Today’s Open Heaven devotional invites us into a countercultural posture, one where God is not merely included in our plans but placed at the very center of them. Whether you are navigating scarcity, weighing your priorities, or simply trying to stay anchored in a noisy world, this message speaks directly to your moment. Pastor E.A. Adeboye draws on timeless stories of faith to show that choosing God first is never a loss, it is always the doorway to supernatural provision and distinction. Settle in, open your heart, and let today’s word recalibrate your compass.
Open Heaven for July 25, 2026
Topic: Put Jesus First
Devotional: Open Heaven (RCCG)
Date: 2026-07-25
Bible reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16 (KJV)
Memory verse: I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. – Psalm 16:8 (KJV)
One of the ways that believers can preserve and maintain their position as children of God is by putting Him first in everything. In Genesis 22:1-18, God tested Abraham to find out who was more important in his life: God’s gift to him (Isaac) or the Giver of the gift (God). He asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, and he passed the test. Abraham put God first and chose to obey Him. He knew that the God who quickened his dead body to bear a son could also raise his son from death (Hebrews 11:17-19). When he passed the test, the Almighty God made a promise to multiply him exceedingly, and today, Abraham’s seed can be found everywhere. When you put God first, He will single you out for mighty miracles.
In today’s Bible reading, a man of God met a widow and asked her for food. The widow responded that all she had was just enough for her and her son to make one last meal before they die. However, she eventually gave up the meal to feed the prophet, and for the rest of the famine, she and her son didn’t suffer hunger. In Luke 4:25-26, the Bible tells us that there were many widows in the land of Israel whom Elijah could have been sent to at that time. However, I believe that God singled her out for an unending supply because He knew that she would put Him first.
One way to put God first in your life is to give Him your firstfruits. I find it surprising when some people struggle to offer their firstfruits to God. In Proverbs 3:9-10, God says that when you honour Him with your firstfruits, your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. You cannot put God first in your finances and experience scarcity or lack. Just do as God has said and leave the rest to Him.
Another way to put God first is to make His priorities your priority. One of the most important things to God is the salvation of souls. In Luke 19:10, Jesus said that He came to seek and save the lost. Winning souls and making disciples are important to God; therefore, they should be important to you also. Beloved, tell others about Jesus today, and become actively involved in their spiritual growth. Go the extra mile to ensure that someone else follows Jesus, and the Almighty God will single you out for His marvelous miracles.
Source: Open Heaven (RCCG), official devotional
Open Heaven Prayer Points for Today
These Open Heaven prayer points for today are original PrayerPrompt content, declarations and a reflection to turn today’s message into prayer.
Prayer Points
- Lord, expose every area of my life where I have quietly placed something or someone above You, and grant me the courage to rearrange my priorities around Your will.
- Father, like Abraham who trusted You with his most treasured gift, teach me to hold every blessing with an open hand, knowing You are the Giver and You are enough.
- God of provision, I pray for every believer facing a 'last meal' season, let supernatural supply break through their scarcity just as it did for the widow of Zarephath.
- Lord, cultivate in me a genuine hunger to see souls come to know You, and open doors today for me to share Your love with someone who is spiritually searching.
- Holy Spirit, help me to honour You with the firstfruits of my time, talent, and treasure, not out of obligation, but out of deep trust in Your faithfulness.
- Father, I ask for the grace to make Your priorities my daily agenda. Where my goals have crowded out Your purposes, redirect my focus and energy.
- Lord, single me out for Your marvellous miracles, not because I am worthy, but because I choose to seek Your kingdom above all else, just as You have promised.
- God, strengthen my consistency in putting You first, especially in seasons when obedience feels costly. Let my faith be anchored in who You are, not in what I can see.
Declarations
- I declare that God is first in my finances, my relationships, my time, and my future, His kingdom takes priority over every other agenda in my life.
- I declare that because I honour God with what He has given me, supernatural provision and overflow are active realities in my household.
- I declare that I am set apart for divine distinction, God singles me out for miracles because I choose obedience over convenience and the Giver over His gifts.
- I declare that winning souls is not optional for me; I carry a genuine burden for the lost and I will act on it with boldness and compassion today.
- I declare that I shall not be shaken, because the Lord is constantly before me, my stability is not rooted in circumstances but in His unchanging presence.
Reflection
Take sixty seconds today to audit one practical area, your morning routine, your spending, your conversations, and ask honestly: does God come first here, or does He get the leftovers? Identify one small, concrete act of surrender in that area and do it before the day ends. Obedience does not always begin with a grand gesture; sometimes it begins with one quiet, deliberate choice that says, ‘Lord, You are more important than this.’
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