Faith and Failure

John 14 is one of those chapters I find myself coming to again and again. Jesus’ words are just so full of comfort:

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me.” (v.1)

But that verse does not stand alone—neither does the chapter. It is part of a bigger conversation, in which Jesus spoke those specific words in reply to something Peter said. Look at what comes just before those words of comfort:

“Simon Peter said unto Him, Lord, whither goest Thou?

Jesus answered him, Whi...