OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS DATE: SATURDAY 28TH OF OCTOBER, 2023 THEME: ARISE AND SHINE

 

MEMORISE: 

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1

BIBLE TEXT: Isaiah 60:1-5

[1]Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.

[2]For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

[3]And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

[4]Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.

[5]Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.

MESSAGE: 

In our Bible reading of today, we are commanded to arise and, at the same time, shine. Why? It is because God made up His mind to light the world that has been covered by darkness. It is also because the glory of the Lord has come upon us.

Darkness is represented by sin, sickness, poverty, sorrow, failure, and bondage, whereas light is represented by righteousness, divine health, prosperity, joy, breakthrough, and freedom. I don't know how deep you may have gone into darkness through sinful habits or associations, however, I have good news for you, your light has come! All you have to do to partake of this light is to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. If you let the Light in, your life, which may have been plagued with darkness, will be lighted.

You need to come out of the darkness of this world. Accept Jesus, the Light, into your life today, and darkness will no longer be able to

overcome you.

PAYER POINT:

Father, let the light of Jesus.shine upon me today and let your glory manifest in my life in the mighty name of Jesus.

HYMN 6: I'M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY

1. I'm pressing on the upward way,

New heights I'm gaining everyday;

Still praying as I onward bound

"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." 

CHORUS

Lord, lift me up and let me stand,

By faith, on Heaven's table-land;

Where love, and joy, and light abound,

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 

2. My heart has no desire to stay 

Where doubts arise, and fears dismay;

Though some may dwell where these abound,

My constant aim is higher ground. 

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,

To rest beneath unclouded skies,

Above earth's turmoil peace is found

By those who dwell on higher ground. 

4. I long to scale the utmost height,

Though rough the way, and hard the fight,

My song, while climbing, shall resound

Lord, lead me on to higher ground. 

5. Lord, lead me up the mountain side

I dare not climb without my Guide;

And, heaven gained, I'll gaze around,

With grateful heart from higher ground.  

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 

Luke 16-18

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE 

PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE