Family Day 19: In His Strength
Dive into the Word
"As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer to God... After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness." -Acts 4:23,25,31 (NLT)
Family Moment
Just as the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, we followers of Jesus are filled with the Holy Spirit. God is powerful, and He gives us the strength to follow Jesus and tell others about Him. Share about a time you experienced God' power. Next, gather a piece of paper and pen to create a list of things you've been trying to do in your own strength. It could be tasks at work or school, trying to make a friend or even manual tasks. After sharing, surrender your list to God in prayer. "God, we're tired of doing it on our own. Please help us give all these things to Your Spirit, and fill us with Your power."
Let's Pray!
- Verse 31 says they preached the Word of God "with boldness" -what would that look like for you?
- Ask God to give you His strength, His boldness, so that you can tell anyone about His love!
- Pray: "God, give us boldness to tell other about You. Lead us to people we can tell about You and give us Your power through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen."