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OPEN HEAVENS FOR 19TH MAY 2026
TOPIC: WHEN GOD SPEAKS
MEMORISE:
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. — Genesis 1:3
READ: Psalm 29:1-11 (KJV)
Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
MESSAGE:
In today’s memory verse, God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. When He commanded light into existence, He was declaring that darkness should disappear, sorrow should give way to joy, and stagnation should give way to promotion.
God’s word changes lives and situations. When His word comes to a fellow, that person will experience a great turnaround in every aspect of his or her life.
Psalm 29:4 says that God’s voice is powerful and full of majesty. Every time God speaks, all beings in heaven and on earth tremble to do His bidding.
Since we know how powerful God’s voice is, we must be careful about what He says concerning us. We must be careful to ensure that He doesn’t pronounce anything negative over us because it will surely come to pass. We must also ensure that He speaks blessings over us because when He does, they will be irreversible.
You might be asking, “How can I get God to speak irreversible blessings over me?” In Genesis 27:1-4, Isaac wanted to bless Esau, and to properly position him for the blessing, he told him to get his weapons and hunt for venison in the field. He also asked him to prepare it in a way that he loved so that after eating the meal, he would bless him.
Jacob, however, pretended to be Esau, his brother, and tricked their father into giving him the blessing that was meant for Esau. Later on, when Isaac discovered he had erroneously blessed Jacob, he was unable to reverse the blessing (Genesis 27:33). Hebrews 12:17 tells us that Esau’s protests and tears could not reverse what Jacob had received.
Isaac wanted Esau to serve and please him before he could bless him. The same is true if you want God to bless you. People who serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in their thoughts, words, and actions always receive His blessings. A fellow cannot keep doing what his or her father hates and expect to be blessed by him. He or she cannot continue displeasing him and disobeying his instructions and expect to be looked upon favourably by him.
Beloved, does your life please God? Do you shun sin and run away from the things He hates? Do you obey His instructions willingly and promptly? If your answer to all these questions is “Yes”, then you can expect Him to constantly speak His blessings over you. He will always pronounce blessings over His children in whom He is well pleased.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please help me to live a life that pleases you always, so I can be properly positioned to receive your irreversible blessings.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Ezra 5-7
HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS
Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world,
They resound with God’s own heart,
O let the ancient words impart.
Chorus:
Ancient words, ever true,
Changing me and changing you,
We have come with open hearts,
O let the ancient words impart.
Words of life, words of hope
Give us strength, help us cope,
In this world, where e’er we roam,
Ancient words will guide us home.Holy words of our faith
Handed down to this age,
Came to us through sacrifice,
O heed the faithful words of Christ.
About RCCG and Open Heavens
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a global Pentecostal denomination founded in 1952 by Reverend Josiah Akindayomi and now led by Pastor E. A. Adeboye as General Overseer. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, RCCG has spread to over 200 countries with millions of worshippers worldwide.
Open Heavens is the daily devotional of RCCG, written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. First published in 2003, it has become one of the most widely read daily devotionals in the world. Each edition includes a memory verse, Bible reading, message, prayer point, and hymn. The devotional is known for its practical, Bible-based teachings that address everyday Christian living, spiritual warfare, and faith.
The devotional for 19th May 2026 focuses on the power of God’s voice and the importance of living a life that pleases Him to receive irreversible blessings.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
Based on Open Heavens 19th May 2026 – “When God Speaks”
The Power of God’s Voice
When God speaks, things change. In Genesis 1:3, He said, “Let there be light,” and light appeared. Darkness, chaos, and emptiness could not stand before His word. Psalm 29 describes the voice of the Lord as powerful and full of majesty. It breaks cedars, shakes the wilderness, and divides flames of fire. Every being in heaven and on earth trembles to do His bidding.
What God’s voice does:
Light appears in darkness.
Mountains tremble.
Enemies scatter.
Blessings become irreversible.
The Irreversibility of God’s Blessing
The devotional uses the story of Isaac blessing Jacob to illustrate a profound truth. Isaac intended to bless Esau, but Jacob received the blessing instead. When Isaac realized what had happened, he said, “I have blessed him, and he shall be blessed” (Genesis 27:33). He could not reverse the blessing. Even Esau’s bitter tears could not change what had been spoken.
This is how God’s blessing works. Once He speaks it over your life, no power in heaven or on earth can reverse it. The devil cannot cancel it. Your enemies cannot block it. Your mistakes – if repented of – cannot nullify it.
But there is a condition: God must speak it over you. And He speaks blessings over those who please Him.
How to Get God to Speak Blessings Over You
Isaac did not bless Esau immediately. Esau had to serve his father and please him to position himself for the blessing. The same is true with God. People who serve God wholeheartedly and please Him in their thoughts, words, and actions always receive His blessings.
Three questions to ask yourself:
Does your life please God? Not does it please your pastor, your spouse, or your friends. Does it please God?
Do you shun sin and run away from the things He hates? Do you hate what God hates and flee from temptation?
Do you obey His instructions willingly and promptly? Delayed obedience is disobedience. Grudging obedience is not obedience at all.
What It Means to Please God
Pleasing God is not about perfection – it is about direction. It is not about never failing – it is about always returning.
To please God means:
Your heart is toward Him. Even when you stumble, you turn back to Him.
His word is your standard. You may not keep it perfectly, but you do not abandon it.
Sin grieves you. You do not celebrate it, excuse it, or defend it.
Obedience is your goal. You may fall short, but you keep aiming.
His approval matters more than human approval. You fear God more than you fear people.
The Promise for Those Who Please Him
The devotional promises: “He will always pronounce blessings over His children in whom He is well pleased.”
Not sometimes – always.
Not maybe – He will.
Not for a season – constantly.
When God is pleased with you, His blessings are not occasional – they are continual. His voice speaks favor over your life daily. Doors open. Opportunities appear. Provision flows. Protection covers. And no one can reverse any of it.
Conclusion
Do not envy those who seem to prosper through wickedness. Their blessing is temporary. Their success is fragile. But the blessing of God on those who please Him is permanent, irreversible, and protected by the voice that spoke light into darkness.
Position yourself today: serve God wholeheartedly, shun sin, obey promptly, and please Him in all you do. Then listen. You will hear His voice speaking blessing over you. And when He speaks, nothing can reverse it.
Prayer Point from the Devotional:
Father, please help me to live a life that pleases you always, so I can be properly positioned to receive your irreversible blessings.
Action Steps:
Examine your life honestly – answer the three questions from the devotional: Does your life please God? Do you shun sin? Do you obey willingly and promptly?
Identify one area of displeasing behavior – confess it and turn from it today.
Practice prompt obedience – when God prompts you to do something this week, do it immediately without delay.
Listen for His voice – spend time in prayer and Scripture, not just speaking to God but listening for Him.
Thank Him for irreversible blessings – even before you see them, thank God that His blessings on your life cannot be reversed by any enemy or circumstance.
