Is Jesus shining through you?
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: English)
SUMMARY: The speaker reflects on the idea of being the light of the world as Jesus instructed his followers. He believes that it is important to understand the tension between good deeds and grace, and to acknowledge our own brokenness and sinfulness. He also believes that Christians should not be apologetic about claiming that they have something unique and powerful in Jesus Christ, and that they should not be afraid to declare it. The speaker suggests that the church needs to have its self-esteem built up and wear its uniqueness proudly.
The speaker believes that the church needs to have more self-esteem and be proud of its uniqueness. Jesus spoke of a city on a hill that cannot be hidden and compared it to the gospel, which should be displayed and shared. The church's primary purpose is to announce the gospel and be a source of light to the world. The speaker shares a story of a committed Christian woman who is subversively fighting for the kingdom in her workplace and how the church should support and cooperate with her. The church needs to be more proactive in bringing light to the darkness and systemic change.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of Christians being a light in the world and living out the call of the gospel. He encourages believers to seek opportunities to be a light in their communities and workplaces, and to live a winsome life that glorifies God. He highlights that living out the gospel through good deeds and a balanced approach will lead people to the Kingdom of God. The speaker reminds believers that they are empowered by God's grace and should embrace the call joyfully and reverently.
The speaker believes that the church needs to have more self-esteem and be proud of its uniqueness. Jesus spoke of a city on a hill that cannot be hidden and compared it to the gospel, which should be displayed and shared. The church's primary purpose is to announce the gospel and be a source of light to the world. The speaker shares a story of a committed Christian woman who is subversively fighting for the kingdom in her workplace and how the church should support and cooperate with her. The church needs to be more proactive in bringing light to the darkness and systemic change.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of Christians being a light in the world and living out the call of the gospel. He encourages believers to seek opportunities to be a light in their communities and workplaces, and to live a winsome life that glorifies God. He highlights that living out the gospel through good deeds and a balanced approach will lead people to the Kingdom of God. The speaker reminds believers that they are empowered by God's grace and should embrace the call joyfully and reverently.
For any good thing that comes out of my life, because I know that it’s not me, I can only thank the Lord for his incredible mercy that he would allow me to be an instrument, that I would somehow serve to encourage someone, to be an example to someone, to be a source of teaching or illumination to anyone, because God has deigned to use me.
I think that one of the things that God does, if he wants to use us mightily, first of all he shows us how unworthy we are of being used of him. I think that if God wants to use any man, any woman in a powerful sort of way, he first slaps us a couple of times and says, you know, ‘you’re not worthy of my using you’.
I think that one of the things that God does, if he wants to use us mightily, first of all he shows us how unworthy we are of being used of him. I think that if God wants to use any man, any woman in a powerful sort of way, he first slaps us a couple of times and says, you know, ‘you’re not worthy of my using you’.
