RCCG Open Heavens 29 July 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – THE LAKE OF FIRE
Topic: THE LAKE OF FIRE
Memorise:
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
— Revelation 20:15 (KJV)
Read: Revelation 21:8, 26-27 (KJV)
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.
27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
RCCG Open Heavens 29 July 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
I was shocked when I heard someone say several years ago that he was preparing to go to hell. He even said that he wanted to take my Father in the Lord, me, and one other person along with him. The most shocking thing was that the individual who made that statement was a senior minister in the church at that time.
Today's Bible reading lists the types of people who are already preparing to make the lake of fire their home. These people probably know God and have seen His mighty works at different times; however, they still choose to live a lifestyle that opposes His ways. I may not be able to talk about each of the types of people elaborately here, but I will comment on some of them below.
There are people who are too afraid to bear God's name; therefore, they deny Him before men. In Matthew 10:33, Jesus said that He will also deny such people in the presence of His Father. There are also those who refer to themselves as atheists. They claim not to believe that God exists, whereas it is untrue because they know deep within themselves that He exists. He calls out to them every now and then, and they can feel Him reaching out to them. However, they choose not to believe in Him. They don't even want to hear God's word or study it because they just don't want to believe. There are also those who do abominable things, those who murder, and those who are sexually immoral. All such people who have chosen such lifestyles will go to hell if they refuse to repent. Regardless of how saintly they may appear, their final home is in the lake of fire. Likewise, those who outrightly serve the devil, such as witches and wizards, cultists, and those who belong to associations that engage in evil acts, will also end up in the lake of fire. Lastly, liars will also suffer the same fate and end up in the lake of fire.
Beloved, I want you to honestly evaluate your life. If you discover that you fall into any of the categories of people listed in today's Bible reading, I urge you to repent now and change your lifestyle because the lake of fire is a place of unending sorrow. I pray that when Jesus comes back to the earth, you and I will enter into paradise with Him, in Jesus' name.
Key Point:
Do everything to ensure that you do not end up in the lake of fire.
Bible in One Year:
Isaiah 50-52
Hymn 33: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah!
Verse 1:
Guide me, O 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 till I want no more.
Verse 2:
Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
Verse 3:
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee.
Open Heavens Devotional 29 July 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer warns you to flee from the lake of fire. No church position, no miracles seen, and no outward piety can save you if your lifestyle matches the eight categories destined for eternal punishment.
Major Keywords: Lake of fire, second death, Book of Life, unrepentant sin, fearful, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, whoremongers, sorcerers, idolaters, liars.
Commentary Summary:
The Shocking Warning: A senior minister once declared he was preparing for hell. This proves that church position does not guarantee heaven. Knowing God and seeing miracles does not save you if you continue in sin.
The Eight Categories: Revelation 21:8 lists those whose portion is the lake of fire: the fearful (deny Christ), unbelieving (reject God despite knowledge), abominable (practice detestable things), murderers (hate or kill), whoremongers (sexually immoral), sorcerers (occult involvement), idolaters (worship anything but God), and liars (habitual deception).
The Surprise of Lying: Lying is listed alongside murder. God does not distinguish "small" sins from "big" ones—all sin leads to the lake of fire without repentance.
The Urgent Call: Examine yourself honestly. If you fall into any category, repent now. Do not delay. The lake of fire is real, eternal, and unending sorrow.
Key Truth: Your name must be written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Nothing defiling, abominable, or false will enter the New Jerusalem. Only those who repent and believe in Jesus will be saved.
Reference to Theme: This message warns that the lake of fire is the final destination for all who refuse to repent and turn from sin. It is a call to self-examination, repentance, and faith in Jesus, whose blood can wash away every sin and write your name in the Book of Life.
Action Steps:
The Self-Examination: Go through the eight categories in Revelation 21:8. Be brutally honest. Are you guilty of any? If yes, do not wait. Confess and repent today.
The Book of Life Check: Ask yourself: If I died today, would my name be found in the Book of Life? If you are not sure, settle it today. Surrender your life to Jesus fully.
The Lifestyle Change: Identify one sin from the list that you have been tolerating. Commit to cutting it off completely today. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Today.
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