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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE:  FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH 2025

THEME:  PRAYERS FOR LEADERS

MEMORISE: 

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2

READ: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

1. Thank you, Lord, for all the leaders you have given us in our nation, state, church, workplace, and across all other spheres of Iife. Thank You for keeping and preserving them.

2. Father, please give our leaders divine wisdom and guidance to make the best decisions that align with your will at all times.

3. Father, please give our leaders the heart to serve. Let them lead with humility and compassion.

4. Father, please help our leaders lead with integrity and good character. Help them to shun corrupt practices, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, please give our leaders the mental strength to navigate the challenges and pressures that come with leadership, in Jesus' name.

6. Father, please take care of the families and personal needs of our leaders. Don't let the devil distract them from providing good leadership because of personal problems, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, please protect our leaders from evil forces. Don't let the devil's plans come to pass concerning them, in Jesus' name.

8. Father, You are the only true source of help; please send help speedily to our leaders so they can fulfil Your purpose for their lives.

9. Fathe, please surround our leaders with good advisers and resourceful people. Let selfish and manipulative people remain far away from them, in Jesus' name.

10. Father, I pray for wisdom for our leaders. Help them create policies that align with Your will, in Jesus
name.

11. Father, please let Your Spirit of excellence rest upon our leaders. Help them to find creative ways to solve Our common challenges and make things better for everyone.

12.Your personal prayer points for your leaders.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Ezekiel 36-38

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!

Answers and Explanations

1. Correct Answer: C) God's presence.
The devotional explicitly states that David expressed a much greater desire for "God's presence" than for physical food and water, even in the wilderness.

2. Correct Answer: B) An angel, a man, and His Spirit.
The devotional lists these three as the instruments God used to provide the eunuch with the answers he desired.

3. Correct Answer: C) Their hunger for Him.
The message directly states, "God feeds you in proportion to your hunger for Him."

4. Correct Answer: D) The desperation and hunger God wants us to have for Him.
The devotional uses this parable to illustrate that God wants us to be desperate and hungry for Him, just as the man was for the treasure.

5. Correct Answer: B) Dusty roads.
The devotional mentions "dusty roads" in the context of the eunuch's journey, but it describes a wilderness as being "characterised by a lack of food and water," and being a "dry and thirsty land."

Questions

1. According to the devotional, what did David express a much greater desire for in the wilderness of Judah, despite being hungry and thirsty?
A) The end of his exile.
B) Food and water from God.
C) God's presence.
D) A return to Jerusalem.

2. In the story of the Ethiopian eunuch, what did God use to ensure the eunuch received the answers he desired?
A) He caused a chariot breakdown, forcing the eunuch to seek help.
B) An angel, a man, and His Spirit.
C) A dream, a vision, and a burning bush.
D) A loud voice from heaven, and a scroll.

3. According to the devotional, what determines the proportion in which God feeds a person?
A) The length of their prayers.
B) Their financial offering.
C) Their hunger for Him.
D) Their knowledge of scripture.

4. The parable of the man who sold all he had to buy the field with a treasure is used in the devotional to illustrate which point?
A) The importance of financial sacrifice.
B) The value of physical treasure.
C) That the Kingdom of God is like a treasure.
D) The desperation and hunger God wants us to have for Him.

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the devotional as a characteristic of a wilderness?
A) Lack of water.
B) Dusty roads.
C) Lack of food.
D) Thirst.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the powerful reminder in today's devotional that you reward those who genuinely hunger and thirst for you. Thank you for the promise that those who seek you will be filled.

2. Father, please forgive me for every time I have pursued temporary things more than your presence. I repent and ask for your mercy and a renewed desire for you.

3. I pray for a deeper hunger and thirst for you, Lord. Create in me a heart that longs for your presence above all else, just like David in the wilderness.

4. Father, help me to be desperate for your power and glory. I pray that my hunger will attract the resources, opportunities, and divine connections needed to go deeper in you.

5. Lord, remove every form of spiritual lukewarmness from my life. Stir up in me a passion and zeal for your Kingdom and for intimacy with you.

6. I pray for a divine encounter, just like the Ethiopian eunuch, where you move heaven and earth to provide the answers and guidance I desperately need.

7. Father, help me to be a reflection of your glory on earth. Fill me so completely with your Spirit that my life becomes a testimony of your goodness and power to others.

