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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY MAY 18TH 2026


THEME: BANISH UNBELIEF


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


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

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


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

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

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

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


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


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezra 1-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORD
1 Holy words long preserved
for our walk in this world,
They resound with God's own heart
Oh, let the Ancient words impart.

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

2 Words of Life, words of Hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e'er we roam
Ancient words will guide us Home.

3 Holy words of our Faith
Handed down to this age.
Came to us through sacrifice
Oh heed the faithful words of Christ.

4 Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world.
They resound with God's own heart
Oh let the ancient words impart.

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

Correct Answers

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

Objective Questions

1. According to Deuteronomy 30:3, what will the Lord do for His people when He turns their captivity?
A. He will scatter them again among the nations.
B. He will have compassion upon them and gather them from all the nations.
C. He will give them more laws and commandments.
D. He will send plagues upon their enemies.

2. In Leviticus 25:25-28, what happens to a person's sold possession in the Year of Jubilee?
A. It remains permanently with the buyer.
B. It is transferred to the priest.
C. It shall go out, and the original owner shall return to his possession.
D. It is given to the poor of the land.

3. According to the devotional, how often was Jubilee observed in Old Testament Israel?
A. Every year.
B. Every seven years.
C. Every fifty years.
D. Every seventy years.

4. What does the devotional say about experiencing Jubilee in Christ?
A. Jubilee only happens once in a lifetime.
B. Anyone in Christ can experience Jubilee every day.
C. Jubilee is only for the nation of Israel.
D. Jubilee requires special sacrifices and offerings.

5. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, what happens to a person who is in Christ?
A. They become rich and prosperous.
B. They become old things are passed away, and all things become new.
C. They are given a long life without sickness.
D. They never face any trials again.

Prayer Points on "JUBILEE"

1. Father, I thank You for the proclamation of Jubilee—emancipation, deliverance, and restoration. Thank You that in Christ, I can experience Jubilee every day, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have lived in bondage when You have declared freedom, and for every sin that has kept me from walking in the fullness of Your Jubilee, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I declare that this is my Year of Jubilee. Every chain of satanic bondage over my life, my family, and my destiny is broken now. I am set free in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as the Year of Jubilee released slaves and forgave debts, I receive my release from every spiritual, financial, and emotional debt. Let every burden be lifted, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, according to Leviticus 25, restore to me every possession, every opportunity, and every blessing that I have lost, sold, or given away ignorantly. Let me return to my inheritance, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I pray for anyone who is fighting against my Jubilee. Let them know that no one fights against God and wins. Let every power of darkness opposing my freedom be consumed by Your fire, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, because I am in Christ, I am a new creature. My old record of slavery under sin and satan is wiped off. Let me walk in newness of life, as if I was never in bondage, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for everyone reading this who is still in captivity—whether to sin, addiction, poverty, or fear. Let the trumpet of Jubilee sound in their lives today, and let them be set free indeed, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, let this Jubilee season bring restoration to every area of my life—my health, my finances, my relationships, and my ministry. Let nothing be missing or broken, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you need emancipation, deliverance, or restoration, and declare Jubilee over them).

11. Thank You, Father, for the Jubilee that Christ has bought for me. I walk in liberty, restoration, and newness of life, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SUNDAY MAY 17TH 2026


THEME: JUBILEE


MEMORISE: That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee. Deuteronomy 30:3


READ: Leviticus 25:25-28
25 If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.

26 And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;

27 Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.

28 But if he be not able to restore it to him, then that which is sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubile: and in the jubile it shall go out, and he shall return unto his possession.


MESSAGE
Jubilee means emancipation, deliverance, or restoration. In Leviticus 25:8-10, God commanded the children of Israel to observe Jubilee every 50 years. When the Year of Jubilee arrives, anyone who is bound as a slave is to be set free. Even if a fellow became bound through his or her fault or error, he or she will be set free.

Furthermore, anyone who was in debt would be forgiven of the debt in the Year of Jubilee. We are talking about Jubilee today because God wants to set His people free from satanic bondages. He wants His people to walk in liberty in every aspect of their lives.

Liberty is freedom from every form of bondage. Anyone who holds someone bound when God has declared jubilee will be fighting against God, and I am yet to see someone who fights against God and wins.

Unlike in Israel, where Jubilee was observed every 50 years in Old Testament times, if you have Jesus, you can experience Jubilee every day. Jesus came to save, deliver and restore us to God, and anyone who comes to Him will experience Jubilee to the fullest. In Christ, God has proclaimed Jubilee for you and your household, and every power of darkness that wants to keep you and anything that concerns you in bondage will be consumed by the Consuming Fire, in Jesus' name. When God makes you free, you become free indeed (John 8:36). Being free indeed' means that you are delivered from the effects of bondage. It means you have been made new, as if you were never in any bondage before. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reveals that once you are in Christ, you are a new creature.

Your old record of slavery under sin and satan is wiped off, and everything becomes new. Jubilee, however, doesn't only mean freedom from slavery.

It also means restoration of what has been forcefully or rightfully taken. In today's Bible reading, God said that if a fellow becomes poor and sells his or her possessions, and he or she is unable to recover them, the fellow is free to return to his or her possessions in the Year of Jubilee because Jubilee is also the time of restoration. I proclaim in the name above all names that everything that has been taken from you or that you have given away ignorantly will be restored to you. You will experience and enjoy divine restoration in all areas you need it, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Anyone who is in Christ can experience Jubilee every day.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Chronicles 21-24


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 6: CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW WE ARE
Conquerors and ov¬er¬com¬ers now are we,
Thro’ the pre¬cious blood of Christ we’ve vic¬to¬ry.
If the Lord be for us, we can nev¬er fail;
Nothing ’gainst His migh¬ty pow¬er can e’er pre¬vail.

Refrain
Conquerors are we,
Thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood;
God will give us vic¬to¬ry,
Thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood;
Thro’ the Lamb for sin¬ners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than con¬quer¬ors are we,
More than con¬quer¬ors are we.

In the name of Is¬ra¬el’s God we’ll on¬ward press,
Overcoming sin and all un¬right¬eous¬ness;
Not to us, but un¬to Him the praise shall be
For sal¬va¬tion and for blood bought vic¬to¬ry.

Unto Him that ov¬er¬com¬eth shall be giv’n
Here to eat of hid¬den man¬na sent from Heav’n;
Over yon¬der He the vic¬tor’s palm shall bear
And a robe of white and gold¬en crown shall wear.

Correct Answers

1. B. When he is old, he will not depart from it.
2. A. Samuel grew in favour with the Lord and with men, while Eli's sons were wicked and did not listen to their father.
3. A. It says that smiting the shepherd scatters the sheep, meaning the devil attacks future shepherds early to scatter those they are meant to lead.
4. B. A boy should grow in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and man.
5. B. Many prison inmates had irresponsible fathers who were not present in their lives.

Objective Questions

1. According to Proverbs 22:6, what is the promise for training a child in the way he should go?
A. He will become wealthy and successful.
B. When he is old, he will not depart from it.
C. He will never face any challenges in life.
D. He will become a leader in the community.

2. In 1 Samuel 2:18-26, how did Samuel grow compared to Eli's sons?
A. Samuel grew in favour with the Lord and with men, while Eli's sons were wicked and did not listen to their father.
B. Samuel was also wicked like Eli's sons.
C. Samuel was only favoured by men, not by God.
D. Eli's sons were more dedicated to God than Samuel.

3. According to the devotional, what is the significance of Zechariah 13:7 regarding the training of boys?
A. It says that smiting the shepherd scatters the sheep, meaning the devil attacks future shepherds early to scatter those they are meant to lead.
B. It says that boys should be punished severely to become good leaders.
C. It says that only shepherds need training, not boys.
D. It says that God will protect all boys automatically.

4. What does the devotional identify as the divine pattern for growth, using the example of Jesus in Luke 2:40,52?
A. A boy should grow only in physical stature and wealth.
B. A boy should grow in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and man.
C. A boy should grow only in spiritual knowledge.
D. A boy should grow only in popularity and fame.

