Peace for Troubled Hearts_22 John 14:1-31Jesus offers comfort and hope to His disciples who are troubled by the news of His imminent departure and the challenges they will face. He begins by urging them not to let their hearts be troubled but to trust in God and in Him. Just as a farmer found comfort in the preparedness of his hired man during a storm, Jesus assures his disciples that if they faithfully follow Him, He will take care of them. Jesus then proceeds to comfort them with the hope of Heaven, explaining that in His Father's house are many mansions, and He is going to prepare a place for them. This assurance of a future reunion in Heaven helps to alleviate their troubled hearts and gives them strength to face their present difficulties. Jesus promises that He will come again to receive them to Himself so that they may be where He is. This expectation of His second coming provides them with further comfort and hope, knowing that their separation from Him is only temporary.Thomas expresses concern and confusion about not knowing the way to where Jesus is going, prompting Jesus to declare boldly, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Here, Jesus emphasizes that He is the exclusive path to God and eternal life, offering security, serenity, stability, simplicity, and a standard for living. He is also the embodiment of truth, providing continuation, counsel, conquest, confidence, completion, cleansing, and credibility. Finally, as the life, Jesus gives meaning, purpose, and satisfaction to our existence.In summary, Jesus offers His disciples and all believers the ultimate source of comfort, in the presence of the Father. |
