RCCG Open Heaven 5 October 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – WILL YOU BE READY? II
Topic: WILL YOU BE READY? II
Memorise:
Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
— Luke 12:40 (KJV)
Read: Matthew 24:4-14 (KJV)
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
RCCG Open Heavens 5 October 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Jesus likened His second coming to the time when God destroyed the earth with a flood (Genesis 7:11-23) and when He destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah with fire (Genesis 19:24-25). Just as it was in the times of Noah and Lot, when people were eating, drinking, getting married, building, planting, buying, and selling, so will it be when the Lord returns (Luke 17:26-30). Life will continue as usual until the Lord's coming interrupts and changes everything. Imagine a believer who gives in to a temptation just a split second before the rapture takes place. Such a fellow has clearly chosen not to spend eternity with the Lord. I pray that you will be watchful and ready to make heaven when the Lord returns, in Jesus' name.
Yesterday, I discussed three important things about the Lord's return. Today, I will discuss the remaining three:
It will be unexpected for the unprepared: 2 Peter 3:10 says that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. It is important to note, however, that not everyone is caught unawares by thieves. Matthew 24:43 says that if the goodman of a house had known when a thief would come, he would have watched and prevented his house from being broken up. Stay aware and alert so that you will not miss the rapture.
It will not be done in secret: Everybody will know when the Lord returns, whether sinner or saint. Matthew 24:27 says that as the lightning comes out of the east and shines even unto the west, so shall the Lord's coming be. When lightning flashes across the sky, everyone sees it. Likewise, the Lord's return will not be a secret event; the whole world will see those who join Him and those who are left behind. The secret of those who have been pretending to be children of God will be revealed on that day.
Jesus is coming for a pure and spotless bride: Ephesians 5:22-33 tells us that the Church is the Bride of Christ. The Church refers to Christians, not buildings, and you must understand that whatever is expected of the Church is also expected of you. When Jesus returns, only those whose garments are spotless will go with Him. 'Garment' here refers to your life. Only those who allow the Lord to sanctify and cleanse them will be His Bride on that day (Ephesians 5:26-27).
Beloved, will you be among them?
Prayer Point:
Dear Lord, please help me to keep my garment pure and holy until Your return, in Jesus' name.
Bible in One Year:
Matthew 10-11
Hymn: I'm Pressing On the Upward Way
Verse 1:
I'm pressing on the upward way,
New heights I'm gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."
Chorus:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on Heaven's tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
Verse 2:
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
(Chorus)
Verse 3:
Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth's turmoil and its strife,
To know more fully Christ, the Life.
(Chorus)
Verse 4:
I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I'll pray till heaven I've found,
"Lord, lead me on to higher ground."
(Chorus)
Open Heaven Devotional 5 October 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer is coming again. His return will be unexpected for the unprepared, visible to all, and He is coming for a pure and spotless bride. Are you ready?
Major Keywords: Will you be ready, second coming of Christ, unexpected return, spotless bride, live watchfully.
Commentary Summary:
Unexpected for the Unprepared: Like a thief in the night, Jesus will come suddenly. But believers who are watchful will not be caught off guard.
Not Done in Secret: Every eye will see Him when He returns. Hypocrites will be exposed. There will be no hiding.
A Pure and Spotless Bride: Jesus is coming for a Church without spot or wrinkle. Your "garment" is your life. Only those who allow Him to sanctify and cleanse them will be ready.
Key Truth: The days of Noah and Lot are repeating. Life continues as usual—until the Lord interrupts. A single moment of compromise before the rapture can cost you eternity. Stay ready. Stay pure.
Reference to Theme: This message, WILL YOU BE READY? II, concludes the series by revealing the nature of Christ's return and the condition of His bride. It calls you to holiness, watchfulness, and readiness—not just on Sundays, but every day.
Action Steps:
Repent Today: Is there any sin you have been tolerating? Any secret you have been hiding? Any area where you are pretending? Confess it to God.
Live with Eternity in View: Before every decision today, ask yourself: "If Jesus returned right now, would I be ready?" Let that question guide your choices.
Tell Others: Do you know someone who is not ready for the Lord's return? Share the gospel with them. You may be the only one who tells them the truth before it is too late.
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