S7 Episode #9- Mike Jette
THE ONE WITH MIKE JETTE
Happy New Year! This week I am excited to welcome Mike Jette to The Collected Podcast! Mike is a financial advisor and author of Following the Invisible Jesus: He is Still Turning Water into Wine. If you are walking through a season of darkness, feeling like you are in over your head, or struggling to believe that your life has value, then Mike’s message is for you. Tune in for this timely message of hope and renewed vision for the New Year.
About MIKE
Michael J. Jette, CFP®, ChFC, CLU®, CKA, is a seasoned veteran in the financial services industry with over 40 years of invaluable experience. His unwavering commitment to integrating faith and finances stems from a profound belief in the timeless wisdom of the Bible as the cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Mike’s fervent dedication to guiding small group Bible studies and sparking meaningful discussions, as well as introducing others to the teachings of Jesus, is undeniably captivating. His recent decision to share his transformative stories through a book reflects his unyielding determination to uplift and inspire others. Through his unwavering dedication, Mike serves as a poignant reminder that our faith has the power to truly impact the world.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In Following the Invisible Jesus, join Mike and Sharon Jette and Jesus on a journey of faith and self-discovery. Each chapter invites us into a compelling story where, through the eyes of faith, we witness the adventures of following a Savior who loves us but whom we can’t see. At the end of each chapter is a series of questions, making this an engaging addition to personal devotions and a resource for small groups.
Get ready to experience a roller coaster of emotions—from laughter to tears to discomfort—as the Jettes share their relatable stories. Mike testifies that our God specializes in transformation and redemption, particularly in guiding ordinary individuals like us (water) to realize and create the extraordinary (wine). Jesus’s affection for those deemed unworthy or insufficient by the world is undeniable. He elevates us with his love, assuring us of our worthiness and belovedness.
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SHOW NOTES
REIGNITING Your FAITH
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
You have to have a solid foundation– a Biblical Worldview. The world will tell you who you are by default– it will tell you what to believe. However, we must look to God’s Word for our true identity. We must feed the embers of our faith with His truth. Start with reading the Gospels and allow yourself to fall in love with Jesus all over again.
You have to resist the confusion of the world by filling your mind with the truth of Christ.
TRYING TO SEE THE GOOD
There was a time when Mike said to The Lord, “How could anything good ever come out of this?”
God already knows what you are feeling and what you think, so you might as well be honest.
We have to learn to trust God, even when we can’t see the good. When you are walking through a moment of darkness, remember that the shortest way to the light is through the darkness. We are tempted to run from the struggle and the pain, but sometimes we need to face it head on and see how God will provide and carry us through.
Walk toward the fear because God has promised to never leave you nor forsake you. You will experience God and meet Him in a new way in the most difficult places.
A NEW OUTLOOK ON WORK + PURPOSE
The world will tell you that you derive your meaning and purpose from your work and your accomplishments. However, the Bible tells us the opposite: In the Kingdom of God, we bring meaning and purpose to our work.
You have The Holy Spirit in you and He has invited you to partner with Him. You bring Him to your work and give purpose to your work.
When you partner with God and follow Jesus, He elevates what you are doing. The world will try and tell you that you don’t matter and your work doesn’t count. However, God takes the things that the world discards and He elevates them. He gives them purpose and meaning.
When you feel like you have lost your value, you’re not alone– so many of us have felt that before. Jesus is in the transformation business and He is still working miracles today. When you start to follow Jesus, you don’t need to earn His love. You are already fully loved and valued in Christ.
So much of the pain in this world is rooted in believing a false identity– not knowing who you are and whose you are.
You are loved. You belong in the family of God! God has a plan and a purpose for your life!
These imperfect parents chose these children because of their disability, not in spite of it. Our Heavenly Father chose us because of our brokenness, not in spite of it. You can find rest in this idea. You can stop striving for perfection. God loves you just as you are, you do not need to earn His love.
You are wanted and chosen by the Creator of the universe!
THE CHARACTER OF GOD
There was a time in Mike’s life when God put Mike in a job that he was not ready for. For the next 24 years, Mike was in this job and he continually said, “If the Lord doesn’t show up, then it’s over.”
Over the years, Mike has learned about God’s desire to partner with us and our need to do things with Him. If we don’t need Him to do what we do, then that is probably not a good thing.
The best place to be is “in over your head” because that is when you can see God show up in amazing ways.
Sometimes opportunities come into our path that seem counter to our natural skills or tendencies. Consider giving God your “yes”, even if you can’t see the full picture. He will equip you with what you need when you are partnering with Him.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Don’t let someone or something else define you. The world will try to tell you who you are, but it’s not true. God loves you. He wants you to follow Him. He can be followed. Only The Word of God can truly define you.
NEXT STEPS
Here are a few action steps to help you dip deeper this week!
Spend time in prayer, asking God to reveal to you the areas in your life where you have been believing lies about your identity. Then spend time in God’s Word replacing those lies with truth about who God says you are.
Think about your life in this current season. Are there any areas that you have been holding back from God? Are you striving to do everything on your own? If so, take time today to surrender those areas to God and invite Him in. Ask for His strength, power, wisdom and peace to sustain you. Ask to see Him show up for you in a new and powerful way.
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