. Physical and Spiritual
B. Good and Bad
C. Miraculous and Ordinary
D. Old Testament and New Testament

2. According to the message, what key factor determines whether a person will experience a good wonder or a bad wonder from God?
A. The level of their financial contribution to the church.
B. Whether he or she is for Him or against Him.
C. Their daily commitment to reading one chapter of the Bible.
D. The intensity of their prayers and worship sessions.

3. The message uses the story of Naaman's servant to illustrate a "bad wonder." What was this negative wonder?
A. Naaman washing in River Jordan and being healed.
B. The parting of the Red Sea for the Israelites to walk through.
C. Gehazi being cursed with leprosy after fraudulently collecting gifts.
D. Moses calling for the elders of Israel.

4. Based on Romans 8:7, the devotional states that the carnal mind is enmity against God because it is not subject to God's law. What is an action characteristic of a carnal Christian, according to the message?
A. They want to do things their way but not in God's way.
B. They only observe ordinances but struggle with corporate worship.
C. They are moved by what they hear from spiritual leaders, not by personal convictions.
D. They are primarily against God if they are unbelievers, not if they are Christians.

5. What is the primary call to action for a believer who is already a child of God but wants to avoid being carnal and ensure they enjoy God's good wonders?
A. Engage in aggressive evangelism and street preaching daily.
B. Totally surrender their mind to be constantly renewed by His word.
C. Seek physical signs and miraculous wonders as proof of God’s presence.
D. Commit to a life of perpetual silence and meditation, away from secular noise.

Prayer Points on "Two Kinds of Wonders"

1. Father, I thank you for the assurance in your Word that you are the God who alone does great wonders, and that your mercy endures forever. Thank you for the privilege of being called your child and for the good wonders you have destined for my life. In Jesus' name (Psalm 136:4).

2. Lord, I repent of every form of carnality, compromise, and willful disobedience that would place me on the side of your adversaries. Forgive me for any area where my mind or actions have been at enmity against God. Wash me clean by the blood of Jesus (Romans 8:7).

3. Father, I decree and declare that I am irrevocably on the Lord’s side! My mind is surrendered to your Word, and my life is subject to your law. I refuse to be a carnal Christian. I am a child of the King, and I will only experience the good wonders of God. In the mighty name of Jesus (Exodus 32:26).

4. Holy Spirit, I ask for the power of the Blood of Jesus to be active and powerful over my life, my family, and my household. Like the blood on the lintel in Egypt, let the Blood of Jesus on me cause the destroyer to pass over and shield me from every form of evil and judgment. In Jesus' name (Exodus 12:23).

5. I pray that every plan of the enemy to manifest a 'bad wonder' (judgment, affliction, leprosy, or death) in my life, my destiny, or my household be completely and eternally frustrated. Let the judgment reserved for the wicked be far from me and my loved ones. In Jesus' name (2 Kings 5:27).

6. Father, let my life become a continuous, unmistakable manifestation of your good wonders. Let me experience wonders of preservation, healing, provision, and deliverance that will cause people to glorify your name. Make me an example of your incredible goodness. In Jesus' name (Exodus 14:21-22).

7. I command the Red Sea of my life to part now! Every obstacle, barrier, and impossible challenge standing between me and my breakthrough, part and give way! Let your mighty wonder be displayed as I walk on dry ground to my destiny. In Jesus' name (Exodus 14:21).

8. Lord, turn every experience meant for my destruction into an opportunity for my promotion. Let the wonder that delivers me be the same wonder that judges my stubborn oppressors, just as the Red Sea drowned the Egyptians while saving Israel. In Jesus' name (Exodus 14:27-28).

9. I pray for the grace to totally surrender my mind to be constantly renewed by your Word. I refuse to be moved by what I see; I will only be moved by the instructions and promises of your Word. Help me walk by faith and not by sight. In Jesus' name (Romans 12:2).

10. Heavenly Father, I pray the specific prayer point in the devotional: Please grant me the grace to check my life and ensure that I am perfectly aligned to experience only God’s good wonders and never His bad wonder, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Continue to use him as a channel of good wonders to your people. Shield him and his family from every form of 'bad wonder' and let his life and ministry be a constant source of divine manifestation and grace. In Jesus' name.

