OPEN HEAVENS 12 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL

 

OPEN HEAVENS 12 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL & COMMENTARY

TOPIC: MIGHTY WORKS

 

MEMORISE:

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
— Mark 9:23 (KJV)

READ: Mark 6:1-6 (KJV)

1 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.
2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
4 But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

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OPEN HEAVENS 12 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE

Jeremiah 32:19 tells us that the Almighty God is mighty in works. God loves doing mighty works. Unfortunately, however, in today's Bible reading, Jesus could not do mighty works in His hometown because of the people's unbelief. Unbelief or doubt will hinder a fellow from experiencing God's mighty works in his or her life. When they are absent, however, the fellow's life will reflect the mighty works of the Almighty God.

God delights in doing mighty works, and He seeks sons and daughters who will partner with Him to do them. He is on the lookout for men and women who will do greater works than the Lord Jesus Christ did while He was on earth. There is, however, the need to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ if you want to be eligible to do greater works (John 14:12).

Beloved, you don't need to attend a seminary or attain a particular position to do mighty works; all that is required is your faith. When it was almost time for Jesus to ascend into heaven, He commissioned His disciples to preach the gospel all over the world and told them about the mighty signs that would follow them. He told them that they had the power to cast out devils, speak with new tongues, take up serpents, and lay hands on the sick (Mark 16:15-18). The only thing that qualified them to do all these was for them to believe in Him.

Child of God, God wants to do mighty works through you. He wants to use you as His battle axe to destroy the works of darkness (Jeremiah 51:20), but you must believe in Him for this to happen. It is true that He is sovereign and can do whatever He pleases, but He wants you to have faith in Him so all things can be possible for you (Mark 9:23). Have you allowed unbelief to cheat you out of the mighty works that God wants to do in you and through you? If you have, ask for His mercy today. Fill your heart with His word because hearing God's word continually will grow your faith. Romans 10:17 says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. You must also flee from anything that will dampen your faith.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), and the marvellous things He has done for others and through others, He can do for you and through you. Only believe! Get up and work.

KEY POINT:
Dear Father, please do mighty works in my life and through me, in Jesus' name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Ecclesiastes 9-12

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HYMN 32: TO THE WORK! TO THE WORK! WE ARE SERVANTS OF GOD

Verse 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.

Chorus:
Toiling on, toiling on,
Toiling on, toiling on,
Let us hope, and trust, and watch, and pray,
And labor till the Master comes.

Verse 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!"

(Chorus)

Verse 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!"

(Chorus)

Verse 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!"

(Chorus)

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 12 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY

MEMORISE: Mark 9:23
This verse is Jesus' declaration on the power of faith. "If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." Daddy Adeboye anchors today's devotional on this text because it reveals that the only limiting factor in experiencing God's mighty works is not God's ability but your belief. The condition is not "if you are perfect," not "if you have a seminary degree," not "if you have prayed for twenty years." The condition is simply "if you believe."

BIBLE READING: Mark 6:1-6
This passage records Jesus' visit to His hometown of Nazareth. On the Sabbath, He began to teach in the synagogue. Many who heard Him were astonished, asking, "Where did this man get these things? What wisdom is given to Him?" But then they took offense at Him, saying, "Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?" Their familiarity with His earthly background blinded them to His divine identity. And the result was tragic: "He could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them." Daddy Adeboye uses this to show that unbelief is not a harmless weakness—it actively hinders the power of God.

The Tragedy of Nazareth: Where Jesus Could Not Do Mighty Works

1. Jesus Marveled at Their Unbelief
"Jeremiah 32:19 tells us that the Almighty God is mighty in works. God loves doing mighty works. Unfortunately, however, in today's Bible reading, Jesus could not do mighty works in His hometown because of the people's unbelief."

Consider the shock of this statement. What Jesus wanted to do was do mighty works, heal the sick, reveal His power, and be received as Messiah. What actually happened was He could do no mighty work, only a few sick folk were healed, His power was blocked by unbelief, and He was rejected as "the carpenter's son."