8. I pray for your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Please strengthen him, anoint him afresh, and continue to use him mightily for your kingdom.

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

10. 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: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH 2025

THEME:  BLESSED ARE THE HUNGRY

MEMORISE: 

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Luke 6:21

READ:  Acts 9:27-39

27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

34 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

35.And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

36.Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

37.And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

38 And for as much as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

MESSAGE

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;
Psalm 63:1

The Scripture above was written by David in the wilderness of Judah. A wilderness is often characterised by a lack of food and water, and even though David might have been hungry and thirsty, he expressed a much greater desire for something more than food and water-God's presence. No wonder God called David a man after His own heart (Acts 13:22).

In today's Bible reading, we read about the Ethiopian eunuch who had travelled many miles to Jerusalem to worship God. However, he had many questions as he was returning to his home country. As he travelled on the dusty roads of Gaza, an angel spoke to Phillip and told him to position himself on the road the eunuch was travelling on.
As Phillip stood by the road, the Holy Spirit gave him an additional instruction to move closer to the man's chariot. God was so interested in the eunuch that He moved everything - an angel, a man, and His Spirit- to give him the answers he desired (Acts 8:2 6-40). This is what happens when God sees genuine hunger for Him in the life of a fellow. He will never let the hungry go away without being filled, and He will always fill them with good things (Luke 1:53).
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:6
God feeds you in proportion to your hunger for Him. Psalm 42:7 says, "...deep calleth unto deep.."When you really want to go deep in God, your hunger will attract the resources you need to go deep. A hungry and thirsty fellow is one who is desperate for food and water. In the same vein, God expects us to hunger and thirst for His power and glory. He expects us to desperately pursue Him and seek intimacy with Him. Jesus gave a parable in Matthew 13:44-46 that the Kingdom of God is like a man who found treasure in a field and sold all that he had so he could buy that field and own the treasure. Just like that man in the parable, God wants you to be hungry for Him so you can be filled and reflect more of His glory on the earth.

REFLECTION

Are you truly hungry for God?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Ezekiel 33-35

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. [Refrain]

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

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

Here are the correct answers to the quiz:

1. c) It results in poverty.
Rationale: The devotional quotes Proverbs 10:4, which states, "He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand."

2. c) The value of diligence and preparation.
Rationale: The passage highlights the ant's diligence in gathering food during the summer and harvest, which serves as an example of preparation and hard work.

3. c) Unapplied knowledge and positive confessions.
Rationale: The message explicitly states, "No amount of confessions or unapplied knowledge can turn a lazy fellow into a high flyer."

4. c) They squander and waste them.
Rationale: The devotional's key point and the "MESSAGE" section both state that laziness will make you waste privileges and be unprepared for opportunities.

5. b) The importance of diligent work and effort.
Rationale: The entire devotional, from the title "BANISH LAZINESS" to the examples and key point, emphasizes that diligence and hard work are essential for success.

Quiz: Banish Laziness

1. According to the devotional, what is the consequence of dealing with a slack hand?
a) It leads to great wealth.
b) It makes one rich.
c) It results in poverty.
d) It brings divine favor without effort.

2. The devotional uses the ant as an example to teach what principle?
a) To sleep and rest when you are tired.
b) The importance of having a guide or overseer.
c) The value of diligence and preparation.
d) How to make positive confessions.

3. What does the devotional suggest will not help a lazy person become a high flyer?
a) Putting in diligent work.
b) Being diligent in prayer.
c) Unapplied knowledge and positive confessions.
d) Knowing how to work hard.

4. According to the devotional, what does a lazy person do to privileges and opportunities?
a) They use them to gain more wealth.
b) They multiply and maximize them.
c) They squander and waste them.
d) They hold on to them carefully.

5. What is the overarching theme of the devotional, as reflected in the title and content?
a) The power of positive confessions.
b) The importance of diligent work and effort.
c) The value of inherited wealth.
d) The need for a guide or overseer.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the powerful reminder in today's devotional that faith without works is dead. Thank you for the grace to not only believe but also to act on your promises.

2. Father, please forgive me for every time I have had faith but failed to take the necessary steps of obedience and action. I repent and ask for your mercy.

3. I pray for the grace to align my actions with my faith, so that my life will be a testament to your power. Help me to not just be a hearer of your Word, but also a doer.

