Open Heaven For Teens 15 May 2026 – Seek Permission
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TOPIC: Seek Permission (Open Heaven for Teens, 15 May 2026)
MEMORISE: You shall not steal. Exodus 20:15
BIBLE READING: Genesis 31:30-34
30 And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?
31 And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.
32 With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.
33 And Laban went into Jacob’s tent, and into Leah’s tent, and into the two maidservants’ tents; but he found them not. Then went he out of Leah’s tent, and entered into Rachel’s tent.
34 Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel’s furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, but found them not.
MESSAGE:
Stealing is taking something that does not belong to you without permission. Many children assume that they have the right to take their parents’ belongings without asking, just because they are part of the family; this is wrong. Every item in a home has its purpose, and taking something that belongs to someone without consent can disrupt plans and cause unintended consequences.
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In today’s Bible reading, Rachel took her father’s idols without his knowledge. Not only did she steal them, but she also denied it when confronted. The result was tragic her husband unknowingly placed a curse on the thief, which ultimately led to her untimely death (Genesis 35:16-19). This story serves as a warning; taking what does not belong to you can bring serious consequences.
My dear child, if you are in the habit of taking things from your parents or friends without permission, I implore you to stop that habit today. Also, if you are not granted permission to take something, do not rebel. Instead, be content and make do with whatever you have at that moment.
ACTION POINT:
If you have taken anything from anyone without permission, return it today and ask for his or her forgiveness.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Mark 15:27-47, Deuteronomy 28
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.
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
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