OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY JULY 8TH 2025

TOPIC: TRUE BEAUTY

MEMORISE:
“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” - (1 Peter 3:4)

READ: 1 PETER 3:3-11 (KJV)

3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

MESSAGE:
It is good to pay attention to your physical appearance; however, this should not become an obsession. Many people have become so obsessed with their physical appearance that they spend lots of time and money on artificial hair, make-up, cosmetic surgery, and revealing clothes, thinking this will make them more attractive. This sort of obsession is not befitting of Christians. For example, applying heavy cosmetics and undergoing cosmetic surgery is a way of telling God that He has not created you the right way. Wearing tight and revealing clothes is also a way of saying that you're cheap and available. As a genuine Christian, your true beauty is not determined by your outward appearance but by the things that lie within you.

You should only give moderate time and attention to your looks. If a believer spends three hours dressing up every morning, I wonder if he or she has a quiet time with God at all. Colossians 3:2 says that your primary focus should be on things above, not things on the earth. Matthew 6:21 also says that where your treasure is, there will your heart be. If you are spending so much resources on your outward appearance, it shows where your heart actually is and what you are really focused on. Some Christians go as far as getting cosmetic surgery to enhance certain parts of their body. Some of them cannot sacrifice their comfort for the sake of the gospel, but they are willing to risk their lives to enhance their appearance.

It is good to look good, but please pay more attention to looking more beautiful on the inside than you are on the outside. What makes a person really beautiful is his or her character and good deeds. Dorcas was full of good works and generosity. She was vibrant in her relationship with God and fervent in her love for humanity. When she died, the people in her community refused to let her go. They sent for Peter to come and wake her up because her impact was truly powerful (Acts 9:36-42). If all she was known for were her face and body structure, nobody would have gone the extra mile to get Peter to wake her from the dead.

Beloved, when you live for God, your life will be truly beautiful, and long after you have crossed over to eternity, people will still be blessed by your impact. Focus on reflecting true beauty, not just your outward appearance.

KEY POINT:
True beauty is in being a person of excellent character, virtues, and impact.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PROVERBS 27-29

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

HYMNAL: 7 - I AM THINE O LORD

1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow’r of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain]

3 Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain]

4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain]

A sister got her deliverance this morning by the Power of the Holy Ghost.

Philippians 2:9, 11 KJV
[9] Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
[11] and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

JULY SPIRITUAL CONQUEST GUIDE

Theme: “Conquering the Month by the Spirit and the Word”
Key Verse: “This month shall be unto you the beginning of months…” – Exodus 12:2


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DAY 1 PRAYER POINTS – JULY 1st

Thanksgiving and Surrender

Scripture: Psalm 103:1–5


> Thank You, Lord, for bringing me into the new month of July. I surrender this month completely into Your hands. Let Your name be glorified in my life.



Speak Into the Month

Scripture: Job 22:28


> I decree that this month shall bring divine help, peace, favor, victory, and spiritual breakthroughs. No day will bring sorrow in Jesus' name.



Cancel Evil Patterns

Scripture: Isaiah 8:10


> Every satanic plan to derail my destiny in July is destroyed now! July, you will not cooperate with darkness against me.



Divine Protection

Scripture: Psalm 91:1–7


> I abide under the shadow of the Almighty. No plague or tragedy shall come near me or my loved ones.



Open Doors and Favor

Scripture: Revelation 3:8


> Father, open doors of opportunity and divine favor this month. Let helpers locate me, and let my efforts be crowned with success.



Fresh Fire and Holy Spirit Leading

Scripture: Romans 8:14


> Holy Spirit, take over this month. Lead me daily, teach me, and empower me to walk in God's perfect will.




