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06/05/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: FRIDAY 5TH JUNE 2026

TOPIC: A BRAND-NEW HEART (5)

MEMORIZE
"If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work." 2 Timothy 2:21 (KJV)

BIBLE READING MATTHEW 13:8-9, 23
MATTHEW 13:8-9
8. But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
9. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
MATTHEW 13:23
23. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

MESSAGE
The final soil type that Jesus described in His parable about the sower is what He called 'Good ground. The people whose hearts can be compared to good ground are those who hear God's word, receive it, and act on it. This category of believers are fruitful to varying degrees.

In today's Bible reading, we see that not all the seeds in the good ground produced equal harvest. Some produced 30-fold, others 60-fold, while the rest produced 100-fold.

I believe that the degree to which a fellow is separated from things that can hinder God's word from growing in him or her is the same degree to which the word will bear fruit in his or her life.

Today's memory verse tells us that when a man purges himself from sin, he will become a purified, prepared, and useful vessel for the Master. Such a fellow will become a sanctified ground, bringing forth much more fruit.

Beloved, are you a sanctified ground? Have you separated yourself from sins and lusts that harden your ground and make you unfruitful? (2 Timothy 2:22) urges you to flee youthful lusts. This is because lust of any kind hinders fruitfulness.

When a fellow is in Christ, he or she will indeed be fruitful. With Jesus' words in John 15:1-5, however, He paints a picture of how Christians can move from producing a 30-fold harvest to a 60-fold harvest, and ultimately, a 100-fold harvest.

When you are simply a branch in God's vine, you will produce a 30-fold harvest. When you take it a step further and allow God to purge and prune you, you will bear more fruit - a 60-fold harvest. Now, when you take the next step to abide in God and allow His word to abide in you richly, you will bear much fruit - a 100-fold harvest.

The more intimate you become with Jesus, the more fruit you will bear, and God is most glorified when you bear much fruit (John 15:8).

Beloved, you cannot become intimate with Jesus if you keep allowing sin in your life. If you are still living in sin, repent today and ask Him for a brand-new heart.

Make up your mind to surrender completely to Jesus, because only those who allow God to have complete control of their hearts will be able to produce a 100-fold harvest.

May your heart be a fertile ground for God's word to yield a 100-fold harvest in your life, in Jesus' name.

ACTION POINT
Ask God to give you a productive heart that always bear much fruit to His glory.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

06/04/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 2026

THEME: A BRAND-NEW HEART IV

MEMORISE:
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. REVELATION 3:15

READ: MATTHEW 13:7, 22
7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

MESSAGE:
The third kind of soil Jesus described in His parable about the sower is ‘Thorny ground’. He compared this soil type to people who hear God’s word, but are distracted by many things that prevent the word from bearing fruit in their lives.

This type of people appear to love God’s word, but clearly not enough to change their ways or let go of some worldly pleasures.

A male chorister in a church choir who serves God fervently but still fornicates is an example of someone with a thorny heart. Such people received the word of God at a point, but they did not allow it to change them.

Some Christians argue by asking questions like, “Where is it written in the Bible that drinking alcohol is a sin?” Some others even say that listening to worldly music is not a sin as long as they do not do what the lyrics of the songs say, or that gambling is not bad so long as the Bible doesn’t say so.

Whenever I hear such statements, I know that they are coming from thorny hearts. They want to serve God, but they are unwilling to let go of worldly pleasures. If you find yourself trying to find loopholes through which you can serve God and still do some of the things unbelievers usually do, beware, that is a major symptom of a thorny heart

Being God’s child is not about following rules and regulations; it is about being like Christ.

When the Holy Spirit is truly dwelling in you, you will flee things that can hinder your relationship with God or cause unbelievers to blaspheme His name, whether they are clearly referred to as sins in the Bible or not.

For instance, if a Christian man puts his hand around the waist of a woman who is not his wife, it can be argued that he didn’t break his vows to his wife, but it is clearly inappropriate. Also, such an action can make unbelievers speak against the faith.

Beloved, many people have lost their relationships with Christ because they do not want to change completely for Him. They want to do whatever they like and still hold on to Jesus. If you are living this way, you need to have a change of heart today because there will be no fruits to show from your walk with God.

I pray that you will live a fruitful life as a Christian, in Jesus’ name.

REFLECTION:
Are you fully surrendered to God, or are you looking for loopholes in His word so you can behave like the world?

06/03/2026

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2026

THEME: A BRAND-NEW HEART (3)

MEMORISE
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen. 2 PETER 3:18.