4. Father, I pray for a renewed spirit of diligence and hard work. Help me to be like Peter, who, at your word, cast his net even after a long night of fruitless labor. Grant me a 'net-breaking' miracle as a result of my obedience.

5. Lord, remove every form of laziness and procrastination from my life. Give me the wisdom to know what to do and the courage to do it, just like the woman with the issue of blood who pushed through the crowd to touch you.

6. Father, I pray for breakthroughs in my career, finances, and relationships. I will not just sit and pray; I will actively apply for jobs, seek new opportunities, and build healthy connections, trusting you to direct my steps.

7. I pray for a divine strategy and wisdom to add works to my faith. Help me to be practical and proactive in pursuing the things I am trusting you for.

8. I pray for your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Please strengthen him, anoint him afresh, and continue to use him mightily for your kingdom.

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

10. 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: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD 2025

THEME:  BANISH LAZINESS


MEMORISE:

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Proverbs 10:4

READ: Proverbs 6:6-11

6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

MESSAGE

God rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6); He does not reward the lazy. If vou want to be successful, then you must be diligent. land one of my friends got born again at a time when making positive confessions was becoming popular among Christians. At that time, the popular teaching was, 'All you need to do is to say what you want repeatedly, and it will be yours.

This friend of mine was very diligent with making these positive confessions. He would wake up in the morning and say, "I have a brand new car, in the mighty name of Jesus." Five years later, he was yet to own a car. One day, he asked me, "What's your secret? I've been making positive confessions without tangible results." I replied, "You wake up at 10 am in the morning, and at that time, I would have already put in five hours of work. Also, instead of working, you start making confessions. l'm sorry, but you will keep walking everywhere you go for a long time to come if you don't change."

Some people have become so attached to motivational speaking. They are usually the first to register for conferences; however, when it is time to put in the work, they are often nowhere to be found. No amount of confessions or unapplied knowledge can turn a lazy fellow into a high flyer. A fellow who doesn't wake up every day to make positive confessions or listen to smooth-talking motivational speakers will still succeed if he or she knows how to work hard.

Although I'm in my 80s, I still go about doing God's work diligently. When many other people are sleeping, I am walking about at night, praying. I don't preach shallow sermons; if you listen to my sermons, you will notice that I make reference to many Bible passages. These things don't come by just loafing around. Success in life is not automatic; being born a prince or princess does not mean that a fellow will succeed in life. No matter how much wealth a fellow inherits, if he or she is lazy and refuses to put in the work to multiply the wealth, that fellow will eventually squander everything and begin to suffer. Proverbs 18:9 says that a lazy person is a brother to him who is a great waster.
Beloved, laziness will make you waste privileges. lt will also make you unprepared to maximise opportunities. Do not give laziness a chance; banish it from every area of your lie.

KEY POINT

Laziness will make you unprepared for opportunities and cause you to waste privileges.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 31-32

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 4: TO THE WORK, TO THE WORK

1 To the work! to the work! we are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

Refrain:
Toiling on, toiling on,
Toiling on, toiling on:
Let us hope, let us watch,
And labor till the Master comes.

2 To the work! to the work! let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the weary be led;
In the cross and its banner our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

3 To the work! to the work! there is labor for all;
For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall;
And the name of Jehovah exalted shall be,
In the loud-swelling chorus, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

4 To the work! to the work! in the strength of the Lord,
And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward;
When the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be,
And we shout with the ransomed, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

Here are the correct answers to the quiz:

1. B. Faith without works is dead.
2. C. They were in the fellowship when they should have been studying.
3. D. He cast his net into the sea at Jesus' command.
4. C. She forced her way through the crowd to touch Jesus' garment.
5. B. Praying for a job without applying for one.

Quiz on "Faith Without Works"

1. According to the devotional, what is the biblical principle from James 2:17?
A. Faith without works is alive.
B. Faith without works is dead.
C. Faith and works are two separate things.
D. Works are not required for faith.

2. What did the author say about the Christian students who were failing their exams?
A. They should have prayed more.
B. They were not blessed by God.
C. They were in the fellowship when they should have been studying.
D. The Holy Spirit was not helping them.

3. How did Peter demonstrate faith with works to receive his miracle?
A. He prayed to Jesus from the shore.
B. He lent his boat to Jesus and went home.
C. He believed in Jesus' power but did not act.
D. He cast his net into the sea at Jesus' command.

