*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* 🎼🎵🎶🎤🎷🎺🎹🪗🎻🪕🎸🪘🥁🪉🪇🪈 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

Northerners Don’t Trust Peter Obi"? A Dangerous, Divisive Lie. Former ACF Secretary General, Anthony Sani, recently claimed that Northerners do not trust Peter Obi enough to allow him to rule Nigeria, even for a single tenure. But we must ask: don’t trust him how? Will he sell the North? Will he dismantle Arewa? Will he pack the North and auction it off? This kind of narrative is not only misleading, it's deliberately dangerous. It plays directly into the hands of those who benefit from a divided Nigeria. Let’s rewind. Didn’t Buhari rule for 8 years? What did he do? Appointed an overwhelmingly northern and Fulani-dominated cabinet Turned major security arms into ethnic extensions (NSA, Army, Police, Immigration, Customs – all headed by Northerners at one point) Opened the borders for unchecked influx of Fulani herdsmen from Niger, Mali, Chad Even built a rail line from Kano to Maradi in Niger Republic Promoted grazing reserves and Ruga projects Did Buhari not leave power? Was Nigeria handed to Fulani forever? NO. He came, he ruled, he left. Now Tinubu has come and started what looks like a Yoruba state project: FIRS – Zacch Adedeji CBN – Yemi Cardoso Customs – Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Finance – Wale Edun Interior – Tunji-Ojo NSA – Nuhu Ribadu He will also leave when his time is up. So what is Obi going to do that will destroy the North? Will he cancel mosques? Abolish Ramadan? Let’s stop the fear-mongering. Obi is not a dictator. He cannot override the Senate, House, Judiciary, or the system. This is just another old, tired excuse to block credible leadership. It’s 2025. Nigeria has outgrown tribal propaganda. Obi will come, serve his term, and go. Nobody is bigger than Nigeria. ✅ SHARE this truth ✅ TAG someone who needs to hear this ✅ COMMENT your thoughts ✅ LIKE if you agree ✅ FOLLOW @walaatapapers for more real talk #WalaataPapers #PeterObi #NigeriaDecides2027 #SayNoToDivision #OneNigeria ---

Morgan Freeman once said: "There comes a day when you no longer feel the need to prove anything to anyone. Not because you’ve given up, but because you’ve grown." You grow tired — tired of explaining, of justifying, of shrinking yourself to fit into other people’s lives. Tired of waiting for messages that never come, apologies that never arrive, people who don’t know how to love. The truth is simple: Not everyone will understand you. Not everyone will stay. Not everyone will treat you the way you deserve. But they don’t have to. Because there comes a moment when you choose peace. You choose silence over reaction. You stop lowering yourself into other people’s storms. Because sometimes, the most mature response is silence. The strongest move is to walk away. And the greatest act of self-love is to stop putting yourself last. It’s not selfishness — it’s healing. It’s the courage to choose yourself. To rebuild your soul without anyone’s approval. To keep moving forward — even alone — but with dignity. And when you do that… life begins to realign. Because the right people don’t ask for explanations. They see you. They feel you. They respect you — without you having to beg for it.

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The Harsh Truths About MEN Nobody Wants to Admit. 1. Men are only loved based on what they provide. A man without money, status, or value is invisible to society—even to his own family. 2. Men don’t get sympathy, only expectations. A struggling man is mocked, not helped. The world doesn’t care about his pain—only his productivity. 3. If a man fails, he is on his own. No safety net, no pity. A failed man is seen as useless, even by those who once praised him. 4. Men are only as good as their last achievement. Your past success means nothing if you can’t maintain it. The moment you fall, you become irrelevant. 5. Nobody teaches men how to deal with emotions. Society says “Be a man,” but never explains how to handle pain, stress, or heartbreak. 6. Men are judged by results, not effort. Nobody cares how hard you try—if you don’t succeed, you’re just making excuses. 7. Men must build themselves from scratch. No handouts, no shortcuts. A man must create his own value or be ignored. 8. Men’s problems are seen as complaints. If a man speaks about his struggles, he’s called weak. If he stays silent, he suffers alone. 9. Men are replaceable. In relationships, jobs, and even families—if a man can’t provide, he’s discarded like an old tool. 10. A man’s worth is always conditional. No matter how much he loves, gives, or sacrifices, his value is always tied to what he can do. This is the brutal reality. A man must level up, stay strong, and never expect handouts. Because in the end… Nobody is coming to save you. Copied