12. My personal prayer point: [Mention a specific challenge or area of your life where you need an undeniable, 'good wonder' from God—e.g., healing, a financial breakthrough, or a family issue—and pray for God to show up powerfully.]

13. Thank you, Wonderful God. I declare that because I belong to you, my life is preserved from judgment, and I am daily receiving a fresh outpouring of your good wonders. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.


May God answer your prayers with His mighty wonders in Jesus name!

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 OCTOBER 3RD 2025


THEME: TWO KINDS OF WONDERS


MEMORISE: To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136:4


READ: Exodus 12:21-30
21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover.

22 And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the bason; and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning.

23 For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come In unto your houses to smite you.

24 And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.

25 And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.

26 And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?

27 That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD’S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.

28 And the children of Israel went away, and did as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.

29 And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

30 And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead.


MESSAGE
There are two kinds of wonders – the good and the bad. In 2 Kings 5:1-27, there was a man called Naaman, who was the captain of the host of the king of Syria. He was a leper, and Elisha asked him to go and wash in River Jordan so he could be healed. When he did, his skin became like that of a newborn baby – this is an example of a good wonder. After this, Gehazi, the servant of the man of God, ran after Naaman and fraudulently collected the gifts Elisha rejected. When Elisha discovered this, he cursed Gehazi saying, “l command that the leprosy of Naaman will cleave to you.” Immediately, Gehazi was covered with leprosy and became as white as snow – now, this is an example of a bad wonder.

When God manifests Himself, He performs good wonders in the lives of His children. He is gentle to His children, but He is also a consuming fire to those who refuse His Lordship. In today’s Bible reading, the children of Israel enjoyed the good wonder of preservation and escape from the angel of death. However, at the same time, the Egyptians experienced God’s judgement. At the Red Sea, while the Israelites saw the mighty wonder of God as the sea parted for them to walk through it, the Egyptians were drowned by that same sea (Exodus 14:21-28). God is a God of wonders, but the type of wonders a fellow will experience from Him will depend on whether he or she is for Him or against Him.

Beloved, are you on the Lord’s side (Exodus 32:26) or in the devil’s camp? It is not only unbelievers who are not on the Lord’s side; carnal Christians are also not on His side. Paul said in Romans 8:7 that the carnal mind is enmity against God because it is not subject to God’s law and can never be. A carnal Christian wants to do things his or her way but not in God’s way. Such Christians are moved by what they see and not by God’s word. Anyone who lives like them will not enjoy God’s good wonder.

If you are not yet born again and you want God to make your life an example of a good wonder to others, come to His side today and surrender all to Jesus. If you are already God’s child, refuse to be a carnal Christian and totally surrender your mind to be constantly renewed by His word.


REFLECTION
Check your life; are you preparing to experience God’s good or bad wonder?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 5-6


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

3 Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

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

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

1. B. They shall be the head and not the tail, and above only, and shall not be beneath.
2. C. It motivated him to hate anything less than the absolute best.
3. B. They become content and fail to realize that greater levels of success are ahead of them.
4. B. Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-15)
5. B. The sons of the prophets were satisfied with having revelation without power, while Elisha pressed for both.

Devotional Quiz: You Must Hate Average

1. According to the Bible reading in Deuteronomy 28:8-13, what is God’s stated will for His children regarding their position and performance?
A. They shall be blessed in their storehouses and only occasionally lend to others.
B. They shall be the head and not the tail, and above only, and shall not be beneath.
C. They shall have plenteous goods, provided they score 100% in all their endeavors.
D. They shall be established as a holy people, sometimes settling for Grade 2 results.

2. The author’s mathematics teacher commented, 'Your mates are in the university, solving advanced maths, and you are rejoicing over 100% in elementary maths.' What was the spiritual effect of this comment on the author?
A. It made him understand that 100% is not the final standard.
B. It made him hate elementary mathematics and pursue only advanced topics.
C. It motivated him to hate anything less than the absolute best.
D. It encouraged him to focus on the achievements of his peers in the university.

