*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

*DATE: FRIDAY, 18TH JULY, 2025*

*TOPIC: DON'T THINK FOR GOD*

*MEMORY VERSE*
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
*Job 26:14*

*BIBLE TEXT*
*Romans 11:33-36*
[33]O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

[34]For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?

[35]Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

[36]For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

*MESSAGE* ‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👦
Many times, believers ask God for things and then begin to think about how He will achieve them. In reality, however, our brains cannot understand how God will do the things He wishes to do. For instance, when a man says he has a PhD in Mathematics, it may sound like a big deal, but in truth, he can only be a specialist in an aspect of the subject. If he finds himself among fellow mathematicians, they will begin to ask him questions like, "What is your area of specialisation?" If he says, Applied Maths, they might further ask, What section of Applied Maths?" He might respond, "Fluid Dynamics. They can still ask, "What section of Fluid Dynamics?" The questioning can go on until it becomes evident that his PhD degree is just a little pin-head in Mathematics. It will take you over 1,000 years to know all there is to know about Mathematics. However, God knows all Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, and all other subjects, including those that are yet to be discovered. You simply can't compare your wisdom and knowledge to His. Why, then, do believers try to calculate how He will choose to do something?

When I became the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in 1981, quite a few people in the church thought that my appointment was rigged. They thought that I used my position as a Mathematics lecturer to manipulate the General Superintendent because he was uneducated. I looked up to God to show the people that I did not manoeuvre my way into becoming the General Overseer and that He chose me Himself. God then began to do something extraordinary. We used to hold monthly seminars for some days, and on the first day of each seminar, a woman would deliver a baby boy in our maternity centre. After several months of this happening, it became clear that it was not coincidental, and those with spiritual understanding among us discerned that it was a sign from God confirming that He had chosen me Himself. l could never have imagined that God would use this as one of the ways to confirm that He had chosen me.
Beloved, when you ask God for something, please don't ever think of how He will do it because it is beyond you. Just ask, obey whatever instructions He gives you, and leave the rest to Him.

*KEY POINT*
When you ask God for something, don't think about how He will do it; only trust and obey Him.

*BIBLE IN A YEAR*
*Isaiah 12-14*

*HYMN 1 ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS' NAME*
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1️⃣ All hall 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.

2️⃣ Let highborn seraphs tune the lyre,
And as they tune it, fall
Before His face who tunes their choir,
And crown Him Lord of all.
Before His face who tunes their choir,
And crown Him Lord of all.

3️⃣ Crown Him, ye morning stars of light,
Who fixed this floating ball;
Now hail the strength of Israel's might,
And crown Him Lord of all.
Now hail the strength of Israel's might,
And crown Him Lord of all.

4️⃣ Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God,
Who from His altar call;
Extol the Stem of Jesse's Rod,
And crown Him Lord of all.
Extol the Stem of Jesse's Rod,
And crown Him Lord of all.

5️⃣ Ye seed of Israel's chosen race,
Ye 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.

6️⃣ Hail Him, ye heirs of David's line,
Whom David Lord did call,
The God incarnate, Man divine,
And crown Him Lord of all.
The God incarnate, Man divine,
And crown Him Lord of all.

7️⃣ Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget
The wormwood and the gall,
Go spread your trophies at His feet,
And crown Him Lord of all.
Go spread your trophies at His feet,
And crown Him Lord of all.

8️⃣ Let every tribe and every tongue
Before Him prostrate fall
And shout in universal song
The crowned Lord of all. And shout in universal song
The crowned Lord of all

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: BECAUSE YOU ASK NOT
AUTHOR: PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

MEMORISE: “Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” - (John 16:24)

READ: JOHN 6:5-13 (KJV)
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.

MESSAGE:
James 4:2 reveals why some Christians still suffer from lack. Do you know that if you ask God to end lack in your life, He will grant your request? In today's Bible reading, Jesus fed thousands of people with five loaves of bread and two fishes. By the time everybody had been fed, they still had 12 baskets extra. When God provides for your needs, He gives you more than enough to satisfy you. Your big request is a little thing for Him to fulfil.
Years ago, I travelled to London on an official assignment, and three days before my return, I had run out of money and needed 50 pounds to buy some books and tapes. I turned to God, "Daddy, it would be good if I could get 50 pounds." Shortly after, my phone rang. The fellow on the line said, "Biyi?" I told him there was nobody with that name where I was, and as we talked, he got to know who I was. Excitedly, he called out to his brother, telling him that he was speaking with me. Apparently, they had been discussing how they could see me, and now, I was on the phone with them. Eventually, they came over, we talked, and as they were leaving, they gave me 50 pounds. Immediately they left, I said, "Daddy, if I knew it would be this easy, I would've asked for 100 pounds." As I rejoiced over the 50 pounds, the doorbell rang, but before l got to the door, an envelope had been slipped under the door. I opened it and realised it came from a wealthy man who had never given me a dime before. Inside was 50 pounds and a note saying, "I just felt like giving you some money." Then, I told God that if I had known that another 50 pounds would come, I would have asked for an extra 50 pounds. That night, before I slept, someone gave me another 50 pounds! I became afraid and told God that I was only joking and didn't want to offend Him. God reminded me of this incident recently and told me I had been foolish. "If you asked Me for 50 pounds and I provided it, why didn't you ask for 5,000 pounds?”
Beloved, find out God's will concerning your needs and ensure your requests are in alignment with it. Stop complaining about lack in your life; rather, ask God to meet your exact needs. Do not waver in faith, and He will surely answer you.

