OPEN HEAVENS FOR 30TH JUNE 2026
TOPIC: DON’T STOP LEARNING
MEMORISE:
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. — Psalm 107:9
READ: Acts 18:24-28 (KJV)
And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
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.
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.
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:
For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
MESSAGE:
Today’s Bible reading tells us the story of Apollos, a knowledgeable fellow who lived in Ephesus. He was described as an eloquent man who was mighty in the Scriptures. If he had lived in the present age, he might have been called a bishop, apostle, or reverend. Apollos was well-grounded in the Scriptures and was bold enough to teach people in the synagogue.
However, when Aquila and Priscilla got to Ephesus, they noticed some gaps in the things he knew, and they took him aside to teach him the word of God more perfectly. Apollos was not proud, nor did he disregard the things they were teaching him. Instead, he listened to them and added what they taught him to the things he already knew.
Consequently, the man who started as one who was mighty in the Scriptures ended as someone who was able to mightily convince the Jews that Jesus is the Christ through the Scriptures.
Apollos was teachable and humble enough to learn from others. Beloved, are you teachable? Are you humble enough to learn from people who might not be as popular, prayerful, or educated as you are?
One of the greatest tragedies a person can experience is to stop learning. Proverbs 1:5 says, “A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.” Your thirst for knowledge determines your level of growth. You must never get to a point where you think you are too knowledgeable to learn more.
When the widow in 2 Kings 4:1-8 began to pour the remaining oil from her pot into the vessels she had borrowed, it continued to flow until there were no more empty vessels. I believe that the oil would have continued to flow if she had more empty vessels to pour it into. This is a clear example of what will happen to anyone who thinks he or she is full of knowledge; such a person will stop growing.
Beloved, there is always something more to learn. No matter how knowledgeable you think you are in the things of God, there will always be more of Him to unravel. 2 Peter 3:18 says, “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…”
Don’t allow what you know to stop you from learning what you need to know. I pray that the Lord will keep revealing more of Himself to you, even as you keep seeking to know more and more of Him.
REFLECTION:
Are you humble and teachable?
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Proverbs 1-3
HYMN: I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY
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.
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where those abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.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, plant my feet on higher ground.”
About RCCG and Open Heavens
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a global Pentecostal denomination founded in 1952 by Reverend Josiah Akindayomi and now led by Pastor E. A. Adeboye as General Overseer. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, RCCG has spread to over 200 countries with millions of worshippers worldwide.
Open Heavens is the daily devotional of RCCG, written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. First published in 2003, it has become one of the most widely read daily devotionals in the world. Each edition includes a memory verse, Bible reading, message, prayer point, and hymn. The devotional is known for its practical, Bible-based teachings that address everyday Christian living, spiritual warfare, and faith.
The devotional for 30th June 2026 concludes the month with a call to remain teachable, humble, and continuously growing in the knowledge of God.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
Based on Open Heavens 30th June 2026 – “Don’t Stop Learning”
Apollos: The Mighty Man Who Remained Teachable
In today’s devotional, Pastor Adeboye uses the example of Apollos to illustrate the importance of continuous learning and teachability. Apollos was described as an eloquent man who was mighty in the Scriptures. By any measure, he was an impressive minister with gifts, knowledge, passion, and boldness.
However, when Aquila and Priscilla got to Ephesus, they noticed some gaps in the things he knew. They took him aside to teach him the word of God more perfectly. Apollos was not proud, nor did he disregard the things they were teaching him. Instead, he listened to them and added what they taught him to the things he already knew.
Notice the details: Aquila and Priscilla were a married couple, tentmakers by trade—not apostles, not famous preachers, not authors of Scripture. Yet they saw the gap and filled it. Apollos—already teaching in the synagogue, already “mighty in the Scriptures”—had a gap: he knew only the baptism of John. He did not yet have the full revelation of Jesus Christ and the gospel of grace.
Apollos’s response reveals his character. He was not proud; he did not think he knew everything. He did not disregard their teaching; he valued input even from “lesser” sources. He listened; he was attentive, not defensive. He added to what he knew; he integrated new knowledge with old.
