This is the fourth sign in the book of John which demonstrates Jesus' power over creation while also emphasizing His compassion.

Jesus is the bread of life, He confronted the people as to what they truly wanted. He knows they do not truly believe.

What kind of bread do you long for? Will you believe in Jesus?

In Matthew 4 Jesus is tempted after being in the wilderness for 40 days. Jesus in human form is in a very vulnerable place, tired and hungry, but He does not give in to temptation. Jesus obeys and relies on God's Word. This is a demonstration for us, a way to help us when tempations and trials come upon us.

We read in Matthew 3 today about Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.

Jesus stepped out of obscurity into the way to become our Savior. Jesus teaches us humility by submitting to baptism, the plan of God, and the salvation of the world.

Paul provides encouragement and instruction to the church in Thessalonica. As believers today we can use this encouragement to help us as we stand under life's pressures. Stand fast, remember what you know and what you have learned from God's Word. Receive God's eternal encouragement and hope while you depend upon His comfort for your inner man and strength to say and do what you need to do.

1 Thessalonians 4:13 says, "But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope."

Using the book of John Pastor shows us how Jesus loved and served the disciples before his impending crucifixion. Jesus shared the importance of love. Love God supremely and your neighbors sincerely. These actions will allow us to handle our grief and sorrow.

The comfort of God and the presence of God are inseperable. God is in the midst of everything and provides you with a purpose. God meets you with mercy and comfort when you need it and then your purpose is to turn around and share that experience with others.

Comfort begins and ends with God. He loves you, He walks with you, He never leaves you, never forsakes you.

How do we stand, when we do not understand?

Paul tells us we live for the future, we do not live for today.

Daily living for God's glory:

1. Choose to live for God's please, God's glory.

2. Evaluate everything you do against our greater purpose. Ask yourself, "Is this God honoring?"

3. Walk in the Spirit. Allow the Spirit to grow your desire for the future.

Walk in love and imitate God.

Abstain from evil in all you say and do.

In order to imitate God we live and love as Jesus did.

**Please forgive some sound issues at the beginning of the sermon, around the 5:30 mark you can hear Pastor Kevin clearly.