I. It’s Not About You!

Philippians 1:20-24 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

Francis Chan wrote: “The core problem isn’t the fact that we’re lukewarm, halfhearted, or stagnant Christians. The crux of it all is why we are this way, and it is because we have an inaccurate view of God. We see Him as a benevolent being who is satisfied when people manage to fit Him into their lives in some small way. He never begs us to give Him some small part of ourselves. He commands everything from His followers.”

Psalm 34:3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!

II. Creation Is All About God!

A.          This is all God’s!

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

Psalm 19:1“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”

Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

Colossians 1:16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

B.         Everything was created for Him—that includes me and you!

Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

C.          It all exists for His pleasure.

Revelation 4:11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

Psalm 148:1–14 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. 2 Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts. 3 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. 4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. 6 He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave a decree that will never pass away. 7 Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, 8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, 9 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10 wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, 11kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, 12 young men and maidens, old men and children. 13 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. 14 He has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his saints, of Israel, the people close to his heart.

III. History is all about God.

A           This is God’s story, and it goes something like this:

B.          Where is God in this story?

Revelation 1:7-8 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen.8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Romans 11:36 “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”

IV. You Should Be All About God.

A.          God has put eternity in our hearts.                                    

Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart….”

John 17:3 “This is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

B.          God designed us for Himself!

1 Peter 1:18–19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.

2 Corinthians 5:15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

“Charlie Kirk said: ‘When people remember me, I want them to remember me for courage for my faith.’

2 Corinthians 5:15, ‘And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.’

Application: What Do You Do with This?

1. In every choice you make — at home, at work, with your family, in your finances, in your words — ask yourself: Am I doing this for me, or am I doing this for Jesus?

2. Choose to be a light in a world of darkness boldly proclaiming Jesus and His power to save the lost.

3. Ask the Lord for the courage to share Christ with a family member, friend or neighbor this week that you have been afraid to witness to.

*Scripture Assignment this Week: 1. Write/Type following Verses, One Each Day, in your Own Words. 2. Write/Type what God is Saying to You Personally through it. 3. Write/Type what You will Do as a Result. *Mon – Philippians 1:20-24, Psalm 34:3, Tue – Romans 1:20 , Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 40:26, Colossians 1:16, Wed – Psalm 139:14, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 148:1–14, Thu – Revelation 1:7-8, Romans 11:36, Fri – Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 17:3, Sat – 1 Peter 1:18–19, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 5:15