OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 2025

TOPIC: SPIRITUAL EYES 1

MEMORISE:
“By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.” - (Hebrews 11:27)

READ: 2 KINGS 2:1-15 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.

2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Beth-el. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Beth-el.

3 And the sons of the prophets that were at Beth-el came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

4 And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.

5 And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

6 And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.

7 And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.

8 And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.

9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

10 And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.

11 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

12 And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.

13 He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;

14 And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over.

15 And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.

MESSAGE:
Over the past two days, I have discussed two of the three kinds of eyes that humans have: physical eyes and mental eyes. Today, I will be discussing the third kind of eyes: spiritual eyes. Your spiritual eyes give you the ability to see the invisible.

And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so. (2 Kings 2:9-1

In the Scripture above, Elisha requested for a double portion of Elijah's spirit. Elijah replied, "Your request will be granted if you can see me when I am being taken away from you." What he actually meant was, "If your spiritual eyes can be opened to see the invisible, you will get what you have asked for.” When the chariots of fire descended from heaven, Elisha saw them and cried, My Father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof (2 Kings 2:12). God must have said, "His spiritual eyes are opened; he can have what he wants." When your spiritual eyes become open, your destiny also opens up.

In (2 Kings 6:15-23), the Syrian army surrounded Elisha's house; his servant saw them and was terrified. He ran to tell Elisha about the situation, and Elisha prayed that God would open his spiritual eyes. After he prayed, God opened his servant's eyes, and the fellow who was scared became courageous because he could now see the invisible.

...And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. (2 Kings 6:17)

When God opens your spiritual eyes, you'll be able to see beyond the physical realm, and you'll have a better understanding of the divine power that backs you up as a Christian. If God has been using you before, this will further strengthen your faith and empower you to do more exploits for His kingdom. For this to happen, you must be born again, and your spirit must be better fed than your body. This can be done by praying, studying God's word, fasting, worshipping intensely, and fellowshipping with other believers consistently.

PRAYER POINT:
Father, please open my spiritual eyes so I can know You more.

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: DANIEL 4-5

HYMNAL: 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 wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
save from wrath and make me pure.

2 Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.

3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to the 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.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH 2025

TOPIC: YOUR EYES

MEMORISE:
“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.” - (Psalm 101:3)

READ: MATTHEW 6:22-23 (KJV)

22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

MESSAGE:
I believe that humans have three kinds of eyes: physical eyes, mental eyes, and spiritual eyes. Over the next few days, I will discuss these kinds of eyes.

Your physical eyes are the two eyes that you use to see physical objects and the world around you. According to today's Bible reading, they are the light of the body and are so important that Jesus restored the sight of every blind person that came to Him asking for sight during His earthly ministry. In Bartimaeus' case, He spoke His word, and that word supplied two brand-new eyes (Mark 10:46-52). In the case of the man in John 9:1-7, He released His anointing into ordinary mud, and from that mud, He created two brand-new eyes. In Mark 8:22-26, He touched a man who was blind twice. The first time He touched him, the man said that he could see men looking like trees. This wasn't good enough for Jesus, so He touched him again. When you go through the Scriptures, you will discover that instance was the only time Jesus touched anybody for their healing twice. I am sure Jesus did this to show the importance of the physical eyes. If anyone reading this devotional has problems with their physical eyes, I decree that God will touch such a person today, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Since your physical eyes are the light of your body, what you see with them will determine the state of your body. If you want your body to be full of light, you will not look at things that come from the kingdom of darkness. You won't watch certain movies or view certain pictures as they can quench the light in you and make you live in darkness. The devil is after your eyes because he knows that if he can darken them, he has succeeded in darkening your body, which is the temple of the Lord. Don't let him succeed; look away from things that can bring darkness. Flee from every appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22).

Samson was greatly helped by God, and God used him to achieve mighty things. However, the moment he began to fix his gaze on the wrong things, he opened himself to the enemy's attack. The enemy removed his eyes, and he was plunged into darkness because he became careless with his eyes (Judges 14-16). Beloved, be careful of what you fix your gaze on, and don't give the enemy a chance to plunge you into darkness.

KEY POINT:
Do not expose yourself to things that can plunge you into darkness.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: EZEKIEL 47-48

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

HYMNAL: 31 - YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

1 Yield not to temptation,
for yielding is sin.
Each vict'ry will help you
some other to win.
Fight valiantly onward;
dark passions subdue.
Look ever to Jesus;
He'll carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
comfort, strengthen, and keep you.
He is willing to aid you;
He will carry you through.

2 Shun evil companions;
bad language disdain.
God’s name hold in rev'rence,
nor take it in vain.
Be thoughtful and earnest,
kind-hearted and true.
Look ever to Jesus;
He'll carry you through. [Refrain]

3 To him that o’ercometh
God giveth a crown.
Through faith we will conquer,
though often cast down.
He who is our Savior
our strength will renew.
Look ever to Jesus;
He'll carry you through. [Refrain]

Here’s the blunt difference fleshly Mind and a spiritual mind

Fleshly Mind

Governed by human desires, appetites, and ego.

