RCCG Open Heavens 28 August 2026 Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye – REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD II
Topic: REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD II
Memorise:
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
— Jude 1:20 (KJV)
Read: Mark 14:32-50 (KJV)
32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
50 And they all forsook him, and fled.
RCCG Open Heavens 28 August 2026 Today Message by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Yesterday, I mentioned that you should recharge your spiritual energy whenever you feel a hunger in your spirit. This is very important; however, you should also continue to refuel your spiritual energy even when you don’t feel a spiritual hunger so that you can be prepared ahead of any emergency.
This is what I refer to as ‘extra oil.’ Extra oil is the reservoir of prayers and fasting that you have previously done and the Bible verses you have memorised that will come in handy when you are suddenly faced with a challenge. That is why you should always pray, fast, and study the word of God more than you think is necessary, because on days when you need a quick spiritual surge of power, it is from the reservoir that you have built that you will quickly recharge your energy.
For example, temptations can arise on a day when you are not fully charged, and you will need strength to resist them. It is from your extra oil that the strength will come. Likewise, if danger suddenly shows up or disaster strikes, you will need to switch to a war mode quickly, and that can only happen when you have a reservoir of oil in you. In such moments, you can start by speaking in tongues. As you speak in tongues, you will draw from the extra oil in your reservoir, and before long, you will feel a surge of power, and then you will be able to solve the problem at hand. However, nothing will happen if there is no extra oil in your reservoir, even if you speak vehemently in tongues when facing a disaster.
Child of God, nobody prepares for war on a battlefield. Oftentimes, commanders and soldiers plan their battle strategies long before wars break out.
In Matthew 26:36-44, the Bible recounts how Jesus spent time praying earnestly in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was arrested. While He prayed, His disciples slept; therefore, when challenges arose, they had no extra oil to draw from, so they fled. Peter denied Jesus, and all the other disciples fainted on the day of adversity because their strength was small (Proverbs 24:10).
Beloved, pray more than you think is necessary before the day of adversity comes. Prayer is never a waste. Speak in tongues often, and spend ample time in God’s presence so that when the day of adversity comes, you will have more than enough extra oil to draw strength from.
Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to immerse myself in prayer and give myself to the study of Your word daily.
Bible in One Year:
Ezekiel 16-17
Hymn 12: Onward, Christian Soldiers
Verse 1:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see His banners go!
Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Verse 2:
At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
(Chorus)
Verse 3:
Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
(Chorus)
Verse 4:
Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never ‘gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.
(Chorus)
Open Heavens Devotional 28 August 2026 Commentary
Theme: The Burden Bearer calls you to build extra oil—a reservoir of prayer, fasting, Scripture, and worship—so you can stand in the day of adversity. Do not wait for the crisis; prepare in peacetime.
Major Keywords: Extra oil, spiritual reservoir, Gethsemane, watching and praying, preparation for adversity, building faith.
Commentary Summary:
Extra Oil is Essential: Extra oil is the reserve of spiritual strength—prayers already prayed, fasting already done, Scripture memorized—that you draw from in emergencies. If you only recharge when you feel hungry, you will run out in a crisis.
The Disciples Had No Extra Oil: Jesus prayed earnestly in Gethsemane; His disciples slept. When the trial came, they fled in fear. They fainted in the day of adversity because their strength was small.
Pray More Than Necessary: Do not pray only when you feel weak. Pray when you are strong. Build a surplus. Speak in tongues often. Store up God’s word.
Key Truth: No soldier prepares for war on the battlefield. Preparation happens in peacetime. Build your extra oil now so that when the day of adversity comes, you will have more than enough to stand.
Reference to Theme: This message, REFUEL, RECHARGE, RELOAD II, completes the series by emphasizing that you cannot wait until the crisis to build spiritual strength. The wise virgins had extra oil. The disciples did not. Be among the wise.
Action Steps:
The Extra Oil Audit: Do you have a reserve of spiritual strength, or are you living day to day? If you are running on empty, start building today.
The Tongues Commitment: Set aside time each day to pray in tongues. Let it build you up.
The Watch and Pray Reminder: When you feel like sleeping instead of praying, remember the disciples. Watch and pray.
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