"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33 NIV)
We’re almost done with this devotional and we’ve been on quite a journey during this season of Advent preparing our hearts for Jesus this Christmas. We’ve walked through love, hope and now peace. It’s been apparent this year, this month, this week, and probably even today that, yes, in this world we will have trouble. But as we’ve been experiencing these past few weeks, Jesus did not leave us without a source of peace in turbulent times. Everytime we draw near to God, we are able to experience his peace. As Philippians 4:7 tells us, “ [it’s] the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, [that] will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
It’s how we keep the faith, friends. Because we remember that God has not left us without peace and that peace will guard our hearts and minds. Whatever may come our way, we take heart. How will you draw near to God and his promises today?