THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Lord, you made many bold statements concerning who you are that rattled the religious leaders and sent them into a tizzy fit. One such statement is in the Gospel of John: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me” (14:1).

You challenged your followers to match their faith with their actions. “Don’t let your hearts be troubled” is easy to say, but how does one keep their heart from being troubled when massive corruption on every level, intense hatred for anything good and holy, and relentless persecution of Christ followers rules every waking moment?

Your solution to guarding your heart from fear? Simple. “Trust in God, and also trust in me.”

You questioned your followers “Do you trust God? Do you also trust in me?” Your words and actions assured your followers they could trust you as they trust God, since you came from God and you are the visible image of the invisible God, (Colossians 1:15).

So, Lord, you taught your followers ‘fear’ is a normal human emotion, but to keep fear and anxiety from dominating our souls, simply believe you are aware and control the affairs of men and governments.

I believe you are who you say you are. I believe you will do what you say you will do. I believe you will allow sinful man to go just so far, and no further. Knowing our future is secure with you, Christ followers keep fear in check.

Lord, I never thought I would see this level of insanity presented as normal. But you are sovereign, Lord God, and can use this craziness to cause people to repent, turn from their wicked ways, and turn their hearts toward you.

We believe in God the Father, and we believe in you, Jesus, the only son of God. By your grace, we will not let our hearts be troubled.

Amen, Jesus.