4. What action did the woman with the issue of blood take that demonstrated her faith?
A. She prayed for 12 years.
B. She stayed home and waited for Jesus to come to her.
C. She forced her way through the crowd to touch Jesus' garment.
D. She simply knew that Jesus could heal her.

5. What is a practical example of "faith without works is dead" given in the devotional?
A. Trusting God for healing without seeing a doctor.
B. Praying for a job without applying for one.
C. Believing in salvation without being baptized.
D. Praying for your family without spending time with them.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the powerful reminder in today's devotional that faith without works is dead. Thank you for the grace to not only believe but also to act on your promises.

2. Father, please forgive me for every time I have had faith but failed to take the necessary steps of obedience and action. I repent and ask for your mercy.

3. I pray for the grace to align my actions with my faith, so that my life will be a testament to your power. Help me to not just be a hearer of your Word, but also a doer.

4. Father, I pray for a renewed spirit of diligence and hard work. Help me to be like Peter, who, at your word, cast his net even after a long night of fruitless labor. Grant me a 'net-breaking' miracle as a result of my obedience.

5. Lord, remove every form of laziness and procrastination from my life. Give me the wisdom to know what to do and the courage to do it, just like the woman with the issue of blood who pushed through the crowd to touch you.

6. Father, I pray for breakthroughs in my career, finances, and relationships. I will not just sit and pray; I will actively apply for jobs, seek new opportunities, and build healthy connections, trusting you to direct my steps.

7. I pray for a divine strategy and wisdom to add works to my faith. Help me to be practical and proactive in pursuing the things I am trusting you for.

8. I pray for your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Please strengthen him, anoint him afresh, and continue to use him mightily for your kingdom.

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

10. 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 HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL..

DATE: TUESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2025

THEME: FAITH WITHOUT WORKS

MEMORISE:

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. James 2:17

READ: James 2:20-26

James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

James 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

James 2:22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

James 2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

James 2:25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

MESSAGE

Years ago, some Christian students in a particular university came to me and said, “We don’t know what is going on. Those of us who are in the fellowship are always the ones failing.” I replied them, “This might be because, at the time you are supposed to be studying, you are in the fellowship.”
They said, “Is it not written that the Holy Spirit will help us?” I responded, “Thank God for the Holy Spirit, but the Bible says that the Holy Spirit will remind you of the things you have learnt.
However, if you do not learn anything and end up failing, after He chastises you, He will comfort you.”

Beloved, to walk in God’s blessings, faith must go hand-in-hand with works. For example, in Luke 5:1-9, Jesus came to Peter, who had a boat and asked him to lend Him the boat for a while. After preaching from the boat, Jesus told Peter to cast his net into the sea for a catch. If Peter had not cast his net, he would not have seen the glory of God. If he had just said, “I believe you, Jesus.
I know You can do all things,” and had refused to obey the simple instruction, he would have returned home empty-handed that night.

Instead, he said, “At thy word – because You have spoken to me – I will do what You say.” He took a step of faith and did the work of throwing his net into the sea. Then, he caught so many fishes that his net broke. People who add works to their faith experience ‘net-breaking’ miracles.

Another example of someone in the Bible who added works to their faith is the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8:43-48. She did not just stop at knowing that Jesus carried the healing anointing, she forced her way through a large crowd just to touch the hem of His garment.
The result was that she was instantly healed of a sickness she had suffered from for 12 years.

If you are not doing anything in line with the faith you claim to have, that faith is dead. You cannot sit in your house and pray for a job when you are not applying for any. Likewise, you cannot be trusting God for a visa to another country when you do not even have an international passport. Bring your faith to life by adding works to it; faith without works is dead.

Action Point 

Take steps of faith concerning the things you are trusting God for.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 28-30

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 33: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!

1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.

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

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

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

1. B. They did not allow anything to stop them from spreading the gospel.
2. C. He offered to walk ahead of her so the lions would attack and eat him, clearing the way for her.
3. B. The risk of losing one's job.
4. B. To always share the gospel whenever an opportunity arises.
5. B. Physical danger or harm.

QUIZ
1. According to the devotional, what is a key reason for the global success of The Redeemed Christian Church of God?
A. They operate in nations where Christianity is not allowed.
B. They did not allow anything to stop them from spreading the gospel.
C. They hold Bible Study meetings in open fields where miracles happen.
D. They use code words and secret baptisms.

