RCCG Open Heavens 30 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – DON'T OVERWORK YOURSELF II
Topic: DON'T OVERWORK YOURSELF II
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Memorise:
It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
— Exodus 31:17 (KJV)
Read: Exodus 20:8-11 (KJV)
8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
RCCG Open Heavens 30 August 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
When I became the General Overseer of RCCG, I was so concerned about the church's growth that I would fast, pray, and preach for years without taking any rest or going on holiday. Suddenly, I discovered that whenever I preached for more than 15 minutes, I would lose my voice. I followed numerous recommendations from people to combat the issue, such as drinking tea with honey, but it persisted.
One elderly woman discovered what was wrong with me and said, "You are suffering from what is called 'teacher's disease'. You keep teaching without resting your voice, and now it is in rebellion." I asked her for the cure, and she said, "Don't talk for 15 days." I responded, "How am I going to do that with my busy schedule?" She answered and said, "When your voice no longer lasts for up to five minutes when you preach, you'll do what I said." Therefore, for the first time since I became General Overseer, I took a holiday and went to Germany. I stayed with the Nigerian ambassador there, who had a sauna in his house. He told me that it warms the body from the inside out, and when I enter, I must exit after 15 minutes at most because I would have been sweating profusely. I went into the sauna, and 5 minutes later, I hadn't sweated. Ten minutes later, I still hadn't sweated. It wasn't until after 15 minutes, when I was supposed to be out, that I began to notice a little sweat. I stayed in the sauna for 45 minutes before any real sweat came out. I had put my body under so much stress that it wasn't functioning as it should anymore. Since then, I have learned that I must not overwork myself and must rest from time to time if I am going to fulfil the assignment that God has given me.
In Exodus 20:1-17, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, and you will notice that four of the verses emphasise the law of the Sabbath. God emphasised the need for His people to rest on the Sabbath Day and keep it holy. To emphasise its importance, God revisited the issue of the Sabbath in Exodus 31:12-17, instructing Moses that anyone who violated the law of the Sabbath should be put to death.
Beloved, getting rest from time to time is important. When you rest as often as you ought to, you will keep yourself refreshed and preserve your life.
Key Point:
You must always find time to rest if you want to fulfil your God-given assignment.
Bible in One Year:
Ezekiel 21-22
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)
Open Heavens Devotional 30 August 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer commands Sabbath rest as essential for preservation and effectiveness. Overwork rebels against God's design. Rest is not optional—it is a covenant sign that refreshes your body and spirit.
Major Keywords: Don't overwork yourself, Sabbath rest, teacher's disease, body under stress, preserving health.
Commentary Summary:
Daddy Adeboye's Testimony: After years of fasting, praying, and preaching without rest, his voice gave out. He could preach only 15 minutes before losing his voice. An elderly woman diagnosed it as "teacher's disease"—overuse without rest. The cure was 15 days of silence. He learned the cost of neglecting rest.
The Sauna Experience: His body was so stressed that a sauna did not produce normal sweat for 45 minutes. His body had stopped functioning properly. Overwork had damaged his health.
The Sabbath is a Command: Exodus 20:8-11 commands rest on the seventh day. God emphasized it strongly—violation brought death (Exodus 31:14-15). Rest is woven into God's covenant and creation order.
Key Truth: Rest is not laziness—it is obedience. You cannot fulfil your assignment if you are burned out. Preserve your strength by honoring God's design for rest.
Reference to Theme: This message, DON'T OVERWORK YOURSELF II, concludes the series by affirming that rest is God's command. If you do not rest, your body will rebel. The Sabbath is a gift for refreshment and preservation.
Action Steps:
The Rest Check: Are you overworking yourself? Are you neglecting rest? If so, make a plan to take a break this week.
The Sabbath Commitment: Set aside one day this week for intentional rest—no work, no ministry, no demands.
The Body Audit: Are there signs of stress, burnout, or recurring illness? Listen to your body. Rest before it rebels.
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