Philippians 4:13
…for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power.
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I’ve been working on a
lesson for 4th and 5th graders for this Sunday, and the objective is
that “Jesus still has the power to perform miracles today as we pray.”
There are several activities that we will conduct during the class to
demonstrate how there are things that we cannot do under our own power –
and how Jesus can “make a way where we see none.” I’m not necessarily
talking about physical actions, like walking on water…but more the
miracles and “intangible” thoughts and experiences that Jesus helps us
with each day.
In our lifetimes, we will all encounter situations
and circumstances that seem impossible to handle…setbacks, illnesses,
the death of loved ones, disappointments. We will all face
challenges…from how to get up and speak in front of a group when we are
scared stiff to trepidation about traveling in bad weather…to passing
that chemistry test that has us worried sick or surviving a baby’s bout with
colic on little to no sleep…to starting a new job, class, or small
group. There will be times when we have no clue about how we are to
proceed – or what decision is the right one. There will be nights when
sleep doesn’t come…and days that we think won’t ever end. And Jesus can
help us with all of them.
Sunday, I hope that the children will
learn more about the power of prayer and how to keep Jesus close at all
times. We will hopefully gain a better understanding of his strength
and power…and a key point in this scripture - that Jesus strengthens and
empowers us to do all that God desires for us. In other words, there
will be times when we do not get the wishes of our heart…because they
don’t line up with God’s plans. But when we learn to trust Jesus’
answers and recognize that His guidance is perfect, we confidently operate in His power and find lasting peace.
This
is one of my favorite Bible verses. I know that God’s plans for my
life are perfect. When I listen for His voice and follow His lead, I
know that the power of Jesus Christ through His Holy Spirit will always
guide me to the right answers - and protect me perfectly. With Christ’s
strength and power, I truly can do everything that God asks me to do. What about you?
©2015 Debbie Robus
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