Where to Start?

Where to Start? Luke 5:1-11 Where to start truth: you can only begin from where you are. Life does not have a “Control-Z” command (undo). Foundation: o Jesus already knows who you are… o Jesus already knows where you are… o Jesus has a plan for what’s next... Let’s look at Jesus pattern for where to start, there are three parts: challenge, decision, and action. Challenge: every interaction with Jesus in the scripture begins with a challenge. Decision: every time you come into contact with Jesus there is a challenge, and that challenge will require a decision. Action: a decision without an action is worthless. Discipleship is not about what you meant to do, what you decided to do, its about what you actually do. Three animals of decision: o Ostrich: stick my head in the sand and hope things get better. Here is a hard truth about indecision, indecision = rejection; rejection = disobedience; disobedience = consequences. o Hare: rush to do everything. Start fast/crash fast. o Tortoise: clear, deliberate action. Do one thing; do it intentionally; do it methodically; make progress. So, where do you start? By listening to the challenge Jesus has for you. Over the next several weeks we will look to see what the scripture says about areas in our life where we need a new start.