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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD 2025


THEME: A VERY BIG GOD


MEMORISE: Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:5


READ: Isaiah 40:18-28

18 To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

19 The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.

20 He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved.

21 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?

22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.

24 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.

25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.

26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.

27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.


MESSAGE

In Isaiah 66:1, God said, "The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool....."Also, Deuteronomy 33:27 says that He has everlasting arms. Our God is a very big God, yet He can make Himself so small that He can dwell in your heart. 1 John 4:4 says that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. God is so big that He can solve any problem just by speaking a word. When He speaks a word to you, your life will never be the same again. No person, problem, or situation is as big as the Most High God.

In 1987, one of our pastors had an extraordinary experience. He was a soap maker, and one Saturday, because he wasn't going to be working on Sunday, he decided to make preparations towards work on Monday while everyone else at his workplace had gone home. As he was mixing some chemicals, he fell, and a bowl of acid fell on his face. He cried out in great pain as the acid burned his face and eyes, but nobody was around to help him. Finally, somebody who was passing by the factory saw the door open, went in, and saw him on the ground, groaning in pain. He was rushed to the hospital, and after the doctors attended to him and treated his face, they told him that he had lost his eyes and would never see again. He said, "Oh, that's the doctor’s report. Take me to the Redemption Camp. Let me go and hear Jesus' report." When they brought him to me, my faith was honestly shaken just by looking at him. However, we serve a very big God who is not moved by the things that move men; with Him, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). I began to pray, "Father, there is nothing You cannot do. Heal the eyes of your child. Give him brand new eyes." Today, the man the doctors said would never see again not only sees but also reads the Bible without eyeglasses!

Beloved, no matter how terrible some of the circumstances in your life might be, don't despair. Present them to Our very big God because He is more than able to handle them. I pray that God will show Himself big in your life and turn any negative situation that may exist in your life around for good, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Our God is bigger than any person, problem, or situation.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Lamentations 3-5


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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

1. Correct Answer: c) Love and a Consuming Fire
Rationale: The devotional explicitly states, "1 John 4:8 says that He is Love; however, Hebrews 12:29 also says that He is a Consuming Fire."

2. Correct Answer: c) Psalm
Rationale: The devotional directly quotes, "The Bible also calls God a sun and a shield (Psalm 84:11)."

3. Correct Answer: a) Work it out with fear and trembling
Rationale: The devotional refers to Philippians 2:12, which says, "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."

4. Correct Answer: a) Truth
Rationale: The devotional explains, "I agree that Jesus Christ brought grace (John 1:17), but that same verse says that He brought truth along with it."

5. Correct Answer: c) Your actions and inactions
Rationale: The devotional's key point is, "The side of God you see, and experience will depend on your actions and inactions."

Based on the devotional, here are five objective questions with multiple-choice answers.

1. According to the devotional, what are the two sides of a coin that God embodies?
a) Alpha and Omega
b) Sun and Moon
c) Love and a Consuming Fire
d) Lamb and a Lion

2. The devotional states that God is called a "sun and a shield" in which book of the Bible?
a) Philippians
b) John
c) Psalm
d) Revelation

3. What does Philippians 2:12-13 instruct us to do regarding our salvation?
a) Work it out with fear and trembling
b) Work it out by God’s grace alone
c) Work it out in the presence of God
d) Work it out with the help of others

4. The devotional mentions that while Jesus Christ brought grace, He also brought what along with it?
a) Truth
b) Mercy
c) Forgiveness
d) Obedience

5. According to the message, what determines the side of God that you see and experience?
a) Your prayers and fasting
b) Your faith and belief
c) Your actions and inactions
d) Your knowledge of the Bible

PRAYER POINTS

Father, I thank You for the revelation in Your word that You are a God of two sides—both of love and of a consuming fire, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I repent of every time I have taken Your grace for granted, believing I can continue in sin while expecting Your mercy to abound. Please forgive me, in Jesus' name.

Father, help me to walk in Your truth and to obey Your commandments, so that I may experience Your favor and mercy in abundance, in Jesus' name.

I pray for the grace to work out my salvation with fear and trembling, knowing that You are the one working in me to will and to do of Your good pleasure, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I pray that my actions will always align with Your word, so that I may experience Your nature as a shield and not as a consuming fire, in Jesus' name.

I declare that I will not take Your truth for granted, but I will walk in holiness and sanctification so that I may enjoy Your grace, in Jesus' name.

