RCCG Open Heaven 29 September 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST
Topic: THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST
Memorise:
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
— Acts 1:8 (KJV)
Read: Acts 5:25-33 (KJV)
25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.
29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
RCCG Open Heaven 29 September 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
In today's memory verse, Jesus told His disciples that they would receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon them, and it happened exactly as He had said (Acts 2:1-43). The moment the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will suddenly become strong. You will become bold and empowered to achieve great things because Zechariah 4:6 says, "…Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts."
Many people have failed in various endeavours because they have been trying to function solely by their own power. As long as a person keeps trying to do things solely by his or her own strength, there is a high probability that such a person will fail. However, when the Holy Spirit empowers a person, he or she is assured of a positive outcome.
The power of the Holy Spirit turns cowards into mighty men and weaklings into great terrors to the kingdom of darkness. When this power came upon the apostles, the men who had been hiding from the religious leaders of their time began to confront them boldly. Today's Bible reading reveals how Peter, who denied knowing Jesus when a maidservant pointed out that he was one of His disciples, boldly spoke about Jesus before those who threatened his life.
I recall vividly that after I got born again at the University of Lagos in 1973, I had a Head of Department whose name was Professor Chike Obi. He was the greatest mathematician Africa had ever produced. Humanly speaking, he was a very good man, but I wondered how someone could be that good and not know the love of Christ. One Sunday evening in church, we prayed and were told to go and win souls, and I said, "When I get to the office tomorrow, I'll preach to my Head of Department." When I got to the office, I went to him to say, "Good morning, sir," and he thanked me in such a way that I froze and ran away. When I was baptised in the Holy Spirit, however, I became bold to preach to him. I received the power to succeed, win souls, and plant churches, and the power to win in life was also given to me.
Beloved, I pray for you today that you will receive the power of the Holy Spirit just as I did and be empowered to reign in life and be a fruitful witness for Christ, in Jesus' name.
Prayer Point:
Dear Lord, please baptise me with the power of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus name.
Bible in One Year:
Zechariah 6-10
Hymn 50: Conquerors and Overcomers Now Are We
Verse 1:
Conquerors and overcomers now are we,
Thro' the precious blood of Christ we've victory;
If the Lord be for us, we can never fail,
Nothing 'gainst His mighty pow'r can e'er prevail.
Chorus:
Conquerors are we, thro' the blood of Jesus,
God will give us victory, thro' the blood of Jesus,
Thro' the Lamb who once was slain,
We shall overcome the foe;
Conquerors are we, and more than conquerors now.
Verse 2:
In the name of Israel's God we'll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us, but unto Him the praise shall be,
For salvation and for blood-bought victory.
(Chorus)
Verse 3:
Unto Him that overcometh shall be given
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from heav'n;
And o'er all the hosts of sin, o'er death and hell,
He that overcometh all things, shall prevail.
(Chorus)
Verse 4:
We are more than conquerors thro' Him who loved us so,
The Christ who died and rose again for sin below;
We are more than conquerors, yes, o'er the pow'r of sin,
For the Captain of our salvation leads the way.
(Chorus)
Open Heaven Devotional 29 September 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer empowers you through the power of the Holy Ghost. Human strength fails, but the Spirit turns cowards into bold witnesses and weaklings into terrors to the kingdom of darkness.
Major Keywords: Power of the Holy Ghost, baptism of the Holy Spirit, supernatural boldness, Peter's transformation, witnessing power.
Commentary Summary:
The Holy Spirit Gives Power: Acts 1:8 promises power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. Zechariah 4:6 declares it is "not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit."
Peter's Transformation: Before the Holy Spirit, Peter denied Jesus before a maidservant. After Pentecost, he boldly confronted the high priest and council who threatened his life.
Daddy Adeboye's Testimony: He froze when trying to witness to Professor Chike Obi. After the baptism of the Holy Spirit, he received boldness to preach and the power to win souls and plant churches.
Key Truth: Human strength fails; the Holy Spirit empowers. The baptism of the Holy Spirit turns fear into boldness and weakness into supernatural strength.
Reference to Theme: This message, THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST, calls you to receive the baptism and daily infilling of the Holy Spirit. His power is the secret to bold witnessing, victorious living, and supernatural success.
Action Steps:
Acknowledge Your Limitations: Stop trying to figure everything out on your own. Say to God: "Father, I admit that my own strength is not enough."
Ask for the Baptism and Daily Infilling: If you have never been baptised in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues, actively seek this gift. If already baptised, ask for a fresh infilling every morning.
Step Out in Boldness: Don't wait for fear to disappear before you obey God. Take that step of faith, open your mouth, and trust the Holy Spirit to supply the words and power.
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