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John 14:1-4   “Do not let your hearts be distressed.^[a] You believe in God;^[b] believe also in me. ² There are many dwelling places^[c] in my Father’s house.^[d] Otherwise, I would have told you, because^[e] I am going away to make ready^[f] a place for you.^[g] 3 And if I go and make ready^[h] a place for you, I will come again and take you^[i] to be with me,^[j] so that where I am you may be too. ⁴ And you know the way where I am going.

I am going to dwell in John 14 for a few days. This chapter is so rich with hope and direction that I cannot resist it. Here Jesus is speaking to his disciples about the future they have with Him.  Many mansions, here more accurately translated dwelling places, reminds me of Noah’s Ark where each set of animals had their own space. Bigger animals, bigger space, smaller animals, smaller space, each according to their needs.  Here Jesus says He is preparing a perfect place for you and me. Whether that is a private space, or a family dwelling is not the issue, it will be exactly what we need.

Next, I notice that Jesus tells them, they know how to get to this place He is preparing. He has spent three years showing them the way to the Father. All they need to do is follow His teaching and obey His commands. Believe in faith, obey in faith, and wait in faith, knowing He is faithful to all His promises.

My question today is, am I believing, obeying and waiting with the assurance that there is a perfect dwelling place awaiting me with the Father, Son and Holy spirit. A place where all my questions will be answered, all my needs, physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional will be met and I will never have to worry about being evicted! 😊

Father, I want to see You in all Your glory and dwell with You forever. I do know the way. Help me to surrender to that way and believe in all You have done and have prepared for me. Help me when the enemy tries to tell me that I am not worthy, and this promise is too good to be true. Help me to stand firm in my faith and obedience and to stay on the path that You have made plain in Your Word! I love You!