“One of Those Days” Matthew 14

Jesus’ first response was to be alone Matthew 14:13

Jesus continued to minister. Matthew 14:14- Jesus went forth and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick

Jesus actions were outward focused Matthew 14:14- Jesus went forth and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick

The Mind of Christ Phillipians 2:6-9 says.. Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God; But made of himself of no reputation and took on the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men, And being found in fashion as a man He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the cross.

Thom S. Ranier “My research team recently conducted a survey of churches that were inwardly focused. For the most part, they were not serving past their own walls and their own members. In other words these churches were largely self serving. In our survey we found ten dominant behavior patters of members in these (declining) churches.”

Worship Wars Prolonged minutia meetings Facilities focused Program Driven Inward focused budget Inordinate demands for pastoral care Attitudes of entitlement Greater concerns about change than about spreading the gospel Anger Evangelistic Apathy

Jesus met their physical needs He Healed their sick(Matthew 14:14) Provides enough food to feed everyone and has leftovers (Matthew 14:16)

Jesus took time for His relationship with the Father Matthew 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away (23) And when he had sent the multitudes away he went up into a mountain apart to pray;

Jesus on How to pray Matthew 6:5-8 Do not pray like the hypocrites or “pretenders” Prayer in Secret Avoid vain repetitions Pray with Confidence, “God knows what you need before you ask it.”

Jesus Returned to His Disciples They were in the midst of the sea There was a storm It was the last watch of the night.

Peter Had Faith To Walk on Water He begins to sink - Because his focus turned from looking at Jesus - He begins to doubt

How you serve is important

The next generation is watching Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked for us.

Give the storm to Jesus “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Keep Praying “ do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 4:6-7

Keep Serving Romans 12:11 “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord”