OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 : INSPIRE SOMEONE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 5:14-16
[14]Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
[15]Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
[16]Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

I believe that you must have been inspired by someone through his/her actions or words to change your life in a significant way.

This shows that positive inspiration can make one healthier, happier and more fulfilled. Today’s Bible text enjoins us to inspire others by shining our light so that God will be glorified.

The world is filled with so much trouble, and to inspire someone, you must have a level of pedigree and demonstrate that you are capable of doing many things.

Therefore, to inspire others, you need to have the following traits:

– Be sincere. People will appreciate you and be inspired when they discover that you are sincere, real and genuine.
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– Show a genuine interest in people by being curious about their lives and ask questions to learn a lot from them.
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– Be emotionally balanced. Don’t get angry at every slight provocation; be in control of your emotions so that others can emulate you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 KEY POINT

You can influence people positively through your words and actions.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 21 – I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS
1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark’d an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak,

2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To anyone unkind.

4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
“He hath done what he could.”

5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
“Let little children come to Me;”
I would obey the call.

6. But oh I’m not like Jesus,
As anyone may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ZECHARIAH 6-10

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 1 OCTOBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Psalm 122:6

OPEN HEAVEN 1 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING PSALM 122:1-9

1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.

2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:

4 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.

5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

9 Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good.

OPEN HEAVEN 1 OCTOBER 2023 PRAYERS

1. Father, thank You for my nation. Thank You for all You have done for us, for all You are currently doing and all You will still do. Thank You Lord.

2. Father, please visit my nation specially and give us a special miracle that can only come from You.

3. Father, please deliver my nation from leaders, terrorists and everyone working against the good of our land.

4. Father, by Your mercies, cancel every curse and all demonic operations in my nation, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, please protect my nation from every external attack and grant us victory on all sides, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, please make a way for my nation to become very great, in Jesus’ name.

7. Father, please pour down Your blessings upon my nation. Lord, make every barren sector in my nation fruitful, in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, please raise great and righteous leaders in my nation. Please, raise leaders that will do Your will, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, please put an end to every form of evil in my nation. Lord, let Your righteousness reign in my nation, in Jesus’ name.

10. Father, please give my nation a new beginning of glory, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, please let there be a great revival in my nation. Lord, raise evangelists and missionaries that will win my nation completely for You, in Jesus’ name.

12. Your personal prayer points for your nation and other nations of the world.

OPEN HEAVEN 1 OCTOBER 2023 HYMN

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS

1. “There shall be showers of blessing”
This is the promise of love;
There shall be season refreshing
Send from a savior above

Chorus:
Showers of blessing
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy drops round us are falling
But for the showers we plead.

2. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys;
Sound of abundance of rain.

3. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Send them upon us Oh Lord!
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come now and honour Thy Word.

4. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Oh, that today thy might fall,
Now as to God we are Confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

5. “There shall be showers of blessing”
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be season refreshing,
If we let God have his way.

OPEN HEAVEN 1 OCTOBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MALACHI 1-4

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:36

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING JOHN 8:32-36

[32]And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

[33]They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

[34]Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

[35]And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

[36]If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

It’s not unexpected to find young people who want to exercise a measure of independence breaking away from routines, relatives, laid down instructions or ancient landmarks” as the Bible says (Proverbs 22:28).

This freedom they seek means making decisions, taking risks, and spreading their wings to fly. It gives them the confidence to try out new things and grow.

This, in itself, should be commended, but too much freedom can cause a teenager to get into trouble. He/she may take wrong.decisions that can affect his/her destiny.

This explains why many teenagers have regrets when they.see their peers in better positions than themselves.

They wish they can turn back the hands of time in order to make smart choices, but as they say, “opportunity lost may never be regained”.

As a child of God, the only true freedom you can have comes from your knowledge about God. Don’t let your freedom put you in any bondage.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 KEY POINT

Good people learn from their mistakes, but wise children learn from the mistakes of others and avoid them.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 5 – TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE
1. Take my life and let it
Consecrated Lord to Thee
Take my moment and my days
Let them flow ceaseless praise.

2. Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee

3. Take my voice and let me sing
Always only for my king;
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.

4. Take my sliver and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as thou shalt choose.

5. Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall no longer mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,

6. Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for thee

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ZECHARIAH 1-5

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. Isaiah 55:3

OPEN HEAVEN 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING PSALM 29:3-9

3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.

4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.

5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.

7 The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.

8 The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.

9 The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.

OPEN HEAVEN 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

I was merely a mathematician before God anointed me as a pastor. What would a mathematician possibly have to say that can profit you if God is not speaking through him? My life and ministry are built on what God says.

My ears are always open to Him because when He speaks, power is at work. Ecclesiastes 8:4 says where the word of a king is, there is power.

In The Redeemed Christian Church of God, we have seen great miracles – the dead coming back to life, blind eyes opening, women without wombs conceiving and delivering babies, and many other great testimonies, only because God speaks and power follows.

Believe me honestly, the only way to live an abundant life is to be able to hear God’s voice. I pity people who cannot hear or do not even know God.

A believer that cannot hear God cannot work miracles, neither can he or she escape the traps of the devil.

John 6:68 says it clearly: Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

You cannot live without the spoken word of God. As a matter of fact, man was created to live by the word of God (Mathew 4:4). This is why the Bible must be your daily companion.

The Bible is my favourite book because it has made me relevant to my generation. I will continue to read it so that God can do more in and through me.

You must also ensure that you choose carefully those you listen to. If you can hear God but listen to people who cannot, they will surely mislead you.

Who are the people you go to for advice? Who are the people you depend on for correction? Proverbs 13:20 says a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

If your heart is pure and you haven’t heard from God, you need to pray until God opens your ears to hear Him.

Set yourself apart and seek to hear God (Habakkuk 2:1). Your soul will live only by what you hear.

Your future and the fulfilment of your destiny depend on what you do with the instructions you receive from God. Hear life and live.

OPEN HEAVEN 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 ACTION POINT

Fast for three days and pray to the Lord to open your ears so you can hear Him.

 

OPEN HEAVEN 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 10: IN CHRIST ALONE

1 In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand

2 In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay

3 Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4 No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand

OPEN HEAVEN 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ZECHARIAH 11-14

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE:Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Philippians 4:5

OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING PHILIPPIANS 4:5-9

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

Do everything in moderation. The fact that you have enough money to buy as much food as you like does not mean you should eat every time.

Some people used to fast when they were poor but as soon as some money came into their hands, fasting became history.

Even if you don’t want to fast for spiritual reasons, you need to fast for the sake of your health.

Truly, you may have a lot to do but that doesn’t mean you should not find a way to spend quality time with your family.

Don’t let success destroy the great things of life. Money is supposed to improve your quality of life, not worsen it.

That you now have a housemaid or other domestic staff does not mean you should not exercise your body anymore.

Every now and then, you still need to engage in some household chores and physical activities.

When some people make a little money, they start disrespecting other people they deem to be less fortunate.

If you see a rich and popular fellow who doesn’t respect elders, you have seen someone who is not interested in living long.

King Saul became wealthy and influential, so he stopped honouring Prophet Samuel. The result of that was his life becoming so miserable that he begged to be killed (1 Samuel 31:4).

Samson thought because he was strong and influential, he could be with any woman he wanted, even against the advice of his parents and ended up being captured by his enemies.

Don’t let the power that comes with money and success get you to destroy yourself.

The word of God does not teach us to lead a carnal life that pleases the flesh (Romans 8:13). Don’t let comfort bury you before your time.

Put your flesh under control to ensure that it is not indulging in things that are not beneficial to you.

Believe me honestly, if you always do whatever you feel like, your flesh will begin to rule you. If you let money, success or fame get into your head, the end will be disastrous.

There are more successes to be achieved in the future, but you can only reach them if you are temperate with the ones you have already gotten.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 REFLECTION

Don’t let money, success or fame deny you of the greater achievements lying ahead of you.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

I AM THINE O LORD

1. I am Thine O Lord
I have heard Thy voice
And it told Thy love to me
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.

CHORUS:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord
By the pow’r of grace divine
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine.

3. Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend.

4. There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ZECHARIAH 6-10

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 THURSDAY: IS JESUS IN YOUR BOAT?

OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? Mark 4:38

OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING Mark 4:35-41

35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

In our Bible reading, Jesus’ disciples woke Him up, and He stilled the storm. Have you imagined what would have happened had He not been in the boat? Life is full of storms, and except God helps you, such storms can drown you.

No matter how smart you are, there is one storm you cannot escape: the storm of death. Don’t be deceived, death will make anyone who isn’t in Christ fearful.

