4. How to Follow Jesus Without Clarity | John Ortberg
Apr 10, 2025
Reflect on your heart's state as daily stress contrasts with the inner peace Jesus offers. Embrace uncertainty by trusting in His promise of a place in the Father’s estate. Discover home in the relationship with God, even when doubt arises, as exemplified by Thomas. Learn that you don’t need a map but rather a guide in Jesus. When troubles arise, take a moment to pause, listen, and choose to do the next right thing.
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Reflect on Trouble and Peace
Reflect on how much trouble and peace you experience daily.
Consider what you can learn from these reflections.
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Inner Peace through Presence
Jesus offers inner peace, not through perfect circumstances, but through His presence.
This inner peace is not a distraction or pacification, but a deep, abiding sense of calm.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Everyday Troubles
John Ortberg shares how easily his heart is troubled by everyday occurrences like neighborhood noise.
He also mentions getting stuck at a traffic light, highlighting the pervasiveness of daily stressors.
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In this deeply personal message, we’re invited to reflect on the state of our hearts—how troubled or peaceful we feel—and to consider Jesus’ words: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled.” Speaking from the edge of the Pacific Ocean, John draws a powerful contrast between the noise and stress of daily life and the inner peace that Jesus offers—not through distraction or perfect circumstances, but through His presence. Through stories of Thomas’ doubt, Jesus’ promise of home with the Father, and our desire for certainty, we’re reminded that we aren’t given a map—we’re given a guide. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and we already know enough to follow Him today. So when trouble rises, we pause, listen, and choose to do the next right thing with Him.
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