Open Heavens 28th October 2025 – SHINE THE LIGHT
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TODAY MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 5:15
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.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TODAY BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 18:23-25
23]Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
[24]And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
[25]But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
[26]The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
[27]Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
[28]But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
[29]And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
[30]And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
[31]So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
[32]Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
[33]Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
[34]And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
[35]So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TODAY MESSAGE
Every true child of God is a shining light. You are the light of the world, and Mathew 5:16 says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Light has one clear duty: shining.
This means that anything that stops light from shining is its enemy. As a child of God, anything that stops you from shining is your enemy, and you must deal with it.
Anything that allows darkness to gain the upper hand over light in a believer’s life is an enemy. In today’s memory verse, Jesus identified an object that can keep our light from shining and allow darkness to rule over light- a bushel.
A bushel is typically a wooden bucket that was used for measuring dry goods such as peas or grains in the past. If someone lights a lamp in a dark room and puts it under a bushel, it will be impossible to tell that there is light anywhere in that room.
One of the most dangerous bushels that has hidden the light of many believers is unforgiveness. The dangerous thing about unforgiveness is that it comes as just one bushel, but it multiplies itself into many other bushels that cover a believer’s light and keep it from shining. Unforgiveness always comes with bitterness, grudges, anger, and resentment.
When someone offends you and you decide not to forgive the person, before long, you will find yourself resenting the person and refusing to speak amicably with him or her.
Unforgiveness also hinders prayers from getting answered. “And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Mark 11:25-26
Beloved, don’t toy with unforgiveness; it hides a person’s light and plunges the unforgiving person into darkness. When Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving servant in today’s Bible reading, He revealed the end of those who do not forgive – they are handed over to tormentors.
Have you been hiding your light under the bushel of unforgiveness? It is time to kick it away and let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). I pray that God will be glorified through your words and actions, in Jesus’ name.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TODAY KEY POINT
Unforgiveness is dangerous; don’t let it dim your light
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TODAY BIBLE IN A YEAR
Luke 16-18
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TODAY: HYMN 24 I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS
1 I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one marked an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak.
2 I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met His Father there.
3 I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To anyone unkind.
4 I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said,
“He hath done what he could.”
5 I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
“Let little children come to Me,”
I would obey the call.
6 But oh, I’m not like Jesus,
As anyone may see;
O gentle Savior, send Thy grace,
And make me like to thee
Open Heavens Devotional For Today Reflection – October 28th, 2025 by Micromab
Unforgiveness is a silent thief that dims the brightness of God’s light in us. When we hold on to grudges, we allow darkness to creep into our hearts and block the reflection of Christ’s love through our actions.
The same God who forgave us expects us to extend that same mercy to others — not because they deserve it, but because forgiveness keeps our hearts pure and our spirits free to shine.
Open Heavens For Today Reflection Questions:
- Is there anyone I still hold in my heart with resentment or anger?
- Has bitterness become the bushel hiding my light?
- What would my life look like if I truly forgave from the heart?hfulness reflected in your praise?
Open Heavens Devotional Application
Identify and release: Write down the names of those you have not forgiven. Pray sincerely and release them today.
Reflect God’s light: Choose kindness where bitterness once lived. Let your actions reveal God’s mercy.
Guard your heart: Make forgiveness a daily habit — don’t let offense take root.
Pray: “Lord, help me to let go of every hurt and live as a light that reflects Your love and grace.”
PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS
All-Powerful God, I invite You into every situation of my life. Show Yourself mighty, and let Your power transform every challenge into testimony, in Jesus’ name.
PRAYER POINTS
Prayer Points On Open Heavens 28 October 2025 – The All-Powerful God
Open Heaven 2025 Prayer Points for Today:
Father, I worship You, the all-powerful God. All powers in heaven and on earth belong to You. Thank You for giving me power to be called Your son/daughter.
Father, You are the God of all flesh, and there is nothing practically impossible with You. Thank You because Your power can never fail.
Father, I invite You into every situation that appears seemingly impossible in my life, please step in and let there be a dramatic change for the better, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please in Your mercy, let there be provisions for all my needs; at the very nick of time, please let there be miraculous supply, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please no matter how bad my story is, by Your power, let there be a great change for the better, in Jesus’ name.
Father, by Your power, let there be a total turnaround in my marriage, ministry and career for the best, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please turn every negative situation around in my life and family, and let there be no trace of any negativity again, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please manifest Yourself mightily in my life, and let there a massive change for good in all areas, in Jesus’ name.
Father, please by Your power and might, let there be a move of Your power over my nation, and let an end come to every negative situation, in Jesus’ name.
All-powerful God, please show Yourself mighty in my life, my family and Your church, in Jesus’ name.
Father, send help to Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye in all areas of his life.
Show Yourself mighty in his ministry; bless his home, and family (biological and spiritual), and help them to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus’ name.
Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus’ name.
Father, let every challenge, hindrance, and obstacle to sharing these daily prayer points with Your children be removed, in Jesus’ name.
Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)
In Jesus’ name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)
Thank you, Father, for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Special Note:
These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.
God Bless Our Nation
These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you.
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