Open Heaven Devotional For Teen January 27, 2025 : Topic - Missionary Partners

Open Heaven Devotional For Teen January 27, 2025 : Topic - Missionary Partners

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS

DATE: MONDAY JANUARY 27TH 2025

THEME: MISSIONARY PARTNERS

MEMORISE:

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 13:4

READ: ACTS 13:2-4

[2] As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

[3] And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

[4] So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

MESSAGE:

As someone who was on the path to hell before Jesus saved me, I can relate to Apostle Paul's life after his conversion. He gave himself to fasting and prayer consistently, seeking God's guidance and strength for his newfound mission. In my case, I told God that I didn't want to be an ordinary Christian, so I prayed and fasted regularly under the tutelage of my Father in the Lord, Pa Josiah Akindayomi.

Paul acknowledged his dependence on God and his willingness to be used as an instrument for spreading the gospel. His prayer life reflected his great transformation from being a persecutor of Christians to one of the most influential apostles and missionaries in history.

Similarly, Barnabas, who was Paul's missionary partner, joined in prayer and fasting with the church in Antioch before he and Paul embarked on their mission trips. Their collective prayer and fasting demonstrated their reliance on God's guidance and provision. My dear child, you cannot evangelise effectively without fervent prayers.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please raise effective end-time labourers in my generation to win souls for You.

HYMN 20: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

1 Onward Christian soldiers!

Marching as to war,

Looking unto Jesus

Who is gone before!

Christ, the royal Master,

Leads against the foe;

Forward into battle,

See, His banners go!

 

Chorus:

Onward, Christian soldiers!

Marching as to war,

Looking unto Jesus,

Who is gone before.

2 At the name of Jesus

Satan’s host doth flee;

On then, Christian soldiers,

On to victory!

Hell’s foundations quiver

At the shout of praise:

Brothers, lift your voices,

Loud your anthems raise!

3 Like a mighty army

Moves the Church of God:

Brothers, we are treading

Where the saints have trod;

We are not divided,

All one Body we

One in hope and doctrine,

One in charity.

4 Crowns and thrones may perish,

Kingdoms rise and wane;

But the Church of Jesus

Constant will remain.

Gates of hell can never

’Gainst the Church prevail;

We have Christ’s own promise,

And that cannot fail.

5 Onward, then, ye people!

Join our happy throng;

Blend with ours your voices

In the triumph song.

Glory, praise and honour 

Unto Christ, the King;

This through countless ages

Men and angels sing.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

Exodus 4:1-5:21; Matthew 18:1-20

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE 

PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE