Open Heaven For Teens 28 July 2025 – Vows Are Weighty

Open Heaven for Teens

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This devotional reminds every young believer of the seriousness and power behind the vows we make to God. Keeping our promises to Him reflects our faithfulness and reverence. Learn from the story of Jephthah and discover why vows are not to be taken lightly. Let this message inspire you to live with integrity and walk wisely with God every day.

TOPIC: Vows Are Weighty

MEMORISE:

When thou vowest a Vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. – Ecclesiastes 5:4

BIBLE READING: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.
When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.
Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.

MESSAGE:

When God says He will do a thing, He will definitely do it because He does not joke with His words. The same is expected of us, His children, particularly when we make vows. Today, many Christians are stagnant in life because they failed to fulfil the vows they made to God in the past.

In Judges 11 & 12, we read about Jephthah, whom the lsraelites begged to help them in their fight against the Ammonites. He knew the Ammonites were strong, and they needed a stronger ally to be able to confront them. Therefore, he sought God’s help and vowed that if he won the battle, he would sacrifice unto God the first thing that came out of his house to meet him.

He won the battle, and on getting home, unfortunately, it was his only child who came out of his house first to welcome him.

One of the lessons I learned from Jephthah’s story is to check the state of my heart while making a vow to God. If my heart is aligned with God, I will make vows based on what He wants me to do, which will eventually bring me His reward and not regrets.

My dear child, do not be too hasty when making vows to people or God.

ACTION POINT:

Be careful when making vows.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

2 Chronicles 21:1-23:21
Romans 11:13-36

Also Read: Open Heaven 28 July 2025 – Your Present

HYMN: What A Friend We Have In Jesus

1 What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3 Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.

🌟 Ready to Give Your Life to Christ?

If you have never made Jesus your Lord and Savior, today is the perfect day to make that life-changing decision. Pray this simple prayer: "Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God. I repent of all my sins. Come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me." Welcome to God's family! Your life will never be the same again.

💬 Commentary

Vows are more than mere words — they are serious commitments before God that carry weight and consequences. Jephthah’s story reminds us that making vows without careful thought can lead to sorrow and regret. The heart attitude behind our promises matters greatly; vows aligned with God’s will bring blessing, but careless ones can bring trouble. As teens walking with Christ, let us cultivate a heart of wisdom and reverence, ensuring that every vow we make is deliberate, sincere, and rooted in faith. Remember, God honors integrity and faithfulness. Let your “yes” be yes, and your “no” be no (Matthew 5:37). Live wisely today to secure a future full of God’s favor.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TODAY - RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL AUGUST 2025 BY E A ADEBOYE