Father, help me to understand that my relationship with You is a partnership—that while You do Your part, I must also play mine, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I thank You for Your servant, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. I pray that You will continue to bless him with divine wisdom and insight to guide Your children in these last days, in Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [Add your specific prayer regarding a particular need or area where you desire to experience God's mercy and grace by walking in His truth and obedience, e.g., "Father, help me to overcome the habit of [mention the habit]," or "Lord, give me the wisdom to handle the situation of [mention the situation] according to Your will and not my emotions," in Jesus' name.]

Thank You, Father, for answering my prayers. I declare that I will always see the loving side of You, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY AUGUST 22ND 2025


THEME: TWO SIDES OF A COIN


MEMORISE: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105


READ: Philippians 2:12-13

12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.


MESSAGE
Many things in life have two sides or distinct opposites, just like the sides of a coin. For example, there is the sun and the moon, male and female, etc. God Himself has two sides. 1 John 4:8 says that He is Love; however, Hebrews 12:29 also says that He is a Consuming Fire.

God is a wonder; many things about Him attest to this. He is a lamb, and He is a lion. When you talk of a lamb, you immediately think of a tiny little sheep that is so beautiful that you want to hug it, but when you talk of a lion, that is an animal that people do not usually mess around with.

The Bible also calls God a sun and a shield (Psalm 84:11). While the sun can be so hot that people run away from it, a shield protects people and makes them safe. We also know God as the Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 1:. He is the beginning and the end, the first and the last (Revelation 22:13). While He is starting some things, He is putting an end to some others. He is the One who blesses a family with a newborn baby and stands faithfully by the side of a believer who is taking his or her last breath. The same God who is merciful (Psalm 103: is also terrible (Deuteronomy 7:2 1). Our God is unfathomable.

In your relationship with God, there are also two sides: God's side and your side. As you work out your salvation with fear and trembling, He works in you to do His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). If you say that because He is working in you, then you can continue to sin, expecting grace to abound, He will forbid that (Romans 6:1-2). Yes, He wants you to be with Him in a mansion in heaven (John 14:2-3), but if you don't play your part to get to that mansion, you will end up in hell. I agree that Jesus Christ brought grace (John 1:17), but that same verse says that He brought truth along with it. If you reject His truth, which sanctifies you and keeps you holy (John 17:17), then you will not enjoy His grace.

Beloved, the side of God you see, and experience will depend on your actions and inactions. Walk in His truth and obey His commandments, and you will experience His favor and mercy abundantly in your life.


KEY POINT
God is Love, but He is also a consuming Fire. Whichever side of Him you experience is up to you.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Lamentations 1-2


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


IHYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME
1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all!

2 O seed of Israel's chosen race
now ransomed from the fall,
hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all.
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all!

3 Let every tongue and every tribe
responsive to his call,
to him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all.
To him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all!

4 Oh, that with all the sacred throng
we at his feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song
and crown him Lord of all.
We'll join the everlasting song
and crown him Lord of all.

The correct answers to the questions are:

1. A. They might develop a preference for online relationships over physical ones.
2. B. It is a powerful tool for spreading the gospel, but it is also used by the devil to harm people.
3. B. Parents must ensure they are present in their children's lives and aware of what they access through technology.
4. B. Giving a child an electronic device to keep them occupied without knowing what they are doing on it.
5. B. Proverbs 22:6

Devotional Quiz Questions
1. According to the devotional, what is a primary danger of children having unrestricted access to technology?
A. They might develop a preference for online relationships over physical ones.
B. It can make them dependent on calculators for simple arithmetic.
C. They may lose interest in traditional games and hobbies.
D. It can make them rebellious against parental authority.

2. The devotional highlights that technology can be used for both good and bad. What is the main point the author makes about this dual nature?
A. Technology's negative effects outweigh its positive ones, so parents should restrict its use entirely.
B. It is a powerful tool for spreading the gospel, but it is also used by the devil to harm people.
C. Parents can rely on technology to teach their children about religion, as long as they monitor the content.
D. Technology is only bad if it's used for immoral purposes.

3. What is the key takeaway for parents regarding their children and technology, according to the 'KEY POINT' section?
A. Parents should ban all electronic devices to ensure their children are not exposed to negative content.
B. Parents must ensure they are present in their children's lives and aware of what they access through technology.
C. Parents should teach their children to use technology to become financially independent.
D. It is acceptable to use technology to keep children occupied when parents are busy.

