Ephesians 5:1
August 26, 2024
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING – 26 AUGUST
August 26, 2024
THE 26th OF AUGUST
JESUS IS PREPARING A PLACE WHERE WE CAN BE WITH HIM FOREVER
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” – John 14:1-2
Jesus offered comfort to His disciples after some unsettling events. In the previous chapter, He revealed Judas as a betrayer and told Peter that he would deny Him. These revelations likely troubled the disciples, so the Lord shared an important truth with them—and with us. It is our choice not to let our hearts be troubled, no matter what we face. The thoughts we allow to occupy our minds can lead us to joy or sadness, courage or fear, trust or doubt.
We can avoid despair by trusting that our Lord is more than capable of solving our problems and guiding us through difficult times. We also have a powerful reason to remain at peace: Jesus is preparing a special place for each of us in His Father’s heavenly home. He knows our true desires and understands what we are uniquely suited for. The place He is preparing is perfectly tailored to our personalities and longings. We will spend eternity in the best possible home, in the most perfect location—heaven—enjoying His presence forever.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
My beloved Jesus, even as You approached Your sacrifice for our sins, You chose to encourage, love, and bless those who followed You. You embody true, unconditional love. Thank You for everything You have done for me and for helping me realize that I can choose not to be troubled by my circumstances, but instead trust in You and focus on the perfect home You are preparing for me in heaven, where I will enjoy Your presence for all eternity. With all my heart, I thank You. Amen
