Open Heaven For Teens 3rd July 2025 Daily Devotional Message By Pastor E.A Adeboye And Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye
TOPIC: Ezra’s Petition
MEMORISE
…The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him. – Ezra 8:22
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READ: Ezra 8:21-23(NIV)
21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. 22 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him.” 23 So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
Open Heaven For Teens 3rd July 2025 MESSAGE
In today’s Bible reading, Ezra humbly petitioned God, trusting in His protection amidst the challenges he and his people faced. Ezra was a devoted scribe and priest who led Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem with the aim of restoring their community by God’s laws. On one occasion, during a dangerous journey, he chose prayer over seeking earthly protection, showing deep faith in God. He proclaimed a fast and sought God’s guidance for a safe journey.
Many people have relocated outside their home country in a bid to improve their living conditions; however, after many years, they still find themselves struggling in whichever country they moved to. When advised to return to their home, they become ashamed because of imminent mockery from people who thought they were faring better.
My dear child, in this age of technology and application programs like Google Maps and YouTube, do you still seek God’s face before making such decisions as choosing a career, learning a skill, making friends, et cetera? It is important that you always ask God for direction and protection ahead of any journey because He is the only One who knows the end from the beginning.
KEY POINT
Before you make any decision, please pray.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 22:3-23:30, Acts 21:37-22:16
HYMN 33
GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH!
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.
