Jesus said what to do if you experience a crisis

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”  (John 14:1 NIV)

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus gives some important instructions to His disciples shortly before He is to be crucified. He knows they are about to experience a huge crisis. Their leader is about to be arrested, publicly tortured, placed on a cross, die and be buried! They are about to be scattered and everything they have been taught is about to be tested.

Maintain control!

Jesus tells them to do two important things. First, not to panic (Do not let not your hearts be troubled), and secondly, to believe in Him (You believe in God; believe also in Me.”

Trust in God's Word!

You trust in God by putting your trust in His written Word because God and his Word are the same. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NIV)

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12 NIV)

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matt. 7:24 NIV)