Defined—by Litha Myataza
Litha Myataza • January 9, 2023
Sermon summary:
*Something inside us yearns to to understand what it means for us to exist.
- God defines who we are. If you don't get this, you'll search endlessly for the meaning of life and existence. When God looks at you he sees (Genesis 1:26–3) a being that is very good. For us to experience it we need to journey towards him. The world doesn't care about us except what we can do or produce. Move away from a world that doesn't see or care about you. Ask yourself: What kind of life can you live with the God who has already defined you?
- What are we defined by?
Romans 8:35–39 Nothing can separate you from God's love, and how he defines you. We believe that hardship, persecution, etc make God turn away from us. We do the same to others to define others.
What do you allow yourself or others to be defined by? - Defined with one another.
God defines us together, not separately. So if we want to live fulfilling lives, defined by the wholeness of God, then our only option is to do it together.
Genesis 2:15– "Tov" – something that exists as it's meant to do
God sees on our own we won't fully
You need someone to see yourself as you are.
It's not about being strong enough/ love yourself on your own.
Matthew 18:20 God's plan is about community. You can't figure yourself out by yourself.
Psalm 139: 13–14 God put you together fearfully and wonderfully.
You don't need to give anything else the power to define you.
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Psalm 23 paints God as our shepherd—guiding, providing, and protecting. In Jesus, the Good Shepherd, we find the same care. Choose godly community over isolation, grow through mentorship, and live to reflect his love in a world that needs it daily, faithfully.
Jesus, the Bread of Life, meets our deepest needs. We chase power, comfort, and distractions, yet still feel empty. True satisfaction is found in him alone. Feed your soul daily with God’s Word before anything else, and let him be your centre.
Living like Jesus means denying self, sharing the gospel in every season, trusting God in hardship, and reaching the lost with grace, courage, and faith.