These things have I spoken unto us that we might have peace. In the world we shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33.
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In Christianity, the instant we are born into the family of God, we are set at loggerheads with the devil and his forces of darkness. This enmity is further intensified, when we make up our minds to serve God. Not overlooking the trials for the sake of the gospel, these perils all contribute to the tribulations of the servant of God. As a result, our Lord Jesus being the good master that he is also grants us a similar allowance in the form of his peace.
This very assurance of his peace connotes a life of trials even as we work for him. This might not give us the peace that we want but it gives us the peace that we need. It does not assure us that we will never face hardship but that we will be kept even in those times that in the end all things will work together for our good (Rom. 8:28)
LIFE APPLICATION
Expect tribulation as a believer but also expect the Lord to keep you in such times.
PRAYER
Thank you Father, for your peace that guards my heart and mind.