Christ Church Daily Devotion May 31 2024

Jesus' followers were given words of encouragement in John chapter 16 verse 33. Jesus told them that in this world, they would face trouble, but they should take heart because he had overcome the world. Jesus wanted their faith to grow and assured them that they would not be alone in their struggles. He promised to grant them peace in the midst of difficulties. The ultimate victory has already been won, so they should embrace God's peace and express gratitude to Him. Welcome to Christ Church's Daily Devotion from May 31st, 2024. Today, we'll be reading from John chapter 16, verse 33. I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble, but take heart. I have overcome the world. What a great word of encouragement for Jesus' followers. In this world you will have trouble, but take heart. I have overcome the world. Through Jesus, God let us know that there is nothing that can happen to us in this world that God cannot overcome. Jesus was finishing up his time with the disciples, and in chapter 16, Jesus was summing up all that he had taught them. He wanted their faith to grow, even though it would be tested. And in his last few words, Jesus told his disciples to take courage. In spite of the inevitable struggles they would face, they would not be alone. Jesus did not promise his followers an absence of trials. He promised that because he had overcome the world, he would grant his followers peace in the midst of their difficulties. Jesus does not abandon us to our struggles either. If we remember that the ultimate victory has already been won, we can claim the peace of Christ in the most troublesome times. Your personal worship option today. Are you experiencing the peace of Christ in the midst of your difficulties? Take time to express your gratitude to God. Acknowledge God's presence in your life. Embrace God's peace.