RCCG Open Heaven 22 September 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – FEAR NOT
Topic: FEAR NOT
Memorise:
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
— Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Read: John 20:19-23 (KJV)
19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
RCCG Open Heaven 22 September 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Some theologians say that if you search the Scriptures carefully, you will find out that the phrase ‘fear not’ was mentioned in one form or another 365 times. Thus, if you are afraid of anything at all, God has a word for you for each day of the year: fear not. Romans 8:37 says that you are more than a conqueror through Christ, who loved you. The primary reason you should not be afraid is that God loves you. Child of God, do you know and believe that God loves you? Are you assured of His love? If you are, fear not!
After Jesus Christ rose from the dead and visited His disciples, He told them not to be afraid. When He visited them, they were sorely afraid because He had been crucified. Today’s Bible reading tells us that they shut the doors where they were gathered because they were afraid. One of the beautiful things about God’s visit is that when He’s ready to visit you, no door can keep Him away, because He Himself is the door of the sheep (John 10:7). Whenever you are afraid, He will visit you to say, “Fear not.” In John 14:1, Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” When you believe in the Almighty God, you will not have any cause to be afraid. Even when fear knocks on the door of your heart, God will visit you to reassure you of His love. I decree in the name above every other name that you are free from any torment of fear you may be under.
1 John 4:18 says that fear has torment. Wherever fear exists, oppression, suppression, and limitation will also prevail. God does not want you to live under the torment of fear. Instead, He wants you to live by faith because where there is faith, fear disappears. When you are confident that God is your helper, you will not be afraid of what any man can do to you (Hebrews 13:6). When you are assured of God’s love and care, you will not be afraid when you face a storm because you know that God will never leave you to perish.
Beloved, fear not. God loves you, and He will never leave nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). He cares about you, so cast your cares and fears upon Him and put your mind at rest.
Key Point:
God loves you; fear not!
Bible in One Year:
Micah 1-4
Hymn 29: When Peace Like a River Attendeth My Way
Verse 1:
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Chorus:
It is well, it is well,
With my soul, with my soul!
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Verse 2:
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
(Chorus)
Verse 3:
My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!—
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
(Chorus)
Verse 4:
And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
(Chorus)
Open Heaven Devotional 22 September 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer commands you to fear not. Fear torments and limits, but God’s love casts it out. He has a “fear not” for every day of the year—365 promises of peace.
Major Keywords: Fear not, God’s love casts out fear, peace in the storm, 365 fear nots, trusting God’s presence.
Commentary Summary:
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365 “Fear Nots”: The Bible contains 365 variations of “fear not”—one for every day. God has a daily word of peace for you. You are more than a conqueror through Christ.
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The Disciples Behind Locked Doors: After the crucifixion, the disciples hid in fear. Jesus walked through locked doors and said, “Peace be unto you.” No door can keep Him out when He comes to visit you.
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Fear Has Torment: 1 John 4:18 declares that fear brings torment, oppression, and limitation. God wants you to live by faith, where fear disappears.
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Key Truth: God loves you and will never leave you. Cast your cares and fears upon Him. When you are assured of His love, you will not be afraid.
Reference to Theme: This message, FEAR NOT, reminds you that fear is not from God. He has given you power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Trust His love, and fear will flee.
Action Steps:
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Open Your “Locked Doors”: Identify the specific area (finances, health, children) you have been hiding in fear. Lay it before God and invite Him to step in.
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Activate Your Daily “Fear Not”: Whenever anxious thoughts arise, speak Isaiah 41:10 out loud to anchor your soul.
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Cast the Burden Immediately: The moment worry drops into your mind, pray Hebrews 13:5-6 and declare: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man can do to me!”
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