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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH 2025


THEME: YOU CAN GO HIGHER


MEMORISE: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6


READ: Psalms 63:1-5
1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:


MESSAGE
No matter how high you have gone in God, you can go even higher. However, only those who are hungry for more will go higher. People who settle easily cannot move higher because they either think they have enough or lack the capacity or ability to achieve more.

I once travelled to Rivers, a state in Southern Nigeria, and ministered in several locations within the state. In one of the locations, while I was ministering, I laid my hands on some sick people. When I finished, I wanted to wash my hands, so two ladies brought water and soap for me- one was carrying a bowl of soapy water, and the other was carrying a bowl with clean water. As I was washing my hands inside the bowl of soapy water, I sensed in my spirit that the lady carrying the bowl was hungry for the anointing. Suddenly, I felt the anointing of God flowing from me into the water, then through the bowl and into her hands. Suddenly, she began to vibrate violently, and someone had to quickly take the bowl from her hands. The people around quickly got her a chair to sit on, but She continued shaking under the influence of the anointing. The interesting thing was that the anointing was still in the water and in the bowl, but the person who took the bowl from her did not feel anything. He didn’t feel anything because he was not hungry for more.

Hunger attracts greater levels of the anointing and draws people into higher realms in God. Those who are hungry for more of God are always willing to pay the price. They don’t complain when it is time to fast or grumble when it Is time to pray. Because they are hungry, they are willing and ready to do all it takes to go higher.

Are you hungry for more of God? Do you wish to go higher in God? Indeed, in John 7:37, it is those who thirst that Jesus invited to drink from Him. However, He also said you must come to Him before you can drink from him. A lot of people talk about how they long to go higher; however, when the time comes to do what it takes to come to Him, they are the first to say that they can’t fast, pray, or study their Bibles for long.

Beloved, thirst to go higher in God, but also be prepared to give what it takes.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please fill my heart with great hunger for more. help me pay the pay the price to go higher, in Jesus’ name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Amos 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
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HYMN 8: I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
1 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain:
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

2 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh.

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

4 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

Here are the correct answers to the questions, with the bold formatting removed:

1. Correct Answer: C. The devotional explains that Elisha 'opened her eyes to see that the solution she desperately needed was in her house.'
2. Correct Answer: B. The devotional states, 'Hence, the ultimate way to help people with problems is to introduce Him to them,' referring to Jesus.
3. Correct Answer: C. The devotional uses Mark 16:17-18 to support the point that believers have been given the authority to perform signs and wonders in His name.
4. Correct Answer: C. The devotional concludes by saying, 'Beloved, be the kind of believer who studies the Bible and prays regularly. When you are such, then God will make you a solution...'
5. Correct Answer: B. The devotional uses this example to show that God can provide a solution, even in a dire situation, through a person of faith.

QUIZ

Question 1: According to the devotional, what does the story of Elisha and the widow in 2 Kings 4:1-7 primarily illustrate?
A. The power of prayer to bring about financial wealth
B. The importance of giving generously to prophets
C. That the solution to a problem can sometimes be found in what you already possess
D. The need for a miracle to get out of debt

Question 2: What is the 'ultimate way' to help people with problems, as stated in the devotional?
A. By giving them financial assistance to solve their issues
B. By introducing them to Jesus, who is the truth and the ultimate solution
C. By showing them their faults and mistakes
D. By teaching them to be financially independent

Question 3: According to the devotional, what does Mark 16:17-18 promise to those who believe?
A. They shall become prophets and ordained ministers of God
B. They shall receive financial blessings and a debt-free life
C. They shall have the authority to perform signs and wonders in Jesus' name
D. They will never face problems or difficulties

Question 4: What does the devotional say is necessary for a believer to be a solution to the problems of many people?
A. Having a large amount of money and resources
B. Being an ordained minister or prophet
C. Studying the Bible and praying regularly
D. Preaching a long sermon to many people

Question 5: The devotional uses the story of Elijah and the widow's son to illustrate which key point?
A. That God only works through recognized prophets
B. That believers can be used by God to bring solutions to even the most serious problems, like death
C. That God's power is limited to specific miracles
D. That widows should always seek help from men of God

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank You for the message in today's devotional, reminding me that I can be a vessel for Your solutions. Thank You for the example of Elijah, who You used to bring life back to a dead situation.

2. Lord, I pray for a fresh perspective. Open my eyes to see the problems around me not as overwhelming obstacles, but as opportunities for You to work through me. Help me to be a solution, not just a spectator.

