August 30 & September 6 2015 How Jesus Handles Stress
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HOW JESUS HANDLED STRESS
The Jesus Model - Part 3
1. IDENTIFICATION: Know who you are
John 8:12, Mark 14:62, John 14:6, John 6:35 “I am ...the Light of the world... the Son of God...the Way, the Truth and the Life...the Bread of life...”
John 8:18 (TEV)“I testify on my own behalf.”
2. MOTIVATION: Know what you’re living for
John 5:30 (TEV) “I am not trying to do what I want, but only what my Father who sent me wants.”
John 8:29 (NLT) “ I always do those things that are pleasing to Him.”
Luke 16:13 (NIV) “No one can serve two masters...”
3. CONCENTRATION: Focus on what matters most.
Luke 9:51 (LB) “As the time drew near for his return to heaven, he moved steadily onward toward Jerusalem with an iron will.”
Luke 9:62 (LB) “Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:23 (Amplified) “We are free to do anything but not all things are helpful or profitable or wholesome or constructive to your character and spiritual life.”
4. MEDITATION: Listen to God
Mark 1:35 (NIV) “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”
Luke 5:15-16 (NCV) “News about Jesus spread even more. Crowds came to hear him and to be healed...but Jesus often slipped away to be alone so he could pray.”
Colossians 2:7 (CEV) “Plant your roots in Christ and let him be the foundation for your life.”
5. COLLABORATION: Join a small group
Mark 3:14 (NIV)“He appointed twelve – designating them apostles – that they might be with him…”
Matthew 26:38 (NIV) “Jesus said to them, ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
6. RECREATION: Take time to recharge
Mark 6:31 (NCV)“Crowds of people were coming and going so that they did not even have time to eat. He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves, and we’ll go to a lonely place to get some rest.’”
Matthew 11:19 (Ph) “Jesus came enjoying life...”
7: SALVATION: Give It All to Jesus
Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT) “Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.”
