Verse of the day: John 16:33

Reflection

Jesus doesn't promise a trouble-free life; he says plainly we will have tribulation. The good cheer comes from knowing he has already overcome the world that troubles us.

Prayer

Jesus, when trouble comes today, remind me you have already overcome it. Amen.

In context · John 16:31–33

Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.