My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? John 14:2
John was one of Jesus’ closest friends. He and Peter were recognized as the leaders of the twelve disciples. His gospel focus was Jesus’ deity, not the miracles He did, but the things He said about His Father and His eternal Home.
Jesus has celebrated His final Passover meal on earth. He has shared His fate with His friends. They are confused, frightened and humanly driven to redirect destiny. God knows best, but it takes a lot of faith to rest easy! Chapter 14 is the comfort chapter. Jesus Himself gently tells that intimate circle, “Don’t be troubled. Stay the course.” The questions continue on and on…..Jesus meets each fear with Good News!
This passage is one of the most beloved in the entire Bible and often quoted as those we love walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Jesus, Son of man, the carpenter that worked beside His earthly father building homes, is the Master Builder, Son of God that is leaving to build a perfect place in Heaven for those who believe and follow.
These are Jesus’ words. He has a place ready, custom designed for those He chose to die for. What makes this home so wonderful? It is built by love.
Have a lovely day,
Gretchen