OPEN HEAVEN 30 MAY 2024 MEMORIZE: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:16

Open Heaven, May 30, 2024, Bible Reading Proverbs 15:22
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

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OPEN HEAVEN 30 MAY 2024 MESSAGE

Our Bible reading for today tells us that without counsel, purposes are defeated.

In other words, if you plan to do something and you don’t have any advice, you might not be able to achieve it.

Proverbs 20:18 says: Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

Getting advice or counsel, as the Bible calls it, is very needful.

Do not begin any endeavour without getting good advice. Proverbs 24:6 says, “…in multitude of counsellors there is safety.”

When you surround yourself with many good advisers, you will be safe and unlikely to make costly mistakes in life.

Note that it is not every piece of advice that you should take. God said in Proverbs 8:14 that counsel and sound wisdom are His.

Every counsel you take must ultimately be from God, and as such, you should ensure that every bit of advice you receive aligns with the word of God before you accept them.

This is because some clever people might come to you with pieces of advice that sound very good but that are ungodly and misleading. God is the best counsellor.

In fact, that is one of the names of the Lord Jesus Christ according to Isaiah 9:6.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Whenever you get advice from anybody, check for what the word of God says concerning it.

If you discover that it is not in agreement with the word of God, then you should know that it is not coming from godly wisdom, and you must reject it.

This is why you need to know the word of God yourself so that when somebody gives you a bit of advice, you will be able to differentiate if it aligns with the word of God or not.

Be like the Berean Christians; always ensure that you search the Scriptures to confirm everything you hear, irrespective of who says it (Acts 17:10-12).

Seek God’s counsel in everything that you do.

Study His word and listen to His advice through the mouth of many wise counsellors who are children of God and who understand His word.

This way, you will remain on the right path and will not be led astray.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

OPEN HEAVEN 30 MAY 2024 PRAYER POINTS

Before acting on any advice, ensure it aligns with the word of God.

OPEN HEAVEN 30 MAY 2024 HYMN

HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

1 All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all!

2 Let highborn seraphs tune the lyre,
and as they tune it, fall
Before His face Who tunes their choir,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Before His face Who tunes their choir,
and crown Him Lord of all.

3 Crown Him, ye morning stars of light,
Who fixed this floating ball;
Now hail the strength of Israel’s might,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Now hail the strength of Israel’s might,
and crown Him Lord of all.

4 Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God,
Who from His altar call;
Extol the stem of Jesse’s Rod,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Extol the stem of Jesse’s Rod,
and crown Him Lord of all.

5 Ye seed of Israel’s chosen race,
ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him who saves you by his grace,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Hail Him who saves you by his grace,
and crown Him Lord of all!

6 Hail Him, ye heirs of David’s line,
Whom David Lord did call,
The God incarnate, Man divine,
and crown Him Lord of all.
The God incarnate, Man divine,
and crown Him Lord of all.

7 Sinners, whose love can ne’er forget
the wormwood and the gall,
Go spread your trophies at His feet,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Go spread your trophies at His feet,
and crown Him Lord of all.

8 Let every tribe and every tongue
before Him prostrate fall,
And shout in universal song,
and crown him Lord of all.
And shout in universal song,
and crown him Lord of all.

 

OPEN HEAVEN 30 MAY BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Job 17-20

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OPEN HEAVEN 28 MAY 2024 MEMORIZE: But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 1 Peter 2:9

Open Heaven, May 29, 2024, Bible Reading Ephesians 2:8-10
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 MAY 2024 MESSAGE

God has a purpose for everything He does.

In Exodus G8:1, He said to Moses, “… Go unto Pharaoh, and 8:1, He said to Moses, “…Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”

God’s reason for delivering the Israelites from bondage was so that they could serve and worship Him.

Likewise, your salvation comes with a purpose, as the passage in today’s Bible reading reveals.

In Mark 1:40-45, a leper came to Jesus and said, “I know that You can make me clean if You are willing.” Jesus answered, “I am willing.” With one touch, the leper was cleansed, and he went everywhere testifying.

