The world that we live in is driven by a lot of mundane things, things like power, influence, fame, and money- lots of money. These seem to be all that matters to people in the world around us. When it comes to faith in Jesus, people act like they are unaware of the importance that our faith in Jesus has. Even when they are slightly aware of the importance of their faith in Jesus, they are not convinced that faith can produce things like wealth or fame. They truly aren't. 

Yet we see a design of things in God's mind that reveals that fame, wealth, influence, and notoriety were meant to be an outflow from our faith in Jesus. God designed that we'd have our roots in Christ, planted in the local church, and bear fruits outwards. 

It is true that we are in the world, but Jesus said that we are not of it. This means that we don't depend on the world's system for our advancement. Scripture is replete with pictures of the church influencing the systems of this world. However, for this to happen, believers will have to begin to exalt their faith above every other achievement. Like Paul, we'd count all things a loss for the excellency of knowing Christ. 

This weekend, join us as we further the conversation in our Messy: Middle series. See how God has designed for great things to flow out from our faith in Christ.