So Jesus comforts His disciples by promising them of His return to receive them to Himself so that they would be with Him in the Father’s house, heaven (John 14:1-3). When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.” Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke.Īlas! Peter did not know his own heart, nor do we really know our hearts, except for one thing: Our hearts easily become troubled. Peter who was so over confident that he could not only follow Jesus, but even die with Him and for Him. When Jesus announced to His disciples that one of them would betray Him, and warned Peter that he was going to deny his Lord three times, it isn’t surprising that they were troubled. We don’t know the day and the hour of Jesus’ return (Matthew 24:36) that’s why we are told repeatedly to be watchful and ready because just any day now we will see Him face to face. As a matter of fact, Jesus spoke more frequently of His return than His death. The promise of Jesus’ return is a central element of the Gospel proclamation and a vital part of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. I often wonder how exciting that day will be when I see Jesus face to face.
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