Yoruba Nollywood Actors People Mistake for Illiterates But They Are Actually Educated! You’ll be surprised to know that some of these stars are actually well-schooled, and they only act like that to fit their roles! Let’s clear the air ODUNLADE ADEKOLA Many people believe Odunlade is not educated because of the way he shouts and acts in village scenes. But the truth is, he is a graduate of University of Lagos with a Bachelor and Master's degree in Business Administration. Odun is a smart man, both on and off camera! FUNKE AKINDELE Her popular “Jenifa” character made a lot of people think she speaks poor English in real life. But Funke is a Law graduate from UNILAG and also studied Mass Communication. Her intelligence and creativity are on another level. FEMI ADEBAYO Because he plays deep Yoruba roles, palace chiefs, herbalists, and village men. Some think he didn’t go to school. But Femi is not just an actor, he is also a trained Lawyer with a Master’s degree in Law. He once served as a Special Adviser in Kwara State. RONKE OSHODI OKE Her big voice and loud characters make people assume she is not educated. But Ronke went to good schools and studied Business Administration before focusing fully on acting. She is sharp and smart behind the scenes. IBRAHIM CHATTA He acts like a typical Yoruba man with strong expressions, and some believe he didn’t go far in education. But Ibrahim is a highly intelligent actor who speaks English, French, and Arabic fluently. He is self-taught and loves knowledge.

#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) Watch Full Message On YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Zz4v6Drdzps THE HEALING POWER OF GOD’S WORD Shalom! @GOODHEART-EKWUEME🤗 PLS FEEL FREE TO SHARE!🔥 (I would love to hear your testimonies via WhatsApp +2348052234444 / Email: apostlegoodheart@gmail.com)

💔🇧🇷 Pff, this testimony from ADRIANO about his life and career is incredibly powerful: “I know what it feels like to be a promise, and also a broken one. I am the biggest waste in football. I like that word: ‘waste,’ because I’m obsessed with wasting my life. I’m okay with it, in a frenzied waste, I enjoy that stigma. I don’t do drugs, like they try to claim. I don’t like crime, even though I could’ve gone down that road. I don’t go to clubs. I always go to the same place in my neighborhood. I drink every other day, yeah. And on the other days too. I drink because it’s not easy being a promise that’s still in debt. They call me ‘The Emperor.’ A guy who left the favela to earn the nickname Emperor in Europe. How do you explain that? I still haven’t figured it out. Maybe I did get a few things right. One of the things that surprised me most when I moved to Europe was how quiet the streets were. People don’t greet each other. Everyone keeps their distance. My first Christmas in Milan was really hard. The end of the year is a very important time for my family. We gather everyone. When I joined Inter, I got hit hard that first winter. Christmas came and I was alone in my apartment. It’s so cold in Milan. That depression that creeps in during those cold months in northern Italy. Everyone dressed in dark clothes. Empty streets. The days are really short. The air is damp. I didn’t feel like doing anything. All of this mixed with homesickness and I felt like crap. Seedorf was an amazing friend—he and his wife made dinner and invited me over. It was all really nice and delicious, but the truth is I just wanted to be in Rio de Janeiro. I didn’t even stay long with them. I apologized, said goodbye quickly, and went back to my apartment. I called home. ‘Hi, mom. Merry Christmas,’ I said. ‘My son! I miss you. Merry Christmas. Everyone’s here, you’re the only one missing,’ she replied. You could hear the laughter in the background. The loud sound of drums my aunts play to remember the days when they were little girls. I could picture the whole scene just from the sounds on the phone. Damn, I started crying right away. I cried so much. ‘It’s okay, mom. Enjoy. Have a nice dinner. Don’t worry, everything’s fine here.’ I was destroyed. I grabbed a bottle of vodka. Drank all that crap alone. Cried the whole night. Passed out on the couch because I drank too much and cried. I tried to do what they wanted. I negotiated with Roberto Mancini. I tried really hard with José Mourinho. I cried on Moratti’s shoulder. But I couldn’t do what they asked of me. I stayed clean for a few weeks, avoided alcohol, trained like a horse, but there was always a relapse. Over and over again. Everyone criticized me. I couldn’t take it anymore. People said a lot of crap because they were all ashamed. ‘Wow, Adriano gave up seven million euros. He gave up everything for this nonsense?’ That’s what I heard the most. But they don’t know why I did it. I did it because I wasn’t okay. I needed my space to do what I wanted to do. All I’m looking for in Vila Cruzeiro is peace. Here I walk barefoot and shirtless, just wearing shorts. I play dominoes, sit in the street, remember my childhood, listen to music, dance with my friends, and sleep on the floor. I just want to be at peace and remember who I am. Here they truly respect me. I see my father in every one of these alleys. Vila Cruzeiro isn’t the best place in the world, it’s my place.”

