Open Heaven For Teens – 18th August 2025 Daily Devotional Message By Pastor E.A Adeboye And Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye
TOPIC: God Has Alternatives
MEMORISE
And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.
1 Samuel 15:28
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 1:16-26
16 and said, “Brothers and sisters,[a] the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. 17 He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.”
18 (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:
“‘May his place be deserted;
let there be no one to dwell in it,’[b]
and,
“‘May another take his place of leadership.’[c]
21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, 22 beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen 25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
Open Heaven For Teens – 18th August 2025 MESSAGE
God cannot be held to ransom on any issue or event, which is why H e a l w a y s p r o v i d e s alternatives. When a child of God becomes proud and begins to disobey God in matters like soul-winning, tithing, offering, giving of first fruits, et cetera, such a fellow is on his or her way to being replaced. I pray that God will not replace you in His agenda, in Jesus’ name.
The act of Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus had already been predicted in Psalm 41:9, even though no name was mentioned. Today’s Bible reading tells us that Matthias was chosen to replace Judas. My dear child, learn from this experience so that you will be very careful about the way you lead your life.
There are many examples of people who lost their enviable positions and relevance in society due to careless mistakes or disobedience to God. Do not be deceived; God has alternatives for any of His children who choose not to obey Him completely.
PRAYER POINT
Father, please help me to remain humble so I will not lose my place in You, in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Esther 1:1-3:15 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
HYMN 55
CHRISTIAN, SEEK NOT YET REPOSE
1. Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose;
Hear Thy Guardian Angel Say,
“Thou Art In The Midst Of Foes:
Watch And Pray!”
2. Principalities And Powers,
Mustering Their Unseen Array,
Wait For Thy Unguarded Hours:
“Watch And Pray.”
3. Gird Thy Heavenly Armour On;
Wear It Every Night And Day
Ambush’d Lies The Evil One:
“Watch And Pray.”
4. Hear The Victors Who O’ercame;
Still They Mark Each Warrior’s Way;
All With One Sweet Voice Exclaim,
“Watch And Pray!”
5. Hear, Above All, Hear Thy Lord,
Him Thou Lovest To Obey;
Hide Within Thy Heart His Word:
“Watch And Pra!.”
6. Watch, As If On That Alone
Hung The Issue Of The Day;
Pray, That Help May Be Sent Down:
Watch And Pray.
Open Heaven For Teens Devotional Guide written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye & Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical churches in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries