Embracing the Light: Our Purpose in Christ

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Day 1: Embrace the Light of Christ

God has chosen each one of us to be a part of His kingdom. He has presented us with the gift of His light, and it is up to us to accept it. This light is not just for our own benefit, but it is meant to be shared with others. We are called to be a light for others, illuminating their path and leading them towards Christ (#01:15:06).

1 Peter 2:9 - "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."

Reflection: How can you better accept and share the light of Christ in your daily life?

Day 2: Reflect the Light

Once we have experienced the light of God, we start to reflect it. We begin to look different, act different, and our lives start to shine with the love and grace of God (#01:06:00).

Matthew 5:14 - "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

Reflection: In what ways has your life changed since you experienced the light of God? How can you reflect this light more effectively?

Day 3: Step into the Light

Stepping into the light of God can be scary, but it is a necessary step in our spiritual journey. It is not about doing anything on our own, but about partnering with God and allowing Him to use us to help others (#01:16:20).

Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

Reflection: What fears or anxieties are holding you back from stepping fully into God's light? How can you overcome them?

Day 4: You are Special

Regardless of how we feel about ourselves, God sees us as special and valuable. He has a purpose, a place, and a plan for each one of us. We need to believe in our worth and stop worrying about everything else (#01:04:42).

Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Reflection: How can you better embrace your identity as a special and valuable child of God?

Day 5: God's Forgiveness and Love

God does not condemn or judge us when we bring our sins into the light. Instead, He forgives us, loves us, and wants to know us more. Despite our brokenness and mistakes, God still wants to use us for His glory (#57:52).

1 John 1:9 - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

Reflection: How can you better embrace God's forgiveness and love in your life? How can you allow God to use your brokenness for His glory?

Sermon Summary

In the sermon, I was reminded of the importance of being a light in the world, especially as we move into the fall season. The speaker emphasized the significance of the communion, lifting up the bread that represents the body of Christ, broken for our wholeness. He encouraged us to stand in the light of Jesus Christ and receive it as strength for our soul and body. The speaker also addressed those who might be feeling tired and exhausted, encouraging them to accept the light and the gift that Jesus has presented. He reminded us that we are all chosen by Jesus to be a part of his kingdom and to use our lives for his kingdom.

The speaker also discussed the concept of light and darkness, suggesting that we can interchange these words with love for God and sin for Satan. He emphasized that darkness has no power over light and that our sins have not overcome the love and forgiveness that Jesus has given us. He encouraged us to bring our sins into the light, not to be saved, but to prevent Satan from having a foothold in our lives. The speaker also addressed misconceptions about bringing things to light, assuring us that God does not think less of us or get surprised by our sins.

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1. "There is a calling here, you are to do something now that you've experienced God. Walk as children of the light. We have a job as light to shine it, that's our job is to illuminate things. So be a light to other people." - 01:08:21

2. "Once you've received the light, you're to let it shine for those around you to see and in turn, you are being Christ to them. This is not for your glory, it's only because of what Christ did through you." - 01:09:02

3. "You might be in one of two places, you're in the dark and you're tired, or you've been in the light for a while. Regardless, you are called to be a light for others, you are His light. This isn't you doing anything on your own, this is you partnering with the creator of the universe with Jesus saying, 'Jesus, use me to be a light, use me to help other people.'" - 01:16:20

4. "God doesn't condemn or judge you when you bring things into the light. God does forgive you already, it's done. You're forgiven. God does love you regardless, you're not changing his love for you. God does want to know you more, he wants to figure out more about you. And God wants to use you, all of the brokenness in my life, all of the sins, all the mistakes I've made, and God still goes, 'Yeah, I want you, I choose you, go and be a light.'" - 01:00:17

5. "God looked at you in the darkness, he has night vision obviously, and he saw you and said, 'You've made the cut, you're on the team.' Some of us in the room are here trying to make it onto the team, we're out there practicing, trying to earn the respect." - 01:00:17

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