Main Thought
God decided to give people purpose. That’s true for us as individuals; and, it’s true for us as a collective whole. We - as a group of people - can discover new ways to make a difference. How can we prepare ourselves to make a difference together? It begins with making ourselves available to God, His purposes, and His people. If we commit to this, then we’ll need to continually choose the right attitude along the way. This might include choosing to focus on good things that amaze us, rather than fixating on things that frustrate us. We may want to come before God with a renewed commitment to be “all in.” When we’ve made ourselves available and prepared our attitudes, we’re ready to partner with God. We do what we can in our natural efforts. Then, we trust God to provide the supernatural. Together, we’ll accomplish His mission and fulfill our purpose.
Main Passages
20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20
26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being[b] might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
- 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
- Colossians 3:23
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought or the Main Passages above?
Do you feel that you’re available for God and His people, ready to serve with a good attitude?
What can you do to partner with God, and add your best “natural” efforts to the advancement of His Kingdom?