Saturday, March 21, 2020

Faith instead of Fear

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.” John 16:33

It occurred to me today that Jesus did not say, “I have overcome the world. Nevertheless, in this world you will have tribulation.“ He put it the other way ‘round: “In this world you will have tribulation. Nevertheless, take heart. I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). 

Hope not fear is the last word. 

David Roper

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