1. One Person Can Make a Difference With God.
2 Chronicles 16:9, NKJV
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.
Ezekiel 22:30, NKJV
So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.
Ephesians 3:20, NIV
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…
1 John 4:4, NIV
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
2. You Can Make a Difference For Your Family.
Genesis 7:1, NIV
The Lord then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.”
Hebrews 11:7, NIV
By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Joshua 24:15, NLT
But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”
Nehemiah 4:14, NLT
Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!”
2 Timothy 1:5, NIV
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
3. You Can Make a Difference For Future Generations.
Psalm 78:5-7, NLT
For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, so the next generation might know them—even the children not yet born—and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope
anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands.
Psalm 145:4, NLT
Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.
Judges 2:10, NKJV
When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the Lord nor the work which He had done for Israel.
2 Timothy 2:1-2, NKJV
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
4. You Can Make a Difference At Any Age.
1 Timothy 4:12, NLT
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
Psalm 92:12-14, NKJV
The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing.
5. You Can Make A Difference Now.
2 Corinthians 6:2, NKJV
Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Ephesians 5:15-16, NLT
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.