Is Your Heart Troubled?

John 14:25-27
All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Some years ago, Tim had to have a heart valve replaced. Even though he was the one with a physical ailment, my heart was troubled, while at the same time thankful. Troubled because we had to go through surgery involving the organ that kept him alive and thankful the doctors had discovered the issue in time to correct it. Praise God, the surgery went well and every check-up since has been excellent. Yet, returning each year for the doctor to take a look brings me a bit of anxiety, but Jesus’ peace covers me.

At the rate of speed life changes and everyday expectations shift, fear rears its ugly head. And I do mean ugly. When Jesus shared his future with His disciples, he knew he had to prepare them for change, sorrow, verbal attacks, and outright anguish. In His wisdom and truth, He assured them the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, would dwell with them and teach and guide them. Jesus left His peace with them. He asked them not to allow their hearts to be troubled, but to be at peace.

We have this promise today as followers and believers in Jesus. His peace passes any understanding I have and creates a calm and trustworthy hope as I maneuver through this world. I have to choose His peace and allow it to work in me by trusting Jesus.

No one said life would be easy, but with Jesus it’s a whole lot better.

Seek His peace.