Title: Overcome Tribulation (John 16:28-32)
Content People, regardless of who, prefer pleasure to suffering. So, in order to find that pleasure, we are making efforts in various ways. However, we can see in our lives that it is not tribulation that makes people sick, corrupt, and ruins, but rather pleasure. In today's text, in chapter 16 of our farewell message to our beloved disciples, you will meet many difficulties in the future, but because you know that you will be scattered because of your weak faith, when you encounter difficulties, rather give thanks, and be courageous and not be afraid. . We want to find out why He told us not to be afraid, discover the will of the Lord, and become a guide to our faith.
1. What is tribulation? The meaning of tribulation is to press down or be pressed. Job's suffering can be expressed in five different ways.1) There was a tribulation in which his children were slaughtered. pain about children.
2) The one who was a denial suffered tribulation to become a beggar. material suffering.
3) He suffered tribulation of losing his health. pain for health.
4) My wife was despised and suffered tribulation. internal conflicts in the family.
5) I suffered tribulation that my friend despised. social pain.
There are many tribulations like this in our homes.
2. But why does this kind of pain come 1) It may be about 1:15, that is, a method of discipline. It can also be said to be the price of sin or the price of greed.
3. How to overcome tribulation1) Verse 33 In the world you will face tribulation, but be courageous. Courage is the psychology that arises when you absolutely depend on God. Emmanuel God, this is the attitude of the heart that arises when you are sure of God who is with you. To possess boldness, you must have a knowledge of the Word. Without the knowledge of God's Word, there is no faith.
2) It is a prayer life without ceasing. In the 17th and 18th chapters of the Gospel of John, we first find our Jesus' farewell prayer in chapter 17.
The Lord was consistent in prayer to overcome the tribulation of the cross. Our Lord overcame tribulation through prayer. Beloved saints! Are you discouraged, overwhelmed by worries, or frustrated in the realities of life right now? We are not at the time to be discouraged, worried or frustrated. It's time to pray. Prayer is the nuclear weapon that overcomes tribulation. The Lord has given us a weapon to move the throne of God, and that is prayer.
3) It is a life of gratitude. The saints are ultimately those who have already won the final victory. Therefore, in times of tribulation, instead of grumbling, dissatisfaction, complaining, discouragement, and frustration, we should give thanks. Because our Lord has promised to provide comfort through 2 Corinthians 1:4. 2 Corinthians 12:10 is an opportunity to meet the Lord when we are weak. That is, because it is the moment God prepares to help me.
Believers, give thanks for the difficult life of the present. During tribulation, the Lord already knows our weakness and will help us. Disappointment is death, but prayer is life re-creation.