Saturday, October 22, 2011

God's Comfort

"Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence."
John 14:23-31
God promises to walk beside you through even the darkest days of life.

Life is full of ups and downs. One day things can be going well then the next your world seems to be caving in on you. God tells us in His Word that life will have struggles and hardships, but He gives us a promise shown in John 14.
In some of His last words to the disciples before ascending to Heaven, Jesus addressed their fear of being alone to do His work. Think about it. Before they had been seen at Jesus' side, assisting Him in His teachings and ministry. Now Jesus told them He would be gone and they would be responsible for His work to continue.
After dealing with the death then resurrection of Christ, one can only imagine the fear and emotion these men felt at the news of Jesus' leaving. How could they do this on their own? Yet even before His crucifixion, Jesus promised them, "These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
In the midst of their fear, Jesus gave them peace. In the midst of your fear today, God offers peace. No matter what you're facing or what fear you feel, God has extended His arm and said, "My peace I given unto you. Don't be afraid."
What fear or uncertainty are you facing today? What has you afraid about the future? God promises to be right beside you the whole way. He promises to hold your hand and guide your steps. With God next to you, you have no reason to be afraid for He is in control of everything. Trust Him with your future.

Blessings To You
Amanda