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

RCCG Open Heavens 26 July 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye  – HE FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES

Topic: HE FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES

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Memorise:

The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
— Exodus 15:3 (KJV)

Read: Deuteronomy 20:1-4 (KJV)

1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
2 And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
3 And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
4 For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

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

I am always praising God, and there are several reasons I do so and will continue doing so. One of the reasons I always give praise to the Almighty is that He always fights my battles for me. He is the Mighty Man of War, as today’s memory verse tells us.

While I was a lecturer at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria, I would often return home from the school campus in the afternoons to have lunch and rest for a while before returning for my evening lectures. One particular afternoon, I finished my lunch and lay on the couch in the living room to rest. At that time, I was also the pastor of a parish, and many people would often come and go from my living room. I knew that if anyone saw my eyes closed, they would think I was sleeping and wouldn’t bother me, so I closed my eyes, put my hands together and put them under my head like a pillow.

Suddenly, someone came into the room and grabbed my hands with one hand and my legs with the other hand while attempting to kiss me. At first, I thought it was my wife, but I realised that a person who could hold my hands and legs at the same time must be very tall, so it couldn’t be her. I opened my eyes, and the being vanished. Instantly, I felt a cold sensation all over my body. I got up, got into my car, and drove to the campus for my evening lectures. Not long after, I began to vomit and pass stool at the same time. When I returned home, I had to crawl out of the car to go to the toilet, and I asked, “Daddy, what is this? I am Your son. Why is this happening to me?” God replied, “Son, I just want you to see a little bit of the battles I am fighting for you.”

Many people think that they are alive because they are wise. However, if God allows them to experience a little bit of the battles He fights for them daily, they will know that they are alive only because of His grace. Beloved, you are alive today, not because you can keep yourself alive, but because God is fighting your battles for you. This is why you must thank Him always. He neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4), and that is why He can fight your battles even when you are asleep.

Prayer Point:
Father, I thank You for fighting my battles for me, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year:
Isaiah 41-43

Hymn 17: Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

Verse 1:
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
To His feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.

Verse 2:
Praise Him for His grace and favour
To His people in distress;
Praise Him still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in His faithfulness.

Verse 3:
Father-like He tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame He knows;
In His hands He gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely yet His mercy flows.

Verse 4:
Angels, help us to adore Him;
Ye behold Him face to face;
Sun and moon, bow down before Him,
Dwellers all in time and space:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace.

Open Heavens Devotional 26 July 2026 Commentary

Theme: The Man of War fights your battles—even when you are unaware, even while you sleep. You are alive today because of His constant, vigilant warfare on your behalf.

Major Keywords: Man of War, fights your battles, divine protection, unseen battles, God’s vigilance, gratitude for deliverance.

Commentary Summary:

• God is a Man of War: Exodus 15:3 declares this truth. He does not just observe your battles—He engages, fights, and secures victory.

• The Attack While Sleeping: Daddy Adeboye experienced a demonic attack while resting at home. The invisible assailant vanished when he opened his eyes, but the physical consequences (vomiting and diarrhea) showed the severity of the battle. God revealed He allowed a glimpse of the battles He constantly fights.

• The Battles You Never See: If God allowed you to see the attacks He intercepts daily—arrows deflected, schemes thwarted, enemies turned away—you would know you are alive only by His grace.

• He Neither Slumbers nor Sleeps: Psalm 121:4 guarantees God is always vigilant. While you rest, He is awake. While you are unaware, He is fighting.

• Key Truth: You owe your life, safety, and preservation not to your wisdom or strength, but to the constant warfare of the Man of War. Gratitude and praise are the only fitting responses.

Reference to Theme: This message reveals that He fights your battles not just in the crises you see, but in the countless moments you never know. The enemy attacks in the mundane—while you sleep, while you rest. But God is always on watch. He is the Man of War, and He never stops fighting for you.

Action Steps:

1. The Gratitude Audit: Before you sleep tonight, thank God specifically for the battles He fought for you today that you do not know about. Thank Him for waking you up this morning. Thank Him for protecting you while you slept last night.

2. The Fear Check: Is there an enemy that seems too big? A problem that seems impossible? A battle you are afraid to face? Remind yourself: “The LORD is a man of war. He goes before me to fight for me. I will not be afraid.”

3. The Rest Challenge: Tonight, when you lie down to sleep, declare: “I rest because my Defender does not sleep. The Man of War is on watch. I am safe.”