Today I experienced a troubled heart. Not for trouble I am personally experiencing, but because someone I love is troubled. Often it seems easier to endure my own difficulty that to watch someone else walk through theirs. After the initial impact, I prayed and I turned to scripture. Jesus' words in John 14:27 often comfort me – My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you…… Some days the world can pile us so high with trouble that our knees threaten to buckle under the burden, then a strange strength arrives unannounced and we stand. Wisdom and discernment begin to flow and eventually the Lord’s peace governs our heart, even under the weight of the burden, once again. All of this is the work of the Holy Spirit, our constant companion. When we can’t tell truth from lies, the Spirit of Truth will discern. When our path is clear but looks too steep or rocky, the Holy Spirit encourages us forward. When we feel exhausted and alone, we remember David’s words – Where can I go from your Spirit? - and find ourselves in the company of Three – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We are among holy friends, holy counselors, holy wisdom, holy healing and holy power from the throne of God in the form of the Holy Spirit. Fellowship in the Spirit can sustain us through what otherwise would seem impossible.
Guzik writes -- Even though there was good reason why their hearts might be troubled, Jesus tells the disciples to challenge their troubled hearts with faith in the Father and the Son. They did not have to give into the emotions of fear and despair - they really could... let not your hearts be troubled.
Do you need help today? The Helper is already present. He is with you and is reaching to help. He has been sent by the Father in the Name of Jesus. What could have more power? He has proceeded from the Father and the Son and remains in constant contact with all who have simple faith in the life, death and resurrection of the Lord.
Do not let your heart be troubled. Neither let it be afraid. God is with you.
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