Feeling Troubled?

by Inspiration Ministries

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me and I go to prepare a place for you and I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:1-3 NKJV

It was a decisive moment for Jesus disciples. As they gathered together to celebrate the Passover, He made it clear that dramatic changes were coming. He even told them that one of them would betray Him.

In light of these stunning developments, it would have been natural for them to feel worried and anxious. Seeking to calm their spirits, Jesus told the disciples not to let their hearts be troubled. He used a Greek word that suggests being agitated. Feeling restless. Overwhelmed with fear. Perplexed about how to respond.

Many things that can create these kinds of reactions. At times we experience seemingly insurmountable problems. Our hearts are stirred, and our emotions seem out of control. It is hard to think clearly and we don’t know what to do.

In any condition, Jesus words have special meaning. He said, Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.

When anything starts to worry or trouble us, we need to turn to Jesus. To focus on Him. We do not need to fear any person or situation, whether big or small. Jesus has prepared a place for us.

Is your heart filled with any troubles? Are you worried? Afraid? Restless? Perplexed? These are opportunities to trust in Jesus. Commit your needs to Him. Ask Him to take away any worries. Seek His peace.

Philippians 4

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.