Preparing for Power Part 4Sample

God only needs to be approached, not impressed

James tells us Elijah was a man just like us. His prayer recorded in 1 Kings 18 is not very long. He doesn’t use fancy words. He doesn’t go through any special dancing, slashing, or yelling to impress God. He simply reminds God of his promises to his people. Elijah reminds God he did what God told him to do. And then he shares with God his pure motivation that God will show His power, so people will know Him and turn back to him.

You don’t have to be some sort of spiritual giant to see God’s power fall in your life. The greatest power God displays is His power to change a life. When people see changes in your life as you follow Jesus—when you become more loving, more giving, more caring—they see God’s power in you.

Ask Yourself:

-How has God shown his power in your life already?

-In what ways might God want to use you to show even more of His power to others?

Pause to Pray: Read 1 Kings 18:36-37 again. Now think of a way you want to see God’s power in your life or in the life of someone for whom you have been praying. Then, like Elijah, remind God of His promises and ask Him to show His power, so people will see it and know that God is real and powerful.

Take a Next Step: Make a list of three people or situations for which you will pray in faith daily, and then trust God to show His power!

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