Jesus anticipated the disciples need and ours also
English: A 14th-century of Jesus Christ bearing the cross, from the monastery in . (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
His words were both sobering and assuring: "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world" (16:33).
The world opposes God's people, yet Christ encourages us that He has overcome the world. By His life, death, and resurrection, He has defeated the world, the flesh, and the devil.
Christ has indeed overcome the world. Thus, we too can prevail over the world by believing "Jesus is the Son of God" (1 John 5: 5).
Christ has indeed overcome the world. Thus, we too can prevail over the world by believing "Jesus is the Son of God" (1 John 5: 5).