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The Overcomer







 "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."  - St. John 16:33

 Dear Friends,

 Jesus speaks to His disciples in St. John 16 letting them know that they will be cast out of the very places that once welcomed them.  He speaks of them being cast out of the synagogues. Jesus speaks about His coming departure and the Comforter Who will be with them in His absence.  It can be said that this chapter is one of both preparation and encouragement.

 The words that Jesus speaks to us in verse 33 are so that we can have peace.  In the world  there is so much turmoil.  This turmoil and unrest exists in a world beset by sin. Sin results in  tribulation, great tribulation.  However, Jesus issues a reminder, a promise that we can rest on.  It is a promise that is meant to lift our heads and cheer our spirits.  

 In Christ we are over comers. This is true because our Savior has overcome the world and our life is hid in Him. He tells us that yes we will have tribulation but be of good cheer. He has overcome the world.

 Live life in this status of victory.  Victory in Jesus. We are not overcome by circumstances. Rather we OVER COME challenging circumstances, RISE ABOVE tribulation by the power of the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

 Through Christ -- The Overcomer we are empowered to overcome

 in Christ,

 Sis. Stephanie

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