2. What did the elderly, feeble man offer to do for the lady evangelist who wanted to preach in a village with lions on the way?
A. He offered to stand guard and protect her from the lions.
B. He offered to go to the village and preach in her place.
C. He offered to walk ahead of her so the lions would attack and eat him, clearing the way for her.
D. He offered to find a different, safer path to the village.

3. According to the devotional, what is a potential barrier that people may face when sharing the gospel in their workplace?
A. Fear of being criticized by colleagues.
B. The risk of losing one's job.
C. Not knowing the right words to say.
D. The belief that God will do the work without them.

4. What is the main message of the 'Action Point' at the end of the devotional?
A. To pray for missionaries who are facing danger.
B. To always share the gospel whenever an opportunity arises.
C. To not be afraid of hungry lions on the way to the mission field.
D. To use every opportunity to tell people about the anointing of God.

5. The devotional uses the analogy of a hungry lion to represent what kind of barrier to the gospel?
A. Financial difficulties.
B. Physical danger or harm.
C. The rejection of the gospel by others.
D. The political leaders who oppose Christianity.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for the divine commission to preach the gospel to all nations and for the grace and courage You give to Your children to be Your witnesses. Thank you for the powerful reminder in today's devotional that no barrier should stop the spread of Your good news.

2. Father, please forgive me for every time I have allowed fear, comfort, or human opinion to prevent me from sharing the gospel. I repent and ask for Your mercy.

3. I pray for a renewed passion for souls. Anoint me with the Holy Spirit just as You did for the evangelist in the devotional, so that I may be a bold and fearless witness for You, no matter the opposition.

4. I pray for Your anointing on my lips, that when I speak, Your Word will have power and authority, breaking through every barrier and setting the captives free.

5. Father, I pray for a divine strategy and wisdom to share the gospel in my workplace, community, and among my family and friends. Help me to be as wise as a serpent and as gentle as a dove, finding creative and effective ways to reach the unreached.

6. Lord, remove every barrier standing in the way of the gospel in my life and in my community. Just as the Redeemed Christian Church of God has made an impact in nations where Christianity is restricted, empower me to make a difference wherever You have placed me.

7. I pray for the salvation of my boss, my colleagues, and every member of my household. Let the light of the gospel shine in their hearts, and let every opposition to their salvation be destroyed.

8. Father, I pray for missionaries and evangelists worldwide, especially those in hostile territories. Protect them, provide for them, and give them the courage to continue their work.

9. I pray for your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Please strengthen him, anoint him afresh, and continue to use him mightily for your kingdom.

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 HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL..

DATE: MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025

THEME: ALLOW NO BARRIERS TO THE GOSPEL

MEMORISE:

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;Isaiah 61:1

READ: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17(KJV) 

16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.


MESSAGE
People keep asking why The Redeemed Christian Church of God is so successful all over the world. As a matter of fact, we are in some nations where Christianity is not allowed.

In some of these nations, we baptise people secretly, and whenever we want to talk about the blood of Jesus, we say BOJ. We have had considerable impact in some of these nations because we did not allow anything deter us from spreading the gospel. We hold Bible Study meetings in open fields and miracles happen. Sometimes, the political leaders in such places come quietly at night, acknowledging that our God is the Almighty.

There was once a lady evangelist and missionary who was working in a village in Africa. In that village, she got everybody to become born again. The people realised what God had done for them, and they were on fire for Him. The lady then decided to convert those in the neighbouring village too. She informed the people around her about her plans, but they were not in favour of it. “You can go to another village, ma’am, not there,” they advised. She asked, “Why not?” They replied, “Because there are lions on the way.

We have been hearing them roaring, and when they roar like that, it means they are hungry.

Please, don’t go near that village.” “But I must go,” she insisted. 

So, a very elderly and feeble man said to her, “Okay, if you must go, I will go with you.” The evangelist looked at him and said, “If a lion attacks, even I can defend myself better than you can.” The man said, “You don’t understand; lions don’t attack when they are full. They only kill when they are hungry. So, the idea is this: I will walk ahead of you, the lions will kill and eat me, and then your way will be clear.” Those villagers were ready to lay down their lives for the gospel to reach the unreached.

Beloved, God will not be asking you for too much by telling you to preach to your boss, for instance. However, if you are afraid you might lose your job and refuse to do it, you will be hindering an unsaved soul from hearing the gospel and becoming saved. Do not let any barrier keep you from preaching the gospel;

God is counting on you to prevent many people from heading towards eternal damnation.

