“Why am I not close to God? Lord, why don’t I have a desire for you? Well, maybe, just maybe, you’ve got some idols in your life that need to be thrown away.” Pastor Tyler Bessa
The sermon passionately calls believers to evaluate and redirect their affections toward God, urging them to recognize the spiritual battle raging around them and the distractions that pull them away from a deep relationship with Him. Pastor Tyler emphasizes that while God’s love and openness to us are boundless, our lack of affection and distractions—whether through technology, careers, or even ministry—create barriers in our spiritual growth. The sermon challenges believers to examine their hearts for idols, whether they be comfort, entertainment, or other priorities, and to build a true appetite for God, seeking Him above all else. It calls for a daily commitment to take up the cross, embrace the transformative work of the Holy Spirit, and deepen one’s relationship with God, pushing aside all distractions that hinder this pursuit. Pastor underscores the importance of turning away from anything that competes with God for our attention and affections, urging believers to choose God every day, letting Him fully reign in their lives.