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OPEN HEAVENS FOR 21ST MAY 2026
TOPIC: GOD ABOVE ALL
MEMORISE:
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. — Psalm 135:5
READ: Psalm 95:1-6 (KJV)
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.
The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.
MESSAGE:
In Exodus 7:10, when Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh bearing a message from the Lord, they demonstrated the power of the One who sent them by casting down Aaron’s rod, and it turned into a snake. The Egyptian magicians also turned their rods into snakes, but it soon became obvious that all power belongs to God, as the snake from Aaron’s rod swallowed all the magicians’ snakes.
The devil might attempt to copy God, but he will always fail because God is above all (1 Chronicles 29:11-12). For instance, the devil has given many people wealth through various unholy means, but my God is the only One who gives power to get wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18). Furthermore, the wealth that comes from God’s blessing is without sorrow (Proverbs 10:22).
The Almighty God can change the unchangeable. He can take a beggar from a dunghill and cause him or her to dine with princes (1 Samuel 2:8). He can also do the impossible. In one night, He delivered His people from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 12:31-33). He also provided food for them for 40 years in the wilderness. He fed them with the food of angels and gave them meat throughout their journey to the Promised Land (Psalm 78:24-25).
Furthermore, they didn’t need new clothes or shoes because their clothes and shoes did not wear out (Deuteronomy 29:5). The God who did all these wonders can do exceeding abundantly above all you can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). He can meet your needs effortlessly because the cattle upon a thousand hills are His (Psalm 50:10), and all the silver and gold in the world belong to Him (Haggai 2:8). He owns the whole earth and everything within it (Psalm 24:1). He is God above all gods (2 Chronicles 2:5); the King of kings and Lord of lords (1 Timothy 6:15).
Beloved, isn’t it amazing that the One who is above all is your Father? He has given you access to all His wisdom, riches, glory, power, grace, and goodness, and all He expects from you is your praise and worship.
He expects your love and devotion, and He truly deserves it all. If you really want God’s special attention and you want to experience His almightiness, ask Him to give you a heart of worship today because He will give His attention, which will come with all that He has, to those who worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24).
PRAYER POINT:
Father, thank you for calling me your own. Please, give me a heart that loves to worship you at all times.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Nehemiah 1-3
HYMN 18: PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear,
Now to His temple draw near;
Join ye in glad adoration!Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen
How thy desires ever have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
If with His love He befriend thee.Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again;
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
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 21st May 2026 focuses on God’s absolute supremacy over all gods and the access believers have to Him as their Father through worship.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
Based on Open Heavens 21st May 2026 – “God Above All”
Our God Is Above All
This devotional brings us to a foundational truth: our God is above all. He is above every god, every power, every principality, every problem, and every enemy. When you truly understand this, fear loses its grip and faith takes over.
The psalmist declares in Psalm 135:5: “For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.” This is not opinion—it is settled conviction. He is not one god among many; He is above all.
The Snake That Swallowed the Other Snakes
In Exodus 7, Moses and Aaron stood before Pharaoh. Aaron cast down his rod, and it turned into a snake. The Egyptian magicians, operating by the power of the devil, did the same. At first glance, it looked like a draw. But then Aaron’s snake swallowed the magicians’ snakes.
This is the nature of our God. He does not just compete with the enemy—He consumes him. He does not just match power—He surpasses it.
The devil may attempt to copy God, but he will always fail. His counterfeits may look convincing for a moment, but they cannot stand against the real thing.
What the Devil Copies and Where He Fails
The devil does have some power. He can give wealth. He can perform signs. He can deceive. But his copies always come with fatal flaws:
The devil’s wealth comes with sorrow. Deuteronomy 8:18 says God gives the power to get wealth. Proverbs 10:22 says God’s blessing makes rich and adds no sorrow. But the devil’s wealth—through fraud, gambling, rituals, or exploitation—always carries hidden pain. The money is there, but peace is gone.
The devil’s power is limited. The magicians could turn rods into snakes, but they could not turn snakes back into rods. They could mimic some plagues, but they could not stop them. They could match a few signs, but they were powerless before the finger of God.
The devil’s solutions are temporary. The wealth he gives does not last. The success he offers crumbles. The protection he promises fails. Only what God gives is permanent.
The God Who Does the Impossible
The devotional lists some of the impossible things God has done:
He changes the unchangeable. He took a beggar from the dunghill and made him dine with princes (1 Samuel 2:8). Your past does not determine your future with God.
He delivers in one night. In a single night, Israel went from slavery to freedom (Exodus 12:31-33). Your long-standing bondage can end tonight.
He provides for decades. For 40 years in the wilderness, God fed Israel with angel’s food and gave them meat. Their clothes did not wear out, and their feet did not swell (Deuteronomy 29:5). God does not just deliver—He sustains.
He owns everything. The cattle on a thousand hills belong to Him (Psalm 50:10). All the silver and gold are His (Haggai 2:8). The earth and everything in it is His (Psalm 24:1). He is never short of resources.
He can do exceeding abundantly above all you can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Not just what you ask—above it. Not just what you think—abundantly above it.
The Father Who Gives You Access to All He Has
The devotional makes a stunning declaration: “Isn’t it amazing that the One who is above all is your Father?”
Because He is your Father, you have access to His wisdom, riches, glory, power, grace, and goodness. All He expects from you is your praise and worship.
He does not need your money—He owns everything. He does not need your strength—He is almighty. He does not need your connections—He is above all. What He wants is your heart. He wants your love and devotion.
The Key That Unlocks His Almighty Power
The devotional ends with a crucial key: worship. If you want God’s special attention and you want to experience His almightiness, ask Him to give you a heart of worship.
Why worship? Worship positions you in His presence. Worship humbles you before His greatness. Worship shifts your focus from your problem to His power. Worship invites His attention.
John 4:23-24 says: “The true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
God is seeking worshippers. He is not hiding from you—He is looking for you. He will give His attention, which comes with all that He has, to those who worship Him.
How to Worship in Spirit and Truth
Worship with your whole heart. Not just your lips—your whole heart. The psalmist says, “Let us make a joyful noise.” Joyful, not dutiful.
Worship with thanksgiving. “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving.” Gratitude is the doorway to worship.
Worship with humility. “Let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.” Worship is not standing on your dignity—it is kneeling before His.
Worship in spirit. Not just ritual or tradition. Worship that flows from your spirit, energized by the Holy Spirit.
Worship in truth. Not pretending or performing. Worship that is honest about who you are and who He is.
Conclusion
The devil may have power, but your Father is above all. The enemy may have weapons, but your Father owns everything. The world may have its gods, but your Father is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Do not fear the devil’s counterfeits—your God’s snake swallows them. Do not envy the world’s wealth—your God’s blessing comes without sorrow. Do not despair over your situation—your God can do the impossible. Do not doubt His provision—He owns the cattle on a thousand hills.
All of this is available to you because He is your Father. All He asks is your worship. Give it to Him today. Worship Him in spirit and truth. And watch the God who is above all move on your behalf.
Prayer Point from the Devotional:
Father, thank you for calling me your own. Please, give me a heart that loves to worship you at all times.
Action Steps:
Identify what you have been fearing – is there an enemy, problem, or lack that has been intimidating you? Remind yourself: My God is above all.
Identify what you have been envying – is there wealth or success you have been coveting? Remember: The devil’s blessings come with sorrow. Wait for God’s sorrow-free blessing.
Make worship a daily practice – set aside time each day specifically for worship, not prayer requests or Bible study, just worship.
Thank Him for access – thank God that because He is your Father, you have access to all He has. Do not beg—receive.
Declare Psalm 135:5 daily – say it until it settles in your heart: “I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.”