Action Point 

Always use every opportunity you have to tell people about Jesus.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 25-27

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 23: Take My Life And Let It Be 

1 Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
let them flow in endless praise,
let them flow in endless praise.

2 Take my hands and let them move
at the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee,
swift and beautiful for thee.

3 Take my voice and let me sing
always, only, for my King.
Take my lips and let them be
filled with messages from thee,
filled with messages from thee.

4 Take my silver and my gold;
not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use
every power as thou shalt choose,
every power as thou shalt choose.

5 Take my will and make it thine;
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne,
it shall be thy royal throne.

6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be
ever, only, all for thee,
ever, only, all for thee.

Here are the correct answers to the questions:

1. c. He inhabits their praises, causing demons to flee.
2. b. Jehovah El-Raphah
3. b. His goodness and His wonderful works.
4. b. He satisfies the hungry soul with goodness.
5. a. Psalm 150:6

Quiz.

1. According to the devotional, what does God do when people praise Him regularly?
a. He grants them financial prosperity.
b. He sends His angels to fight their battles.
c. He inhabits their praises, causing demons to flee.
d. He reveals hidden secrets to them.

2. Which of the following titles for God is NOT mentioned in the devotional?
a. Jehovah El-Shaddai
b. Jehovah El-Raphah
c. Jehovah Nissi
d. Jehovah Shammah

3. The devotional's 'ACTION POINT' encourages believers to make a habit of praising God for what two things?
a. His salvation and His strength.
b. His goodness and His wonderful works.
c. His mercy and His faithfulness.
d. His presence and His anointing.

4. According to the passage from Psalms 107:1-9, what does God do for the hungry soul?
a. He provides them with a city to dwell in.
b. He satisfies the hungry soul with goodness.
c. He delivers them from the hand of the enemy.
d. He gives them bread and water in the wilderness.

5. What is the memory verse for the devotional?
a. Psalm 150:6
b. Psalm 22:3
c. 2 Samuel 6:14
d. Exodus 15:26

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank you for being the God of all flesh, the One for whom nothing is too hard. Thank you for the powerful reminder from the devotional that no case is hopeless with you.

2. Father, I come before you today with my specific challenges that have been labeled "hopeless" by men. I put my trust firmly in you, declaring that my situation is not hopeless because you are my God.

3. According to your Word in Jeremiah 32:27, I pray that you would show yourself strong in my life. Let the world know that you are the God of possibilities and that you can turn any hopeless case around.

4. Just as you gave the barren woman a set of twins and Sarah a son in her old age, I pray that you will visit me and my family with a divine solution to our impossible situations.

5. I refuse to give in to despair or the negative words of others. I pray for renewed faith and strength to hold on to your promises, even when things look bleak.

6. Father, turn my sorrow into joy and my weeping into dancing. Do a new thing in my life that will bring glory to your name and cause me to weep for joy.

7. I pray for a miracle that defies human logic and scientific explanation, just as the woman gave birth to twins without a womb. Let my testimony prove that you are the God who makes the impossible possible.

8. Father, I pray for your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Please strengthen him, anoint him afresh, and continue to use him mightily for your kingdom.

9. I pray for myself and all those who are praying with me, that we will experience the goodness of God and see the manifestation of our faith.

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 AUGUST 31ST 2025


THEME: PRAISE THE LORD


MEMORISE: Let every thing that hath brea th praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. Psalm 150:6


READ: Psalms 107:1-9

1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.

4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.

5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.

6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.

7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.

8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.


MESSAGE

In 2 Samuel 6:14, the Bible says that David danced with all his might. God loved David so much and was always with him because he was always praising Him. Whenever demons tormented Saul and David played the harp, God's presence would till the room, and the demons would run away (l Samuel 1623). Psalm 22:3 says that God inhabits the praises of Israel. When you praise God regularly. demons cannot stay around you because once light comes in, darkness must flee john 1:5.

