The 7 People that will Help You to Heaven, Part 1 by Justin Renton
November 5, 2023
Sermon summary:
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We all need a prophet, someone who calls you back to the Word of God, proclaim the truth, and what you need to do; no matter how difficult it is. Good students make good teachers, and we are called to help others be learners and imitate and put into practice what we've learned.
A soulmate is someone with whom you have a special and deep affinity. It is a unique and special relationship. You need someone who will tell you without fear what you need to hear. It requires a deep sense of trust, a willingness to pay the price for friendship, not being afraid to show emotion or affection, and someone who will help you find strength in God. And, while you can have more than one encourager in your life, everyone needs that one person who knows everything about you. That person will encourage you to be more like Jesus. Practically, it means someone who will pitch up, meet, give, reach out when others don't, help you fulfill God's will for your life, and stand with you even when you stumble.
You can convince yourself that your point of view is the correct one when you want something to go your way. Spiritual advice has an eternal impact. Be humble enough to ask for help. Get an advisor and ask what you need to change. A mentor will help you to be like and live for Jesus. Don't under-estimate the power of having a mentor.
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.
Living aligned with God’s will, resisting distraction, and making disciples with courage and faith. Step into the mission, Jesus is with us always.
Excited for heaven? See with his eyes, feel his heart, act with his hands. Follow Jesus, and he’ll make you a fisher of men. Take one step of bold love this week.