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Jesus is the true light of the world. When we follow Jesus, we "walk in the light", we "have the light of life", we see the truth (often revealed through the Bible), and we become part of the Kingdom of light.

When we have his light, we bring light to others. Our good deeds give light to people & glory to Jesus!

Drawing near to Jesus also draws us near to other disciples.

John 1:6-9, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 John 1:5-8, Colossians 1:12-14, 1 Peter 2:9-10

As a follower of Jesus, I can be secure - even in an age of insecurity!

- I am absolutely secure in God's grip - no one can snatch me from his mighty hand!

- I am perfectly capable of falling - but God is perfectly capable of holding me up!

- I will be exposed to temptations, but God has made sure that I can resist them and escape them! 

- Even when I do sin, as I confess my sins he forgives me and washes me clean again!

- Even though I am weak, the power of God works in me - so that I can do great things for him!

John 10:27-30, Colossians 1:13-14, Jude 1:24-25, Romans 14:4, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 1:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:27-2:5, Ephesians 3:20-21

Abraham is famous as a man of faith, but his faith was powerfully demonstrated by his obedience. When his faith was weak, he was disobedient, but when his faith was strong, he was obedient.

In the end, his faith and obedience were wonderfully rewarded as God fulfilled some wonderful promises - truly, the  life that is obedient to God is a blessed life!

Genesis 11:31, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Genesis 12:2-4, Matthew 16:24-25, Isaiah 55:8-9, Genesis 17:1, Genesis 12:13, Genesis 22:1-14

Jesus came to earth on a mission to seek and save the lost - all over the world. Many tried to stop him - but no one could. And no one can stop him now!

And we are all invited to be a part of his unstoppable mission! Let's join him in this mission - the most glorious mission of all!

Matthew 2:1-16, Matthew 4:1-11, John 9:22, John 12:42-43, Matthew 26:59-61, Luke 23:1-2, Mark 15:25-37, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 9:1-6

If we want to fulfil the call of God, we must be prepared for him to test and develop our character.
Here are five tests Joseph endured - and passed - on his journey to greatness:

1. His vision was misunderstood and rejected.

2. He experienced painful events that seemed to contradict his vision.

3. He experienced great injustice.

4. He experienced great disappointment and a long delay.

5. He had the opportunity to punish those who hurt him, but forgave them.

Psalm 105:17-22, Genesis 37:5-10, 18-20, 25-27, Genesis 39:1-20, 1 Peter 4:16-19, Genesis 39:20-23, Genesis 40:23, Genesis 41:39-41, Genesis 50:18-21

The early Church gives us simple, effective examples about prayer and devotion that can still be practised today by the church. They prayed for power, they prayed for help, they prayed regularly and consistently.

We would do well to follow their example and to be deliberate in setting aside a regular "devotional time"!

Luke 24:46-53, Acts 1:8-9,14, Acts 2:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 4:2, Acts 12:1-5, Psalm 5:3, Psalm 59:16