RCCG Open Heavens 12 August 2026 Daily Devotional

RCCG Open Heavens 12 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT II

Topic: INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT II

Memorise:

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
— Luke 12:48 (KJV)

Read: Matthew 25:14-30 (KJV)

14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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RCCG Open Heavens 12 August 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Referencing the example I gave in the first paragraph of yesterday’s teaching, if God gives you an assignment, He will provide you with the resources you need to execute it. Some of those resources will be around you, and others will be within you. As we see in today’s memory verse, to whom much is given, much is expected, so the more resources God gives you, the more results He expects from you.

People who feel that God has not given them enough resources must be careful that they do not become like the servant who despised the talent his master gave him, as we read in today’s Bible reading. Some people feel that the resources they have are insufficient and try to wait for God to give them something better or more before they can start being faithful with the little they have. Beloved, this is a wrong mindset. A person who cannot be faithful with what he or she has received should not expect to receive more. God only gives more to those who have proven themselves faithful in little things.

I hail from a village that was not on the map. My father was so poor that people who were also poor called him poor. Even though my parents were poor and I did not have many resources growing up, God gave me one talent, and that is my brain. I used the talent God gave me very effectively by studying diligently, and gradually, I acquired many more resources with it. The Lord gave me salvation in 1973, and from that point onward, I became a very useful vessel in His hands. When I reflect on the great things God has enabled me to achieve despite the limited resources I started out with, I always praise the Lord for His faithfulness. Indeed, when a fellow is faithful with little, more will be committed to him or her.

Child of God, look around and within you, and you will see all the great gifts that God has given to you. Don’t fail Him; please, use those gifts to win more souls to the Kingdom of God. Use them to gain so much influence that when you speak, people will be willing to listen and serve the same God that you serve. I pray that the Almighty God will use you to accomplish mighty things in His Kingdom as you serve Him faithfully with the gifts He has given you, in Jesus’ name.

Reflection:
Are you serving God faithfully with the gifts He has given you?

Bible in One Year:
Jeremiah 28-30

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Hymn 12: Onward, Christian Soldiers

Verse 1:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see His banners go!

Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.

Verse 2:
At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.

(Chorus)

Verse 3:
Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.

(Chorus)

Verse 4:
Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never ‘gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.

(Chorus)

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Open Heavens Devotional 12 August 2026 Commentary

Theme: The Burden Bearer teaches that input determines output: your faithfulness with what you have determines what more you will receive. Those who despise little gifts and bury them will lose even what they have.

Major Keywords: Input determines output, faithful stewardship, Parable of the Talents, using your gifts, prove faithful in little.

Commentary Summary:

• To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required: God provides resources for your assignment—both around you and within you. The more He entrusts to you, the more He expects.

• The Wrong Mindset: Despising the little you have and waiting for more before you serve is foolish. The servant who buried one talent was called wicked and slothful. Faithfulness in little opens the door for more.

• Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: He started with one talent—his brain. He used it faithfully through diligence, and God gradually gave him more. He proves that starting small does not limit your destiny if you are faithful.

• Use Your Gifts for Kingdom Purposes: Look around and within you—you have gifts. Use them to win souls, gain influence, and serve God. Do not bury them.

• Key Truth: The principle is clear: prove faithful with little, and more will be committed to you. Neglect what you have, and even that will be taken away.

Reference to Theme: This message, INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT II, reinforces that what you do with what you have determines your future increase. You cannot expect to receive more if you are not faithful with what you have been given. Your output is directly tied to your input.

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Action Steps:

1. The Talent Inventory: Write down three gifts God has given you. Be specific—skills, relationships, time, resources. Commit to using each one for His kingdom this week.

2. The Diligence Check: Are you being faithful in the small things? Look at your daily habits. Are you consistent, hardworking, and disciplined? If not, make one change today.

3. The Kingdom Investment: Choose one gift or resource and use it intentionally this week to share the gospel, help someone in need, or build up the body of Christ.

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