3. According to Your word in Mark 16:17-18, I pray for the spiritual authority to lay hands on the sick, cast out devils, and see signs and wonders follow my belief in You. Anoint me to be a solution to sickness and spiritual oppression.

4. Father, help me to live a life of deep fellowship with You. I want to exercise my spirit more than my flesh so that I can hear Your voice clearly and be a conduit of Your power.

5. Just as You used Elisha to show the widow the solution hidden in her home, open my eyes to see the resources and knowledge You have already given me. Show me how to use them to solve problems and help others.

6. I pray for the grace to introduce people to You, Jesus, the ultimate solution. Give me the boldness to share the truth of Your word so that people can be set free from every form of bondage.

7. Lord, I ask that You would empower me to do good and to live a life that glorifies You. Help me to be a problem-solver in my family, my community, and my workplace.

8. Father, help me to be a diligent student of Your word and a person of prayer. Let my life be a shining light so that Your glory can be seen upon me, as stated in Isaiah 60:1.

9. I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Thank You for his life and the word he shares daily. Continue to grant him more anointing, wisdom, and strength to lead Your people.

10. I declare that I will no longer be a part of the problem, but by Your grace, I will become a solution to the needs around me. Make me a channel of Your blessings and power.

11. In Jesus' name I pray.

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 SEPTEMBER 17TH 2025


THEME: GOD CAN MAKE YOU A SOLUTION


MEMORISE: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1


READ: 1 Kings 17:17-24

17 And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.

18 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son?

19 And he said unto her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom, and carried him up into a loft, where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed.

20 And he cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?

21 And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again.

22 And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.

23 And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth.

24 And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth.


MESSAGE
Every day, people see problems that they wish they could do something about. What if God could use you to bring a solution to every problem you encounter or make you the solution to that lingering issue in your family?

If something terrible happens in your neighborhood, can you say a simple prayer that will effect a change such that the people who were in sorrow will start rejoicing?

When the widow of one of the sons of the prophets came to Elisha because of her debt problem, she didn't return home the same. Elisha opened her eyes to see that the solution she desperately needed was in her house. He showed her the secret to getting out of debt and living a financially independent life (2 Kings 4:1-7). Sometimes, becoming the solution to another person's problem is not by giving them money but by opening their eyes to see what they have never paid attention to, empowering them with the correct knowledge and information to live a bondage-free life. Jesus said, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32). Jesus is the way, the TRUTH, and the life (John 14:6). Hence, the ultimate way to help people with problems is to introduce Him to them.

In today's Bible reading, when the son of the widow died. She didn’t turn to the king for help. Instead, she turned to Elijah, and God used him to raise her dead son. If such a thing happened around you, do you have the capacity for God to provide such a solution through you? You say, is no "Oh, I am not a prophet like Elijah. However, there are no record in the Scriptures that only ordained ministers of God can perform miracles. Mark 16:17-18 says, "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." Jesus is the ultimate solution to every problem, and He has given those who believe in Him the authority to perform signs and wonders in His name. To do this, however, you must exercise your spirit more than your flesh.
Beloved, be the kind of believer who studies the Bible and prays regularly. When you are such, then God will make you a solution to the problems of many people around you.


KEY POINT
When you fellowship with Jesus – the Ultimate solution – He will make you a solution to problems around you.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Joel 1-3


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

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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.

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

1. b. A critic only points out problems, whereas an activist not only points out problems but also works towards providing solutions.
2. d. Elijah transitioned from being a critic of the king to being an instrument of solution and provision.
3. b. It can prevent you from fulfilling your destiny.
4. c. That true honor is reserved for those who provide solutions, not just those who point out problems.
5. b. The right knowledge and actions.

Quiz

1. Based on the devotional, what is the key difference between a 'mere critic' and an 'activist with solutions'?
a. A critic is always wrong, while an activist is always right.
b. A critic only points out problems, whereas an activist not only points out problems but also works towards providing solutions.
c. A critic speaks loudly, while an activist works quietly behind the scenes.
d. A critic is against the government, while an activist works with the government.

2. What is the primary lesson drawn from the story of Elijah's interaction with the king and the poor widow?
a. Confronting authority figures is the most important role of a prophet.
b. God will always provide for those who are obedient to Him, even in times of famine.
c. It is important to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
d. Elijah transitioned from being a critic of the king to being an instrument of solution and provision.

