23/07/2026
A Word of Encouragement
The Peace of the Overcomer
“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
What comforting words from the Lord Jesus! As He prepared to leave His disciples, He made sure they would understand that they might still have peace, even though they would experience the troubles of this world. And we certainly do too! But God gives us this to hang our confidence on, He has overcome the world!
It’s easy to be discouraged as we look at how the prince of the air has stewarded the world we live in. The hurt and destruction that he has made the norm have not spared any of us; the curse and sin bring pain to each of us on a daily basis. It’s easy to come to expect more of the same, the disappointment of the broken world we live in. But Jesus reminds us of the peace we can have; He has overcome the world! Consider Romans 4:18-21, where we are reminded of Abraham, who against all hope, was able to continue to hope in God, because He has the power to keep the promise that He made.
This week as you pray, consider the surpassing power of the one you are praying to. Everything that is was called into existence by Him. Everything that opposes you has been conquered by Him. And in the very same act that proved His ability to overcome the world, His resurrection, He also declares the incredible value you have to Him. He chose to die for you! This is why we can have faith in Him, a faith that gives us peace even in tribulation, even against all hope and against the whole world. Our God has overcome it. And in the same breath, He loves you!
May God bless