3. The devotional references the progressive water levels in Ezekiel 47:1-12 (ankle, knee, waist, mighty river) to illustrate success. What is the danger for believers who stop at the 'ankle level'?
A. They fail to keep the commandments of the Lord, causing the water to recede.
B. They become content and fail to realize that greater levels of success are ahead of them.
C. They begin to criticize the sons of the prophets for not achieving the same level.
D. They are unable to lend to many nations because their success is too elementary.

4. Which Biblical figure is presented as a primary example of a person who refused to settle for average by pressing in for a double portion?
A. Apostle Paul (Philippians 3:13)
B. Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-15)
C. Ezekiel (Ezekiel 47:1-12)
D. The prophet Elijah (2 Kings 2:1-15)

5. What is the key difference between the 'sons of the prophets' and Elisha as described in the message?
A. The sons of the prophets did not know the day Elijah would be taken, but Elisha did.
B. The sons of the prophets were satisfied with having revelation without power, while Elisha pressed for both.
C. The sons of the prophets went to the university to solve advanced maths, but Elisha stayed behind.
D. The sons of the prophets received a Grade 3 result, while Elisha received a Grade 1.

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Prayer Points on "You Must Hate Average"

1. Father, I thank you for the assurance in your word that your will for me is to be the head and not the tail, and to be above only and not beneath. Thank you for setting the standard of absolute best for my life. In Jesus' name (Deuteronomy 28:13).

2. Lord, I repent of every time I have celebrated mediocrity, settled for average, or become content with a level of success that is just "good enough." Forgive me for lacking the burning desire for the absolute best you have planned. In Jesus' name (Philippians 3:13).

3. Father, I decree and declare that the spirit of mediocrity and average performance is broken off my life, my career, my ministry, and my family. I receive a divine hatred for anything less than the absolute best that you have destined for me. In the mighty name of Jesus.

4. Holy Spirit, I ask for a fresh anointing to press in for more. Help me to constantly forget the things which are behind and reach forth unto the greater things which are before me. Let me never see my greatest height as my final destination. In Jesus' name (Philippians 3:13).

5. I come against the spirit of complacency and the temptation to stop at the "ankle level" of success. I ask that my ambition and drive be constantly stirred up to move from the ankle to the knee, to the waist, and into the mighty, deep river of your glory and success. In Jesus' name (Ezekiel 47:1-5).

6. Father, open my eyes to the double portion that you have prepared for me. Like Elisha, I refuse to be satisfied with mere revelation without power or potential without manifestation. I pray for the spiritual tenacity to get the very best you have for me, no matter what it takes. In Jesus' name (2 Kings 2:9).

7. Lord, let your blessing be commanded upon all that I set my hand unto! Let everything I touch turn into absolute success that brings glory to your name. I decree an end to frustrating efforts and near-success syndrome. In Jesus' name (Deuteronomy 28:8 ).

8. Heavenly Father, establish me as a visible example of your excellence. Let the people of the earth see that I am called by your name and that my performance and success are clearly supernatural, putting an end to every form of mockery. In Jesus' name (Deuteronomy 28:10).

9. I pray for the grace to never stop learning, improving, and growing. Instill in me the mindset of a champion and a leader who constantly pursues perfection in every area of life, so that I may truly be above only. In Jesus' name.

10. Heavenly Father, I pray the specific prayer point in the devotional: Please grant me the grace to make up my mind to be the absolute best that you have destined me to be, and never, ever to settle for average, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Thank you for the fire of excellence and the spirit of non-complacency you have given him. Grant him continued strength, speed, and insight to keep pressing towards the highest mark in ministry and life. In Jesus' name.

12. My personal prayer point: [Mention a specific area—career, spiritual life, habit, or relationship—where you have been settling for average, and declare that you will now pursue excellence and the absolute best in that area.]

13. Thank you, Merciful Father. I declare that I am your child, destined for the top. I receive the spirit of relentless pursuit for excellence and will not stop until I achieve the very best. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.


May these prayers fuel your pursuit of excellence in Jesus name!

