Open Heaven For Teens 11 November 2026 – When God Says No
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TOPIC – When God Says No (Open Heaven for Teens, 11 November 2026)
MEMORISE: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
BIBLE READING: Ecclesiastes 3:11-13
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.
12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
MESSAGE:
After working for the government for a while, I decided to resign to go into ministry full-time. After some time, I received my gratuity, and I was overjoyed that my financial struggles as a full-time pastor, whom the church could not afford to pay, had come to an end. Little did I know that God had a different plan in mind. Since He had told me that He would be my employer henceforth, I thought it wise to consult Him on how to spend my final paycheck from my previous employer. To my greatest disappointment, He told me to divide the amount equally and sow it as seed to three different ministries.
I had hoped that poverty had come to an end in my life, but I was disappointed by God’s instruction, and my enthusiasm hit the rocks. I am grateful, however, that He gave me the grace to obey Him regardless, and today, the story of how He moved me from grass to grace continues to inspire people around the world to the glory of His name.
My dear child, facing disappointments is hard, but when God says ‘no, it is because He has something better in store for you. He sees the bigger picture and will make all things work together for your good. Just obey Him!
KEY POINT:
A closed door may mean that God is leading you to a better one.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Mark 14:51-72; Deuteronomy 23-25
HYMN 4 – Be Glad In The Lord And Rejoice
1 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
And ye that have made him your choice,
Bid sadness and sorrow depart.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice!
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
2 Be joyful, for He is the Lord,
On earth and in heaven supreme;
He fashions and rules by His word;
The Mighty and strong to redeem
3 What though in the conffict for right
Your enemies almost prevail,
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.
4 Though darkness surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’ercast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay,
But trust till the danger is past.
5 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in song;
With harp, and with organ and voice
The loud hallelujahs prolong!
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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