John 16:33 says, (NLT) 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.
Why might it be easy to not slow down and get comfort and peace from this verse? For me, it’s because I sometimes can’t reconcile Jesus saying he will give me peace when I know so many things that are bad happen. So, let’s slow down and think about this verse.
Yes, sometimes I don’t feel peace, but when I meditate on Romans 8:28 and choose to remember God can use everything that comes my way for good, I am reminded of what God can do through my weaknesses and pain.
Not all good things feel or seem good, but if I learn to trust God that all that comes my way is better, even if it’s in the long-term, than having prevented them, in time, I can settle in peace within. This is difficult, but the price of peace demands a lot of faith.
