Open Heavens Devotional for Teens Emphasizes Fresh Oil and Divine Anointing

The Open Heavens Devotional for June 18, 2026, explores the biblical concept of 'fresh oil' as a metaphor for renewed divine anointing. Drawing from Psalm 92:10 as its memory verse and Acts 10:38–39 as the primary Scripture passage, the devotional examines how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and power, enabling Him to perform miracles, heal the sick, deliver the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

The devotional defines 'fresh' in multiple ways—as something recent or newly made, as well as something renewed or restored. In Christian theology, 'fresh oil' symbolizes a renewed anointing that believers can receive through their encounters with God. The message emphasizes that Jesus, through His anointing, accomplished great works during His ministry, and that believers who receive similar anointing can perform comparable exploits for God.

The devotional extends this concept beyond spiritual healing, noting that God's anointing operates across multiple dimensions of life. It can enable believers to excel academically, perform with excellence in their endeavors, and create lasting positive impact in the world. The teaching stresses that believers can obtain this anointing by requesting it from God, though they must guard against sin, which would diminish their spiritual relevance and heavenly reward.

The devotional concludes with a prayer point encouraging readers to ask God for fresh anointing to accomplish spiritual exploits. The suggested Bible reading plan for the day spans Luke 1:57–80 and Joshua 1–3.