John 16:33
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.”

Application: 

Jesus revealed all of these things to his disciples, not to fill them with fear, but so they might have peace in him. Peace is not mere serenity or the absence of crisis. The peace Jesus spoke of is something only he can give, and believers can experience it even in a crisis. 

Jesus promised, “Peace I leave you. My peace I give to you” (John 14:27). Please understand what Jesus is and is not promising here. He is not promising the absence of a storm. Anyone can be at peace when nothing is wrong. Instead, he promises peace in the midst of a storm. He’s talking about peace in the midst of tribulation—at a time when you shouldn’t have any peace. This, of course, doesn’t come from the world. It’s the peace of God, “which surpasses all understanding, [and guards] your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:7).

In reality, you can’t know whether you truly have peace until conflict strikes. A Christian’s peace is found in his or her connection to Jesus Christ, grounded in his Word. No matter what suffering you endure in this life, Jesus exhorts you to be courageous. How can we have the courage to pursue God’s agenda in the midst of tribulation? Jesus gave us the answer: I have conquered the world. 

Regardless of how the world beats you down, you have reason to live with bold faith because Jesus is the sovereign King over the world. He has defeated sin, Satan, and death. If you’re a believer, your eternity is secure. And Jesus has the power to overrule your earthly circumstances. Knowing this truth and maintaining an intimate relationship with the Lord (in me) will radically change your perspective as you face whatever obstacles come your way. His peace gives you peace in the midst of life’s crises.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1051, 1055.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. Pleasenot a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo. note that I am

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