9. Miracles Reveal Jesus and His Church
The Bible says Jesus is the head, or leader, of the church. (Read Ephesians 5:23.) We are His followers. We are called His Body, the Church. (Read 1 Corinthians 12:27.) Your head doesn’t have any plans to cut itself off and leave your body, right? Let’s hope not! The head and the body stick together—things work out better that way for both of them. Jesus, as the Head of the Church, made a promise to you, His Body—He will never leave you. God’s presence comforts us and brings us close to Him. His presence also gives us courage to show His great power and love.
Miracles prove that God Himself is with you. They help you complete your royal mission—to bring Heaven to earth. Signs and wonders are key. They point to something greater—God Himself! Signs help us get from where we are to the new places the Holy Spirit wants to take us. He has some crazy adventures for you in His Kingdom. His presence and power will lead you—just follow the signs.
The preceding article is an excerpt from When Heaven Invades Earth for Teens by Bill Johnson and Michael Seth. If you want to learn more about this topic or have a teenager who does, this book is available now at amazon.com, bn.com, cbd.com, FamilyChristian.com, and other fine bookstores.
Bill Johnson is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. Together Bill and his wife serve a growing number of churches that have partnered for revival. Bill and Brenda (Beni) Johnson are the senior pastors of Bethel Church, Redding, Calif. You can learn more about him at: bjm.org or about Bethel Church at: ibethel.org
Michael Seth has pastored children who enter God’s presence and flow in the gifts of the Spirit for over 30 years. As former Children’s Director at Bethel Church in Redding, Calif, and at Grace Center in Franklin, Tenn., Mike and his wife, Marilyn, are committed to equipping children’s minsters and producing teaching resources. You can find out more at: KidsInHisPresence.com
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