Let not your heart be troubled. Our hearts automatically become troubled. We have been in the state of worry for minutes before we acknowledge it. Very quickly we proceed deep into the mire of being troubled. So be on guard for troubled waters in your heart. When you perceive a small ripple of concern, remind yourself that you trust in the true and living God. Remind yourself that Jesus Christ Himself has and is preparing a place for me. Jesus is coming back for me! Jesus is going to take me to be with Him for all eternity. So trouble, you’re not welcome in my life. Trouble, you are so temporary, and my relationship with God is eternal.
Trust Jesus for salvation for He is the only way, and trust in Him alone.
Trust Jesus to walk with you and answer your prayers. Trust Jesus to do greater works than Christ.
Because we have this relationship and we love God, verse 15 tells us we will keep His commandments. To help us keep His ways God is sending us a Comforter, The Holy Spirit of God. This Comforter will abide in us! This is our real power to break free from a troubled heart. We are troubled more when we live a disobedient life, for we know the blessings of God and our prayers are hindered.
John continues and explains that if we really love God not only do we desire to keep His commandments but also His Word, verses 23, 24.
We need to believe in Christ, rely on His Word, trust in His Spirit, and rest in His peace. In these elements of Christ we find the ability to not let our hearts be troubled. In this power we find strength not to let our hearts be afraid. Think on these gifts from God to enable us to walk with Him. Ask yourself if you are allowing the full benefits of Christ and salvation to captivate your life.
You and I as believers have power to be a disciple of Christ. Are you willing to be all in and watch God work? Today surrender every trouble, every fear, every disobedient action to His commandments and His Word. The Spirit of God will take over for you, and God will be able to do greater things.
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