John 16:33 NKJV
“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.”
On some days, the sun shines brightly as we journey on. On other days, clouds of pain and tribulation seem to follow us. As long as we are in this world, many hardships and perplexing circumstances may confront us, but the Lord rescues us from them all (Psalm 34:19).
Don’t lose hope, dear child of God. He wants to give us His peace. This peace is not a magical formula that promises to make our problems disappear. It is the peace that surpasses understanding, the kind that removes our worry and anxiety. According to Philippians 4:7 AMP, “And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. Imagine being in the middle of a storm. Large waves crash around you, and thunder roars, but your heart is calm – in Him.
How can we experience this peace? Isaiah 26:3 AMP has the answer. “You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].” Perfect and constant peace can be yours – trust in Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
You are more than an overcomer in Christ! Hold on to Romans 8:37 AMP, “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]”.