ACTION POINT:
Ask God to provide your needs according to His will, and believe that he is able to fulfil them.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 9-11

HYMN 27: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!

3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge--
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2025

THEME: *THE BENEFITS OF PRAYING IN TONGUES.* (PART ONE)

MEMORIZE
1 Corinthians 14:4
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

READ
1 Corinthians 14:1-2, 4-5, 15, 18
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*Praying in the Spirit is connecting with the Holy Spirit to take delivery of all our redemptive packages in God.*

MESSAGE
One of the initial evidences of being filled with the Holy Spirit is the prayer language which is popularly known as speaking in tongues or praying in the Spirit. The energy imparted by the Holy Spirit through this gift is awesome, as it helps us connect with God in prayers and worship. It spiritually refreshes, edifies and comforts beyond words. It is amazing how you can be strengthened to pray for hours without being tired when you are online with God through the prayer language.

The spiritual benefits of praying in tongues are simply amazing and wonderful.
Whenever we pray in the Spirit, we pray accurately because we are praying from the Spirit's stand, hence the prayer points come directly from the Spirit Himself, making it impossible for you to pray amiss.
When we pray in the Spirit, we connect faster to the realm of God to receive all that belongs to us in God.
The Bible puts it this way:
1 Corinthians 2:9-12
"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God."

It is also interesting to note that the benefits of praying in tongues is not only limited to the spirit alone, it also has an amazing physical health benefits as well.

A medical doctor of high repute, both in his field and in the Christian faith, from ORAL ROBERT UNIVERSITY made a very startling and amazing discovery of what happens when we use the "Prayer language" popularly known as "speaking with other tongues".
Being a Neurologist, he discovered while conducting a research on the relationship between the brain and praying or speaking in tongues. His discovery was that; whenever we worship or pray in the Spirit, the brain releases two chemical secretions that are directed into our immune system. This promotes healing within our bodies. Amazingly, this secretion is triggered from a part of the brain that has no other apparent activity in human being and is only activated by our spirit led prayer and worship.

This brings to mind the scriptures which says; we were made by the power of the Holy Spirit in creation. And the one who made us also knows how we were wired and what we need to function optimally. It is so soothing and encouraging that spiritual exercise also brings physical, bodily refreshing and rejuvenation. So whenever you are fatigued spiritually, mentally,emotionally and physically, learn to come to the Lord in prayer and worship for our complete package of spirit soul and body refreshment and restoration. Little wonder the Lord Jesus said, "come unto me, all you that Labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

*Hence forth, consciously involve yourself in praying in the Spirit with the intension to connect with the Holy Spirit to enable you take full delivery of your redemptive packages in God.*

May you find rest on every side as you worship and pray in the Spirit henceforth in Jesus name. Shalom.

ACTION STEPS
1. Spend time to pray and worship in the Spirit for at least 10minutes before rushing to work today.
2. Plan to spend at least one hour daily praying in tongues to sensitise and edify yourself.
3. Ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen you spiritually.

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Oh God of restoration, restore and revive my prayer life today. Set me on fire for you now and always in Jesus' name. Amen.

REMEMBER
*Praying in the Spirit is connecting with the Holy Spirit to take delivery of all our redemptive packages in God.*

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READINGS: 2Chronicles 14; Proverbs 19; Acts 17;

HYMN
Come, Holy Ghost, in love,
Shed on us from above
Thine own bright ray :
Divinely good Thou art ;
Thy sacred gifts impart
To gladden each sad heart :
Oh, come to-day !

2
Come, tenderest Friend and best,
Our most delightful Guest,
With soothing power :
Rest, which the weary know ;
Shade, 'mid the noontide glow;
Peace, when deep griefs o'erflow :
Cheer us this hour.

3
Come, Light serene and still,
Our inmost bosoms fill ;

Dwell in each breast !
We know no dawn but Thine ;
Send forth Thy beams divine.
On our dark souls to shine,
And make us blest.

4
Exalt our low desires,
Extinguish passion's fires,
Heal every wound ;
Our stubborn spirits bend,
Our icy coldness end,
Our devious steps attend
While heavenward bound.

5
Come, all the faithful bless :
Let all who Christ confess
His praise employ ;
Give virtue's rich reward ;
Victorious death accord,
And, with our glorious Lord,
Eternal joy.