BIBLE READING; MATTHEW 13:5-6,20-21
5. Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
6. And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
20. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
21. Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

MESSAGE
The second kind of soil Jesus described in His parable about the sower is ‘Stony places’. This soil type can be compared to people who receive the word of God with joy but turn their backs on it when they begin to encounter tough situations in their lives as a result of persecution.
"Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you…" John 15:20
In the Scripture above, Jesus said that His followers will be persecuted as He was also persecuted.

Furthermore, Paul told Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:12 that every true follower of Christ will experience persecution in one form or another.

Being persecuted is a painful experience, and believers are not immune to it. In fact, going through the fires of persecution helps Christians to grow in faith 1 Peter 1:6-7, James 1:2-3.

Despite this, however, the devil manages to convince some believers that the pain they are experiencing as a result of persecution is proof that God is unfaithful and that He does not love them.

The devil succeeds in doing this because such Christians have not grown in the knowledge of God through His word and are largely ignorant of His ways, character, and power.

Thus, their foundation in faith is very weak, and they are easily swayed by the devil.

It is good to hear the word of God and even be excited by it. Beyond that, however, every believer has the responsibility to build themselves up spiritually 1 Corinthians 3:9-10, and one of the ways to do this is by increasing their knowledge of God through His word.

There is a popular saying that ignorance is bliss, but this is not true for a believer. Being in a state of ignorance about the word of God and making no efforts to build yourself up spiritually is very dangerous because it can lead to destruction Hosea 4:6.

Beloved, do not allow yourself to fall victim to the wiles of the devil and be destroyed by him. Don’t just listen to the word of God from various ministers and get excited by it, or be a believer who only opens the Bible on Sundays.

Rather, be like the Bereans who took responsibility for knowing God by themselves Acts 17:10-11.

I pray that as you sow the seeds of the word of God daily into your heart, you will reap bountiful fruits of His goodness and mercy, in Jesus’ name.

KEY POINT
Growing in the knowledge of God through his word is important for every believer.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

06/02/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 2ND 2026

TOPIC: A BRAND-NEW HEART (2)

MEMORISE
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Psalm 42:1

BIBLE READING MATTHEW 13:3-4,19 (KJV)
3. And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

4. And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

19. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

MESSAGE
The first type of soil that Jesus mentioned in the Parable of the Sower is 'The way side', as we see in today's Bible reading. This soil type refers to people who hear God's word but do not understand it or act upon it.

This category of people do not study their Bibles, and even when they do, they don't ask their pastors or Bible Study teachers any questions. They never seek to understand God's word; they only hear His word and move on with their lives.

Many of the people in this category are ceremonial churchgoers; they are often raised in Christian homes, so it is normal for them to attend church on Sundays.

I was once this type of Christian. I thought that my father, being a church volunteer, and my name being Enoch, was proof that I was a child of God. I heard God's word several times, but I never studied it. I thank God that He gave me a new heart when I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ.

Beloved, are you the same way I was? Are you only reading this devotional because it is the norm in your church, family, or office to do so? Do you ever dig deeper to understand what is discussed?

When you study your Bible, do you get bored after reading the second or third verse? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, you need to ask God for a new heart; a heart that yearns to know Him more.

Ask God to give you a heart that finds His word interesting and loves to spend time in His presence. Most importantly, ensure that you take some time every day to study your Bible. You can start by reading a bit further on the topics discussed in this devotional each day, or using the Bible-in-one-year passages.

You may not understand much when you begin doing these things, but as you remain consistent and ask God to help you, the Holy Spirit will start explaining the Scriptures to you, and soon, your heart will begin to soak in God's word and yield great fruit.

The best thing you can do for yourself is to seek to understand God's word more each day. When you make this your priority, you will begin to experience His peace and favour in ways you have never done before.

I pray that your life will indeed be a bountiful harvest of God's goodness, in Jesus' name.

PRAYER POINT
Father, please give me a heart that yearns for Your word more than anything else.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

06/01/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
DATE: MONDAY JUNE 1ST 2026

TOPIC: A BRAND-NEW HEART (1)
MEMORISE
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. Hosea 10:12

BIBLE READING; EZEKIEL 36:25-30 (KJV)
25. Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
26. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
27. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
28. And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.
29. I will also save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will call for the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you.
30. And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the heathen.

MESSAGE
According to (2 Corinthians 5:17), when a fellow becomes born again, he or she immediately becomes a new creature. In Ezekiel 36:26, God said that He will take away our stony heart and replace it with a heart of flesh. When people give their lives to Jesus Christ, they exchange their stony hearts for hearts of flesh.

