TEENS OPEN HEAVEN FOR TODAY.
Open Heavens for Teens daily devotional by Pastor Adeboye is here. The RCCG Open Heavens For Teens is published to transform & connect teens to Christ. Read and share with someone.
The Topic of Teenagers Open Heavens for Sunday 5th January 2025 Is “Praying Without Believing?”
Read: Luke 7:2-10
2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.
Memorise: Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
In today’s Bible reading, the centurion’s faith received an outstanding accolade from Jesus. He sent people to ask Jesus to come and heal his servant, but while Jesus was still on His way his faith reached new heights, and he sent his friends to Jesus to tell Him, “Just speak the word, and my servant will be healed.”
My dear child, I want you to be like this patriarch of faith who put his faith in the words of Christ and got healing for his servant. When you pray, hold on to God and His words, and you will get answers to your requests.
I remember I once prayed to God for something and didn’t get an answer until 13 years later. I can confidently tell you that God answers prayers, but He needs to see your faith in Him. No one has seen God physically, but you can see Him through the eyes of your faith. Beloved, always pray in faith.
QUIZ: What remarkable statement did the Centurion make that demonstrated his extraordinary faith in Jesus’ ability to heal his servant?
PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to build my faith in You.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Genesis 11:1-13:4, Matthew 5:1-26
HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
- Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father’s throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter’s snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer! - Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! - Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I’ll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Teens Open Heavens is written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye and Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical Churches in the world, and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
•Visit RCCG Official Website: RCCG.org
•Follow Pastor E.A Adeboye on Facebook: Pastor EA Adeboye
Thank you for reading RCCG Teen devotional. This Devotional was shared via www.TheDevotionals.com.ng
Click Here to Read Open Heavens Devotionals for Adult
♥Blessed by this? Click here to Share This Devotional
