Encouragement from Jesus

One of my favorite passages in the Bible can be found in the Gospel of John Chapters 14-17.  Within these 4 chapters the Disciples are instructed concerning Heaven, the Holy Spirit, Peace, Fruitfulness, the world, and Jesus' eventual return.  As well Chapter 17 is the longest Prayer of Jesus recorded in the New Testament.  Here Jesus prays for His Disciples, not only the 12 but the many who have heard Him preach and teach during his travels.

The opening to Chapter 14 is iconic.  Jesus says "Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God, believe also in Me."  What a statement...very short...to the point...specific...and easy to understand.  Why do the disciples have troubled hearts?  Simply because Jesus just told them about His departure.  They are confused and are not really sure about the meaning of all that Jesus is saying.

What is troubling your heart right now?  Is it our government?  Is it the economy?  Is it the fact that there is so much to do, but seemingly little time?  Are you hurting?  Has someone hurt you?  Do you feel confused, tired, emotionally drained?  What is it?  He wants to know...tell Him all about it!  Then abide by His words..."Let not your heart be troubled!"  If you believe in God and in the Lord Jesus, no problem or circumstance you have or are in can separate you from HIS love.  Jesus wants to handle your trouble!  Give it to Him!   Read all of Chapter 14.  Read it slowly...work on understanding all that is being said directly to you.

Jesus Loves YOU!  He wants you to have His heart, His power, His strength, His Spirit, His resolve and He wants you to be His all the time!  Praise be to God!  Give Him every moment and every thought!  You will be blessed!