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BE OF GOOD CHEER

Text : John 16:33 

 *These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world* .

 *We often loose faith because we loose sight of Jesus Christ our faithful and merciful High Priest* . 

"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; ..."Hebrews 12:2

While Jesus was preparing for His crucifixion some 2000 years ago, one of the fundamental counsels He gave His disciples was to be of good cheer because He has overcome the world. 

Just as He said to the disciples thousands of years ago, He is still saying same to you today: 

In our text, you will realise that:

 *1. Jesus Christ had spoken certain things:* 

It is your duty to find out those things which our Lord had spoken. You find your peace in His sayings. Acts 3:22, Heb 1:1-2.

 *2. You will have tribulation in this world:* 

2Cor.4:17, Rom. 5:3,1John 5:4

*Please, don't be deceived, our Faith in Jesus Christ does not shield us from tribulations in this world, but it does gives us victory over the world itself.* 

 *3. You have Peace in Christ alone:* 

Jesus had always promised all His genuine followers Peace. *While Peace may not necessarily be the absence of war without, it is the presence of Rest, Tranquility and Calmness within even in the face of tribulations.* 

While Jesus and His disciples were on the sea. The Lord had a deep sleep that He couldn't noticed the troubles on the sea. When they eventullay woke Him. He simply gave the peace within to the restlessness without. 

"...Peace be still", Jesus said to the boisterous wind. Mark 4:39

*Always remember that while you are living on this side of eternity, it's only in Jesus, the Son of God you have PEACE and only Him gives peace. Nothing and No one else can offer you PEACE except Him.*   

 *4. Jesus wants you to Be of good courage:* 

"Be of good cheer", Jesus told His disciples. You need good courage to withstand the assaults of the devil, pressing and pressure of this world.

You need courage to grasp the promise of God for your life. It takes only the courageous to get into the promised land. Joshua 1:8

This is no empty courage. It is courage in the living God.This is Courage that emanates from God Himself. 

 

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Lord, I receive your peace even in the midst of my distress in Jesus name. 


Bible Reading : John 16:33.


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