3. According to the devotional, what is the danger of being 'over zealous'?
a. It can cause you to become arrogant and proud.
b. It can prevent you from fulfilling your destiny.
c. It can make you a mere critic and not an activist.
d. It can lead to a lack of prayer and quiet time with God.

4. The devotional mentions the saying, 'statues are never built in honor of critics.' What does this saying illustrate?
a. That all criticism is negative and unhelpful.
b. That critics are rarely remembered for their contributions.
c. That true honor is reserved for those who provide solutions, not just those who point out problems.
d. That activists are always more successful than critics.

5. According to the devotional, what should a Christian's zeal be matched with?
a. More prayer and fasting.
b. The right knowledge and actions.
c. A willingness to be a noisemaker.
d. A greater degree of humility.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the wisdom in today's devotional, teaching me to be more than a critic but to be a part of the solution. Thank you for the example of Elijah, who You used to bring both a word and a solution.

2. Lord, I pray for a new mindset. Help me to move beyond mere complaining and to actively seek ways to solve problems in my family, community, and the world around me.

3. I ask for the grace to increase my capacity. Help me, Father, to grow in knowledge, skills, and resources so that I can become a force for positive change, rather than just a "noisemaker."

4. Father, please grant me divine wisdom to act strategically, like a serpent, and to be as harmless as a dove. Help me to understand Your timing and Your way of doing things, so that my zealousness does not lead me astray.

5. I break every spirit of over-zealousness and impatience that can hinder me from fulfilling my destiny. I declare that I will wait on You and follow Your lead, not my own.

6. Lord, use me as a vessel of provision and solutions. Open my eyes to the needs of the people around me and use my hands to provide and help. Make me an activist for Your kingdom.

7. I pray for leaders and those in authority. Give them the wisdom and humility to receive criticism and to be open to solutions. Help me to approach them with grace and respect.

8. Father, where there are areas of my life that are just talk and no action, I pray for a divine transformation. Help me to put my faith into practice and to match my zeal with the right knowledge and actions.

9. I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Thank You for his life and the word of life he shares daily. Grant him more wisdom, strength, and grace to continue to lead Your flock.

10. I ask that You would fulfill Your promises to me and my family, and that my life would be a testament to Your goodness.

11. In Jesus' name I pray.

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 SEPTEMBER 16TH 2025


THEME: MERE CRITIC OR ACTIVIST WITH SOLUTIONS


MEMORISE: Behold, send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Matthew 10:16


READ: 1 Kings 17:1-17
1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.

2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,

3 Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.

4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.

5 So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.

6 And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.

7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

8 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17 And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.


MESSAGE
It is commonly said that statues are never built in honor of critics. While it is not bad to criticize people who are not doing what they ought not to be doing, you must not just stop there.

And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 1 Kings 17:1

In the Scripture above, we see that Elijah started out as a critic. The king wasn’t behaving in the right manner, and just like any critic, Elijah walked into the palace and confronted him. However, he didn’t stop there; he moved on to become a vessel that God used to provide for the needs of a poor widow and her son (1 Kings 17:8-1 6).

Would you rather become a mere critic or an activist whom God will use to put solutions forward? Would you be content with only carrying placards and protesting or also becoming so wealthy that you can feed the hungry? Carrying placards and protesting will attract the attention of the people you are criticizing. However, beyond that, you must grow to a point where you can recommend and even provide some of the solutions you are demanding. Don’t just become a critic that challenges those in authority; grow to the point where your impact cannot be ignored.

This message is particularly for youths. They should learn from Moses who thought he could fulfil his destiny his own way, and as a result, he had to stay in the wilderness for another 40 years until he was ready. The positive change you want can happen, but you must be wise enough to let it happen in God’s way. Matthew 10:16 says, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Christians need to be as strategic as serpents. The most dangerous thing about a serpent is its silence when it wants to attack its prey. When it attacks, the prey only realizes it when it Is already too late.

Beloved, be wise. God has a great destiny for you, but you must not let over zealousness prevent you from fulfilling your destiny. Rather than just being a mere noisemaker, increase your capacity so that you can indeed become a force to be reckoned with. Your zeal should be matched with the right knowledge and actions (Romans 10:1-2).


KEY POINT
Don’t just criticize things or people; become a part of the solution you desire to see.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Hosea 10-14


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
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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.

Based on the devotional, "In-Laws Should Be Loved," here are the correct answers to the questions.

