RCCG Open Heavens 19 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – GOD’S COVENANT OF PROTECTION
Topic: GOD’S COVENANT OF PROTECTION
Memorise:
For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.
— Zechariah 2:5 (KJV)
Read: Psalm 91:1-16 (KJV)
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
RCCG Open Heavens 19 August 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
The devil lures many people into evil covenants with the promise of protection; however, complete protection only exists in God. Romans 8:31 says, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:37 further says that we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us. This means that, if you are in a covenant with God, you will not have to fight any battle, because He will always fight for you. Many times, you would have won the battle before you even realise that someone was trying to attack you.
I ran away from my village after some people threatened that they were going to ‘eat me for breakfast,’ and for 13 years, I could not return. However, after I met the Lord Jesus Christ, I was able to visit my village, and I even attended a wedding where I saw many of the people who had threatened to kill me through diabolical means. I was much younger in the faith at the time, so I had a lot of zeal but not much wisdom. I was asked to preach at the wedding, and I delivered a powerful sermon that hit them hard with the word of God.
Some months later, those people went to the mother of the lady who got married and told her that it was her daughter’s wedding that provided a platform for me to insult them. They further said that they had been waiting for an opportunity for revenge, and the opportunity had presented itself now that her daughter was pregnant. They told her, “We will see if your daughter will give birth, unless we are not the ones in charge here on earth.” The lady’s mother became frightened and came to me. I told her not to worry and assured her that on the day her daughter would give birth, all those who had threatened her would fall asleep. To the glory of God, things turned out exactly as I said; her daughter gave birth while those who threatened her were sleeping. The baby they swore would not be born is now a medical doctor.
Beloved, God said that He will be a wall of fire around you in today’s memory verse, and anyone who chooses to confront the Consuming Fire will not live to tell the story. Never be afraid of any force, person, or situation that threatens to harm you. Cry out to God in such cases, and He will show up to defend you and give you victory.
Key Point:
God is a wall of fire around those who are in a covenant with Him.
Bible in One Year:
Jeremiah 49
Hymn 5: Blessed Assurance
Verse 1:
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Chorus:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Verse 2:
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
(Chorus)
Verse 3:
Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
(Chorus)
Open Heavens Devotional 19 August 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer offers God’s covenant of protection—a wall of fire that no enemy can penetrate. He fights your battles, defeats your enemies, and keeps you safe from every attack.
Major Keywords: God’s covenant of protection, wall of fire, divine protection, more than conquerors, Psalm 91, enemies defeated.
Commentary Summary:
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Complete Protection in God: The devil offers false protection through evil covenants, but only God provides true safety. Romans 8:31 assures that if God is for you, no one can successfully stand against you.
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More Than Conquerors: Romans 8:37 declares that you are more than a conqueror through Christ. He fights your battles—often before you even know they exist.
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Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: He fled his village in fear for 13 years. After meeting Christ, he returned and preached boldly. When enemies threatened revenge through a pregnant woman, he declared by faith that they would fall asleep. God honored his word, the baby was born safely, and that child became a medical doctor.
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God is a Wall of Fire: Zechariah 2:5 promises God’s consuming fire around you. Those who confront it will not survive. Do not fear any enemy—cry out to God, and He will defend you.
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Key Truth: God’s covenant of protection is complete and unshakable. He is your refuge, fortress, and shield. Trust Him, not the devil’s empty promises.
Reference to Theme: This message, GOD’S COVENANT OF PROTECTION, shows that your safety does not come from secret societies or evil pacts—it comes from your covenant with God. He is a wall of fire around you, and no enemy can overcome His protection.
Action Steps:
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The Protection Check: Have you ever sought protection from ungodly sources—charms, cults, or covenants? Renounce them today. Trust only in God.
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The Psalm 91 Declaration: Read Psalm 91 aloud daily. Declare it over your life, your family, and your future.
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The Faith Speak: When you face a threat, do not speak fear. Speak faith. Declare: “God is my wall of fire. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.”
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