We are called to influence the world around us - and small things can bring a big change. Springboarding from the iconic Australian poem “My Country” by Dorothea Mackellar, Asher unpacks the idea that one young girl’s creativity helped to change the perception of a nation towards its country. Likewise in the historical setting of the Gospel of Matthew, a difficult time for the Jews, Jesus brought a whole new perspective on the kingdom of God. It involved rejoicing in the face of persecution. It involved influencing the flavour and perspectives of our world. Don’t give up on the world and don’t blend in. Be a true influencer, flowing from your intimacy with Jesus.