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Sunday, May 16, 2004

John 16:29-33

His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (ESV)

by Jeff Hazen

Persecutions should be expected by anyone who tries to follow Jesus. Our faith is constantly tested by those who don't believe in Jesus. It is constantly tested by worldly circumstances. However, just as Jesus always had the Father with him, we who believe in Christ always have the Holy Spirit with us.

Christ has overcome the world. In him we can have peace despite the circumstances we are in. Take heart! In Jesus, you can have peace. Believe in him today.



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Daily Bible Meditations are taken from The Helping Hand,a Sabbath School student quarterly for youth and adults. Copyright © 2008, Seventh Day Baptist Board of Christian Education, Inc.

Scripture quotations marked "ESV" are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service .