Be of Good cheer
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
We all go through things in life. Some things we go through are self-inflicted, but many storms and trials are beyond our control. Stuff just happens. Some people think that when they receive salvation in the blood and sacrifice of Jesus that all of their troubles will instantly go away, and they will never struggle again. That just isn’t the case. So, when trials are coming on, how do I “be of good cheer”?
In today’s reading, Jesus told His disciples that as long as they live in this world there is going to be tribulations. He wasn’t telling them this so that they would be sad or afraid, He was actually giving them a word of encouragement because He didn’t stop there. He went on to tell them to “Cheer up” because He had already overcome this world and was sending God’s Spirit to help them through everything they were about to go through.
This promise is still here for us today. No matter what we are going through or what we face, we can rejoice and be of good cheer because we have the greater One living inside of us. He will bring us through every storm, test, trial and persecution to victory every time. The key is to remember this promise and believe it. That is the way you apply your faith in the middle of your struggle, by thanking Him for His promises to keep you and bring you through to your victory.
James said it this way: My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4 He said, be happy and get excited about going through stuff in this life because it is your opportunity to put your faith into action by trusting God and following His direction as He navigates you through every storm. Then when you get to the other side to your victory you will be complete in Him and be well prepared when the next test comes.
I like to say it this way, “You’re in the world, you’re going to go through stuff, but if you stay close to Jesus and rejoice, He’ll get you through it all to your victory every time.” Jesus never said He would take all the trouble away, He only promised to get us through it. He made us more than conquerors by sending us help for everything we face in this life.
Today I want to encourage you to be of good cheer and count it all for joy!! The best way to do this when you are going through the pressures of life is to prepare ahead of time by building up and strengthening your faith in God’s promises. Then when things are coming against you, rejoice and stay close to Jesus and know He is going to get you through it! So, whatever you are going through, remember to press into Him and be thankful, then He will get you through it all!
Today’s scripture reading: John 16:25-33
25 “These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; but the time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but I will tell you plainly about the Father.
26 In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you;
27 for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God.
28 I came forth from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.”
29 His disciples said to Him, “See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech!
30 Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.”
31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe?
32 Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
33 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.”
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