A part of something greater - Dylan Lombard

The Rock - Paarl

This year we are believing for people to live bold lives which, means being confident in God (Heb 10:35-36). God has promises and plans for each of our lives, and he also calls us to be a part of a greater mission.

Q: Have you ever considered that God can use you to change the world around us?

God builds us up to be world changers but the enemy tries to convince us that we can’t be a part of His plans. But never forget that God is the one who calls and qualifies you. Let God define your future.

Here are 4 things we should do to be a part of something greater that God is doing in us and through us:

1️⃣ LET GO & RECEIVE

To move forward we have to let go of some things in our past. Some hurts, anger, lies that have caused us to live small.

Q: What must you let go of to receive the full life that Jesus has for you?

(Eph 4:17-24) We have all made mistakes, but those mistakes don’t have to define us. Letting go allows us to receive the new life that Jesus has for us. (Eph 4:21-24) Letting go allows us to be a part of something greater. Community is there to help us to let go and receive all that Jesus has for us.

2️⃣ TAKE HOLD & DISCOVER

We are called to make a difference in this life, and we do that when we take hold of our new life with Jesus and discover our part in the greater work He is doing. Jesus sets the perfect example for us (John 13:3-5 / 12-15). Take hold of what Jesus has done for you and discover all he has set before you.

3️⃣ GROW CLOSER & REACH BEYOND

The church is the hope of the world. We should always be looking to grow closer so that we can reach further into the world to make a difference. (Phil 2:1-5 & 15) We have a great ability to be a blessing to others when we come together as one.

Q: Who are you doing life with? Do you have friends who you can do good with?

4️⃣ BE BOLD & BELIEVE

Jesus is the only one who can lead us into new life where we are a part of something greater (2 Cor 5:17). We need to be bold and believe in the power and person of Jesus. We need to follow him boldly as he leads us into an awesome future!