Open Heaven For Teens 15th July 2025 Daily Devotional Message By Pastor E.A Adeboye And Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye
TOPIC: CEREMONIAL CHRISTIAN?
MEMORISE
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 7:21
READ: Matthew 7:21-23
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
Would it not be such a disappointment to have done so much for God, and then on the last day, when you expect to receive a crown, He says, “I never knew you”? My dear child, you really need to be sure that you have a relationship with Jesus while you are here on earth. You need to check thoroughly if your faith is truly from your heart and not just to deceive the public.
The fact that you call yourself a believer or firebrand is not enough because 2 Corinthians 10:18 says: “For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.” It is not about what you call yourself but what God calls you. It is important not to get carried away by mere religious activity but rather pay attention to bearing the fruit of the Spirit.
Conduct a self-check today: is your lifestyle in line with God’s word? Are you genuinely studying your Bible daily, praying in tongues, fasting, and evangelising for the purpose of God’s kingdom, or are you only doing these things to show that you are a spiritual person? Please note that no ‘ceremonial Christian’ will make it to heaven.
PRAYER POINT
Lord Jesus, let my relationship with You remain genuine, and let everything I do be inspired by the Holy Spirit.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
1 Chronicles 19:1-21:30 Romans 2:25-3:8
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