Title: Overcome Tribulation / John 16:28-32
Content People, regardless of who they are, prefer pleasure to suffering. so that
In order to find pleasure, we strive in various ways. but make people sick
The fact that it is not tribulation but rather pleasure that corrupts and destroys
You can know it in your life. Today's text is about the disciples whom Jesus loves.
In chapter 16 of my farewell greeting to you, you will face many difficulties in the future.
Knowing that you will be scattered because of your weakness, when you encounter difficulties, give thanks instead, and
He exhorted me to be courageous and not to be afraid. I know why you said don't be afraid
We want to be a guide to our faith by seeing and discovering the will of the Lord.
1. What is tribulation?
Tribulation means “to press down” or “to be pressed”. Job's sufferings were of five types.
I can express.
1) There was a tribulation in which children were slaughtered. pain about children.
2) The one who was a denial suffered tribulation and became 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 pain come?
1) It may be about 1:15, that is, a method of discipline. Also called the price of sin or the price of greed.
can say
2) Psalm 119:67, Isaiah 49:10, Revelation 7:14 What God did to create us anew
How. Some people are like Naomi. In Ruth 1:20, the person responsible for suffering
It is an attitude that is imputed to God. Or escapism like David in Psalm 55:5-6.
There is. It is an act of unbelief to blame God or to flee. But
Another said in Psalm 119:75, that our problem is the suffering itself that afflicts us.
Rather, it can be said that God is dealing with us through those sufferings. therefore
Tribulation is the realization of my reality, the reality of my family, the reality of my church, and the reality of the nation and nation.
and to repent of weaknesses and transgressions.
3. How can we overcome tribulation?
1) Verse 33 “In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer.”
It is a psychology that arises when you rely on Immanuel God, God with me
It is the attitude of the mind that occurs when you are sure of something. To possess boldness, knowledge of the Word
There must be. Without the knowledge of the Word of God, 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
He overcame tribulation through prayer. Beloved saints! in the real world right now
Are you discouraged? Are you engulfed in worry? Are you frustrated? we are discouraged
This is not a time for worry or despair. It's time to pray. Prayer to overcome tribulation
Nuclear weapons. The Lord has given us weapons to move the throne of God
That is prayer.
3) It is a life of gratitude. The saints have already won the ultimate victory
People. Therefore, in times of tribulation, there is no need for resentment, dissatisfaction, murmuring, discouragement, or disappointment.
You will have to give thanks. For our Lord is able to comfort us through 2 Corinthians 1:4
You have promised to give. 2 Corinthians 12:10 is an opportunity to meet the Lord when we are weak.
will be That is, because it is the moment God prepares to help me.
Believers, give thanks for the difficult life of the present. In tribulation, the Lord is our
You already know your weakness and will help you. Disappointment is death, but prayer is life.
is to create.