On October 17, 2024, the Open Heaven daily devotional, written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, focuses on the topic “Your Spiritual Father.”
The devotional emphasizes the importance of having a spiritual father in the Christian journey. Pastor Adeboye uses the scripture from 1 Corinthians 4:15, which states, “For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.”
The message draws from the biblical account of Elijah and Elisha in 1 Kings 19:19-21, highlighting how Elisha followed Elijah and eventually received a double portion of Elijah’s anointing. This illustrates the significance of submitting to and honoring one’s spiritual father to receive spiritual blessings and growth.
The prayer points for the day include requests for the grace to serve and honor one’s spiritual father faithfully, to receive the full blessings of one’s spiritual inheritance, and for spiritual fathers to remain encouraged and effective in their roles.
Additionally, the devotional encourages readers to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior if they have not already done so, emphasizing that this is a prerequisite for experiencing God’s continuous presence and victory in their lives.