David could say, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me“ (Psalm 23:4) because he was on the Lord’s side.

If the Lord is not with you in your boat and the storm comes, who will you call upon? Storms can come suddenly, without notice.

Once while on a plane to London, there was a particular man who had a golden walking stick. From time to time, he would get up and show off his golden walking stick as he walked to and from the bathroom.

Suddenly, the captain announced, “Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a little problem as we currently cannot land the plane”.

The man with the golden walking stick now really needed to go to the bathroom; but as he stood up to go, the hostess asked him to remain seated.

Obviously terrified, he refused to remain in his seat and for a moment, I too was afraid. I then said to my Daddy, “But Lord, You didn’t tell me this is the end”.

He responded saying, “No, it’s not the end. I want to talk to you, and I know that as soon as you land, you will be kept busy, but we need to talk”.

As soon as I heard His voice, His peace came to me. After the Lord finished talking to me, the plane landed without any problem.

Had I not already been His child that day, I would not have had any right to call upon Him in the storm and I would have been terrified like just any other person.

If He is not in your boat, there would be nobody to call upon for deliverance in the midst of a storm.

It is only when you have Him in your boat that you would be able to say, “Christ in me the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27).

OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 REFLECTION

Is Jesus in your life?

OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3 Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

OPEN HEAVEN 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ZECHARIAH 1-5

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:16

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14

[14]Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

Addiction is a word that is used to describe someone’s dependence on a substance or habit, and can be either physical, mental or psychological.

Though the word is mostly used in relation to the abuse of alcohol or drugs, people also use it to describe an unhealthy focus on other areas ranging from food to immoral living, social media, video games, et cetera.

Many addictions begin from childhood and become profound in adolescence if they are not put in check.

Most times, addictions come as a result of personal experimentation or external influence from one’s peers.

This is why today’s Bible text commands that we should not be closely knit with unbelievers so that their darkness will not swallow us.

If you are reading this, and you are struggling with any form of addiction, I pray that God will deliver you from that bondage right now in Jesus’ name.

I implore you to seek counsel and help quickly from godly elders so that the addiction will not destroy you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, please deliver everyone who is addicted to bad things today in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 3 – ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER

1. All to Jesus I surrender
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

CHORUS
I surrender all.
I surrender all:
All to Thee, my blessed saviour
I surrender all

2. All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet I bow;
Worldly pleasures all forsaken.
Take me, Jesus, take me now.

3. All to Jesus I surrender.
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

4. All to Jesus I surrender,
Now I feel the sacred flame
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His name!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HAGGAI 1-2

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 WEDNESDAY: HELP THOU MY UNBELIEF

OPEN HEAVEN 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. Mark 9:24

OPEN HEAVEN 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING Mark 9:17-27

17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.

22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

In Ezekiel 37:1-11, the Bible tells us about the valley of dry bones where God asked the Prophet, “Can these bones live?” Ezekiel said, “Only you know”.

In other words, Ezekiel was saying, “My faith can’t handle that”, but the dry bones eventually lived.

In Mark 9:17-27, a man brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus’ disciples.

They couldn’t deliver the child and thus referred him to the Lord Jesus, who said, “O ye of little faith”. The man said, “I believe, but help thou my unbelief”.

The day I heard that story, | was so glad, because that means if my faith is not enough, I can cry to Him and He will make it grow.

When I became General Overseer, we loved to cook and eat together during our convention, but we were having challenges with the finances for the feeding and the parishes were groaning under the cost.

One day during the convention, out of desperation, I said, “One day will come when you will be able to come to the Convention without bringing any money at all”.

When we finished that night, and I got back to my office to pray, the Lord spoke to me, “Son, when do you want that to happen?” I said, “One of these days” and He responded, “Why not from now?” At that time we were about 10,000 people. How would I feed 10,000 people for one week?

The Lord said, “Announce to the entire congregation that you will feed them next convention”. I said, “Daddy, I’ve never disobeyed You before, but this one? I can’t tell them”.

He didn’t put any pressure on me, so the Convention ended and everybody left, but they came back the following month for the Holy Ghost Service and God repeated it.

I said, “Lord, my faith can’t carry it”, and He said to me, “Son, you are about to lose a miracle”. I therefore announced, “Brethren, next year, don’t bring any money for feeding, you will be fed”.

