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Correct Answers

1. B. A time to rend and a time to sew; a time to keep silence and a time to speak.
2. B. Knowing when to hide, when to fight, and when to run.
3. B. Because God told him to hide to avoid premature pressure to command the rain to return.
4. C. Do not respond; go into hiding.
5. C. Because he always keeps silent until God speaks, so his words come from God.

Objective Questions

1. According to Ecclesiastes 3:7, what are the two contrasting actions mentioned in the verse?
A. A time to love and a time to hate.
B. A time to rend and a time to sew; a time to keep silence and a time to speak.
C. A time to be born and a time to die.
D. A time to weep and a time to laugh.

2. What is the first secret to longevity that the author shares in this devotional?
A. Always speak your mind regardless of the situation.
B. Knowing when to hide, when to fight, and when to run.
C. Never hide from challenges because God is with you.
D. Fight every battle that comes your way.

3. Why did Elijah go into hiding according to 1 Kings 17:1 as explained in the message?
A. Because the king was pursuing him to kill him.
B. Because God told him to hide to avoid premature pressure to command the rain to return.
C. Because he was afraid of the people.
D. Because he had sinned and needed to repent.

4. What does the devotional advise Christians to do when brethren try to fight them?
A. Return the fight with equal force.
B. Report them to the church leaders.
C. Do not respond; go into hiding.
D. Pray for God to destroy them.

5. According to the author, why do people still want to hear what he has to say after many years?
A. Because he is a powerful orator and speaker.
B. Because he has a long history of political involvement.
C. Because he always keeps silent until God speaks, so his words come from God.
D. Because he has written many books and articles.

Prayer Points on "SECRETS TO LONGEVITY"

1. Father, I thank You for the wisdom in Your word that teaches me that there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. Thank You for the gift of longevity in Your service, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have spoken without Your direction, fought unnecessary battles, or failed to hide when I should have, thereby putting my destiny at risk, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, give me the wisdom of Elijah to know when to hide. When there is pressure on me to speak or act prematurely, let me retreat into Your presence and wait for Your instruction, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, help me to discern the times and seasons of my life. When it is time to hide, let me hide; when it is time to fight, let me fight in Your strength; when it is time to run, let me run according to Your will, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, deliver me from the pride that makes me think I never need to hide because You are with me. Teach me that even the greatest prophets hid themselves at Your command, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, when brethren try to fight me, give me the grace to refuse to respond. Help me to love them and hide myself rather than engage in conflicts that displease You and cut short my race, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, let my words be weighty and timely, coming from Your Spirit. Help me to keep silent until You speak, so that after many years, people will still know that my words are from You, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for every believer who has been pressured to act against Your timing. Let them find the courage to hide in You and wait for Your perfect season, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I receive the grace to stay the course and fulfill Your perfect will for my life without going astray. Let me not end my race prematurely through foolish actions or reactions, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific situations where you need wisdom to know whether to hide, fight, or run, and ask God for discernment).

11. Thank You, Father, for the secrets to longevity. I will hide in You, wait on You, and trust You for many fruitful years in Your service, 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: MONDAY MAY 4TH 2026


THEME: SECRETS TO LONGEVITY


MEMORISE: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; Ecclesiastes 3:7


READ: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.


MESSAGE
I am 84 years old, I have been born again for 53 years, and by God's grace, I have been the General Overseer of RCCG for 45 years. To the glory of God, I am still working tirelessly for my Daddy even at my age. I have remained a strong Christian, and the church has continued to grow by God's grace. Over the next few days, I will share some secrets about longevity with you and tell you how to remain on God's path for your life without going astray.

The first secret to longevity is knowing when to hide, when to fight, and when to run. Many Christians think that because they are in Christ, they never have to hide; after all, the One with all power is backing them up. This is why many believers have not stayed on the path that God has set before them and have ended their race prematurely. In 1 Kings 17:1, after Elijah told the king that there would be no rain until he commands it, it was God Himself who told him to go and hide. There will always be a time to hide if you are going to last long. Elijah had proclaimed himself as the only one who could bring the rain back, so naturally, I believe that there would have been a lot of pressure on him to command the rain to return. Therefore, rather than facing that pressure, he had to go into hiding. Whenever you notice that there will be pressure on you to say certain things or take some actions prematurely or without specific instruction from God, you should go into hiding.
For instance, no matter how pressured I feel to speak before elections in Nigeria or when something significant happens, l always keep silent if God has not yet spoken. This is why people still want to hear what I have to say after all these years, because they know that it will be from God.

