Open Heaven For Teens 1 November 2022 – Be Persistent

TOPIC: Be Persistent [Open Heaven for Teens 1 November 2022]

MEMORISE: And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Luke 18:1

READ: Luke 18:1-8

1. And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
2. Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
3. And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
4. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
5. Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
6. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
7. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
8. I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Titus 2:1-15, Jeremiah 31-32

MESSAGE:

To be persistent means to keep at something tirelessly. A persistent person never gets tired or gives up. No wonder great people who bring about innovations are persistent. Did you have goals at the beginning of the year and it seems the year is running to an end without you achieving them? Don’t worry, keep at them. Studies have shown that the point at which people give up on their dreams is usually the point of breakthrough. Just a little more persistence and there will be a breakthrough.

Is there a particular course/subject in which you have always wished to score an A, yet in spite of putting in your best, you still end up having an average grade in it? Don’t worry, study harder. Is there a particular thing you have been asking God for and it is not forthcoming? Don’t give up, keep asking; when it is the right time, God will do it for you. No matter the hurdles you come across on your path to greatness, rather than give up, ask God for wisdom to find your way through; ask Him for grace and strength. Greatness does not come cheap.

KEY POINT

Don’t give up; winners never quit.

HYMN: PASS ME NOT A GENTLE SAVIOUR

1. Pass me not, O gentle Saviour,
   Hear my humble cry,
   While on others Thou art calling,
   Do not pass me by.

CHORUS
Saviour, Saviour,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

2. Let me at Thy throne of mercy
   Find a sweet relief;
   Kneeling there in deep contrition,
   Help my unbelief.
3. Trusting only in Thy merit,
   Would I seek Thy face;
   Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
   Save me by Thy grace.
4. Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
   More than life to me,
   Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
   Whom in heaven but Thee?

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.