Children are taught basic facts as they begin their education. The first letter of the alphabet is A. The primary colors are red, blue and yellow. One plus one is two. The basics are an important foundation for our education.

At the Last Supper, Jesus shared such a basic fact: “Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me” (John 14:1 CSB).

Read that again:

· Don’t let your heart be troubled.

· Believe in God.

· Believe in Jesus.

If there are earthquakes, fires, storms and countless natural disasters, don’t let your heart be troubled. If you strongly disagree with a political leader or platform, don’t let your heart be troubled. If the world seems to be in chaos, don’t let your heart be troubled.

Believe in God. God created this world. God directs the “king’s heart” (Proverbs 21:1). God controls the clouds (Job 37:15).

Believe in Jesus. Jesus calms storms (Mark 4:39). Jesus heals. Jesus conquered death.

Faith is simple. It is not complicated. It should be childlike (Matthew 18:3).

We make it complex. We take on worry.

Ask yourself if you are troubled. Ask God to reveal areas where you lack faith.

Child of God, don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe in Jesus.



By LaRaine Rice