These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

(John 16:33)

Years ago I was on top of a mountain praying and crying out to the Lord Jesus Christ.  I was in the most intense spiritual battle of my life.  It was like the whole world turned against myself and the ministry.  The Lord appeared to me and quoted the scripture John 16:33:

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

He led and showed me through the scriptures that He promises that He will always watch over us. The battle is the Lord's.  From that day on my eyes and heart are always abiding in Him.  First Corinthians 15:57 states, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Regardless of the storms or opposition and persecutions that come against you in your life, the Lord Jesus Christ is your victory and resting place.  In 1 John 4:4 Jesus is recorded saying, "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world."  When you abide and put your trust and faith in Him, He will always bring you the victory and peace.  Abiding In Him is the only way to a victorious life filled with His Peace! In John 15:5 Jesus tells his disciples, "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing."  When the scriptures state "In Me," It means to live your life in total trust in Him regardless what you see and hear.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

(Proverbs 3:5-6)

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.

(Psalms 34:19)

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

(Ephesians 6:10)

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

(Romans 8:37)

He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.

(John 7:38)

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.

(Psalms 34:17)