What is the Shape of a Christian?

Have you seen the shape of the new light bulbs?

They're funny looking, curly-Q. Expensive too - sometimes up to $4

But these light bulbs could save the world.

No, not like Spiderman or something.

According to EnergyStar.gov

"If every American home replaced just one light bulb with a [compact flourescent bulb], we would save enough energy to light more than 2.5 million homes for a year and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of nearly 800,000 cars."

Think about that - the shape of one, could change the world.

This is what God does for us in Christ.

God changes our shape.

We are re-shaped, created to give great light - amazing energy - transformational power for the sake of the world.

What is the shape of a Christian?

We are formed and shaped by culture - to follow the trends, to consume all things, to work for the self.

In Christ we are re-formed around the shape of the cross - to be counter-cultural, to give graciously and generously, to serve the other, to welcome the outcast.

This is the light of Christ in us - re-shaping us, re-forming us, centered in sacrificial love.

This kind of light - has the power to change the world.

With this Light, You have the power to change the world - God's light is in you.

Matthew 5:14-16