The Big Send – Part 4: Living Full of Joy
Matthew 9:9–13
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 (p.824)
“’But you are my witnesses, O Israel!’ says the LORD. ‘You are my servant. You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God. There is no other God—there never has been, and there never will be.’” Isaiah 43:10 (p.550)
The Joy Cycle: I share Jesus → I watch God move → My faith grows → My joy overflows → I want to share again
The Drain Cycle: I stay silent → I don’t see God move → My faith feels stale → My joy fades → Sharing feels harder
Where am I right now? ☐ The Joy Cycle ☐ The Drain Cycle
- Pray for one person.
“Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners.” Matthew 9:10 (p.740)
- Speak to one person.
“But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with such scum?” When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” Matthew 9:11–12 (p.740)
“But you are my witnesses, O Israel!’ says the Lord. ‘You are my servant. You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God.’” Isaiah 43:10 (p.550)
- Serve one person.
“Then he added, ‘Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.’” Matthew 9:13 (p.740)
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 (p.863)
Series Memory Verse: “Again he said, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.’” John 20:21 (p.828)
My Next Step This Week: Every morning I will pray: “Good morning, Lord. Use me today, I’m ready. Give me the nudge, and I’ll follow it.”