In this encouraging sermon, we look at the question “What about me?” through the lens of God’s personal calling and grace. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, God challenges us to examine our own availability and compassion for the world around us.
Key Takeaways
- Chosen by Grace: God knows our weaknesses, yet He still chooses to love and use us for His kingdom.
- Heart of Compassion: True soul-winning starts with genuine empathy and care for the people in our daily lives.
- Personal Availability: We must stop making excuses and ask ourselves what we are personally doing to serve God.
- Being Jesus to Others: God wants to use our hands and feet to show His love to our neighbors, family, and coworkers.
Looking Beyond Ourselves
It is easy to get caught up wondering what everyone else is doing, or waiting for approval from others. However, true spiritual growth requires radical self-awareness. We must surrender our fears of rejection and listen to what God says about us. When we stop worrying about what others think and focus on God’s opinion, we become fully available for His work.
Your Everyday Mission Field
While serving in the church is important, our primary mission field is right in our everyday circles of influence. Whether it is a coworker, a family member, or a neighbor, God wants to love people through us. When we feed the hungry, comfort the hurting, and show Christ-like compassion, we are ultimately serving God.
Scriptures Referenced
- Mark 8:27: Jesus asks His disciples who people say that He is.
- Matthew 25:34-40: Jesus explains that whatever we do for the least of these, we do directly for Him.