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He did it for us!

Jesus said that on the earth, we will suffer tribulations, trials, distress and frustration. So it is not whether or not we will go through hard times, Jesus told us that these times will come to us, but He also told us to be of good cheer because He is with us in the midst of those tribulations and trials (John 16:33). I want you to see what this verse says in the Amplified version: “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]” Wow! What a powerful promise. He even tells us that He has conquered the world FOR OUR SAKES! Are you going through great difficulties at this moment in your life? Memorize and declare this verse every day. The problems came to pass, not to stay. God will give you His perfect peace and overcoming confidence. Remember, He never leaves us nor forsakes us, so He is with you right now, even in the valley of the shadow of death, there is no need to fear. He will help you to walk through the valley and come out on the other side in total victory!

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]”

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Perfect peace!

If you ask most people if they desire peace in their lives, they will tell you yes, they would definitely appreciate more peace in their lives. The Prophet Isaiah gave us the way to ensure perfect peace in our lives (Isaiah 26:3). For all those who take time to prioritize inviting God’s Presence into their lives, God will keep them in “perfect peace.” God’s Presence is our perfect atmosphere. In the same way that we need air to live, we also need God’s Presence in order to be in perfect peace. It’s not realistic to ask God to remove all of the problems, issues, challenges and problematic people from our lives. What we need is His peace in the midst of our daily challenges. The Lord Jesus slept in a boat that was in the midst of a storm. The disciples who were with Jesus in the boat  thought they they were going to die because of the storm, yet Jesus was sleeping in the very same storm. What was the difference? The difference was that Jesus is the Living Word, and He had promised them that they would get to the other side. They had “The Word” with them.  They were in the midst of the presence of the Lord Jesus. While they were with Him, nothing would happen to them. However,  they were focusing on their problems instead of the fact that Jesus was present with them. Had they focused on Jesus (The Word; His promises), they would have been in perfect peace. Determine today to shift your focus from your problems to daily cultivating an atmosphere around you where His Presence can dwell. It is then that you will be kept in perfect peace!

Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”