Open Heavens 31 July 2026 Friday – Overcoming Temptations

MEMORISE: But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18

READ: Titus 2:11-12 Open Heavens 31 July 2026

11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Hebrews 2:17-18

17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Open Heavens 31 July 2026

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 57-59

MESSAGE: – Open Heavens 31 July 2026 Friday Daily Devotional

Yesterday, I discussed how you can avoid temptations by staying away from people, things, or places that may tempt you, and generally fleeing every appearance of evil. I also established the fact that everyone will be tempted at one point or another, as Jesus Christ Himself was tempted in all points (Hebrews 4:15).

Today, I will explain how you can overcome temptations, just as Jesus overcame all the temptations that came His way. The first thing you must take note of is that God will never allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

When a temptation comes your way, you must know that you already have the strength that is needed to overcome it. The reason people fall to temptations is that they do not use the strength that God has made available to them. They place great focus on the shiny things the devil is tempting them with instead of the strength and grace that God has given them to overcome such temptations.

A man of God once came to me and said, “Daddy, I don’t know why I keep falling into adultery with some girls in my church. I usually don’t know what I am doing until I am through with the act.” I responded to him, saying, “While you are about to remove your clothes, you know that you want to do something bad, but instead of stopping you decide to focus on the ‘pleasure’ the devil is putting in front of you instead of listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit that is telling you to stop in that moment. Sometimes you even go as far as locking the door to ensure that even if God wants to send someone in to stop you, it will not work. That is why you always fall. Listen to the Holy Spirit anytime He says, ‘Stop.”

Beloved, use the grace that God has made available to His children to stop them from falling into temptation. There is always a way out of temptation; listen to the Holy Spirit and take the way He shows you. Do not let the devil have victory over your soul.

Key Point – Open Heavens 31 July 2026

Always use the grace that God has provided for you to overcome temptations.

Open Heavens 31 July 2026 Friday Hymn

Hymn 30: When We Walk With The Lord

1 When we walk with the Lord

in the light of his word,

what a glory he sheds on our way!

While we do his good will,

he abides with us still,

and with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain:

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way

to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

2 Not a burden we bear,

not a sorrow we share,

but our toil he doth richly repay;

not a grief or a loss,

not a frown or a cross,

but is blest if we trust and obey.

3 But we never can prove

the delights of his love

until all on the altar we lay;

for the favor he shows,

for the joy he bestows,

are for them who will trust and obey.

4 Then in fellowship sweet

we will sit at his feet,

or we’ll walk by his side in the way;

what he says we will do,

where he sends we will go;

never fear, only trust and obey.

Prayer Points for Open Heavens 31 July 2026 – Overcoming Temptations

1. Father, I thank You for the grace that brings salvation and teaches me to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts. Thank You for the strength You have made available to overcome every temptation, in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have yielded to temptation, ignored the voice of the Holy Spirit, and chosen sin over obedience, in Jesus’ name.

3. Father, I receive the grace to overcome every temptation that comes my way. Let me not ignore the warning signs, but let me be sensitive to Your Spirit’s voice, in Jesus’ name.

4. Lord, according to 1 Corinthians 10:13, I thank You that You are faithful and will not allow me to be tempted beyond what I can bear. Show me the way of escape in every situation, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, help me to focus on Your strength and grace rather than the shiny things the devil puts before me. Let me not be deceived by the temporary pleasures of sin, in Jesus’ name.

6. Lord, I pray against every temptation that targets my weaknesses—whether in the area of money, lust, pride, or any other. Strengthen me to stand firm and overcome, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, I receive the grace to flee every appearance of evil and to turn away from sin immediately. Let me not lock the door against Your intervention, but keep my heart open to Your warnings, in Jesus’ name.

8. Lord, I pray for every believer who is struggling with repeated sin. Deliver them from the cycle of falling, and give them the victory that comes through Christ, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, according to Hebrews 2:17-18, I thank You that Jesus, our High Priest, was tempted and is able to succour us when we are tempted. Lord help me in every moment of trial, in Jesus’ name.

10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific temptations you are facing—whether in thoughts, relationships, finances, or habits—and ask God for grace to overcome).

11. Thank You, Father, for the assurance of victory over temptation. I trust in Your grace and believe that I can overcome through Christ who strengthens me, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

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