Open Heavens 24 May 2025 Open Heavens 24 May 2025: Handling Opportunities – Pastor E.A. Adeboye
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY
Topic: Handling Opportunities
Date: Saturday, 24th May 2025
Author: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Memorise:
Ecclesiastes 9:11
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift… but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Bible Reading:
Ecclesiastes 9:10-11
10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…
11 I returned, and saw under the sun… but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Open Heavens 24 May 2025 Devotional Message:
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.. Open Heavens 24 May 2025
READ: Ecclesiastes 9:10-11
10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Click here for yesterday’s Open Heaven message by Pastor Adeboye
The author I referred to in yesterday’s teaching also said, “Life is an opportunity; seize it.” I agree with this saying. Indeed, life is an opportunity, and you must grab it with both hands. Open Heavens 24 May 2025
I learnt a poem way back in 1957 which says,
“There is a tide in the affairs of men Which,
taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound
in shallows and in miseries.”
The above poem means that when people take an opportunity and make good use of it, they will attain higher heights; however, if they let it go, it might never be regained. Believe me, God is fair to all. He will, at one time or the other, present you with the opportunities you need to fulfil your destiny. The rest of your life will then depend on how you use the opportunities He has given you.
Today’s memory verse says that time and chance happen to ALL. Everyone will have their time and chance, but some will not seize it. Open Heavens 24 May 2025
When some people are struggling, especially the elderly, it is likely that they misused their time and chance when they were younger.
Many people don’t even recognise an opportunity when it comes. This is why you must always be spiritually alert. Imagine what would have become of me if I did not use the opportunity of being in The Redeemed Christian Church of God correctly, or if I had left the church at the slightest provocation. At that time, I wouldn’t have known it, but I would have walked away from my destiny.
People who are easily offended often miss their opportunities because opportunities sometimes come in unattractive packages. For Samuel, his opportunity came in the house of Eli and his wayward sons. If Samuel had gotten offended as a child and told his mother that he wanted to return home, he might have missed the opportunity to become the great prophet whose word never fell to the ground (1 Samuel 3:19). Open Heavens 24 May 2025
For David, his opportunity came when he obeyed his father’s instruction to take food to the battlefield for his brothers (1 Samuel 17:14-20). I pray that you will discern your opportunities and use them well, in Jesus’ name.
Open Heavens 24 May 2025 Prayer Point:
Father, help me see the opportunities You send my way, and please empower me to seize them, in Jesus’ name.
Bible in One Year:
Nehemiah 11–13
RCCG Hymn 15:
Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour
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Thank you for joining us today to reflect on God’s Word through the Open Heavens Devotional. We pray that this message on Handling Opportunities has blessed and inspired you to walk boldly into every chance God gives you. Remember, your destiny is shaped by how you respond to divine timing. Stay spiritually alert and always trust in His guidance.
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Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself. Please forgive me for all my sins. I believe You died for me, and on the third day, You rose again. I accept You today as my Lord and personal Savior. Come into my life and make me a new person. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. Amen.
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