🟢 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓 🟢 *Akara and Pap was breakfast served every morning in a hostel of 100 people.* *Out of the 100, 80 didn’t like it. They complained daily, saying they were tired and wanted something different.* *But the remaining 20 were satisfied. They liked it just as it was.* *To solve the issue, the warden introduced a simple rule: Every night, everyone would vote for what they wanted to eat the next morning. The meal with the highest number of votes would be served.* *So every night, the 20 who loved Akara and Pap voted for it—with one voice.* *But the 80 who didn’t like it were never united. Their votes went in different directions:* 18 *for Bread and Tea* 16 *for Yam and Egg Sauce* 14 *for Jollof Rice* 12 *for Spaghetti* 10 *for Indomie* 10 *for Moi Moi and Pap* *Can u guess what the result was every single time?* *Akara and Pap kept winning, Not because it was the best, but because the people who didn’t want it were too divided to agree on anything else.* *In Nigeria, many are tired of the same old hardship, bad* *governance and recycled leadership.* *We know who and what the real problems are.* *But even those who want change are divided—along tribal lines, party names, personal interest, ego and ambition.* *2027 might seem far away, but it's already around the corner. If we don’t learn from this story, we will wake up again to another bitter round of the same “meal” we’ve been served for ages.* *The World Bank has already projected that poverty in Nigeria will keep rising until 2027.* *That’s not just a statistic—it’s a warning.* *And the sad truth is this: If we miss 2027, it'll only get worse.* *This Is a Salient Message* *THERE'S POWER IN UNITY, NOT JUST IN NUMBERS.* *A United Minority Is More Formidable Than A Divided Majority.* *Think About It.*😎

Beloved, Jehoshaphat was a godly kind who sought the Lord and experienced His blessings. He was wise to recognize the danger of being influenced by the ungodly kind of lsreal, Ahab. We must be on guard against deception, whether it be from others or ourselves. We must stay true to God's word, be filled with His spirit, and Seek Him for guidance. Let Him direct and guide us in all our decisions. (2chr 18 v 1-2) Father,grant me the wisdom to recognize deception and the discernment to know the truth. Help me to be more always of your spirit and to be guided by it... Amen. Good morning, have a graceful day.

Beloved, Jehoshaphat was a godly kind who sought the Lord and experienced His blessings. He was wise to recognize the danger of being influenced by the ungodly kind of lsreal, Ahab. We must be on guard against deception, whether it be from others or ourselves. We must stay true to God's word, be filled with His spirit, and Seek Him for guidance. Let Him direct and guide us in all our decisions. (2chr 18 v 1-2) Father,grant me the wisdom to recognize deception and the discernment to know the truth. Help me to be more always of your spirit and to be guided by it... Amen. Good morning, have a graceful day.

I try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I'm a messenger