Last week, Open the Book took us to a town called Lystra.

Paul and Barnabas were telling people the good news about Jesus. A man was listening very carefully. He had never walked in his whole life — not once.

Paul looked at him and saw that he believed God could help him. Then Paul said loudly,
“Stand up!”

Immediately, the man jumped up and began to walk! The crowd was amazed.

But the people misunderstood what had happened. They thought Paul and Barnabas were gods and wanted to worship them. Paul and Barnabas quickly said,
“Stop! We are only people like you. We are here to tell you about the one true God, who made everything.”

Some people were happy to hear this. Others became angry and hurt Paul. Everyone thought it was the end — but God was not finished.

Paul got back up and continued sharing the good news. God gave him courage to keep going.

Message to remember:
God is powerful, Jesus is the true hero, and God helps us be brave — even when things are hard.