Open Heavens Devotional – 25th June 2026
Topic: START FROM WHERE YOU ARE
MEMORISE: For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth. Zechariah 4:10
READ: John 4:25-30 (KJV) 25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. 27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? 28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
MESSAGE: Some people choose to be passive and not apply themselves in their careers and even things that have to do with God’s Kingdom, because they don’t want to start small. They keep postponing the things they ought to do because they feel that they are not equipped enough. If God has given you an assignment, you should not wait until you feel you are good enough to start.
This is because He knew your capacity and imperfections before He chose you. Even though you need to keep growing and equipping yourself so you can progressively become a more valuable vessel in His hands, you should not keep God waiting once He commissions you for an assignment because you want to become perfect for the assignment.
In John 4:1-30, when Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman, she returned to her people and started telling them about Jesus. All she had was one encounter with the Master, but it was enough for people to follow her to see Him and encounter Him also. She didn’t first enrol in a theological school or go for classes with the Scribes; she started from where she was and with what she had.
When God called Moses in Exodus 3, he felt like he was not competent enough for the job. He kept giving God excuses and even suggested that He choose someone else. God never calls the qualified; rather, He always equips those He chooses.
God can choose to bypass individuals who seem vastly experienced and qualified, and select a totally inexperienced and unqualified person. For example, God bypassed Jesse’s older sons to choose David, the lastborn of the family, who appeared unqualified for kingship. Psalm 78:70-71 says that God picked David from the sheepfolds and brought him to feed His inheritance. God delights in using the foolish things of the world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27). He also can choose to hide some things from the wise and rather reveal them to babes (Matthew 11:25).
Beloved, has God called you to do something for Him? Look beyond your current resources and what seems to be your capacity, and launch out.
Start from where you are; don’t despise your little beginnings. On Judgement Day, God will not be concerned about the skilled and qualified; rather, He will be looking to say, “..Well done, thou good and faithful servant…” (Matthew 25:21).
Start small, remain faithful, and the Lord will equip you with all that you need as you carry out your divine assignments.
KEY POINT: When God gives you an assignment, start from where you are.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 112-118
HYMN 35: ’TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
Commentary for Open Heavens Readers
This devotional is a powerful call to action. Pastor E.A. Adeboye challenges the spirit of procrastination and perfectionism that prevents many from stepping out in obedience. Using the Samaritan woman and Moses as examples, he shows that God does not call the qualified—He qualifies the called.
Your “small beginning” is not a limitation; it is the starting point of God’s great work. Stop waiting until you feel ready. Start where you are, with what you have. Remain faithful, and God will equip you along the way.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for calling me despite my limitations. Forgive me for delaying obedience because I felt unqualified. Today, I choose to start from where I am. Help me to be faithful in the little things. Equip me as I go and use my life for Your glory, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
