EVERYONE wants to be a part of something that is BIGGER than themselves!

Humans are fragile and are dependent beings. For example, we need food, shelter, water, community, air, health, and many other factors just to live! God has grafted into each person an awareness of how 'small' and dependent we are compared to how 'BIG' and self-sustaining He is! God has created man with a void that only He can fulfill because His presence and truth is all encompassing.

Unfortunately, many young people fill this God created void with negative 'fillers' that will not bring true peace. Everyone wants to be a part of something that is BIGGER than themselves because whether we admit it or not we were created by a BIG God to fulfill BIG purposes that he mandated to the human race in the book of Genesis. 

As a youth pastor I have the privilege of pushing teenagers to be a part of something that is BIGGER than themselves in following God here at Grace Community Church. This past Wednesday in my official first youth group as youth pastor I gave a challenge to the students and adults as to what I expected of them. I asked that all those who wanted to be a part of something 'BIGGER' than themselves in reaching people to stand up and sign a piece of paper that will act as a rallying cry and future remembrance marker for what we are called to do. Over 130 students and adults signed! Almost every great revival in the world has come from the hands of teenagers. Pray and dream BIG!

Let's face it, the world is full of apathy, and a normal Christian life is simply abnormal to find. Christians need to dream and do BIG things because God has promised us that He will meet us halfway...."to do immeasurably more then we ask or imagine!" (Ephesians 3:20)

This past Sunday I had my first youth team meeting where I had the opportunity to get to know the adult staff and cast my vision for the youth ministry. It was fun watching their eyes grow and glisten with excitement as we dreamed and prayed for what could be. Everyone wants to be a part of something BIGGER than themselves!

I would rather be a complimentary role player on a winning team than be a star player on a losing team. This rings true to me as it was true of my high-school football career. Find out where God is moving and join Him in doing BIG things for the Lord! We may have to lower our ego, be placed into a different role, but the impact of people who play the right role for the right team in kingdom advancement is BIG!

Picture of our signed document stating personal commitment to being a part of the BIG puzzle at AXIS this year!