God heals so that there can be testimonies. Also, anytime He sets captives free, it is for a purpose.

In Mark 5:2-20, the madman of Gadara was delivered and was ready to follow Jesus everywhere, but Christ said No!

He had been delivered for a purpose – to be a witness. God also sets free for His name to be praised.

In Mark 3:1-5, the man with the withered hand received his healing because Psalms 47:1 says,

“O clap your hands, all ye people…”. A withered hand cannot be used to clap for God, so his hand was restored. What is the purpose of a miracle?

The Bible says in Acts 3:1-11 that when the lame man at the Beautiful Gate received his miracle, he started walking, leaping, and praising God.

When you receive a miracle, it is so that you can begin to praise God.

Also, miracles lead to the salvation of souls. In Acts 4:4, we see that Peter’s speech after healing the lame man led to five thousand people being saved!

God does miracles to draw people to Himself.

In Luke 5:1-11, when Jesus stepped into Peter’s boat after he had laboured all night and caught nothing, he received a huge miracle that frightened him.

The Lord said, “From now, you will no longer catch fish but men.”

Peter got a breakthrough that drew him to serve God because the Bible says that he forsook all and followed Him.

You should ask yourself,

“Why has God delivered me from darkness and kept me healthy? Why did He save my soul?” He did all these for a purpose.

Have you discovered that purpose? Don’t just thank God for healing, salvation, deliverance, and provision; remember that He did everything for a purpose.

You must continually seek to discover His purpose for your life and fulfil it.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 MAY 2024 PRAYER POINTS

Lord, help me to discover Your purpose for my life and give me the grace to fulfil it.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 MAY 2024 HYMN

HYMN 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 29 MAY BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Job 13-16

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 29 MAY 2024 MEMORISE: If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 29 MAY 2024 READ: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

[19]Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

[20]But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

[21]If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 29 MAY 2024 MESSAGE

A vessel is a container that is used to hold liquids or a ship that is used for transportation on water.

A vessel unto honour, therefore, is a container that is used for honourable purposes.

Children of God, particularly workers in His vineyard, are vessels.

While some are vessels unto honour, some are unto dishonour, as we read in today’s Bible reading.

God is absolutely pure, and He expects all His children to be pure as well. He cannot compromise His standard when He is in need of a vessel to send on an errand.

Thus, as His child, you have a choice to either be a vessel unto honour or a vessel unto dishonour.

However, I appeal to you that you become a vessel unto honour.

To be a vessel unto honour, you must be without sin, and you must be sanctified and fervent in prayer.

Also, you must be prepared to do all that God commands you to do.

Beloved, I can boldly tell you that it is honourable to be a vessel unto honour.

When you are a vessel unto honour, you will become God’s favourite, and God doesn’t joke with His favourites.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 29 MAY 2024 ACTION POINT

List ways that you can be a vessel unto honour.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 29 MAY 2024 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 went and art
And evermore shalt be.

3 Holy, holy, holy!
Though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man
Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy,
There is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow’r, 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 HEAVENS FOR TEENS 29 MAY 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 14:1-15:22 John 18:1-24

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 28 MAY 2024 MEMORIZE: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20

Open Heaven, May 28, 2024, 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?

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OPEN HEAVEN 28 MAY 2024 MESSAGE

A person’s strength of character is best revealed in person’s strength of character is best revealed in person’s strength of character is best revealed in person’s strength of character is best revealed in person’s strength of character is best revealed in the midst of adversity (Proverbs 24:10).

You will be surprised at the level of unbelief demonstrated by many who claim to be children of God when they are faced with adverse situations.

At such times, fear makes many lose their hold of God’s infallible word; this is what happened to the disciples in today’s Bible reading.

They were so afraid of the great storm threatening their lives even though Jesus was right there in the boat with them.

At that moment, they forgot all the great deeds they had seen Him do and all the powerful things they had heard Him teach.

Think about yourself, how do you react when you are in trouble like the disciples?

Do you blame God, or do you act as if He is not even there with you at all? You must always remember that Jesus Christ is with you in the boat of life.

