Monday, April 27, 2026

Scripture

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Believe in God, believe also in me.” John 14:1

Reflections

Life events can sometimes shake us to the core.

Those who do not have faith can easily panic, feel a sense of dread, or even become despairing.  Jesus warned his disciples not to “let” their hearts be troubled.  He was exhorting them to be watchful of the direction in which their minds and hearts were headed.  Life events will be difficult, but they need not get the best of us.

The key is faith.  Jesus says, “Believe in God, believe also in me.”  When we trust in God and God-in-Jesus, we remind ourselves that we are in the hands of a loving God.  We may be tempted to be troubled about something in the moment, but we can also remember our eternal hope with Jesus.  Jesus reminded his disciples that their heavenly Father had a place being prepared for them.  “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.” (14:2-3)

When we remember we have an eternal future with Jesus, we have reason to be less troubled.  Where Jesus is, there we will be as well.  Our future is with Him.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for the gift of a hopeful future.  When life’s events are shaking me to the core, increase my faith.  Guard my heart from becoming troubled.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: John 14:1-14