CHILD-FRIENDLY POWER FOR WORKS!

Acts 1:8-9 GNT

But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." [9] After saying this, he was taken up to heaven as they watched him, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

 

Jesus told His friends (the disciples) that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came. This power helps us do the things God wants us to do.

Power means: the ability to do something. Not just strong muscles, but strength in our hearts, minds, and spirit.

God gives us this special power so we can: Do hard things, be brave, tell others about Jesus and keep going when we feel tired or afraid.

Jesus said, “You will receive power.” Not just ideas, not just good feelings — real power from the Holy Spirit.

This power helps us:

Stand when we are scared

Speak when we are shy

Believe when we doubt

Keep going when we feel like stopping

When Jesus went up to heaven, He did not leave us alone, He left us with a promise of power.

Acts 12:5-7 talks of power in hard places.

It tells us Peter was in jail, was tied up and could not escape. But the church prayed for him and then suddenly an angel came, the chains fell off, the door opened, and Peter walked out free.

Peter could not save himself… but God’s power helped him.

God’s power still works today! 

When we pray, God moves.

What God’s power does is give us strength, helps us be bold, breaks chains, opens doors and helps us finish our assignment. You don’t have to do life alone. 

God gives you power for every good work.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·        Where do I need God to help me?

·        What problems feel too big for me?

·        How can I pray more and ask God for help every day?

PRAYER: Holy Spirit, please give me Your power. Help me when I feel weak. Make me brave, strong, and full of faith. Break anything that stops me from doing what You want. Use me for Your glory.  Amen.

Shalom

 

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