Troubles and Trust

N.T.#769 "Troubles and Trust"

April 6, 2026 

John 13-Part 11

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. (verse 1)

LET IT GLOW

I'm worried sick about this situation. How in the world is it going to resolve or turn out?

Friend, are you troubled?  Are things on your mind churning throughout the day and steals your sleep at night? I hear ya.  As Christians, we may use different terms for it like concern, burden, lack of peace.

Apparently, the disciples' hearts were troubled at the news Jesus gave them, which His leaving them. (13:33)

In the Greek language, troubled means to stir or agitate (disturb).

Here are some important things Jesus was telling His disciples to not be troubled by His going away. Had the guys caused such an offense that the Lord must separate Himself from them? Had they been disloyal? 

We can see what Jesus' purpose in leaving them-provide eternal life for those who believe in Him, to take away our sins through forgiveness?

What words of comfort did the Lord offer?

Believe in God and believe in Him (Jesus). 

Place our full trust in Jesus, just as we trust in our Father God. They are unified, sharing the same divine nature and same divine purpose. Jesus is God who came in the flesh. 

LET IT GROW 

Swindoll gives us 6 truths that are found here which offer our troubled hearts:

1. Personal faith in a personal Lord brings personal relief. (verse 1)
2. Our long-term future is secure. (verses 2-3)
3. The sovereign hand of God is at work in each believer's life. (verses 8-11)
4. Greater results occur when we pray in Jesus' name and for the Father's glory. (verses 12-14)
5. We are not alone; we have been given an indwelling Helper. (verses 15-17)
6. We are inseparably linked to Christ. (verses 18-21)

Jesus' prescription for peace is faith. Faith in God's love, will, purpose, and our Lord's presence, enables us to be victorious over every trial. (Herschel H. Hobbs)

I don't know about you, but I needed to hear this. We are either coming out o troubles, going into troubles, or in them right now. That is life. How are we going to respond? Faith or worry? It's a choice.

LET IT GO 

Jesus, You are so trustworthy. 

Hep us lay down our burdens and trust You with them.

Glory to God! You will work it out in Your way and timing.