Troubled Yet Peaceful (Jn. 16:33)

What a strange combination, yes?  That is the experience of every Christian. 

• You are in the world.  Because you breathe, trouble will find you even if you don't invite it.  Welcome to existence.  Read Job 2:10; 14:1.
• You are in Christ.  He has overcome the world!  There is more to life than accumulating trials and troubles.  There is joy and peace in the journey too.  Don't forget the good news.  Read 1 Jn. 4:4.  Be an overcomer today.