Good morning,
John 14 is a book of comfort. We learn about our new home, the relationship between Jesus and God the Father, that believers can do the works that Christ did, the promise of the Comforter, and sweet peace for believers.
Christ tells of His return (14:1-6)
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 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.3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
The chapter opens with words of comfort. “Let not your heart be troubled…” Why? Because Jesus is going to prepare a place for us. He then promises to come back for them. Also, where He lives, they would also live. Then He tells them that He is the way, truth, and life.
This portion of Scripture is associated with our heavenly mansion. But is that really the most important lesson?
Jesus would soon die for the sins of all mankind. Those who trust Christ by faith will have their sin debt paid. They will have eternal life waiting for them. And they will have the privilege to spend all of eternity with the one who bought their pardon on the cross.
The key lesson is that all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ will spent eternity with their Savior. It will be a personal relationship. We will see Him face to face. We will speak to Him, ask Him questions, and be taught by Him.
That is true comfort.
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001
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