Family Day 14: A bold and courageous church
Today's Scripture
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-disciple." -2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Supplies
- A deep plate or shallow, wide bowl
- Water
- Pepper
- Liquid dish soap
Reflect on the Word
Gather around the table and pour about 1 inch of water into the plate. Sprinkle a tablespoon of pepper on the water's surface. Ask: "Do you sometimes feel afraid to speak up as a follower of Jesus?" Allow family members to answer openly and honestly.
Sometimes our desire to be liked and accepted can overpower us, keeping us from doing what's right. Can you think of people in the Bible or from history who overcame fear to boldly show and tell others about Jesus? In today's verse, we're reminded that it is the Holy Spirit who gives this power, and it is available to us, too!
Invite a family member to dip their finger in the pepper water. What happens? Now, dip your finger into the dish soap and back into the water. What happened? How is the pepper moving away like the fear that flees when we trust the Holy Spirit to fill us with boldness and courage?
Reflect, pray + bless
- Reflect: The Holy Spirit gives me the power to live boldly for Jesus, showing and telling others of His love and truth.
- Pray: Invite family members to share where they need to be filled with Holy Spirit boldness. Pray for each person, contending for the Holy Spirit to fill them with power, love and self-discipline.
- Bless: "[Child's name], like Timothy in the Bible, may you walk boldly, empowered by the Holy Spirit to show and tell those in your world of God's love and truth.