RCCG Tree of Life, Maryland

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Beloved, are you facing any difficult situation? Are you in dire need of resources, help, or a change in the circumstances surrounding your life? Do not despair or complain; rather, give God thanks. Pastor Adeboye

06/18/2026

Beloved, you have a lot to thank God for, and living a life of thanksgiving makes you quick to recognise God’s goodness in your life. Pastor Adeboye

06/18/2026

OPEN HEAVENS*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

DATE:THURSDAY, 18TH JUNE 2026

*THEME: ALWAYS THANK GOD*

*MEMORISE:*
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High: Psalm 92:1.

*BIBLE READING: MATTHEW 15:30-38*

30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:

31 Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

32 Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

33 And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

34 And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

35 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.

36 And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

37 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.

38 And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.

*MESSAGE:*
Years ago, a very wealthy man came to see me and said that he was having trouble sleeping. He also said he was told that if I prayed for him, the problem would be solved. He added that he would give me 14 houses if I prayed for him, and the problem was solved. Of course, he didn’t need to offer me his houses for me to pray for him, but his desperation to be able to sleep made him say so.

Being able to sleep is one of the many divine blessings that are often taken for granted until one can no longer sleep or sees people who can’t.

Beloved, you have a lot to thank God for, and living a life of thanksgiving makes you quick to recognise God’s goodness in your life. Even amid challenges, when you are thankful, you will find many reasons to praise God. You will be quick to acknowledge that God is the reason things are not worse. You will also be confident that God is working things out in your favour (Romans 8:28).

When people thank God, He opens the windows of heaven to pour out His blessings upon them. In today’s Bible reading, there were 4,000 hungry men, besides women and children, with Jesus and His disciples.

Jesus had compassion on them and wanted to feed them; so, He asked His disciples to tell Him how much food they had. They replied that they had only seven loaves of bread and a few fishes.

Despite the obvious inadequacy of the food to feed thousands of people, Jesus gave thanks, broke the bread, and handed them to His disciples to share among the multitude. His first response to the scarcity of resources was to give thanks. Jesus’ heart of gratitude opened the windows of heaven for multiplication, and suddenly, the food that was too little to feed the multitude multiplied so much that everyone was filled, and they were left with seven baskets of leftovers.

Beloved, are you facing any difficult situation? Are you in dire need of resources, help, or a change in the circumstances surrounding your life? Do not despair or complain; rather, give God thanks.

Despair or complaints will not multiply the little you have; however, thanksgiving will give you access to the miraculous. I pray that the Lord will open your eyes to see His grace at work in every facet of your life and help you to cultivate a heart of genuine gratitude, in Jesus’ name.

*KEY POINT:*
Giving thanks to God releases the miraculous.

*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:*
Psalms 73-77.

*AUTHOR:*
PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

*HYMN 17 - PRAISE MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN*

1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!

4 Angels, help us to adore him;
you behold him face to face.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace!

Good Morning.

06/18/2026

RCCG America convention. 1st day. Good blessed you!

06/17/2026

Parents must let God guide them in how to raise the children He has entrusted to their care. Pastor Adeboye

06/17/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026.

TOPIC: CHILDREN BELONG TO GOD

MEMORISE
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: And the fruit of the womb is his reward. - (Psalm 127:3)

READ: Judges 13:6-14 (KJV)

6 Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:

7 But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.

8 Then Manoah intreated the Lord, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God which thou didst send come again unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born.

9 And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again unto the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her.

10 And the woman made haste, and ran, and shewed her husband, and said unto him, Behold, the man hath appeared unto me, that came unto me the other day.

11 And Manoah arose, and went after his wife, and came to the man, and said unto him, Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman? And he said, I am.

12 And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?

13 And the angel of the Lord said unto Manoah, Of all that I said unto the woman let her beware.

14 She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.

MESSAGE

Many years ago, when my children were still little, one of them fell terribly ill. We had already made Jesus our Great Physician, so whenever anyone fell sick in our family, we would simply pray, and God would heal the fellow. In this instance, however, I prayed to God, worshipped Him, and did everything I knew to do for the boy's health to be restored, but he did not get better. In my frustration, I asked, "Lord, why have You refused to heal my son?" and God responded, "He is your son; why don't you heal him yourself?" I immediately realised my mistake and said, "I'm sorry, Lord, he is Your son; please heal Your son." Within an hour, the boy was back on his feet, playing around.

Parents do not own their children; they are only caretakers. Children are gifts from God, so the owner of children is God Himself (Psalm 127:3); therefore, they are to be taken care of according to His will. Parents who fail to realise that their children belong to God will tend to raise them contrary to His plan. When an angel appeared to Manoah and his wife to tell them that they would give birth to a son, Manoah asked a crucial question that every parent should ask about the children God gives them:
..How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him? - (Judges 13:12)

Manoah understood that the child they were about to give birth to was from God and belonged to Him. He knew that he was limited as a person in knowing the best way to teach and nurture the child. After asking the crucial question above, the angel gave him and his wife specific instructions on what to avoid during her pregnancy, and how to raise the child after birth.

Parents should not lean on their understanding when raising children. They should not try to raise the children God has committed into their care the way others are doing it, because He has customised instructions for raising every child. If you are a parent, ask God to show you how He wants you to raise His child(ren) in your custody. Furthermore, don't be tempted to own the child(ren) God has put in your care. Always involve Him in your decisions concerning His child(ren), and He will help you to raise them to fulfil His purpose for their lives, in Jesus' name.

KEY POINT
Parents must let God guide them in how to raise the children He has entrusted to their care.

AUTHOR: Pastor E. A. Adeboye

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Psalms 69 - 72

HYMN 28 - GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH

1. Guide me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy powerful
hand: Bread of heaven! Bread of heaven! Feed me now and evermore (2ce).

2. Open Thou the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream
doth flow: Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey
through: Song deliverer! Song deliverer! Be Thou still my strength and shield (2ce).

3. If I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside: Bear me through the swelling torrent, Land me safe on Canaan's side: Songs of praises! Songs of praises! I will ever give to Thee (2ce).

4. Saviour, come! We long to see thee, long to dwell with thee above and to know in full communion, all the sweetness of Thy love. Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus! Take thy waiting people home (2ce).

06/17/2026

Topic: The importance of unity
Bible texts: Matthew 12 vs 22-26

06/16/2026

*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

DATE :*TUESDAY 16TH JUNE 2026*

THEME: *THE LIVING DEAD*

*MEMORISE:*
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. *PSALM 16:8*

BIBLE READING *: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:24-26*

24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.

*MESSAGE:*
*In John 6:53,* Jesus Christ said *that only those who partake of His flesh and blood will have life in them.* This implies that *anyone who does not accept Him as his or her Lord and Saviour is as good as dead.*

Such people may seem to be alive, but really, *there is no life in them,* and it would be correct to refer to them as the *‘living dead’*.

As we see in today’s Bible reading, Jesus Christ instituted *the Lord’s Supper,* also known as the *Holy Communion,* to illustrate the eating of His flesh and drinking of His blood *He shared bread and wine with His disciples that night, describing it as the new covenant in His blood.* Partaking of the flesh and blood of Jesus *gives us life as Christians,* and this is why the *Holy Communion is such a powerful meal.*

The Lord Jesus also commanded His disciples to continue having the meal in remembrance of Him until His return. So, as often as we believers partake of the Holy Communion, *we bring the sacrifice of our Lord and Saviour to remembrance.*

This has several benefits for us believers, one of which is that *it helps us to keep Him before us at all times.* This means that as a believer, when Christ is always before you, *satan has no chance to attack you.*

As we see in today’s memory verse, David said that *he had set the Lord always before him, and because He was at his right hand, he would not be moved.* This was the confidence David had that *nothing could shake him since the Lord was always before him.*

When you partake of the Holy Communion often and worthily, *you will be secured from evil and surrounded by favour* because the Lord will always be before you.

Apart from those who do not partake of the flesh and blood of Jesus, those who do so while wallowing in sin can also be referred to as the *‘living dead.* This is because, as they partake of the Holy Communion, God is right before them, and they incur His wrath because they are living in sin.

This can also make such persons sickly and even cost them their lives *1 Corinthians 11:29-30.*

Beloved, don’t be among the *‘living dead’*. Accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour if you haven’t, stay away from sin, and always make the best of the privilege to sit at the Lord’s table as often as you can.

KEY POINT:
*Those who reject the sacrifice of Jesus are the living dead.*

*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:*
*PSALMS 62-68*

*PAST. ENOCK A ADEBOYE*
AUTHOR

*HYMN 23: ALL TO JESUS, I SURRENDER*

1 All to Jesus I surrender
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
*REFRAIN:*

*I surrender all.*
*I surrender all:*
*All to Thee, my blessed saviour*
*I surrender all*

2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet l bow;
Worldly pleasures all forsaken.
Take me, Jesus, take me now.

3 All to Jesus I surrender.
Lord, I give myself to Thee; Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

4 All to Jesus I surrender,
Now I feel the sacred flame
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His name!

06/15/2026

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE*

*DATE: MONDAY 15TH JUNE 2026*

*TOPIC: BE RICH IN GOOD WORKS*

MEMORIZE:
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)

BIBLE READING:
1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19

17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life

MESSAGE:
I once spent the night in the house of a wealthy man, and he invited me to stay for breakfast.

When I got to the dining table, I was presented with a variety of dishes to choose from. There were so many options that I became overwhelmed and began to long for the simplicity of the meals in my house.

Beloved, I have spent a little over 80 years in this world, and I have realised that it takes really simple things to truly enjoy life.

It is good to be wealthy; however, if people make their material possessions the focus of their lives to the extent that even regular things in their lives become complicated, it can lead to depression.

In today's Bible reading, Paul urged Timothy to tell those who were rich in the church he was overseeing not to be high-minded but to be rich in good works. God doesn't give people wealth so they can flaunt it; He blesses people with wealth so they can be good stewards of His resources. Any fellow who hoards what God has given him or her will not enjoy happiness because it is always more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).

God wants His children to be rich in good works. He wants them to be like the women in Luke 8:2-3 who used their resources to minister to Jesus and advance His earthly ministry. The blessings that God has given to you should be used to bless others.

No matter how big your house is, you cannot sleep in all the rooms in it at the same time. No matter how rich you are, it will be foolish to wash your hands with oil instead of water because you will only be causing trouble for yourself.

Life is simple; it should not be complicated in the process of trying to flaunt wealth. Many people have fallen into a state of depression because they allowed their wealth to distract them from the simplicity of life.

Beloved, the only way the wealth God blesses you with can truly make you happy is when you are rich in good works like feeding the poor, supporting missionaries on mission fields, building churches, and expanding God's kingdom in whatever way you can.

Therefore, rather than spending your money on the most expensive things you can get, use it to make an impact for God's kingdom in the world.

REFLECTION:
Are you rich in good works?

BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR:
PSALMS 56 - 61

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMNAL 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS
1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek; For no one mark'd an angry word, That ever heard Him speak.

2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer; Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find That He, though persecuted was To anyone unkind.

4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good; So that of me it may be said
"He hath done what he could."

5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all, "Let little children come to Me;" I would obey the call.

6. But oh I'm not like Jesus,
As anyone may see; o gentle Saviour, send Thy grace, And make me like to Thee.