Another time to hide is when brethren try to fight you.

God never supports Christians fighting each other; rather, we are to love one another, which is what differentiates us from unbelievers (John 13:34-35). Therefore, to ensure that you do not get into fights with brethren who are trying to pick fights with you, don't respond to them; rather, go into hiding. May God give you the wisdom to hide yourself when required so that you can stay the course and fulfil His perfect will for your life.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please give me the wisdom to know when to hide.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 17-19


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 1: ROCK OF AGES, CLEFT FOR ME
1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All could never sin erase,
Thou must save, and save by grace.

3 Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace:
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Savior, or I die.

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Correct Answers

1. B. Life and death, blessing and cursing.
2. C. Thirty-eight years.
3. B. Wilt thou be made whole?
4. B. What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee?
5. C. Because when she was well, her husband came home late from work; since she became sick, he came straight home to her.

Objective Questions

1. According to Deuteronomy 30:19, what two sets of choices has God set before His people?
A. Light and darkness, joy and sorrow.
B. Life and death, blessing and cursing.
C. Wealth and poverty, health and sickness.
D. Peace and war, love and hatred.

2. In John 5:1-14, how long had the man at the pool of Bethesda been afflicted with his infirmity?
A. Twelve years.
B. Twenty years.
C. Thirty-eight years.
D. Forty years.

3. What was Jesus' first question to the man at the pool of Bethesda before healing him?
A. Do you believe that I can heal you?
B. Wilt thou be made whole?
C. What is your name?
D. Who brought you here?

4. In Luke 18:40-41, what did Jesus ask the blind man after commanding him to be brought near?
A. Do you believe in the Son of God?
B. What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee?
C. Who told you about Me?
D. Do you want to follow Me?

5. Why did the sick woman in the testimony refuse to be healed, according to the devotional?
A. She had lost faith in God.
B. Because she enjoyed the attention from her family.
C. Because when she was well, her husband came home late from work; since she became sick, he came straight home to her.
D. She was afraid of returning to work.

Prayer Points on "WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM GOD TODAY?"

1. Father, I thank You for the free will You have given me to choose life, blessing, and wholeness. Thank You for not forcing Your gifts upon me but waiting for me to ask, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have become comfortable with my problems, rejected Your help, or failed to cry out to You for deliverance, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, today I declare that I want to be made whole. Heal me from every sickness, deliver me from every bondage, and restore every broken area of my life, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, remove every hidden reason that makes me cling to my problems—whether fear of change, emotional attachment, or lack of faith. Set me free indeed, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I come before You with boldness. You know my needs, but I ask specifically: heal my body, restore my marriage, provide for my finances, and guide my children, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, just as the blind man said, "Lord, that I may receive my sight," I tell You today: Lord, that I may receive my breakthrough. Let me not be vague in my requests, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I reject every comfort zone in sickness, poverty, and stagnation. I choose life, health, and abundance. Let Your will be done in my life, in Jesus' name.

8. Holy Spirit, search my heart and reveal any area where I have been reluctant to receive God's miracle. Give me the courage to embrace complete healing and restoration, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for everyone who has given up on their miracle or become resigned to their situation. Let them hear Your question, "Wilt thou be made whole?" and let them answer with a resounding, "Yes, Lord!", in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific things you want God to do for you today—healing, breakthrough, direction, restoration—and ask Him to meet you at your point of need).

11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my cry. I believe I receive my miracle today, and I will not let fear or comfort keep me from walking in Your wholeness, 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 3RD 2026


THEME: WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM GOD TODAY?


MEMORISE: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Deuteronomy 30:19


READ: John 5:1-14

1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.

3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.

5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

10 The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.

11 He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.

12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

13 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.


MESSAGE

Some people are so comfortable with their problems that they reject every form of help that comes their way. For example, one would have thought that Jesus would have immediately commanded the man who had been sick for 38 years in today's Bible reading to rise from his sickbed. However, the first thing Jesus asked him was, "Do you want to be made whole" Jesus didn't assume that the man wanted to be healed; He first asked him if he wanted to be healed before healing him.

And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, Saying, what wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
Luke 18:40-41

In the Scripture above, Jesus heard a blind man crying out to Him for help. When He asked that the man be brought before Him, He didn't assume that he needed healing, even though he was obviously blind. He proceeded to ask him, "What do you want me to do for you?"

