Putting Us At Ease

"Do not let your hearts be troubled of afraid." (Jn 14:27). As Jesus prepares to leave his Apostles, like any good friend, or parent, he assures them "not to worry; everything will work out and be fine."  It seems the last thing he wants is for them to be afraid, uneasy, unsure, uncertain, worried, and anxious.  He GIVES them peace, (doesn't just offer it)  not a peace based on wealth or comfort, as the world gives it, but a peace that comes from the Holy Spirit.  He mentions the Advocate, the Holy Spirit 5 times during his "Priestly Prayer" (Jn 17) and certainly at Pentecost, they finally understood what he meant, and began to live and preach boldly.  Their days of hiding in the upper room were over.  The peace that Jesus promised was theirs for sure.
As we take time on this Sabbath, this Day Of Rest, may we sink our teeth into these promises of Jesus, and ask the Holy Spirit to free us from worry, anxiety and fear, and put us fully at ease.
Bro. Rene