Live Free with Josh Howerton

Join us this week as we look at some of the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples. In John 14, He told them, “Trust in God, and also trust in me.” He knew that what was coming would be hard for His disciples, and He wanted them to trust in the reliability of God. Jesus calls us to trust Him with every trouble we face in life, knowing that He will always be with us.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Have you ever failed so badly that recovery seemed impossible? The apostle Peter experienced that, too. Instead of hiding in shame, Peter ran to Jesus. Jesus still bore the marks of suffering and death, but His resurrection brought grace and forgiveness to Peter. No matter what you have done, there is hope. Jesus is waiting for you to run to Him.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Just as Jesus prophesied, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times when less than 24 hours prior, he promised to be faithful. Matthew’s account of this story tells us that Peter was grieved and owned his failure. He stayed with the group instead of letting failure isolate him. Are you letting failure or embarrassment keep you from others? Who is one person you can reach out to today?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

The disciples were distraught when Jesus revealed He was going where they could not follow. Peter pridefully promised that he would remain by Jesus' side no matter what. Jesus knew the weakness in Peter’s heart and prophesied Peter’s denial. Yet nothing would take Jesus’ love away from Peter, and nothing can take it away from you.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

At the Last Supper, Jesus left His disciples with a few final words as He prepared to go to the cross. He called them to love each other as He had loved them. Following His resurrection, they lived out this command, loving others in such a way that love became the defining feature of the early church.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Join us today as we start the week in John 13. During the Last Supper, Jesus forewarned His disciples of an impending betrayal against Him. As He sat with the disciples, Jesus knew that it was Judas who would betray Him. Despite Judas' efforts to retreat into the darkness to hide, he was still seen by God. No sin, no matter how secretive, can be hidden from the One who sees all. Do not linger in hiding. Embrace the light, for in it, you will find God’s love waiting for you.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

We close out the week by looking at John 13, where Jesus demonstrated His deep love for the disciples, including Judas, who succumbed to temptation and betrayed Him. Jesus knew what was coming yet still took on the role of a servant by washing all the disciples’ feet. May we follow the example of our humble servant King and serve those we are around this week.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Despite all the amazing things Jesus said and did, many people still did not believe He was their promised Messiah. Their doubt was prophesized back in Isaiah. It is our choice to stay in the dark or walk toward the light Jesus offers. Jesus loves you and desires you to come to Him no matter where you are or what you’ve done. Will you take Him up on that offer today?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Jump in with us today as we continue to look at the way John describes Passover Week in his Gospel. After the Triumphal Entry, we see the Pharisees seeking to preserve their own lives while Jesus was seeking to lay His down for the sake of the world. He had a love for the Father and the whole world in mind as He humbly walked toward His death.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

While the people surrounding Jesus sang praises to Him with the anticipation of political salvation, Jesus wept. Too often, we can get swept up in the crowd and forget what is truly important. Are you seeking the applause of heaven or the applause of the crowd today?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive