That does not take away from the fact of trouble. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Jesus has overcome the world… and so will we, He has rendered the world and its power to harm impotent and subverted its influence, Maintaining Peace: and so the Christian, who consistently lives out their righteousness, remains effective in His relationship with Jesus, and its peace, by keeping Himself unharmed and spotless from his adversaries devices, solicitations, assaults - the devil. J.R. Thomson . There are things we must do. This peace is anchored in a surety in the midst of strife, a certainty in the midst of suffering - a joy, not necessarily in what is now, but that which will come, and is coming - seeing up and over, to and through - though present in it, seeing through what is to what will be, and persevering in it knowing, trusting, that God, our Father, by and through the merciful and gracious work of the Son, by and with the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit - our comforter and encourager - will certainly use all present things “for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purposes”. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties.
In fact, you’re about to make a run for it—saving your own skins and abandoning me. Today is the culmination of a lot of things that have happened. (John 16:24) You can overcome persecution because eternal blessing is promised to all who suffer at the hands of enemies. ", Published by permission. He brought life and immortality to light. JOHN 16:33 AMP. I've conquered the world." The peace we speak of is not the lack of trouble in life or the security in the accumulation of goods and the happiness of strifeless relationships and life, or a season of life devoid of suffering. and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; 25but the word of the Lord endures forever.” c. And this is the word that was preached to you. Another trouble we will have in the world is with other people, even other people in the church. While moving around four enemies named Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde roam the maze trying to catch Pac-Man. I am sure you are familiar with this game in which your little pac-man moves around a maze eating pac-dots. I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. Last year, more than 2000 Christians were killed in targeted Nigerian violence...”. INTRODUCTION. 9You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. If mom walks into the kitchen and sees cookie crumbs and spilled milk, her question is “Who is responsible?” In the same way, when we encounter all this trouble in the world we want to know, “Who is responsible?” The Bible tells us that there are three sources for all this trouble. He died at the end of September.
For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. In Jesus’ final instruction, Jesus teaches how his disciples can have joy and peace that cannot be take away from them. But I’m not abandoned. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.] There things we must not do.
Trouble: 8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed…, 13 “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, 14because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself…, 16Therefore we do not lose heart.
John 16:33. Whatever the world can throw at you, Jesus has overcome it. What an exciting day this is for you, your parents and family and in fact for the whole church. That assures us of the decisive and complete defeat of the enemy who tempts and torments us with his lies and deception. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.". He was a gentle man and soft spoken. The trouble in the world is very personal for us because of sin but Jesus has overcome sin. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. In Him you can overcome lack because you can bring all things to Him in prayer. JOHN 16:33 AMP. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. I’ve conquered the world.”, Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible: Two Bible Versions Together for Study and Comparison, The Message Gift and Award Bible, Imitation Leather, Burgundy, NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible, Two Bible Versions Together for Study and Comparison, Bonded Leather, Black, Large Print, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/pink. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Sin is what separates us from God and results in death, but Jesus has overcome Satan, sin and death. 31-33 Jesus answered them, “Do you finally believe? 6The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.7The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. John 16:33 I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. When I was 18 years old, I was in Bible school and my dad invited me to take a few days off to go deer hunting with him. There are things we cannot do. f And by him we cry, “Abba,g Father.” 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. These last words of our Lord's last discourse must have rung melodiously in the ears of those who were privileged to listen to them. That was in November. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. b23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. What does peace do? Words Of Cheer . So, although we will have trouble in the world, Jesus has overcome the world. As I met with people following the service, one couple was very direct in their disagreement with me regarding what I had spoken about. He had a cold for a long time that he couldn’t shake. As your testimonies will reveal, you have made a decision to follow Jesus and now you are declaring that decision to the whole world. 13For if you live according to the flesh, you will die (1Cor 11:30 “sleep”); but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. I.
You see, peace, more than anything, is the tranquility of heart, a true and actual contentment whether having little or much. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. For you, this may be a spiritual high, a time when the intensity of your commitment to God is significant.
But I’m not abandoned.
John 16:33 The Message (MSG) 31-33 Jesus answered them, “Do you finally believe? They are Satan, sin and death. In Him you can overcome sin, by living in the Spirit. 33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. When they came home it soon became clear that something was wrong. Having just become an adult I was beginning to have an adult relationship with my father and it was great. In this world you will have trouble from the enemy who will continue to try to provoke you to sin with temptation.
All rights reserved. — John 16:33 NLT. A news item from ABUJA, NIGERIA by Worthy News that I read this week reports: “Christian missionaries in Africa remained concerned about their future after reports that colleagues and over 500 other Christians have been killed in Nigeria alone… Rae Burnett, Africa Director at U.S.-based Christian Aid Mission (CAM),which supports native missionaries said that during the last 10 days of rioting over the outcome of the presidential election, more than 60 churches were burned down in Maiduguri and Sokoto by anti-Christian mobs in northern Nigeria along with thousands of homes and businesses owned by Christians.
24For. It is a part of living to … He(Jesus) sees it as His complete victory over all that the world is and can do to Him.” The promise is assured, in Jesus you are on the winning side!