Open Heaven For Teens 18 January 2026 – The Waiting Room
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TOPIC: The Waiting Room (Open Heaven for Teens, 18 January 2026)
MEMORISE: The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. Lamentations 3:25
BIBLE READING: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
9 What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?
10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.
11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
MESSAGE:
Waiting is tough, especially when life feels like it’s on hold, and you’re eager for answers or the next step. It can be frustrating and lonely, but the Bible reminds us that waiting is not wasted time. Psalm 27:14 encourages us to “Walt on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!”
Also Read: Open Heaven 18 January 2026 – Conditional Blessings
Waiting can feel like nothing is happening, but behind the scenes, God is working. Think of a waiting room. It is not just a place to sit idly; it’s where you prepare for what’s next. Seasons of waiting can be moments of growth and preparation. God often uses your seasons of waiting to shape your character, deepen your faith, and align your heart to flow with His purpose.
My dear child, if you are waiting on God for academic, career, or business success, don’t just fold your hands; get into action by engaging in legitimate things. Also, pray and meditate on God’s word. Ask Him to show you the lessons in your season of waiting and give you the grace to resist any temptation to find alternative routes. I pray that God will grant you the grace to wait patiently on Him in your seasons of waiting, in Jesus’ name.
Quiz: Who waited 25 years for the promise of a son from God?
KEY POINT:
The waiting season is the time for a fellow to grow spiritually and emotionally.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Matthew 13:33-58, Genesis 42-43
HYMN 15: Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
do not pass me by.
Refrain:
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry;
while on others Thou art calling,
do not pass me by.
2 Let me at a throne of mercy
find a sweet relief,
kneeling there in deep contrition;
help my unbelief. [Refrain]
3 Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
heal my wounded, broken spirit,
save me by Thy grace. [Refrain]
4 Thou, the Spring of all my comfort,
more than life to me;
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heav’n but Thee? [Refrain]
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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