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#GOD’S WORD IS HAMMER AND FIRE!

God’s Word is an inexhaustible reservoir of divine power, flowing with life, truth, and purpose for every generation and every circumstance. It is not merely ink on paper but the very breath of God; living and active. Scripture teaches, and trains us in righteousness, cutting through deception and aligning our hearts with God’s will. Its power lies in its unchanging truth, for every word is inspired by the Holy Spirit, equipping us to live fully for Jesus Christ. To experience the fullness of God’s power in our lives and service, we must feast daily on His Word, for no other nourishment strengthens the soul like the eternal truths of God’s word.
Just as physical food sustains the body, God’s Word is the essential sustenance for spiritual vitality and strength. Without it, our faith grows weak, and our discernment falters. But when we meditate on God’s word, allowing it to dwell richly within us, it transforms our minds, convicts our hearts, and empowers us to walk in obedience. The Bible is not just a book of wisdom; it is the very voice of God, reproving, guiding, and equipping us for every good work. If we desire power in prayer, clarity in calling, and victory in spiritual warfare, we must hunger for God’s Word above all else, for it is the foundation of an unshakable life in Him.

Jeremiah 23:29 – Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? (KJV)

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Health Talk

First of all I am not a medical personnel, I just want to share what I learnt so you too can benefit from it.

Water many people don't like drinking water and it's very good for the body.

If at all you do not eat for days it will not affect you the way water will do when you don't take it for days.


Even people fasting which is spiritual you also need water while during that that does not mean you will thank water when you are fasting.

Your kidneys needs a lot of water so drink water please do that.

Again for those people that think alcohol is not bad thing that even the Bible did not say they should not drink that the Bible said they should not be drunk.

Well-done continue deceiving yourself Alcohol damage the liver.

You think you are forgetting your sorrows when drinking not knowing you are damaging your liver.


And the last one of today is smoking.
Ahh this one even small boys and girls take anything smoke..


Even you know is not good but you ignore it please stop all this things because it damage the lungs gradually and when it happens you will be bearing the pain alone and some even die.


What will you say kill you?


Try to eat fruits it build and nourish the body.

Buy the ones you can afford.

Take good care of yourself.

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: THURSDAY 17TH JULY 2025

THEME: *INVOKING THE BLESSING OF THE SEVENTEENTH SEASON*

MEMORIZE
Genesis 8:4
And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat.

READ
Genesis 7:11-12
In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.
And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*The key to this sacred season is prayers and fasting and submission to God's authority*

MESSAGE
This new millennium is already twenty-five years old.

Today is the seventeenth day of the seventh month of the twenty-fifth year of this millennium. I hope this strikes a chord in you.

There are no meaningless details in scriptures. The flood that carried Noah and his family began on the seventeenth day of a certain month and also brought the same ark to it's resting place for a new beginning on the seventeenth day of the seventh month of the year. This couldn't have been a coincidence.

Today is the anniversary of DIVINE REST for you and your family in Jesus' name.

We need to pay attention to the voice of this season as it unfolds and unwinds itself before our very eyes.

The ark of Noah found its resting place upon the mountains of Ararat on the seventeenth day of the seventh month of the year. That is significant because that date has come around before us again today.

Therefore, as a prophet, I declare your own season of REST upon the mountains of your significance in destiny in Jesus' name.

In the seventeenth book of the Bible, the divine page opened upon the life of an innocent slave girl in diaspora, and she rose from being a nonentity to notoriety. At the same time, a wicked man rose in the same kingdom. Hamman rose with an evil agenda to destroy the people of covenant. But by divine intervention, Esther, through prayers and fasting in submission to authority, overthrew the Dominion of evil and their sponsors.

Mordecai was brought into power in the place of the wicked Hamman.
Therefore, the seventeenth season is a season of the RISE OF POWERS. But it's the time to overthrow evil Dominion and enthrone the people of covenant to power. It is a time of open reward for every secret Labours in the past.

Every consecration of the past will produce a crown upon the head of the righteous.

It is a season of sudden announcements of overdue promotions. At the same time, it is a season of great temptation for God's people; but through prayers and fasting, God shall raise up a MIGHTY horn of deliverance for us in the land.

Therefore beloved, I suggest you take out time to pray and to fast today in order for you to be sensitive to the voice of the season; and to consequently lay hold on the promises of God for this season.

May the blessings of this season come now upon you and your family in Jesus' name.

ACTION STEPS
1. Prayerfully meditate on today's devotional guide.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you through this season wacthfully.
3. Be intentional about your personal fellowship with the LORD.

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Oh, LORD GOD of HOST let the heaven of this season open to me now and let its blessings locate me in Jesus' name. Amen.

REMEMBER
*The key to this sacred season is prayers and fasting and submission to God's authority.*

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: Deuteronomy 24-25; Psalms 81-82; Proverbs 17; John 17;

HYMN
1
Blessed assurance—Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God;
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long.

2
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3
Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Saviour am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

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