OPEN HEAVENS FOR 27TH JUNE 2026
TOPIC: SEEING EYES II
MEMORISE:
And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. — Isaiah 29:18
READ: Genesis 21:14-19 (KJV)
And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.
And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bow shot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.
And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.
Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
MESSAGE:
Yesterday, I mentioned that eyes that see are not just physical eyes. When the Lord gives you eyes that see, you will begin to experience relief in any situation where you might have previously experienced hardship.
In today’s Bible reading, as Hagar and her son, Ishmael, journeyed in the wilderness, they ran out of water to drink. The wilderness is not a place to wander in without water; hence, it did not take long before Ishmael got dehydrated and weak. He became so weak that his mother thought he would die. Knowing that there was nothing she could do to keep her son alive, she distanced herself from him and began to weep.
At that moment, God intervened and opened her eyes to see that the solution to her problem was right beside her. There was a well of water close to her, but she didn’t see it until God opened her eyes. How sad would it have been if she had died of thirst without knowing that the solution she was seeking was so close to her. If you are currently experiencing any challenges, I pray that the Almighty God will open your eyes to see the right solutions to them, in Jesus’ name.
When people don’t have seeing eyes, they will walk in darkness. They may have blessings all around them, but they may still suffer because they cannot see them. Those who do not have seeing eyes are at the mercy of others. They stumble at things that shouldn’t ordinarily trip them up because they cannot see. Darkness brings confusion and emptiness, and this is why the earth was void and without form until God commanded light to be (Genesis 1:2).
Beloved, God wants to give you eyes that see so that you can see His numerous blessings and enjoy His never-ending goodness. What He wanted Hagar to see was a well of water; however, for you, He might want you to see another source of income, a better way of doing all that He wants you to do, or better ways of relating with people.
He does not want you to live in darkness; rather, He wants you to be full of light. He wants to show you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places. I pray that the Lord will open your eyes to see all the good things He has prepared for you, in Jesus’ name.
PRAYER POINT:
Lord, please give me seeing eyes so I can walk in Your light and not stumble in darkness.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalms 120-133
HYMN 8: I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
Chorus:
I need Thee, O I need Thee,
Every hour I need Thee;
O bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to Thee.
I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
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 27th June 2026 continues the series on spiritual sight, focusing on the need for God to open our eyes to see solutions that are already present.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
Based on Open Heavens 27th June 2026 – “Seeing Eyes II”
Hagar’s Wilderness: A Well She Could Not See
In today’s devotional, Pastor Adeboye continues the teaching on spiritual sight, using the story of Hagar and Ishmael. As they journeyed in the wilderness, they ran out of water. Ishmael became dehydrated and weak, so much so that Hagar thought he would die. She distanced herself from him and began to weep, believing death was inevitable.
The water was spent. Ishmael was weak. Hagar was in despair. She had no water, no strength, and no plan. All she could do was weep and wait for death.
But at that moment, God intervened and opened her eyes to see that the solution to her problem was right beside her. There was a well of water close to her, but she didn’t see it until God opened her eyes. How sad would it have been if she had died of thirst without knowing that the solution she was seeking was so close to her.
The tragedy is not that the well was absent. The tragedy is that the well was present but invisible. Hagar was weeping next to water. Her child was dying next to life. The solution was not miles away—it was right beside her. But she could not see it until God opened her eyes.
The Condition of Unseeing Eyes
When people don’t have seeing eyes, they will walk in darkness. They may have blessings all around them, but they may still suffer because they cannot see them. Those who do not have seeing eyes are at the mercy of others. They stumble at things that shouldn’t ordinarily trip them up because they cannot see.
Without seeing eyes, you miss income opportunities right in front of you, stay in toxic relationships because you cannot see the escape, wait for a bigger platform while ignoring the person in front of you, and only see the crisis rather than the solution embedded in it.
Darkness brings confusion and emptiness, and this is why the earth was void and without form until God commanded light to be (Genesis 1:2). When God said, “Let there be light,” He did not create something new. He revealed what was already there. The earth existed. The waters existed. The potential existed. But without light, they were formless, void, and dark. Light did not create the potential—it revealed the potential.
The same is true for you. Your potential exists. Your solution is present. Your well is nearby. But without God’s light—without seeing eyes—you will walk in darkness, confusion, and emptiness, even while surrounded by abundance.
What God Wants You to See
What He wanted Hagar to see was a well of water. For you, He might want you to see another source of income, a better way of doing all that He wants you to do, or better ways of relating with people. He does not want you to live in darkness; rather, He wants you to be full of light.
Isaiah 45:3 says, “And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.” Your darkest season may contain your greatest treasure—if you have eyes to see it. Your greatest crisis may be hiding your greatest breakthrough—if God opens your eyes.
How to Receive Seeing Eyes
First, acknowledge that you cannot see on your own. Hagar did not find the well by searching harder. She wept in despair until God opened her eyes. Humility is the posture for receiving sight. Admit: “Lord, I am blind to my own solutions. I need You to open my eyes.”
Second, cry out to the God who opens eyes. Hagar did not pray, but God heard the voice of the lad and intervened. Do not remain silent. Cry out: “Lord, open my eyes! Show me what I am missing!”
Third, stop walking and start looking. Hagar stopped walking, sat down, and wept. Sometimes you need to stop striving, stop searching, stop exhausting yourself, and simply ask God to show you what is already there.
Fourth, expect the well to be near, not far. Hagar’s well was not miles away. It was right beside her. Do not assume that your solution requires a move, a new job, or a new country. Your well may be in your house, your neighborhood, your current church, or your existing skill set.
Fifth, obey once you see. When God opened Hagar’s eyes, she did not sit and admire the well. She went and filled the bottle and gave the lad a drink. Seeing eyes without obedient feet are useless. When God shows you the solution, act on it immediately.
Warning: Do Not Die Next to Your Well
It is possible to be so close to your solution that you can almost touch it—and still die because your eyes are closed. Hagar almost died of thirst next to a well. The widow in 2 Kings 4 could have lost her sons while sitting on a pot of oil. Do not be the one who dies of thirst with water within reach. Do not be the one who remains in debt with oil in the house. Do not be the one who misses breakthrough because your eyes are closed. Ask God for seeing eyes. Today.
Conclusion
The devotional closes with a prayer that the Lord will open your eyes to see all the good things He has prepared for you. Your well is nearer than you think. Your solution is closer than you imagine. Do not die of thirst next to water. Ask God for seeing eyes. He who formed the eye can open it. And when He does, you will see—and live.
Prayer Point from the Devotional:
Lord, please give me seeing eyes so I can walk in Your light and not stumble in darkness.
Action Steps
The “well” inventory – today, stop and look around your life—your home, your skills, your relationships, your current circumstances. Ask God: “What well is here that I have been unable to see?” Write down what He shows you.
The despair check – is there any area where you have given up—where you have “placed the child under a shrub” and walked away weeping? Return to that area today. Ask God to open your eyes there.
The sight prayer – for the next seven days, begin each morning with this specific prayer: “Lord, open my eyes today. Show me what I have been missing. Let me see the well beside me.” At the end of each day, write down what you saw that you had not seen before.
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