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JULY BIBLE READING PLAN

Read through the New Testament and Psalms in One Month

Week 1: July 1–7

Date Bible Reading

July 1 Matthew 1–3 + Psalm 1
July 2 Matthew 4–6 + Psalm 2
July 3 Matthew 7–9 + Psalm 3
July 4 Matthew 10–12 + Psalm 4
July 5 Matthew 13–15 + Psalm 5
July 6 Matthew 16–18 + Psalm 6
July 7 Matthew 19–21 + Psalm 7


Week 2: July 8–14

Date Bible Reading

July 8 Matthew 22–24 + Psalm 8
July 9 Matthew 25–26 + Psalm 9
July 10 Matthew 27–28 + Psalm 10
July 11 Mark 1–3 + Psalm 11
July 12 Mark 4–6 + Psalm 12
July 13 Mark 7–9 + Psalm 13
July 14 Mark 10–12 + Psalm 14


Week 3: July 15–21

Date Bible Reading

July 15 Mark 13–16 + Psalm 15
July 16 Luke 1–2 + Psalm 16
July 17 Luke 3–5 + Psalm 17
July 18 Luke 6–8 + Psalm 18
July 19 Luke 9–11 + Psalm 19
July 20 Luke 12–14 + Psalm 20
July 21 Luke 15–17 + Psalm 21


Week 4: July 22–28

Date Bible Reading

July 22 Luke 18–20 + Psalm 22
July 23 Luke 21–22 + Psalm 23
July 24 Luke 23–24 + Psalm 24
July 25 John 1–3 + Psalm 25
July 26 John 4–6 + Psalm 26
July 27 John 7–9 + Psalm 27
July 28 John 10–12 + Psalm 28


Final Days: July 29–31

Date Bible Reading

July 29 John 13–15 + Psalm 29
July 30 John 16–18 + Psalm 30
July 31 John 19–21 + Psalm 31

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY JULY 1ST 2025

TOPIC: ACCORDING TO YOUR CAPACITY 1

MEMORISE:
"Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all." - (Galatians 4:1)

READ: GALATIANS 4:1-2 (KJV)

1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

MESSAGE:
Many people ask God for blessings; however, if God answers many of them at the time of their requests, the miracles may destroy them. For example, a responsible father, even if he is a billionaire, will decline the request of his four-year-old son to drive one of his cars because the boy cannot handle a car at such a young age. Similarly, God only gives His children blessings they can handle and blessings that wouldn’t destroy them. Beloved, you must expand your capacity so you can accommodate the blessings you are asking God for. If a believer wants to be the president of a nation but cannot effectively manage the people and resources within a department as the Head of Department, the fellow will be a disaster waiting to happen if he or she becomes the nation's president at that moment. As a president, there are greater consequences for mismanagement; therefore, to save such a believer from them, God will not allow him or her to become the president at that moment.

When God calls people and shows them His vision for their lives, He always takes them through a process to prepare them for the vision He has shown them. When God showed Joseph that he would become a leader (Genesis 37:5-10), He took him through 13 years of training to prepare him. In those years, Joseph found himself in different leadership positions that prepared him for the place God was taking him to (Genesis 39:1-4,21-23). If he had become the leader of Egypt immediately after he had his dreams, he would have been inexperienced and incapable of making the wise decisions he made.

At 40, Moses knew what God wanted him to do, but because he had not developed the capacity to execute his assignment, he went about it the wrong way (Exodus 2:11-15). God had to withdraw him from Egypt and redeploy him into the wilderness to learn patience and wisdom as he took care of his father-in-law's sheep (Exodus 3:1). Likewise, David started as a shepherd boy and went through God's preparation process for 13 years after Samuel anointed him as Israel's king.

Beloved, train yourself to be the kind of person who can handle the blessings you are asking God for. Submit to God's process, and allow Him to help you build your capacity and eliminate the weaknesses that can hinder you from fulfilling His vision for your life.

REFLECTION:
Do you have the capacity to handle the blessings you are asking God for?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PROVERBS 4-7

AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE

HYMNAL: 28 - GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH

1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell's Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.

HAPPY NEW MONTH TO YOU ALL

Psalm 126:1-6 KJV
[1] When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream.

[2] Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

[3] The LORD hath done great things for us; Whereof we are glad.

[4] Turn again our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the south.

[5] They that sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

[6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Praise the Lord! I'm glad to be here. Hallelujah!