How can we apply Jesus' example of mighty deeds in our daily lives? Jesus’ Mighty Deeds Remembered • Luke 24:19: “He was a Prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.” • Jesus’ deeds flowed from perfect obedience, Spirit-empowerment, and compassion (Acts 10:38). • Our task: translate His pattern into everyday moments. Seeing Ourselves as His Body Today • 1 Corinthians 12:27—“Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.” • John 14:12—“Whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing.” • We carry His presence wherever we go; ordinary places become platforms for mighty deeds. Living in the Same Power • Acts 1:8—power comes when the Holy Spirit fills us. • Galatians 5:22-23—Spirit-produced character undergirds Spirit-empowered action. • Ephesians 2:10—God prepared good works in advance; we simply walk in them. Practical Ways to Walk Out Mighty Deeds 1. Cultivate intimacy first – Mark 1:35 shows Jesus seeking solitary prayer; schedule unhurried time with the Father. 2. Speak words that give life – Proverbs 18:21; choose conversations that heal, encourage, and proclaim truth. 3. Show tangible compassion – Matthew 14:14—Jesus “was moved with compassion and healed.” Volunteer, give, listen. 4. Expect God to intervene – James 5:16; pray boldly for needs at home, work, school, believing God still acts. 5. Serve quietly and sacrificially – Mark 10:45—“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” Do unseen tasks joyfully. 6. Confront darkness with light – Romans 12:21—overcome evil with good; respond to hostility with blessing. 7. Walk in daily obedience – John 2:5—“Do whatever He tells you.” Small acts done promptly open doors to greater works. 8. Guard humility – 1 Peter 5:6—God exalts the humble; mighty deeds never become self-promotion. Encouragement for Everyday Faithfulness • Philippians 2:13—“For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure.” • Even small deeds done in His name carry eternal weight (Matthew 10:42). • Keep your eyes on Jesus, stay yielded to the Spirit, and watch the ordinary turn miraculous. |
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