1. c) The need to love and honor a spouse's family, regardless of whether they reciprocate. The devotional's key point and overall message emphasize this principle.

2. b) She followed Naomi to a new place and risked everything to care for her. The devotional highlights Ruth's selfless act of leaving her own people to care for her mother-in-law.

3. b) That Jesus had a great relationship with Peter's mother-in-law and respected her. The devotional uses this example to show that Jesus honored His disciple's family, prompting her to serve them.

4. b) He must love and honor his in-laws, even after marriage rites are fulfilled. The devotional explicitly states that fulfilling traditional rites does not negate the responsibility of love and honor toward in-laws.

5. c) To show them the love of Christ and be a light that can draw them to Him. The message concludes by explaining that a marriage gives a couple the opportunity to show their in-laws the light of Christ.

Quiz on "In-Laws Should Be Loved"

1. What is the central theme of the devotional?
a) The importance of marrying within one's religious denomination.
b) The financial responsibilities of a spouse toward their in-laws.
c) The need to love and honor a spouse's family, regardless of whether they reciprocate.
d) The competition that often exists between a spouse and their in-laws.

2. What action did Ruth take that demonstrated her love for her mother-in-law, Naomi?
a) She returned to her hometown to get her family's support for Naomi.
b) She followed Naomi to a new place and risked everything to care for her.
c) She told Naomi to marry another husband to secure her future.
d) She stayed in her hometown and sent gifts to Naomi periodically.

3. According to the devotional, what did Jesus's healing of Peter's mother-in-law symbolize?
a) That Jesus was a doctor and a healer.
b) That Jesus had a great relationship with Peter's mother-in-law and respected her.
c) That Peter's mother-in-law had great faith to be healed.
d) That Jesus cared for all people, even the sick.

4. According to the message, what is a husband's responsibility toward his in-laws?
a) He must give them money and gifts to show love.
b) He must love and honor his in-laws, even after marriage rites are fulfilled.
c) He must ensure that his in-laws live with him.
d) He must fulfill all traditional marriage rites to show respect.

5. What is the ultimate purpose of showing love to in-laws, especially if they are difficult or do not believe in Jesus?
a) To make them feel indebted to you.
b) To avoid conflict and maintain peace in the family.
c) To show them the love of Christ and be a light that can draw them to Him.
d) To receive God's blessings in return.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the blessing of family and for the divine instruction to love not only my spouse but also their family, as seen in the life of Ruth. Thank you for the example of Jesus, who honored His in-laws.

2. Lord, I pray for a heart filled with Your unconditional love. Help me to love my in-laws as You would, without expecting anything in return, and to be a source of blessing to them.

3. I ask for the grace to be a true **helpmeet** to my husband, honoring his people and not competing with them. Strengthen me, Lord, to support and build up my spouse's family.

4. Father, please give me the wisdom to relate with my in-laws. Help me to understand them, to communicate with grace, and to resolve any conflict in a way that brings You glory.

5. I pray for my in-laws. Lord, bless them, guide them, and meet them at the point of their needs. Let my life be a shining light of Your love that draws them closer to You.

6. I break every spirit of division, strife, and competition that may try to come between me and my in-laws. I declare that love, peace, and harmony shall reign in our family.

7. Lord, where there is a difficult relationship with in-laws, I pray for a divine intervention. Soften hearts, remove grudges, and create an atmosphere of forgiveness and genuine affection.

8. I declare that my marriage will be a testimony of Your love, impacting not just my spouse and me, but our entire extended family, and bringing them into the light of Your salvation.

9. I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Thank You for his life and the word of life he shares daily. Grant him more wisdom, strength, and grace to continue to lead Your flock.

10. I ask that You would fulfill Your promises to me and my family, and that my life would be a testament to Your goodness.

11. I offer these prayers 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: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH 2025


THEME: IN-LAWS SHOULD BE LOVED


MEMORISE: Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:21


READ: Ruth 1:8-18
8 And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

9 The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

11 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? Are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

12 Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;

13 Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? Would ye stay for them from having husbands? Nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.

16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.

18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.


MESSAGE
When I was leaving for my postgraduate studies, I handed my mother over to my wife, knowing that she would take good care of her. My wife is a helpmeet indeed, and a true helpmeet is a great blessing, not just to her husband but her in-laws as well. She won’t seek to compete with them or disrespect them; rather, she will help her husband by honoring his people. Nowadays, some women say that they are only married to their husbands and do not care about their in-laws. This is not right because their husbands came from a home, and as helpmeets, they have a responsibility to love their husbands’ people too.

