Follow the Way: From Troubled Hearts to Steady Faith
by Bart Denny Central text: John 14:1–7 (NIV) There are moments when life feels steady, and there are moments when it doesn’t. In John 14, we’re listening in on Jesus’ words to His disciples in the Upper Room on the night before the cross. Judas has walked out to betray Him. Peter has just been told he will deny Him before morning. The mood has shifted. Fear is rising. Uncertainty is thick in the air. And right into that moment Jesus says: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” (John 14:1, NIV). That’s not a sentimental quote for calm days. That’s Jesus forming disciples for what’s coming. When You Can’t See What’s Next If I’m honest, I like knowing what’s next. Don’t you? I like plans and timelines. Clarity. I like to look at a situation and say, “Here’s the problem—and here’s how we get from point A to point B.” That probably comes from the many years I spent in the Navy. In the armed forces, you don’t just wing it. You brief the plan. You run the checklist. You tal...