RCCG Open Heaven 2 October 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – REMAIN GRATEFUL
Topic: REMAIN GRATEFUL
Memorise:
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
— Psalm 26:7 (KJV)
Read: Psalm 103:1-5 (KJV)
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
RCCG Open Heavens 2 October 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Some time ago, I went to a man’s house to conduct a programme. It was a night programme, and the owner of the house asked me to spend the night at his house afterwards because it was too late for me to return home. I obliged, and in the morning, he asked me to wait for breakfast. When it was time to eat, a chef came and asked my host what he wanted to eat. After so much back and forth, my host finally decided that he would have bread and eggs for breakfast. Then, for the next few minutes, another back-and-forth ensued because the chef asked my host how he wanted his eggs prepared – scrambled, poached, or fried – before he finally settled on boiled eggs. Then, it was time for another debate: how do you want your egg boiled, hard-boiled or medium-boiled? By then, it had been more than 25 minutes, and I had gotten really hungry.
Finally, the chef turned to me when he finished with his boss and asked, “Sir, what will you eat?” I told him to give me anything he had. He said he had bread and eggs, and I said it was fine. Then, he asked if I wanted an omelette or bacon, the number of eggs I wanted, and so on. I told him that anything was fine, as long as it was enough to satisfy my hunger. After the whole ordeal, I thought to myself that even though I had no money, I had a good appetite at least. Child of God, while you may not have everything you desire in life yet, you must be grateful for the things you have.
Ecclesiastes 6:2 says that the sight of the eyes is better than the wandering of desire. Many people are not grateful for what they have because they are consumed with thinking about the things they want. They do not appreciate the things they can see because of their wandering desires. Beloved, if God has given you the gift of life, be grateful. Ecclesiastes 9:4 says that as long as you are joined to all the living, there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion. As long as you are alive, there is hope that you will achieve the things you desire. Don’t be so focused on the things you wish you had that you forget to appreciate God for all you already have. In all things, give thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to remain grateful for all You have done for me, in Jesus’ name.
Bible in One Year:
Matthew 1-4
Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Verse 1:
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!
Verse 2:
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 e’er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Verse 3:
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.
Verse 4:
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.
Open Heaven Devotional 2 October 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer calls you to remain grateful. Gratitude is not about having everything you want—it is about appreciating everything you have. A grateful heart unlocks more blessings.
Major Keywords: Remain grateful, thanksgiving, contentment, wandering desires, hope of the living.
Commentary Summary:
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The Breakfast Lesson: Daddy Adeboye’s host spent 25 minutes deciding how to eat his eggs. Daddy, with no money, simply said, “Give me anything.” He was grateful for a good appetite. Be grateful for what you have.
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Wandering Desires Steal Joy: Ecclesiastes 6:2 warns that the sight of the eyes is better than the wandering of desire. Many are ungrateful because they focus on what they lack instead of what they have.
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Hope of the Living: Ecclesiastes 9:4 declares a living dog is better than a dead lion. As long as you are alive, there is hope. Your story is not over.
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Key Truth: In everything give thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Gratitude is not denial of pain—it is defiance against despair. Thank God for what you have, and He will give you what you don’t have.
Reference to Theme: This message, REMAIN GRATEFUL, reminds you that gratitude is a choice and a command. Stop complaining. Start thanking. Your perspective will shift, and your blessings will multiply.
Action Steps:
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Write a “Gratitude List” Today: Take a pen and paper and write down 10 things God has done for you that you have never thanked Him for. Thank Him for each one, out loud.
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Stop Complaining: Make a conscious decision not to complain about anything. Instead, replace every complaint with thanksgiving.
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Thank Someone Who Has Blessed You: Call, text, or visit someone who has been a blessing in your life and tell them thank you.
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Meditate on Psalm 103:1-5 Daily: Read it slowly. Personalize it. Let it remind you of all His benefits.
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