“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.” John 14:3 - (NASB)
The Gospel of John give us an account of what Jesus said to His disciples at their observance of Passover Seder. We believe that Jesus' words in John 13-17 were spoken before they went out to the garden where Jesus was arrested. Many promises were given at this time and much encouragement was offered because Jesus knew they would need it. Judas was planning a betrayal for a bounty. Peter was soon going to deny that he even knew Jesus and he was going to do it three times. Most of the rest would run for their lives and hide in fear. We believe the promises and encouragement are intended for all who have believed in Jesus as Savior and Lord. Our verse today has four promises, or maybe we might say, four parts to one promise. Jesus promises to prepare a place for us. Jesus promises that He will come again. Jesus promises that He will take us to Himself. Jesus promises that we will be where Jesus is and that is for all eternity. A place prepared, He comes again to gather His believers to have them with Him for the rest of time without end. Let these promises be front and center today as we each attend to our responsibilities and duties.
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