Beloved, you must learn to praise God daily. In the Scriptures, you find many reasons to praise Him. In Genesis 17:i, Got calls Himself Jehovah El-Shaddai, the God who is more than enough. In Genesis 18:9-14 and Jeremiah 32:27, He is revealed as the God of all flesh, with whom nothing is impossible. in Exodus 15:26, He introduced Himself as the Lord that healeth thee" because He is the Great Physician. in Psalm 24:7-10, He introduced Himself by the titles: The King of glory and the Lord of hosts. In Psalm 23:1, He presents Himself as Jehovah Rohi, the Good Shepherd who provides everything you need. In Genesis 16:13, He s El-Rol the All-seeing All-knowing, ever-attentive God. He cares intimately about you and knows you by name Exodus 33:17), In Jeremiah 32:17-19, He is El-Gibbor the mighty Cod who rescues. In Exodus 17:15, He is called Jehovah Nissi, your mighty banner of deliverance. In Isaiah 12:4, He is Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of hosts; He fight visible and invisible battles on your behalf and gives you victory over the enemy.

According to Ezekiel 48:35, He is Jehovah Shammah, the ever-present One, He is always there when you need Him, and He never slumbers or sleeps (Psalm 121:4). He is the Alpha and Omega of your life (Revelation 21:6; He always has the first and final say. (Isaiah 44:6), He alone is God (Psalm 86:10). He is always good (Psalm 73:1), ever faithful (Lamentations 3:23) all-sufficient (Genesis 17:1) and never changing (Malachi 3-6). God is your comforter (John 14:16), deliverer (2 Samuel 22:21), helper (Psalm 54:4), teacher (John 1426,) strength, and song (Exodus 15:2). He is your very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). He supplies all your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19) and does exceeding, abundantly above all you can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). He saved you and will keep you until the end Jude 1:24, says.

Beloved, you have breath in you; therefore, you have every reason to praise God.


ACTION POINT
Make a habit of praising God for His goodness and wonderful works every.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 23-24


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 17: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN
1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!

Correct Answers
1. b. That God can use anyone, regardless of their past.
* The devotional highlights how God used Paul, a former persecutor of Christians, and Peter, who denied Jesus, to perform great miracles. This demonstrates that God's power is not limited by a person's past.

2. b. They laid the sick on the streets of Jerusalem.
* The devotional quotes Acts 5:14-16, which states that people placed the sick on the streets so that Peter's shadow would fall on them, and they would be healed.

3. b. A bottle of oil and a handkerchief that had been prayed over.
* The message section of the devotional explicitly states that the woman used "a bottle of oil and a handkerchief we had prayed over during the service" to bring her daughter and twins back to life.

4. c. Bringing a person's shadow to heal the sick.
* While the devotional mentions Peter's shadow healing the sick, this specific sign is not listed in the provided scripture, Mark 16:17-18. The verse lists casting out devils, speaking in new tongues, and laying hands on the sick.

5. c. To surrender yourself to God and believe that He can use you to do great things.
* The prayer point is "Father, I believe in You, and I surrender myself for Your..." and the devotional concludes by encouraging the reader to be "confident of His ability in you" to perform great things. This aligns with surrendering and believing in God's power to work through you.

Quiz on "God Can Use You"

1. The devotional uses Paul and Peter as examples to illustrate which main theme?
a. How people can become great apostles by fasting and praying.
b. That God can use anyone, regardless of their past.
c. That only those with a perfect past can be used by God.
d. The importance of denying Jesus to become a great believer.

2. According to the devotional, what did people do so that Peter’s shadow could heal the sick?
a. They prayed to Peter as he passed by.
b. They laid the sick on the streets of Jerusalem.
c. They brought the sick to his house.
d. They gave him offerings to heal the sick.

3. What items did the woman in the devotional use to bring her daughter and twins back to life?
a. Water from the Redemption City river.
b. A bottle of oil and a handkerchief that had been prayed over.
c. A staff and a robe from the service.
d. The bible and a cross.

4. According to Mark 16:17-18, as referenced in the devotional, which of the following is NOT a sign that will follow those who believe?
a. Speaking with new tongues.
b. Casting out devils.
c. Bringing a person's shadow to heal the sick.
d. Laying hands on the sick for recovery.

5. What is the overarching prayer point and call to action in the devotional?
a. To ask God to make you as great as Paul and Peter.
b. To be confident in your own abilities to perform miracles.
c. To surrender yourself to God and believe that He can use you to do great things.
d. To ask God for personal wealth and prosperity.

PRAYER POINTS

* Father, thank you for the powerful reminder that you can use anyone, no matter their past. Thank you for the examples of Paul and Peter, showing that your grace and power are available to all who believe.

