LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED
Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:1,2)
All of us have lost loved ones who we miss so very much. Words never seem adequate when I share my condolences with someone who is grieving the death of someone very close. Even though I lost my father almost 30 years ago, I still think of him often. Many of you understand how difficult it is to experience the passing of a relative; or friend; or just someone who you could count on for support during the ups and downs of your life.
The words of Jesus in the passage above are some of the most comforting words that a believer can hear when experiencing the pain of separation from your loved one. Jesus is making promises to His Disciples regarding His death and the deaths of Believers. First of all, He tells them not to worry. The reason that we are not to worry is because He made promises that we could trust in. Jesus was leaving to "prepare a place" for us. He was saying, "you trust God don't you? Well you can sure trust me." There would be plenty of room for us in His Father's House. Accordingly, death should not be a terror to us when we know that we will be with the Lord in a better place. Jesus also assures us that after He has gotten our rooms ready, He will come back to get us. He wants to escort us personally to our new living quarters.
Just think about it. There are many mansions in God's House. Can't you envision a mansion just for you? But even more inviting than the mansion is the fact that you will be with the Lord. I find comfort in knowing that my loved ones who died are not suffering, but rather are with our Lord in a wonderful place of peace and love.
When I was a very small boy one of my grandmothers would rock me in her lap as she told me that one day we would go to some enchanting place together. I would always say, "when we gonna go grandma?" Well she left for that place many years ago. But I look forward to seeing her at the place one day. And when I see her, I am going to give her a great big hug and let her know how much I missed her.
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one who was a believer, "let not your heart be troubled," you will see them again. The only requirement is, that you also know Jesus Christ as your Savior!
