IN THE WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TRIBULATION

 

“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

Today, the Lord wants you to remember that in this world you will have tribulation.

Jesus says this as He finishes speaking with His disciples and brings His conversation to a close: You will pass through tribulation.

Strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” – Acts 14:22

Paul and Barnabas give precious counsel to the disciples. They say that we must enter the Kingdom of God through many tribulations.

There will be trials, there will be struggles, troubles will arise, and pain will come our way. We may be led on paths that we do not like. In the midst of all these, the Holy Spirit tells us today that we must strive to fulfill the will of God.

Look at the life of Jesus.

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?” – John 18:4

Knowing all things that were going to happen to Him means that Jesus fully understood the suffering ahead of Him — that He would be beaten, His blood would be shed, He would be mocked and humiliated, spat upon, struck on the cheeks, stripped of His robe, and ultimately give His life on the cross.

Why should He go straight toward the path filled with suffering and tribulation?

So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?” – John 18:11

Why, people of God, should we go forward even when we know the path is difficult?

Because this is the cup my Father has given me. The cup He entrusted to me in faith. I must drink from it.

Here, my will is not important; His will alone is important. It is not about whether I am put to shame or not. What truly matters is that He is not put to shame because of me. That alone is what truly matters.

My dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, we must always remember that this is not about our comfort. This is not about our preference.
It is about obedience to the Father’s will.

May the Lord strengthen you, uphold you, and give you grace to walk faithfully through every trial and tribulation, for His glory and His purpose.