RCCG Open Heavens 4 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboy

 

RCCG Open Heavens 4 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – HE WHO THINKS HE STANDS II

Topic: HE WHO THINKS HE STANDS II

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Pastor EA Adeboye Prophetic Word

Memorise:

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
— Psalm 139:23-24 (KJV)

Read: Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV)

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

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RCCG Open Heavens 4 August 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

It is one thing to stand for Jesus, and it is another to keep standing for Him until the end. To stand in Christ until the end requires God's help (Jude 1:24), and you must consistently enquire from Him to know how you are standing.

2 Corinthians 10:18 says: "For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth."

Many people commend themselves based on their own standards, when, in truth, they have already fallen. God knows those who are still standing in Him; His foundation is sure and He will not allow anyone build falsehood upon it (2 Timothy 2:19).

Today's Bible reading tells us that on the last day, many people will approach God with confidence, thinking that they ought to be in heaven, but He will send them back and call them workers of iniquity. They will try to defend themselves using their own standards of judgment, which may include the wonderful works they did in God's name, but they will still be rejected.

Prophet Isaiah thought he was standing for God until he visited God's throne room and realised that he was a man of unclean lips (Isaiah 6:5).

Beloved, never assume that you are standing in Christ; consistently examine yourself by His standards to ensure that you are still in the faith. You can do this by constantly weighing your actions and attitudes against God's word. For example, how do you react when you are addressed in a manner you consider disrespectful? When people praise you, do you enjoy their praises and bask in pride, or are you quick to redirect them to God, the giver of the gifts you are being praised for? When there is an opportunity to serve, do you avoid it and demand to be served because of your position and achievements, or do you quickly humble yourself, as Jesus did, to serve others? Would you rather have things your way all the time or allow the Holy Spirit to have His way? God's word is the mirror with which you can always check whether you are standing in Him or not.

James 1:23-25 urges us not to be hearers of God's word alone, but also doers. Don't be like a man who sees his blemishes in the mirror and fails to correct them. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the areas you are not walking as uprightly as He desires, so that you can make necessary adjustments immediately.

Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to stand in You until the very end.

Bible in One Year:
Jeremiah 4-5

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Hymn 8: I Need Thee Every Hour

Verse 1:
I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Chorus:
I need Thee, O I need Thee,
Every hour I need Thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

Verse 2:
I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

(Chorus)

Verse 3:
I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

(Chorus)

Verse 4:
I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

(Chorus)

Verse 5:
I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.

(Chorus)

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Open Heavens Devotional 4 August 2026 Commentary

Theme: The Burden Bearer commands you to examine yourself constantly, not by your own standards but by God's Word. Many who seem to stand will be rejected because they relied on their own works rather than genuine relationship and obedience.

Major Keywords: Self-examination, standing firm, God's approval, heart search, Matthew 7:21-23, workers of iniquity, doers of the Word.

Commentary Summary:

• Standing is Not Enough: You must keep standing until the end. Many who prophesied, cast out demons, and did mighty works will be rejected because they were "workers of iniquity." Outward activity does not guarantee inward obedience.

• Self-Commendation is Dangerous: 2 Corinthians 10:18 warns that commendation must come from God, not from yourself. You may think you are standing, but God sees the heart. Isaiah thought he was righteous until he saw God's holiness and cried, "I am undone!"

• Examine Yourself by the Word: God's Word is the mirror. It reveals blemishes that you cannot see. Use it to check your reactions to disrespect, praise, opportunities to serve, and submission to the Holy Spirit.

• Key Truth: Do not be a hearer only; be a doer. Self-examination must lead to immediate correction. Pray daily: "Search me, O God, and know my heart."

Reference to Theme: This message, HE WHO THINKS HE STANDS II, emphasizes that you cannot trust your own judgment about your spiritual state. You must invite God to search you, measure yourself by His Word, and obey what you see. Only then will you stand until the end.

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Action Steps:

1. The Self-Examination Audit: Answer the four questions Daddy Adeboye posed this week:

   • How do I react when disrespected?

   • How do I respond to praise?

   • Do I serve or demand to be served?

   • Do I want my way or the Holy Spirit's way?
     Write down your honest answers. Make adjustments where needed.

2. The Mirror Check: Pick one area of your life this week where you have been a hearer but not a doer. Apply God's word to that area immediately.

3. The Daily Search: For the next 30 days, pray Psalm 139:23-24 every morning. Invite God to show you what you cannot see. Let Him search you.

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