Ruth was a wise woman. When she married Naomi’s son, she took Naomi as her mother. Her love for Naomi was so great that when her husband died, she abandoned her hometown to follow her mother-in-law to a place she had never been. She was ready to risk everything to care for her aged mother-in-law. In return, God rewarded her selflessness by giving her another home. Ruth’s service to her mother-in-law opened the door of fruitfulness to her (Ruth 1-4), and in the account of the genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:1-16, you will find her name in verse 5.

Loving in-laws is, however, not peculiar to wives alone. Husbands must also love and honor their in-laws. The fact that they have fulfilled all the necessary traditional marriage rites does not mean their wives’ parents and family members are unimportant. For example, Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law when he visited Peter’s house in Matthew 8:14-15. Immediately Jesus healed her, she arose and ministered to them. If she hadn’t been treated well before that time, and if she wasn’t made to feel welcomed in the house, she wouldn’t have thought of serving everyone present, including her son-in-law.

If you’re married, God put you in your spouse’s family because He wants you to extend His love to them. Whether they reciprocate or not, your responsibility is to love them. No man snuffs out the little light he has because every other person is living in darkness. Instead, he makes his light shine brighter for all to see. If your in-laws don’t believe in Jesus yet, your marriage has given you the opportunity to show them the light. Ask God for the wisdom to relate with them, and in everything you do, let the love of Christ rule your heart, actions, and decisions.


KEY POINT
In-laws should be loved whether they reciprocate


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Hosea 5-9


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

Based on the devotional, here are the correct answers to the questions:

1. C. The tongue (as stated in the memory verse, Proverbs 18:21)
2. C. Because words can become negative pronouncements that lead to a sorrowful life. (as illustrated by the story of Rachel and her son)
3. B. That a person cannot speak both blessing and cursing from the same mouth. (from the reading, James 3:10-12)
4. C. To protect Jesus from human and demonic attacks. (as the devotional uses this example to warn parents about sharing information)
5. D. Parents must speak life to their children daily. (the exact "KEY POINT" provided in the devotional)

QUIZ

1. What does the devotional identify as having the power of 'death and life'?
A. The mind of a man
B. The heart of a person
C. The tongue
D. The actions of a person

2. According to the devotional, why should parents be careful with their words toward their children?
A. Because it can make them feel good or bad.
B. Because it helps them with their self-esteem.
C. Because words can become negative pronouncements that lead to a sorrowful life.
D. Because it makes children listen and obey.

3. The devotional uses the example of a fig tree to illustrate what point?
A. That a tree with good roots will bear good fruit.
B. That a person cannot speak both blessing and cursing from the same mouth.
C. That some things in life have an appointed time.
D. That every kind of creature can be tamed, except the tongue.

4. According to the devotional, why did Mary keep the things she had received concerning Jesus in her heart?
A. Because they were too wonderful to share with anyone.
B. Because she was told not to tell anyone.
C. To protect Jesus from human and demonic attacks.
D. To keep the secret of Jesus's birth.

5. What is the key point of the devotional?
A. Parents must teach their children God's ways in the morning, noon, and night.
B. That social media is a marketplace with different kinds of people.
C. That the tongue is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
D. Parents must speak life to their children daily.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, I thank You for the power of the tongue and for the daily reminder that my words have the power to create life or death. Thank You for the wisdom in today’s devotional.

2. Lord, please forgive me for every time I have spoken carelessly or made negative pronouncements over my children, family members, or myself. Forgive me for every word of complaint and negativity that has come from my mouth.

3. Father, I break every generational curse and negative word spoken over my life and the lives of my children. I stand on Your word that says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue," and I declare life, blessing, and prosperity over my household.

4. I pray for wisdom and discipline, Lord. Help me to bridle my tongue and speak only wholesome, edifying, and loving words to those around me, especially my children. Help me to be like Jesus, who spoke words of life and grace.

5. I receive the grace to raise my children with wholesome words. Every day, I will speak blessings, success, and greatness into their lives. My lips shall be a wellspring of life for them.

6. Father, help me to guard my children’s lives and not expose them to unnecessary harm. Give me the wisdom to discern what to share and what to keep to myself, protecting them from physical and spiritual attacks.

7. I pray for all parents, Lord. Empower them to teach their children Your ways and laws diligently. Help them to use every opportunity to drill Your word into the minds of their children, raising them up in Your fear and admonition.

