October 17th | John 14

I have preached many funeral sermons, and a text that is often read at funerals is John 14:1-3. 

“1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” 

This verse is often preached at funerals for good reason. It gives us hope in the midst of hurt, gladness in the midst of grief, and certainty in the midst of sorrow. There is much in this world that can trouble us. Loss of family or friends is the primary cause of hurt and trouble. But even in loss, we don’t have to be troubled. We can face it with joy because he has a future hope. 

We don’t have to let our hearts be troubled. Why? Because we believe in Jesus. Not only is he preparing a place for us, but this preparation comes with a promise: “I will come again.” 

What a blessed thought that in the middle of our troubles, Jesus will come again to make them right. He will end the hurt and pain. He will usher in a day where there will be no more grief, tears, or sorrow. 

If you have troubles today, put your hope in Jesus Christ. He is preparing a place of joy for you if you would believe in him and wait for his return!