However, despite this, the world is plagued with many people who claim to be believers, but whose hearts appear not to be different from those of unbelievers. Sadly, some people who serve as ministers of God also still appear to have hearts like unbelievers. Some of them go as far as not forgiving fellow ministers who have offended them. This is wrong, and it was not so at the inception of the Church. The Bible says that the Church was in one accord (Acts 1:14), and believers were called Christians because they were Christ-like (Acts 11:26).

Unfortunately, however, you might find some self-professing Christians today accepting bribes or dancing in nightclubs because they still have stony hearts.

From the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23, it is very clear that there was nothing wrong with the seeds that were sown. The seeds, which Jesus revealed to be the word of God, were potent, as God's word is always potent. However, despite the potency of the seeds, only a fraction of them yielded a harvest.

The reason some of the seeds did not bear fruit was the ground on which they fell, and as Jesus explained, the heart of a fellow in which the word of God is sown is the major determinant of whether the word will bear fruit in his or her life or not.

Beloved, if you are living in sin, or if you allow the circumstances around you to determine how you receive the word of God and how it will operate in you, then you have a stony heart, and God's word will not bear fruit in you.

For His word to bear fruit in you, you must repent of any sin that might exist in your life and cry out to Him to wash you clean, transform you, and give you a heart of flesh. God will answer you and make your heart a fertile ground for His word to grow.

I pray that you will continually experience the blessings in God's word as you surrender your life completely to Him, in Jesus' name.

PRAYER POINT
Father, please give me a heart of flesh and let Your word bear fruit in me.
AUTHOR: PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

05/30/2026

FROM Pastor’s Desk – April 19th, 2026. Topic: Honoring God by Maintaining Our Physical Health. Introduction: Our lives are so busy, we find ourselves multi-tasking with multiple responsibilities from being parents, to being employed to pay bills to honoring family and friends. In all of this, we often forget to take care of ourselves and our physical health. The Bible tells us the impact of maintaining our bodies as part of our spiritual journey.
My Body is a Temple: Apostle Paul opened our eyes to the significance of our body in this letter to the Corinthians. Do you know your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit who is in you and whom you have received from God. As Christians, we do not own our body, we were bought at a price when God gave His son to atone for our sins so that we will be saved. 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20 reminds us that our body is not a locker or a fixture that houses our soul, but it is sacred, it is a place where the Holy Spirit resides. Treating it with care is honoring God, we are acknowledging his divine presence.
Balanced Living: Maintaining health is not just about avoiding sickness; it is about living a balanced life that glorifies God. Paul offers practical advice in 1 Corinthians 10:31. This encourages us to make intentional choices in our daily lives. Exploring healthier food choices, adequate hydration, and avoiding harmful substances are all ways to honor God through our physical well-being.
Overindulgence: Proverbs 23: 20-21. This passage provides wisdom on the consequences of overindulgence. The passage warns against the dangers of eating and drinking in excess. The dangers include poor health and well-being. Practicing moderation is a key to maintaining a healthy body and a disciplined life.
The Importance of Rest: In our hustle, we undervalue rest, yet the Bible emphasizes the need for rest. Exodus 20:8-10. Observing rest is important, and we read in the Bible to set aside Sundays to rest. Rest is important for our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It makes room for a refreshed mind, it allows us to recharge and worship God, and in a corporate manner, which allows for spiritual refreshing.
Valuing Physical Exercise: While spiritual growth is more important, the Bible acknowledges the value of physical exercise. 1 Timothy 4:8. Engaging in regular physical activity will train and keep the body strong and healthy, enabling us to serve God more effectively. It highlights the balance between physical and spiritual wellbeing.
Seeking Healing and Wholeness: The Bible encourages us to seek God’s intervention in matters of health. James 5:14-16. Prayer and Faith play a significant role in our physical health. The Bible’s teaching on health goes beyond mere physical well-being. It is woven into our spiritual journey, reminding us that taking care of our bodies is a way to honor God.
By viewing our bodies as temples, living a balanced life, practicing moderation, valuing rest and exercise, and seeking God’s healing, we can maintain our health in a way that glorifies God. May we all strive to keep our bodies healthy, recognizing that in doing so, we honor our creator who has lovingly crafted each of us and made us unique. Let us embrace the knowledge that God’s love and protection are always over us, inspiring us to live our lives in joy, health and purpose. Pastor (Mrs.) O Fajolu.

