Currently, we live in a very datk time in history. Almost everyday, we read of tragedies, horrors.
In John 16:33 we read, "33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will[d] have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
In this passage, Jesus tells His followers that tribulation and trouble will almost certainly happen, but they should not loose hope. Jesus Christ has overcome and conquered all the suffering and hardship in the world.
Tribulation is an unfortunate fact of life that is almost guaranteed to happen. I know there are people in Ukraine who are experiencing immense suffering because of Russia invading and the fighting of the seperatists in Eastern Ukraine. ISIS has unleashed a horrific assault on countless Christians and American and British hostages. In America there has countless incidents of tragic, fatal shootings have claimed the lives of may innocent civillians. We read of worldwide natural disasters which have claimed the lives of millions. The Ebola virus has wiped out many helpless lives.Wild fires in California have damaged countless acres of property and homes and buildings. Twelve years ago I had great tragedy in my life when a 250,00 pound tractor trailer, going 65 mph, t-boned my vehicle, directly behind my seat. This left me lifeless with a hemmoraging brain. Later in the hospital I had 6 paralyzing strokes. I spent 40 days in a coma, where my family prayed and read God's Holy Bible over me each hour of the forty days. I suffered a severe Brain injury and I spent 72 days in the hospital and I am still not 100%. Yet God has been faithful and has continued to heal me and will continue to heal me. It seems that everywhere we look tragedy, death, disaster, and disease continue to ravage innocent lives.
You might be asking, "How can you claim that Jesus has overcome all the suffering in the world?" I know that, because when people do not only look at their suffering, but fix their eyes on Jesus, He can take control of their lives and calm the fiercest storm.
I know that in my story, my family and friends chose not to be overcome with grief and sorrow because of my situation twelve years ago.
Rather than sinking into despair and hopelessness as they looked at my lifeless body in that coma, my family chose to fix their attention on and place their hope and faith in Jesus. Many people simply give up hope when a dear one has been pronounced as having no hope. However, my family chose to pray to God in faith for my healing and they read the words of my Holy Bible over my broken body during those forty days I was in the hospital.
Today, I am almost done with my bachelors degree at Liberty University. As I write this, I just finished running 5 miles and I enjoy a blessed life of hope and purpose. I thank God for healing me.
Maybe for you, you have lost hope that you or your loved one will ever recieve healing. Maybe you live a life of depression everyday. Maybe your life seems miserable.
Today Jesus wants to set you free from hopelessness and despair.Jesus wants to give you freedom from the sin which has held you captive for years. Place your faith in Jesus today and believe in His death, Burial, and Resurrection is able to save you from your sins. Because of the Power of the Cross of Jesus Christ, today you can experience forgiveness, freedom, and salvation from your sins.
Jesus wants to heal your heart today of all the pain inside. Jesus asks you to forgive those who have wronged you.
Because of the cross of Jesus Christ, today each of you can experience physical, emotional, and psychological healing today.
Ask Jesus to come into your heart today and forgive you of the sin which has seperated you from Him for years. Pray and place your faith in Jesus and in His perfect, sacrificial death on the Cross of Calvary to pay for your sins. In Romans 6:23 we read, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Pray and recieve this gift of eternal life today! Today, Jesus wants to heal you physically and mentally. Continue to pray to Jesus Christ for your physical healing!
Jesus has overcome all your suffering, heartache, loneliness, and despair today. Today, I challenge you to fix your eyes on Jesus, who alone can give you comfort, strength, and healing.
Today, Jesus wants to shine light into your dark, hopeless situation.
