Main Point: We live in a jungle of distractions but Jesus has overcome the world.

Synopsis:

• The distractions of city nightlife are the impetus for a young man to cry out to the Lord to find peace amidst the urban jungle.
• Throughout the video, the young man drives and walks around the city --talking to God.
• He comments at the beginning that it’s a crazy place—“What happened to your creation?”
• Disturbed by the distractions, he assesses “any addiction starts with a distraction”.
• Wisdom is demonstrated as he prays that the Lord has to take over his wants and needs.
• Text messages reinforce part of his prayer in places: “Lord let me focus” and “Lord give me strength”.
• His life is a prayer: “Jesus draw me close to you. I need the peace that your shelter provides I this broken world…place my feet upon your path…I want to see people and love people like you…you have overcome the world. Amen.”
• Filmed entirely at night—use of fast forward motions, red tones, and probing music emphasize the pace and distractions.

Application:

• The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom—this guy knows that he is utterly dependent upon the Lord to keep him in peace and living right.
• A wise person is one who knows there are pitfalls—this young man is fully aware of the lure and distractions of city life.
• Our proper response is not to live as hermits but to live in the world but not of it.
• As this guy looks over the city—he is not repelled by his assessment but rather asks the Lord to allow him to see people as the Lord sees them.
• We are the light of the world—this guy understands that he has a role for good in the city with all its distractions.

Suggested Uses:

· Sermon-starter on John 16:33 (see below)

• Also appropriate for college-aged Bible study—dealing with temptation.

Biblical Reference:

• John 16:33 these things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
• Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world.