-Bad News-Good News
-John 16:16-33

"'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)

These well-known words of Jesus present the "bad news" and the "good news" one right after the other. There is no escaping that it is a world of chaos and hurt we live in. But there is also no escaping the encouraging, triumphant words that Jesus has overcome this world and its trouble.

Jesus spoke to His disciples of life's hardship's, assuring them that He was with them and would carry them through. They were to take courage; they were not alone. A colleague in ministry called and said, "I have so many people waiting for help; my answering machine is on overload. I can't get to them all!" God's servants often carry such a heavy load. These are the burdens Jesus urged us to cast on Him.

When things are going well, do you assume bad times are just around the corner? You may not be far from wrong. But take heart! And take the good news of Jesus Christ for your wearied soul. There is no amount of evil that He has not overcome. Cast your every agony on Him.

-Nothing in our lives is beyond the reach of His love, His grace, and His care.

--Haven Today