9/30/18 - Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled - John 14:1-14

"Let not your hearts be troubled." Few words in the Bible are more often quoted than these. To understand their significance we must step into the context in which they were spoken. Jesus has been telling his disciples that his time with them is coming to an end. The cross lies ahead. These are words the disciples don't want to hear. Their leader is leaving them. It's a dark time sure to be filled with confusion and doubt. Jesus adds two powerful reasons to let go of their anxiety. 1. "Trust in God, trust also in me." There will be much the disciples don't understand about their circumstances. Can you relate? Jesus reminds them of the source of peace and calm - the all-mighty, all-sovereign God and His Son who has loved them to the end. God's got the plans and is working them to perfection; for His glory and your good. 2. "I have a place for you." As difficult as things get remember, one day you will be with Jesus. Home is a place of comfort, safety, security. Home is filled with joy, laughter and it's a place where people love to be with you. In the Father's house there will be nothing lacking. Can you even imagine? This is a look beyond what we cannot see here and now to what we can see in the future. Jesus gives us that assurance!