Does anyone really grow up with the dream of waking up, going to work, heading home, watching Netflix, scrolling through social media, and then doing it all over again the next day until their last breath? Maybe we dream of one day like that - but deep inside - we want to live a life that makes a difference. We all want to be used to bring some kind of change in the world.
But it’s easy to get caught up in the relentless everyday stuff of life and with each passing year, the question seems to get louder: Am I making any difference in this world?
Without a doubt, Jesus is the person who has made the biggest difference in all of history. So, how did Jesus make such a difference in this world? If we study the story of his life - there’s one particular phrase that captures how Jesus had such an impact, and this phrase is how he wants to use us to make a difference: one at a time.
Making a difference isn’t measured by a viral post or a name on a building. It isn’t determined by a following or a fan base. Making a difference isn’t dependent on what’s in your bank account or who’s in your contacts. Want to make a difference? Focus on the one. That’s it. That’s the way of Jesus. One at a time.
Sunday morning's this summer - beginning on July 6 - we're engaging with Kyle Idelman's video series entitled "One At A Time" encouraging us in Being the Church with simple acts of difference making - just like Jesus.