“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
The overcomer is full of "good cheer," because Jesus is the blessed assurance of victory and success. Our present hardships draw us to Him, and there we find peace that surpasses our concerns, and our faith grows with each prayer we pray and every victory we experience.
Saints with joy are the most effective evangelists. Our lives are the proof that we and others can live pleasing to God in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation, and we can do so joyfully.
Where there is life and love, there is joy. Overcomers absolutely refuse to lose their joy, because Jesus will never leave or forsake us, and the joy of His presence is our strength. So be of good cheer today, and spread that cheer generously.
Let’s Pray — Dear Father, there is nothing or no one who can take away the joy I have in You. Thank you for the love of God poured out so lavishly on me. I will rejoice and be glad. In Jesus alone, Amen.
Amen. Trading your sorrows for the JOY OF THE LORD is such a freedom; one that you can't muster up apart from the abiding in His presence. He is faithful; a faithful God who will give you strength that you don't have....in your time of need.
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