8. I pray that my mouth will become a source of blessings for everyone I encounter. Let my words be seasoned with grace, bringing encouragement and hope to those who hear them.

9. I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Thank you for his life and the word of life he shares daily. Grant him more wisdom, strength, and grace to continue to lead Your flock.

10. Your personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

11. In Jesus' name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

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 SEPTEMBER 14TH 2025


THEME: RAISE THEM WITH WHOLESOME WORDS


MEMORISE:

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21


READ: James 3:1-12

1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:

8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.


MESSAGE

It is very important that parents speak the right words into their children’s lives. Speaking the right words plays a huge role in laying a solid foundation for children, unfortunately, some parents are careless with their words, they are not diligent in processing what is in their hearts before they speak; therefore, what comes out of their mouths towards their children is not wholesome. Parents should bless their children, not curse them or make negative pronouncements on them. When Rachel gave birth to her second son, she pronounced a curse on him Because of the pain she went through in childbearing. If Jacob had not changed that name to Benjamin, that child would probably have lived a sorrowful life (Genesis 35:18).

Many people live in sorrow because of the evil pronouncements their parents made over them. Parents should not do that to their children; instead, they should use their mouths to bless them every day. They should also learn to keep some things that God reveals to them about their children to themselves so that they don’t expose them to human and demonic attacks. Mary kept the things she had received concerning Jesus in her heart (Luke 2:19). It isn’t everything God shows parents about their children that they should share. Some things are for an appointed time; they should wait for that time.

Parents should also not share everything about what is going on in their children’s lives on social media. Social media is a marketplace with different kinds of people. If Mary or Joseph had been careless about the whereabouts of Jesus when God told them to leave for Egypt, Herod could have found a means to kill him in Egypt. Parents should be wise about sharing their children’s information online.

Some children have gotten into the wrong hands because their parents were careless. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 says that parents must teach their children God’s ways. They must tell them about His laws in the morning, noon, and night, and use every opportunity to drill God’s word into their minds. If you’re a parent, use your mouth to raise your children, not tear them down. My mother would always bless me by saying that when I call one person, hundreds will come running, and today, those blessings have truly manifested in my life. Let your words be seasoned with grace always (Colossians 4:6). Let your lips be a wellspring of life to your children. Let them always know they will meet words of life, not death, on your lips.


KEY POINT

Parents must speak life to their children daily.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Hosea 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
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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.

ANSWRERS TO THE QUIZ

1. b) His Spirit (Based on the MEMORISE and MESSAGE sections, which refer to Joel 2:28)
2. b) Joshua and Caleb (Mentioned in the MESSAGE section)
3. c) There were giants in the land. (Mentioned in the MESSAGE section, "ten of them complained that there were giants in the land." )
4. b) 75 years old (Mentioned in the MESSAGE section, "Abraham was 75 years old when God called him..." )
5. b) Wait for it patiently (Based on the MESSAGE section, which quotes Habakkuk 2:3 and says, "...though it tarry, wait for it..." )

QUIZ

1. According to the devotional, what does God promise to pour out upon all flesh in the last days?
a) Prosperity and wealth
b) His Spirit
c) A long life
d) Victory in war

2. Which two spies had a clear vision of God's promise and encouraged the Israelites to go ahead and possess the Promised Land?
a) Moses and Aaron
b) Joshua and Caleb
c) Joshua and Moses
d) Caleb and Aaron

3. What did the ten other spies complain about upon returning from the Promised Land?
a) The land was not flowing with milk and honey.
b) The land was too barren to sustain them.
c) There were giants in the land.
d) The people of the land were too few to be a prey.

4. According to the devotional, how old was Abraham when God called him to a land He would show him?
a) 50 years old
b) 75 years old
c) 100 years old
d) 175 years old

5. What does Habakkuk 2:3 say you should do if the vision for your life tarries?
a) Run ahead of God
b) Wait for it patiently
c) Give up and find a new vision
d) Complain and murmur

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the vision You have for my life and for Your promise to pour out Your Spirit upon all flesh, enabling us to see visions and dream dreams.

2. Lord, forgive me for every time I have allowed obstacles and fear to blind me to Your promises and the vision You have given me. Forgive me for murmuring and complaining instead of trusting in Your faithfulness.

3. Father, open my eyes to see beyond the giants and the challenges in my life, just as You did for Joshua and Caleb. Help me to see that with You, those who oppose me are "bread for us" and that their defense has departed.

