Sunday, January 24

Week of January 25- January 30

Virtue:  Discipline-  doing what you need to do NOW so you can grow stronger!

Bible Story:  Peter states who Jesus is  Matthew 16:13-17

Bottom Line:  If you want to know God better, talk about Him with your friends

Peter made a bold confession of what he thought about Jesus.  This month we have talked about reading the Bible, memorizing Scripture and prayer.  This week we talk about the discipline of telling people about Jesus.  This can be one of the most challenging things for believers to do.  But, when we do it can be one of the most rewarding.

How many times do your kids see you practicing one of  these disciplines.  I was talking to a couple of our men volunteers one day about their service.  You see, these guys serve on Sundays with kids and also perform in our KidzStuff LIVE drama team and are asked to do some pretty crazy things.  But when their kids are older I think they will remember those crazy things and know their dad wanted boys and girls to learn about the love of Jesus.

When was the last time you modeled one of those disciplines before your kids.  I think kids need to see us (parents) practice our disciplines.  Not as a formal lesson, but as our lifestyle.  This week how about picking up your Bible instead of the remote or memorize a Scripture verse and ask them to check you for accuracy.

Remember, what happens at home is just as important as what happens at church!