Open Heavens 25 July 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – PUT JESUS FIRST

RCCG Open Heavens 25 July 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – PUT JESUS FIRST

Topic: PUT JESUS FIRST

Memorise:

I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
— Psalm 16:8 (KJV)

Read: 1 Kings 17:8-16 (KJV)

8 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.
10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.
11 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.
12 And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.
13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.
14 For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth.
15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.
16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah.

RCCG Open Heavens 25 July 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

One of the ways that believers can preserve and maintain their position as children of God is by putting Him first in everything. In Genesis 22:1-18, God tested Abraham to find out who was more important in his life: God’s gift to him (Isaac) or the Giver of the gift (God). He asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, and he passed the test. Abraham put God first and chose to obey Him. He knew that the God who quickened his dead body to bear a son could also raise his son from death (Hebrews 11:17-19). When he passed the test, the Almighty God made a promise to multiply him exceedingly, and today, Abraham’s seed can be found everywhere. When you put God first, He will single you out for mighty miracles.

In today’s Bible reading, a man of God met a widow and asked her for food. The widow responded that all she had was just enough for her and her son to make one last meal before they die. However, she eventually gave up the meal to feed the prophet, and for the rest of the famine, she and her son didn’t suffer hunger. In Luke 4:25-26, the Bible tells us that there were many widows in the land of Israel whom Elijah could have been sent to at that time. However, I believe that God singled her out for an unending supply because He knew that she would put Him first.

One way to put God first in your life is to give Him your firstfruits. I find it surprising when some people struggle to offer their firstfruits to God. In Proverbs 3:9-10, God says that when you honour Him with your firstfruits, your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. You cannot put God first in your finances and experience scarcity or lack. Just do as God has said and leave the rest to Him.

Another way to put God first is to make His priorities your priority. One of the most important things to God is the salvation of souls. In Luke 19:10, Jesus said that He came to seek and save the lost. Winning souls and making disciples are important to God; therefore, they should be important to you also. Beloved, tell others about Jesus today, and become actively involved in their spiritual growth. Go the extra mile to ensure that someone else follows Jesus, and the Almighty God will single you out for His marvellous miracles.

Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to put You first in every area of my life, in Jesus’ name.

Bible in One Year:
Isaiah 38-40

Hymn 58: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Else

Verse 1:
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

Chorus:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

Verse 2:
When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

(Chorus)

Verse 3:
His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

(Chorus)

Verse 4:
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

(Chorus)

Open Heavens Devotional 25 July 2026 Commentary

Theme: The Burden Bearer requires you to put Jesus first in your finances, priorities, and daily life to be singled out for supernatural provision, preservation, and miracles.

Major Keywords: Put Jesus first, firstfruits, Abraham and Isaac, widow of Zarephath, God’s priorities, soul-winning, being singled out.

Commentary Summary:

• The Test of Abraham: God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac—the gift he had waited decades for. Abraham put the Giver before the gift, and God blessed him with multiplication that echoes through history.

• The Widow of Zarephath: She had only one meal left, yet she put God’s prophet first. She was singled out among many widows in Israel for an unending supply because God knew she would honour Him first.

• Firstfruits: Proverbs 3:9-10 promises barns filled with plenty and vats overflowing when you honour God with the first and best of your increase, trusting Him with the beginning.

• Making God’s Priorities Your Priority: God’s primary concern is the salvation of souls (Luke 19:10). When you prioritize soul-winning and discipleship, you align with His heart and position yourself for miraculous intervention.

• Key Truth: Putting Jesus first is the secret to preservation, stability, and supernatural supply. When you set the Lord always before you, you shall not be moved.

Reference to Theme: This message emphasizes that putting Jesus first is both a posture of worship and a practical act that unlocks divine favour. Whether through giving firstfruits, prioritizing soul-winning, or surrendering your “Isaac,” God singles out those who honour Him first. He is not a God of leftovers—He deserves the first place in every area of your life.

Action Steps:

1. The Firstfruits Commitment: If you have not been giving your firstfruits, start this month. Set aside the first portion of your income as an offering to God before you spend anything else.

2. The Isaac Audit: Ask God: Is there anything I am holding back from You? Any “Isaac” that I have placed before You? Identify it. Surrender it.

3. The Soul-Winning Goal: Set a specific goal to share your faith with at least one person this week. Go the extra mile. Invite them to church. Follow up. Disciple them.