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Where to Find Peace?, by Tom Norvell
[Jesus said] "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 know that there is trouble in this world. We see it all around us.
We hear of it all the time. We experience it in our own lives and in
the lives of those we love. There seems to be no place in this world
where we can rest and be safe. Jesus said it, "In this world you will
have trouble."
Schools are filled with students and teachers who are having troubles
with their families, with their jobs, with their schoolwork, and with
each other. Children could once feel safe in school. Now, metal
detectors, security guards, and random searches give the impression of
safety. Remember, Jesus said, "I have overcome the world."
Shopping centers have become places of caution. Ladies guard their
purses. Children are always kept near. We regularly hear of purse-
snatching, car-jacking, armed robberies, and senseless shootings in
places where once we went about our business carefree and without
reservation. Remember, Jesus said, "I have overcome the world."
Homes are troubled places. Husbands are restless and angry. Wives are
discouraged and longing for attention. Husbands are tired and lonely.
Wives have empty hearts and weary spirits. Children are longing for
boundaries and love. Instead of being a safe haven from the world, our
homes are often deadly battlegrounds. Remember, Jesus said, "I have
overcome the world."
But, Jesus said ...
Churches are not immune. Battle lines are being drawn over tradition,
style, technique, and opinion. Instead of places of refuge, churches
are too often places of turmoil and division while the lonely and weary
come seeking peace and go away empty and disappointed. Remember, Jesus
said, "I have overcome the world."
War. Political conflict. Greed. Selfishness. Anger. Hatred. Rage. Lust.
Death. Destruction. Sin. Remember, Jesus said, "I have overcome the
world."
There is trouble in the world. We know that. But, Jesus said, "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." This
is the good news of the season. This is good news for all seasons.
Jesus said, "I have overcome the world." Take heart.
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(c) 2008 Tom Norvell <tomnorvell@mac.com>. Used by permission. A
Norvell Note <http://www.anorvellnote.com> is a weekly email
message from Tom Norvell. Check it out!
RELATED LINKS:
* In This World
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200702/20070211_inthisworld.html
* Storm Peace
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200602/20060218_stormpeace.html
* I Got God!
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200703/20070304_gotgod.html
* A Norvell Note
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