4. I receive the grace to run with the vision You have given me, Lord. No matter the obstacles or the waiting period, I will not give up. I will trust in Your timing and Your power to bring it to pass.

5. Oh God, help me not to run ahead of You. Grant me the patience to wait for the appointed time, knowing that the vision will surely come to pass and will not lie.

6. I pray for a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper commitment to the vision You have for my life, family, and ministry. Help me to do exploits for Your kingdom with the Spirit You have put in me.

7. Father, I pray that the vision You have given me will sustain me and prolong my days, just as it did for Abraham. Keep me alive and in good health until I see the fulfillment of Your promise.

8. I declare that I will walk by faith and not by sight. I will not be swayed by negative reports or the fear of man, but I will fix my eyes on You, the author and finisher of my faith.

9. I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye and all ministers of the gospel. Grant them deeper spiritual insight, fresh anointing, and clarity of vision to lead Your people in the right path.

10. Your personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

11. In Jesus' name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

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
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‎‎DATE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 2025
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‎‎THEME: RUN WITH THE VISION
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‎MEMORISE: And it shall come to pass afterward, that will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: ‎Joel 2:28
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‎READ: Numbers 14:1-9
1 And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.

2 And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

3 And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?

4 And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

5 Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.

6 And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:

7 And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.

8 If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.

9 Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.
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‎MESSAGE
In today's memory verse, God promised that He would pour out His Spirit in the last days, and old men will dream dreams while the young men will see visions.
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Whether you are old or young, God wants you to do exploits with His Spirit that lives in you. When God gives you a vision, He expects you to run with it. You may encounter obstacles, but you must see beyond them. For example, in Numbers 13 and 14, Moses sent 12 spies to search the Promised Land and bring him a report. The 12 spies returned with giant grapes to show that the land was indeed flowing with milk and honey; however, ten of them complained that there were giants in the land. Caleb and Joshua, who had a clear vision of God's promise, said, "We saw what you saw with our physical eyes, but if this land eats up its inhabitants, then there would be no people there. God gave us the vision, and He will help us take the land. Let's go ahead and possess the land." The Bible says in Numbers 32:11-12 that while all the children of Israel in that generation perished, only Joshua and Caleb made it to the Promised Land.
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Beloved, the vision God has given to you will sustain you and prolong your days. No matter your age, if you can still see what God wants you to see clearly and are ready to pursue it, He will ensure that He keeps you alive and in good shape. Abraham was 75 years old when God called him to go to a land, He would show him (Genesis 12:1-4 ). Because he was willing to run with this vision, God kept him alive until he was 175 years old (Genesis 25:7-8 ). If God has given you a vision, run with it; do not give in to any obstacle. Also, do not run ahead of God, as this will only lead you into trouble. Habakkuk 2:3 says, "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." This means that you need patience to run with the vision God has given you (Hebrews 12:1 ). This way, you will not make hasty and rash decisions as you pursue the vision. I pray that you will fulfil every vision that God has given to you, in Jesus' name.
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KEY POINT
If God has given you a vision, run with it.
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‎BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Daniel 9-12


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 12: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
1. Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See his banners go!

Chorus
Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.

2. At the sign of triumph
Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory.
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise.

3. Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the Saints have trod.
We are not divided;
All one body we:
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.

4. Onward, then, ye people;
Join our happy throng.
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
Glory, laud, and honor
Unto Christ, the King.
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing.

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

1. c) The army that surrounded the city
2. c) He prayed for God to open his servant's spiritual eyes.
3. d) A dead man
4. b) What you see with your spiritual eyes versus what you see with your physical eyes
5. b) Spend quality time in constant fellowship with Him

QUIZ

1. In the devotional's reading from 2 Kings 6, what was Elisha's servant afraid of?
a) The king of Israel
b) The lack of food and water in the city
c) The army that surrounded the city
d) Elisha's power

2. What did Elisha do to help his servant overcome his fear?
a) He gave him a weapon to fight the army.
b) He led them away from the city.
c) He prayed for God to open his servant's spiritual eyes.
d) He told the king to smite the army.

