A SECURE FUTURE

IN AN INCREASINGLY INSECURE
WORLD, PEOPLE ARE LIVING IN
TENSION AND ANXIETY
In an increasingly insecure world, people are
living in tension and anxiety. Horrific scenes
of death and destruction can be seen every
day.  However, in such troubled times, the
child of God can rest assured that our future
is always secure in God’s hands!
In John 14, the disciples of Jesus were troubled because He had
hinted that He would be leaving them soon (John 13:31-38).

Although they couldn’t grasp all that Jesus meant, what they
heard was enough to get their stress levels to rise rapidly.
In the midst of this scenario, the Lord highlighted the
following powerful facts to bring reassurance to their
troubled hearts.
•    HE WAS GOING TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR
US (JOHN 14:2)

When we take a journey, we generally like to have proper accommodation

at our destination. If not, we may even postpone our trip for another day.
How encouraging it is to know that the Lord has prepared a better place
for us! The scriptures show us that it will be something beyond our
present imagination and vision!
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God
has prepared for those who love him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9)
•    HE
IS COMING BACK FOR HIS CHILDREN
(JOHN 14:3)

The second coming of Jesus is mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible.

That’s a lot of scripture! Since Jesus has been true to all His promises so
far, we can be assured that He will be more than true to this one as well!!
When that great event takes place, He will receive us to Himself, to enjoy
His blessings forever!
Someone said, ‘We do not look for the undertaker, but for the upper taker’.
Illustration – It is said that the territory held by a famous General in
World War 2 was overrun by enemy forces. As he departed with his
soldiers, he made a promise to the people that he would come back to
liberate them soon. They held on to that promise and true to his word,
the General did return with his army to liberate the land from the
opposing forces.
If a human General could fulfill his promise so effectively, how much
more would the King of Kings do so? Are you waiting in anticipation
for the day in which the clouds will be rolled back and our Savior will
appear in all His glory?
•    HE
GIVES PEACE TO OUR TROUBLED HEARTS
(JOHN 14:27)

God has promised to give us a peace that passes all understanding.

Therefore, the Apostle Paul says, “Do not be anxious about
anything…” (Philippians 4:6). The Lord Jesus Himself told the
Disciples, “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”. (John 14:27). His peace will sustain us in the
tumultuous times ahead!
Illustration – When faced with an unbearable tragedy that
involved untimely deaths in the family, Tom Dorsey, in the midst
of heartbreak and a shattered world, penned down some lyrics
that have touched thousands of lives over the years.
Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the Light,
Take my hand, Precious Lord, lead me home.
Let’s remember that the Lord Jesus is coming back to take us to
a prepared place. Till then, His peace and grace will sustain us.