Open Heaven For Teens 5 November 2021 – Renaming Situations
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TOPIC: Renaming Situations [Open Heaven for Teens 5 November 2021]
MEMORISE: And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. Genesis 2:19
READ: Romans 4:17
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 40-42, Hebrews 2:1-18
MESSAGE:
Today’s Bible reading expatriates Abraham’s story. Though he was childless for many years, God renamed him a father of many nations. This revelation gave Abraham a new mind-set that eventually birthed his miracle. It is not what people call you that matters but what you answer to. The Bible says that God calls those things which be not as though they were (Romans 4:17). He sees glory in every situation irrespective of your reality. The next time someone insults your looks, don’t be sad, rename the situation. Just tell them, you’re the apple of Gods eye.
The name a thing or event is called is important not only to men but also to God. God was keen on what Adam would call each animal because it would provide a means of identification, distinct destiny as well as chart for them a mode of conduct or behavioural pattern. So, if you fail an exam, don’t call yourself a failure. Rather, say, I just discovered that I have to put in extra efforts in order to succeed. This attitude will gear you towards doing better and not getting depressed. As you grow in your relationship with God, you can speak forth changes in your life and situations and see them come to pass.
Also Read: Open Heaven 5 November 2021 – Topic: JEHOVAH JIREH
ACTION POINT:
Spend 15 minutes to prophesy into your life right now.
HYMN: I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY
- I’m pressing on
the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining
every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet
on higher ground”.
CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy
and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet
on higher ground.
- My heart has no desire to stay,
Where doubts arise
and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell
where these abound,
My constant aim
is higher ground. - Beyond the mist
I fain would rise,
To rest beneath
unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil
peace is found
By those who dwell
on higher ground. - I long to scale
the utmost height,
Though rough the way,
and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall
resound
Lord lead me on
to higher ground. - Lord lead me up
the mountain side,
I dare not climb
without my Guide;
And heaven gained,
I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher
ground.
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.