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 OCTOBER 2ND 2025


THEME: YOU MUST HATE AVERAGE


MEMORISE: Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, Philippians 3:13


READ: Deuteronomy 28:8-13
8 The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

9 The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.

10 And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.

11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:


MESSAGE
If you hate something, you will do everything to avoid it. When I was in secondary school, I and two of my friends were the best in mathematics. However, even though we scored above 90%, our mathematics teacher would always tell us that we didn’t do well because we didn’t score 100%. At last, one day, we scored 100%, and we said, “Let’s go and see him to hear what he will say now.” We got to him, rejoicing, but our joy was cut short when he said, “Your mates are in the university, solving advanced maths, and you are rejoicing over 100% in elementary maths.” His comment made me hate anything less than the absolute best. This is why I get disturbed when I see people celebrating mediocrity.

Years ago, when secondary school results in Nigeria were presented as Grade 1, 2, 3, and Pass, the principal of a particular college in Lagos was rejoicing because, for the first time in the school’s history, one of the students got a Grade 3 result. However, another college principal wept because, for the first time, a student went as low as having a Grade 3 result.

As seen in today’s Bible reading, God’s will for His children is that they will be above ONLY. Hence, no Christian should ever settle for average. If you think you’ve attained your greatest height, you must know that it is someone else’s starting point. In Ezekiel 47:1-12, God showed Ezekiel a man with a measuring line in his hand, and for every thousand cubits he measured, the water level rose. It started from the ankle to the knee and then to the waist before it became a mighty river. Some people reach the ankle level of success and think they have arrived; they don’t understand that there are greater levels of success waiting ahead of them. In 2 Kings 2:1-15, while the sons of the prophets were content with being average, Elisha pressed in for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. The sons of the prophet knew it was time for Elijah to be taken away, and they even knew the day it would happen. However, they were satisfied with having revelation without power. Elisha, on the other hand, didn’t settle for average, and the Lord used him so mightily that we can never forget his name. People who settle for average never stand out.

Beloved, make up your mind to be the absolute best that God has destined you to be. Don’t settle for average.


KEY POINT
You are destined to be above ONLY. Never settle for average.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 24: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS
1 I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one marked an angry word
That ever heard him speak.

Refrain:
I want to be like Jesus,
God’s well beloved Son;
I want to be like Jesus,
The pure and holy One.

2 I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.


3 I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good,
So that of me it may be said,
He hath done what he could.


4 Alas! I’m not like Jesus,
As any one may see;
Thy gentle Spirit, Savior, send,
And make me like to thee.

Answer Key and Rationales

1. Answer: B
Rationale: The scripture (1 Tim 2:2) states the purpose of praying for authorities is "that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty," focusing on a tranquil environment for the faithful.

2. Answer: C
Rationale: While leaders and resources are mentioned, there is no specific prayer point dedicated to the 'educational system' of the country.

3. Answer: B
Rationale: Prayer 10 asks God to "Set the young and old on fire for You," indicating a focus on a broad spectrum of the population by age.

4. Answer: B
Rationale: Prayer point 6 asks God to "make the economy stable and let it grow to ensure that every citizen is well catered for."

5. Answer: B
Rationale: Prayer 9 specifically asks God to help leaders "to be transparent and accountable."

Quiz on Open Heaven Devotional: Prayers for Your Nation

1. According to the Bible reading, 1 Timothy 2:2, what is the desired result of praying for 'kings, and for all that are in authority'?
A. That they may have long life and prosperity.
B. That they may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
C. That they may discover new national resources.
D. That they may have wisdom to avoid foreign wars.

2. Which of the following national elements is NOT explicitly mentioned as a subject for prayer in the numbered points (1-12)?
A. The national economy.
B. Government ministries and parastatals.
C. The educational system.
D. Regions currently experiencing a crisis.

3. The prayer for national revival (Prayer 10) is a request to set which specific groups on fire for God?
A. The national leaders and their families.
B. The young and old.
C. Every region experiencing unrest.
D. The pastors and evangelists.

4. The prayers related to the country's resources (Prayer 2) and the national economy (Prayer 6) specifically ask for the citizens to use the resources wisely and for God to ensure what outcome for the economy?
A. Massive foreign debt cancellation.
B. A stable economy that grows to cater for every citizen.
C. A complete shift from dependence on natural resources.
D. The immediate creation of ten million jobs.

5. In the prayer points, what two qualities are specifically requested for the nation's leaders in every sector?
A. Patriotism and zeal.
B. Transparency and accountability.
C. Humility and righteousness.
D. Courage and dedication.

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.