John 14:2-3

John 14:2-3 In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

Three points:

1. House

The Father must have a huge house, for in it are many, many staying places. Many think this is heaven itself instead of a separate house. These "mansions" may be like apartments, rooms, or mansions. Whatever they are, there is plenty of room for all.

2. I go...and prepare

The Lord Jesus isn't sitting around. He is working--preparing, getting things ready for us.

3. I will come...you

Even though it has been close to 2000 years, since he left, he will come back. It would a waste of his time, it he left and prepared these living quarters but didn't come back for the people who would live in them. Let us comfort ourselves.

Revelation 22:20

Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

Three points:

1. He

Jesus is speaking here. He is a truthful witness. Our definition of quick is surely different than His, but time's definition is by His dictionary, not ours. His coming is not far away; we must always be ready.

2. Amen

John says, "I agree, Lord." Do we have the attitude, "Your will be done?"

3. Even

No matter how soon he comes; no matter that He says that He is coming soon; it is never soon enough. Our world is a wreck--difficult problems--and the world's leaders and scientists are not and cannot solve them. These will be solved when Jesus returns. Are we doing things His way now? He has given us His rules. Let us encourage one another.

Romans 8:35

Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Three points:

1. Love of Christ

Love--a love of giving, looking out for the best of others, caring for others perhaps more than yourself.

2. Separate

Separating--a pulling apart. Can any person separate us from God's love? Things might be rough. People may abuse us, use us, or hurt us. We might have a horrible accident or some other catastrophe. Remember God has not forsaken you.

3. Things

Things cannot separate us from God's love either, not tribulation (affliction, pressure, or hardship), distress (calamity)persecution, famine (hunger), nakedness (poverty), peril (danger), or sword (death).