While he was still with the disciples Jesus told them, “whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing” (John 14:12 NIV). There was a time during Jesus’ ministry that “people bought all their sick to him and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed” (Matthew 14:35-36 NIV). Something similar happened to Peter. Acts 5 reveals, “people brought the sick into the street and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by” (Acts 5:15 NIV). Can the shadow of a person who believes in Jesus Christ and is empowered by the Holy Spirit be a source of healing for the afflicted? What do others experience when they are close enough for your shadow to pass by them?

 

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The Your Faith Journey Bible verses for this week are listed below:

 

Sunday (7/12)

Today I’m going to offering God __________________________________.

 

During the worship service God revealed ____________________________________________________________________________________.

 

Monday (7/13)

Read 1 Peter 1:1-12 and pray in response to the verses.

 

Tuesday (7/14)

Read 1 Peter 1:13-25 and pray in response to what you read.

 

Wednesday (7/15)

Read Acts 5:12-16 and pray in response to what you read. Consider wrestling with these questions as you pray:

As a believes in Jesus Christ who is empowered by the Holy Spirit, am I a source of healing for the afflicted?

 

What do others experience when they are close enough to me that my shadow touches them?

 

Thursday (7/16)

Read 1 Peter 4:12-19 and pray in response to what you read.

 

Friday (7/17)

Read 1 Peter 5:8-11 and pray in response to what you read.

 

Saturday (7/18)

Reflect upon the past week, and re-read verses or phrases that stood out to you. The following questions may be helpful as you reflect:

How did you see, hear, or encounter God during this past week?

 

Who needs to hear about your experience sometime in the coming days?

 

*To download the entire Worship Guide, which includes the extended version of the Your Faith Journey Guide, go to www.AvonUMC.com.