Not only is He with you, but He can also feel the turbulence of the boat and will come to your aid once you call on Him.

Hebrews 2:18 says of Him: For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

He personally promised to be with you always, even to the end of the world (Matthew 28:19-20).

How comforting! In addition to this promise, He also said to you in Isaiah 43:1-2:

Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

I must, however, point out that only the redeemed of the Lord can lay claim to His promises in this Scripture.

Have you been transformed by the redeeming work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary?

Do you have the assurance of salvation in your heart? If you are genuinely saved, I congratulate you.

Nevertheless, our Lord wants you to demonstrate faith in Him by trusting Him in the midst of adversity.

It is impossible to please God without having faith in Him (Hebrews 11:6). I, therefore, encourage you with these words of the Master in Mark 11:22 that says: …Have faith in God.

OPEN HEAVEN 28 MAY 2024 PRAYER POINTS

Father, help my faith to stand in the midst of adversity.

OPEN HEAVEN 28 MAY 2024 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. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain]

3. 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. [Refrain]

OPEN HEAVEN 28 MAY BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Job 9-12

PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

MEMORISE: Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17

READ: 2 Kings 2:1-15
[1]And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
[2]And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.
[3]And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
[4]And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.
[5]And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
[6]And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.
[7]And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.
[8]And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.
[9]And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
[10]And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.
[11]And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
[12]And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.
[13]He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;
[14]And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over.
[15]And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.

MESSAGE
Mentorship is a relationship in which more experienced a and more knowledgeable fellow helps to guide a less experienced and less knowledgeable fellow. Mentorship is a term that is used in both church and secular environments because mentors are influencers who can either help to build or mar the life and career of a mentee.
As a child of God, your number one mentor should be Jesus Christ because you will never make wrong decisions when you follow His teachings and when you are guided by the Holy Spirit. However, you still need to be mentored by someone you can see and easily relate with. Hence, you need someone who has a good character and who is mature, godly, knowledgeable, and heaven-conscious. The fellow should be of the same gender as you too. I know it might be difficult to find someone who possesses all these attributes, but with God, nothing is impossible. Therefore, ask God to direct you to the right person.

PRAYER POINT
Father, please order my steps to a good mentor, in Jesus’ name.

HYMN 8 – LEAD US HEAVENLY FATHER, LEAD US
1. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
O’er the world’s tempestuous sea;
Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
For we have no help but Thee,
Yet possessing every blessing
If our God our Father be.

2. Saviour, breathe forgiveness o’er us;
All our weakness Thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us,
Thou didst feel its keenest woe;
Lone and dreary, faint and weary,
Through the desert Thou didst go.

3. Spirit of our God, descending,
Fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
Love with every passion blending,
Pleasure that can never cloy;
Thus provided, pardoned, guided,
Nothing can our peace destroy.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Samuel 13:1-39 John 17:1-26
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 27 MAY 2024
MONDAY: LEARN HOW TO COOK

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 27 MAY 2024 MEMORISE: Esau prepared a delicious meal and brought it to his father. Then he said, “Sit up, my father, and eat my wild game so you can give me your blessing.” Genesis 27:31 (NLT)

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 27 MAY 2024 READ: Genesis 25:29-34

[29]And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

[30]And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

[31]And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

[32]And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

[33]And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

[34]Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 27 MAY 2024 MESSAGE

Today’s Bible passage shows that cooking is not gender- based.

Esau and Jacob learned how to cook delicious meals from their mother, Rebecca.

Little wonder their father, Isaac, requested for a good meal to be made for him by his eldest son so he could pronounce blessings on him.

This invariably shows that those who cook well always provoke blessings from whoever eats their food.

I cited these specific Scriptures so that you will know that cooking is not gender-based.

In our days, girls were trained to cook and perform house chores while boys were allowed to play football.

However, in this current age, the dividing line is fading between boys and girls as both genders now have interest in the same fields.

In fact, I know some boys who cook perfectly: some have restaurants that serve all kinds of meals ranging from Nigerian to intercontinental dishes.

Learning how to cook is one of the most interesting things you can do.

