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In the book Scully, there is a dialogue between Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Computers and John Scully, who at the time was president of Pepsi. Jobs was attempting to recruit Scully for the top job at Apple and he asked Scully, “Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water or do you want a chance to change the world?”

Great question. But Jesus asked a similar one centuries before to Peter and Andrew...

“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.” Matthew 4:18-20

...and to Matthew 

“As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9

Essentially, Jesus asked... Do you want to spend the rest of your life fishing, tax collecting, etc. or do you want to change the world? Do you want to make an impact here on Earth... or for eternity? 

He’s asking the same thing to us. Think about yesterday... was it lived for Christ? Did you extend grace? Help someone in need? Share the Gospel with someone? Donate, sacrifice, or assist? 

Pray?
Read the Bible?
Make a change that will improve your quality of life?

Who did we choose to follow yesterday? Are we selling sugar water or changing the world?

If you choose Jesus... what does that mean? How does a world-changer live?

- Live unselfishly

Give what you have to those in need - even if they can’t pay you back. World-changers sacrifice willingly so that others can succeed. They are servants here on Earth because they remember that their reward is in Heaven (Matt. 5:12)

- Live intentionally 

Remember that every decision leads you closer to Christ or further away... there are no neutral outcomes. World changers know this and think through every choice. 

- Live hopefully 

Keep your head up. Remember that what you are going through is for a season and will change. Jesus is the Hope of the world and will see you through... remind and reassure others that by following Christ they will make it through their trials as well.

- Live gracefully 

Extend the same grace to those who have hurt you as you have received from Christ. There will be many who are looking for another chance to get it right... be the one who makes it possible. (Matt. 18:22)

- Live purposefully 

Actively pursue your purpose. Don’t let the enemy convince you that you don’t have one. You were created for a reason... don’t stop until you uncover what that is. Your diligence and determination will inspire others to push on to discover their own destiny. 

- Live lovingly 

Many people will cross your path today... love them. See them as God does... not as challenges or strangers... but as fellow masterpieces sculpted by a loving God.

Sugar-water sellers do what they did yesterday. Clinging to the status quo like a security blanket... choosing survival over sacrifice. They tread water in an ocean of mediocrity.

You weren’t born for that. You’re meant to be a world-changer.

World-changers are called by Jesus to stand out... to give everything to Him. 

“Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.” Luke 17:33

Today... choose Christ over convenience. Break the mold of yesterday and emerge stronger... ready to drop everything, follow Him, and be a living example of Christ’s heart. 

When He calls you to be His disciple... how will you answer?