-November 16, 2023-
Good morning beloved, happy Thursday,
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
(John 16:33).
There was tribulation in the days of Jesus; there was tribulation in the days of the apostles and the early church; and there has been tribulation in the world ever since. Jesus wanted His disciples to know what to expect. There was opposition, persecution, and other forms of tribulation.
Jesus told His followers, “…in Me you may peace.” Paul wrote to the Philippians 4:6, “and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” This same peace comes to us when we pray to the Lord and thank Him. Peace cures anxiety.
God’s way is not the easy way, but it is the best way. Tribulation will come our way, but we have peace both day and night. We can try to avoid pain, suffering, and sorrow, but we can’t, and even if we could, it would not be good for us. We just would not grow. I love the bumper sticker that says,”Know Jesus, know peace; no Jesus, no peace.”
Have a blessed day of peace no matter what the circumstances are. Stay safe and healthy.
Peace carries us through, calming the heart,
Dean
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