As Jesus prepared to leave the disciples, he both warned and assured them: "In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have overcome the world." . Who has not had trouble, or one kind or another? Who is not facing a difficult challenge right now? None of us has had an exemption from trouble, but Jesus assures us that he has conquered and overcome "the world" and certainly will help us overcome our troubles. The Church has had "troubles" such as persecution, or grave mistakes made by its leaders, but continues to be reformed and renewed by the Holy Spirit, as we witness and will see more under the leadership of Pope Francis.
The recent film, Heaven Is For Real, in which young Colton Burpo almost dies of infection from a burst appendix, and whose family faces all kinds of financial troubles and mockery for his tale of going to heaven, shows us again the power of Jesus words and of his fidelity to his promise of helping us overcome the troubles we face.
As we pray for the Holy Spirit before Pentecost, may Jesus convince us to have the faith that will give us strength to bear our troubles and believe that we will overcome them as he promised.
Bro. Rene
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