Jesus followers who have gone through tough times such as a
death in the family, depression, miscarriage, or job loss you will overhear
them at some point say out of bewilderment and a heart full of gratitude for
their faith, “I don’t know how people get through it without Jesus.”
Again I ask, how are your student’s friends and families
doing right now who don’t know that Jesus is Emmanuel?
Don’t shy away from messages on current events.
Your Junior Highs need to know that Jesus knew that things
were going to get crazy. He knew that the terrorists were coming and so He a
plan that involves them.
The Role of the Gospel.
Your students are a light in their school on their teams in
their homes. They have a hope in Jesus, they need not be afraid because of Matthew
28:16-20
16 Then
the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them
to go. 17 When
they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came
to them and said, “All authority in
heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and
make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age.”
1. Teach Your
Students to Pray in Jesus’ Name
All authority in
heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
Because Jesus’ blood was shed on the cross AND he rose again,
nothing is bigger or stronger than Jesus. All authority has been given to him. Jesus
calls you and your students friends. The perk here is all that He learns He
passes it on to His friends…us.
“You are my
friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a
servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you
friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to
you.” John 15:14-17
Your students can tap into Jesus and He will guide them and
direct them even through the Spirit of God (Holy Spirit). When they pray for
protection in Jesus’ name it will be done. They too can walk in the power of
Christ. They do not need to be afraid. Youth worker YOU DON’T NEED TO BE AFRAID
but pray about everything. Demonstrate to your students that they can be comforted
in Jesus Name by praying over them as one with authority. Let them hear and
experience the difference. I’ve watched people move from anxiousness to a being
at peace and assured after I prayed believing that what I prayed would come to
pass as I prayed in Jesus’ Name. That’s called the prayer of faith. but I haven’t always prayed that way.
I was at my friend’s doctor’s appointment when she found out
that she had cancer. As soon as we got into the car, she cried.
I was speechless. I cried too. Then I prayed for her. I
seriously didn’t know what to pray so it came out as The Prayer of Hope. I hope that she doesn’t die, I hope that God will heal her, I hope that my prayers work!
After I prayed the deep seated fear in her and even in myself
was still there! Why? Because it was the prayer of Hope. We went to our church to meet with our pastor.
As we arrived, the anxiety was still
there. My pastor came in through the doors and he said, “Tammy, you shall live
and not die. With long life will He satisfy you.” There was a shift in the
room. I believed him. He then began to pray but he didn’t pray the prayer of
hope, he prayed the prayer of FAITH as mentioned in James 5. He spoke as one
with authority. LoL like Jesus! I believed. My friend’s countenance changed and
fear fled and their was clarity of mind. My pastor knew he had authority in Jesus’
Name to make a difference and a difference was made!
Youth Worker, do you believe that there is power in Jesus
name when you pray? If not, get your face into the gospel books. Read Matthew,
Mark, Luke or John with the eyes of your heart it starts with you knowing who
Jesus is and the significance of you having a relationship with Him and what
all that entails along the prayer of faith.
2. Empower Your
Students To Be Bold Because Jesus is with them.
Jesus knew days like today would happen, when there would be
so much uncertainty in our world. He knew we’d have trouble, but he said, “…take heart! I have overcome the world.” John
16:33
It does seem like the end is really near, but I smile comes
to my face when Jesus whispers in my ear, “[Alison,] surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age.” He’s with me to the very end.
It is for this very reason we must go and make disciples,
baptizing them, teaching them. We can be brave. Train and equip your students
to pray with their friends. How to really pray, the prayer of faith and the
power of Jesus’ Name. And to share this truth, this good news of Jesus with
Canadians that are angry, anxious, and sleepless that they too can enjoy the
peace that only Jesus can bring.
Youth Speaker & Founder of
the Young Woman of Power (YWOP), Alison hosts conferences and develops programs
that are designed to build the confidence of youth such as the YWOP PivotFWD
workshop which she delivers in Calgary’s Youth Judicial System and the citywide
Young Women of Power Conference. She considers herself to be a pastor to those
who don’t want one or don’t know they need one. For more info or to book Alison
as a speaker visit www.ywop.ca
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