Born For Greatness

Youth: Born for Greatness is my Calling

Matthew 5:14-16

1. The Message:

1. You are the light of the world
1. What illuminates in darkness
2. Like a star that in the universe

                                                              i.      A star is a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night b: a self-luminous gaseous spheroidal celestial body of great mass which produces energy by means of nuclear fusion reactions.

                                                            ii.      The closest star to earth is the sun

1. A city set on top of hill is like throne, which cannot be concealed or escape notice. 
2. You brightest will stick out like a sore thumb but you will illuminate so others may see.

1. Give light to all that are in the house
1. People don’t light candles and place it under a container, but on a lamp stand #. Lamp stands are tall so one can place the candle on it, which illuminate the room the best
2. Your light my shine so all things, which is in the vicinity of its presence can see
2. Let your light shine so men can see your good works and Glorify the Father
1. Let your illumination give light in the presence of people
2. So they can perceive, observe, pay attention, experience, cherish, examine (inspect), notice your beautiful, commendable, precious, praiseworthy, and honorable acts, occupation, undertaking (projects), or deeds; and
3. Your light so shine to Glorify the father

                                                              i.      To praise, honor, magnify God

                                                            ii.      Glorify comes from the Greek root word doxa in which we get our English word doxology (liturgical or phrases expressions of praise to God

1. Let your light shine
1. Let your light shine for God – praise God with all your being
2. In your light shine in you – recognize the brilliance of yourself
3. Let you light shine in your family – reflect your glow to your family because they know what you are made of
4. Let your light shine with your friends – let your friends know who your really
5. Let your light shine in your pursuits – don’t be less than you are; you are a star that gives light and energy to all you come in contact with

                                                              i.      I pledge a fraternity, KAPsi, and its fundamental purpose is “honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor.  That meant to me was that whatever I do or seek, I should strive my hardest and be the best I can be at it.

                                                            ii.      Whatever you decide to be; teacher, doctor, store manager, or parent.  You be your best and put your all into it. 

                                                          iii.      Passion goes along way in life; don’t be indifferent to your challenges in life.

Let Your Light Shine

Let your light shine to the north, to the south, to the east and to the west

Let your brightness illuminate the midnight sky

Illuminate the world with the brilliance of God’s grace

Your are one of a kind, a special glow that only brings joy to all who knows

You are a luster of clarity to someone who doesn’t know were to go

Your shine intensifies as one gets closer to you as the sun warms the earth during summer days

As you continue to sparkle as you grow into a beautiful sun

Never let anyone cover up your radiance so that your glow will be all gone

Your are our light that leads us to unknown destinations

You are our candle that flickers at night that calms us in our desperation

Your are our lighthouse that guides us into known expectations

Let your light shine to the north, to the south, to the east and to the west

Let your brightness illuminate the midnight sky

Illuminate the world with the brilliance of God’s grace