* Making a mark is impossible apart from knowing your Mission.

* It was the Feast of Tabernacles (7 day feast to remember Israel’s history).

* At night they would light candelabras in the Temple - the last night was the biggest.

* It was at this time Jesus shows up and says, “I am the LIGHT of the world.” (That got their attention I’m sure)

* The Pharisees refuted, Jesus responded.

* Vs 14 - three key components.

* His response shows us the three components of a mission:

* 1) IDENTITY (vs 12) - we are the same light as Jesus.

* Your identity isn’t determined by your STRUGGLE.

* Your identity is determined by your SURRENDER.

* 2) HISTORY - He never forgot His roots.

* Your story is “HIS-story” - it’s God’s hand guiding you.

* Look back at your life and see how God has prepared you.

* 3) DESTINY - He kept His eye on the prize.

* How else could Jesus endure such a gruesome death w/out focusing on the reward for going through it?

* Focusing on the reward is the only thing that keeps me working out.

* Do you want to be a person on mission like Jesus to leave your mark in the world?

* Then you gotta know your identity, history, and destiny.