That was over 20 years ago, and God has not failed once.

You may think I am a man of great faith, but the truth is that my Daddy is the One who helps my little faith, so I depend entirely on Him.

He has never let me down and I know He will not let you down too.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, please help my unbelief.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Haggai 1-2

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 MONDAY: BE CLEAN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING EXODUS 19:10-11

[10]And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,

[11]And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

Be a child of God, you mustnresemble your Father, who is holy and clean, both within and without.

Anytime I read the description of God’s outward look in the book of Revelation, I am convinced that He is not dirty at all.

That is one of the reasons the twenty-four elders and other Heavenly beings enjoy staying in His presence to hail Him.

It’s common for teenagers to become less concerned about personal hygiene as they grow, especially when they’re no longer under their parent’s close watch.

As a mother, I’m very keen on hygiene because it is important that we keep our bodies clean to stay healthy and free of harmful germs that could cause diseases.

Poor hygiene can lead to tooth decay, skin infections, and constant visits to the hospital.

Good hygiene boosts your confidence as it allows you to interact with other people more positively.

It is unpleasant to be in close contact with someone who has mouth or body odour, therefore, endeavor to bathe twice a day and brush your teeth. If you have to use deodorant, please do.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 KEY POINT

Cleanliness limits your visits to the hospital.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

HYMN 12 – HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!

1. Holy, Holy, Holy!
Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to thee:
Holy, holy, holy,
Merciful and Mighty!
God in Three Persons,
Blessed, Trinity!

2. Holy, Holy, Holy!
All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns
Around the glassy sea:
Cherubim and seraphim
Falling down before Thee,
Which wert and art,
And evermore shalt be.

3. Holy, Holy, Holy!
Though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eyes of sinful man
Thy glory may not see
Only thou art holy:
There is none beside Thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

4. Holy, Holy, Holy!
Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise
Thy name, in earth and sky, and sea;
Holy, Holy, Holy,
Merciful and Mighty!
God in Three Persons,
Blessed, Trinity!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ZEPHANIAH 1-3

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 TUESDAY: PUT GOD FIRST ALWAYS

OPEN HEAVEN 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase. Proverbs 3:9

OPEN HEAVEN 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING 1 KINGS 17:7-16

7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

8 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,

9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.

10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.

11 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.

12 And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.

13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

14 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth.

15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.

16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.

17 And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

One of the things I have discovered about God in my little walk with Him is that He wants to be your priority at all times.

He said in Matthew 6:33 that you should seek His kingdom and righteousness first.

In Psalm 10:4, the Bible describes those who do not seek God and have Him in their thoughts as proud.

In Deuteronomy 26:2, God said that your very first harvest should be given to Him. He wants to be your number one or nothing at all to you.

In fact, one of His names is ‘Jealous’ (Exodus 34:14). Now, when God sees that you always put Him first and you have honoured Him, then He will begin to work out a befitting reward for you.

In Proverbs 3:9-10, the Bible says: “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine”.

In our Bible reading for today, Elijah told the widow of Zarephath to prepare his meal first before making that of herself and her son.

Some other women would have said, “Prophet, did you not hear that there is only one meal left?

If I prepare that one for you, there will be nothing left to prepare for me and my son”.

Instead of saying that, she honoured God in the life of the Prophet in that difficult situation and in return, she never lacked food again.

While the entire nation was starving, she had food in abundance. That is what happens when you put God first.

I was in Ilesha, holding a crusade many years ago when my Professor took my PhD thesis to the external examiner.

Normally they post it, but he bought a ticket and took it. If you ask all those who got their PhDs back then, they will tell you that it usually takes months for external examiners to invite PhD candidates for an oral examination.

While I was busy in Ilesha doing the will of God, my Professor took my thesis to the external examiner and said, “I am not going back until you read this”.

After the external examiner read it, he said “Go and give the boy his PhD”. If you do the will of God first, He will take care of all your needs.

When you honour Him and put Him first in all you do, what you will get in return will be a multiplication of what you sacrificed for Him.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 KEY POINT

Always put God first.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 HYMN

HYMNAL: 23 – TAKE MY LIFE, AND LET IT BE

1. Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in endless praise,
Let them flow in endless praise.

2. Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet, and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.

3. Take my voice and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.

4. Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.

5. Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall be no longer mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.

6. Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ZEPHANIAH 1-3

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE