RCCG Open Heavens 5 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

 

RCCG Open Heavens 5 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – BE OPEN TO FEEDBACK

Topic: BE OPEN TO FEEDBACK

 

RCCG Open Heavens

Memorise:

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
— Proverbs 1:5 (KJV)

Read: Acts 18:24-28 (KJV)

24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

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RCCG Open Heavens 5 August 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

In Yorubaland, where I come from, the elders have an adage that says, "The lantern cannot see its own bottom." What they mean by this saying is that, no matter how knowledgeable a fellow is, there are areas in the fellow's life that will be hidden from his or her view. This is why you must be willing to receive feedback from others who can see you more objectively than you can see yourself.

In Revelation 3:15-17, the Lord said that some people, according to their own judgment, believed they had everything going well for them because they were rich and appeared not to lack anything; however, by His own standards, they were wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked. If a person is too proud to receive feedback, people will see the fellow walking towards a ditch and leave him or her to fall into it. Proverbs 24:6 says that in the multitude of counsellors, there is safety. People who are open to corrections and feedback tend to escape many troubles, while those who think they know it all often stumble into avoidable problems.

Jesus is described as the wisdom and power of God in 1 Corinthians 1:24, yet when He came to earth, He sat under teachers, listening to them and asking them questions (Luke 2:46-47), and the Bible recorded that He grew in wisdom (Luke 2:52). He was also open to feedback, as we see in Matthew 16:13-16, where He asked His disciples to tell Him what other men, and even they themselves think of Him.

In today's Bible reading, Apollos was already an established teacher of the word before he met Aquila and Priscilla. When they heard him teach, however, they recognised that he needed further insight and knowledge of God's word. As a result, they took him aside to expound the way of the Lord to him more perfectly. Submitting to their mentorship and feedback helped Apollos become a better teacher of the word, who mightily proved to the Jews through the Scriptures that Jesus is the Saviour.

Beyond submitting to mentors and being open to learning and growth, how a fellow receives and processes feedback will determine whether he or she will grow or remain stagnant. Beloved, if you want to grow in wisdom, you must be willing to humble yourself to listen and learn from others. You should also ask the Holy Spirit for guidance at all times. I pray you will continue to grow in wisdom and favour before God and man, in Jesus' name.

Reflection:
Are you open to learning from others and receiving feedback?

Bible in One Year:
Jeremiah 6-8

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Hymn 59: I Want to Be Like Jesus

Verse 1:
I want to be like Jesus,
So humble, kind, and true;
I want to be like Jesus
In all I say and do.

Chorus:
I want to be like Jesus,
I want to be like Jesus,
I want to be like Jesus,
In all I say and do.

Verse 2:
I want to be like Jesus,
My Savior and my Friend;
I want to be like Jesus
Until my life shall end.

(Chorus)

Verse 3:
I want to be like Jesus,
So gentle and so mild;
I want to be like Jesus,
A pure and holy child.

(Chorus)

Verse 4:
I want to be like Jesus,
For He is all to me;
I want to be like Jesus
Throughout eternity.

(Chorus)

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Open Heavens Devotional 5 August 2026 Commentary

Theme: The Burden Bearer requires teachability and openness to feedback for continued growth. No one is above learning; even Jesus grew in wisdom and received input from others.

Major Keywords: Be open to feedback, teachability, receive correction, Apollos and Priscilla, blind spots, humility, learning.

Commentary Summary:

• The Lantern Cannot See Its Own Bottom: You have blind spots that others can see. Pride will keep you from receiving the correction you need. The wise listen, increase learning, and attain wise counsel.

• The Laodicean Deception: Many judge themselves by their own standards and think they are standing, but God sees them as wretched, poor, blind, and naked. Feedback from others and from God's Word exposes the truth.

• The Example of Jesus: Even the Wisdom of God sat under teachers, asked questions, and grew in wisdom. If He was teachable, how much more should you be?

• The Example of Apollos: He was mighty in the Scriptures but still had a blind spot. He accepted correction from Aquila and Priscilla, and his ministry grew in power and effectiveness.

• Key Truth: Safety is found in the multitude of counselors. Growth comes from humility. Stagnation and falls come from pride. Be open to feedback, receive correction well, and let the Holy Spirit guide you.

Reference to Theme: This message, BE OPEN TO FEEDBACK, establishes that no one has arrived. You cannot see your own blind spots. You need others to help you see what you are missing. Pride blocks growth; humility unlocks it.

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Action Steps:

1. The Feedback Request: Identify two or three trusted people in your life. Ask them this week: "What is one blind spot you see in me that I cannot see? What area do I need to grow in?" Listen without defending.

2. The Pride Check: Review the last time someone corrected you. How did you respond? If you were defensive, ask God to humble you before your next opportunity for correction.

3. The Apollos Principle: Is there someone "beneath" you in hierarchy, age, or experience who could teach you something? Approach them with humility and ask to learn.

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