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Devotional

Day 1: Lift Jesus up; He will draw all people.

Decide this December to lift Jesus high with your words, your testimony, and your life so that people are drawn to Him; when Jesus is lifted — in speech, in song, in service — He draws others and brings answers, provision and encounters that meet needs, so make lifting Him your first action today. [20:08]

John 12:32 (NKJV)
"And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself."

Reflection: In the next 24 hours, name one concrete way you will "lift up Jesus" (a post, a conversation, a testimony, or a visible act of love) and do it; what exactly will you say or do?

Day 2: Go and make disciples; Jesus remains with you.

Go purposefully into your circles — family, workplace, online contacts — and share Jesus, baptize in obedience, and teach what He commanded, trusting that He is with you always; making disciples is not optional but the heartbeat of the believer’s life and the pathway to breakthrough and answered prayer. [30:11]

Matthew 28:19–20 (NKJV)
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen."

Reflection: Write down five people you can intentionally invite toward Jesus this month; pick one today and take a specific step (call, message, invite to church or a coffee) to begin a discipleship conversation.

Day 3: The Spirit empowers witnesses for global mission.

Rely on the Holy Spirit for boldness, the right words, divine opportunities and power to demonstrate Jesus — the Spirit’s purpose is not mere emotion but to make ordinary people into effective witnesses who rescue the perishing and bring transformation. [23:03]

Acts 1:8 (NKJV)
"but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

Reflection: Before you step out today, pray, "Holy Spirit, who needs Jesus through me?" and then obey the first prompting you receive (speak, text, pray with someone); record what happened and thank God tonight.

Day 4: People cannot believe without hearing Jesus.

You are the preacher in everyday life — testimony, a short gospel word, or a Scripture can open ears and lives; silence in the face of a world on fire is disobedience, so prepare a simple, clear way to tell others about Jesus and use it faithfully. [34:03]

Romans 10:14 (NKJV)
"How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?"

Reflection: Prepare a 30–60 second testimony of how Jesus changed your life; practice it and intentionally share it with one person today (in person, by phone, or by message).

Day 5: Live as a visible light; let works glorify God.

Be the bulb that shines — forgive when others expect anger, serve without seeking recognition, refuse gossip, show kindness to the avoided, and display joy in a depressed world — let your conduct and compassion preach louder than your words so people see Jesus in you. [45:32]

Matthew 5:14–16 (NKJV)
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

Reflection: Choose one public place you will be visible today (social media, workplace, neighborhood) and perform one intentional act — a kind word, a helping hand, forgiveness, or a hopeful post — then link that action to Jesus by mentioning Him or offering prayer for someone.

Sermon Summary

We closed November grateful for God’s preserving hand and turned our hearts to make December all about Jesus. When Jesus is lifted up, He draws people to Himself—and He gets our attention too. So I called us to breathe Jesus, sing Jesus, think Jesus, and carry Him into our homes, workplaces, and online spaces. This isn’t a hobby for a few; it’s the command and privilege for all. Jesus’ last command must be our first priority: make disciples, baptize, teach, and remember—He is with us always. The world is noisy with information but starving for truth; people don’t need another opinion, they need an encounter with Jesus through us.

We do this in four ways. First, we are called to make Jesus known. We’re not saved to be silent; we’re redeemed to reveal Him. The firefighter doesn’t wait for an invitation to rescue from flames—neither should we delay while the world burns. Second, we are empowered to make Jesus known. The Holy Spirit gives boldness, the right words, spiritual wisdom, divine opportunities, and the power to demonstrate Jesus. Without His power, we become bright bulbs disconnected from electricity—informative but not transformative. Third, we make Jesus known through our lives. We are the light of the world; our good works should be visible so people glorify our Father. You may be the only Bible someone ever reads, so forgive when anger is expected, serve without recognition, refuse gossip, show kindness to the avoided, and live with joy in a depressed world. Finally, we make Jesus known by proclaiming Him. Him we preach—not ourselves, not brand, not personality—Christ crucified and risen. Silence is not humility; it is disobedience. A doctor who hides the cure is guilty; the gospel is the cure for sin, shame, fear, and death.

So we pray simple, bold prayers: “Lord, show me someone who needs You today.” We use our testimonies as lifelines, our social media as a platform for hope, and we trust that as we prioritize His commission, God will address our needs in His time. This month, it’s all about Jesus—seen in us, heard from us, and known through us.

