OPEN HEAVENS FOR 6TH JUNE 2026
TOPIC: REJOICE ALWAYS
MEMORISE:
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. — Psalm 70:4
READ: Psalm 68:3-5 (KJV)
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
MESSAGE:
Beloved, the joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and this is one of the major reasons you should rejoice in Him always (Philippians 4:4).
No matter your current situation, if you think deeply about all that God has done for you, you will realise that you have more than enough to be joyful about. For example, if you currently have financial challenges but realise that you are enjoying divine health, you won't be under any medical restrictions on what you can or can't eat.
Many years ago, I had a friend who could only feed on milk because of a health condition. Yet, before he died, he had millions of dollars in his bank accounts.
As Christians, we have many blessings to rejoice over; however, we often take them for granted. You may not realise the value of breathing until you see someone struggling to breathe. Likewise, you may not see sleeping and waking up as a blessing until you hear stories of people who died in their sleep.
You may currently be facing numerous challenges and difficulties, but there is always a reason to rejoice.
Isaiah 54:1 encourages those who are yet to bear fruit to rejoice. This is because it is with joy that a fellow can draw water out of the wells of salvation (Isaiah 12:3). When God wanted to answer Hannah's prayer, He first ensured that her countenance was no longer sad (1 Samuel 1:18).
Satan's aim is to keep believers perpetually sorrowful, but when they choose to rejoice in the Lord always, they close the door to him.
In Habakkuk 3:18, the prophet said that he would rejoice in the Lord and joy in the God of his salvation. The Almighty God is the God of your salvation, meaning that you are assured of His salvation no matter what you face. This is another reason for you to rejoice in Him always.
When you skip to the end of a movie and see that the main character is still alive, you will not be troubled if you go back to watch a scene where he or she is facing a near-death situation. Instead of getting worried, you will be at rest because you have seen the end of the movie.
Child of God, God has assured you in His word that your end is peace (Psalm 37:37). Never give in to fear or anxiety; rather, rejoice in the Lord always because with Christ in you, a glorious end awaits you (Colossians 1:27).
KEY POINT:
Be intentional about rejoicing in the Lord at all times.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalms 1-8
HYMN 17: PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
To His feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Who like me His praise should sing?
Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,
Praise the everlasting King.Praise Him for His grace and favour
To our fathers in distress;
Praise Him, still the same forever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,
Glorious in His faithfulness.Fatherlike He tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame He knows;
In His hands He gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,
Widely as His mercy flows.Angels, help us to adore Him;
Ye behold Him face to face;
Sun and moon, bow down before Him,
Dwellers all in time and space.
Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,
Praise with us the God of grace.
About RCCG and Open Heavens
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a global Pentecostal denomination founded in 1952 by Reverend Josiah Akindayomi and now led by Pastor E. A. Adeboye as General Overseer. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, RCCG has spread to over 200 countries with millions of worshippers worldwide.
Open Heavens is the daily devotional of RCCG, written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. First published in 2003, it has become one of the most widely read daily devotionals in the world. Each edition includes a memory verse, Bible reading, message, prayer point, and hymn. The devotional is known for its practical, Bible-based teachings that address everyday Christian living, spiritual warfare, and faith.
The devotional for 6th June 2026 focuses on the command to rejoice always, drawing strength from the Lord regardless of circumstances.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
Based on Open Heavens 6th June 2026 – "Rejoice Always"
The Joy of the Lord: Your Non-Negotiable Strength
In today's devotional, Pastor Adeboye addresses a command that many believers struggle with: rejoice always. The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Without joy, you are weak. Joy is not a spiritual luxury for days when everything is going well; it is the very source of spiritual stamina.
The memory verse from Psalm 70:4 reveals that rejoicing is not optional for the seeker of God—it is a defining characteristic. Notice that the verse says "say continually"—rejoicing is not a one-time shout at the end of a testimony; it is a continuous declaration: "Let God be magnified." Joy is the language of those who have learned that God Himself, not just His gifts, is their true reward.
Pastor Adeboye quotes Philippians 4:4 – "Rejoice in the Lord always." Not sometimes. Not when the bank account is full or the marriage is peaceful. Always. This is not toxic positivity or denial of pain. It is a deliberate choice to anchor your emotional state in God's unchanging character rather than your fluctuating circumstances.
The Discipline of Counting Your Blessings
Pastor Adeboye gives a practical instruction: no matter your current situation, if you think deeply about all that God has done for you, you will realise that you have more than enough to be joyful about.
He illustrates this with a striking contrast. A friend of his could only feed on milk because of a health condition, yet he had millions of dollars in his bank accounts before he died. The man with millions could not enjoy a single meal. The man with financial struggles could eat freely. Each had something to envy in the other, and each had something to thank God for. The joyful Christian is the one who focuses on what they have, not on what they lack.
The devotional diagnoses a common spiritual disease: familiarity blindness. You may not realise the value of breathing until you see someone struggling to breathe. You may not see sleeping and waking up as a blessing until you hear stories of people who died in their sleep.
The devil's strategy is to make you so focused on what you don't have that you become blind to what you do have. A sorrowful Christian is an ineffective Christian. When you choose joy, you slam the door in Satan's face.
Biblical Foundations for Rejoicing in Hard Times
Isaiah 54:1 encourages those who are yet to bear fruit to rejoice. The barren woman has no child to hold, yet God commands her to sing. Why? Because joy precedes the miracle. It is with joy that a fellow can draw water out of the wells of salvation (Isaiah 12:3). You cannot draw water from a well with a heavy, bitter heart. The well of salvation is deep, but the rope of joy is what pulls the water up.
When God wanted to answer Hannah's prayer, He first ensured that her countenance was no longer sad (1 Samuel 1:18). The answer did not come before she changed her countenance. She changed her countenance by faith, and then God moved. Your persistent sadness may actually be blocking the very answer you are seeking.
Satan's aim is to keep believers perpetually sorrowful, but when they choose to rejoice in the Lord always, they close the door to him. A sorrowful Christian does not pray with faith, does not witness effectively, is easily offended, and gives the enemy a foothold. Rejoicing is not just self-help; it is spiritual warfare.
The Movie Theatre Principle: Seeing Your End From the Beginning
The prophet Habakkuk declared, "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation" (Habakkuk 3:18). The context of Habakkuk 3 is terrifying: economic collapse, agricultural disaster, and total financial ruin. Yet Habakkuk said, "I will rejoice." Not because of what he sees in the present, but because of Who he knows for eternity: the God of my salvation.
Pastor Adeboye gives a memorable illustration. When you skip to the end of a movie and see that the main character is still alive, you will not be troubled by a near-death scene. Instead of getting worried, you will be at rest because you have seen the end.
This is exactly what the Bible does for the believer. We have already read the last chapter. God has assured you in His word that your end is peace (Psalm 37:37). Your end is not disaster, abandonment, or defeat. Your end is peace. When you know the end, you can rejoice in the middle.
How to Rejoice Always
Practice gratitude as a discipline. Every day, write down three things you are grateful for—starting with breath, sleep, and salvation. Do this even on bad days.
Preach to yourself, not listen to yourself. When you feel sorrow rising, speak truth to your soul like David did: "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? Hope thou in God" (Psalm 42:5).
Change your countenance by faith. Like Hannah, you may not have the answer yet, but you can choose to stop looking sad. Lift your head. Eat your meal. Smile. Act as if you trust God even before you see the result.
Read the end of the book. When fear or anxiety attacks, remind yourself: "My end is peace. I have read the last chapter. I win in Christ Jesus."
Magnify God, not your problems. The memory verse says, "Let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified." Magnifying God means making Him bigger in your vision than your problem. You cannot focus on both at once.
Warning: Do Not Let Satan Steal Your Joy
Perpetual sorrow is not humility; it is a satanic trap. Some believers mistakenly think that being sad shows spiritual depth or sensitivity. They ask, "How can I rejoice when my situation is so bad?" But the Bible commands otherwise. Rejoicing is not pretending that problems don't exist. It is choosing to trust that God is bigger than your problems. A sorrowful Christian is a defeated Christian. A joyful Christian is a dangerous Christian—dangerous to the kingdom of darkness.
Conclusion
With Christ in you, a glorious end awaits you (Colossians 1:27). That glorious end is not a maybe; it is a certainty. Rejoice therefore, even now.
Key Point from the Devotional:
Be intentional about rejoicing in the Lord at all times.
Prayer Point (implied from the message):
Father, fill me with unshakable joy that is rooted in You, not in my circumstances.
Action Steps:
The gratitude alarm – set three alarms on your phone today. When each alarm rings, stop and name one thing you are grateful for that you usually take for granted.
The movie theatre declaration – every morning this week, say aloud: "I have read the last chapter. My end is peace. Whatever I face today, the conclusion is already written: I win in Christ Jesus."
Change your countenance challenge – identify one area where you have been persistently sad. Today, by faith, change your countenance. Smile. Thank God for the answer before you see it.
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