1- The incarnation shows us the perfection of God’s love.

2- The incarnation shows us the perfection of Jesus’ understanding of our hurt, our struggles and our temptations.

3- The incarnation provides a perfect sacrifice for our eternal freedom. Jesus did not deserve death but He died. We deserve punishment but receive forgiveness.

Why are these stories in the Bible? Why did God leave us one tale after another of wounded lives being restored? So we could look back with amazement at what Jesus did?

The purpose of these stories is not to tell us what Jesus did. The purpose is to tell us what Jesus does. He’s not doing it just for them. He’s doing it for me. He’s doing it for you.

I want to be free from my prison of negativity. The incarnation of Jesus is perfection. I want to strive for the perfection He displayed.

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Read: Matthew 8:28-34 

Even Demons Know Who Their Lord and Judge Is (8:28-29)

Luke 10:18 And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.

Revelation 12:3-4 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven diadems. 4 His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it.

The Kingdom Is Here "Already" As Well As "Not Yet" (8:29)

Jesus Values People More Than Animals or Property (8:30-32)

Most People Value Property More Than God's Deliverance (8:33-34)

Jesus Is Moved by Our Faith, Even on Behalf of Others (9:1-2)

What “too safe” plans have you laid?

Where is Jesus saying, “Come on, trust me”?

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HE IS PEACE

Even the Winds and Waves Obey Him

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” (Psalm 46:1-5)

HE IS POWERFUL

“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy, Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” (Psalm 5:11)

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” (Psalm 91:1-2)

JESUS IS IN YOUR BOAT

“Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NRSV).

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PASTOR MATT RENEAU

BIBLE REFERENCES

Matthew 8:14-17 ESV

14 And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. 15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him. 16 That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.”

Matthew 8:1-4 ESV

1 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 2 And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 3 And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to them.”

Matthew 11:4-5 NIV

4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.

NOTES

The Will of the Healer

Matthew 8:1-4

Faith in the Healer

Matthew 8:5-13

• The healing of God is not to attract a crowd. The healing of God is to point crowds to God.

• Not just a physical healing, but a holistic process. He cares more about our cleansing

• The greatest question, “God, are you willing?"

The Voice of the Healer says: I am willing

The age old question, what if he doesn’t heal?

THERE IS A MYSTERY TO DIVINE HEALING.

• Praying for Healing is not a formula

• It's not self effort

• It's God effort! It's in Jesus Name! Not my name! Not the name of a leader!

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BIBLE REFERENCES

Isaiah 54:13 (AMPC) And all your children shall be disciples [taught by the Lord and obedient to His will], and great shall be the peace and undisturbed composure of your children.

Deuteronomy 6:5-7 (AMPC) And you shall love the Lord your God with all your [mind and] heart and with your entire being and with all your might.

6 And these words which I am commanding you this day shall be [first] in your [own] minds and hearts; [then]

7 You shall whet and sharpen them so as to make them penetrate, and teach and impress them diligently upon the [minds and] hearts of your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise up.

Isaiah 44:3-4 (AMPC) For I will pour water upon him who is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground. I will pour My Spirit upon your offspring, and My blessing upon your descendants.

4 And they shall spring up among the grass like willows or poplars by the watercourses.

NOTES

1- Seek a Partnership with God. The best thing one can do for a child is to stay personally in tune with God’s Spirit and wisdom.

2- Focus on the Big Picture – Don’t be Discouraged by the Daily Challenges

3- Treat Your Child With Respect – Listen To Them

• Use Discipline to Teach, Not Punish
• Praise Good Behavior

4- Remember Who You Are. You are a Daughter of the King. You are Loved by Him. Then, You are Able to Show Love to Your Children.

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MOTHER'S DAY BLESSING

To All Mothers,

Happy Mother’s Day. We love you.

Single Moms.

You are working so hard. We see all the things and roles you have to fill, and we are standing with you, cheering in your corner. Because as our sister, what happens to you, happens to us. You are not alone and we honor you.

Working Moms.

You are juggling responsibilities in two spheres. And God is pleased with you. Your ambition and talent is beautiful. We honor the image your bare of our God. You are enough and we honor you.

Stay-at-home Moms.

You may feel isolated and worn out. So we want to remind you that the investment you are making is worthy and valuable. The way you sacrifice is not going unnoticed. We see you and honor you.

Stepmoms.

You are delicately weaving a new family unit. You are forging a new tribe. It’s hard but meaningful work. And you matter. Your mothering is no less significant than the role of any other mom. And we honor you.

Adoptive Moms.

Our God makes orphans His sons and daughters. So you are a divine reflection of the one true living God. It’s probably harder than any of the books or conferences suggested. But it’s worth it. And we honor you.

Moms of Special Needs kids.

You’re often separated from the group because of the special needs of your loved ones. We know it’s isolating. No one can fully understand. But God does. He is with you now and in the moments you need him most. And so are we. We honor you.

Bereaved Moms.

You’re loss is so fresh to us. We may not completely understand your pain. But we want you to know that we support and we love you. Long after the meals and notes stop, we are still praying for you. May God give you His peace that surpasses all understanding. We honor you.

Moms of kids who are still finding their way.

Your children make their own choices. Walk in freedom with us. Let shame be undone. May God bring healing and peace. We honor you.

To those desiring to be moms.

Even though your hearts desire has not been fulfilled, the Lord still sees you and is close to the brokenhearted. We pray for peace and joy as you rest in God’s love.

To those who became a

BIBLE REFERENCES

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”

John 10:9-11 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

John 14:1-7 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. (ESV)

This means that, contrary to man’s perspective, the Lord is not late with his promise to return, as some measure lateness. But rather, his “delay” simply reveals his loving patience toward you, because he does not want any to perish but all to come to repentance. (TPT)

Revelation 7:9-12 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

NOTES

1- The narrow way reveals the beauty of grace.

2- If God is for us, who can be against us? I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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