Open Heaven For Teens – 24th August 2025 Daily Devotional Message By Pastor E.A Adeboye And Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye
TOPIC: My Best Friend
MEMORISE
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
Acts 19:6
SCRIPTURE READING
John 16:7-13 (Common English Bible)
7 I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the Companion[a] won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will show the world it was wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment. 9 He will show the world it was wrong about sin because they don’t believe in me. 10 He will show the world it was wrong about righteousness because I’m going to the Father and you won’t see me anymore. 11 He will show the world it was wrong about judgment because this world’s ruler stands condemned.
12 “I have much more to say to you, but you can’t handle it now. 13 However, when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you in all truth. He won’t speak on his own, but will say whatever he hears and will proclaim to you what is to come.
Open Heaven For Teens – 24th August 2025 MESSAGE
One of the things I have enjoyed in my walk with God is a close walk with the Holy Spirit. A popular hymn my wife and I love to sing is:
Thou my everlasting portion, More than friend or life to me All along my pilgrim journey, Saviour let me walk with you. Close to thee, close to thee; Close to thee, close to thee, All along my pilgrim journey, Saviour let me walk with you. Immediately after we gave our lives to Christ, we began thirsting f o r sanctification and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This curiosity grew in us daily, and we acquired many books on the topic. In fact, my wife received the baptism of the Holy Spirit after reading one of those books. By the time I eventually experienced His baptism, I had become so close to the Holy Spirit.
My dear child, you need to be close to the Holy Spirit if you want to live a victorious and fulfilling life. He knows God’s perfect plan for your life, and He has been sent to guide you in all your endeavours so that you will not make grave mistakes in your academic pursuits and other areas of your life.
Quiz: ____ helps Christians live victoriously above sin on a daily basis.
KEY POINT
Those who befriend the Holy Spirit will always receive His guidance.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Job 12:1-15:35 1 Corinthians 15:29-58
HYMN 27
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!
2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge–
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he’ll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.
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