I had a great time at men's bible study at the church today. We have a great group of guys who are all looking to grow in Christ. We are in John 14 and the intimacy of Christ's time with His disciples was amplified to me. He began His discourse with "Let not your heart be troubled" and in verse 27 He says again, "Let not your heart be trouble, nor let it be fearful."
In between these words of comfort comes this great promise:
"I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. After a little while the world will behold Me no more; but you will behold Me; because I live, you shall live also." John 14:18-20
What a great truth! Praise the Lord! And then after this time of encouragement He says, "Arise, let us go from here." 14:31b This promise is a basis for service not sitting.
Christ wants us to have confidence and peace as we serve Him because He is with us. In 14:21 He says He is disclosing Himself to us. Check out Matthew 28:18-20. Again, the promise that Christ is with us as we serve Him.
Great section of Scripture! It really came alive today. The garage project continues. Getting organized is not as easy as one would think, but it is worth the effort.
Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
Thank you. Needed to read this sooner. Glad to have found it.
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