Open Heaven For Teens 31 October 2023 – Be Thankful
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TOPIC: Be Thankful [Open Heaven for Teens 31 October 2023]
MEMORISE: In everything, give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18a
BIBLE TEXT: James 1:13-14
13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
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14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
MESSAGE:
Many Christians trade blames when things don’t go right. They query God for permitting evil circumstances around them. Some outrightly renounce their faith and backslide in the process, but our Bible text warns:
“Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
Like I always say to my children, God is not unaware of any circumstance you may be in, whether pleasant or unpleasant, however, He wants you to maintain the right disposition throughout your trials. Job’s ordeal could have made him curse God, but He chose to praise God instead. Even when his friends and wife advised him to curse God and die, he chose to trust Him.
Ingratitude is an act of robbery against God. He expects that you will appreciate Him for the numerous blessings He has bestowed on you. It is dangerous not to be thankful because your joy cannot be full if you are not thankful. Don’t become ungrateful when faced with a challenge. Rather, praise God in advance for your victory.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, I thank You for the salvation of my soul through Christ. Please help me to remain grateful to You in every situation.
HYMN 11 – O Lord My God! When Am In Awesome Wonder,
- O lord my God!
When am in awesome wonder,
consider all
The worlds thy hands hath made
I see the stars,
I heard the rolling thunder
Thy pow’r thro’ out
The universe displayed - And when I think
That God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die
I scare can take it in;
That on the cross,
My burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died
To take away my sin. - Then through the woods
And forest glads I wander,
And hear the birds
Sing sweetly in the tress;
When I look down
From lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook
And feel the gentle breeze; - When Christ shall come
With shout of acclamation
And take me home,
What joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim,
My God how great Thou art!
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 23-24
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.
Ambydennis Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus’ name Amen.
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