"Victory That Brings Encouragement"

John 16:33 is one of the most comforting, encouraging and uplifting verses in the entire Bible, because in this text we find Jesus speaking about his victory over the world, which brings true and unprecedented encouragement to those who believe in him. In this way, our hearts can feel peace at any time and in any situation, because Jesus has won. Despite afflictions, Christians can be of good cheer, because Jesus has won. John 16:33 brings an affirmation of victory for believers in Christ, because if we stop to observe we will find Christ vehemently attesting that he has already won. Christ does not say that he will win or that he is about to win, he affirms with power and conviction that he has already won. And so, through Jesus' victory, Christians are not winning or will yet win, Christians have also won, because in Christ we are more than conquerors! (Romans 8:37). Therefore wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14).

Allyson Meyer