John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 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.”
We all face things… trials and tough times that put us to the test.
Some trials can be extremely difficult and feel like they last a very long time. Others can be short-lived and easy to get through.
Either way, it takes fortitude and perseverance to get through them.
What’s even better, though, is the promise that Jesus made in the verse above.
Some might look at that verse and ask where the promise is. A promise that we will have tribulation?
No, a promise of peace, due to Jesus already having overcome the world!
You might ask how Jesus overcoming the world helps us. So, let’s talk about that.
Jesus faced every kind of temptation and tribulation possible while He was here on earth, including death. But He overcame every one of them in victory. Yes, He even overcame death.
What Jesus was referring to when He spoke these words is that if we are “in Him”, we already have what we need to also overcome the world.
And He promised us peace.
John 14:27 (NKJV) 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
What we need to understand in this is that Jesus did what he did 100% by the power of the Holy Spirit.
We may tend to look at Jesus and say, “but He was God in the flesh, so He could do anything”. While He may very well have been God in the flesh, it’s “the flesh” that we need to pay attention to.
When Jesus came to earth, He left His God attributes behind so that He could walk here as a human being, seeing, feeling and experiencing everything that we experience.
Everything that He accomplished here was done by the power of the Holy Spirit, whom He had received when John baptized Him. Yes, the very same Holy Spirit that we receive as children of God.
This is why it’s so important for us to draw near to Him and build our relationship as strong as we possibly can, learning to listen for the Holy Spirit every minute of every day, letting Him teach us and lead us.
As we do this, we will begin to understand what Jesus was talking about when He said, “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world“.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ! 