Open Heaven For Teens – 6th August 2025 Daily Devotional Message By Pastor E.A Adeboye And Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye
TOPIC: Relevant to One Another
MEMORISE
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Romans 12:5
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Corinthians 12:18-25
The human body is a perfect example of how a cordial relationship among members of a unit can lead to productivity. Imagine if your head tells your legs to stop moving, but they insist on walking, or when you wake up in the morning and try opening your eyes, your mouth opens instead. Imagine the confusion that would bring.
The church is called the body of Christ to show the connectivity of its members (believers) and their reliance on one another’s abilities and gifts. Christ is our Head, and He wants every part of His body to function optimally. For this reason, a Christian should not look down on his or her fellow Christians by thinking they are not playing important roles in the church.
There is a story of a pastor who thanked God for the miracles that were always happening in his ministry, the beautiful choir coordination, and how his workers helped conduct the service weekly. However, God revealed to him that the miracles were majorly because of the intercession of an old woman who always asks Him for a special miracle for anyone who sits on the chairs she cleans. She was only a member of the sanitation team, but her prayers moved God to bless others who came to church.
KEY POINT
No one in the church is superior o r inferior; everyone’s role is relevant.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Ezra 3:1-4:23 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4
HYMN 12
ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
1.Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see his banner go!
Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
2.At the name of Jesus
Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise!
3.Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided; all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
4.Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the church Jesus
constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘gainst that church prevail
We have Christ’s own promise
and that cannot fail
5.Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices,
in the triumph song;
Glory, praise and honour,
unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages,
men and angels sing.
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