Alive Youth Church Weekly,
Before you walk into school.
Before you see your friends, open that text message, or fall into your routine.
Before you let insecurity speak louder than the truth.
Pause for a second.
You are chosen.
1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
Let that sink in.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:14–16, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden… In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Notice, Jesus didn’t say you might be the light. He said you are.
There are works prepared for you. They've been assigned to you by name. Conversations you’re meant to have. Encouragement that someone is waiting to hear from you. Acts of obedience that may seem small but echo in eternity.
The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you. That means when you walk into that building, you don’t walk in empty handed. You walk in filled. That means wherever you go, you go with the spirit of the living God.
So lift your head a little higher today. Not in pride. But in confidence. The kind that comes from knowing who you belong to.
You are chosen.
You are sent.
And your presence there matters.
Before you walk into school.
Before you see your friends, open that text message, or fall into your routine.
Before you let insecurity speak louder than the truth.
Pause for a second.
You are sent.
There is intention on your life. There is purpose in your placement.
There is intention on your life. There is purpose in your placement.
You are chosen.
Not random.
Not an accident.
Not overlooked.
1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
Let that sink in.
You are chosen.
You are His.
On purpose.
God hand-picked you for this place and time. Your school. Your home. Your generation. You don’t just show up at school every day. You are assigned to it. That locker. That classroom. That lunch table. None of it is random.
God hand-picked you for this place and time. Your school. Your home. Your generation. You don’t just show up at school every day. You are assigned to it. That locker. That classroom. That lunch table. None of it is random.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:14–16, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden… In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Notice, Jesus didn’t say you might be the light. He said you are.
You are the light.
You are not called to blend in.
Not called to hide your faith.
Not called to shrink back, so people feel more comfortable.
You are God’s masterpiece.
Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
You are not a mistake.
You are not called to blend in.
Not called to hide your faith.
Not called to shrink back, so people feel more comfortable.
You are God’s masterpiece.
Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
You are not a mistake.
Or not enough.
Or too much to handle.
There are works prepared for you. They've been assigned to you by name. Conversations you’re meant to have. Encouragement that someone is waiting to hear from you. Acts of obedience that may seem small but echo in eternity.
We are created by God to do the good work prepared in advance for us.
And hear this clearly. Your obedience matters more than your popularity. Every time. In fact, your obedience to God matters more than most things. Don't let the importance of obedience to God shrink in your life, or be overshadowed by other things.
You are bold
And hear this clearly. Your obedience matters more than your popularity. Every time. In fact, your obedience to God matters more than most things. Don't let the importance of obedience to God shrink in your life, or be overshadowed by other things.
You are bold
You are empowered.
2 Timothy 1:7 tells us, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
You are not timid.
You are not alone or powerless.
2 Timothy 1:7 tells us, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
You are not timid.
You are not alone or powerless.
The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you. That means when you walk into that building, you don’t walk in empty handed. You walk in filled. That means wherever you go, you go with the spirit of the living God.
So lift your head a little higher today. Not in pride. But in confidence. The kind that comes from knowing who you belong to.
You are chosen.
You are sent.
And your presence there matters.
This generation needs spirit-filled, bold, scripturally literate, and obedient Christ followers.
I believe that is YOU. You are chosen.
Alive Youth Church, You are chosen by God, empowered by Him, and a light to the world. You are on a mission designed by God.
This generation needs you, your school needs you, your home needs you, this world needs the light.
Go in confidence.
I will see you Sunday night, the best night of the week, at 6:30pm for AYC. We love you and are praying for you each day! Never hesitate to reach out to a leader, via email (Youth@WSFC.org), or through the AYC Instagram (@AliveWSFC) if you need anything at all. We would love to hear from you!
-Isaac Fehlen
Youth Pastor
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