RCCG Open Heavens 17 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

RCCG Open Heavens 17 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – THE GAINS OF GOD’S COVENANT II

Topic: THE GAINS OF GOD’S COVENANT II

Memorise:

Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:
— Deuteronomy 7:12 (KJV)

Read: Genesis 20:1-18 (KJV)

1 And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
2 And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.
3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.
4 But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
5 Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this.
6 And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.
7 Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
8 Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.
9 Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.
10 And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing?
11 And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.
12 And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.
13 And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father’s house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He is my brother.
14 And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife.
15 And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.
16 And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.
17 So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.
18 For the Lord had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham’s wife.

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RCCG Open Heavens 17 August 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Years ago, a highly influential man in an Islamic nation, where church planting was prohibited, invited one of our missionaries to establish a church within his compound. When the church started, his wife said to him, “With your position in government and your influence in this nation, you allowed a church to be established in your compound?” He looked at his wife and said, “Don’t you dare say a word against these people!” I believe that it was easy for the RCCG to plant a church in that nation, and indeed many nations in the world today, because of God’s covenant with its founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi.

One of the gains of being in a covenant with God is that you will keep getting greater results than your peers as long as you keep fulfilling your part of the covenant. God will keep giving you results that are beyond your efforts. What other people struggle to get will come to you easily because of His covenant with you.

In Exodus 19:5, God said, “If you will keep my covenant, I will make you a peculiar treasure.” This means that people will take a look at you and wonder why God loves you so much.

Several times, when I wake up at night and reflect on all the good things God is doing in RCCG, I usually say, “Lord, how can you love us this much?” Some people might claim that it is because we fast and pray, but believe me, some people fast more than we do. I recall vividly that when I became the General Overseer, I had some of my friends join me in a 36-hour non-stop prayer session. We thought this was a remarkable feat until we heard of a man who prayed non-stop for so much longer! I may not have spent as many hours in prayer at a stretch as that person, yet what God has done for RCCG is unprecedented and truly remarkable. Indeed, there are immense gains in being in a covenant with the Almighty God.

Another gain of being in a covenant with God is protection. When a king took Abraham’s wife, God intervened by appearing in the king’s dream. He went the extra mile to protect her and instructed the king to ask Abraham to pray for him, as we see in today’s Bible reading. Beloved, there are immeasurable blessings that flow from being in covenant with God.

Key Point:
Being in a covenant with God gives you access to tremendous benefits and makes difficult things easy.

Bible in One Year:
Jeremiah 44-46

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Hymn 19: Rock of Ages Cleft for Me

Verse 1:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save from wrath and make me pure.

Verse 2:
Could my tears forever flow,
Could my zeal no languor know,
These for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone:
In my hand no price I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling.

Verse 3:
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown,
And behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

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Open Heavens Devotional 17 August 2026 Commentary

Theme: The Burden Bearer reveals the gains of God’s covenant: covenant brings greater results than effort, makes you a peculiar treasure, and provides supernatural protection that others cannot explain.

Major Keywords: Gains of God’s covenant, covenant protection, peculiar treasure, greater results, supernatural favor.

Commentary Summary:

• Covenant Produces Greater Results: Your effort alone cannot achieve what covenant with God unlocks. Others may work harder or pray longer, but covenant brings unprecedented results beyond human explanation.

• You Become a Peculiar Treasure: Exodus 19:5 promises that covenant-keepers are set apart as God’s special possession. People will see your life and wonder why God loves you so much.

• Supernatural Protection: Even when Abraham failed, God protected His covenant. He warned Abimelech in a dream, preserved Sarah, and used Abraham to pray for the king. Covenant shields you even in your weakness.

• The RCCG Testimony:
  An influential man in a nation where church planting was banned invited RCCG missionaries to start a church. Covenant opened doors that human effort could not.

• Key Truth: Being in covenant with God makes difficult things easy and gives you access to immeasurable blessings. Keep your part, and trust Him to do the rest.

Reference to Theme: This message, THE GAINS OF GOD’S COVENANT II, continues to reveal the tangible benefits of covenant: supernatural results, protection, and favor. These gains are not earned by effort alone—they flow from a faithful relationship with God.

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Action Steps:

1. The Covenant Audit: Review your obedience. Are you keeping God’s commands fully, or are there areas where you are compromising? Realign today.

2. The Favor Declaration: Declare daily: “I am in covenant with God. I am a peculiar treasure. He protects me. He prospers me.”

3. The Gratitude Response: When you see God’s favor, do not attribute it to your effort. Say, “Thank You, Lord, for Your covenant. It is Your doing, not mine.”

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