"Unbelief or doubt will hinder a fellow from experiencing God's mighty works in his or her life."

With faith, all things are possible (Mark 9:23), God delights to show Himself strong, the believer experiences the miraculous, and the impossible becomes possible. With unbelief, Jesus could do no mighty work (Mark 6:5), God marvels at the unbelief, the believer remains in the ordinary, and the possible becomes difficult. Mark 6:6 says, "And he marvelled because of their unbelief." The same Jesus who marveled at the centurion's great faith (Matthew 8:10) now marveled at Nazareth's great unbelief. Faith delights Him; unbelief amazes Him—but not in a good way.

2. Why Did Nazareth Reject Jesus?
The people of Nazareth knew Jesus too well—or so they thought. Their familiarity led them to conclude: "Is this not the carpenter?" He is just a worker; He cannot be the Messiah. "Is this not the son of Mary?" We know His mother; He is ordinary. "Are not His brothers and sisters here?" He grew up among us; there is nothing special. Their familiarity bred contempt. They could not see past the ordinary to recognize the divine. They had placed God in a box labeled "carpenter's son," and they could not get Him out.

The danger of familiarity is that you think you know all there is to know about God, you stop expecting miracles because you have "seen it all," you judge by outward appearances, and you limit God by your past experiences. The solution is to ask God to reveal Himself anew, cultivate fresh hunger and fresh expectation, walk by faith and not by sight, and believe that God can do what He has never done before.

God Is Looking for Partners to Do Mighty Works
"God delights in doing mighty works, and He seeks sons and daughters who will partner with Him to do them. He is on the lookout for men and women who will do greater works than the Lord Jesus Christ did while He was on earth."

John 14:12 says, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." What Jesus promised means that miracles, healings, and deliverance are not just for Jesus but for believers. "Greater works" through the Church means Jesus' works would expand globally. "Because I go unto my Father" means the Holy Spirit would empower believers.

"There is, however, the need to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ if you want to be eligible to do greater works (John 14:12)." Those eligible for greater works believe in Jesus, have faith in His name, and expect mighty works. Those not eligible do not believe, trust in self or other powers, and doubt that God still works miracles.

What Qualifies You for Mighty Works? Faith, Not Credentials
"Beloved, you don't need to attend a seminary or attain a particular position to do mighty works; all that is required is your faith."

What you do NOT need is a seminary degree, a pastoral title, years of theological training, or ordination by men. What you DO need is faith in Jesus, belief that He is who He says He is, trust in His power, and commission by the Holy Spirit.

"When it was almost time for Jesus to ascend into heaven, He commissioned His disciples to preach the gospel all over the world and told them about the mighty signs that would follow them. He told them that they had the power to cast out devils, speak with new tongues, take up serpents, and lay hands on the sick (Mark 16:15-18). The only thing that qualified them to do all these was for them to believe in Him."

Mark 16:15-18 declares, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature… And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."

Notice the qualification: "them that believe." Not "them that have doctorates." Not "them that hold high office." Not "them that have prayed for twenty years." Them that believe. The signs that follow believers include casting out devils, speaking with new tongues, taking up serpents, drinking deadly things without hurt, and laying hands on the sick so they recover. All of this is available to every believer. Not just pastors. Not just evangelists. Everyone who believes.

How Unbelief Cheats You Out of Mighty Works
"Child of God, God wants to do mighty works through you. He wants to use you as His battle axe to destroy the works of darkness (Jeremiah 51:20), but you must believe in Him for this to happen."

Jeremiah 51:20 says, "Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms." What God wants to make you is a battle axe to destroy darkness, a weapon of war in His hands, an instrument of mighty works. What unbelief does is leave you as a dull, unused tool, render you ineffective in spiritual battle, and cheat you out of your inheritance.

"It is true that He is sovereign and can do whatever He pleases, but He wants you to have faith in Him so all things can be possible for you (Mark 9:23)." God's sovereignty means He can do anything. God's requirement is that He chooses to work through faith. He is not limited by anything, yet He limits Himself by our unbelief (as in Nazareth). He is almighty, yet He partners with believers who believe.

