Jesus is Essential
John 16:29–33: His disciples said to Him, “See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.” Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. 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.”
John 16:33 is also a preface to His great High Priestly Prayer. He had taught them the Word; now He would pray for them. The Word and prayer must always go together (Acts 6:4). He used the word world nineteen times in this prayer, for in it He shows us how to overcome the world.
He Himself was facing the hatred of the world and the devil, yet He would be able to endure the suffering and win the victory. There is joy when we permit God to transform sorrow into joy. There is joy when God answers prayer. There is joy when we overcome the world. Let there be joy. 1
Walking with Jesus
Perhaps the reason for having very little peace in your life right now is because you have not been experiencing the peace of God. Are you ready for a change? Read right now Philippians 4:4-8. It is His Word for you today. Capture it in your heart and mediate upon it. It will change your thinking and your life.
By Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. Colossians 1:20
The world can only offer peace, but it can never provide it. But Jesus does.
Praying
Lord, thank You for overcoming the world so I can be overwhelm with Your peace.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
