John 12:12-28Jesus honoredComing to his time of sufferingIf the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies it bears much fruitTroubled soul – not “save me from this”, but “this is my purpose”Father be glorified

Living For Christ in HealthEmotional Well-being

Living For Christ Series

I. The Purpose in Christ’s Suffering

Jesus’ suffering was substitutionaryIsaiah 53:3-5

Our sorrows weighed him downPierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sinBeaten so we could be whole NASB - Chastening for our well-being KJV – chastisement for our peace

Whipped so we could be healed

The standard for believers – perfect peaceIsaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Mission and Purpose – Loving God and People too and Making Followers of Jesus

II. Reality of Emotions

God given - we are created in his imageLoveAngerJoyHatredPeaceFear

MotivatorsDecisions – the exercise of your willDecisions are made based on Intellect – knowledge (information) Feelings – emotions

Good decisions are based on good information and healthy emotionsGood information is more than sense knowledge, it is revelation of truthHealthy emotions God given emotions in control God healed emotions once damaged

Idiot lights on the dashboard

Help you know when something is wrongEmotional management/maintenanceWhat’s wrong? Spiritual battle? Physiological problem? (hormones,

blood chemical imbalance, tired or sick, hungry)

III. Uncontrolled/Unhealed Emotions

Destroys faith – reacting impulsively rather than according to information receivedCorrupts decisions – emotions given too much weight and throws off balance for good decisionsDestroys relationships – hurts, jealousy, offenses, abuse

Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.Ephesians 4:26 -27 26BE ANGRY, AND YET DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger,  27and do not give the devil an opportunity.

Destroys health - Stress (lack of peace)80-90% of all sickness and disease is stress relatedStress defined – an individual’s physical and mental reaction to environmental demands or pressures that are perceived to threaten their well beingDisease – dis…ease

IV. Emotional Restoration

You’re not alone – Hebrews 4:15-16Jesus understands our weaknessesHe faced all the same testingsCome boldly to the throne of graceReceive mercy, find grace when we need it

Unreasonable peace – Philippians 4:6-7Anxious/worried/stressed for nothingMake requests known to GodAttitude of thanksgivingPeace beyond comprehension guard your heart and mind

3 John 1:2Prosper and good healthAs soul prospers

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!