4. The devotional warns against delegating children's training to technology. Which of the following is an example of this delegation?
A. Allowing children to use a calculator for homework.
B. Giving a child an electronic device to keep them occupied without knowing what they are doing on it.
C. Encouraging a child to use a computer for educational research.
D. Teaching a child to be socially responsible.

5. Which Bible verse is used to support the message that parents must actively train their children?
A. Proverbs 28:15
B. Proverbs 22:6
C. John 10:10
D. Psalm 127:3

PRAYER POINTS

Father, I thank You for the revelation in Your word that technology cannot replace the role of a parent in training a child. Thank You for the wisdom to guide my children in a world filled with digital distractions, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I repent of any instance where I have been lazy or negligent in my parental duties, relying on technology to occupy my children instead of actively engaging with them. Please forgive me, in Jesus' name.

Father, I receive the wisdom, patience, and diligence to train my children in the way they should go, as Your Word commands. Help me to be a present and intentional parent, in Jesus' name.

I pray for my children and all children everywhere, that they will be protected from the negative influences of technology, including pornography, online predators, and cyberbullying. Let Your hand of protection be upon them, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I declare that my children will not be socially deficient or emotionally handicapped due to an overreliance on electronic devices. Help me to guide them in developing strong social skills and healthy relationships with people, in Jesus' name.

I pray against the spirit of addiction to screens and devices in the lives of my children. Help them to be disciplined and to find joy in developing their natural gifts and talents, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for all parents who are struggling to navigate this digital age. Give them discernment and boldness to set boundaries and to be fully involved in their children's lives. Help them to recognize that they are the primary trainers of their children, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I thank You for Your servant, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. I pray that You will continue to bless him with divine wisdom and insight to guide Your children in these last days, in Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [Add your specific prayer regarding a particular need or area where you desire to be a more effective parent, e.g., "Father, I pray for my teenage son to have a better balance between his gaming and his studies," or "Lord, give me the wisdom to guide my daughter through the challenges of social media and comparison," in Jesus' name.]

Thank You, Father, for answering my prayers. I declare that my children are being raised in Your fear and are protected from the devil's agenda, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 21ST 2025


THEME: TECHNOLOGY CANNOT TRAIN THEM


MEMORISE: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6


READ: Proverbs 28:15

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.


MESSAGE

Thank God we can reach countless people around the world with the gospel through various technological devices and the internet. However, just as we are reaching many people with the gospel using technology, the devil is also using the same technology to reach people, including children. Many children now have access to pornographic sites through phones and tablets, and pedophiles manipulate children into immoral affairs through the internet. This is why, as good as technology is, parents cannot depend on it solely when it comes to raising their children.

When l was younger and there were no computers nor access to calculators, people had to do arithmetic by themselves. Nowadays, a lot of the younger generation cannot even calculate how much they are going to pay at a counter unless they use a calculator. If you are a parent, train your children not to overly rely on technology. Train them to do some things by themselves, and this will further enhance their natural abilities. These days, some children find it very difficult to relate properly with people they meet physically because they have become addicted to relating with people online. Also, some young children do not greet other people because they are always wearing headphones and engaging with their electronic devices. You must not allow technology to make your children socially deficient or emotionally handicapped. You must ensure that you encourage them to develop their natural gifts and talents while also teaching them to interact properly with the world around them.

It is really sad that some children are bullied online and are plunged into depression because of what someone online said to them. Parents must be vigilant. They shouldn't depend on technology to keep their children occupied when they don't want to be bothered; they just might be handing them over to the devil. Don't delegate your children's training and upbringing to technology. If don't know what your children are doing on their electronic devices at every instance, then you are depending on technology to train them for you, and trust me, technology was not developed to be a godly parent.

Today's memory verse says that you should train a child in the way he or she should go. Do the apps your children engage with daily know the way they should go? Parents, spend time with your children and train them yourself. I pray that God will protect all our children from the devil's agenda to steal, kill, and destroy John 10:10), in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Parents should spend quality time with their children and be mindful of what they have access to through technology.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 51-52


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 28: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
1 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.

Here are the correct answers to the questions.

1. b) The pressure in a tyre varying with the weight it supports.
2. b) Being filled with a very great degree of the anointing.
3. b) The amount of anointing they carry.
4. b) Because the weight of the airplane is much heavier and the tyre would be unable to withstand the pressure.
5. c) To seek to be full of the anointing to cause mighty revivals.

