The Reason

Matthew 5:14-16 - you are the world's light; don't hide that light, let it shine; let your good deeds glow, so world will praise the father

Church does not exist for us - we are the church and we exist for the world

You are not loving God unless you love the world

Isaiah 60:1-3 - Arise, shine, glory - because darkness covers the world - world's wisdom is failing -

Clergy - who can read & Layman

1. I am a minister

You are chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation, people belonging to God

I work X, but I am in the ministry

2. With a specific purpose

Eph 2:10 - we are His workmanship

Design reveals destiny

3. At an opportune time

Here and now

Thank you for letting me live in chaos with the only answer

Eph 5:15 - kairos - window of opportunity

4. To make an eternal difference

Ultimately to populate heaven

Eph 4:11-12 - gifts of Christ

1. My gifts and passions

Gift - charis - divine ability from God

Let him do it cheerfully

2. My life experience

Get creative

2 Cor 1:3 -4 - he comforts us so we can comfort others

Same with love grace mercy etc

3. My pain

There is purpose in your pain