Devotion:
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Read John 14:1-3; 16:33.
We don't have to look far and wide to find trouble. It seems to be everywhere. People are dying around the world and wars continue in many places. Violent weather and wildfires rip through almost every country. Jesus speaks to the trouble inside our hearts and outside our door. He whispers to us and asks us to trust him. The only way to truly live with hope in a troubled world is to trust Jesus. When Jesus said these words, he already knew he was in trouble and soon would be betrayed to local leaders who wanted to kill him. Jesus also knew that his disciples would be deeply troubled because of his death. He wanted to give them a sense of peace that would not be coming from outside forces. There is an old saying that says be patient when things go against you, thankful when things go well, and for the future trust in our faithful God and Father.
God is in control! Trust in God is Jesus' calm assurance in a troubled world. We can truly trust Jesus' words. They are clear with his promise for the world today and the world to come: In the scripture John 16:33, he says “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world”.
Personal Worship Option:
Dear Jesus, stay with us so that our hearts will not be troubled. Increase our trust in you and in your Word. Give us patience in hard times and gratitude when things go well. Amen.
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