Knowing God - John 16:33 part 2

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Jesus said,

In this world you will have trouble. 

In me you may have peace.

John 16:33

Two contrasting words: "trouble vs. peace."

They come from two contrasting sources: "in this world" vs. "with Jesus."

And "vs." is, of course, a sporting term. It's a game, a contest, a struggle, a war.

With Jesus ending this full verse with the words, "Take heart! I have overcome the world," take a look at what Jesus can overcome for you ...

hatred LOVE

sin FORGIVENESS

doubt FAITH

despair HOPE

darkness LIGHT

sadness JOY

fear COURAGE

bondage FREEDOM

greed CHARITY

curse BLESSING

foolishness WISDOM

guilt GRACE

arrogance HUMILITY

sickness HEALTH

Pick one of those pairs today, and ask Christ to defeat the lies of the world and grant you peace.

In Christ's Love,

a guy who cut and paste today's full verse

so you'd hear Christ's main point in a new way.

Here's the full verse:

"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."

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We MAY have peace.  It still isn't a guarantee.  But the alternative is not acceptable.  The only way we can overcome all the things in bold above is through Christ.  We just have to get out of his way first.  Easier said than done.