1. Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Sunday, May 16, 2010 www.GraceDoctrine.org

2. John 15:7-8 The Abiding Life of Prayer that leads to Eternal Fruit.

3. Divine Good is a work that the Lord produces through His branches (believers) which remains forever, bringing Him glory, for which He promises reward.

4. Typically, we look at our world and see only the storms; worry, uncertainty, financial problems, political upheaval, trouble, sickness, and death.

5. In the world there is worry, but there is another we need to listen for: “the Voice of Truth”, John 16:33.

6. The Voice of Truth tells us, “to abide in Him”, remain in, stay close to, make our home with, dwell within, focus on, or be occupied with the Lord Jesus Christ.

7. This requires time with Him, which can only be done with time in the Word, not the world. Compare with Mat 14:22- 31.

8. Fear and panic overtook their faith. Yet Jesus sees what is going on and has authority over the storm.

9. He does not stop the squall, instead He comes to them in the middle of the turbulence saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

10. We too have a choice: Stay in the boat relying on our own strength or take the walk of faith, trusting all to Jesus.

11. A life focused on Christ exacts a reward even now, as He makes each step an exciting adventure!

12. Moment by moment we must decide, “where will I abide”, in the world or in the Lord?

13. When you abide in the Work of God, “whatever you ask it shall be done for you”, whether it be moving mountains (Mat 17:20; 21:21; 1 Cor 13:2) or walking on water.

14. Grace Offering

15. Grace Fellowship Church Sunday, May 16, 2010 Tape # 10-054 The Abiding Life of Prayer Upper Room Discourse, Part 369 John 15:7-8; 16:33; Mat 14:22-31 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2010