5. According to the message, what is one of the consequences of irresponsible or absent fathers on boys?
A. Boys become more independent and successful.
B. Many prison inmates had irresponsible fathers who were not present in their lives.
C. Boys automatically become responsible if their mothers are present.
D. Absent fathers have no effect on boys.

Prayer Points on "RAISING GODLY BOYS"

1. Father, I thank You for every boy child around the world. Thank You for the potential and purpose You have placed in each one, and for the promise that when they are trained in Your way, they will not depart from it, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every parent, guardian, and church leader who has neglected the training of boys, focusing more on girls, or who has failed to invest in the future shepherds of Your people, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, raise up a generation of godly boys like Samuel, who will minister before You, grow in favour with You and with men, and not be corrupted by the evil examples around them, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, protect every boy child from the attacks of the devil who seeks to strike the shepherds early and scatter the flock. Cover them with Your blood and surround them with godly influences, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, help parents and guardians to pray constantly for their boys, dedicate them to You, and spend quality time grooming them to become good men who serve You faithfully, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, let every boy grow in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and man, following the divine pattern of Jesus. Let them be nurtured spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, break every cycle of irresponsible fatherhood. Raise up fathers who will be present, loving, and godly examples to their sons, so that their children will not follow the path to prison but the path to purpose, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, deliver every boy who is being trained by social media, ungodly friends, and worldly music. Bring them back to Your word and surround them with mentors who will teach them the fear of God, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, on this International Day of the Boy Child, I pray for every boy reading this devotional. Let them grow into responsible leaders who will build godly families, churches, and nations, to the glory of Your name, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific boys in your life—sons, nephews, students, or children in your church—and ask God to guide, protect, and raise them into godly leaders).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that training a child in Your way leads to a lifetime of faithfulness. I commit the boys around me into Your hands, and I trust You for their glorious future, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SATURDAY MAY 16TH 2026


THEME: RAISING GODLY BOYS


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: 1 Samuel 2:18-26
18 But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.

19 Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.

20 And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went unto their own home.

21 And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

22 Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

23 And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.

24 Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress.

25 If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.

26 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

MESSAGE
In many societies today, more focus is placed on training girls than boys. While it is good to train female children to become responsible adults, the same focus must also be given to training boys; they must not be neglected. Every boy is a man in the making and the future leader of a home, church, organization, or nation. Zechariah 13:7 says, "...smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered." The devil understands this, so he tries to strike future shepherds before they are grown so that the sheep they are meant to guide will be scattered. Every little boy around you is going to be a leader tomorrow, and the kind of leader he will be is dependent on the way he is raised today.

Samuel lived in the same house as the irresponsible sons of Eli, but he was not like them because he was a product of prayer (1 Samuel 1:11), dedication (1 Samuel 1:25- 28), and godly grooming (1 Samuel 1:22). If you are a parent, you must ensure that you pray for your boys constantly and dedicate them to God. You must spend quality time with them, grooming them to become good men who are well-suited to serving God. If you do these, with God helping you, you will raise men like Samuel.

The Bible tells us that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man (Luke 2:40, 52). That is the divine pattern - every boy should be nurtured to grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. For example, statistics show that many prison inmates had irresponsible fathers who were not present in their lives.

Also, many boys today are left to be trained by social media, ungodiy friends, and worldly music. Some parents only correct their sons after they have gotten someone pregnant, dropped out of school, or been sent to jail. It is better to train them when they are young than try to change them later; prevention is better than deliverance.

Today is the International Day of the Boy Child, and I urge all parents, guardians, and the Church to invest in boys just as they invest in girls. We must teach boys to pray and respect authority. We must also teach them the fear of God so they can build godly families when they are grown. I pray that every boy child will grow up into responsible leaders who will please the Lord with their lives, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Every boy is a future leader, and they must be given the best training possible to help them become responsible leaders in society.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Chronicles 32-34


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

Correct Answers

1. B. Make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way.
2. B. Believers are the light of the world; they should not put their light under a bushel.
3. B. Digital footprints outlive people, allowing teachings and testimonies to remain online even after death.
4. B. They leave unrighteous digital footprints and misrepresent the Lord.
5. C. They are first children of God and ambassadors of His kingdom, and they must represent Christ with everything they post.

Objective Questions

1. According to Hebrews 12:13, what should believers do with their paths?
A. Make them crooked and hidden.
B. Make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way.
C. Let others make paths for you.
D. Walk only on well-traveled roads.

2. In Matthew 5:14-15, what does Jesus say believers are, and what should they not do?
A. Believers are the salt of the earth; they should not lose their saltiness.
B. Believers are the light of the world; they should not put their light under a bushel.
C. Believers are the sheep of the pasture; they should not wander away.
D. Believers are the branches of the vine; they should not be cut off.

3. According to the devotional, what is one advantage of maximizing one's digital footprint to shine God's light?
A. Digital footprints are easily deleted and forgotten.
B. Digital footprints outlive people, allowing teachings and testimonies to remain online even after death.
C. Digital footprints only reach a small local audience.
D. Digital footprints are only accessible to the government.

4. What warning does the devotional give about Christians who post content on social media just to get likes, shares, and followers?
A. They are helping to spread the gospel effectively.
B. They leave unrighteous digital footprints and misrepresent the Lord.
C. They are guaranteed to become famous and successful.
D. They are following the example of the apostles.

5. According to the message, what should Christians remember about their identity in the digital age?
A. They should follow every trend to stay relevant.
B. They should hide their faith online to avoid persecution.
C. They are first children of God and ambassadors of His kingdom, and they must represent Christ with everything they post.
D. They should only use technology for entertainment and not for ministry.

Prayer Points on "MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS III"

1. Father, I thank You for the privilege of being the light of the world and a city set on a hill. Thank You for the opportunity to shine for You in the digital age, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have posted ungodly content, chased likes and followers, or misrepresented Your name on social media, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, help me to make straight paths for my feet, especially in the online space. Let me not cause anyone to stumble because of my digital footprint, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I receive the grace to be a global evangelist through the technology and platforms available to me. Let my posts, shares, and words bring light to millions across the world, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, help me to remember that I am first Your child and an ambassador of Your kingdom. Let my online conduct reflect Your holiness, love, and truth, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, deliver me from the pressure to conform to ungodly trends and from the fear of missing out. Let my digital footprint be righteous and pleasing to You, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, just as the teachings of Bishop Benson Idahosa remain online for generations, let the digital footprints I leave behind continue to shine for You long after I am gone, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, give me the wisdom to use social media and technology for Your glory, not for vanity, gossip, or worldliness. Let every post I make be seasoned with salt and full of grace, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for every Christian who has lost their way in the digital age. Restore their identity as light, and let them begin to shine for You again, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific social media platforms, online habits, or digital content you need to surrender to God, and ask for grace to shine His light through them).

11. Thank You, Father, for the opportunity to represent Christ online. I will use my digital footprint to bring glory to Your name, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY MAY 15TH 2026


THEME: MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS III


MEMORISE: And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Hebrews 12:13


READ: Matthew 5:14-15
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.


MESSAGE
Today, technology is advancing at an incredibly rapid rate. Technological innovations spring up every day, and people are scrambling to keep up. While it is essential for us as Christians to be at the cutting edge of what God is doing in our various industries and fields, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us as we navigate this digital age is much more crucial.

Beloved, no matter how fascinating a technological innovation might be, you must always remember that you are first a child of God and an ambassador of God's kingdom. Sadly, some Christians have lost their way in today's digital age. They have completely forgotten their identity, so they follow all kinds of trends, regardless of whether they align with God's values or not. For instance, many Christians post and share all sorts of content on social media just to get likes, shares, and followers. Such Christians leave unrighteous digital footprints and misrepresent the Lord. They allow unbelievers to blaspheme God's name because of their conduct and actions.

If you are a Christian, you are the light of the world, and you are a city set on a hill which cannot be hidden. This means that whatever you do will be seen by many people.

Therefore, your digital footprint, including everything you post on the internet, will reach the devices of millions of people across the world. Social media, for example, is one technological innovation that can be used to shine your light to many people around the world. With social media, you have an easy opportunity to be a global evangelist for God's kingdom; therefore, you must maximize it and not misuse the opportunity it presents by posting ungodly content on your social media platforms. Do not put your candle under a bushel of worldliness and carelessness.

Despite the speed of technological advancement today, you have been called to represent Christ wherever you are and with everything you have.

Another advantage of maximizing your digital footprint to shine the light of God's kingdom is that digital footprints outlive people. For example, the late Bishop Benson Idahosa has been dead for many years, but we can still find many of his teachings online. Beloved, what will your digital footprint look like when you have finished your assignment here on earth? I pray that you will always glorify God with your use of technology and in everything you do, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Let your digital footprint reflect the light of God.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Chronicles 29-31


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

Correct Answers

1. B. An inheritance.
2. B. By their fruits (their actions and character).
3. A. A single mother asked her daughters to stop illicit relationships, but the daughters pointed out that their mother also brought men home.
4. B. Abraham lied about Sarah being his sister; Isaac repeated the same lie; Jacob deceived his father; Jacob's sons deceived him about Joseph.
5. B. Leave footprints of godliness and righteousness that their children can follow.

Objective Questions

1. According to Proverbs 13:22, what does a good man leave to his children's children?
A. A great reputation and many friends.
B. An inheritance.
C. A large house and many possessions.
D. A legacy of hard work and discipline.

2. In Matthew 7:16-20, how can people be identified according to Jesus?
A. By their clothing and appearance.
B. By their fruits (their actions and character).
C. By their wealth and social status.
D. By their education and qualifications.

3. What example from the message illustrates how children can inherit negative patterns from their parents without the parents directly teaching them?
A. A single mother asked her daughters to stop illicit relationships, but the daughters pointed out that their mother also brought men home.
B. A father taught his son how to lie and deceive.
C. A mother forced her daughters to follow her example.
D. A father warned his son never to beat his wife, but the son still did.

4. Which biblical example shows a pattern of deception passing from Abraham to his descendants?
A. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph all lied to their wives.
B. Abraham lied about Sarah being his sister; Isaac repeated the same lie; Jacob deceived his father; Jacob's sons deceived him about Joseph.
C. Abraham stole his brother's birthright; Isaac repeated the same action.
D. Abraham worshipped idols, and his descendants did the same.

5. What does the devotional advise parents to do regarding the footprints they leave for their children?
A. Hide their mistakes and pretend to be perfect.
B. Leave footprints of godliness and righteousness that their children can follow.
C. Focus only on providing material wealth for their children.
D. Let their children learn from their own experiences without guidance.

Prayer Points on "MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS II"

1. Father, I thank You for the wisdom to understand that the footprints I leave today will affect my children and generations to come. Thank You for the power to break negative cycles, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every negative pattern, habit, or sin in my life that I have unknowingly or knowingly passed on to my children, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, help me to be a good tree that bears good fruit. Let my life produce righteousness, kindness, integrity, and godliness that my children can see and follow, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, break every generational curse and negative inheritance in my family line—every pattern of lying, violence, immorality, or any other sin that has been passed down. Let it end with me, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, give me the grace to leave a lasting inheritance of faith, character, and blessing for my children and my children's children, not just material wealth, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, open my eyes to the ways my children are watching and learning from me, even when I think they do not see. Help me to live transparently and righteously before them, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I pray for every parent who is struggling with habits they do not want their children to copy. Deliver them from those habits and set them free, so their children will see a testimony of transformation, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, protect my children from inheriting any negative spiritual, emotional, or behavioral patterns from me. Let the blood of Jesus cover them and give them a new heritage in Christ, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, raise up a generation of parents who will intentionally leave footprints of righteousness. Let our homes be training grounds for godly character, not for sin and compromise, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific negative patterns in your life or family that you want to break, or positive legacies you want to leave for your children).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise that You visit the iniquity of the fathers but show mercy to thousands who love You. Let mercy triumph over judgment in my family line, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY MAY 14TH 2026


THEME: MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS II


MEMORISE: A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Proverbs 13:22


READ: Matthew 7:16-20
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.


