GOD HELPS YOU HELP OTHERS
Read Matthew 28:19-20
What does God ask you to do? What does He tell you at the end of verse 20? Jesus told this to His disciples before He the left earth and the same is true for you. God wants you to teach others about Jesus. He wants you to do this through your actions and words. The best way to teach someone to obey God’s Word is to show them. This task probably seemed scary to Jesus’ disciples. Does it seem scary to you? They didn’t have to be nervous and neither do you because Jesus reminded them that He would be with them always. God is there to help you do what He asks… always.
GOD IS THERE TO LEAN ON
Read Proverbs 3:5-6
What does God ask you to do? What should you not lean on? What does He promise to do for you if you trust in Him? God is promising that if you lean on Him for what to do instead of yourself, He will show you the right way. You can’t lean on someone who is not there. This verse shows that God is promising He will be there to lean on. How can you lean on God for what to do? Can you think of something specific that you need to lean on God for instead of yourself? What is it?
GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH
Read Philippians 4:13
What does this verse say you can do? Who gives you strength? God promises that He will strengthen you to do anything you need to do. To strengthen you to do all things, He has to be with you. The all-powerful God is right by your side and He will use His power to give you strength. Are any of these ways you can get strength from God?
His Holy Spirit guiding you
Encouraging words from His people His Word
Prayer Knowing His promises
List other ways you can get strength from God:
GOD GOES EVERYWHERE YOU GO
Read Joshua 1:9
What does God tell you to be? What reason does God give you to be these things? Joshua was a guy who had been given mighty tasks from God. He had to be strong and courageous as He led the people of Israel to take back their land. God told Joshua that he didn’t have to be afraid because He would be with him and the people of Israel. The Lord may ask you to do a mighty task for Him. Remember, nothing is impossible for God and He is right by your side…wherever you go. How do these words give you encouragement as you live your life today? Do you believe that God is right by your side?
GOD IS INSIDE YOU
Read 1 Corinthians 3:16
What does God call you? Who dwells within you? In the Old Testament, God lived in a building called the temple. It was fine for a little while but He wanted to be closer to His people. So, He sent His Son to die on the cross for your sins. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead. If you believe this, the Holy Spirit starts living inside you. The Holy Spirit is God Himself inside of you. How does God go with you everywhere? Easy, He lives right inside of you! DID YOU KNOW? The Holy Spirit is sometimes hard to understand, but take a look at a lamp in your room. The lamp has wiring inside of it but the wiring won’t work unless the lamp is plugged into electricity. When it’s plugged in, the electricity flows and shines bright. When you “plug into Jesus” by believing in Him as your Savior, you get the Holy Spirit. You have been “wired” for Him to live in you. He gives you the power to be a light for the Lord!