You can start learning how to cook at home or in school through subjects like Home Economics or Food and Nutrition.

Learning to cook well will not only help you to eat healthier, it will also help you to save money as an adult.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 27 MAY 2024 ACTION POINT

Volunteer to cook any type of meal for your parents this week.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 27 MAY 2024 HYMN 17 – THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING

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 drop round 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 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 HEAVENS FOR TEENS 27 MAY 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 12:1-31 John 16:1-33

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 26 MAY 2024 MEMORISE:But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. Matthew 26:56

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2024 READ: READ: Job 19:13-21
[13]He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.
[14]My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.
[15]They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an alien in their sight.
[16]I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.
[17]My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the children’s sake of mine own body.
[18]Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.
[19]All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.
[20]My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.
[21]Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2024 MESSAGE

No matter who you are, you will need to interact with people. It does not matter if you are a leader or a follower; you need to engage with people to be successful.

Having a sound connection with others will determine if you will be successful as a leader or team player.

To build a solid relationship with others, you must respect and show them that their opinion matters.

In a healthy relationship, there must be trust. For instance, Jonathan had so much trust in his friend, David, that he exchanged his clothes, girdle, bow, and sword with him (1 Samuel 18:4).

Love must also be present in every healthy relationship. Jonathan’s love for David made him take several risks just to save him from his father, Saul.

My dear child, you must shun habits that kill good relationships, such as gossiping, spreading rumours, jealousy, envy, etc.

You must also ensure that your relationship with others is not parasitic: there should be mutual benefit to everyone involved.

Don’t engage with others just to receive from them; be a blessing too.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2024 ACTION POINT

Shun habits that kill good relationships.

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HYMN 19 – THERE’S NOT A FRIEND LIKE THE LOWLY JESUS
1. There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus–
No, not one! no, not one!
None else could heal all our soul’s diseases–
No, not one! no, not one!

CHORUS:
Jesus knows all about our struggles,
He will guide till the day is done;
There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus–
No, not one! no, not one!

2 No friend like Him is so high and holy–
No, not one! no, not one!
And yet no friend is so meek and lowly–
No, not one! no, not one!

3 There’s not an hour that He is not near us –
No, not one! no, not one!
No night so dark but His love can cheer us–
No, not one! no, not one!

4. Did ever saint find this friend forsake him?
No not one! no not one!
Or sinner find that he would not take him?
No not one! no not one!

5. Was e’er a gift like the Savior given?
No, not one! no, not one!
Will He refuse us a home in heaven?
No, not one! no, not one!

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Samuel 9:1-11:27 John 15:1-27

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

 

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS
DATE: SUNDAY 26TH OF MAY, 2024
THEME: FEELING LEFT OUT?

MEMORISE: But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. Matthew 26:56

READ: Job 19:13-21
[13]He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.
[14]My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.
[15]They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an alien in their sight.
[16]I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.
[17]My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the children’s sake of mine own body.
[18]Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.
[19]All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.
[20]My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.
[21]Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.

MESSAGE
To feel left out is an awareness, either real or imagined, of being excluded from the company or activities of others. This feeling can sometimes be overwhelming and frustrating. However, before you overthink and worry about feeling left out, you should know that Jesus Christ was once in your shoes (Matthew 26:55- 56), and He knows how you feel.
As worrisome as feeling left out may be, always look on the bright side. When your friends exclude you from their plans, especially if what they intend to do is not good, you should be happy because it will drive you closer to God. Job is a good example; he was left alone by his friends and family during his trials. They were not there for him when he needed them the most, but at last, his trials brought him closer to God and made him realise that all he had was God and that he could not put his trust in friends.
Do you feel left out and alone? I want you to know that you are not alone. The Bible says in Isaiah 43:2 that when you pass through the fire, it will not burn you, and when you pass through water, it will not overflow you, because God is with you. As He was present with the three Hebrew boys in the furnace of fire, He is with you.

KEY POINT
When you feel left out, remember that you’re not alone; Jesus is with you.

QUIZ
What was the name of the King of Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth?

