Open Heaven For Teens 2nd July 2025 Daily Devotional Message By Pastor E.A Adeboye And Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye
TOPIC: Pray About Your Struggles
MEMORISE
And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes
Judges 16:28
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READ: Judges 16:23-30 (ESV)
23 Now the lords of the Philistines gathered to offer a great sacrifice to Dagon their god and to rejoice, and they said, “Our god has given Samson our enemy into our hand.” 24 And when the people saw him, they praised their god. For they said, “Our god has given our enemy into our hand, the ravager of our country, who has killed many of us.”[a] 25 And when their hearts were merry, they said, “Call Samson, that he may entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison, and he entertained them. They made him stand between the pillars. 26 And Samson said to the young man who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean against them.” 27 Now the house was full of men and women. All the lords of the Philistines were there, and on the roof there were about 3,000 men and women, who looked on while Samson entertained.
28 Then Samson called to the Lord and said, “O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes.” 29 And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and he leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other. 30 And Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines.” Then he bowed with all his strength, and the house fell upon the lords and upon all the people who were in it. So the dead whom he killed at his death were more than those whom he had killed during his life.
Open Heaven For Teens 2nd July 2025 MESSAGE
Samson was a judge in Israel. He was known for the extraordinary strength given to him by God, which allowed him to achieve incredible feats, like killing a lion with his bare hands and defeating many Philistines who were Israel’s enemies. Samson’s life, however, was marked by poor choices, especially regarding his relationships. He fell in love with women outside God’s will for him, and one of them, Delilah, became instrumental in his premature death.
The only time the Bible tells us that Samson ever prayed was when he was about to die, as we see in today’s memory verse. God answered his prayer and restored his strength. Then, Samson pushed down the pillars of the temple he had been tied to and died with his enemies.
This is a very saddening story because if Samson had asked God to help him deal with his lust early, God would have also answered his prayer. My dear child, it is dangerous to go through life without praying. If you are struggling with anything, please pray to God about it now.
KEY POINT
God is always ready to listen, forgive, or empower you when you pray to Him.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 20:1-22:2 Acts 21:18-36
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 ever night and day;
ambushed 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 pray.’
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.
