Open Heavens 13 September 2026 Sunday – Pride Comes Before A Fall I

MEMORISE: The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. Psalm 10:4

READ: Daniel 4:29-37 Open Heavens 13 September 2026

29 At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.

30 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

31 While the word was in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

32 And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

33 The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles feathers, and his nails like birds’ claws.

34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

36 At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.

37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Open Heavens 13 September 2026

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Daniel 9-12

MESSAGE: – Open Heavens 13 September 2026 Sunday Daily Devotional

God made Nebuchadnezzar a great king, but pride entered into his heart, and he began to parade himself as a self-made man. God admonished him to be careful and make his way right (Daniel 4:1-27), but he didn’t heed the counsel. He woke up one morning and began to boast, “Look at the empire I have built; see how far my wisdom and understanding have brought me.” God looked at him from heaven and said, “Alright, mighty king, I am removing you from your kingdom. Go and join the animals in the field for seven years. Eat with them, and look like them, then we will know who is really in charge.” Immediately, the king lost his senses and joined the animals in the field. After seven years, however, the merciful God restored his senses, and he praised the Most High God.

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation: Daniel 4:34

As soon as he acknowledged the Most High as the One with all dominion and authority, the glory of his kingdom was restored to him.

At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me. Daniel 4:36

Romans 1:28 says that because some people chose not to retain God in their knowledge, He gave them over to a reprobate mind to do things which are not convenient. When people refuse to acknowledge God’s power, might, and authority over all of creation, they begin to act like animals or even worse. For example, in recent times, we have seen men who call themselves women and have even gone as far as surgically removing their private parts so that they can appear as women, and some women doing likewise. People who engage in such depraved behaviour have failed to retain God in their knowledge and have been given over to reprobate minds.

Beloved, acknowledge God in all your ways and shun pride. Those who allow pride in any form into their hearts are only giving the devil a chance to destroy them.

Key Point – Open Heavens 13 September 2026

Pride debases people and makes them think and act like animals.

Open Heavens 13 September 2026 Sunday Hymn

Hymn 18: Praise To The Lord The Almighty

1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,

the King of creation!

O my soul, praise him, for he is

your health and salvation!

Come, all who hear;

now to his temple draw near,

join me in glad adoration.

2 Praise to the Lord, above

all things so wondrously reigning;

sheltering you under his wings,

and so gently sustaining!

Have you not seen all

that is needful has been

sent by his gracious ordaining?

3 Praise to the Lord, who will

prosper your work and defend you;

surely his goodness and mercy

shall daily attend you.

Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,

if with his love he befriends you.

4 Praise to the Lord! O let all

that is in me adore him!

All that has life and breath,

come now with praises before him.

Let the Amen sound

from his people again;

gladly forever adore him

Prayer Points for Open Heavens 13 September 2026 – Pride Comes Before A Fall I

1. Father, I thank You for the warning against pride and for the example of Nebuchadnezzar, whose pride led to his downfall. Thank You for the grace to walk in humility before You, in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have allowed pride into my heart, taken credit for what You have done, or failed to acknowledge Your hand in my success, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, deliver me from the spirit of pride that makes people believe they are self-made and independent of You. Let me always acknowledge You as the source of every good thing in my life, in Jesus’ name.

4. Lord, help me to retain You in my knowledge at all times. Let me not be given over to a reprobate mind, but let my thoughts be continually fixed on You, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, I pray against every form of pride in my life—whether in my achievements, my possessions, my position, or my abilities. Let humility be my garment, in Jesus’ name.

6. Lord, just as Nebuchadnezzar’s pride led to his humiliation, deliver me from the consequences of pride. Let me not be debased or made to think and act like an animal, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, teach me to give You all the glory for every success and achievement in my life. Let me never boast in my own strength or wisdom, in Jesus’ name.

8. Lord, I pray for everyone who has allowed pride to take root in their hearts. Bring them to repentance and restore them to a place of humility and honor, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, I receive the grace to walk in humility all the days of my life. Let me not fall victim to the devil’s trap of pride, but let me remain under Your protective and merciful covering, in Jesus’ name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas where pride might have crept into your heart, and ask God for grace to walk in humility and acknowledge Him in all things).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that when I humble myself before You, You will lift me up in due time. I receive grace to shun pride and walk in humility, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

I pray you will be blessed for reading Today’s Open Heaven Daily Devotional, The Almighty God will continue to direct you and your family’s path as we all head to heaven. Kindly ensure you purchase the hard copy this Year Open Heaven Devotional from your Local Redeemed Christian Church of God Parishes or Bookshop. Read Yesterday Open Heavens for 12 September 2026 Saturday

Remember to always share the Gospel and the Word of God to everyone close to you, Heaven is real and God is coming soon. As you do so the God of Pastor E.A Adeboye will continue to bless you and your family. Amen. Open Heavens 13 September 2026 Sunday