Questions

1. What analogy is used in the devotional to explain why believers need a greater measure of the anointing?
a) A deep well calling to a deep well.
b) The pressure in a tyre varying with the weight it supports.
c) The difference between a bishop's title and a believer's impact.
d) A vessel waiting to be filled to overflow.

2. According to the devotional, what is the most important factor for a believer to be able to do 'greater works' for God?
a) Having a church title like 'bishop' or 'apostle'.
b) Being filled with a very great degree of the anointing.
c) Having all things common with other believers.
d) Going about doing good and healing the oppressed.

3. The devotional suggests that a believer's spiritual impact is not dependent on their titles. What does it say is the true determinant of a believer's impact?
a) The size of their church congregation.
b) The amount of anointing they carry.
c) Their knowledge of the Bible.
d) Their ability to speak with boldness.

4. Based on the devotional, why would an airplane crash on landing if its tyre pressure was lowered to that of a truck's?
a) Because it would not have enough air to float.
b) Because the weight of the airplane is much heavier and the tyre would be unable to withstand the pressure.
c) Because the size of the tyres would not be able to handle it.
d) Because the air inside the tyre would not be of the same quality.

5. Based on the devotional's 'Action Point', what is the specific instruction given to the reader?
a) To go about doing good and healing those oppressed by the devil.
b) To not become a victim of stagnation.
c) To seek to be full of the anointing to cause mighty revivals.
d) To get a double portion of the anointing.

PRAYER POINTS

Father, I thank You for the revelation in Your word that there is no limit to the anointing You can pour into my life. Thank You for the examples of Elisha and even Jesus, who constantly sought to be filled with more, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I repent of any complacency, lukewarmness, or spiritual laziness that has prevented me from having a deep and burning thirst for more of Your presence and anointing. Please forgive me, in Jesus' name.

Father, I receive a fresh hunger and thirst for righteousness, for Your anointing, and for a deeper intimacy with You. I covet earnestly the best gifts and the highest degrees of Your Spirit in my life, in Jesus' name.

I pray that every day, You will find me as an empty vessel, ready and willing to be filled to overflow. I ask that the oil of Your anointing will never cease to flow into my life, as long as I have a vessel to receive it, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I declare that I will not become a victim of stagnation. Help me to constantly seek more of You, even when I have seen great miracles and breakthroughs. I will not reduce my time of prayer and Bible study, but rather increase it, in Jesus' name.

I pray for a double portion of the anointing, just like Elisha received. Father, give me more than my spiritual leaders, not for pride, but for Your glory and for a greater impact on Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for every minister of God who has been tempted to fall because of complacency. Revive their fire and fill them again with a fresh anointing to finish strong, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I thank You for Your servant, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. I pray that You will continue to fill him with more and more of Your anointing, that he may continue to be a wonder to the world and a blessing to generations, in Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [Add your specific prayer regarding a particular need or area where you desire to be filled with God's anointing, e.g., "Father, I ask for the anointing to break through in my career and business, that I may be a wonder to my generation," or "Lord, I pray for a fresh anointing to minister to my family and loved ones, that they may see Your glory in my life, in Jesus' name."]

Thank You, Father, for answering my prayers. I declare that I am filled with Your Spirit and anointing for a greater purpose, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20TH 2025


THEME: YOU CAN BE FILLED WITH MORE III


MEMORISE: Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. Psalm 42:7


READ: Acts 4:31-33

31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

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


MESSAGE

Today, I will conclude this series by discussing pressure. The pressure in tyres varies with the weights they are designed to support. For example, the pressure in the tyre of a bicycle differs from that of a car. Both tyres are filled with air, but more air is pumped into a car tyre than into a bicycle's tyre. This is because the weight that the tyre of a car supports is more than what the tyre of a bicycle supports. The tyres of an Aeroplan are just about the same size as those of a large truck; however, the pressure inside them is different. This is because an Aeroplan is much heavier, and when it lands, its tyres must be able to withstand its weight. If the air pressure in an Aeroplan’s tyre is lowered to that of a truck, the plane will crash as it lands.

