Thursday
READ: John 16:25-33
John 16:25-33English Standard Version (ESV)
I Have Overcome the World
25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; 27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.[a] 28 I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”
29 His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! 30 Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” 31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? 32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 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.”
SOAP: John 16:33
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.”
Jesus lived among us and knows our human perspective. He knew His disciples suffered from human forgetfulness and would need reminders to keep Him close after He ascended into heaven. So He etched His peace into their hearts.
As believers in Christ, He etched His peace into our hearts as well. If you are sealed in His name, you are secured in His victory over evil. No matter where you go or what you stand up against, all you need is to run your fingers over His impression. When you aim His peace at your situation, you can overcome anything because He has already overcome everything.
God, Your Word is full of Your promises. But so often we forget them. When we do, we need You to take us by the hand and press our fingers onto Your impression in our hearts. Remind us where You reside and that Your throne of grace is mightier than everything we will ever face!
