One with God. Bryant Hewitt Message

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John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Do join our Peace Tour as we bring the Lords Crusades to Asia,Africa, India, Europe. www.bryanthewitt.com - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-hewitt-channel

JESUS OFFERS PEACE OF MIND

   A. HIS PROMISE OF PEACE...
      1. He offers "My peace" to His disciples, so they need not be
         troubled nor afraid - Jn 14:27
      2. He says that "in Me" they can have peace, and be of good cheer
         - Jn 16:33
      -- Thus Jesus promises peace that only He can provide!

   B. HIS SOLUTION FOR PEACE...
      1. Prioritize - Mt 6:31-34
         a. We must have our right priorities straight
         b. Seek first God's kingdom (reign) and His righteousness
         c. Make His will and His way our number one priority!
      2. Simplify - Lk 10:41-42; 8:14
         a. Martha was worried and troubled about "many things"
         b. Many things can "choke" our ability to bear good fruit
         c. Only one thing is really needed; we thus need to simplify
            our lives
      3. Have faith - Mt 6:25,30; 8:26; Jn 14:1
         a. Faith is the antidote to worry and fear (i.e., anxiety)
         b. Jesus taught faith in God and in Him as the solution
         c. Such faith comes from the Word of God - cf. Ro 10:17
      4. Pray - Php 4:6-7
         a. Pray about everything
         b. Pray with a thankful heart
      -- Four simple steps to enjoying the peace of mind Jesus offers!

[That we might make the effort to take these simple steps, let's briefly
note...]

III. THE PEACE OF MIND JESUS OFFERS

   A. IT IS NOT OF THIS WORLD...
      1. Not as the world gives - Jn 14:27
      2. Peace despite tribulation - Jn 16:33
      -- A heavenly peace despite earthly circumstances!

   B. IT IS THE PEACE OF GOD...
      1. That surpasses understanding - Php 4:7
      2. That guards one's heart - Php 4:7
      -- A peace that transcends the mind and protects the heart!

CONCLUSION

1. Anxiety with its worry and fear need not trouble the disciple of
   Jesus...
   a. Jesus has reconciled the disciple back to the God of peace
   b. Jesus has taught the disciple how to enjoy true peace of mind

2. It all depends on whether the disciple is willing to heed Jesus by...
   a. Prioritizing and simplifying
   b. Believing and praying

Those willing to so follow Jesus have this wonderful promise...

   "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the
   world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled,
   neither let it be afraid." - Jn 14:27