The world is filled with anxiety. Following 9-11-2001 people experienced a wide range of emotions. Such emotions as anger, insecurity, fear, sorrow and much more were prevalent in our own thoughts and lives. People flocked to the church to seek God, find comfort and answers. As time went by, people expressed to me what I understood as anxiety. Some were anxious about travel, security for family and country, while others were struggling with feelings from grief and anger. I remember many of the ministry counseling sessions that followed the horrifying events of that day and how often I brought people to the Scriptures in order to find peace. The peace that surpasses all understanding and guards are hearts and minds in Christ Jesus is found in God's word and in prayer.
In times like these I Often I lead people to the Gospel of John chapter 16 verses 17-33. In this Scripture we read about how God turns our grief into Joy. Jesus expresses that the sorrow we experience is temporary, but the joy we experience is eternal. Though there are trials and struggles in this life, there is joy to experience as we walk with our Lord through them. The joy comes in knowing that though there are struggles and battles against evil in this life, Jesus has already won the war! At the conclusion of this message, Jesus stated, "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."
I pray for you to experience the joy and the victory of Christ this day! I pray for God's peace and presence to be a comfort to you! Amen
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