World Changers,
I am so grateful for your hearts and passion to dig deep wells relationally with each other and spiritually with Holy Spirit. These last few months have been such a community-building time for our church and nation. Let's not stop! Let's continue to be intentional through texting, skyping, calling. If you haven't connected yet, now is the time to begin as we move into this next season. Remember that the heart of the Father is found in those you choose to do life with.
ENCOURAGEMENT
What would happen if you believed in your heart of hearts that your life (actions & prayers) influenced our culture? Imagine if you lived within that understanding? Did you know that the disciples had been identified as “lights of the world” before contributing much of who they were? Jesus says to them early on in their walk with Him: Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth (restorer & preserver of this land)...14 You are the light of the world (wake-up call that brings life to darkness).”
As time went on, the disciples' light bulbs started to turn on in hard-pressed moments--walking on water; healing the sick; witnessing and participating in miracles. They knew that gathering together was part of a larger story that God was writing and they came alive to be world changers/influencers in it.
God is just as passionate about the reformation of family, economy, education, government, arts & media, science & technology, as He is about religion (institutional church). Our mission is not simply to get people healed, delivered, and saved; it is to bring restoration to the ruined cities--creating culture. Isaiah 61:4 Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, They will raise up the former devastations; And they will repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.
Imagine the Messiah turning to you and saying, “You will restore this land, you will awaken the darkness with great light!” God is inviting us to impact every sphere of influence, every realm of society.
If we are not careful, religion can make us all look the same, when in fact, the Father has created you and me wonderfully unique and has given us special graces to carry out certain things well. The dreams that reside in your heart are there because God desires to use you to bring revival in that particular realm of society that you are passionate about.
Declaration: I choose to prosper in all of my relationships. I am the light of the world.
QUESTIONS / ACTIVATION
If you could do anything, what would it be?
Patterned after your heart, how would you like to rebuild the ruins of the city (sphere) God is calling you to?
What do you think godly leadership would look like in the area that interests you?
What is an activity you currently love doing with others and have favor, grace, and skill in (sport, music, social cause, art)?
Ask Holy Spirit to unpack your next assignment, and to show you something you could do this week to begin to breathe life and change that area.
Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me, To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives, And freedom to prisoners...
MORE DECLARATIONS
Jesus, You believe I can influence my culture. Jesus, Your Spirit is on me to bring good news. Jesus, you are the healer of every part of our land.
We love you and are so proud of our generous community. You are the light of the world--because the Light lives within you.
Pastor Adam & Brooke Cooke