Seeks comfort, pleasure, and worldly success above God.

Values temporary satisfaction.

Often driven by pride, lust, greed, envy, fear, or anger.

Scripture: “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” (Romans 8:6).


Spiritual Mind

Governed by the Spirit of God.

Seeks truth, holiness, and eternal purpose.

Values eternal life over temporary gain.

Produces fruits like love, joy, peace, patience, humility, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).

Focuses on God’s will and discernment beyond human reasoning.


👉 In short:

Fleshly mind = led by self and the world.

Spiritual mind = led by God’s Spirit and truth.

Perfect Examples 👍 : let’s make it practical. Here’s how the fleshly mind vs. the spiritual mind shows up in everyday life:


1. Decision-Making

Fleshly Mind: “What’s easiest or most profitable for me right now?”
👉 Example: Choosing a job only for high pay, even if it destroys integrity or family time.

Spiritual Mind: “What honors God and aligns with His purpose for me?”
👉 Example: Choosing a career path that provides while also allowing service to God and people.


2. Relationships

Fleshly Mind: Driven by lust, status, or selfish gain.
👉 Example: Dating/marrying someone mainly for looks, money, or connections.

Spiritual Mind: Guided by love, faith, and purpose.
👉 Example: Choosing a partner who shares faith, values, and destiny alignment.


3. Handling Offense

Fleshly Mind: Reacts in anger, revenge, or bitterness.
👉 Example: Insulting back or cutting people off permanently.

Spiritual Mind: Forgives, seeks peace, and prays for the offender.
👉 Example: Addressing issues calmly, letting go, and trusting God for justice.


4. Money & Possessions

Fleshly Mind: “Get more, show more, spend more.”
👉 Example: Overspending on luxury to impress others.

Spiritual Mind: “Be a steward; use money for kingdom, family, and wise investments.”
👉 Example: Giving, saving, and building wealth with humility.


5. Success & Ambition

Fleshly Mind: Success = fame, power, control, or competition.
👉 Example: Compromising values to climb higher than others.

Spiritual Mind: Success = fulfilling God’s assignment and impacting lives.
👉 Example: Serving people with gifts, staying faithful, and measuring success by fruitfulness, not applause.



✅ Bottom line:

The fleshly mind looks at the seen, temporary, and selfish.

The spiritual mind looks at the unseen, eternal, and God-centered.

Sworn blessing is the end of all strifes (struggles) and sworn blessings don't answer to prayers. It only answer to obedience.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH 2025

TOPIC: VISION

MEMORISE:
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” - (Proverbs 29:18)

READ: HABAKKUK 2:1-3 (KJV)

1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.

2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

MESSAGE:
Today's memory verse says that where there is no vision, the people perish. The rich fool in Luke 12:15-21 died because he told his soul to rest and pursue nothing. A lack of vision kills; when you're pursuing a goal, your youth is renewed with each passing day. Sometime ago, I told some of my older friends that we are not old men because Joel 2:28 says that the old men shall dream dreams while the young ones will see visions. Since my older friends and I still have visions that we are pursuing, we are young.

Beloved, it is not enough to have a vision; you must also pursue it. Some people can talk so passionately about their vision today, but when you see them again three years from now, you will discover that they are still talking about the vision but have not taken any step to fulfil it. If you ask them why, they will give all sorts of excuses.

People who have a vision they truly believe in don't let anything stand in their way. Obstacles tremble when a man of vision approaches them. When God gave us the vision of the RCCG campground, we did not have the money, but that did not stop us from taking steps towards getting the land. We overcame that obstacle, and not long after that, another obstacle arose: there was no water in the camp that could support thousands of people. That also did not deter us, and we kept forging ahead. Before long, we had more than enough water. The reason many people haven't seen their visions come to pass is that they are not doing anything to fulfil them. To fulfil a vision, you have to make moves first, and when you do, God will carry you towards the vision. Only a fellow who pursues his or her vision will hear it speak. When God spoke to Habakkuk in today's Bible reading, He instructed him to write the vision so that at the appointed time, it would speak. When you start taking steps in the direction of the vision God has given you, your vision will speak, and many will hear it.

Has God shown you something? Get to work; don't give room for excuses. God wants to give your vision a voice that can speak life to nations, but until you do something about what you have seen, your vision will remain silent.

KEY POINT:
God is willing to carry you towards your vision. However, you need to make moves towards your vision.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: EZEKIEL 44-46

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

HYMNAL: 4 - TO THE WORK! TO THE WORK! WE ARE SERVANTS OF GOD

1 To the work! to the work! we are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.
Refrain:
Toiling on, toiling on,
Toiling on, toiling on:
Let us hope, let us watch,
And labor till the Master comes.

2 To the work! to the work! let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the weary be led;
In the cross and its banner our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

3 To the work! to the work! there is labor for all;
For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall;
And the name of Jehovah exalted shall be,
In the loud-swelling chorus, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

4 To the work! to the work! in the strength of the Lord,
And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward;
When the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be,
And we shout with the ransomed, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

When I picked up Rapport, I thought it would just be another book about communication—some tips on body language, maybe a few stories about persuasion. But Emily and Laurence Alison take it far deeper. They’ve spent decades studying high-stakes conversations—think interrogations, hostage negotiations, and critical interviews—and they distill those insights into principles that apply just as powerfully in everyday life. Reading it felt like unlocking the hidden mechanics of trust: how to connect with people authentically, even when the stakes are high, emotions are raw, or perspectives clash.

Here are ten valuable lessons I carried away:

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1. Rapport isn’t about charm—it’s about genuine connection.
The Alisons stress that real rapport isn’t trickery or surface-level friendliness. It’s built on empathy, trust, and respect. People can sense when you’re faking it.

2. Listening is your strongest tool.
In their research, the best communicators weren’t the ones talking the most, but the ones listening deeply. True listening doesn’t just capture words—it picks up tone, emotions, and what’s left unsaid.

3. Control is an illusion—collaboration works better.
In high-pressure situations, people who try to dominate or “win” conversations usually fail. The ones who succeed create space for collaboration, showing others they’re part of the solution.

4. Empathy opens doors that authority can’t.
Whether talking to a criminal suspect or a skeptical colleague, empathy disarms defenses. The Alisons show that acknowledging someone’s feelings—even without agreeing with them—creates room for dialogue.

5. Ask, don’t tell.
Rapport grows when we ask thoughtful, open questions instead of dictating or assuming. Questions invite people to share their perspective, which builds trust and uncovers truths we’d otherwise miss.

6. Adaptability is essential.
Every person, every conversation, every moment is different. The Alisons emphasize the importance of reading the situation and flexing your style rather than rigidly sticking to scripts or formulas.

7. Silence is powerful.
I realized how often I rush to fill silence. But the book shows that pauses can make people reflect, reveal more, and even calm down. Silence can be a bridge, not an awkward gap.

8. Rapport isn’t agreement—it’s understanding.
Building rapport doesn’t mean you endorse someone’s actions or views. It simply means you’re willing to meet them where they are, which is often the only path to real influence.

9. Pressure backfires.
The Alisons’ research shows that pushing, threatening, or cornering people usually makes them shut down. Patience and respect lead to far better outcomes, even in high-stakes interrogations.

10. Rapport is a skill, not a gift.
Perhaps the most encouraging lesson is that anyone can learn this. Building trust and influence isn’t about being naturally charismatic—it’s about practicing deliberate habits of empathy, listening, and adaptability.

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Reading Rapport gave me a new lens for conversations I used to dread—tough work meetings, disagreements with family, even moments when someone just needs to be heard. The Alisons taught me that the most powerful communicators aren’t the loudest or smartest in the room—they’re the ones who know how to make others feel safe, respected, and understood.

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Who is an Entrepreneur?

An entrepreneur is a person who identifies an opportunity, takes the initiative to create and organize a business or project, and assumes the financial risks in order to make a profit, solve a problem, or create value.

In simpler terms:
👉 An entrepreneur sees a need or gap.
👉 Comes up with an idea, product, or service.
👉 Organizes resources (money, people, tools, knowledge).
👉 Takes risks (because success is not guaranteed).
👉 Works to build and grow the business.

Key Traits of an Entrepreneur:

Innovative – brings new ideas or improves old ones.

Risk-taker – willing to take calculated risks.

Visionary – sees opportunities others may miss.

Resilient – learns from failure and keeps trying.

Value-driven – aims to create economic, social, or cultural impact.

For example, people like Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX), Aliko Dangote (Dangote Group), and Folorunsho Alakija (Famfa Oil) are entrepreneurs because they built businesses from ideas and opportunities.

Types of Entrepreneurs

1. Small Business Entrepreneur

Runs a local or small-scale business (shops, boutiques, restaurants, salons, etc.).

Goal: earn a living and support their family/community.

Example: a fashion designer in Lagos with her own boutique.

2. Scalable Startup Entrepreneur

Starts with a big vision to grow fast and reach global markets.

Usually seeks investors or venture capital.

Example: Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), or Paystack in Nigeria.

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3. Social Entrepreneur

Focuses on solving social, cultural, or environmental problems.

Money is important, but impact comes first.

Example: Tony Elumelu with the Tony Elumelu Foundation empowering African entrepreneurs.

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4. Innovative Entrepreneur

Creates something new and disruptive that changes the market.

Takes high risks but also has high rewards.

Example: Elon Musk with Tesla/SpaceX, Steve Jobs with Apple.

5. Hustler Entrepreneur

Works extremely hard, starting from little or nothing.

Driven by grind, persistence, and determination.

Example: Many Nigerian tech founders who started with almost no funding but built successful platforms.

6. Imitative (Copycat) Entrepreneur

Doesn’t invent, but copies or improves existing businesses.

Example: Someone creating a local “Uber for bikes” after seeing Uber succeed.

7. Researcher Entrepreneur

Doesn’t rush — spends a lot of time researching before starting.

Relies on data, facts, and analysis.

Example: A fintech founder who studies market failures before launching a solution.

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