Sunday Re-cap 16th October 2005

Remembering Why I am Here.............. by Michael Raj
Text Genesis 45:1-8

V.8 – Joseph acknowledged that he was put in Egypt by God for a purpose; and that is to preserve and save lives.

We ought to know why we are here in this church. Many a times we forget why we are here because:
Being busy- a sense of passion for the things we do, our career, ministry and daily chores etc.

Being so caught up with the issues of life that may seem to have the spirituality in church and out of church becomes totally different.

We are here because:

1. To serve and not be served- Serving God, serving one another and our leaders. To serve is to give up ourselves for others.

2. To learn and learn from one another; and to grow in faith by working and accepting together as a family of faith; building our character and integrity.

3. We are not called to be in-charge or take control; always trying to be heard. The more we want to be in-charge the more we easily hurt people.

4. We are to pray for each other.

5. Finally because God wants us to be here to fulfill His plan & purpose through us.

Remembering like Joseph why we are here is to preserve and save lives of others that the Kingdom of God may be built in our hearts and in each other!