TOPIC: Blessed Beyond Disabilities (Open Heaven for Teens, 17 September 2025)
MEMORISE: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11
BIBLE READING: 2 Samuel 9:6-8
6 Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
7 And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
8 And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?
MESSAGE:
Many children and teenagers with physical or intellectual disabilities have been side-lined in today’s society. Most of them are not responsible for their conditions, yet they have been left to suffer neglect and pain. Mephibosheth was one of such people in the Bible. He was born as a regular child, but he fell from his nurse’s hands, and his legs became disfigured. He was probably abandoned thereafter, but when King David asked if there was anyone who needed help from the lineage of Jonathan, his best friend, his name came up. l pray that people will recommend you for favours even when you are not present, in Jesus’ name.
From the story of Mephibosheth, we can see that despite his physical limitations and the challenges he faced, he approached King David with humility and faith, seeking restoration and favour. He appealed for the king’s mercy, and not only did he receive it, he also received abundant blessings and restoration beyond his imagination. My dear child, are you living with any form of disability, whether physically or intellectually? I want you to know that God has great plans for you, no matter the circumstances you are in or the limitations you are facing. Put your trust in Him completely.
KEY POINT
Father, please remember me for good, in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Isaiah 25:1-28:13, Galatians 3:10-22