MESSAGE
If a fellow constantly takes the wrong steps in life, there is a high tendency that his or her children will do the same. However, if the fellow takes good steps in life by making the right decisions, his or her children will also have a greater chance of taking good steps in life. This is because children naturally follow their parents' footprints.

For example, in society today, there are many men who, despite hating their fathers for beating their mothers, have become wife-beaters themselves. This is because the moment their fathers opened themselves up to the spirit behind that violent and evil act, they allowed that spirit to have access to their sons also.

Years ago, a single mother asked my wife to speak to her daughters to stop engaging in illicit relationships with men. When my wife started speaking to the girls, one of them said, "Please, counsel our mother to also stop bringing all sorts of men to the house." The daughters were only taking after their mother, and they knew that as long as she continued in that behaviour, it would be difficult for them to stop.

If you want to be a good parent, decide today to leave a good legacy for your children to follow. Don't become a bad example to them; rather, determine to be the kind of parent they can look up to and emulate. Some parents think they can do certain things in secret without their children knowing, but believe me, children know far more than people think they know. They can sense many things that are going on around them.

Sometimes, children inherit certain traits from their parents even before they are born. For example, in Genesis 20:2, Abraham lied to Abimelech that Sarah was his sister. Several years later, Isaac, who had not yet been born when Abraham lied to Abimelech, repeated the same lie (Genesis 26:7).

Isaac's son, Jacob, continued the pattern of deception when he stole his brother's blessing by lying to his father (Genesis 27:1-29), while Jacob's sons conspired to deceive their father about what happened to Joseph, their brother (Genesis 37:31-33).

Beloved, don't cultivate unhealthy patterns and habits because your children will be in line to inherit them from you, and unless God intervenes, such negative patterns will continue from generation to generation. Determine today to leave footprints of godliness and righteousness that your children can follow. I pray that the Almighty God will help you as you commit to this, in Jesus' name.


REFLECTION
What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind for your children?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Chronicles 25-28


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

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

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

Correct Answers

1. B. Every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset them.
2. B. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
3. B. The internet, especially social media.
4. B. The Lord searches the heart and tries the reins, to give every man according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings.
5. B. The devil, his agents, and fellow human beings.

Objective Questions

1. According to Hebrews 12:1, what should believers lay aside in order to run the race set before them?
A. Their wealth and possessions.
B. Every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset them.
C. Their family responsibilities and daily work.
D. Their church obligations and religious duties.

2. In Galatians 6:7-8, what warning is given about sowing and reaping?
A. God blesses everyone equally regardless of what they sow.
B. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
C. Only those who sow financially will reap financial rewards.
D. Reaping is automatic regardless of the quality of sowing.

3. According to the devotional, which modern platform is highlighted as a place where people can leave negative footprints?
A. Television broadcasts and news channels.
B. The internet, especially social media.
C. Printed newspapers and magazines.
D. Radio programs and phone calls.

4. What does Jeremiah 17:10 say about God's examination of people?
A. God only judges outward actions, not thoughts.
B. The Lord searches the heart and tries the reins, to give every man according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings.
C. God is only interested in religious rituals and sacrifices.
D. God examines only the leaders and prophets.

5. According to the devotional, who besides the hosts of heaven is watching every move a believer makes?
A. Only God and the angels.
B. The devil, his agents, and fellow human beings.
C. Only fellow believers and church leaders.
D. Only the government and law enforcement.

Prayer Points on "MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS I"

1. Father, I thank You for the reminder that whatsoever I sow, I will reap. Thank You for the wisdom to be intentional about the footprints I leave behind, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every negative footprint I have left in the past—every wrong word, every foolish action, and every careless decision that could jeopardize my future, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, help me to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily besets me. Let me run with patience the race that is set before me, keeping my eyes fixed on You, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, give me the wisdom to be mindful of my words, actions, and online presence. Let me not post or engage in anything that will bring shame to my future or to Your name, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, remind me always that the devil and his agents are watching every move I make. Let me not give them any foothold or weapon to use against me in the future, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, search my heart and try my reins, as You promised in Jeremiah 17:10. Reveal every hidden thought, every secret sin, and every area of my life that needs cleansing and renewal, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, teach me to sow to the Spirit, not to the flesh. Let the seeds I plant today—kindness, integrity, generosity, and faith—produce a harvest of life everlasting, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, by Your grace, let the footprints I leave behind be positive, honoring to You, and a blessing to future generations. Let me not be remembered for foolishness but for faithfulness, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, renew my mind daily with Your word according to Romans 12:2. Let my thoughts, words, and actions be shaped by Your truth, not by the patterns of this world, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas of your life—social media, workplace, home, relationships—where you need to be more mindful of your footprints, and ask God for wisdom and self-control).

11. Thank You, Father, for the grace to start afresh. I commit to leaving positive footprints that will glorify You and inspire others, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY MAY 13TH 2026


THEME: MIND YOUR FOOTPRINTS I


MEMORISE: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1


READ: Galatians 6:7-8
7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.


MESSAGE
All human beings on earth leave their footprints in the sands of time. While some leave negative footprints, others leave positive ones. The actions you take today are the footprints you are leaving behind, and they will determine your future.

Today's Bible reading says that you will reap whatever you sow. Just as you cannot plant onions and expect to reap apples, you must be intentional about the seeds you sow in your journey through life if you want to get the best out of your time on the earth. You must act and speak carefully every day to ensure that you do not jeopardize your future by sowing the wrong seeds.

In this age and time, one of the popular places a fellow can leave negative footprints is on the internet. There is even a popular saying that the internet never forgets. You should be mindful of the things you post on social media and your communication on the internet in general. Posting negative content and portraying inappropriate behavior online might come back to haunt you later in future. However, if your digital footprint is good, you will not need to worry about any negative impact.

Today's memory verse says that we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses. Many people think that this refers to the hosts of heaven alone. However, the devil and his agents are also watching every move you make, and they are on the lookout for any mistake they can use against you in the future. Furthermore, your fellow human beings are also part of the cloud of witnesses that are observing every move you make.

Beloved, do not think you can do some things in secret without anyone knowing about them. Even if no one sees you, God sees you, and the hosts of heaven are recording all your actions. In Jeremiah 17:10, God said, " the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings." He is constantly looking at your heart and evaluating your thoughts and actions. Therefore, you must ensure that you renew your mind daily with His word (Romans 12:2) and honor Him with your actions (Colossians 3:17). Make a commitment today to never engage in anything that will have a negative effect on your future. I pray that the Lord will continually guide you to do the right things at the right time, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Do not be deceived; you shall reap whatever you


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Chronicles 21-24


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


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

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

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

Correct Answers

1. B. There is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.
2. B. A name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.
3. B. God enlarged the bridge for them to pass safely.
4. B. Deliverance, freedom, promotion, rest, satisfaction, answers to prayer, and victory.
5. A. The authority to use His name to ask the Father for what they need.

Objective Questions

1. According to Acts 4:12, what is unique about the name of Jesus regarding salvation?
A. There is salvation in many names, but the name of Jesus is the greatest.
B. There is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.
C. The name of Jesus saves only those who are baptized in water.
D. Salvation comes through the name of Jesus and the prophets.

2. In Philippians 2:9-11, what has God given to Jesus as a result of exalting Him?
A. A throne that will last forever.
B. A name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.
C. The keys of death and hell.
D. The right to judge the living and the dead.

3. In the testimony about the narrow bridge, what did the author say happened when they met the oncoming truck in the middle of the bridge?
A. The truck suddenly stopped before hitting them.
B. God enlarged the bridge for them to pass safely.
C. They collided with the truck but were unharmed.
D. The driver reversed and let the truck pass first.

4. According to the devotional, what does the name of Jesus guarantee for believers?
A. Only healing and prosperity.
B. Deliverance, freedom, promotion, rest, satisfaction, answers to prayer, and victory.
C. Only freedom from sin and eternal life.
D. Only the ability to speak in tongues.

5. According to John 16:23-24, what has Jesus given believers regarding His name?
A. The authority to use His name to ask the Father for what they need.
B. The right to heal the sick and raise the dead.
C. The power to judge angels.
D. The ability to prophesy future events.