* Father, I believe that you can use me. I surrender my life to you and pray that you would consecrate me for your service, just as the hymn says, and use me for your glory.

* I pray for a fresh outpouring of your Holy Spirit in my life. Let the signs and wonders that follow believers become a reality for me. Help me to cast out devils, speak with new tongues, and lay hands on the sick so they can recover.

* Father, fill my life with your presence so that even my shadow can bring healing to others. Let my hands move at the impulse of your love, and let my feet be swift and beautiful for you.

* I pray for a confident spirit. Help me to be bold in my faith, knowing that you will do great and marvelous things through me. Let me not be afraid to step out and act on your Word.

* Father, just as the woman in the devotional brought three people back to life, I pray that you would use me to perform miracles that defy human logic. I want to be a vessel for your power to bring life and hope to hopeless situations.

* I pray that you would take my intellect and use every power for your glory. Let my voice sing always for you, and let my lips be filled with messages from you.

* Father, I pray for your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Please strengthen him, anoint him afresh, and continue to use him mightily for your kingdom.

* I pray for myself and all those who are praying with me, that we will experience the goodness of God and see the manifestation of our faith.

* Your personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

* 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: SATURDAY AUGUST 30TH 2025


THEME: GOD CAN USE YOU


MEMORISE: Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23


READ: Mark 16:17-18

17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

18 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.

MESSAGE

Paul persecuted Christians and threw some of them in prison (Acts 8:3). He considered himself the chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15); however, God transformed him and began to use him to perform special miracles (Acts 19:11-12). If God could use Paul, He can use you too. Acts 5:14-16 tells us that people laid the sick on the streets of Jerusalem so that whenever Peter was passing by, his shadow would fall on them, and they would be healed. This was the same Peter who denied Jesus three times, but God restored him and began to use him mightily. If God could use Peter, He can use you too.

We were having a Holy Ghost Service at Redemption City when a woman got a phone call that her daughter had given birth to a set of twins, and she and the twins had died. The woman responded, "Don't move them yet: please wait for me." She ran to the hospital and asked to see the twins -she was shown their dead bodies. She took a bottle of oil and a handkerchief we had prayed over during the service, dropped some of the oil in the mouth of one of the dead twins, and said, "Come back here; who told you that you could die?" Within a few minutes, the baby coughed and came back to life. She did the same with the second baby, and the same thing happened. After this, the entire hospital was in pandemonium. Around that time, her daughter's body was being wheeled to the mortuary. She told those wheeling the body to stop, dropped some oil in her dead daughter's mouth, put the handkerchief on her, and said, "Who do you think is going to take care of your children? Don't waste my time; come back!" Immediately, her daughter came back to life and sat up. God used her to bring three people back to life in
one day. Beloved, God can use you to perform miracles too.

Today's Bible reading says that these signs shall follow them that believe: they shall cast out devils, speak with new tongues, lay hands on the sick, and bring healing to them by using the name of Jesus. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you are the perfect candidate for God to use to perform signs and wonders. Be confident of His ability in you, and He will do great and marvelous things through you in the mighty name of Jesus.


PRAYER POINT
Father, I believe in You, and I surrender myself for Your


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 21-22


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 23: TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE
1 Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2 Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.

3 Take my voice, and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.

4 Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.

5 Take my will, and make it Thine;
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart; it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne
It shall be Thy royal throne.

6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure-store.
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.

Answers to the Devotional Questions

1. c. The power of God to resolve situations that are considered impossible by men.
* Rationale: The entire devotional, from the title to the stories and the key point, focuses on God's ability to handle cases that humanly seem impossible or hopeless.

2. d. A surgeon could not find a womb inside her after she gave birth to twins.
* Rationale: This is the miraculous twist at the end of the story. While she was told by relatives that she had no womb, the medical proof came after the Caesarean Section, confirming the miracle.

3. d. Sarah and Elisabeth.
* Rationale: The devotional's "MEMORISE" verse directly mentions Sarah, and the message references Elisabeth's barrenness as another example of God turning a hopeless situation around.

4. b. No case is hopeless if you put your trust firmly in God.
* Rationale: This is the exact "KEY. POINT" provided in the devotional, which serves as a concise summary of the entire message.

5. a. With men, it is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.
* Rationale: This is a direct quote from the scripture reference in the devotional's message, used to reinforce the theme of God's power over human limitations.