How much you want to accomplish for God will determine how much of His anointing you will seek to be filled with. This is not about titles now, but about the real impact you want to have for God in the earth. The things a believer will accomplish for God are not dependent on church titles. Some bishops cannot deliver a small town from the devil's hands, whereas some believers without any title can turn an entire country upside down for God. When it comes to accomplishing great and mighty things in God's kingdom, what really matters is how much of the anointing a believer carries. God cannot perform mighty miracles or deliver communities and countries from powerful dark forces through believers who only carry low levels of the anointing.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
John 14:12
If you want to perform greater works as Jesus said, then you must be filled with the anointing to a very great degree. How much you want to accomplish in God's kingdom should determine how much of the anointing you seek to be filled with.

Beloved, seek to be full of the anointing so that you can cause mighty revivals in your fields of operation, community, nation, and all around the world, just like Jesus, who went about doing good with the anointing.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 10:38
I pray that God will fill you with more of His anointing so you can influence the world with the gospel and take many territories for His kingdom, in Jesus' name.


ACTION POINT
Seek to be filled with greater measures of the anointing So you can do mightier things in God's kingdom.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 50


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 20: STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS
1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus
ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss.
From vict'ry unto vict'ry
his army he shall lead
till ev'ry foe is vanquished
and Christ is Lord indeed.

2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict
in this his glorious day.
Ye that are men now serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger
and strength to strength oppose.

3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you,
ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls or danger,
be never wanting there.

4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next, the victor's song.
To him that overcometh
a crown of life shall be;
he with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.

Here are the correct answers to the quiz:

1. c) There is no limit to how full your spiritual battery can be.
2. d) There was not another vessel to pour the oil into.
3. c) A double portion of the same spirit.
4. b) They stop getting filled with the anointing once they reach a certain height.
5. c) To get more of the anointing.

QUIZ

1. According to the devotional, what is the central message about a believer's spiritual capacity for the anointing?
a) The anointing is limited to a few chosen people.
b) Once you are full, you cannot receive more.
c) There is no limit to how full your spiritual battery can be.
d) The anointing is only for ministers.

2. In the story of the widow and the oil, why did the oil stop flowing?
a) The pot of oil became empty.
b) She had enough oil and stopped pouring.
c) The woman's sons stopped helping her.
d) There was not another vessel to pour the oil into.

3. What did Elisha ask for from Elijah, as mentioned in the devotional?
a) A single portion of the spirit.
b) To be taught how to call down fire.
c) A double portion of the same spirit.
d) To be protected from his enemies.

4. According to the message, what is one of the major reasons many ministers of God rise and fall?
a) They have too many people to minister to.
b) They stop getting filled with the anointing once they reach a certain height.
c) They are not reading their Bibles.
d) They begin to rely on their own strength.

5. Despite carrying "the fullness of the Godhead bodily," why did Jesus constantly separate Himself, according to the devotional?
a) To take a rest from His busy schedule.
b) To pray for His disciples.
c) To get more of the anointing.
d) To perform a special miracle.

PRAYER POINTS

Father, I thank You for the revelation in Your word that there is no limit to the anointing You can pour into my life. Thank You for the examples of Elisha and even Jesus, who constantly sought to be filled with more, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I repent of any complacency, lukewarmness, or spiritual laziness that has prevented me from having a deep and burning thirst for more of Your presence and anointing. Please forgive me, in Jesus' name.

Father, I receive a fresh hunger and thirst for righteousness, for Your anointing, and for a deeper intimacy with You. I covet earnestly the best gifts and the highest degrees of Your Spirit in my life, in Jesus' name.

I pray that every day, You will find me as an empty vessel, ready and willing to be filled to overflow. I ask that the oil of Your anointing will never cease to flow into my life, as long as I have a vessel to receive it, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I declare that I will not become a victim of stagnation. Help me to constantly seek more of You, even when I have seen great miracles and breakthroughs. I will not reduce my time of prayer and Bible study, but rather increase it, in Jesus' name.

I pray for a double portion of the anointing, just like Elisha received. Father, give me more than my spiritual leaders, not for pride, but for Your glory and for a greater impact on Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

Father, I pray for every minister of God who has been tempted to fall because of complacency. Revive their fire and fill them again with a fresh anointing to finish strong, in Jesus' name.

Lord, I thank You for Your servant, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. I pray that You will continue to fill him with more and more of Your anointing, that he may continue to be a wonder to the world and a blessing to generations, in Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [Add your specific prayer regarding a particular need or area where you desire to be filled with God's anointing, e.g., "Father, I ask for the anointing to break through in my career and business, that I may be a wonder to my generation," or "Lord, I pray for a fresh anointing to minister to my family and loved ones, that they may see Your glory in my life, in Jesus' name."]

