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TOPIC: Joy In Being Number 2 [Open Heaven for Teens 25 June 2022]
MEMORISE: And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. Luke 5:7
Also Read: Open Heaven 25 June 2022 ā Learn From Your Subordinates
READ: Luke 5:6-7
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Acts 7:20-60, Job 4-6
MESSAGE:
People who envy those who are at the top lack understanding of the benefits that come from association. As far as Im concerned, a number two being friends with number 1 is in a very good position. For instance, Jesus singlehandedly picked Peters ship for a great catch but the blessing was so much that it spilled over to the other fishermen without any stress.
When my Father-in-the-Lord was still alive, I enjoyed a lot of benefits from being just a pastor. I didnāt have so many responsibilities other than interpreting for him and going on evangelism. I wasnāt bothered about so many things because Papa was there to handle them but when he went to be with the Lord, the reality of leadership dawned on me. Dear child, donāt be in a hurry to enjoy certain blessings or step into some positions without adequate preparations. If youāre in a second position today, God expects you to give the person in the first position your full support. Also, make the most of it, learning and equipping yourself for greater heights. Donāt waste that time envying and scheming how to take over.Youād be doing yourself a great disservice.
KEY POINT
Be a good follower.
HYMN 10: Iām Pressing On The Upward Way
CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heavenās table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
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Daily Devotional for Teenās 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 Redeemerās Ministries.