Open Heavens Devotional 24th May 2025 The Topic of Open Heavens for 24th May 2025 Is: Handling Opportunities
MEMORISE:
Ecclesiastes 9:11
“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.”
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.
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Open Heavens Devotional for Today
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.
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.”
This poem means that when people take an opportunity and make good use of it, they will attain higher heights. 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 depend on how you use the opportunities He has given you. Open Heavens Devotional 24th May 2025
Today’s memory verse says that time and chance happen to ALL. Everyone will have their time and chance, but not all will seize it.
When people struggle later in life, especially the elderly, it’s often because they misused their opportunities when they were younger. Open Heavens Devotional 24th May 2025
Many don’t even recognise an opportunity when it comes. That’s 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. I would have unknowingly walked away from my destiny.
People who are easily offended often miss their opportunities because opportunities sometimes come in unattractive packages.
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For Samuel, his opportunity came in the house of Eli and his wayward sons. If Samuel had gotten offended as a child and asked to return home, he might have missed becoming the great prophet whose word never fell to the ground (1 Samuel 3:19). Open Heavens Devotional 24th May 2025
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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 Devotional 24th 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
Thank You for Reading Open Heavens Devotional 24th May 2025
Thank you for joining us today to reflect on God’s Word through the Open Heavens Devotional 24th May 2025. We pray this message on Handling Opportunities inspires you to walk boldly into every open door God gives you. Stay alert, stay faithful, and stay blessed.
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About The Devotional
The Open Heavens is one of the most widely read devotionals in the world. It is written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). This devotional is designed to fill you daily with God’s word, keep you spiritually nourished, and uplift your soul. Also available are the Teens Open Heavens and many more editions.