Thank You, Father, for answering my prayers. I declare that I am filled with Your Spirit and anointing for a greater purpose, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 19TH 2025


THEME: YOU CAN BE FILLED WITH MORE II

MEMORISE: And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, there is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.
2 Kings 4:6


READ: 2 Kings 4:1-6

1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.

2 And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.

3 Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.

4 And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.

5 So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out.

6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.


MESSAGE
Today, I will continue my discussion about being filled with the anointing in various levels and degrees. The fact that a believer's spiritual battery is very full today does not mean that it cannot still be fuller. There is actually no limit to how full your spiritual battery can be. 1 Corinthians 12:31 says that you should covet earnestly the best gifts. You must be very covetous when it comes to being filled with the anointing.

When you read 2 Kings 1:9-12, where Elijah called down fire to burn two sets of soldiers when they came to arrest him, you will know that he was full of the anointing. However, by the time you get to 2 Kings 2:9-15, Elisha told Elijah, "l want more than you have, sir." Elijah was so fullof the anointing that he could call down fire from heaven any time he wanted and shut the heavens so it would not rain for more than three years, yet Elisha wanted a double portion of that same spirit- and he got it! You also can receive more of the anointing than your spiritual leaders.

Beloved, you can be filled with the anointing to higher and higher degrees. Colossians 2:9 tells us that the fullness of the Godhead dwelt in Jesus. Jesus was really full of the Holy Spirit, yet He constantly separated Himself to get more of the anointing (Matthew 14:23). Anytime He performed a special miracle, He would quickly separate Himself to get more. The One who carried the fullness of the Godhead bodily constantly went apart to get more and more. One of the major reasons many ministers of God rise and fall is that as soon as they get to a certain height, they stop getting filled. They stop studying their Bibles like before and reduce their prayer times because they now have busy schedules. Every athlete knows that he or she must work hard to become a champion. However, to remain a champion, he or she must work even harder. This is the secret to continuous growth in God.

As long as you remain thirsty for more, God will pour more into you. When Elisha told the woman in today's Bible reading to borrow vessels, the oil kept pouring as long as there were empty vessels remaining. The more you yield to God, the more He will pour His anointing into you and make you a wonder to the world.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please fill me more and more with Your anointing every day.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 49


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
HYMN 26: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS
1 There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.

Refrain
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

2 There shall be showers of blessing—
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.

3 There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord!
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come, and now honor Thy Word.

4 There shall be showers of blessing;
O that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

5 There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.

Here are the correct answers to the quiz:

1. c. It illustrates that the human soul has enough space to absorb a lot of the anointing.
2. b. The degree to which one can be filled with the anointing.
3. c. The possibility of going deeper and deeper in God.
4. b. Remaining spiritually hungry.
5. d. To illustrate that there are different degrees to which one can be filled with a spirit, whether it's good or evil.

Quiz on "You Can Be Filled With More":

1. According to the devotional, what is the significance of the human soul's capacity to absorb spirits, as shown by the madman of Gadara?
a. It proves that humans are easily possessed by demons.
b. It demonstrates that a person can be more or less possessed.
c. It illustrates that the human soul has enough space to absorb a lot of the anointing.
d. It shows that evil spirits are more powerful than good ones.

2. The devotional uses the analogy of a spiritual battery. What does this analogy refer to?
a. The power of prayer.
b. The degree to which one can be filled with the anointing.
c. The amount of faith a person has.
d. The number of spiritual gifts a person possesses.

3. In Ezekiel 47:1-5, the waters are described as starting at the ankles and progressively getting deeper until they become a river that could not be passed over. What does this progression represent in the context of the devotional?
a. The increasing size of a church congregation.
b. The different levels of spiritual maturity.
c. The possibility of going deeper and deeper in God.
d. The various types of spiritual gifts.

4. Based on the devotional, what is the condition for being filled and satisfied by God?
a. Having a strong prayer life.
b. Remaining spiritually hungry.
c. Being consistent in reading the Bible.
d. Attending church services regularly.

5. The devotional states that a person with one demon is possessed, while a person with seven is "more possessed." What is the main point of this comparison?
a. To show that demons have different levels of power.
b. To emphasize the danger of spiritual possession.
c. To prove that Christians should perform exorcisms.
d. To illustrate that there are different degrees to which one can be filled with a spirit, whether it's good or evil.