Prayer Points on "THE NAME OF JESUS"

1. Father, I thank You for giving Jesus a name that is above every name. Thank You that at the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have failed to use the name of Jesus in the face of challenges, or have doubted the power and authority in His name, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, I declare that the name of Jesus is my deliverance, my freedom, my promotion, my rest, my satisfaction, the answer to my prayers, and my victory. Let every situation bow to that name in my life, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as You enlarged the bridge for the author and his driver, make a way for me where there seems to be no way. Let every narrow path, every impossible situation, and every approaching danger be supernaturally bypassed by the power in the name of Jesus, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I speak the name of Jesus over every sickness in my body. Every disease that has a name—cancer, diabetes, hypertension, or any other—I command you to bow to the name of Jesus and leave my body now, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I speak the name of Jesus over every financial struggle, every broken relationship, every career stagnation, and every spiritual attack. Let every knee bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord over my situation, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I pray for every believer reading this. Let them learn to shout the name of Jesus in times of emergency, when there is no time to pray long prayers. Let that name be their instant rescue and victory, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, according to John 16:23-24, I exercise the authority You have given me to ask the Father in the name of Jesus. I ask for my needs to be met, my family to be protected, and my destiny to be fulfilled, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, let every plan of the devil concerning me and my household be destroyed by the power in the name of Jesus. Let no enemy, no trap, and no scheme prosper against me, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific challenges, diseases, or fears you are facing, and speak the name of Jesus over them with authority).

11. Thank You, Father, for the name that is above every other name. I will walk in victory at all times, confessing Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

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

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: TUESDAY MAY 12TH 2026


THEME: THE NAME OF JESUS


MEMORISE: Neither is there salvation in any other: For there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12


READ: Philippians 2:9-11
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


MESSAGE
Many years ago, my driver and I were travelling from Ibadan to Ilorin, a city in the North- Central region of Nigeria. There was a narrow bridge along the way, and only one vehicle could drive on it at a time. Therefore, drivers had to wait for any vehicles that were coming from the opposite direction of the bridge to pass through before they could get on the bridge. When we reached the foot of the bridge, we observed that no vehicle was coming from the opposite direction; therefore, we got on the bridge and began to drive to the other side. When we were halfway across the bridge, we suddenly saw that a truck was coming From the opposite direction at top speed. We had only two choices: we could either collide with the oncoming truck or swerve and plunge into the river under the bridge. There was no time to pray, but there was enough time to shout the name of Jesus. We eventually met the truck in the middle of the bridge, and somehow, we passed beside it and drove safely to the other side. My driver was so shaken that he immediately parked the car when we crossed over. When he regained his composure, he turned to me and asked what had just happened, and I told him that God enlarged the bridge for us.

The name of Jesus is powerful; it guarantees deliverance (Mark 16:17), freedom (ohn 8:36), promotion John 12:32), rest (Matt 11:28-30), satisfaction (John 7:37-39), answers to prayer John 14:14), and victory (1 Corinthians 15:57). Philippians 2:9 also tells us that His name is above every name. This means that everything that has a name is subject to the name of Jesus. If there is any ailment that has been plaguing you, as long as it has a name, it is inferior to the name of Jesus because at His name, every knee bows (Philippians 2:10).

Beloved, Jesus has given you the authority to use His name (John 16:23-24). This means that you have the ability to control situations and align them to God’s will for your life. Never despair when you are faced with negative situations; instead, proclaim the name of Jesus boldly, and you will surely emerge victorious. I pray that the power in the name of Jesus will destroy every plan of the devil concerning you and your household. Henceforth, you will walk in victory at all times, in Jesus’ name.


KEY POINT
The name of Jesus is superior to every other name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Chronicles 17-20


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 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.

Correct Answers

1. B. They shall suffer persecution.
2. B. Great is their reward in heaven, and theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
3. B. They experienced God's power in a greater dimension and received more boldness to speak His word.
4. B. "I am Jesus, whom thou art persecuting."
5. B. Their witness for Christ will not be effective.