Pastor Nicholas Tsakis shared at Empower Christian Church on Sunday 12 September 2010.
'Life's not all about money!' according to Pastor Nicholas's young son. ‘So what is it about?’ the Pastor asked...
• Family - for those with and without parents, partners and siblings. See Psalm 68:5-6. Our family in Christ has such diversity, with our children being unique and precious to God. Those with generations serving God are honoured by the choice made to serve under other family members.
• Life - it's true that arrows are thrown at us. But we are to enjoy life as a gift from Him (see John 10:10). We're meant to enjoy life, even with the highs and lows that we face. You can create a better future, no matter where we come from.
• Love - John 15:12 tells us to love others; and that's even when it hurts. In verse 17, it's a command. There has to be a difference in our lives compared to others. We can love people without loving the world.
• Forgiveness - it is very hard for many people to forgive. Christ took the sins of the world on Himself and still forgave. Treating others the same as ourselves is important.
• Jesus - we're not the boss! Jesus is. Seeing Jesus as Lord is a childlike purity. Be who you are, but rely on Him, no matter what.
• Church - Jesus loves the church, with all disappointments and hurts. He loves you.
At the end of these thoughts, we're left with a conviction that God is emphasising family and covenant.
Image source: By Ben Steed, linked from Heartlight, http://www.heartlight.org
'Life's not all about money!' according to Pastor Nicholas's young son. ‘So what is it about?’ the Pastor asked...
• Family - for those with and without parents, partners and siblings. See Psalm 68:5-6. Our family in Christ has such diversity, with our children being unique and precious to God. Those with generations serving God are honoured by the choice made to serve under other family members.
• Life - it's true that arrows are thrown at us. But we are to enjoy life as a gift from Him (see John 10:10). We're meant to enjoy life, even with the highs and lows that we face. You can create a better future, no matter where we come from.
• Love - John 15:12 tells us to love others; and that's even when it hurts. In verse 17, it's a command. There has to be a difference in our lives compared to others. We can love people without loving the world.
• Forgiveness - it is very hard for many people to forgive. Christ took the sins of the world on Himself and still forgave. Treating others the same as ourselves is important.
• Jesus - we're not the boss! Jesus is. Seeing Jesus as Lord is a childlike purity. Be who you are, but rely on Him, no matter what.
• Church - Jesus loves the church, with all disappointments and hurts. He loves you.
At the end of these thoughts, we're left with a conviction that God is emphasising family and covenant.
Image source: By Ben Steed, linked from Heartlight, http://www.heartlight.org
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