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My favorite verse in the Bible!?

 ALIVE YOUTH CHURCH WEEKLY

MARK YOUR CALENDARS OCTOBER 26TH = COSTUME PARTY!!!!

If you missed AYC this Sunday night, just know: we laughed hard, worshiped even harder, and left with a smile on our faces, our hearts challenged and ready for the week to come. Oh, how great is our God! How great is He, that He wants a relationship with you and me, allowing us to have a close and intimate relationship with our Savior! Between the snacks, games, and exciting worship, we zoomed in on a specific verse in Acts 4. One small verse with a big, powerful message. 

“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and took note that these men had been with Jesus.” — Acts 4:13 (NIV)

One of my all-time favorite verses in the bible. I want to be known as someone who has been with Jesus. Marked by Him. That my presence, words, actions, and energy would all point towards Jesus alive in me. It takes courage to live for Jesus; luckily, He doesn't wait for us to find it. He provides it. Don't look around and wait to be perfect before being with Jesus. Look what He did with the unschooled, ordinary disciples. I don't think they ever thought they would be healing people outside the city or leading thousands to Christ. 

What can't you imagine happening? 

What are you waiting to fix before going to Jesus?

If Jesus does amazing things through ordinary, unschooled people... what can he do with us? 

The people weren’t blown away by Peter and John’s credentials or popularity. They didn’t have perfect resumes, qualifications, or all the skills the world may say you need. What stood out? They had been with Jesus.

Can’t wait to see you this Sunday. Same time, same place. Bring a friend, come with a smile, ready to be with Jesus together. 

- Isaac Fehlen

Youth Pastor

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