18/08/2026
*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
*DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 18TH 2026*
*TOPIC: GOD'S COVENANT OF PROMOTION*
*MEMORISE:*
*But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.*
Psalm 92:10
*READ: PSALM 75:6-7 KJV*
[6] For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
[7] But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
*MESSAGE:*
The devil often uses the promise of promotion to lure people into making covenants with him. For example, I have heard of cases where those in authority would ask someone due for a promotion at work to enter into an evil covenant by joining a secret cult before the promotion is granted. Beloved, if you ever find yourself in such an ordeal, I urge you never to enter into such covenants.
Today's Bible reading tells us that promotion comes from God. When He says yes, nobody can say no. When God decides to promote you, it doesn't matter what anybody may try because you will reach the position that He intends. He controls the heart of kings; therefore, if anyone in authority threatens you, saying, "You will not be promoted unless you join us," take your stand as a child of God, and never give in. Just hold on to God, and in the end, you will emerge victorious.
Sometime ago, one of my spiritual sons came to me and said, "Daddy, I am tired of being in one spot for so long; I want to move forward. I have an interview tomorrow, please pray for me." I replied, "Let us pray," and he said, "No! Just speak a word." Then I told him that the interview would be successful. He went for the interview and came back beaming with joy. He said, "Daddy, I prepared hard for the interview, but they only asked me three questions: What is your name? Which post did you apply for? When do you want to start?" I congratulated him, and he said, "Daddy, please speak another word." I obliged and responded, "Your promotion will be rapid." The next day, He came back dancing for joy. He said, "When I resumed this morning, I was asked to go to the boardroom. The people who interviewed me the previous day were seated there, and they said, 'Our Managing Director resigned yesterday. Are you ready to take on the post?" I replied, "Congratulations, that's a rapid promotion." He told me to speak another word, and I said that God would complete the good work He had started in him. The next day, he came back to me almost speechless as his salary had been doubled! Then he said I should speak another word, and I jokingly responded, "Do you want to collect the company from the owners?"
Beloved, I pray that my Father will surprise you with rapid promotions, in Jesus' name.
*KEY POINT:*
Nothing and no one can limit a man whom God has decided to promote.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 47-48*
*AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE*
*HYMN 20: I'M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY*
1. I'm pressing on the upward way,
New heights I'm gaining everyday;
Still praying as I onward bound
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
*CHORUS:*
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven's table-land;
Where love, and joy, and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2. My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise, and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground.
3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth's turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.
4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song, while climbing, shall resound
Lord, lead me on to higher ground.
5. Lord, lead me up the mountain side
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And, heaven gained, I'll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.
