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TOPIC: Have Faith [Open Heaven for Teens 23 September 2022]
MEMORISE: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7
Also Read: Open Heaven 23 September 2022 – When You Must Be Violent
READ: Hebrews 11:6
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.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Galatians 1:1-24
MASSAGE:
Faith is the foundation of our Christian walk with God. In fact, the summary of Christianity is faith. No wonder Hebrews 11:1-40 made a list of heroes of faith. Our Bible passage also says without faith, it will be impossible to please God. Indeed, no one can do God’s will unless he/she has faith.
Faith in God is also based on His integrity. One of the characteristics of God is that He can never lie, none of the words He says will fail to come pass. A friend can promise to get you a gift, yet forget to get it or even decide not to, but God will never renege on His promises or words. Therefore, lack of faith in Gods word or His promises is simply saying that God is a liar.
God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all you could ever ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). His thoughts towards you are thoughts of peace, to bring you to an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11). Eyes have not seen, ears have not heard, neither has it entered into the hearts of men, what He has in store for you. Don’t lose faith in God even if what you are experiencing right now is the opposite of His desires for you. Hold on, never lose faith in Him
KEY POINT:
All things are possible to those who believe (Mark 9:23).
HYMN: ‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
CHORUS
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
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.