There was once a woman who was sick, and we prayed earnestly for her to get well. When she didn't get any better, we were surprised because we know that our God is the Great Physician. Therefore, we turned to Him and asked, "Father, what's wrong? Is there anything we should be doing that we are not?" Then, He replied, "You are praying for healing for this woman, but have you asked her if she wants to be healed?" I thought to myself, "Of course, every sick fellow wants to be well," but the Lord insisted that l ask her if she truly wanted to be healed. I did, and she responded, "No!" Surprised, I asked her why, and she replied, "When I was well, my husband always returned late from work. He would go from his workplace to a club. Since I became sick, he comes straight home to me as soon as he leaves his workplace. So, I don't want to be well!"

Beloved, God has set before you life and death, blessing and curses, prosperity and poverty, freedom and bondage; however, He will not force His gift of healing, life, or salvation on anyone. If you are dealing with sickness, poverty, or any other negative situation in your life, cry out to God today if you indeed want a miracle from Him. He will heed your cry and meet you at the point of your needs.


ACTION POINT
Call on God today in the name of Jesus and be specific about what you want Him to do for you.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 13-16


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 25: THE GREAT PHYSICIAN NOW IS HERE
1 The great Physician now is near,
the sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
oh! hear the voice of Jesus.

Refrain:
Sweetest note in seraph song,
sweetest name on mortal tongue;
sweetest carol ever sung,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.

2 Your many sins are all forgiven,
oh! hear the voice of Jesus;
go on your way in peace to heaven,
and wear a crown with Jesus.

3 All glory to the risen Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Savior's name,
I love the name of Jesus.

4 His name dispels my guilt and fear,
no other name but Jesus;
oh! how my soul delights to hear
the charming name of Jesus.

Correct Answers

1. B. A mighty hand, an outstretched arm, great terribleness, signs, and wonders.
2. B. Twelve stones from the place where the priests' feet stood firm.
3. B. This is the finger of God.
4. B. To show all the people of the earth that the hand of the Lord is mighty.
5. B. They will face the fury of the mighty hand of God.

Objective Questions

1. According to Deuteronomy 26:8, what did the Lord use to bring the Israelites out of Egypt?
A. A strong east wind and a pillar of fire.
B. A mighty hand, an outstretched arm, great terribleness, signs, and wonders.
C. Ten plagues and the death of the firstborn.
D. The leadership of Moses and Aaron only.

2. In Joshua 4:1-3, what did the Lord command Joshua to take from the midst of Jordan?
A. Twelve pieces of wood for an altar.
B. Twelve stones from the place where the priests' feet stood firm.
C. Twelve jars of water for a memorial.
D. Twelve garments from the priests.

3. According to Exodus 8:17-19, what did the Egyptian magicians say when they could not replicate the plague of lice?
A. This is the work of sorcery.
B. This is the finger of God.
C. Moses has greater enchantments than us.
D. Let us release the Israelites.

4. What did Joshua declare as the purpose for God making a way through River Jordan on dry ground, according to Joshua 4:24?
A. To show the Israelites that Joshua was their new leader.
B. To show all the people of the earth that the hand of the Lord is mighty.
C. To punish the Canaanites for their sins.
D. To provide water for the people.

5. What warning does the devotional give to those who profess to be Christians but are still living in sin?
A. They will still experience God's blessings.
B. They will face the fury of the mighty hand of God.
C. They will be given more time to repent.
D. They will be ignored by God.

Prayer Points on "THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD II"

1. Father, I thank You for Your mighty hand that brought the Israelites out of Egypt with signs and wonders. Thank You for the deliverance and protection that comes from Your mighty hand, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have taken Your mighty hand for granted, lived in sin while professing Your name, or opposed Your will knowingly, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, let Your mighty hand work for my good today and always. Let it bring total deliverance to me and my household from every captivity and oppression, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as Your mighty hand worked against Pharaoh and the Egyptians, let it work against every force that dares to position itself against me or my family. Let every stubborn enemy be visited by Your fury, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I declare that no magician, sorcerer, or enemy can replicate the works of Your mighty hand in my life. Let them acknowledge that the finger of God is at work in me, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, as You made a way through River Jordan on dry ground, make a way for me where there seems to be no way. Let every sea, river, and obstacle part before me by Your mighty hand, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I receive the grace to be a true child of God, living in righteousness and obedience. Let me never face the fury of Your mighty hand but always enjoy its favor and protection, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, according to Romans 8:28, let all things work together for my good because I love You and am called according to Your purpose. Let Your mighty hand ensure my victory upon victory, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I pray for everyone who is stubbornly opposing Your will in their lives. Let them encounter Your mighty hand and repent before it is too late, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific enemies, oppositions, or obstacles you are facing, and ask God to use His mighty hand to work for you and against them).

11. Thank You, Father, for Your mighty hand that fights for me. I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me, 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 2ND 2026


THEME: THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD II


MEMORISE: And the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders:
Deuteronomy 26:8


READ: Joshua 4:1-3
1 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

2 Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,

3 And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.

MESSAGE
When God's mighty hand works in favour of a fellow, family, or nation, it always leads to great blessings and favour. His mighty hand also brings total deliverance to captives and freedom to the oppressed. In Exodus 3:19, God told Moses that Pharaoh would not release the Israelites unless a mighty hand forces him. So, when God's mighty hand was revealed, the children of Israel experienced preservation, protection, light, and provision. Egypt, on the other hand, became a shadow of itself. This shows that while God's mighty hand works for His people, it works against any force that dares to position itself against the Lord or His people.

...Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice...And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not... Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God...
Exodus 8:17-19

In the Scripture above, the magicians in Egypt, who had earlier replicated the same wonders as Moses, acknowledged that the finger of God was truly at work in his life because they could no longer perform the wonders that God was doing through him. Despite this, Pharaoh stubbornly refused to back down from his decision to not let the Israelites go. That was until God's mighty hand descended upon him and his people. I pray that anyone who stubbornly opposes you will be visited by the mighty hand of God, in Jesus' name.

In today's Bible reading, when the Israelites crossed River Jordan, God's mighty hand was at work. After they had crossed over, Joshua declared that indeed, God made a way through River Jordan and brought them to the other side on dry land to show all the people of the earth that His hand is mighty (Joshua 4:24). God's mighty hand makes a way for people where there seems to be no way. If you are indeed a child of God, rejoice because His mighty hand will ensure that all things work together for your good (Romans 8:28). However, if you are not a child of God or if you profess to be a Christian but are still living in sin, I beseech you to repent today so that you will not face the fury of the mighty hand of God. May God's mighty hand bring you victory upon victory and shield you from the enemy's attacks, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
God's mighty hand works for the good of those who love Him and against those who oppose Him.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 10-12


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 6: CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW WE ARE
1 Conquerors and overcomers now are we,
Thro’ the precious blood of Christ we've victory,
If the Lord be for us, we can never fail;
Nothing 'gainst his mighty pow'r can e'er prevail.

Refrain:
Conquerors are we, thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood;
God will give us victory, thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood,
Thro’ the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we.

2 In the name of Israel's God we'll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us, but unto him the praise shall be,
For salvation and for blood-bought victory.

3 Unto him that overcometh shall be giv’n
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from heav'n;
Over yonder he the victor's palm shall bear,
And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear.

Correct Answers

1. B. He girded up his loins and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
2. B. He was sad because the city of Jerusalem lay waste and its gates were burned with fire.
3. B. He prayed to the God of heaven.
4. C. He felt a mighty, invisible hand pin him to his seat, and his understanding returned.
5. B. By spending quality time in prayer, studying God's word daily, humbling oneself before Him, and committing all ways to Him.

Objective Questions

1. According to 1 Kings 18:46, what did the hand of the Lord enable Elijah to do?
A. He healed many sick people.
B. He girded up his loins and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
C. He called down fire from heaven.
D. He raised a dead child to life.

2. In Nehemiah 2:1-18, what was Nehemiah's initial emotional state when he appeared before King Artaxerxes, and why?
A. He was joyful because he had received good news.
B. He was sad because the city of Jerusalem lay waste and its gates were burned with fire.
C. He was angry because of the king's unreasonable demands.
D. He was fearful because he thought he would be executed.

3. What did Nehemiah do immediately before responding to the king's question, "For what dost thou make request?"
A. He consulted with his friends.
B. He prayed to the God of heaven.
C. He asked for more time to think.
D. He wrote a letter to the governor.

4. According to the testimony shared by the author, what happened when he was about to give up and leave the mathematics examination hall?
A. He heard a voice telling him the answers.
B. A fellow student helped him with the solutions.
C. He felt a mighty, invisible hand pin him to his seat, and his understanding returned.
D. The invigilator gave him extra time.

5. What does the devotional say are the ways to experience the mighty hand of God?
A. By being wealthy and influential.
B. By spending quality time in prayer, studying God's word daily, humbling oneself before Him, and committing all ways to Him.
C. By fasting for forty days and nights.
D. By attending church services only on Sundays.

Prayer Points on "THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD"

1. Father, I thank You for Your mighty hand that rested upon Elijah, Nehemiah, and the author in the mathematics examination. Thank You for the supernatural speed, favor, and understanding that comes from Your hand, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have tried to do things in my own strength, neglected prayer and Your word, and failed to humble myself before You, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, let Your mighty hand rest upon me today. Pin me down when I try to give up, and restore my understanding when my mind goes blank. Let me not fail in any examination, task, or assignment You have given me, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, grant me supernatural speed in every area of my life where I have started late or fallen behind. Let me catch up and overtake those who began before me, by the power of Your mighty hand, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, like Nehemiah, let me find favor before kings, leaders, and decision-makers. Let those who are opposed to my progress grieve in vain, and let Your good hand be upon me in all my endeavors, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I commit all my ways to You. As I humble myself before You, give me grace, clarity, and direction. Let Your mighty hand go before me to prepare the way and behind me to cover my past, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I pray for everyone facing academic, professional, or life challenges that seem impossible. Let Your mighty hand give them understanding, speed, and victory where failure seemed certain, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, just as Elijah outran Ahab's chariot, let me outrun every enemy, every deadline, and every obstacle that stands in my path. Let Your supernatural speed be my portion, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I receive the grace to spend quality time in prayer and in Your word daily. Let my communion with You attract Your mighty hand upon my life, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where you need supernatural understanding, speed, or favor—exams, projects, career, ministry—and ask for the mighty hand of God upon them).

11. Thank You, Father, for the promise of Your mighty hand. I believe I am empowered to succeed, and I will give You all the glory, 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 1ST 2026


THEME: THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD


MEMORISE: And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. 1 Kings 18:46


READ: Nehemiah 2:1-18
1 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.

2 Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,

3 And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?

4 Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

5 And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.

6 And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.

7 Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;

8 And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.

9 Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.

10 When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

11 So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.

12 And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.

13 And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.

14 Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but there was no place for the beast that was under me to pass.

15 Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and so returned.

16 And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.

17 Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.

18 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.


MESSAGE
Years ago, I sat for a mathematics examination, and when I was handed the question sheet, I discovered that I could not understand any of the questions. Even though I was really good at mathematics, my mind had become totally blank. By then, I was sweating profusely. I looked around me, and I saw my course mates writing earnestly. Since I knew that any student who failed an examination would be allowed to retake it the following year, I decided to leave the examination hall after awhile. As I was about to stand up, I felt a mighty, though invisible, hand pin me to my seat.

After another 15 minutes of wondering what to do, I decided to go through the questions again. Suddenly, I realized that my understanding had returned to me, and I could now answer all of them. I started answering the questions, and I was able to finish answering them within the stipulated time. By the grace of God, I passed the examination with flying colors. Several years after the incident, I realized that it was God's mighty hand that kept me on my seat during the examination, restored my understanding, and gave me supernatural speed. Even though I started slowly, His hand made me catch up with and even overtake some of my course mates who had started writing before me.

In today's memory verse, the mighty hand of the Lord rested on Elijah, and he outran the king's chariot, which must have been pulled by the fastest horses in Israel at the time. God's mighty hand gave him supernatural speed.

Likewise, in today's Bible reading, when Nehemiah wanted to return to Jerusalem to rebuild it, the mighty hand of God gave him great favor before the heathen king he worked for and also before the leaders in Jerusalem. He experienced supernatural speed in rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem because of God's mighty hand upon him.

Beloved, if you are a child of God, you can also experience the mighty hand of God upon you by spending quality time in prayer and studying His word daily. You must also humble yourself before Him and commit all your ways to Him so that you can receive His grace that births supernatural speed (James 4:6). I pray for you today that the mighty hand of God will rest upon you and give you supernatural clarity and speed in all areas of your life, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT
Father, please let Your mighty hand rest upon me and grant me supernatural understanding, speed, and favor, in Jesus' name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 7-9


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 1: ROCK OF AGES, CLEFT FOR ME
1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All could never sin erase,
Thou must save, and save by grace.

3 Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace:
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Savior, or I die.

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Correct Answers

1. B. He is the Lord, the God of all flesh, and nothing is too hard for Him.
2. B. Five loaves and two fishes; about five thousand men.
3. B. He received two new testicles as prophesied, and his wife became visibly pregnant.
4. B. With God, nothing shall be impossible.
5. B. Put your trust in the Lord and tell Him about the situation, knowing He will do the impossible.

Objective Questions

1. According to Jeremiah 32:27, what does the Lord declare about Himself regarding difficulty?
A. He is the God of all flesh, and some things are too hard for Him.
B. He is the Lord, the God of all flesh, and nothing is too hard for Him.
C. He helps those who help themselves.
D. He only solves easy problems for His people.

2. In John 6:1-14, how many loaves and fishes were available to feed the multitude, and how many people were fed?
A. Seven loaves and a few fishes; four thousand men.
B. Five loaves and two fishes; about five thousand men.
C. Ten loaves and five fishes; ten thousand people.
D. Two loaves and one fish; one thousand people.

3. What happened to the young man in the testimony who was born with one testicle that was later destroyed by a herbalist?
A. He remained without testicles and never had children.
B. He received two new testicles as prophesied, and his wife became visibly pregnant.
C. He went to another herbalist for a replacement.
D. He died from the complications.

4. According to Luke 1:37, what is said about God and impossibility?
A. With God, some things are impossible.
B. With God, nothing shall be impossible.
C. God only does what is possible by natural law.
D. Impossibility exists for God as well.

5. What does the devotional identify as the proper response when faced with seemingly hopeless situations?
A. Sink into despair and give up.
B. Put your trust in the Lord and tell Him about the situation, knowing He will do the impossible.
C. Seek help from multiple sources and worry constantly.
D. Ignore the situation and hope it resolves itself.

Prayer Points on "NO DIFFICULT PROBLEM"

1. Father, I thank You for being the God of all flesh, for whom nothing is too hard or impossible. Thank You for Your power to solve every difficult problem, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have doubted Your ability to handle the complex and hopeless situations in my life, and for every time I have sunk into despair instead of trusting You, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, just as You fed over five thousand people with five loaves and two fishes, multiply the little I have—my resources, my strength, my time—to meet every pressing need in my life and family, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, I bring before You every seemingly hopeless and complex situation in my life—health, finances, marriage, career, and destiny. Let nothing be too hard for You to resolve, and let my testimony be undeniable, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, like the man who received new testicles and his wife became pregnant, restore every lost, destroyed, or missing part of my body, my life, and my destiny. Let the evidence of Your miracle be visible for all to see, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, You raised Lazarus after four days and turned water into wine at Cana. Raise every dead situation in my life and turn every lack into abundance, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, I refuse to sink into despair. According to Romans 10:11, I believe in You, and I declare that I will not be put to shame. Let Your power be revealed in my hopeless situation, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, for everyone reading this who is facing a problem that seems too difficult, let them encounter You as the God of all flesh. Step into their situation and do what only You can do, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, I trust You to do the impossible. Let every report of "incurable," "irreversible," and "hopeless" be reversed by Your mighty hand, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific difficult or hopeless problems you are facing, and declare your trust in God to resolve them).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that nothing is too hard for You. I receive my miracle, and I will testify of Your goodness, 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 APRIL 30TH 2026


THEME: NO DIFFICULT PROBLEM


MEMORISE: Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Jeremiah 32:27


READ: John 6:1-14
1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.

2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.

4 And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.

5 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
7 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.

8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,

9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?

10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.

11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.

14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.


MESSAGE
Several years ago, we held a Holy Ghost Service at Rowe Park in Lagos, Nigeria. As I was preaching, the word of the Lord came to me, and I said, "There is someone here; you used to have only one testicle, which has now been destroyed. However, God says that He is giving you two new ones." Suddenly, a young man in the congregation began to shout. He had been born with one testicle, and his parents decided to take him to a herbalist who eventually destroyed the only testicle he had. He shouted because he knew that the word of prophecy was for him. He was a married man, and when he came to my office some months later to share his testimony, he said, "For you to know that God has given me new testicles as He said, let me show them to you. I told him that there was no need to show me because the result of the miracle he had received was obvious – he had come to share his testimony with his wife, who was visibly pregnant.

There is no difficult problem with God. In today's memory verse, God said that nothing is too hard for Him. There is no case that is too complex for God to resolve. When you go through the Scriptures, you will see various instances where God handled issues that seemed complex or hopeless. In today's Bible reading, for example, He fed more than five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two small fishes. He also raised a man who had been dead and buried for four days from his grave (John 11:1-44). Likewise, in Cana of Galilee, the Lord Jesus Christ turned water into wine at a wedding when the wine ran out (John 2:1-11). Luke 1:37 tells us that there is no impossibility with the Almighty God.

Beloved, you should never allow the presence of seemingly hopeless situations in your life to bring you to a state where you give up. If you are faced with such situations, instead of sinking into despair, put your trust in the Lord. The Bible says in Romans 10:11 that those who believe in God will never be put to shame. Tell Him about the situation, and rest assured that He will do the impossible. I decree that the Lord will save you from any situation in your life that may appear hopeless or too difficult to handle, in Jesus' name.


KEY POINT
Never allow yourself to sink into despair; rather, trust God to do the impossible.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 5-6


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 16: TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word
Just to rest upon His promise
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord"

2 Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
Oh, for grace to trust Him more

3 I'm so glad I learned to trust Him
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend
And I know that He is with me
Will be with me to the end

4 Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
Oh, for grace to trust Him more

5 Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
Oh, for grace to trust Him more
Oh, for grace to trust Him more

Correct Answers

1. B. I have set the Lord always before me because He is at my right hand, and I shall not be moved.
2. B. The axe head fell into the water.
3. B. He cut down a stick, cast it into the water, and the iron floated to the surface.
4. C. Having Jesus in the boat is not enough; He must have the final say in all you do, and you must involve Him in every decision.
5. C. You should not wait for things to get bad before crying out to Jesus; involve Him in every single decision from the start.

Objective Questions

1. According to Psalm 16:8, what did David say about setting the Lord before him?
A. I have set the Lord occasionally before me, and He will guide me when needed.
B. I have set the Lord always before me because He is at my right hand, and I shall not be moved.
C. I have set the Lord before me only in times of trouble.
D. I have set the Lord behind me because I can handle my own battles.

2. In 2 Kings 6:1-7, what caused the man to cry out, "Alas, master! for it was borrowed"?
A. The beam he was cutting split and injured him.
B. The axe head fell into the water.
C. He cut his hand with the axe.
D. His oxen wandered away while he was working.

3. How did Elisha recover the iron axe head from the water?
A. He prayed for the water to part, and he walked in to retrieve it.
B. He cut down a stick, cast it into the water, and the iron floated to the surface.
C. He commanded the river to dry up so the axe head could be seen.
D. He sent one of the sons of the prophets to dive in and fetch it.

4. According to the devotional, what is the difference between simply having Jesus in the boat and involving Him fully?
A. There is no difference; both guarantee success.
B. Having Jesus in the boat is enough for victory without any further action.
C. Having Jesus in the boat is not enough; He must have the final say in all you do, and you must involve Him in every decision.
D. Involving Him fully means you should never pray or ask for help.

5. What lesson does the devotional draw from the sons of the prophets asking Elisha to go with them to get materials?
A. It is enough to get permission from God; you do not need His presence.
B. God only cares about the beginning of a project, not the process.
C. You should not wait for things to get bad before crying out to Jesus; involve Him in every single decision from the start.
D. The sons of the prophets made a mistake by asking Elisha to accompany them.

Prayer Points on "WHEN HE IS IN THE BOAT II"

1. Father, I thank You for being the One who is always with me in the boat of my life. Thank You for Your promise that I shall not be moved when I set You always before me, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have only asked for Your permission without inviting Your presence, and for every time I have waited until things got bad before crying out to You, in Jesus' name.

3. Father, help me to involve You in every single decision I make—big or small—from the beginning to the end. Let me not lean on my own understanding, but acknowledge You in all my ways, in Jesus' name.

4. Lord, just as the son of the prophet cried out immediately when the axe head fell, give me the reflex to cry out to You the moment I face any loss, challenge, or crisis, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, I invite You to have the final say in every area of my life—my career, my marriage, my finances, my health, and my ministry. Let Your will be done and not mine, in Jesus' name.

6. Lord, I repent of every time I have made You a figurehead in my life—honored with my lips but not involving You in my daily decisions. Take Your rightful place as the Captain of my boat, in Jesus' name.

7. Father, just as You caused the iron to swim for the son of the prophet, reverse every loss I have suffered because I failed to involve You. Let what has sunk in my life float again, in Jesus' name.

8. Lord, I pray for everyone reading this who has started projects, businesses, or ministries without fully involving You. Let them return to You today, and let Your presence turn their failures into testimonies, in Jesus' name.

9. Father, give me the grace to set You always before me, as David did. Let me not be moved by the storms of life, because You are at my right hand, in Jesus' name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific decisions, projects, or areas of your life where you need to involve God more fully, and ask Him to take control).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that when You have the final say, I will overcome every storm. I trust You completely, 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 APRIL 29TH 2029


THEME: WHEN HE IS IN THE BOAT II


MEMORISE: I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8


READ: 2 Kings 6:1-7
1 And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.

2 Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye.

3 And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go.

4 So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood.

5 But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.

6 And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim.

7 Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.


MESSAGE
Yesterday, we saw how Jesus' disciples overcame a storm because He was in the same ship with them.

When they called on Him, He arose and stilled the storm. The truth is that everyone on earth will experience storms in life at some point, regardless of how anointed, gifted, influential, or powerful they may be. These storms can come in many forms, including sicknesses, delays, barrenness, and the loss of loved ones. As I mentioned yesterday, if Jesus is in a fellow's boat, he or she can overcome any storm. However, if the fellow does not cry out to Him in the midst of a storm, he or she might not emerge victorious. If believers do not involve God in every step they take and decide to lean on their own understanding, they might eventually drown in the storms of life.

In today's Bible reading, the sons of the prophets came to Elisha to tell him that they wanted to expand their house to make it more comfortable. Elisha gave them a go-ahead, but one of them wanted more than his permission; he asked Elisha to go with them to get the materials they needed to expand the house. As the men were chopping wood for the building, the axe head of the axe that one of them was using fell into the river. Immediately, just like the disciples did in the midst of the storm, the man cried to Elisha for help because he had borrowed the axe. God stepped into the situation, and the axe head was miraculously recovered.

Beloved, the Lord can give you the go-ahead to start something; however, if you do not involve Him fully in that thing, you might not become successful with it as He intended. You shouldn't wait for things to get bad before you cry out to Jesus; instead, involve Him in every single decision you make. In today's memory verse, David said that he always put God at the forefront of his decisions and actions. Because he always involved the Lord in his endeavors, he was not moved by the numerous challenges he encountered. You should imitate David by setting the Lord before you at all times. Let Him be the center of your life and direct you every step of the way.

Don't just make Jesus a figurehead in your life; involve Him in all you do, and you will overcome all of life's challenges and experience victory at all times.


KEY POINT
Having Jesus in your boat is not enough; let Him have the final say in allyou do.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 3-4


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME
1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All could never sin erase,
Thou must save, and save by grace.

3 Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace:
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Savior, or I die.

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Correct Answers

1. B. If Your presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.
2. C. He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow.
3. B. Master, carest thou not that we perish?
4. B. The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
5. B. Because he knew that whatever boat the author travelled in would not sink since God was with him.

Objective Questions

1. According to Exodus 33:15, what did Moses say to God regarding His presence?
A. If Your presence goes with us, we will conquer all our enemies.
B. If Your presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.
C. Your presence is optional for our journey.
D. Your presence alone can give us riches.

2. In Mark 4:35-41, what was Jesus doing when the great storm arose while the disciples were in the ship?
A. He was praying on the deck.
B. He was teaching the disciples.
C. He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow.
D. He was looking out for danger.

3. What did the disciples say to Jesus when they woke Him during the storm?
A. Lord, save us from this storm.
B. Master, carest thou not that we perish?
C. Jesus, rebuke the wind and the sea.
D. Why are you sleeping while we are dying?

4. What happened when Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace, be still"?
A. The wind became stronger and the waves grew higher.
B. The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
C. The ship immediately reached the other side.
D. The disciples were thrown into the water.

5. According to the testimony about the crusade in Abonnema, why did the church worker confidently ask to be in the author's boat?
A. Because he knew how to swim very well.
B. Because he knew that whatever boat the author travelled in would not sink since God was with him.
C. Because the boat was the largest available.
D. Because he had a dream that the boat would be safe.