Help for Troubled Hearts
Series: The Jesus We Need to Know
Preacher: Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor
Sunday Morning
Date: 13th April 2025
Passage: John 14:1-3
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Life's challenges and troubles can leave our hearts feeling disturbed and agitated, a reality Jesus directly addresses with compassion and wisdom. He acknowledges that as humans living in a fallen world among sinners, trouble is inevitable. Our hearts - encompassing our mind, will, and emotions - often become stirred up and confused, especially when we feel alone in our struggles.Jesus provides two essential remedies for troubled hearts: faith in God and hope in His promises. Through faith, we learn to trust Him even when outcomes are uncertain and to submit to His care rather than trying to save ourselves. Through hope, we gain confidence in the eternal home He's preparing. Jesus reveals that in His Father's house there are many rooms, and He is personally preparing a place for each believer. This inheritance is imperishable and protected by God's power.The practical application involves speaking truth to ourselves about God's promises, remembering that Jesus wants us and has secured our eternal future. By focusing on our heavenly reservation, we can gain a new perspective on current struggles and find peace in knowing that Jesus has overcome the world.
