Pastor Bart Blair begins with a personal story about learning humility when his boss asked him to be the last person to speak in meetings, revealing his tendency to want to be the center of attention. He connects this to our modern "selfie culture" where we're conditioned to put ourselves at the center of the frame, seeking validation and recognition.
Drawing from Acts 3:11-26, Pastor Blair highlights how Peter, after healing a lame man, immediately deflected attention away from himself toward Jesus. Rather than taking a spiritual selfie and building his own platform, Peter pointed people to Christ. This pattern of "deflect to reflect" offers believers a model for how to live in a self-centered world. Pastor Blair emphasizes that true meaning and lasting legacy don't come from building our own image but from reflecting God's glory and serving others. He challenges both believers and non-believers to consider whether Jesus is truly at the center of their lives or if they need to reframe their perspective.
Learn more about Bear Creek Community Church in Lavon, TX: https://www.bc3.church/
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