Avoiding Satan's Trick And Experiencing Christ's Treat

Philippians 4:6-7

Matthew 11:28-30

Back To The Future Series

Pastor Tyrone Barnette

October 31, 2021

“6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:6-7 (New Kings James Translation)

28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 (New Living Translation)

Satan’s Trick is ANXIETY… but Christ’s treat is PEACE.

“The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy.  But I have come that you may have life more abundantly”.  John 10:10

A Layman’s definition of anxiety: You experience your present with fear and your body and mind respond with worry about your future as if the worst that could happen is occurring at that moment.

1. Anxiety can occupy your whole life and blinds you to the will and power of God.
2. Anxiety opens the door for you to seek ways to cope outside of the will of God.
3. Living a lifestyle of anxiety is NOT God’s will for your life.
4. You can avoid the trick of anxiety by applying Philippians 4:6-7:

• Praying about EVERYTHING
• Asking for ANYTHING
• Thanking God for ALL THINGS

Question:  WHAT CAN’T GOD DO?  WHERE ARE YOU LIMITING GOD’S POWER?

AVOID THE TRICK OF ANXIETY AND EXPERIENCE CHRIST’S TREAT OF PEACE AND REST.

Matthew 11:28-30 (New Living Translation)