OPEN HEAVENS FOR 29TH JUNE 2026
TOPIC: FOCUS ON THE UNSEEN
MEMORISE:
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. — 2 Corinthians 4:18
READ: Hebrews 11:1-3 (KJV)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
MESSAGE:
Today's Bible reading makes us understand that everything on earth was framed by God's word. This means that the things which you can see were made from things that are unseen. This is why God wants His children to focus more on spiritual things than physical things.
In today's memory verse, Paul encourages us to fix our eyes on things which are not seen. Therefore, if you are going through a challenge, for example, instead of focusing only on what you can see physically, ask God to show you what is behind the challenge you are facing. Go to Him in prayers, and, like Rebekah did, ask Him, "If it be so, why am I thus?" (Genesis 25:22).
Whenever there is a challenge, many people waste their time focusing only on what they can see physically. However, if they go to God in prayers and ask that their eyes be opened to see the unseen, He will answer them and also guide them towards the right solution.
In Luke 15:11-32, Jesus told the parable of the prodigal son who wasted his inheritance by living irresponsibly in a faraway country. Before long, he began to be in want and struggled to make ends meet. Things got so bad that he thought of eating food that was meant for pigs because he had nothing to eat. When he came to the end of himself, however, he decided to return to his father, and all his problems disappeared instantly. He would have continued struggling and running in circles if he had not changed his focus by returning to his father.
Beloved, if you keep facing the same challenge or struggling with an issue, you might need a change of focus. You need to fix your gaze on your heavenly Father by calling on Him in prayer. It doesn't take God ages to answer prayers, but when your focus is in the wrong direction, you will not be able to see the provisions He has made for you to overcome whatever challenge you are facing.
All God wants you to do is to fix your gaze on Him so He can show you the path to your victory and release His blessings upon you. I pray that the Almighty God will help you to keep your gaze fixed on Him at all times, so you will be empowered to walk in total victory perpetually.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please help me to always fix my gaze on You so that I can walk in perpetual victory.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalms 141-150
HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES, CLEFT FOR ME
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.Not the labour of my hands
Can fulfil Thy law's demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears for ever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.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, Saviour, or I die.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.
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 29th June 2026 calls believers to shift their focus from the temporary, visible realm to the eternal, unseen realm where God is working.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
Based on Open Heavens 29th June 2026 – "Focus on the Unseen"
The Unseen Origin of All Things
In today's devotional, Pastor Adeboye draws from Hebrews 11:3, which reveals that everything visible—the earth, the stars, your circumstances—originated from the invisible. God spoke, and what was unseen became seen. The things which you can see were made from things that are unseen. This means that the physical world is not ultimate reality; it is a manifestation of a deeper, spiritual reality.
This is why God wants His children to focus more on spiritual things than physical things. If the visible came from the invisible, then the invisible is more real, more powerful, and more permanent than what you can touch, see, or measure. To focus only on the physical is to focus on the effect while ignoring the cause.
The memory verse from 2 Corinthians 4:18 draws a sharp contrast: the seen things are "temporal"—they have an expiration date. Your sickness will not last forever. Your financial struggle will pass. Your heartbreak will heal. But the unseen things—God's love, His covenant, His power, His promises—are "eternal." They never fade, never fail, never end.
How to Handle Challenges: Look Beyond the Seen
If you are going through a challenge, instead of focusing only on what you can see physically, ask God to show you what is behind the challenge you are facing. The natural response is to focus on the problem, complain about the circumstances, try to fix it with human wisdom, and get stuck in the seen. The faith response is to ask God for revelation, pray about the circumstances, seek divine understanding, and look for the unseen purpose.
Go to Him in prayers, and, like Rebekah did, ask Him, "If it be so, why am I thus?" (Genesis 25:22). Rebekah was pregnant with twins (Jacob and Esau), and the children struggled within her womb. She did not just accept the discomfort; she went to inquire of the Lord. She asked "why." Do not accept confusion. Do not settle for ignorance. Ask for revelation.
Whenever there is a challenge, many people waste their time focusing only on what they can see physically. However, if they go to God in prayers and ask that their eyes be opened to see the unseen, He will answer them and also guide them towards the right solution.
The Prodigal Son: A Change of Focus Changed Everything
In Luke 15:11-32, the prodigal son wasted his inheritance in a faraway country and became destitute. Things got so bad that he thought of eating food meant for pigs. But when he came to the end of himself, he decided to return to his father, and all his problems disappeared instantly. He would have continued struggling and running in circles if he had not changed his focus by returning to his father.
The prodigal son did not need more money, more food, or better circumstances. He needed a change of focus. He needed to stop looking at his problem and start looking toward his father. When he did, his problems did not gradually improve—they disappeared instantly.
The Danger of Wrong Focus
If you keep facing the same challenge or struggling with an issue, you might need a change of focus. When the same problem keeps recurring, it may mean you are stuck in a cycle of natural thinking. When you pray but see no change, your eyes may be on the problem, not the Solution. When you feel like you are running in circles, you are focused on the seen, not the unseen.
You need to fix your gaze on your heavenly Father by calling on Him in prayer. It doesn't take God ages to answer prayers, but when your focus is in the wrong direction, you will not be able to see the provisions He has made for you to overcome whatever challenge you are facing.
The provisions are already made. The solution is already prepared. The answer is already waiting. But if your focus is in the wrong direction—looking at the seen rather than the unseen—you will walk right past your miracle.
How to Fix Your Gaze on the Unseen
First, deliberately redirect your gaze. "Looking" in 2 Corinthians 4:18 is an active, intentional choice. Instead of looking at the size of the problem, look at the greatness of your God. Instead of looking at the impossibility of the situation, look at the promise of His word. Instead of looking at what you have lost, look at what He has prepared.
Second, pray the Rebekah prayer. When you do not understand what is happening, go to God and ask: "Lord, if it be so, why am I thus?"
Third, return to the Father like the prodigal son. If you have wandered far in your focus—fixated on the world, on your problems, on your own efforts—repent and return. Fix your gaze on your heavenly Father. He is not far away. He is waiting.
Fourth, measure everything by eternity, not by time. Before you react to any situation, ask: Will this matter in 100 years? In eternity? If not, do not let it steal your focus from what is eternal.
Fifth, feed your faith with the unseen. Read Scripture (the unseen word that frames reality). Pray (communication with the unseen God). Worship (entering the unseen realm of His presence). Fellowship with believers (the invisible bond of the Spirit).
Conclusion
Pastor Adeboye prays that the Almighty God will help you to keep your gaze fixed on Him at all times, so you will be empowered to walk in total victory perpetually. Do not let the seen steal your focus. Look beyond. Look to the unseen.
Prayer Point from the Devotional:
Father, please help me to always fix my gaze on You so that I can walk in perpetual victory.
Action Steps
The focus audit – identify one area where you have been looking only at the seen (a recurring problem, a stubborn challenge). Ask: What would I see if I looked at the unseen realm in this situation? What is God doing behind the scenes?
The Rebekah prayer – set aside 15 minutes today to pray specifically about a situation you do not understand. Ask God: "Lord, if it be so, why am I thus?" Wait silently for His answer. Write down what He reveals.
The eternal perspective practice – for the next seven days, before you react to any difficult situation, pause and ask: Will this matter in eternity? If the answer is no, refuse to let it steal your peace or your focus.
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