Key Takeaways

1. Lift Jesus and He draws near When Jesus is lifted in our words, choices, and priorities, people are drawn to Him and our own hearts are aligned with His heart. Elevating Jesus is not manipulation for miracles; it is surrender to His lordship, where transformation naturally follows. Make December a conscious rhythm of lifting Him at home, work, and online. Your devotion becomes someone else’s invitation. [20:08]
2. The Great Commission is urgent Jesus’ last command is not optional; it is the organizing center of a believer’s life. The world is already on fire—delaying the rescue costs souls, and silence becomes complicity. Like a firefighter, we move toward need, not away from it, trusting God to meet us in the action. Obedience opens doors that hesitation never finds. [32:04]
3. Rely on the Spirit to shine Information about Jesus without the Spirit’s power cannot produce transformation. The Spirit supplies courage, right words, and timely moments; He is the “electricity” that makes our witness luminous. Stay prayerful, stay yielded, and expect Him to turn ordinary encounters into holy appointments. Connected to Him, even small lights cut through deep darkness. [42:53]
4. Let your life preach clearly Some will read your conduct long before they read a Bible. Forgiving when anger is expected, serving without applause, refusing gossip, and choosing joy in sorrow speak a gospel many can’t ignore. Integrity removes barriers that our words alone cannot. Let your daily decisions become windows where others see Jesus. [47:45]
5. Proclaim Christ with courageous clarity We do not preach ourselves; Him we preach—Jesus, the Savior, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Silence masquerading as humility is disobedience when we’ve been commanded to speak. Share your story simply, anchor it in Scripture, and trust God with the results. The cure belongs in the open, not locked away. [54:12]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[17:57] - Gratitude and December focus
[20:08] - Lift Jesus: He draws all
[25:15] - Making Jesus known is a privilege
[28:46] - No undercover Christians
[30:11] - Great Commission as first priority
[32:04] - Urgency: the world on fire
[35:37] - Your testimony is a lifeline
[37:57] - Empowered as Christ’s ambassadors
[42:53] - Bulb and electricity: how we shine
[45:32] - Let your light and works speak
[53:54] - Him we preach, not ourselves
[59:07] - Silence is disobedience
[63:24] - December: all about Jesus
[74:51] - Invitation to receive Jesus

Bible Study Guide

Bible reading (NKJV)
- John 12:32 — "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself."

Observation questions (3–4)

Read John 12:32. In your own words, what promise is Jesus making in this verse?
What everyday examples did the pastor give for "lifting Jesus" in normal life (home, workplace, online)? [20:08]
The sermon used the light bulb + electricity image. What distinction did the pastor make between having information about Jesus and having transformational power? [42:53]
The preacher said silence can be disobedience. What reasons did he give for why believers should not stay silent? [59:07]

Interpretation questions (3–4) — (third-person, objective)

How should a believer interpret Jesus’ promise to "draw all peoples" — as a certainty of visible conversions, or as a call that changes the believer’s posture and priorities? [20:08]
If the Great Commission is to be a believer’s first priority, what practical implications follow for how that person schedules time, spends money, or uses social media? [30:11]
The sermon says the Holy Spirit supplies boldness, the right words, and divine opportunities. How should a believer change their preparation and prayer life before engaging someone with the gospel? [37:57]
Given the emphasis on "let your life preach," how should a believer weigh visible character (forgiveness, refusing gossip, joy) against explicit verbal proclamation when an unbelieving friend is watching? [47:45]

Application questions (5–7) — (specific, personal)

Name three specific people in your daily life (one at work or school, one neighbor or friend, one online contact) you will intentionally seek to "lift Jesus" to this week. How will you start a conversation with each? [36:42]
Will you commit to the simple daily prayer the pastor suggested — "Lord, show me someone who needs You today"? When each day will you pray it, and how will you note the people God puts in front of you? [44:35]
Choose one intentional act of kindness you will do every day this week. Be specific: what will you do, to whom, and at what time? [53:12]
Prepare a 60‑second testimony that explains briefly what Jesus did in your life. When will you practice it, and who will you share it with this week? [01:00:19]
List two concrete changes you will make to your social media this month to make it "a platform for hope" (example: stop arguing in comment threads; post an encouraging scripture twice this week). What exactly will you post and when? [53:33]
Identify one personal habit or attitude (fear, gossip, anger, busyness, etc.) that is keeping you from being a visible witness. What measurable step will you take this week to change it (for example: refuse to join one gossip conversation; speak forgiveness to a specific person)? [47:45]
Pair with someone in the group for accountability. Agree on one outreach action you will do together in the next 7 days (invite a friend to an event, pray with someone, share your testimony). When will you meet again to report what happened? [01:01:11]

Leader note (brief)
- Start by reading John 12:32 aloud, then let one person summarize the sermon key idea in one sentence. Keep the focus practical: encourage members to pick at least one application question to act on this week and exchange contact details for accountability.

Sermon Clips

``Every believer carries a calling greater than their career, title, or position. Every believer does what? Carries a calling. I carry a calling. I carry a calling. You carry a calling. Heaven has entrusted us with a divine assignment and that assignment is what? Making Jesus known. To make Jesus known. We are not saved to be silent, my brother, my sister. You have not been saved to be silent. We were saved to shine. [00:26:09] (37 seconds) #CalledBeyondCareer

The world is noisy with information yet starving for truth. They don't just need another opinion, they need an encounter with Jesus through you. They need an encounter with Jesus through whom? Through you. Tell somebody the world needs an encounter with Jesus through you in the name of Jesus. Praise the Lord. [00:28:03] (25 seconds) #BeTheEncounter

Jesus' last command must remain our first priority. Jesus' last command must remain what? Our first priority. It is important. And what was his last command? Go therefore and make disciples. That was his last command to us. Go and what? Make disciples. It is not a suggestion, it is a command. So make disciples is what? A command. So we don't have an option. [00:30:29] (32 seconds) #GoMakeDisciples

God did not save us to sit, he saved us to shine. I can't but stress that. He did not save us to sit and be silent, he saved us to shine. If Jesus is not made known, people will not meet the only Saviour. If Jesus is not made known, what? People will not meet the only Saviour. May God help us. May God help us. Hallelujah. [00:31:56] (34 seconds) #SavedToShine

A firefighter doesn't need a special invitation to rescue someone from a burning building. When a firefighter gets a call, they get there. They don't need any special invitation to begin to, you know, go on a rescue mission. Hallelujah. When the building is burning, likewise believers don't need extra confirmation to share Jesus. You don't need any extra confirmation. The world is already on fire. The world is what? Already on fire. [00:32:52] (33 seconds) #AnswerTheCall

Imagine a hospital with a cure for a deadly disease but the doctors keep the medicine locked away. What do you think will happen? The cure exists but the people still die. People will still die. Likewise, Jesus is the cure for sin, for guilt, for fear, for shame, for spiritual death. If the church stays silent, many perish unnecessarily. So the question is why are you silent? Why am I silent? It's about time we make Jesus known. [00:33:37] (37 seconds) #ShareTheCure

The Holy Spirit turns ordinary people into extraordinary witnesses. When you make Jesus known, the Holy Spirit will touch the lives of people. Your form can be the latest model, but without power it is useless. Hallelujah. You can have the latest model, the brightness, the brand new form, without power it is what? Useless. If you are not able to power it, it is useless. Likewise, a Christian without the Holy Spirit has information but not transformation. [00:41:16] (43 seconds) #PoweredByTheSpirit

You may be the only Bible some people ever read. What did I say? You may be the Bible some people ever read. Bible says we are like letters being read. So as a Christian, you may be the person that somebody sees Christ from, somebody reads Christ from. So you may be the Bible, you may be the only Bible, you may be the only Bible some people ever read. Your behavior, attitude, conduct and compassion preach louder than your voice. [00:47:31] (43 seconds) #BeSomeonesBible

If a light bulb refuses to shine, no one blames the darkness. Hallelujah. If a light bulb refuses to shine, no one blames the darkness. The lights that we have here, as soon as maybe when we turn it on, if it refuse to shine, we will not blame the darkness. Because the light is here to take away the darkness. Amen. It is the bulb's fault if the bulb is not shining the way it is supposed to shine. Christians, we are designed to shine. [00:51:36] (36 seconds) #DesignedToShine

Silence is not humility. Sometimes you think you are being quiet makes you humble. No. Somebody can be very silent but they are not humble. Silence is not humility. It is disobedience. Because he has commanded us to make him known. To make Jesus known. If I be lifted, make disciples of all nations. I command you. It's a command. So our silence is not humility. It is disobedience. May we not walk in disobedience. [00:59:01] (41 seconds) #SilenceIsDisobedience

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