Jesus gave us a lot.

Most of the church is missing out on most of it, and not because they can't have it.

If we would just grab hold of what Jesus gave us in John 14, our lives would look like heaven on earth.

Living completely untroubled by the troubling world around us.

Always knowing where to go as we walk with Christ.

Knowing the Father, and seeing Him.

Doing the same works as Jesus, and even greater.

Getting every single prayer answered by Jesus Himself.

Knowing the voice of Holy Spirit as He continually reminds us and teaches us.

In one chapter, Jesus tells us about all these things He already gave us! And there's only one condition for you to receive: only believe.

That's it. You don't have to wait to be more mature in Christ. These things are not reserved for some and not others.

To all who believe, that's who these things are for.

Do you actually believe what Jesus says about you?

In John 14, Jesus tells the disciples that they know the way to where He is going.

Their response? "No, we don't! How can we know?"

So, Jesus knew what they knew before they did. Did you know the same is true for you?

When Jesus tells you that you know something, it's advantageous to just go ahead and agree with Him.

He says you know the Holy Spirit, so you might as well quit saying that you don't.

He says you won't follow the voice of a stranger, so you might as well stop worrying about it.

He says you were healed by His stripes, so why are you agreeing with the diagnosis and symptoms instead of Jesus?

Sounds crazy, I know. But this isn't a charismatic Christian thing; it's a Jesus thing.

Stepping out in faith is mocked by people, but never by God.

Just think of Noah. By faith, he built the ark. He had no experience to lean on, just a command from God.

No one believed he heard from God. For over a hundred years, those passing by mocked his life of faith.

It took a while, but the time came, and Noah's faith was verified to everyone else.

I'd rather be mocked for a life of faith than join in with the mockers and die. How about you?

Put your faith in Jesus Christ. He is the only way to eternal life. Everyone else will die in their sin.

In order to live in God's best, your mind must be submitted to God.

God gave you intellect. He gave you the ability to reason, but it wasn't to argue with Him.

As God leads us through His Word and the gifts of the Spirit, our reasoning really wants to get involved. But that's not its place.

The Bible says it this way, "Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."

When God directs us and our thoughts start to stir, it is required of us that we silence them.

God's commands are not up for discussion. They are usually beyond our understanding. Yet, they are always for our benefit.

The only way to truly live by the Spirit is to become masterful at quieting your mind.

Those who love Jesus obey Him. That's what the scriptures say.

Many read this and start to feel guilty because of their lack of obedience. So they try harder to obey to prove their love for Jesus.

But it doesn't work that way. Love is not a result of obedience. Obedience is a result of love.

In other words, we must constantly stir our love for Jesus by meditating on what He did for us through His death and resurrection.

If we keep the incredible love God poured out for us at the forefront of our minds, we will remain in love with Him.

This deep, genuine love produces obedience all in its own. No trying necessary. It just bursts forth.

That's why the scriptures say, "Those who love Jesus obey Him." When you love Him, you can't help but obey.

Jesus wasn't coercing you into obedience. He was giving you the secret to obedience: keep loving Him.

When we think of great faith, we imagine someone doing spectacular things and getting spectacular results.

But God doesn't need us to be spectacular. He takes care of that part.

People of great faith actually do simple things in obedience to God that produce spectacular results.

Think of Moses. Strike the rock... water comes out. Put your staff in the sea... it splits.

Think of the healing miracles of Jesus. Stand up, take up your bed, and walk. Go wash in the river. Go fishing, and you'll find a gold coin.

If we think we have to be spectacular, we'll miss God's simple instructions and, in turn, miss the miracles He wants to give.