OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 THURSDAY: USE YOUR TALENT
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 MEMORISE: As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 READ: Matthew 25:14-30
[14]For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
[15]And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
[16]Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
[17]And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
[18]But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
[19]After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
[20]And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
[21]His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
[22]He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
[23]His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
[24]Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
[25]And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
[26]His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
[27]Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
[28]Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
[29]For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
[30]And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 MESSAGE
Talent refers to natural abilities, gifts, and strengths given to someone by God.
Today’s memory verse enjoins all children of God to use their talents or gifts to serve others, bring glory to God, and be faithful stewards ultimately.
God gave everyone a unique gift; some people have more than one, as shown in today’s Bible reading, where the master gave five, two, and one talent, respectively, to three of his servants before embarking on a long trip.
The wise servants used their talents in different fields and multiplied them, while the foolish servant, who had just one, hid his talent because he wanted to spite his master.
On his return, when the master didn’t see any evidence that the last servant used the talent he was given, he retrieved it from him and ordered him to be thrown outside in the dark.
When anyone fails to use his or her talents and keeps giving excuses for not doing so, God takes note of it.
I pray that, on the last day, when God shows up to get a report concerning the talents He has given you, you will be found faithful.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 ACTION POINT
Write out the talents that God has given to you and determine to use them henceforth for the advancement of the gospel.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 HYMN 7: I AM THINE O LORD.
1.I am Thine, O Lord
I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Chorus:
Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died.
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessd Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
2. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.
3. Oh the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend!
4. There are depths of love
that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy
that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 48:12-50:11 Ephesians 4:17-32
