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How to be the Light of the World in isolation

30/4/2020

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In John 8:12 Jesus said, “I am the light of the world."

Matthew 5:14 says, "You are the light of the world."

Some of you might be wondering what the light is. According to Meyer's commentary it is truth and salvation. Jesus is truth and salvation.

John 13:35 says, 
If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples.

I think that we shine his light by loving people. You might think that it's hard to shine when we're all staying in our homes in isolation but by loving people and being kind we are reflecting the truth that God loved us so much that he gave his son to die for us.

CHALLENGE: I've listed a couple of ideas, can you think of more?


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J.O.Y.

29/4/2020

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Promises of God: God works for our good

28/4/2020

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God is not an angry, vindictive God who sits on his throne wielding his trident and and smiting people with lightening bolts. He is loving, kind and compassionate. He wants good things for us. Matthew 7:11 says, Even though you are bad, you know how to give good gifts to your children. So surely your heavenly Father will give good things to those who ask him. God loves us more than our earthly parents so he will surely bless us with good things. It doesn't mean that he will make everything perfect and life will be all sunshine, rainbows and unicorns. We learn and grow through the difficult times. 

I don't believe that God causes bad stuff to happen to us but I think he uses it. I know that he is with us and helps us when we are going through it. I also believe that God is able to redeem any situation. When bad stuff happens he can create a positive outcome from it. In Genesis 50 Joseph was talking to his brothers who had sold him as a slave, but he ended up being second in charge over all Egypt and was able to save thousands of people from famine because of a dream God gave him. So, even though bad stuff happened to him, good things came out of it. In verse 20 he said to his brothers, You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

I think that God wants to bless us in this lifetime but ultimately he is preparing a place for us in eternity - that far outweighs any troubles we experience during our life. Romans 8:18 says, I am sure that what we are suffering now cannot compare with the glory that will be shown to us.

Below is a printable PDF of this week's verse.
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Take Heart - Matthew West

27/4/2020

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How to read the Bible: The Parables of Jesus

24/4/2020

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Mental Health

23/4/2020

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Many people are struggling with mental health issues during the Covid 19 pandemic. It's not normal or healthy to be cooped up in your house 24/7. Humans need fellowship and physical affection. Some of us a having a better time than others because being introverted is our natural bent. Some of us are going nuts because we need to be around people that we aren't related to. Some of us are really struggling because we already have an existing mental health disorder that is being exacerbated but the pandemic and isolation. Some of us are stuck inside homes with a lot of tension or even abuse. Whatever your situation, there are some basic things that you can do to cope better. Here is a PDF that I put together with some friends for our Young Adults at church. IF YOU NEED HELP, PLEASE ASK FOR IT. DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE - GET HELP. 

​You can download the PDF below.
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Fear visits everyone

22/4/2020

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Promises of God: Wisdom

21/4/2020

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When you are a teenager you are have to make decisions that could impact the rest of your life:
  • which subjects you choose at high school
  • who you hang out with
  • which parties to go to
  • whether to drink or not
  • who to date
The good news is, that if you need wisdom, you can ask God and he will give it to you. When I was a teenager I agonised over what God's perfect will for my life was. Now that I'm older I believe that there is no one right way, but some ways that are better than others. God's will for my life is that I love him and love others. The other stuff isn't as important. Having said that, God is still interested in the other stuff - your studies, friends, part-time jobs and social life. How does God give us wisdom? Sometimes you feel it in your gut (spirit), sometimes God uses another Christian to advise or encourage you, sometimes a Bible verse will help you decide what to do and sometimes the decision is made for you because a door closes. Verse 6 says, But when you pray, you must believe and not doubt at all. Once you've asked God, don't agonise or worry about it - just trust that God has got it under control.

CHALLENGE: Is there are area in your life that you need wisdom?

You can download the free printable PDF below.
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The Blessing - Elevation Worship with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes

20/4/2020

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This goes for 12 minutes - it's a perfect song to shut your door, open your Bible and have a mini retreat.
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Mental Health - Tiffany Dawn

17/4/2020

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