Consequently, the man who started as one who was mighty in the Scriptures ended as someone who was able to mightily convince the Jews that Jesus is the Christ through the Scriptures. The difference was not more gifting. The difference was teachability.
The Tragedy of Stopping Learning
One of the greatest tragedies a person can experience is to stop learning. Proverbs 1:5 says, “A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.”
When you stop learning, you become stagnant with no growth or fresh revelation. You become proud, thinking you have arrived. You become irrelevant as the world moves forward while you stay stuck. You become useless to God, for God uses the humble, not the full-of-themselves.
Your thirst for knowledge determines your level of growth. You must never get to a point where you think you are too knowledgeable to learn more.
The Widow’s Oil: Empty Vessels Receive the Flow
When the widow in 2 Kings 4:1-8 began to pour the remaining oil from her pot into the vessels she had borrowed, it continued to flow until there were no more empty vessels. The oil would have continued to flow if she had more empty vessels to pour it into.
This is a powerful illustration. The oil flowed as long as there were empty vessels; God pours new revelation into empty, humble hearts. When vessels were full, the flow stopped; when you think you are full, God stops pouring. More empty vessels meant more oil; more humility means more learning.
If you think you are full of knowledge, you stop seeking and stop receiving. You become prideful, and God resists the proud (James 4:6). You have no capacity for more, and the oil stops flowing. But if you remain empty and hungry, you keep seeking and receiving. You remain humble, and God gives grace to the humble. You always have capacity for more, and the oil keeps flowing.
How to Remain Teachable
First, recognize that you have gaps. Apollos was mighty in the Scriptures—but he still had gaps. No matter your level of education, anointing, or experience, you do not know everything. Acknowledging this is not weakness—it is wisdom.
Second, be willing to learn from anyone. Apollos learned from Aquila and Priscilla—tentmakers, not celebrities. Do not despise the source of your lesson. God can send wisdom through a younger believer, someone less educated, someone not in “ministry,” a person you have previously taught, or a person you consider beneath you.
Third, create space for correction. Apollos allowed Aquila and Priscilla to take him aside. He did not demand a public platform debate. He did not defend his ego. He listened privately, humbly, and openly. Ask yourself: Do I have people who can tell me the truth? Do I react defensively when corrected? Do I seek out input, or do I avoid it?
Fourth, keep adding to what you know. Apollos listened and added what they taught him to the things he already knew. He did not discard what he knew. He added to it. New revelation does not cancel old truth; it builds on it. Be eager to expand, not to replace.
Fifth, never stop seeking. 2 Peter 3:18 says, “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” Growth is not optional. It is commanded. And it requires continuous learning.
Warning: What You Know Can Become a Prison
The very knowledge that made Apollos “mighty” could have become his prison if he had refused to learn more. If he had refused to learn, he would have remained incomplete, never knowing the full gospel. He would have taught error without knowing it and could have led others astray. He would have become proud of his partial knowledge, his ministry would have plateaued, and he would have missed his full potential.
Don’t allow what you know to stop you from learning what you need to know. What you know has served you well but could serve you even better. It is valuable but should not be an idol. It is partial; there is more to add.
Conclusion
Pastor Adeboye prays that the Lord will keep revealing more of Himself to you, even as you keep seeking to know more and more of Him. Do not settle. Do not plateau. Do not become so full of what you know that you have no room for what you need to know.
Reflection from the Devotional:
Are you humble and teachable?
Action Steps
The teachability test – think back over the last month. When was the last time you changed your mind about something significant because someone taught you? If you cannot remember, you may be struggling with pride.
The “Aquila and Priscilla” search – identify one person in your life who could see gaps in your knowledge that you cannot see. Ask them honestly: What am I missing? Where do I need to grow? Then listen without defensiveness.
The empty vessel prayer – each morning this week, pray: “Lord, I come to You as an empty vessel. I have not arrived. I do not know it all. Fill me today with what I need to learn.”
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