“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.”
‭‭John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭ESV‬‬

What helpful and comforting words from our Lord Jesus. It’s helpful to have a reality check from Jesus and here it’s directed towards the reality that we are going to experience tribulation while we are on this earth. It’s inevitable. It’s part of living in a world that has been broken and corrupted by sin. But we can take heart because our Savior has overcome this world. He has led the way in triumph and we can follow Him into victory as well. So don’t let the brokenness of this world rob your peace & joy. Be watchful and prayerful to fight for peace in this pandemic. Joy is the result of a prayerful life (John 16:24) and peace is the result of an attentive and reflective life (Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:8-9). Reflect of these words that Christ has spoken for He said them for your peace.

Prayer: Father, help us to be more influenced by your words than we are by all the other voices. Your words sanctify us (John 17:17) give us joy (John 15:11, Jeremiah 15:16) peace (John 16:33)!