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TOPIC: Jealous God [Open Heaven for Teens 6 September 2022]
MEMORISE: And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. Joshua 24:19
Also Read: Open Heaven 6 September 2022 – Why Do Sinners Flourish?
READ: Deuteronomy 7:14-15
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, Proverbs 9-10
MESSAGE:
One of the most important qualities of the Lord that every child of His should know is that He is a jealous God. God is jealous to the extent that He cannot share you with the devil. Some people claim that they have given their lives to Christ, yet, live like unbelievers. God is not pleased with such a lifestyle. You are either for Him or the devil, you cannot serve two masters (Matthew 6:24 ).
Some people allow inanimate things such as phones, social media and gadgets to compete against God for their time. The time they ought to spend with God is lavished on the things they love, so much so that it becomes an idol in their lives. God does not like to compete with anything in your life. You either give Him your all or nothing at all. However, its best to give Him your all.
Also, God can be jealous when you give the glory that belongs to Him to another. He said in Isaiah 42:8 that He will not share His glory with any other. When you achieve success in your endeavours, to whom do you give the glory? Do you attribute your success to your hard work or intelligence?
KEY POINT:
God wants you to Himself; He will not share you with anyone.
HYMN: Now We Thank We All Our God
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.