Feeling Troubled?
Words of Jesus to His disciples:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubles and do not be afraid……” John 14:27
Jesus spoke these words to comfort His disciples. After sharing ‘The Last Supper’ together Jesus had explained that He would shortly be leaving them. This was devastating news. Naturally, they were troubled about what would happen to them: they had spent the last three years with Jesus, having given up everything to follow Him.
Jesus assured the disciples that He would not leave them on their own like orphans: God the father would send the Holy Spirit to be their helper (John 14:16,18). And because of His presence in their hearts, the disciples would enjoy peace.
That promise was not just for the disciples. Today, every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ has the Holy Spirit living in them. They too, can enjoy perfect peace in times of trouble.
That does not mean that followers of Jesus do not experience trouble, for we live in a troubled world. What it does mean is that despite their troubles, God’s peace will guard their hearts and minds (Philippians 4:7).
Prayer: More than anything else, I want to have peace in my heart, despite everything that is going on in my life. Please give me peace that I may be able to cope with the troubles I have to deal with.