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A Prepared Place These are among the most comforting words in all of Scripture; from Jesus' own lips, we receive the promise of His return. As the heavenly Bridegroom has preceded the bride, Jesus has faithfully and lovingly prepared an eternal place for us. In this text Jesus tells us of a peace, a place,and a promise. He begins with a comforting exhortation: do not be troubled; be at peace. Our peace is based on our belief in God's love for us in Jesus Christ. We know that He is trustworthy and that provides us with a foundation of peace upon which to build our lives. Second, Jesus speaks of a place. He has promised to prepare for us a place where we will have eternal fellowship with Him. Finally, we have His personal promise that He is returning for us. Think of it! His personal signature is on our salvation; because we have received Him, He is coming to receive us! In this text Jesus tells us of a peace, a place,and a promise. He begins with a comforting exhortation: do not be troubled; be at peace. Our peace is based on our belief in God's love for us in Jesus Christ. We know that He is trustworthy and that provides us with a foundation of peace upon which to build our lives. Second, Jesus speaks of a place. He has promised to prepare for us a place where we will have eternal fellowship with Him. Finally, we have His personal promise that He is returning for us. Think of it! His personal signature is on our salvation; because we have received Him, He is coming to receive us!