Anchor Verses:

Psalm 34:8-10, Romans 8:5-6, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Focus Statement:

Following Jesus is not just a belief system—it’s a lived, daily experience. When we surrender our minds to the Spirit, we move from theoretical faith to transformational life. This life brings joy, peace, and perspective that transcends our circumstances.

Introduction: Taste Isn’t Theoretical

  • Psalm 34:8 doesn’t say “hear and know” but “taste and see”—faith is meant to be experiential.
  • Our culture is obsessed with experience (e.g., people fawning over food on YouTube), but often we settle for a theoretical relationship with God.
  • God invites us to experience His presence, peace, and purpose like a feast—not just read the menu.

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A Faith That Feeds You:

  • Psalm 34:8-10
  • We’re meant to experience the goodness of God firsthand.
  • Trusting in God isn’t just belief—it’s refuge, satisfaction, sustenance.
  • Even the strongest (young lions) go hungry, but those who trust lack no good thing.
  • Takeaway: Don’t settle for knowing about God when you’re invited to feast on God

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A Mind That’s Made New:

  • Romans 8:5-6; Romans 12:2
  • What fills your thoughts forms your life.
  • Sinful thinking leads to death; Spirit-filled thinking leads to life and peace.
  • Peace doesn’t mean we avoid struggle—it means we have newness of life inside us while we endure it.
  • Takeaway: Letting the Spirit renew your mind isn’t passive; it’s an active choice to think differently.

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A Perspective That Anchors You:

  • 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Psalm 16:9-11
  • We’re all wasting away outwardly, but we are daily being renewed inwardly.
  • Present troubles are temporary, but glory is eternal.
  • Psalm 16: In God’s presence is joy, safety, and pleasure forever.
  • Takeaway: When we fix our gaze on what is unseen, we live with unshakable joy and perspective.

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Walking it Out:

  • Start with your mind: Begin each day by asking, “What does the Spirit want to say to me today?”
  • Make room to feast: Prioritize time in the Word and prayer—not out of duty, but because this is the meal.
  • Shift your focus: When troubles come, speak truth over them. “This is light and momentary compared to what’s coming.”
  • Slow down to savor: Like savoring good food, create moments where you simply enjoy the presence of God.

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Sermon Questions

  • What have you been “tasting” lately—and how does it compare to the goodness of God?
  • Are your thoughts more dominated by the Spirit or by the sinful nature? What fruit is that producing in your life?
  • What are some “unseen things” you need to fix your gaze on this week to stay grounded in joy and peace?

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