Waking up to beautiful Florida weather is not nearly as satisfying as waking up to the beautiful Savior’s words,
“Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me,
In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so,
I would have told you . I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:1-2
A troubled heart left unchecked will give rise to a troubled life, a troubled home, a troubled world. The answer is not in more psychoanalysis, pharmaceuticals, or self-help programs. The answer is in the One and Only Prince of Peace.
Jesus said, “Let not...” These two words point to the responsibility we have for allowing things into our hearts and the conditions they produce. You and I have a choice to let trouble come and cling to us or to let God in Christ come and calm us. Trouble comes in various ways. Often it has to do with “news we do not understand or agree with” such as was the case with His disciples.
What is the news you have heard that troubles you? Does it have something to do with health,employment, family, marriage, finances, or church? Is it spiritual because you don’t seem to be in the place that others in Christ are enjoying? Whatever the case may be “Let not...”. Once the Lord offers us a choice and the authority to make that choice then it is up to us to “Let not...” and then to “Believe also...”
Believe in Jesus! I guarantee you any trouble in your heart will disappear faster than a shooting star when you put your trust in God, in God’s Son and in God’s solemn Word. Jesus does not want you to think on disappointments or discouraging news. He immediately directs the thoughts of His disciples on their future. “I go to prepare a place for you”.
“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth,
For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
When Christ who is our life appears,
then you also will appear with Him in glory.”
Colossians 3:1-3
God’s will for us is to have a healthy heart! Be glad you are in the place where He has you on earth. Be even more glad that He is preparing a far better place for you in heaven. Give Him glory and sing aloud! Jesus Christ is Lord!
It’s another great day in the neighborhood because great is the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord!
With All Love & Joy ~ Pastor David
