This Is Your Time To Shine
In this message, Pastor DaVon explains how Jesus showed undisturbed composure, even in difficult times. You can remain calm, like Jesus, no matter what’s happening around you. You’re called to rise up, shine God’s light, share your faith in everyday moments, and bring hope to those in need.
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John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
As a believer, you are simultaneously in Christ and in the world.
In the world, the world is experiencing Uncertainty, anxiety, confusion, indecision, distrust
In Christ, you will experience peace which is undisturbed composure.
Overcome - declared victorious over all difficulty and opposition
John 16:33 AMPC
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]
What’s Going On In The World Today?
Hurricane Helene
FEMA says they don’t have any more money to cover another hurricane
Our ally Israel is in a war; 🇺🇸 has sent troops
Volatile presidential election
Ukraine and Russia
Port Strike postponed (USA Today reports could cost the economy $5 billion per day)
“Middle-class life has gotten more expensive and wages have not kept up, so it has gotten harder.”
Isaiah 60:1-2
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you.
This passage serves as both a challenge and a call to action in a world full of confusion, division, and uncertainty.
We live in a time filled with the pressures of life, career ambitions, relationships, and personal challenges.
Darkness” isn’t just poetic imagery, it represents the brokenness we see every day
Darkness often takes the form of pain—emotional, relational, or spiritual.
Arise – Get up, wake up, begin, take action, come on the scene.
Shine – Give light, sparkle wherever you go; leave a spark
You can only shine when you are fulfilling your God-given purpose and responsibilities
For your light has come - it’s your season, your time, your moment, your opportunity
The glory of the Lord is when the character and nature of God is made visible for people to see
Even when darkness seems overwhelming, we are called to shine.
We have something to offer—a light that brings hope, healing, and direction to a world desperately in need of it.
Two ways I want to see you shine:
Love your neighbors
Live out your faith boldly.