Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. (John 14:23)

When Jesus spoke of the Father's house He was referring to Himself. God the Father dwells in His fullness in Christ. Christ is the only true and eternal House of God. Christ is not bringing us to beautiful homes in Heaven, He is bringing us to rest in the Father. It is the same rest Jesus enjoys—God resting in Him and He in God.

In the Gospel of John there are several verses pertaining to the spiritual fulfillment of the Jewish feast of Tabernacles. In these verses the Lord Jesus describes His relationship to the Father and His ultimate purpose for those who believe in Him.

The passages from John speak of the transition that has occurred since the Lord Jesus left the world as a fellow Human and now is reappearing in the saints, bringing them into oneness with Himself in the Father.

All other redemptive experiences are means to this end—the perfect union of the believer with God through Christ.

God's motive in bringing about such union is love. Love is central. When we understand the surpassing love Christ has for each person who believes in Him we can understand everything else in the Scriptures and in the creation.

Love is the reason behind what is taking place in our lives. We shall come to know that better after a while.

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1)

Jesus had just informed His disciples that He was leaving them and going somewhere. They could not follow Him just then but they would follow Him afterwards.

Peter probably spoke for them all when he exclaimed, "Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake" (John 13:37).

Jesus recognized their concern, "Let not your heart be troubled concerning the fact I am leaving you for a season."

Jesus was speaking to Jewish men who believed in God. Most people on the earth believe in God in their heart. Only a foolish individual will claim there is no God.

The issue is Jesus. Is He the One? Are we going to transfer the trust we have in God to Christ?

Jesus said, "You believe in God. Now transfer that belief and trust to me."

Most of us Christians are upset about one thing or another. We have many doubts, dreads, fears, worries, disturbing conditions. If we had any idea of the intensity and constancy of the love the ever-watchful Jesus has for us we would throw off every concern.

After all, He can summon twelve legions of powerful angelic warriors at will!

Don't worry, Jesus really loves you and cares for you.

To be continued.