HYMN 19 – THERE’S NOT A FRIEND LIKE THE LOWLY JESUS
1. There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus–
No, not one! no, not one!
None else could heal all our soul’s diseases–
No, not one! no, not one!

CHORUS:
Jesus knows all about our struggles,
He will guide till the day is done;
There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus–
No, not one! no, not one!

2 No friend like Him is so high and holy–
No, not one! no, not one!
And yet no friend is so meek and lowly–
No, not one! no, not one!

3 There’s not an hour that He is not near us –
No, not one! no, not one!
No night so dark but His love can cheer us–
No, not one! no, not one!

4. Did ever saint find this friend forsake him?
No not one! no not one!
Or sinner find that he would not take him?
No not one! no not one!

5. Was e’er a gift like the Savior given?
No, not one! no, not one!
Will He refuse us a home in heaven?
No, not one! no, not one!

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Samuel 9:1-11:27 John 15:1-27
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

MEMORISE: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

READ: Ephesians 4:1-3
[1]I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
[2]With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
[3]Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

MESSAGE
No matter who you are, you will need to interact with people. It does not matter if you are a leader or a follower; you need to engage with people to be successful. Having a sound connection with others will determine if you will be successful as a leader or team player.
To build a solid relationship with others, you must respect and show them that their opinion matters. In a healthy relationship, there must be trust. For instance, Jonathan had so much trust in his friend, David, that he exchanged his clothes, girdle, bow, and sword with him (1 Samuel 18:4). Love must also be present in every healthy relationship. Jonathan’s love for David made him take several risks just to save him from his father, Saul.
My dear child, you must shun habits that kill good relationships, such as gossiping, spreading rumours, jealousy, envy, etc. You must also ensure that your relationship with others is not parasitic: there should be mutual benefit to everyone involved. Don’t engage with others just to receive from them; be a blessing too.

ACTION POINT
Shun habits that kill good relationships.

HYMN 6 – MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS
1. My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus Christ, my righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

CHORUS
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

2. When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

3. His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

4. When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
In Him, my righteousness, alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Samuel 7:1-8:18 John 14:15-31
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2024 MEMORIZE: And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
Isaiah 54:13

Open Heaven, May 27, 2024, Bible Reading Isaiah 44:2-6
2 Thus saith the Lord that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.

3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:

4 And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses.

5 One shall say, I am the Lord’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel.

6 Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.

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OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2024 MESSAGE

1. Father, thank you for the gift of children. Thank you Lord for all the children around me; thank you for their lives, health and sound mind.

2. Father, l ask for mighty testimonies over all the children I come in contact with. Let me always have reasons to rejoice over them.

3. Father, please build a wall of fire around all the children in my family, church, and community. Make them untouchable to the devil and his agents, in Jesus’ name.

4. Father, please surround the children around me with the right people. Do not allow them to be influenced wrongly, in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, pour out Your Spirit on all the children around me. Let them blossom and flourish in your goodness and grace, in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, please provide the parents around me with the resources that they need to take care of their children. For the children without parents, Lord, You are the Father of the fatherless; please send help to them.

7. Father, as we celebrate Children’s Day across the world today, please remember those who are looking up to You for children of their own and grant them answers to their prayers, in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, give all the children in my family, church, community, and the nation as a whole, hearts that yearn for You. Let them grow up pleasing You and doing Your will at all times, in Jesus’ name.

9. Father, please give all the children that are connected to me in one way or the other good success in their academics. Give them the wisdom, knowledge and understanding to excel, in Jesus’ name.

10. Father, please let Your supernatural guidance abide with every child in my family, church, and community. Guide them in every area and at every stage of their lives so that they don’t make costly mistakes, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, please break any generational curses that might exist in the lineage of all the children around me. Please raise a standard against every evil plan of the enemy concerning them, in Jesus’ name.

12. Your personal prayer point for all the children around you.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2024 PRAYER POINTS

God never overlooks anything you do for Him. He will always reward you.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2024 HYMN

HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

1. 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!

2. 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!

3. 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!

OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Job 5-8

PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE