Gospel JN 16:29-33
The disciples said to Jesus,
“Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech.
Now we realize that you know everything
and that you do not need to have anyone question you.
Because of this we believe that you came from God.”
Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now?
Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived
when each of you will be scattered to his own home
and you will leave me alone.
But I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
I have told you this so that you might have peace in me.
In the world you will have trouble,
but take courage, I have conquered the world.”
“Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech.
Now we realize that you know everything
and that you do not need to have anyone question you.
Because of this we believe that you came from God.”
Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now?
Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived
when each of you will be scattered to his own home
and you will leave me alone.
But I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
I have told you this so that you might have peace in me.
In the world you will have trouble,
but take courage, I have conquered the world.”
As if we needed a reminder, Jesus tells us that "In the world you will have trouble..." It's true. Life isn't fair. Life is full of suffering. Bad things happen to good people. People we love go home to be with the Lord - sometimes much earlier than we would hope. A natural disaster can wipe out our home along with all of our belongings. But that's not the end of the story is it. Jesus goes on to say, "take courage, I have conquered the world." And indeed he has. What we see with our own eyes in this world is but a small portion of God's kingdom. Our lives are like candles in the wind - but a small blip compared to eternity. Lord Jesus, help me to go out into the world with courage - boldly proclaiming how much you love us, trusting that you've already conquered the world.
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