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Reality of

Reality of . Burnout!. when life’s energy, passion and interest are consumed by stress, criticism, or motion without meaning. Reality of . Temptation. bait without a hook, choice without consequence, life without meaning. Reality of .

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Reality of

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  1. Reality of

  2. Burnout! when life’s energy, passion and interest are consumed by stress, criticism, or motion without meaning. Reality of

  3. Temptation bait without a hook, choice without consequence, life without meaning. Reality of

  4. This is God’s Word for my life in this place and at this time. Today I am a new creation in Christ, I am God’s very own and I believe he has a purpose for my life.

  5. Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”  Jesus replied,  “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. Reality of

  6. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Reality of

  7. Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered,  “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Reality of

  8. Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” Jesus answered him,  “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” Reality of

  9. Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. Mathew 3:13-4:11 Reality of

  10. Are you being tempted? Desire– ease, comfort, pleasureHedonism, flesh Applause – what people say Egotism, pride Control– what can I control Materialism, eyes “Each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” James 1:14 ESV Reality of

  11. Armed with God’s Truth Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Luke 12:23 Reality of

  12. Armed with God’s Mission “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.” 1 Peter 2:12 Reality of

  13. Armed with God’s Affirmation He brought out into a spacious place; he rescued me because me he delighted in me.” Psalm 18:19 Reality of

  14. Monday Morning God’s plan is better than mine. (truth) I’m here for a reason (mission) God delights in me. (confidence)

  15. Bring it on!

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