RCCG Open Heavens 18 November 2026

MEMORISE:

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

READ: Daniel 10:1-14

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
2 In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.
3 I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
4 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;

5 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:
6 His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
7 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.
8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
9 Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.

10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.
12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.
13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
14 Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 18 NOVEMBER 2026 TODAY’S MESSAGE

Some Christians pray and give God an ultimatum to give them a miracle. They say things like, “God, if you don’t give me this thing by ‘so and so’ date, you will see what I will do!” What can they possibly do to the Creator and Owner of heaven and earth? Anyone who wants to receive a miracle from God must knock on His door with a humble heart.

The fact that the answer to a prayer is not forthcoming as expected does not mean that God has not answered it. In today’s Bible reading, God answered Daniel’s prayer from the very first day he began praying; however, the answer was delayed by the prince of Persia. Thankfully, Daniel did not get angry or start saying the wrong things. He stayed in the place of prayer, and eventually, he received God’s answer to his prayers.

Beloved, if it appears as if your miracle is being delayed, don’t give up; hold on to God. In fact, the Lord is probably already on His way with your miracle. In Mark 5:22-24, Jairus approached Jesus and asked Him to come and lay hands on his daughter, who was sick. However, many people thronged Jesus, leading to a delay in His visit to Jairus’ house. Thankfully, Jairus did not turn around to start insulting Jesus for not giving him a miracle when he was expecting it.

Child of God, you might have been attending several programmes and praying for a divine intervention, but it seems as if God has not answered. I want you to know that He has heard, and your answer is on the way. I have realised that many times when a miracle is delayed, it is so that the testimony will be bigger. If Jesus had arrived on time, Jairus’ daughter would have been healed; however, being healed is not as big a miracle as being resurrected from the dead. Lazarus’ name was mentioned in the Bible because he died and was in the tomb for four days before Jesus arrived to raise him from the dead.

Today’s memory verse tells us that all things work together for good to them that love God. Beloved, delay is not denial. Things may look bad now, but God can see tomorrow already, and He knows that you will emerge victorious. I pray that you will experience a miracle that is so remarkable that the time spent waiting for it will pale in comparison to the joy in your heart.

KEY POINT

Sometimes, when a miracle is delayed,
God is working out a bigger one.

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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 18 NOVEMBER 2026 COMMENTARY

Waiting is one of the hardest things in the Christian life. We pray, we believe, we expect — and then nothing seems to happen. It is in that space that doubt creeps in and the enemy whispers, “God has forgotten you.”

Today’s devotional, “Delay Is Not Denial,” speaks directly to that place of waiting. Daddy shows us that God hears when we pray, but sometimes the answer is delayed for reasons we cannot see. Let’s look at some of the lessons from the devotional.

To Receive a Miracle from God, You Must Be Humble

Anyone who wants to receive a miracle from God must knock on His door with a humble heart. Humility is the posture that opens heaven’s door. Pride says, “I deserve this, and I demand it now.” Humility says, “Lord, I don’t deserve anything, but I trust Your timing and Your will.”

The Bible says in James 4:6, “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” When you approach God with a humble heart, you position yourself for His grace — and His grace is what brings the miracle.

Pray; Don’t Give Up on God

God answered Daniel’s prayer from the very first day he began praying; however, the answer was delayed by the prince of Persia. Thankfully, Daniel did not get angry or start saying the wrong things. He stayed in the place of prayer, and eventually, he received God’s answer. I

Luke 18:1 says, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”  It is a time to pray more. The enemy wants you to give up, to conclude that God has forgotten you. But the truth is that your answer may be in transit, blocked by spiritual resistance that only persistent prayer can break through.

Many Times, a Delayed Miracle Produces a Bigger Testimony

If Jesus had arrived on time, Jairus’ daughter would have been healed; however, being healed is not as big a miracle as being resurrected from the dead. Lazarus died and was in the tomb for four days before Jesus arrived to raise him from the dead.

The delay is not punishment — it is preparation for a greater display of God’s glory. When the answer finally comes, it will be so remarkable that the time spent waiting will pale in comparison to the joy in your heart. Your delayed miracle is not a denied miracle. It is a bigger miracle waiting to happen.

The Answer Is on the Way

This is not a message to make you passive — it is a message to make you patient and persistent. God has heard you from the first day you prayed. The answer is not lost; it is on the way. The delay is not denial.

The silence is not absence. Your miracle is coming, and when it arrives, it will be bigger, better, and more beautiful than you imagined. Hold on. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Your testimony is on the way.

Action Steps

1. Examine your heart for pride. Ask God to search your heart and remove any pride or sense of entitlement in your prayer life. Approach Him with humility, trusting His timing and His will.
2. Keep praying without giving up. Identify the prayer you have been tempted to abandon because of delay. Commit to praying about it consistently this week, refusing to faint or give up.
3. Thank God for the delay. Instead of complaining about the wait, thank God that He is preparing a bigger testimony through it. Write down what you believe God is teaching you in this season.

Prayer Points

1. Father, I thank You for hearing and answering my prayers.
2. Lord, forgive me for any pride or entitlement in my heart. Teach me to approach You with humility and trust, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, give me the grace to keep praying without giving up. Help me not to faint in the place of prayer, but to hold on to You, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, I stand against every prince of Persia assigned to delay my answer. Let every spiritual resistance be broken, and let my answer come speedily, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, let my delayed miracle produce a bigger testimony. Let Your glory be revealed in my situation, and let the wait be worth it, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, as I wait, strengthen my faith. Help me to trust that all things work together for my good because I love You, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, let my testimony be so remarkable that the wait will be forgotten. I will testify of Your faithfulness and Your perfect timing, in Jesus’ name.