John 16:33 (ESV)
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have
peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome
the world.
In this world we will face all kinds of obstacles, trials
and tribulations and we should be wary of any doctrines or teachings that say
we shouldn’t have to face these things. Why? Because the Lord said we will have
tribulations. So the encouragement He is giving is simply this: You’re going to
face trials, but GOD is greater than any problem you will face in this world!
As problems present themselves, we should face them in
the power of God and overcome them with Him -– because every problem is an
opportunity to exhibit the love and power of God in our lives. And it’s often
through these situations that the world gets our true testimony as believers in
Him!
So, lift up your head, and don’t expect “no
obstacles" in this life. Continue looking up, and be filled with His joy,
because the Lord has already overcome this world and our problems, and we will
experience that when we simply give them over to Him!
Dear Lord, we praise You that we can face the tribulations
along the way because You already conquered them. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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