MADE FOR MISSION

“Called to Influence”
Pastor Crystal Heisel – April 2, 2023

Mathew 5:13-14 — “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out, for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.“

Esther 4:14 — If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps, you were made queen for such a time as this?

1. Believe that God ORCHESTRATES the OPEN DOORS for you to influence others.
   
   Jeremiah 29:11-12 — “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
   

2. Believe God STRATEGICALLY positions you.

   
   The only way I will ever know the magnitude of my influence, is to boldly step out in faith when opportunities arise.

   
   The only way I will know the magnitude of my faith is to look at others through the lens of Jesus.
   

3. Believe that God EMPOWERS you to influence.
   
   When you realize God loves you and has a mission for your life, your life takes on a whole new meaning.
   
   Acts 1:8 — You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.