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TOPIC — The Parable Of The Sower: The Stony Ground [Open Heaven for Teens 25 August 2022]
MEMORISE: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:7
Also Read: Open Heaven 25 August 2022 – Prayers Of Thanksgiving
READ: Matthew 13:5-6
Matthew 13:20-21
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, Psalms 124-127
MESSAGE:
The second category of hearers in the parable of the sower is the stony-hearted. Those in this category truly hear the word of God but it does not transform their lives in any way because they are superficial Christians who can be easily swayed by any wind of doctrine. Also, they are babies who turn back from following God when faced with a little discomfort and are quick to deny their faith when persecuted. The word therefore withers in their heart easily; sometimes, it dies completely because their heart is not a fertile ground.
The stony-hearted Christian does not bear any fruit. He/she can be in the Church for many years and remain a member, never growing in faith or becoming a worker in Gods vineyard. In fact, at any slight push, he/she would leave the Church. They also never win souls. They are not even sure of what they believe in, so they remain stagnant in the faith. If you belong to this category, God is ready to make you rooted in Him if only you are willing.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, I refuse to be stagnant; please make me grow in the knowledge of You.
HYMN: Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus
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.