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Oct 25 - Nov 15, 2015
Influence People
November 15, 2015 • Dr Charles Kyker
When the Lord said, “Let there be light,” His presence immediately illumined the darkness. Christ in God spoke those words four days before He created the sun, moon, and stars (Genesis 1:3, 14-19), confirming that He is that light shining in the darkness. In His presence all is exposed and at His command the forces of darkness are rendered powerless. Christ dwells in the most majestic place of honor, at God’s right hand, and all of creation bows to His authority. The fact that Christ holds the position He does, is what allows this world to be inhabitable (see Hebrews 1:1-3).
Serve People
November 8, 2015 • Dr Charles Kyker
Following Jesus sounds good in theory, but it is hard in practice. To follow Christ goes against everything my flesh craves—to be first, to be served, to be noticed, to be acclaimed. I want to be a fully devoted follower of Christ, and yet following Christ with full devotion is impossible in my own strength. “And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t” (Romans 7:18). It seems self always gets in the way of following Christ full-on, for the flesh is constantly crying out: be “fully devoted” to number one.
Connect With People
November 1, 2015 • Dr Charles Kyker
It’s interesting how children are often more willing to connect than we adults. Little ones are generous with their love and their smiles. One of the first things babies learn to do is wave hello and “bye-bye.” It is no wonder Jesus said we must become like little children in order to enter His Kingdom (Mark 10:14b-15). With little children, there are no walls of prejudice built up, no guards raised due to feelings of inferiority, no pride over superfi- cial things like material possessions or social standing—just a genuine desire (and amaz- ing ability) to connect.
Value People
October 25, 2015 • Dr Charles Kyker
For those of us familiar with the Gospel, we probably take for granted the “calling” of the disciples. But consider for a moment how Andrew, Simon Peter, James, and John became “fishers of men.” There by the Sea of Galilee, these fishermen left their livelihood and followed a Carpenter. The first two brothers, Peter and Andrew “left their nets at once.” James and John immediately left their boat “and their fa- ther behind” (Matthew 4:20, 22). Thankfully, they followed. And yet, had Jesus nev- er entered their workplace, they would never have received the invitation.