Open Heaven For Teens 18 December 2025 – Cornelius Prayed
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TOPIC: Cornelius Prayed (Open Heaven for Teens, 18 December 2025)
MEMORISE: And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing Acts 10:30
BIBLE READING: Acts 10:25-31
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.
28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
MESSAGE:
Today’s Bible reading tells us about a Roman centurion named Cornelius. He was a just man who feared God and had a good report among the Jews. He also gave alms to the needy from time to time. Cornelius fasted and prayed until he received an angelic encounter. An Angel appeared to him in a vision and instructed him to send for Peter, who came and shared the message of salvation with him and his household.
There are many teenagers in the world today who think that angelic encounters are only meant for pastors and prophets; however, this is a wrong belief. I remember being just a worker in the Redeemed Christian Church of God when, on a Sunday, I went to use the restroom and saw a vision playing before me like I was viewing it on a screen. In the vision, I saw that whenever a pastor was to minister on the pulpit, he would come out from his prayer room. When I relayed this vision to my Father in the Lord, he confirmed that it was the former practice in RCCG many years before I became born again; my vision showed that God wanted them to go back to doing it.
My dear child, you can also see mighty visions of things to come. However, you must pray fervently to have such divine encounters.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please let me encounter You in new ways.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Habakkuk 1:1-3:19, Revelation 9:1-21
HYMN: 43 – Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us
1 Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
O’er The World’s Tempestuous Sea;
Guard Us, Guide Us, Keep Us, Feed Us,
For We Have No Help But Thee,
Yet Possessing Every Blessing
If Our God Our Father Be.
2 Saviour, Breathe Forgiveness O’er Us;
All Our Weakness Thou Dost Know;
Thou Didst Tread This Earth Before Us,
Thou Didst Feel lts Keenest Woe;
Lone And Dreary, Faint And Weary,
Through The Desert Thou Didst Go.
3 Spirit Of Our God, Descending,
Fill Our Hearts With Heavenly Joy,
Love With Every Passion Blending,
Pleasure That Can Never Cloy;
Thus Provided, Pardoned, Guided,
Nothing Can Our Peace Destroy.
Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
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Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus’ name Amen.
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