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In this world you will have
tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 (ESV)
Our World As We See It
As we go through life we
become more aware of trouble. It comes to the forefront of each newscast and
article in the papers. No one is exempt from hearing of riots, demonstrations,
or domestic violence.
Case in point: I attend a
small prayer cell on Tuesday mornings. Recently, a member told me I needed to
be careful when I left my house. Her daughter heard of a stabbing taking place
two blocks from my house.
Then, the television news,
reported three people killed in one night. These occurred in our capital city.
We read of these kinds of tragedies more frequently than before.
The incident down the
street from us was a domestic violence issue. That does not diminish the
problem of people mistreating others. The details in the newspaper give us
light into the tragedy. There are contributing factors. The victim is in a
trauma hospital, fighting for her life.
Those killings come about
because of a transgression of the law. A law is overlooked and at least two
people confront each other. The situation escalates and one of the principles
is killed. This scenario is becoming common place in our world.
We Need
the Lord
The LORD tells the disciples and us that we
will have tribulation. He also tells us He has overcome the world. What does
this phrase mean? Simply put, it means that He is always with us no matter the
trial.
We need Jesus to guide and
direct our every move. God has all things, our movements, behavior, words, and
thoughts under His control. Even when we act contrary to God’s ways, He knows
it beforehand. It is paramount that we always seek His will for our lives.
When we ask Jesus into our
hearts, we give Him carte blanche. He takes us as we are and changes us to
resemble Him. We must be willing to allow Christ the freedom to do this.