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John 14 1 “ Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” John 14 1 “ Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Troubled by... Jesus leaving/dying Change Talk of failure and betrayal Doubt LossDangerDeat h RebukeGuilt

John 14 1 “ Do not let your hearts be troubled.” John 14 1 “ Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Encouragement to stop hearts from being troubled Must be something we can do about anxiety But what? “let” Resisting - Preventing

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” 2 Corinthians 4 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. “let”Resisting - Preventing....

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” 2 Corinthians 4 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; stru ck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; stru ck down, but not destroyed. Not the absence of... worryfeardoubtdisappointment “let”Resisting - Preventing....

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” 2 Corinthians 4 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed ; perplexed, but not in despair ; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned ; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed ; perplexed, but not in despair ; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned ; struck down, but not destroyed. Not the absence of... worryfeardoubtdisappointment But not submitting to Paralysis DisbeliefGiving up Bitterness “let”Resisting - Preventing....

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” Trust A decision not a feeling To hope in God rather than dwell on possibilities Amplified... “Believe, trust, adhere and rely”

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” Trusting what? All will go well? All will be pleasant? All will easy?

Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. Oswald Chambers, Run Today's Race Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. Oswald Chambers, Run Today's Race

I believe in the sun even when it isn't shining. I believe in love even when I am alone. I believe in God even when he is silent. Words found on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany after World War II. I believe in the sun even when it isn't shining. I believe in love even when I am alone. I believe in God even when he is silent. Words found on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany after World War II.

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” Jesus... Trusting what? His care His victory

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” Faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse. Philip Yancey Faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse. Philip Yancey

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room” “Plenty of room” Reason for trusting... Literally “many homes” The home of God has a home for us

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room” Reason for trusting... The home of God has a home for us Change - loss - danger - death Stability Healing Peace & joy Eternal life Will become...

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room” Reason for trusting... The home of God has a home for us Doubt - rebuke - guilt Forgiveness & purity Acceptance Certainty Will become...

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you” Jesus prepares a place... A picture of welcome and belonging? The work of the cross to deal with our sin?

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has plenty of room; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” Jesus will come for us Second coming or our death Trust for the future

John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. John 14 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. Difficulty but not submitting to... ParalysisDisbeliefGiving upBitterness To hope in God’s future rather than dwell on current possibilities Trusting Jesus for the healing of eternal life

Lord God, Grant us the faith to trust you, not only for ourselves but also for those we love. Where there are tears or hurts, fear or failure, despair or weakness: Come and reveal your love, your mercy, and your risen power. Amen. Adapted from “Prayers for the people”

Blessed are they who make the Lord their trust We will find rest in God alone; The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. Our hope comes from him. He alone is our rock and our salvation; He cares for those who trust in him, He is our fortress, We will not be shaken. Trust in the Lord with all your heart We know and rely on the love God has for us. Lean not on your own understanding; We will trust in His unfailing love; We will trust in Him at all times, My heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to you my Lord, For You have been good to me. When I am afraid, I will trust in you From Psalm 62v5-8, 40v4, 13v5-6, 56v3, Nahum 1v7, 1 John 4v16 Proverbs 3v5-7