"Have you allowed unbelief to cheat you out of the mighty works that God wants to do in you and through you? If you have, ask for His mercy today."

How to Grow Your Faith (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye's teaching, here is how to move from unbelief to the faith that unlocks mighty works:

1. Fill Your Heart with God's Word (Romans 10:17)
"Romans 10:17 says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

Faith comes from hearing the word of God, reading Scripture daily, listening to sound preaching, and meditating on God's promises. Faith does NOT come from feelings or emotions, human reasoning or philosophy, wishful thinking or positive confession without biblical foundation, or experiences alone (which can be deceptive). Commit to daily Bible reading. Not just scanning, but listening. The word you hear and receive produces faith.

2. Flee from Anything That Dampens Your Faith
"You must also flee from anything that will dampen your faith."

Faith dampeners include unbelieving companions whose doubt infects you (1 Corinthians 15:33), worldly entertainment that mocks miracles and ridicules supernatural faith, constant exposure to bad news that breeds fear and anxiety, and neglect of prayer and the word that starves faith. Flee from these. You cannot keep company with unbelief and expect to maintain strong faith.

3. Remember That Jesus Never Changes (Hebrews 13:8)
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), and the marvellous things He has done for others and through others, He can do for you and through you."

What Jesus did in the past—healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, calmed storms—He can do now. He still heals. Demons still flee at His name. Death still obeys His voice. Your storms still respond to His command. He has not changed. His power has not diminished. His willingness has not decreased. The only variable is your faith.

4. Get Up and Work
"Get up and work." Faith is not passive. Believing does not mean sitting and waiting. It means acting on what God has said. Passive "faith" says, "I believe God heals" but never prays for the sick, or "I believe God saves" but never witnesses, or "I believe God provides" but does nothing. Active faith lays hands on the sick and expects recovery, opens its mouth and shares the gospel, works diligently and trusts God for increase.

Warning: Do Not Let Familiarity Breed Contempt
The people of Nazareth missed their miracle because they thought they knew Jesus. They had seen Him grow up. They knew His trade. They knew His family. And because of that familiarity, they could not believe.

Your familiarity with church, Bible stories, or past experiences can become a danger. You may think, "I've been in church for years," and stop expecting fresh revelation. You may say, "I've heard this Bible story before," and stop expecting fresh revelation. You may conclude, "God hasn't done it for me yet," and assume He never will. You may think, "I know how God works," and limit Him to your past experiences. Do not let your history with God become a prison for your future. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever—but He is not predictable. He is not tame. He is always doing new things (Isaiah 43:19).

Conclusion: Your Prayer for Mighty Faith
Daddy Adeboye closes with a call to believe and to get up and work. Do not let unbelief cheat you. Do not let familiarity breed contempt. Believe. And watch God do mighty works through you.

Pray this:
"Lord Jesus, forgive me for every area of unbelief in my heart. Forgive me for the times I have limited You by my familiarity, my doubt, or my fear. Forgive me for being like Nazareth—astonished at Your wisdom but unwilling to believe that You could do mighty works through me. Today, I ask for mercy. Remove the unbelief that has cheated me out of my inheritance. Fill my heart with Your word. Let faith rise. I believe that all things are possible to me because I believe in You. I do not need a seminary degree or a title. I need only to believe. Use me as Your battle axe. Let the same signs that followed the early disciples follow me—casting out devils, healing the sick, preaching the gospel with power. I get up. I work. I believe. In Jesus' mighty name."

Action Steps:

1. The Unbelief Audit: Ask God to reveal any area where you have doubted His power or His willingness to work through you. Write it down. Confess it. Receive His mercy.

2. The Faith Diet: For the next 30 days, commit to feeding your faith daily: read one chapter of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) each day. As you read, say aloud: "This same Jesus is alive today. He can do this through me."

3. The Mighty Works Step: Identify one thing that God has been asking you to do that you have avoided because you felt unqualified. Do it this week. Lay hands on someone sick. Share your faith with someone. Act in faith. Get up and work.