05/05/2026
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 5TH, 2026
THEME: SKILLFUL AND EXCELLENT
MEMORISE:
As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Daniel 1:17
BIBLE READING: EXODUS 31:1-6
1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
6 And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
MESSAGE:
Skillfulness is important in every area of life, and God has given every one of us unique talents and skills. These talents and skills are meant to glorify Him and serve others; therefore, it is important for us to discover the talents and skills that God has given us and develop them. Whatever skill you have, whether in music, writing, technology, leadership, teaching, designing, public speaking, or craftsmanship, God wants you to be excellent at it.
In Daniel 1:20, Daniel and his friends stood out with their wisdom and knowledge such that the king "found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm." Similarly, in today's Bible reading, Bezaleel was filled with the Spirit of God and was also gifted with artistic abilities to build the temple.
My dear child, take your time to learn new things about the skills or talents you have been given. In today's world, social media, especially You Tube, has made learning easier. There is almost no skill that you cannot learn on Yo