Believe
The Cure for a Troubled Heart
SCRIPTURE:
John 14:1 CSB - "Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
OBSERVATION:
What is the cure for a troubled heart? Jesus gives us the answer—believe in Me.
The Greek word for believe means: To think to be true, to be persuaded of, to credit, to place confidence in.
All of these definitions are what Jesus said:
He gives us the greatest assurance in the verses that follow:
John 14:2-4 CSB - "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? "If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also. "You know the way to where I am going."
If Jesus says something, He will do it—He is NOT a liar—never has been, never will be. We can take Paul’s words to heart.
Philippians 1:6 CSB - I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Today, if you are struggling with a troubled heart, it may be that you do not believe.
APPLICATION:
What is the cure?
John 14:6 CSB - Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Even Thomas, one of His disciples, struggled with doubt—a troubled heart. He became known as “Doubting Thomas” and is famous for what he said to Jesus after His resurrection:
John 20:24-29 CSB - But Thomas (called "Twin"), one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples were telling him, "We've seen the Lord! " But he said to them, “If I don't see the mark of the nails in his hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe." A week later his disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and look at my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Don't be faithless, but believe." Thomas responded to him, "My Lord and my God! " Jesus said, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."
These are some of the final words recorded in the Gospel of John. Why? Because the Holy Spirit knew we would struggle as Thomas did.
Let Jesus’ words comfort you today. He gives us three promises to hold onto:
John 14:1 CSB - "Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
OBSERVATION:
What is the cure for a troubled heart? Jesus gives us the answer—believe in Me.
The Greek word for believe means: To think to be true, to be persuaded of, to credit, to place confidence in.
All of these definitions are what Jesus said:
- Let your mind dwell in the truth.
- Be persuaded—convinced of who He is and what He has said.
- Give Him credit—He has never failed, nor will He.
- Have confidence in Jesus—trust Him.
He gives us the greatest assurance in the verses that follow:
John 14:2-4 CSB - "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? "If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also. "You know the way to where I am going."
If Jesus says something, He will do it—He is NOT a liar—never has been, never will be. We can take Paul’s words to heart.
Philippians 1:6 CSB - I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Today, if you are struggling with a troubled heart, it may be that you do not believe.
APPLICATION:
What is the cure?
John 14:6 CSB - Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Even Thomas, one of His disciples, struggled with doubt—a troubled heart. He became known as “Doubting Thomas” and is famous for what he said to Jesus after His resurrection:
John 20:24-29 CSB - But Thomas (called "Twin"), one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples were telling him, "We've seen the Lord! " But he said to them, “If I don't see the mark of the nails in his hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe." A week later his disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and look at my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Don't be faithless, but believe." Thomas responded to him, "My Lord and my God! " Jesus said, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."
These are some of the final words recorded in the Gospel of John. Why? Because the Holy Spirit knew we would struggle as Thomas did.
Let Jesus’ words comfort you today. He gives us three promises to hold onto:
- I Am the Way – Are you feeling lost today, seeking direction? Has it led you to doubt? Believe in Jesus. Trust Him—He is faithful.
- I Am the Truth – Are you struggling to find truth in a world full of lies? Jesus is the truth—there is no lie in Him. Believe in Jesus. Trust Him—He is faithful.
- I Am the Life – Have you lost your sense of purpose? Jesus is the source of eternal, abundant life. Believe in Jesus. Trust Him—He is faithful.
Without the way there is no going; without the truth there is no knowing; without the life there is no living. I am the way which thou must follow; the truth in which thou must believe; the life for which thou must hope. – F.F. Bruce.
Trust Jesus today—He is the way, the truth, and the life. All the answers we seek are in Him, including eternal life.
PRAYER:
Thank You, Jesus, that You are the way, the truth, and the life. I can trust You and believe You will do what You say because You are faithful. As I walk with You in faith, may others see You in me so they, too, might believe.
PRAYER:
Thank You, Jesus, that You are the way, the truth, and the life. I can trust You and believe You will do what You say because You are faithful. As I walk with You in faith, may others see You in me so they, too, might believe.
When fear and doubt arise, choose to believe—Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and He is always faithful.
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