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John 16:33 - Genuine Peace is in a Relationship with Jesus!

John 16:33 (NKJV) 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 (NLT) I have told you all this so 
that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you 
will have many trials and sorrows. But take 
heart, because I have overcome the world.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   In whatever circumstance we find 
ourselves - alarming reports on the nightly news, 
distressing physical problems, or the daily bumps and 
bruises of life in this imperfect world - Jesus 
tells us to "be of good cheer." The world may 
trouble us, but we can take heart. Why? Because 
Jesus has overcome the world. Our source of joy is 
always this: Christ is victorious over the world, 
the flesh, and the devil. That is the fountain 
of our happiness in this world. 
   This world may get you down. You may be 
constantly wrestling against the devil. Your emotions 
may be weary from dealing with difficult 
relationships. Your flesh may feel the crunch of older age 
or illness. But be encouraged by these words 
from the beloved disciple John: Everyone born 
of God overcomes the world. This is the victory 
that has overcome the world, even our faith 
(1Jo.5:4)." Take a moment to consider and savor all that 
Christ has accomplished for you--now and forever. 
   Stretch my faith, dear Lord, to be of 
good cheer in this dark, unhappy world. When 
people see genuine, unfeigned optimism and a 
hopeful heart, they can't quite make sense of it or 
figure it out. I want to be Your ambassador just by 
staying encouraged, keeping my spirit bright, and 
maintaining a thankful heart. [A Spectacle of Glory by 
Joni Eareckson Tada and Larry Libby] 

COMMENTARY

   Studies have found that 85 percent of the 
things we worry about never happen. This means that 
of all the things youre worrying about right 
now, 85 percent of it wont happen. But what 
about the other 15 percent? Well, the Lord will be 
with you in your time of difficulty. 
   God has not promised that well live in 
a pain-free world. Jesus said, Here on 
earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But 
take heart, because I have overcome the world 
(John 16:33 NLT). We need to face facts. Loved 
ones are going to die, and hardship will come 
into our lives. 
   But here is the good news: we live in the 
land of the dying, but we are headed to the land 
of the living. Yes, death will come, but we 
have this promise from Jesus: Dont be 
afraid! I am the First and the Last. I am the living 
one. I died, but look - I am alive forever and 
ever! And I hold the keys of death and the 
grave (Revelation 1:17"18 NLT). Im so glad 
that He holds the keys. If I had the keys, they 
wouldve been lost for years now. 
   Someone asked me not long ago what the 
most spiritual moment of my life was. In other 
words, when was the time in my life when I felt 
Gods presence more than any other? I had to think 
about it. And then I realized the most spiritual 
moment of my life, the moment when I felt the 
presence of God more than any other, was when I heard 
the news that my son Christopher had died, and 
God was there. 
   We can rejoice in the fact that God is in 
control. He will be with us, giving us what we need, 
when we need it. [Greg Laurie from Harvest 
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

John 16:33: Peace In Tribulation.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2010/20100527-1052.html 

John 16:33: Peace In Jesus. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120605-0919.html 

John 16:33: Living Above Your Circumstances.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2014/20140314-1809.html 

John 16:33: Living Above Your Circumstances.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20171031-1021.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657