“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” (John 14:1-7)

While working with Nari through her morning devotionals, we discussed Genesis 9 (the promise of the rainbow) and the power and impact of God’s promises. It is amazing that the rainbow – something so peaceful and consistent – it one of the best reminders we have that God always fulfills His promises. The rainbow has been a consistent presence at every rain since the promise to Noah. That is huge! Why? Because it shows us that God keeps His promises!

That’s why this passage in John 14 can be so comforting; this is a promise from Jesus. He is going to prepare a place for us and will come back to take us there. That means this is NOT the end! It means there is something different; something better. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus created the way to heaven. The mansion of mansions is waiting for us.

Be encouraged my friends! This difficult trial is not the end. Blessings to you!