RCCG Open Heavens 26 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

RCCG Open Heavens 26 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – FEAR GOD II

Topic: FEAR GOD II

Memorise:

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
— Proverbs 1:7 (KJV)

Read: Daniel 1:8-20 (KJV)

8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.
11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.
16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
19 And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.
20 And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

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RCCG Open Heavens 26 August 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Yesterday, I discussed some benefits of having the fear of God, and today I will discuss how having the fear of God can give you access to the secrets of His heart.

The Bible says in Psalm 25:14 that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will reveal His covenant to them. God shares His secrets with those who fear Him, just like we humans tend to confide in those who believe in us and hold us in high regard.

Abraham was someone who feared the Lord, and in turn, he was given access to the secrets of God’s heart. When God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, He said, “Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?” (Genesis 18:17). God can only say such about the people who fear Him because He knows that they will cherish His secrets.

Daniel was another person who gained tremendous insights because of how he feared and honoured God. He was taken into captivity at a young age, but his fear of the Lord led him to remain faithful to Him. The Bible says in Daniel 1:8 that he purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat. He honoured God by being faithful to Him even in a foreign land and also led his companions to do the same. God, in turn, honoured his decision by making him and his companions ten times better than their peers (Daniel 1:20). When the king had a dream that none of the magicians in the land could tell or interpret, God revealed it to Daniel (Daniel 2:19).

Beloved, when you fear God, you will never lack spiritual knowledge and insight because God will always make sure that you have access to it. Today’s memory verse says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and Psalm 111:10 also says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Everyone who feared the Lord in the Bible had access to uncommon knowledge.

If you want to access that kind of knowledge, you have to fear God. If you want God to give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places, just as He promised in Isaiah 45:3, you must honour Him with your thoughts, decisions, and actions. I pray that the Almighty God will give you access to the secrets of His heart as you honour Him with your life, in Jesus’ name.

Key Point:
Those who fear God have access to uncommon insights and knowledge.

Bible in One Year:
Ezekiel 9-12

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Hymn: All to Jesus, I Surrender

Verse 1:
All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

Chorus:
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.

Verse 2:
All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
Take me, Jesus, take me now.

(Chorus)

Verse 3:
All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.

(Chorus)

Verse 4:
All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

(Chorus)

Verse 5:
All to Jesus I surrender,
Now I feel the sacred flame;
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His name!

(Chorus)

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Open Heavens Devotional 26 August 2026 Commentary

Theme: The Burden Bearer reveals that the fear of God unlocks divine secrets and hidden knowledge. Like Abraham and Daniel, those who reverence God gain access to His plans, wisdom, and covenant.

Major Keywords: Fear God, access to God’s secrets, divine knowledge, Daniel’s faithfulness, Abraham’s revelation, treasures of darkness.

Commentary Summary:

• The Secret of the Lord is for Those Who Fear Him: Psalm 25:14 promises that God shares His covenant and secrets with those who reverence Him. He trusts them with His plans, just as humans confide in those they hold in high regard.

• Abraham Knew God’s Plans: God said, “Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?” (Genesis 18:17). Abraham’s fear of God gave him access to divine strategy and intercession.

• Daniel’s Uncommon Knowledge: Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself. Because he feared God, he and his friends were ten times better than all the magicians. God revealed the king’s dream to him when no one else could.

• Key Truth: The fear of God is the gateway to knowledge, wisdom, and hidden treasures (Isaiah 45:3). If you honor God with your life, He will give you insights that the world cannot access.

Reference to Theme: This message, FEAR GOD II, builds on the previous day by showing that fearing God is not just about avoiding sin—it is about gaining access to God’s heart and purposes. Those who fear Him are trusted with divine secrets and elevated above their peers.

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Action Steps:

1. The Fear Check: Are you living in a way that honors God, or are you compromising like the world? Ask God to give you a reverent fear.

2. The Daniel Purpose: Identify one area where you need to purpose in your heart not to defile yourself. Make a firm decision today.

3. The Secret Access Prayer: Daily pray: “Lord, reveal Your secrets to me. Let me know Your heart.”

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