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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 6 JUNE 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalm 70:4
“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.”

This verse reveals that rejoicing is not optional for the seeker of God—it is a defining characteristic. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it connects seeking God with sustained joy. Notice that the verse says “say continually”—rejoicing is not a one-time shout at the end of a testimony; it is a continuous declaration: “Let God be magnified.” Joy is the language of those who have learned that God Himself, not just His gifts, is their true reward.

BIBLE READING: Psalm 68:3-5
“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.”

This passage gives three commands to the righteous: be glad, rejoice, sing praises. And then it gives the reason: God is a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows. Daddy Adeboye draws from this to show that our joy is not based on perfect circumstances but on the character of God. Even when you feel fatherless (abandoned, unsupported) or widowed (alone, vulnerable), God is in His holy habitation acting on your behalf. That is grounds for exceeding joy.

The Joy of the Lord: Your Non-Negotiable Strength
1. Why Joy Is Not Optional (Nehemiah 8:10)
Daddy Adeboye begins with a foundational truth: “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). This means that without joy, you are weak. Joy is not a spiritual luxury for days when everything is going well; it is the very source of spiritual stamina.

Without Joy With the Joy of the Lord
Easily discouraged by bad news Remains stable because joy is rooted in God, not circumstances
Vulnerable to satanic attacks The enemy cannot penetrate a joyful heart
Drains others with complaints Strengthens others through testimony
Misses God’s presence (for in His presence is fullness of joy – Psalm 16:11) Dwells in God’s presence continually
Daddy Adeboye then quotes Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always.” Not sometimes. Not when the bank account is full or the marriage is peaceful or the children are obedient. Always. This is not toxic positivity or denial of pain. It is a deliberate choice to anchor your emotional state in God’s unchanging character rather than your fluctuating circumstances.

2. The Discipline of Counting Your Blessings
Daddy Adeboye gives a practical instruction:

“No matter your current situation, if you think deeply about all that God has done for you, you will realise that you have more than enough to be joyful about.”

He illustrates this with a striking contrast:

Situation What You Have to Rejoice About
Financial challenges but divine health You can eat anything without medical restrictions
Ailing health but financial abundance You have resources for the best care
Breathing difficulties? No But if you are breathing now, rejoice!
“Many years ago, I had a friend who could only feed on milk because of a health condition. Yet, before he died, he had millions of dollars in his bank accounts.”

The point is devastatingly simple: the man with millions could not enjoy a single meal. The man with financial struggles could eat freely. Each had something to envy in the other, and each had something to thank God for. The joyful Christian is the one who focuses on what they have, not on what they lack.

3. Taking Blessings for Granted: A Deadly Trap
Daddy Adeboye diagnoses a common spiritual disease: familiarity blindness.

“You may not realise the value of breathing until you see someone struggling to breathe. Likewise, you may not see sleeping and waking up as a blessing until you hear stories of people who died in their sleep.”

Consider these everyday miracles that we rarely celebrate:

Everyday Blessing The Alternative Reality
Waking up this morning Many went to bed and did not wake up
Ability to breathe freely Millions gasp for air in hospital beds
Food to eat (even if not luxurious) Over 800 million people go to bed hungry daily
A roof over your head Millions sleep in the open, displaced by war or disaster
Sight, hearing, mobility Many would trade millions for any of these
The devil’s strategy is to make you so focused on what you don’t have that you become blind to what you do have. A sorrowful Christian is an ineffective Christian. When you choose joy, you slam the door in Satan’s face.

Biblical Foundations for Rejoicing in Hard Times
1. Isaiah 54:1 – Rejoice Even When You Are Barren
Daddy Adeboye makes a remarkable connection: “Isaiah 54:1 encourages those who are yet to bear fruit to rejoice.”..........

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