John

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 This is a real turn of events as in the two most recent Verses of the Day (John 14:1 and John 14:27) Jesus said Do not let your hearts be troubled while here He says In this world you will have trouble. Then He says But take heart! Why?…

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Once again, in the same chapter as it comes to a close, we have Do not let your hearts be troubled. This time He adds and do not be afraid. However, He prefaces that with Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I…

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in Me. John 14:1 I have to tell you I really like this verse, but to look at it alone somewhat confuses me. After all, when I read Do not let your hearts be troubled I have to ask is this a message for me or any reader or is it about something specific? Turns out I am not the only one and the problem is caused (somewhat)…

He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them. John 12:40 If you look at this verse in your Bible it will likely have a footnote symbol at the end of it. When you look at the footnote it will tell you it is from Isaiah 6:10. Now I don’t know about you, but I am curious enough to want to see…

41 I do not accept glory from human beings, 42 but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. 43 I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not accept Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. 44 How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? John…