Have you ever really thought
about Jesus’ claim that He is the light of the world? This concept becomes an entirely new and
powerful idea when you connect the fact that He has commissioned you and I to
use our gifts to reach out to this world with His Light.
Have you ever considered how
your gifts are being used by the Lord to reach out and touch others? Take a moment to reflect on these questions, and
then read the passage below this week:
“No one lights a lamp and
hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so
that those who come in can see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will
not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out
into the open. Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be
given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken
from him.”
Luke 8:16–18 (NIV)
Here are some thoughts of
mine on the passage in this week’s video blog: http://youtu.be/voFTZ0l4ajc.
After you read the passage
and watch the video think about these questions in light
of your own specific gifts:
- What does it mean for us to out our light on a stand vs. placing it under the bed?
- What might someone conceal or hide that needs to be brought into the light?
- What do we have that Jesus may want to give us more of?
- What would be the reason he would give more or less to us?
Announcements:
- Vacation
- My family and I will be out of town and on vacation May 23rd through June 1st. I will be getting back to the office on June 2nd. If you have a question regarding an assignment please contact Anna Moss. She will be able to help with any assignment issues you may encounter while I am out. If you have a venue-specific or flow question please contact your venue pastor.
- Check In
- Please continue to check in when you serve! It is imperative that you check in when you are serving. If you have any question about that see Doug DeWitt.
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