When the crap hits the fan?

A few thoughts from Pastor Mark's message at MKCC on Sunday. Image Bearers - Fruitful.

• Even when you or anyone else didn't see anything in you God intentionally chose you.  
• Often we feel like we are striving not thriving - but God is at work in both these extremes to transform us. 
• God is at working in your life to make you an OAK not a twig.
• You didn’t choose me, remember; I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit! - John 15:16 
• Jesus is the only TRUE vine (source of life) not even the church can give you what Jesus can 
• Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes,t hat it may bear more fruit - John 15:2 / God's plan is to make you more like him.
• When the crap hits the fan in your life, maybe don't blame the devil, & ask what is God trying to teach me. 
• The Christian life has to be a supernatural life because without Jesus we have no hope of living it 
• Jesus is the centre, not a priority on a list 
• Abiding in Jesus love means we will love others. Love not condemnation will always be our highest goal towards others

Check out the full message here.