What if you are here, right now, in the world for a purpose and a reason? We believe this! We believe that our purpose, morality, and mission are discovered through God. In this sermon, Tyler leans into John 8 and Matthew 5, which show us that part of our purpose is to be the light. Jesus says He is the source (fire) for which we are to be filled up to shine His light to others.
Our light is our witness to a better, more beautiful, more fitting way of life for the many lost, suffering, and searching for love, peace, and identity. Today, the cultural assumption is that truth is subjective, so they need to understand the heart aspect first. Show them the goodness of Jesus first, then they will believe.
And hear this church, public witness is a team sport. The more lamps shining, the more hospitable the city. Our willingness to trust in God is a declaration: “So may your light be good, before others, glorifying God, a city of light to the world in the darkness.”