Prayer Points on "You Can Be Filled With More"

Father, thank you for the divine truth that there is always more of You available for me to receive. Thank you for the promise that You fill the hungry with good things. In Jesus’ name.

Lord, I repent of any spiritual complacency or satisfaction with my current level of anointing. Forgive me for not hungering and thirsting for more of You. I ask for a fresh infilling of Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name.

Father, as the waters in the vision of Ezekiel 47 started small and grew into a river, I pray that You will increase my anointing. Let Your presence in my life deepen from an ankle-deep experience to a river I can swim in. In Jesus’ name.

Lord, I declare that I have an infinite capacity to be filled with the Holy Spirit and Your anointing. I ask that You would fill every part of my soul and spirit, leaving no room for the enemy. In Jesus’ name.

Father, I ask for the grace to remain spiritually hungry. Let me never get comfortable or stagnant. Continuously increase my hunger for You so that I can receive more of Your anointing and power. In Jesus’ name.

Lord, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Thank you for using him as a vessel to deliver these truths. Continue to fill him with more of Your anointing and grant him strength, wisdom, and divine protection. In Jesus’ name.

My personal prayer point: [Add your specific prayer point here, such as asking for a deeper dimension of the anointing, a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit, or specific spiritual gifts to function in.]

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for the promise of a continuous outpouring of Your Spirit. I declare that I will go from glory to glory and from level to level in the anointing, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY AUGUST 18TH 2025


THEME: YOU CAN BE FILLED WITH MORE I


MEMORISE: He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. Luke 1:53


READ: Ezekiel 47:1-5

1 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.

2 Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

3 And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ancles.

4 Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the loins.

5 Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.


MESSAGE

For a few days now, I have been discussing being filled with the anointing. Today, I will discuss the degrees to which you can be filled with the anointing and how charged your spiritual battery can be. As Christians, we all have the Holy Spirit, but one fellow
can be filled with the anointing to a higher degree than another. This is why different Christians have different levels of authority in the Spirit.

To fully understand how a Christian can be filled with more of the anointing than others, Ill discuss demonic possession first because demons are spirits. In Mark 1:23- 24, the man Jesus found in the synagogue had only one unclean spirit-one demon is enough to cause so much havoc. In Luke 8:1-3, Mary Magdalene was said to have been delivered from seven demons; therefore, a man with one demon is possessed, and a fellow with seven is more possessed. When you read Matthew 12:43-45, you will see that if someone has one demon to start with, he or she could end up with eight because Jesus said that it an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it goes about looking for where to rest. If it can't find any, it will return to its former house; if it finds the place empty, it will invite seven other demons inside to live with it such that the state of the possessed person will become worse. Also, when you read Mark 5:1-15, you will see the enormous capacity of the human soul to absorb spirits. The madman of Gadara had a legion of demons, which Bible scholars say is equivalent to as many as 6,000 demons. If a man
can have 6,000 demons, then there is enough space in you to also absorb quite a lot of the anointing.

Today's Bible reading shows us that it is possible for a Christian to go deeper and deeper in God. There is aways more in God for those who remain spiritually hungry. For every thousand cubits travelled in the spirit, there is still a lot more distance that can be covered. For every spiritual height attained, there is still much more that can be attained. This is why you must remain hungry because God only fills and satisfies hungry people (Matthew 5:6, Isaiah 44:3). I pray that God will fill you with more and more of His anointing every day, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
No matter how much of the anointing you carry you will always have room for more.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 47-48


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.

Answers to Quiz: Always Refill VII

1. c) By participating in the Holy Communion worthily.

2. d) It brings in the fullness of the Godhead bodily.

3. b) They eat and drink damnation to themselves.

4. b) A spiritual battery that gets recharged.

5. c) Christ's unending, limitless power.

Quiz: Always Refill VII

1. According to the devotional, what is the primary way mentioned to be spiritually refilled?

a) By praying in the Spirit continuously.
b) By fasting and studying the Bible.
c) By participating in the Holy Communion worthily.
d) By sharing personal testimonies with others.

2. The message states that the Holy Communion wine symbolizes the blood of Jesus. What does drinking this wine, when done worthily, bring into your life according to the text?

a) It brings the forgiveness of all past sins.
b) It gives you a greater anointing to perform miracles.
c) It provides a shield against all sickness and disease.
d) It brings in the fullness of the Godhead bodily.

