Stability During Trials

Prophecy produces stability during trials. In John 14, Jesus is about to leave. The disciples have been walking with Him for three years; they’re now going to be left alone. Their question is, how will we make it? Jesus says in these well known, well preached, well-worn pages; “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also” (vv. 1–3). He says, “Let not your heart be troubled.” Prophecy produces calm in the midst of a storm. In fact, He goes on to tell us He’s going to send a Comforter to take care of us while He’s away.

So what does God want us to do with this information? First Thessalonians 4:18 tells us, “Comfort one another with these words.” You see, the point of prophecy is to produce encouragement. It gives hope.

We’ve made earth too big. We’ve made Satan too big. We’ve made people too big. And they all ruin our day. Prefer heaven and you’ll be okay on earth. It’s a perspective thing that gives calm in the midst of chaos, difficulty and trials and the like.