05/30/2026

FROM Pastor’s Desk – April 12th, 20261 Topic: Pure Heart; Bible Text; 1 Timothy 1: 5-7; Psalm 15:1-5 In the 1 Timothy 1:5, Apostle Paul made us to understand that the purpose of the command ( i.e. Christianity) is love, which aligns with the instructions given by our lord and Savior Jesus Christ to the followers that love is the essence of why He came to the world, John 3:16; John 13:34-35; Matthew 5:8; and Matthew 22:36-40. And that this love is different from that which is generally defined by the world, Matthew 5:44. Apostle Paul also made us understand the three sources that this love comes from: good conscience, sincere faith, and pure heart. We explored the good conscience and sincere faith last month and will take a closer look at the pure heart today. I pray that God will teach and enlighten us on this word in Jesus’ mighty name.
A heart is the spiritual center of life it is where our thoughts, sense of purpose, will, understanding, and character resides – out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh, Luke 6:45. So we need to guide our heart with all diligence, Proverb 4:23. A pure heart is not about sinless perfection; rather a total devotion to God that is charactered by sincerity, integrity, and cleansed motives which is reflected in one’s behavior. It is free from hypocrisy, guile, and selfish motives and is totally focused on God: our thoughts, desires and motives are geared towards pleasing God. A pure heart is not achieved thru human efforts alone but is created by God when a believer totally surrenders to Him, Psalm 54:10; Ezekiel 36:26; James 4:7-8. The core characteristics of a pure heart include unselfishness: prioritizing the needs of others; sincerity: having honest intention in words and in action; freedom from bitterness: forgiveness, and letting go of resentment; integrity: being the same person in public and I private,
Benefits of a pure heart includes inner peace, a clear conscience, freedom from guilt, and deep joy regardless of other circumstances because your motives and desires are to please God who knows all things including the deep desires of the heart, Romans 8:27. A pure heart allows believers to build a relationship, by building trust and having a clear sense of purpose, and spiritual direction. It strengthens believers and makes them resilient against negativity, and brings about contentment, Philippians 4:6-7. It gives believers inner peace and allows them to live without fear or anxiety; it will allow believers to grow spiritual and have a deeper and better understanding of the spiritual truth and divine presence.
How can one get a pure heart? By allowing God to cleanse us by seeking God with our whole heart submitting to Him and making our lives a living sacrifice. Galatians 2:20. Being cognizance of our sinful nature and constantly having daily repentance; 1 John 1:9; filling our thoughts with things that glorify God, Philippians 4:8; guiding our hearts against selfish motives. Studying the Scriptures and meditating on them, Psalm 119: 9, 11, 105,165; Walking in obedience to His Words, and humbly, John 14:23.
A pure heart is one that has being transformed resulting in transparency, honesty, and profound relationship with God. A heart that loves what God loves and is aligned with God’s will thru sanctification and intimacy with God and is reflected in believers’ character. I pray that God will continue to purify our hearts us and make our desires be steadfastly align with His will in Jesus’ mighty name. Remain blessed in the Lord. Pastor Olumuyiwa Fajolu.

AGIP celebrated our Excellent Mothers on May 10, 2026. We pray that God will continue to crown their heads with all roun...
05/30/2026

AGIP celebrated our Excellent Mothers on May 10, 2026. We pray that God will continue to crown their heads with all round success in all their endeavors. And we pray that the glory of God will continually be upon them, they will gloriously fulfill the assignment that God has given them and that generations to come will call them blessed to the glory of God in Jesus’ mighty name.

Assistant Pastor and Deaconess O. Akano celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary – May 6 – with the church on May 3, 20...
05/30/2026

Assistant Pastor and Deaconess O. Akano celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary – May 6 – with the church on May 3, 2026. We pray that the union that God has established shall continue to wax stronger with new wine and anointing to the glory of God in Jesus’ mighty name. And that God that has being with them from the beginning will perfect everything concerning them and their family in Jesus’s name.

AGIP's May birthday celebrants Pastor (Mrs.) A. Fajolu, Assistant Pastor O. Akano, Miss Dabira Oluwatope, and Michaela M...
05/30/2026

AGIP's May birthday celebrants Pastor (Mrs.) A. Fajolu, Assistant Pastor O. Akano, Miss Dabira Oluwatope, and Michaela Maduike with their families, the children and the church on May 3, 2026. We pray that God who in His infinite mercy gave them another year to celebrate with their families will bless, guide, protect, favor, and be gracious to them. And that God will make His countenance to continuously be upon them and their families and their loved ones in Jesus' mighty name. Also, that God will give them peace and special gifts for the new year to His Glory in Jesus' mighty name. They will never know a better yesterday in Jesus’ mighty name.

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