It’s Your Choice…

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message emphasizes the importance of making a choice in our faith journey. We are presented with two options: to stay in our comfort zone, listening to sermons and teachings, or to seek a deeper connection with Jesus Christ. The choice is ours, but it requires effort and dedication. Just as Jesus was present in a room described in scripture, He is also present among us today, waiting for us to reach out and touch Him.

Key Scripture References

• Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Jesus invites us to come to Him, to lay our burdens down, and to find rest in His presence.
• John 14:21-24 - "Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and reveal myself to them." Jesus teaches us that those who obey His commands are those who truly love Him, and He promises to reveal Himself to them.
• 1 John 1:5-7 - "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth." We are reminded that God is light and that those who claim to have fellowship with Him must also walk in His light.
• Revelation 3:20 - "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me." Jesus stands at the door of our hearts, knocking and waiting for us to open up to Him.
• Hebrews 10:19-23 - "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus—by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, which is his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God—let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith." We are given confidence to approach God's throne because of what Jesus has done for us.
• Psalm 139:1-6 - "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, Lord." God knows us intimately and is always present in our lives.

Key Takeaways

• We have the choice to either stay in our comfort zone or seek a deeper connection with Jesus Christ. This requires effort and dedication, but it leads to a more intimate relationship with God.
• Jesus is present among us today, waiting for us to reach out and touch Him. We can experience His presence through prayer, worship, and obedience to His commands.
• God's light is available to us, and we must walk in that light if we claim to have fellowship with Him. This means seeking to know Him more intimately and following His teachings.
• We are given confidence to approach God's throne because of what Jesus has done for us. We can draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.

This Week's Challenge

Take time this week to seek out Jesus' presence in your life. Set aside quiet time for prayer and worship, and ask Him to reveal Himself to you. Also, identify one area where you can apply God's light in your daily life, and take steps to walk in that light.

Reflection Questions

• What is holding me back from seeking a deeper connection with Jesus Christ? What fears or doubts do I need to overcome?
• How can I create space for Jesus' presence in my daily life? What are some practical ways I can prioritize time with Him?
• Where am I walking in darkness, and how can I apply God's light in that area of my life? What steps can I take to walk in His light and follow His teachings?