3. According to the devotional, what did David see when he looked at Goliath?
a) A formidable giant and a great warrior
b) A man with a powerful sword and a helmet of brass
c) An intimidating figure of great strength
d) A dead man

4. What is the key contrast drawn between living as a victim versus a victorious believer in the devotional?
a) Spending time in constant fellowship with God versus being disobedient
b) What you see with your spiritual eyes versus what you see with your physical eyes
c) Being in the church versus being a loner
d) Having faith versus having doubt

5. According to the devotional's message, what is essential to do if you have surrendered your life to Jesus Christ?
a) Attend church every Sunday and Wednesday
b) Spend quality time in constant fellowship with Him
c) Give to the poor and needy on a daily basis
d) Preach the gospel to everyone you meet

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the divine wisdom in your word, and for the revelation of how crucial my spiritual eyes are. Thank you for making me understand that to receive from You, my eyes must be open to see beyond the physical realm.

2. Father, please forgive me for every instance of spiritual laziness and blindness. Forgive me for being so focused on my physical and mental understanding that I neglect to see things from a spiritual perspective.

3. I pray that you would open my spiritual eyes, just as you did for Elisha's servant. Remove every veil of spiritual blindness that prevents me from seeing your divine presence, protection, and provision in my life.

4. Lord, grant me the grace to endure, as Moses did, by seeing you who are invisible. Help me not to fear the physical challenges or the "wrath of the king," but to be strengthened by the vision of your power and glory.

5. I pray that my destiny would open up as my spiritual eyes open. Let me see the chariots of fire and the spiritual forces at work, so I can have the courage and faith to do great exploits for your kingdom.

6. Father, help me to consistently feed my spirit more than my body through prayer, studying Your word, fasting, and worship. Grant me the discipline and hunger to pursue you more intimately.

7. I pray against every spirit of doubt and fear that would cause my spiritual vision to be clouded. I declare that I will walk by faith and not by sight, trusting in your invisible hand to guide me.

8. I declare that as my spiritual eyes are opened, I will have a better understanding of the divine power that backs me up as a Christian. My faith will be strengthened, and I will be empowered to do more for you.

9. I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye and all ministers of the gospel. Grant them deeper spiritual insight, fresh anointing, and clarity of vision to lead your people in the right path.

10. Your personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

11. In Jesus' name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

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 SEPTEMBER 12TH


THEME: SPIRITUAL EYES II


MEMORISE: Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:18


READ: 2 Kings 6:15-23

15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

17 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

18 And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.

19 And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria.

20 And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria.

21 And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them?

22 And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

23 And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.


MESSAGE

Today, I will conclude my discussion on Spiritual eyes as part of the series I started three days ago.

In today's Bible reading, an army came to arrest Elisha, and his servant became afraid. Elisha, however, was not bothered; he told his servant that those who were with them were more than those who were against them. He then prayed that God should open his servant's eyes. Even though the boy wasn't physically blind and could see the Syrian army, his spiritual eyes needed to be opened so could see God's mighty army surrounding them.

...And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17

After God opened the spiritual eyes of Elisha's servant, his fear of the Syrian army must have disappeared immediately. Elisha then asked God to smite the Syrian soldiers with blindness, and he led them to the king's palace. He wasn't holding any weapon, neither did he bind the soldiers; he just told them to follow him, and because they had become blind, they followed him into their enemy's territory. They would have lost their lives that day if Elisha had not stopped the king from killing them. He was able to arrest the soldiers who came to arrest him because he could see beyond the physical.

In 1 Samuel 17, Israel was being tormented by Goliath. The torment went on for 40 days and nights because there was no one on the battlefield whose spiritual eyes were opened. They all saw a formidable giant, but David came to the battlefield and saw Goliath as a dead man. David said to him, "I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Today, I will cut off your head and feed the Philistine army to the birds so that the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel" (1 Samuel 17:45-46).

Beloved, what you see with your spiritual eyes will go a long way in determining if you will live as a victim or a victorious believer. If you have surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, spend quality time in constant fellowship with Him. As you do this, I pray that the Lord will open your spiritual eyes. It, however, the Lord has already opened your spiritual eyes, I pray for greater revelations for you, in Jesus' name.


REFLECTION

Are your spiritual eyes open?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Daniel 6-8


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 8: I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
1 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain:
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

2 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh.

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

4 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

Quiz Answers

1. c) Spiritual eyes, which provide the ability to see the invisible.
2. b) That he would see Elijah when he was taken away.
3. c) He became terrified and ran to tell Elisha.
4. d) The mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire.
5. c) Your destiny also opens up.
6. c) He endured, 'as seeing him who is invisible.'
7. b) Consistently watching television and movies.
8. b) That true power comes from the ability to see beyond the physical realm.
9. c) To have a renewed mind and spiritual understanding.
10. c) “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.”