3. According to the reading from 1 Corinthians 11, what is one of the negative consequences for those who eat and drink the Holy Communion unworthily?

a) They will be cast out of the church.
b) They eat and drink damnation to themselves.
c) They will lose their salvation.
d) They will have their prayers unanswered for a time.

4. What does the devotional compare the effect of the Holy Communion on a person's spiritual life to?

a) A meal that satisfies all physical hunger.
b) A spiritual battery that gets recharged.
c) A set of new clothes that covers up one's sins.
d) An ancient medicine that heals all sickness.

5. The message explains that when you partake of the Holy Communion worthily, your weaknesses are taken away. What are they replaced with?

a) A new set of positive habits.
b) A life that is completely free from all future temptation.
c) Christ's unending, limitless power.
d) An understanding of all divine mysteries.

Prayer Points on "Always Refill VII"

Father, I thank you for the divine provision of the Holy Communion. Thank you for the body and blood of Jesus Christ, which is a source of spiritual strength, life, and renewal. In Jesus’ name.

Lord, I repent of any unworthiness in my heart. Forgive me for any sin, lack of discernment, or casual approach to the Holy Communion. Cleanse me, Lord, so that I may partake in a way that honors you and draws me closer to you. In Jesus’ name.

Father, as I partake of the Holy Communion, let it truly be a spiritual recharging for me. I pray that your virtue and anointing, which is symbolized by the bread, will flow into every part of my being, renewing my strength and empowering me. In Jesus’ name.

Lord, as I drink the wine that symbolizes your blood, I ask that your life will be substituted for my weaknesses. Where I am spiritually weak, make me strong. Where I am discouraged, fill me with your life. Let your unending power become my strength. In Jesus’ name.

Father, I pray for a deeper understanding and reverence for the Holy Communion. Open my eyes to see it not just as a ritual but as a powerful means of grace and a true encounter with your presence. In Jesus’ name.

Lord, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family. Continue to use him mightily to teach and lead your people. Strengthen him and his family spiritually and physically, and let his anointing never run dry. In Jesus' name.

My personal prayer point: [Add your specific prayer point here, such as asking for spiritual renewal, healing, or strength in a particular area of your life, through the power of the Holy Communion.]

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for the power of the Holy Communion to transform and restore. I declare that as I partake worthily, I will be filled with your life and power to fulfill your purpose for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SUNDAY AUGUST 17TH 2025


THEME: ALWAYS REFILL VII


MEMORISE: For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. John 6:55


READ: 1 Corinthians 11:26-34

26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.

29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.

34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.


MESSAGE

As I conclude this series, I want you to know that you can also be refilled spiritually through the Holy Communion. In John 6:48-51, Jesus said, if you eat My flesh, you are eating the bread of Life. In other words, He was saying, "The bread of Life is My body." When you eat the body of Christ, you are eating a body that is full of virtue and the anointing of the Holy Spirit; you are taking all that virtue into yourself. If you take the Holy Communion worthily, there is no way your spiritual battery won't be rechanged. When the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment, he said, that virtue had gone out of Him (Mark S:2534) When you eat the bread you are eating virtue because it symbolizes the body of Christ.

The wine of the Holy Communion, which symbolizes the blood of Jesus, contains the very life of Jesus (Leviticus 17:11). Colossians 2:9 says "For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." Therefore, taking His life into you by drinking the wine of the Holy Communion is taking in the fullness of the Godhead into yourself, provided you drink the wine worthily.

In ancient Yorubaland, if traditional medicine men were consulted to heal people who were really sick and were at the point of death, they would usually ask the relatives of the dying fellow to bring his or her clothes and an effigy that represents him or her, among some other things. They would then wear the fellow's clothes on the effigy and take it to the center of the town very late at night. If someone else sees the effigy as he or she is passing by, the sick fellow would live, and the one who saw the effigy will die. The elders would say that the life of the fellow who came out at night to see what he or she shouldn't have
seen has been substituted for the life of the dying fellow. This is an attempt of the devil to copy God's principle of substitution.

Beloved, when you take the Holy Communion worthily, your weaknesses are taken away, and you receive the strength of Christ. You receive His life and substitute all your weaknesses for His unending, limitless power. Eat the flesh of Jesus and drink His blood regularly; He will recharge your spiritual battery and provide you with the strength and power to fulfil His purpose for your life.


KEY POINT
The Holy Communion refills you and recharges your spiritual battery when you take it worthily


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 44-46


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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