08/20/2026
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.”
In this passage, the Lord assures us through John that we would have peace in Him, despite the afflictions we face. One thing that gives us that peace is being anchored to the Lord. That is the only way to have peace, regardless of what we must face. In the Lord, we can face anything that happens to us.
Tribulation; In Strong's Concordance, the term "tribulation" is derived from the Greek word "thlipsis" (G2347), which signifies pressure, affliction, or distress. It encompasses various forms of hardship, including persecution and internal anguish, often experienced by believers.
Everyone in this world experiences tribulation in one way or another during their lifetime. The difference for those of us who are in Christ is that we experience it from a place of faith in the Lord, who becomes our peace and refuge.
When we go through tribulations, pressure, affliction, or anguish, our faith in God gives us the strength to face them. In this world, there are things we must endure as Christians—persecution, pressure, or distress—for the sake of Jesus' name. With this in mind—and being fully aware that the Lord does not bring afflictions into our lives (rather, they arise from the nature of this world or perhaps from our own poor decisions).
Jesus overcame the world, and we, too, shall overcome. Now that we are in Christ, the hope of glory lives within us. This makes us more than conquerors through Christ Jesus—Hallelujah! Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Our trust in the Lord strengthens us; we walk in peace through adversity.
Thus, when our trust is placed entirely in the Lord, our faith does not waver; we stand firm.
Do not focus on adversities, on what you are going through, or on what is happening in this world; keep your eyes fixed on the Lord. When you focus on circumstances—on what you see or experience—your faith can falter. That is why we must keep our eyes on the Lord!
The Lord is our anchor; we can rise above life's tribulations. He strengthens us; He is our shield and our refuge in times of need. Do not lose hope. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding.
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
When our faith is placed in the Lord, it is active; it neither diminishes nor wavers. Our faith in God enables Him to work in our lives to move mountains. The "mountain" the Lord speaks of refers literally to the magnitude of the obstacle—which can be enormous—that you are facing.
Whatever your tribulations, afflictions, pressures, or anguish may be, remember: with God, nothing is impossible for Him to do in your life.
In his time of tribulation, the Psalmist David made the declarations faith found in Psalm 91:1–16
1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler
And from the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.
8 Only with your eyes shall you look,
And see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
10 No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
11 For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
12 In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”
Remember, with God, nothing is impossible. The Lord will reveal His salvation to you. This salvation He reveals to you is the answer you need for your life. Believe it!
