MARY ADGER

Promise

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3

It is necessary to read John 14:1-3 to really grasp what Jesus is saying.

1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 14:1-3

Jesus offers words of comfort in the way of an instruction. Actually, “Let not your heart be troubled” is more of a stated command. It is spoken with power and authority – the command gives believers assurance of future hopes.

Next Jesus tells His followers, “If you believe in God, you have to believe in Me.” He speaks the words of life.

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
John 6:63

Jesus is having a series of final conversations (John 14) with those taking over after His death. He anticipates grief, sadness, and confusion among His followers.

Jesus was Master Teacher to His Disciples/Apostles. Now Jesus is faced with the task of – ushering others into transitional roles of leadership – without Him in the picture.

Jesus gives His followers great hope that clings to their spirits. He knows they will get death threats, and even lose their lives for the Gospel’s sake.

Jesus heart is heavy as He instructs. He knows the trouble His Disciples/ Apostles will encounter. He makes an “Unfailing Promise” – I will not leave you comfortless! John 14:16-18

Pick Out the Promises

12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. John 14:12-21

And the Lord Says

Soon and very soon you shall meet the “King of Glory”.

You shall forget ALL of your precious tears shed. ALL your crying shall be forgotten. ALL hurt and rejection shall be forgotten. Everything stolen by the enemy shall be restored. Proverbs 6: 30-31

Pick up your cross and follow Me. This is a command demanding action – if you stand still nothing will happen.

Make mistakes – but keep moving until you know the path is one I have chosen.

Joseph was a natural-born leader. His brothers wanted him to believe he was his father’s little sissy. Joseph’s dreams were bigger and greater – than his enemies thoughts and plots against him. Genesis 37

The ugly duckling was not really ugly at all – he was just hanging with the wrong crowd. 1 John 4:2-4

Your biggest critics will often be those closely involved in your life.

Don’t despise ill-willed people. Move from around them so your wings will have room to grow. Be aware of the dream stealers.

21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. Proverbs 25:21-22

When the enemy tried to kill and leave you for dead – I found things for you to do in your desert place. 1 Samuel 22

A man lying down can do many things – he can look up and see his help coming. Job 42

A proud man looks ahead and tries to beat the odds. Proverbs 6:16-19

When a man looks up he can see the stars to give light. A man looking up can see the Host of Heaven. A man that looks up knows how to bow his knees which will bring him up. Luke 21:27-28

See YOUR victory and walk as such. A man without a cause will soon lose his way.

If a man looses his/her a job – that does not mean they are abandoned. But if one looses their way – a pit awaits.

If the community does not celebrate your accomplishments – know your rewards are great in Heaven. Luke 6:22-23

Will a man rob God? I have robbed you of nothing. I have given you very precious promises in My Word until I return. My letter to My followers in Christ.

Peace Out,