Is Jesus Mark On You?

If we are Honest ... Often ... When we are shopping, ...... we will look for name brands that we know.

For brands ... that we ... trust.

We often recognize those products ... by their trademarks ...... or by ... their ... logos.

Companies spend millions of dollars on research ... in order that ... their trademarks ... and their logos ... will be recognized ......and associated...... with quality ... and with ... reliability.

And trademarks can ... at times ... affect us ... in the most interesting ... ways.

I read a story ... concerning a soldier ... who had been on guard duty ... throughout the night.

Early the next morning, ......this soldier ... reported to his commanding officer ... as he did ... after every shift.

Immediately the Commander ... Looked at him and asked, ... (Slow) "Did you sleep well ... while on duty last night?"

"What made you think ... I fell asleep... sir?" asked the surprised soldier.

"Private ... Look in the mirror behind the door," ... came the commander's reply.

As the guard stood before the mirror ...he saw on his forehead ......the imprint ... of the Mercedes Benz logo ...... from the truck's steering wheel. (Pause)

The presence of that trademark ... revealed something about the soldier ... as a person.

And ... In our reading from Philippians, ......Paul informs us ... that there should be ......a mark ... on us ... as well.

And that mark ... that trademark ... is that ... of the one we call savior and Lord ... Jesus Christ ... the Righteous.

And the trademark ... of the living Christ ... should be something ... that others ...... will clearly notice ... and readily recognize ... upon those ... that call themselves ... followers ... of the Christ.

Beloved ... Our mark ... Our life ... Our attitude ... should mirror that of Jesus ... the one we call not only our Savior ... but our Lord.

The Lord ... of our life.

And ... this new creation ... this changed life ... is a visible imprint...... of his glorious mark ... on our lives.

And that mark, ... that trademark ... should also reveal something about us ........ and about our life ... in Christ.

So... What should this mark ... this attitude ... "reveal"?

When we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior ... we are what?

We are a ... New Creation ... A new creation ... in Christ Jesus.

And this conversion ... should clearly reveal to others ... the nature ... of this ... new creation.

It should reveal ... what Jesus has done for us ... And how Jesus ... has transformed us.

Notice what Paul shares in our text ... to the Believers ... Yes, this letter is to the Believers ...gathered in ... the city of Philippi.

Hear God's Word: ...... BIBLE "So If there is any encouragement in Christ, ...any comfort from love, ......any participation in the Spirit, ... any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy : .........by being of the same mind, ...having the same love, ...being in full accord ... (Slow) and of one mind." END (Philippians 2:1-2)

Paul is in essence saying: ......What is the mark of Christ's ownership ... on you?

What difference has Jesus' ......made in your life?

Have you received encouragement ......due to Christ's presence ... in your life?

Have you been comforted ... by His love?

Have you sensed the presence ... and the fellowship ...of the Spirit?

Have you understood ......His tenderness ... and his compassion?

If so... If so ... then ........ reflect those benefits ...in your life.

Paul, ... in his letter to the Philippians ... is also instructing the church ... how they are to behave.

And He is clearly leading them ... to unity.

Hear God's word BIBLE " complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind." END (Philippians 2:2)

Beloved ... when we follow these instructions from the Scriptures ... when we have the same mind ... when we have the same love ... then His church is united.

And when the Church is united, ... we will flourish and we will accomplish our purpose.

And There are three purposes for the church.

(1 Finger) To worship God, (2) to build up the saints, (3) and to spread the Good News. REPEAT

And unity is at the Heart ... of each of these.

And unity can only be accomplished ... when we trust and believe that each person in the body ... loves their Lord ...and is seeking His will ... not only for themselves ... but for the whole church family.

Beloved When we are united, ... we are unstoppable.