RCCG Open Heaven 19 October 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – SHIELD YOUR CHILDREN I
Topic: SHIELD YOUR CHILDREN I
Memorise:
Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.
— Deuteronomy 4:10 (KJV)
Read: Deuteronomy 6:6-14 (KJV)
6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
10 And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not,
11 And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;
12 Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
13 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.
14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you;
RCCG Open Heavens 19 October 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Parenting is not an easy task; it is a demanding and challenging responsibility. The moment God gives a fellow a child, He has given that fellow an assignment, and the assignment is to train the child in a godly manner. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Nowadays, parents often allow television, social media, and other forms of entertainment to shape their children's lives. Sadly, what they do not know is that there are numerous evils out there waiting to destroy the lives of children all over the world. This is why parents cannot afford to be careless. They must ensure that they shield their children from the deadly and demonic influencers that are out to destroy them and make them deviate from God's purpose for their lives.
If you are a parent, then you are your children's first role model. Children are very observant; they typically remember what they see more than what they hear. They observe the actions of their parents at home and tend to replicate them. Therefore, you must ensure that you exhibit Christlike attributes at all times if you really want to train your children in the way of the Lord.
I remember an occasion when a group of children were asked to sing a worship song each. When it was the turn of a particular woman's children, the three of them were unable to sing a worship song. I later discovered that their mother could also not sing a single worship song. Children typically imitate what they see their parents do, rather than what they are told to do.
Some parents live so carelessly that they make it easy for the devil to visit their children. For example, if a parent feasts on immoral pictures and videos daily, it will be hard to protect his or her children from the sinful influences of the world. Also, if a parent watches skits and videos where vulgar language is used, the parent will find it difficult to shield his or her children from corrupt speech.
Beloved, a city without walls cannot protect its inhabitants. If you are a parent, do not be like a city without walls for your children. Take your relationship with God seriously so that He can fortify, empower, and teach you how to train them up in the way they should go.
Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to be a godly example to my children, and shield them from every evil influence, in Jesus' name.
Bible in One Year:
Mark 14
Hymn: 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 Heaven Devotional 19 October 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer calls parents to shield their children. Parenting is a divine assignment. You are your children's first role model, and a city without walls cannot protect its inhabitants.
Major Keywords: Shield your children, godly parenting, role model, city without walls, train up a child.
Commentary Summary:
Parenting Is an Assignment: When God gives you a child, He gives you an assignment to train them in His ways. Don't outsource this to television, social media, or entertainment.
You Are Their First Role Model: Children imitate what they see, not what they hear. A mother who couldn't sing worship songs had children who couldn't either. Live what you want them to learn.
A City Without Walls Cannot Protect Its Inhabitants: If you entertain immorality and vulgarity in your home, you cannot shield your children from those influences. Guard your gates. Build walls of prayer, holiness, and godly example.
Key Truth: Take your relationship with God seriously so He can fortify you and teach you how to train your children. Your children's future depends on your faithfulness today.
Reference to Theme: This message, SHIELD YOUR CHILDREN I, begins a series on parenting by emphasizing that parents must actively protect and train their children. Your example, your home environment, and your prayers are your children's greatest shield.
Action Steps:
Live What You Teach: Your children are watching. Make sure your life at home matches the faith you profess.
Guard Your Gates: Be intentional about what enters your home through screens, music, and conversations.
Pray for Your Children Daily: Commit to praying for each child by name every day. Ask God to shield them, guide them, and draw them to Himself.
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