Open Heaven Devotional For March 8, 2024 : Topic – BLESSED IS THE MAN
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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS
DATE: FRIDAY MARCH 8TH 2024
THEME: BLESSED IS THE MAN
MEMORISE:
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Psalm 1:1
READ: PSALM 1:1-3
[1] Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
[2] But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
[3] And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
MESSAGE:
The phrase, “blessed is the man” is a common phrase in the Bible and refers to the state of being favoured and being joyful in God’s presence. Psalm 1:1-3 teaches that true blessings come from delighting in the law of the Lord and meditating on His word day and night.
Matthew 5:3-10 also says:
_Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven._
Jesus teaches us that being ‘blessed’ is not about having material wealth or worldly success but about having a heart attuned to God’s will and living a righteous life.
Beloved, for you to partake of this blessing, you must have a pure heart.
KEY POINT:
Pray for the grace and wisdom to live a life that is pleasing to God and to experience His blessings.
HYMN 17: THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING
1. There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Saviour above.
REFRAIN:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
2. There shall be showers of blessing:
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.
3. There shall be showers of blessing:
Send them upon us, Oh Lord!
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come and now honour Thy Word.
4. There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now, as to God, we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Numbers 10:1-11:23; Mark 14:1-21;
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE