Mission Hills Church
God is, by his very nature, out-going, outward-facing and on-mission. Always has been. Always will be. And human beings, made in His image, are created to live on-mission with Him...but do we? Join us as we explore seven of the most common obstacles to living in fulfillment of our purpose as God’s children.
Revelation 3:14 NIV
The church in Laodicea had a perspective problem.
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. (Rev 3:15a)
If anyone should have a reputation for their water, it's the followers of Jesus!
I wish you were either one or the other! (Rev 3:15b)
Revelation 3:16 NIV
Jesus wants his church to have a reputation for their living water.
You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' (Rev 3:17a)
When we're satisfied with a reputation the world applauds, we stop hungering for God's applause.
But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. (Rev 3:17b)
I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.(Rev 3:18)
The basis of my current reputation is often the barrier to the one Jesus wants me to have.
What is my current reputation based on? What am I known for?
Revelation 3:19 NIV
Revelation 3:20 NIV
Our relationship with Jesus is where our reputation needs to start.
Revelation 3:21 NIV
Revelation 3:22 NIV
Jesus wants us to have a reputation for being on-mission with him.
Jesus wants us to have a reputation for love, light and leverage.
CHALLENGE:
• Love someone in the name of Jesus in a tangible way this week.
• Light up a dark place in your sphere of influence this week.
• Leverage something you’re good at to point people to Jesus.