Open Heaven For Teens 12 May 2021 – Jesus: The Root
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TOPIC – Jesus: The Root [Open Heaven for Teens 12 May 2021]
MEMORISE: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Psalms 121:3
Also See: OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2021 – YOU TOO CAN BE A CHILD OF GOD
READ: Revelation 22:16
6 I Jesus, have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 4-5, John 4:1-54
MESSAGE:
One of the titles of our Lord Jesus Christ in our Bible reading for today is Root of David. This reminds one of Jesus link to plants and trees. No wonder He said in John 15:1-5 that He is the Vine while we are the branches. In addition to being the Vine, He is the Root. The root of a tree is the most essential part of the tree, yet hidden in the ground. This implies that as children of God, Jesus is our Root and He is hidden inside of us. Just as a strong wind cannot uproot a tree that has firm roots in the ground, nothing can shake a true child of God. No problem can sweep you away. So, whenever you feel lonely or overwhelmed by any challenge, remember that Jesus is living inside you; you cannot be moved. However, you have to focus on Him. If you lose focus of Him like Peter did when he walked towards Jesus on water (Matthew 14:29-30 ), you will be moved.
Also, do not allow sin or unrighteousness in your life because if you do, He will leave you. Therefore, whatever price you have to pay to remain in Christ, ensure you pay it, so that nothing will move you.
KEY POINT:
Your today and future are secure with Christ, your root.
HYMN: IN CHRIST ALONE
- In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone; this solid ground;
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm;
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ, I stand - In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live, I live. - There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ - No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
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.
