Jesus is Amazing

Hey, Bridge Family, 
 
Sorry about the lateness in getting this out. Last week, we learned that Jesus is Amazing, so we believe in Him! The story was from John 4:43-54, which vividly illustrates what it means to trust in Jesus and recognize His greatness. In the story, a man approached Jesus to heal his son. Jesus healed the boy, but the most notable part—and its relevance to us—is that Jesus and the Father were over 20 miles away from the boy. Yet, the man believed Jesus without needing to see the proof of his son’s healing. When he finally heard that his son was healed, he realized it had happened exactly when Jesus said his son would be okay.  
 
Can you picture the joy in that family’s home? The mother must have been overwhelmed to see her son, who was probably near death, up and moving as if nothing had happened. Then, hearing her husband say that her happiness was because of Jesus, it’s no surprise that the Bible says that the father and “his entire household believed in Jesus.” When we realize how incredible Jesus is and choose to believe, do we share that with our families? Do we look for opportunities to share Jesus with our loved ones? Do we actually show them Jesus? I know this isn’t easy, so here’s something I wish I’d read when my kids were young: read a Bible story, like 1 Samuel 3. 
 

1. Notice ways God acts in the story. There are several, so you may need to write them down. 
   
2. Meditate on ways Jesus acts the same in the New Testament as well as today, and thank him for the kind of Savior He is. 
3. Share what you learned. Let your family see your desire to see Jesus. 

 
The more we are willing to share Jesus, to talk about him with others, the closer we come to him and the more we bear witness to the truth of the Gospel. 
 
Remember, it’s never too late to engage. As long as your child is at home, you have an excellent opportunity to share the Bible and explore it together, making faith an exciting and meaningful adventure. God Bless, and hope to see your family on Sunday. 
 
Pastor Bob