OPEN HEAVENS 2026 DEVOTIONAL
DATE: MON, MAR 23, 2026
TOPIC: IN QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE
MEMORISE:
For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. - (Isaiah 30:15)
READ: Psalm 112:1-9 (KJV)
MESSAGE:
When you encounter people who take all kinds of attacks without reacting, even when they have the ability to fight back and win, you must be careful not to offend them. Such people are meek, and when they commit their attackers to God, it is better for the attackers to apologise and seek to resolve the issue immediately. This is because the God who can heal and deliver can also kill and destroy. When God is fighting on someone's behalf, everyone who is against that fellow will be unable to handle the consequences.
A mother eagle once sent one of her eaglets to hunt for food. On its hunt, the eaglet saw a mother duck with her ducklings, grabbed one of them and took it to its mother. On returning to their nest, the mother eagle asked the eaglet about what the mother duck did when it took her duckling, and the eaglet said that she just looked at him and did nothing. Surprised, the mother eagle asked, "It didn't fight or make a fuss?" "No," the eaglet responded. Immediately, the mother eagle told the eaglet to return the duckling and hunt for another prey. The eaglet returned the duckling, and the mother duck looked on without reacting. Thereafter, the eaglet saw a mother hen with her chicks and grabbed one of them. When the eaglet took the chick home, its mother asked how the mother hen reacted. "She was furious and reacted fiercely," the eaglet replied. Then, the mother eagle said that they could now eat. When they finished eating, the eaglet asked its mother why she asked it to return the duckling to the quiet mother duck and why they ate the chick of the fierce mother hen. The mother eagle replied, "The hen has done all it can by shouting; however, the duck who didn't fight back has handed you over to God, and the sky isn't big enough for us to hide from God."
Beloved, keeping calm in the face of negative situations and quietly trusting in God is a strategy for living victoriously. In Psalm 46:10, God instructs you to be still and know that He is God. When you refuse to feel threatened by the devil's antics and quietly put your confidence in God and not your abilities, you will experience God's mighty power that will cause a turnaround in whatever negative circumstance you might be facing. Never give in to fear; trust quietly in God.
KEY POINT:
The best strategy to overcome negative situations is to ask God for help, trust Him, and remain calm as you await His intervention.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 Samuel 4-7
Reflecting on the message of 'In Quietness and Confidence,' I have found in my own life that embracing stillness amidst turmoil often leads to unexpected breakthroughs. The story of the mother eagle and the different reactions of the mother duck and the mother hen reminds me how important it is to control our responses during difficult times. Often, when faced with criticism or attacks, my first instinct is to defend myself aggressively. However, this devotional encourages a different approach—remaining calm, and placing trust in God's power rather than relying solely on my own strength. Over time, I have noticed that reacting calmly can defuse conflict and sometimes even lead to reconciliation, much like how the quiet mother duck's response prompted the eagle's mother to spare her. The key scripture, Isaiah 30:15, highlights that salvation and strength come through returning to rest and confidence. This principle has helped me manage stress by reminding me to step back, pray, and trust God’s timing instead of rushing to handle issues alone. Psalm 46:10’s call to be still is a profound reminder that God’s sovereignty and power surpass human understanding, and that quiet confidence signals faith rather than weakness. Additionally, committing struggles to God rather than reacting hastily opens doors for divine intervention. Just as the devotional points out, while God is a healer and protector, He also defends His own in ways beyond human ability. Trusting in Him does not mean passivity but a confident calm that battles on a spiritual level. For personal application, I recommend setting aside daily moments of quiet reflection and prayer, especially before responding to conflicts. This practice has helped me maintain peace and clarity, aligning with the devotional’s message. In moments of anxiety or confrontation, reminding myself that quiet confidence is a powerful strategy for victory has been transformative. Ultimately, this devotional combines practical wisdom and spiritual truth, encouraging believers to overcome negativity by relying on God’s strength through peaceful trust. It’s a lesson that continually shapes my faith journey and offers hope amidst life’s challenges.
