OPEN HEAVENS FOR 15TH JUNE 2026
TOPIC: BE RICH IN GOOD WORKS
MEMORISE:
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. — Ephesians 2:10
READ: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (KJV)
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
MESSAGE:
I once spent the night in the house of a wealthy man, and he invited me to stay for breakfast. When I got to the dining table, I was presented with a variety of dishes to choose from. There were so many options that I became overwhelmed and began to long for the simplicity of the meals in my house.
Beloved, I have spent a little over 80 years in this world, and I have realised that it takes really simple things to truly enjoy life. It is good to be wealthy; however, if people make their material possessions the focus of their lives to the extent that even regular things in their lives become complicated, it can lead to depression.
In today’s Bible reading, Paul urged Timothy to tell those who were rich in the church he was overseeing not to be high-minded but to be rich in good works.
God doesn’t give people wealth so they can flaunt it; He blesses people with wealth so they can be good stewards of His resources. Any fellow who hoards what God has given him or her will not enjoy happiness because it is always more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).
God wants His children to be rich in good works. He wants them to be like the women in Luke 8:2-3 who used their resources to minister to Jesus and advance His earthly ministry. The blessings that God has given to you should be used to bless others.
No matter how big your house is, you cannot sleep in all the rooms in it at the same time. No matter how rich you are, it will be foolish to wash your hands with oil instead of water because you will only be causing trouble for yourself. Life is simple; it should not be complicated in the process of trying to flaunt wealth. Many people have fallen into a state of depression because they allowed their wealth to distract them from the simplicity of life.
Beloved, the only way the wealth God blesses you with can truly make you happy is when you are rich in good works like feeding the poor, supporting missionaries on mission fields, building churches, and expanding God’s kingdom in whatever way you can. Therefore, rather than spending your money on the most expensive things you can get, use it to make an impact for God’s kingdom in the world.
REFLECTION:
Are you rich in good works?
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalms 56-61
HYMN 59: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS
I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one marked an evil word
That ever heard Him speak.
Chorus:
I want to be like Jesus,
I want to be like Jesus;
So gentle and so lowly,
I want to be like Jesus.
I want to be like Jesus,
So very full of love;
That I may be like Him in this,
When I reach heav’n above.I want to be like Jesus,
So strong to do God’s will;
That I may all my days fulfill
His purpose and His plan.I want to be like Jesus,
So patient in the race;
That I may one day see His face
And look upon His grace.
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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.
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The devotional for 15th June 2026 calls believers to use their wealth for good works, embracing simplicity and generosity rather than flaunting possessions.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
Based on Open Heavens 15th June 2026 – “Be Rich in Good Works”
The Simplicity of True Enjoyment
In today’s devotional, Pastor Adeboye shares a revealing personal experience. He once spent the night in the house of a wealthy man and was invited to stay for breakfast. When he got to the dining table, he was presented with a variety of dishes to choose from. There were so many options that he became overwhelmed and began to long for the simplicity of the meals in his house.
Having spent over 80 years in this world, he has realised that it takes really simple things to truly enjoy life. Joy is not found in complexity, excess, or ostentation. Joy is found in simple things: a peaceful meal, a quiet home, meaningful relationships, and a clear conscience before God.
When Wealth Complicates Instead of Simplifies
It is good to be wealthy; however, if people make their material possessions the focus of their lives to the extent that even regular things in their lives become complicated, it can lead to depression.
Pastor Adeboye gives a powerful image: no matter how big your house is, you cannot sleep in all the rooms in it at the same time. No matter how rich you are, it is foolish to wash your hands with oil instead of water because you will only be causing trouble for yourself. Oil is valuable; water is common. Using oil to wash your hands is not a sign of wealth—it is a sign of foolishness. Wealth becomes destructive when it is used for what it was never intended.
Many people have fallen into a state of depression because they allowed their wealth to distract them from the simplicity of life. Life is simple; it should not be complicated in the process of trying to flaunt wealth.
The Purpose of Wealth: Good Works, Not Flaunting
In today’s Bible reading, Paul urged Timothy to tell those who were rich in the church not to be high-minded but to be rich in good works. God doesn’t give people wealth so they can flaunt it; He blesses people with wealth so they can be good stewards of His resources.
The memory verse from Ephesians 2:10 says we are God’s workmanship—His masterpiece—created in Christ Jesus unto good works. Wealth is not an end in itself. It is fuel for the good works God designed you to do.
Any fellow who hoards what God has given him or her will not enjoy happiness because it is always more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). Jesus did not say it is more profitable to give than to receive (though it is). He said it is more blessed. The blessing is joy, fulfillment, peace, and the smile of God. Hoarders are miserable because they were made to give.
The Women of Luke 8:2-3
Pastor Adeboye points to a beautiful example. The women in Luke 8:2-3 used their resources to minister to Jesus and advance His earthly ministry. Mary Magdalene, Joanna the wife of Chuza (Herod’s steward), Susanna, and many others ministered to Jesus of their substance.
These women had been transformed by Jesus, used their wealth to support His ministry, gave consistently, gave from what they had, and gave without seeking the spotlight. The blessings that God has given to you should be used to bless others.
How to Be Rich in Good Works
The only way the wealth God blesses you with can truly make you happy is when you are rich in good works: feeding the poor, supporting missionaries on mission fields, building churches, and expanding God’s kingdom in whatever way you can.
Based on 1 Timothy 6:17-19, being “ready to distribute” means immediate, not delayed generosity. When a need arises, give quickly; do not procrastinate. Being “willing to communicate” (to share) means cheerful, not reluctant giving. Give with joy, not grudgingly (2 Corinthians 9:7).
Proverbs 19:17 says, “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” When you feed the poor, you are not losing money; you are lending to God. And God is the best debtor.
Supporting missionaries on mission fields means your wealth can send them, sustain them, and expand the reach of the kingdom. Building churches and expanding God’s kingdom includes supporting local church infrastructure, funding evangelistic outreaches, sponsoring Bible translation, and supporting Christian education.
Rather than spending your money on the most expensive things you can get, use it to make an impact for God’s kingdom in the world.
The Eternal Perspective: Laying Up Treasure in Heaven
Paul concludes the 1 Timothy 6 passage with an eternal promise: “Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life” (1 Timothy 6:19).
Every time you give to God’s work, you are not losing wealth. You are transferring it to an account that never crashes, never devalues, and never closes. Earthly treasure rusts, decays, and gets stolen. Eternal treasure never fades and is perfectly secure (Matthew 6:19-20).
Conclusion
The devotional closes with a call to use wealth for kingdom impact rather than personal flaunting.
Reflection from the Devotional:
Are you rich in good works?
Action Steps
The simplicity audit – look at your life. Where has wealth (or the pursuit of it) made things unnecessarily complicated? Identify one area of complexity and simplify it this week.
The good works plan – list three specific “good works” you can fund or participate in this month: feeding the poor, supporting a missionary, or giving to a church project. Set aside a specific amount for each.
The generosity test – the next time you receive income, before you spend anything on yourself, give something away. Let generosity be your first reflex, not your last resort.
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