Open Heaven For Teens Thursday 23 September 2021 Daily Devotional was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Battle For Your Soul

MEMORISE: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8

READ: 1 Peter 5:7-9

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Galatians 1:1-24

MESSAGE:

Man is a soul that has a spirit and lives in a body. There is an ongoing battle for your soul between the Spirit and your flesh. Unfortunately, one of the tools the devil uses to fight this battle is the internet. Any teenager who lacks self-control will be lost in the pool of information-both healthy and unhealthy ones from internet sites. Out of curiosity, some have joined occultic musical groups and other confraternities who promise quick fame and prosperity to intending online members. Unknown to the victims, the occultic group starts monitoring their online activities and pushes pop ups of different baits until the prospect finally signs up.

My dear, don’t sell your soul to the devil. The Bible calls him the father of lies so, whatever good thing any of his agents is promising you, I can assure you that its the opposite you’ll get. Satan sugar coats evil to make it look good in order to entice God’s children. This is the real battle and you must win through self-restraints.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please help me not to fall for Satans schemes in this end time.

HYMNS: Christian Seek Not Yet Repose

Christian, seek not yet repose,
Hear thy guardian angel say,
“Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray!

Principalities and powers,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thine unguarded hours:
“Watch and pray!

Gird thy heavenly armour on,
Wear it every night and day,
Ambushed lies the evil one:
“Watch and pray!

Hear the victors who overcame;
Still they mark each warrior’s way,
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
“Watch and pray!

Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart
His word,
“Watch and pray!

Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may
be sent down:
“Watch and pray!”