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Open Heaven For Teens 9 September 2024 | The Cure For Backsliding
TOPIC: The Cure For Backsliding (Open Heaven for Teens 9 September 2024)
MEMORISE: Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19
READ: Jeremiah 3:11-15
11 And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.
12 Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever.
13 Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the LORD.
14 Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:
15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
MESSAGE:
Yesterday, I taught about backsliding and how God does not hate backsliders but only hates the act. Backsliding is the terrible state of returning to sin after being saved by Jesus Christ. In today’s Bible reading, God invited backsliding Israel to repent and live holy. If you are backslidden, He is extending that invitation to you now because He is not interested in the death of any sinner or backslider. Instead, He wants them to reunite with Him.
Restoration for a backslider starts with acknowledging sins and having a desire to get back on track with God. In other words, backsliders must be remorseful about their sins and genuinely repent of them so that they can experience forgiveness and times of refreshing in God’s presence.
My dear child, it is a terrible thing to live or die in sin, and this is why you must surrender your heart to the Lord totally. If you are backslidden and would like to get back on track with God, please say these words, “Lord Jesus, I am sorry for going back to my vomit. Please give me complete victory over sin, in Jesus’ name.”
ACTION POINT
If you are backslidden, find a branch of RCCG near you and tell the pastor that you want to join the Believer’s Class.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Isaiah 3:1-5:30, 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
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.
Chorus
Saviour, Saviour
Hear my humble cry
While on others Thou art calling
Do not pass me by.
2 Let me at thy throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contribution
Help my unbelief.
3 Trusting only in the Thy merit
would i seek thy face
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
save me by thy grace.
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?
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.
Chiokike Notice Board: Your journey to true peace and eternal victory begins with accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Without being born again, the fullness of God’s presence and blessings remain just out of reach. If you're ready to embrace this life-changing decision, please say the prayer below:
Prayer of Salvation:
Lord Jesus, I come before You today, acknowledging my need for Your grace. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Savior, believing in my heart that You died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. Thank You, Lord, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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