Family Day 17: Faith that has an impact on the kingdom
Today's Scripture
Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I
will do it.
— John 14:10-14 (NIV)
Reflect on the Word
What are some amazing things Jesus did while He was on Earth? He healed the sick, miraculously fed the hungry, calmed storms and even brought people back to life.
Here’s the incredible promise we find in John 14: If we believe in Him, we can be part of God’s work in the world, too. Jesus wants us to pray boldly in His name, trust that God hears us and live by the power of His Spirit to show His love in big ways.
It might not be done in the way or the time that we expect, but God is always at work. His good plans will be done. We can ask big kingdom things in faith, and God will hear. God will act.
We serve a God of miracles who is in total control of everything. There is no request or situation too big for Him. Let’s be people who trust God, not just with what we can’t do, but with what only He can do!
Family Moment
Adults: take time to share about a time you trusted God in a situation that felt scary, too big or overwhelming. Reflect on how you saw God at work in that moment. After sharing, dialogue as a family around that story and other God-trusting moments.
Let's Pray!
Think about your family, church, school, friends and community. Is there a prayer request that comes to mind that seems almost impossible? Share and pray as a family, trusting in the greatness and presence of God.