I had a chance to read Open heavens 2025 by Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye who happened to be General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, and I must say that this particular book is a blessing. It is not a book only. It is a day to day guide. It assists you to walk with God day by day throughout the year. Between January 1 and December 31 you have a message per day. The messages are biblical, wisely processed and encouraging to the spirit. Being a Nigerian, I can proudly make people understand that this book has assisted many people to be spiritual and I believe that it can assist anybody provided one reads the book with an open heart. I am going to give us some explanations on the book today according to the reading I have done so far.
To begin with, the Open Heavens is a day by day devotional. This implies that it provides you with a single theme and Bible reading each day. Pastor Adeboye then states a small explanation, teaches a lesson based on the subject and concludes with a prayer point, Bible in one year reading and occasionally a hymn or more reading. The name Open Heavens implies that when we walk hand in hand with God, He will open the heavens to us or put it in other words, we will have the upper hand. This book aims at enabling all Christians become closer to God, interpret the Bible more easily and lead a holy life.
In this twenty twenty-fifth edition (Volume 25) Pastor Adeboye still maintains the profound and rudimentary approach towards the teachings of the word of God. He briefly writes on various issues like obedience, holiness, prayer, fasting, soul winning, giving, humility among others. Every day message appears as an individual letter to you by God.
As I read the book, there are just numerous key strengths that I identified in the book which I love so much. The one is, that the English is so simple. Although Pastor Adeboye is a professor and a world preacher he writes in a manner that can be comprehended by everyone. This devotional can be comprehended by someone who is either educated or uneducated. His grammar is not big and his words not confusing. This is good particularly to Nigerians and other Africans who are not accustomed to deep English.
And not only that when you are reading the book you can get the feeling that this book was not only written by the knowledge of the author but a book written out of an intimate relationship with God by way of deep prayer. There are times that when you are reading a page it says something that runs congruent to what you are going through at the moment. Oftentimes, message of the day will answer questions you have not even mentioned to your anyone. It is that way that you realize it is the Holy Spirit inspiring it. Pastor Adeboye presents life-like stories about his own life, those of church-members, and stories about Bible characters as well. The lessons are more real in light of these stories. As an illustration, when he is expounding on faith, he can address how God sent a bus to one of the RCCG parishes that had no money. These examples cause the reader to have more faith in God.
It is not merely a devotional concerning church issues and that is among the reason why I really like it so much. It applies to all areas of life: marriage, finances, parenting, character, work, ministry and so on. On other days it will be on how to act as a Christian in business. Other days can speak of your health or of your attitude, or of how to treat your neighbors. It is therefore a whole Christian lifestyle book. Prayer points are provided after you read a message of the day. These prayer pointers are sharp and effective. They encourage you to pray. Not only are they God bless me prayers, but they are prayers that touch the territory of your heart, your character and your walk with God. By observing them well your prayer life will increase.
Through the book I individually have been made more disciplined. In my case, I now get up early and propose before God first before other things. I sense that I am addressing an intelligent dad every morning. The messages are sometimes convincing and red-handed. At other times they console me. However, each time I acquire something.
Another good thing that I like is that the reading is not very long on a daily basis. Maybe in a period of less than 15 minutes you have read, learned, prayed, and even planned how to utilize the lesson. It is ideal to busy individuals.
This book will help you to improve and grow in case you are on the threshold of becoming a Christian. It may provide some of the topics you can teach and preach even when you are a pastor or a church worker. It will assist students to remain with God in school. In one word, I will say Open Heavens 2025 is open to everyone. It even accompanies you every day and gives you light in your life. It is neither a religion but a real relationship with God.
The book Open Heavens 2025 by Pastor E.A. Adeboye is not a mere book but a spiritual trip. It assists you to walk one day at a time with the God. It makes you understand how to live on the right side, love people, remain holy and have faith in everything God can do. It is written in simple language. The teachings are profound. The prayers are efficacious. The word of God is clarified. This will be an essential book to any person who needs to develop his or her relationship with God. It is a devotional which can transform your life whether you are in Lagos or Lokoja, Port Harcourt or Sokoto.