I have told you these
things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the
world you have
tribulation and trials and distress and frustration;
but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain]! For I have overcome
the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for
you.]
أَخْبَرْتُكُمْ بِهَذَا كُلِّهِ لِيَكُونَ لَكُمْ فِيَّ سَلاَمٌ.
فَإِنَّكُمْ فِي الْعَالَمِ سَتُقَاسُونَ الضِّيقَ. وَلكِنْ تَشَجَّعُوا، فَأَنَا
قَدِ انْتَصَرْتُ عَلَى الْعَالَمِ
John 16:33 Amplified Bible (AMP)
In contrast to our assumption that peace means
the absence of conflict, Jesus promises that His peace becomes apparent in the
very middle of trouble and conflict. Troubles remind us to ask for Jesus'
peace. God's answer will not usually mean that the problem will be over, but
that we should have the confidence that Christ's peace will see us through it.
Let us focus on His always-listening ear and His always-watchful eye, for He Who promised is reliable and faithful to His
word.
I invite you to repeat the following prayer for yourself:
Abba Father,
thank You for Your abundant blessings and love. Lord,
in times of trouble remind me to ask in prayer for Jesus’ peace and give me the
faith and confidence that His peace will see me through it. Lord, I choose to see Your loving arms
wrapped around me lifting me up to safety, provision, and peace. I thank You
that You are a reliable and trustworthy God and You promised that You will
never leave me nor forsake me, and I know that You are faithful. I choose today
to concentrate on You, to hold fast my confession that Jesus is my Lord and
Saviour and in His mighty name I pray. Now to Him who is able
to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the
power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all
generations, forever and ever. Amen.’ Ephesians
3:20-21
Jesus loves you,
In Him,
Wagdi Henein
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