The Walking Dead: Living for One Purpose
We are to Bring Change!
Galatians 2:20; Acts 1:8; Luke 10:30-37
The Christian Zombie Defined:
•Zombie Living- Dying is the only way to truly live!
•Effective Living- is to live in the world UNDER the WORD! Dead to this World, we are to live out God’s plan, purpose and design on a daily basis!
We are His Witnesses.
•We are witnesses of His Power. We have experienced His salvation. (Acts 1:8)
•We are witnesses for His Work. We have seen His ability to change lives.(Prov.14:25; Acts4:19-20)
•We are His agents of Change. We cannot deny our mandate as witnesses. (Acts 1:8, 4:19-20)
The keys to making a difference in others.
• Requires Forward Motion. (v.33) “and going over to him, he began to sooth his wounds…” it has to move you to act. Pity doesn’t count.
• Requires You to Touch. (v33-34) Don’t “talk Off or pay off” what God lets you see with your eyes.
• Requires Personal Sacrifice. (vv34-36) God will never allow you to see a need that He does not ask you to share in it.
“Zombiefying” the daily life: We bring change when we...
• Reach Beyond Normal Boundaries. (vv 30-33)
• Minister Beyond the Worlds Boundaries. (vv 30,33)
• Create an Impression that Outlives Us. (vv36-37)
The Practice of Christianity
• Your hands won’t touch what your eyes can’t see. (v.25) When all we see is ourselves and our desires, it will be difficult for us to see what God wants us to do.
• Your hands won’t reach out if your heart refuses to understand. (vv.24-25; I Pet.3:18) Who we need to understand: a) Understand God- Know His heart. b) Understand People- Know their needs. When we don’t take time to understand what God wants and who He is, we will not see His true intentions.
• What your eyes see, your heart will understand- what your heart understands, your hands will touch-and who you touch in Jesus’ name will CHANGE! (vv.16-17)
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