Live Free with Josh Howerton

Jesus asked His disciples a question that we often come face-to-face with in our own lives: “Do you want to leave, too?” Just as the disciples may have been tempted to abandon Jesus in the hard times, things will happen in our lives that are painful and difficult. It is in those momentswe have to remember, as Peter did, there is no one like Jesus. No one else offers us eternal life and unconditional love.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

The crowds misunderstood the miracle meal in John 6 and demanded that Jesus keep showing them signs. However, Jesus knew what they really needed and saw their spiritual emptiness. With compassion, He called them to follow Him, but the crowds did not understand the amazing life He was calling them to and turned from the one who could truly satisfy them.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

In John chapter 6, John tells us another amazing miracle of Jesus that shows us more of who He is. With just a few loaves and fish, Jesus fed a multitude. The crowds got so excited about what Jesus did that they missed who He really was. Do you get more excited about who Jesus is or what He can do for you?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

The Pharisees thought Jesus was a problem because He challenged their system by caring more for people than their man-made rules. Jesus told them that anyone who listens to Him will live, including them. They had all the knowledge but missed the truth of who Jesus is. How might you value knowledge more than truth?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Instead of celebrating Jesus' miracles, the Pharisees focused on anyone who might be breaking their rules. The Sabbath was supposed to be a gift to humanity, but the Pharisees turned it into a burden. Trying to follow the rules won’t save us, but following the one, true Savior will. Don’t miss the miracle Jesus wants to work in your life.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

When Jesus healed the man at the pool, He told him to pick up his mat and walk. Why? His mat was a story, a reminder of what Jesus healed him from. We all have a mat, a story of what Jesus saved us from. How might Jesus be calling you to use your story to reach others who need to be healed with the gospel?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Join us as we jump into the Gospel of John this week. As a close friend of Jesus, John wants to illuminate that Jesus came for everyone. He wants us to believe in who Jesus is, not just what He does. At the end of chapter 4, John shows us the heart of a hurting father who believed Jesus and His word without seeing the miracle. Do you believe God’s word even if you cannot see how He is working in your life?For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

The power that allowed Jesus to cast out demons is the same power offered to you today through prayer. How? God has clothed us in the authority of Jesus through the cross. You may not feel like much, but your prayers are received and responded to by our all-powerful God.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

What do you believe God thinks about you when you come to Him? God is not disappointed in you. He delights in you! Yes, you! He is your Father and wants to hear your voice because He loves you. There is nothing you can do to make Him love you any more or any less. Bring all your prayers to Him, believing you are His delight.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive