John 16:33–"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world."
This statement comes right after Jesus has again prophesied His impending death. Understanding this context adds a certain amount of girth to Jesus' assertion. The heart of His affirmation is that there is a peace that He offers, a definitive and otherworldly peace. But this peace is based on what Jesus has done, or more accurately to this verse, this peace is based upon what He is about to do. But there is so much application here for us too. There is so much comfort to be found here for us, that whenever we would we would face trial and tribulation that may come from evil, we know that we too can find comfort in Christ and peace in what He has done.
Praise be to God!
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