June 27, 2022

Jesus comforted his disciples with these words just before he was arrested and taken away to die.

His words strike me as particularly relevant to the turmoil we have been experiencing over the last couple of years. 

Our faith has been tested and shaken because of the uncertainty and insecurity in the midst of overwhelming threats to our safety and well-being.

There are storms all around us. We’re facing the probability that we will never see a world without tribulation.

On the positive side, our need for Jesus is all the more clear, as is the reason why we can ‘take heart’.

We find our peace in Him because through His sacrifice, He overcame the world and all of its troubles.

He gave the victory to those who put their trust in His finished work on the cross.

Considering all of the tribulation around you, is your faith in Jesus, and His promise of security and victory, keeping you above the fray?