Open Heaven For Teens 13 January 2026 – Hard Work Beats Talent
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TOPIC: Hard Work Beats Talent (Open Heaven for Teens, 13 January 2026)
MEMORISE: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. – Proverbs 14:23
Also Read: Open Heaven 13 January 2026 – What Is Man? (3)
BIBLE READING: Ecclesiastes 9:10 -12 (KJV)
10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
12 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
MESSAGE:
You don’t need to have all the talent in the world to succeed; what truly matters is your dedication and perseverance. People say that actions speak louder than words. This could also mean that hard work, even in the smallest of tasks, brings results, while idle talk leads nowhere.
When you give your best effort either in your academics, career, or service to God, you’re not just working for grades, trophies, or praise; you’re honouring God. Hard work means showing up, staying consistent, and pushing through challenges. Your talent or skill might get you noticed, but hard work will keep you growing.
My dear child, I encourage you to put your energy and focus into any task or responsibility before you. Whether it’s tackling homework, excelling in sports, or helping with house chores, don’t shy away from tasks. Sometimes, people may not see you or appreciate the effort you’re making, but don’t be discouraged. Trust God and do your best; He can take your efforts and multiply them in ways you never imagined.
KEY POINT:
Hard work builds character and resilience in you.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Matthew 10:24-42 Genesis 31-32
HYMN 30 – When We Walk With The Lord
1 When we walk with the Lord
in the light of his word,
what a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will,
he abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain:
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
2 Not a burden we bear,
not a sorrow we share,
but our toil he doth richly repay;
not a grief or a loss,
not a frown or a cross,
but is blest if we trust and obey. [Refrain]
3 But we never can prove
the delights of his love
until all on the altar we lay;
for the favor he shows,
for the joy he bestows,
are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain]
4 Then in fellowship sweet
we will sit at his feet,
or we’ll walk by his side in the way;
what he says we will do,
where he sends we will go;
never fear, only trust and obey. [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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