John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.
I talk to many Christians and one thing they all have in common is problems. Over the past years those who say they carry the faith message have put down those who have problems and portrayed them as having little faith. Just the opposite is true. Those who have problems have great faith and those who tell you they don’t have problems are not telling the truth.
I get the honor of helping many Christians who think they are deserted because they have problems and think that maybe they are being punished by God for their mistakes. Many are about to give up because they don’t understand the real truth of the gospel. Many who should be helping them are condemning them for not having the faith to solve their problems. We all have problems and there is one answer for all of us: His name is Jesus.
Jesus said in the verse above that we would have tribulation in this world but to be of good cheer for he has overcome the world. There is confusion and chaos in the world and that is where the problem lies. Jesus said that “in me” you might have peace. There is only one place in this world to find peace and that is in the arms of your savior. So while the world continues in darkness we have a sure shelter: A hiding place from the storm. We have an eternal place of safety and that place is Jesus.
Proverbs 18:10 says: The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Now if the righteous never have problems why would they need to seek safety in a strong tower?
Psalm 34: 17-19 says it this way:
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Yes we have problems but we have a God who delivers us. There is another thing to consider. It’s time we understand that our kingdom is not of this world. We have an everlasting kingdom that is coming and being established on this planet and when it’s in its fullness then all things will change. Until then we will face problems and persecution and difficulties but we can be of good cheer for Jesus overcame the world. We can overcome too as long as we stay in him and not in the world. We can cheer up even when things are dark because we know that we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken.
We do not look for peace in the world but in the eyes of the Prince of Peace. It’s in him that we find our hope and peace and comfort. Why would Jesus tell us that he was sending the Holy Spirit and called him the comforter? Why would his name be Comforter if we didn't need comforting?
So relax my brothers and sisters and rest in him. Father knows we are in a dark world. He put us here to be the light in the darkness. A candle has but one job and that is to burn brightly. Light does not stare into darkness and worry. Light shines and darkness flees. All the darkness in the world cannot put out the smallest candle. The smallest candle can bring light into the darkest hell. So let’s find our peace in him and stop looking at the darkness. Start looking into the eyes of the one who loved you so much that he gave his life for you.
If you are in tribulation and despair please call on your savior. He will deliver you if you will just ask him to. There is only one name in all of heaven and earth by which your salvation will come. His name is Jesus.
Don’t forget: Problems are temporary: Jesus is eternal!
I hope you are encouraged by these words. If you need prayer or if we can help in any way please contact us by the web address listed below.
Until next time,
Grow Rich in His Grace,
I love you all,
michael
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