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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 15 MAY 2026 COMMENTARY
Here is the detailed commentary and interpretation for today’s devotional.

MEMORISE: Hebrews 12:13
“And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.”

This verse uses the imagery of a straight path to describe the Christian life. A crooked path causes those who are already struggling (“the lame”) to stumble further. But when you make your path straight—clear, upright, and well-marked—you help not only yourself but also those following behind you. In the context of today’s devotional, your digital footprint is part of that path. When you post crooked, unrighteous content, you cause others to stumble. When you post straight, godly content, you help heal those who are spiritually lame.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 5:14-15
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”

Jesus declares that His followers are not meant to be hidden. A city on a hill cannot be concealed. A candle is not lit to be covered but to illuminate. This passage applies directly to your online presence. The internet is the modern “hill” and the “candlestick.” Your posts, shares, comments, and likes are your light. The question is not whether people will see you—they will. The question is: what will they see when they look?

Your Digital Footprint as a Believer
In today’s devotional, Pastor E.A. Adeboye (Daddy Adeboye) brings his series on footprints to a contemporary application: your digital footprint. Technology is advancing rapidly, and Christians must navigate this new terrain with wisdom. While staying current in your field is important, it is far more crucial to let the Holy Spirit guide your online presence. Your identity as a child of God must shape everything you post, share, and like.

The Danger of Losing Your Identity Online
The devotional warns that some Christians have lost their way in the digital age. They have forgotten who they are. They chase likes, shares, and followers at the expense of their witness. They post content that is ungodly, worldly, or careless—simply because it is popular or trending.

“They allow unbelievers to blaspheme God’s name because of their conduct and actions.”

This is a sobering statement. When you post something inappropriate, unbelievers do not just criticize you—they mock your God. Your careless post becomes an excuse for them to reject the gospel. Your attempt to fit in becomes a reason for them to blaspheme.

You are not just representing yourself online. You are representing the King of kings.

The City on a Hill Cannot Be Hidden
The Bible reading reminds us that as believers, we are a city set on a hill. This means:

You are visible. People are watching. Even if you have a private account, your posts can be screenshotted and shared. Nothing online is truly private.
You are influential. Someone is being affected by what you post—whether positively or negatively.
You are accountable. God sees everything you post, and one day you will give an account.
“Whatever you do will be seen by many people. Your digital footprint will reach the devices of millions of people across the world.”

A single post can travel across continents in seconds. A single comment can be screenshotted and saved for years. Your digital footprint is permanent, public, and powerful.

Social Media: A Tool for Global Evangelism
The devotional does not condemn technology. On the contrary, it sees social media as a powerful opportunity for evangelism.

“With social media, you have an easy opportunity to be a global evangelist for God’s kingdom.”

Think about this. Fifty years ago, reaching millions of people required a stadium, a sound system, and weeks of planning. Today, you can reach millions with a single post from your living room. You can share a scripture, a testimony, a prayer, or a word of encouragement that travels around the world while you sleep.

Do not misuse this opportunity. Do not put your candle under a bushel of worldliness and carelessness. Let your light shine—not to draw attention to yourself, but to draw people to Christ.

Digital Footprints Outlive People
The devotional makes a striking observation: digital footprints outlive people. Long after you are gone, your online content remains.

The example given: The late Bishop Benson Idahosa has been dead for many years, but his teachings are still available online. New generations continue to be blessed by his ministry because his digital footprint preserved his voice.

What will your digital footprint say about you when you are gone?
Will your grandchildren find posts that honor God or embarrass them?
Will strangers be blessed by your content or offended by it?
Will your online legacy draw people to Christ or push them away?
You are writing your digital epitaph with every post.

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