Jesus’ Encouragement to Our Troubled World - Crosswalk the Devotional - April 23

PLUS...How to Have Joy in Your Golden Years Despite These 10 Life Losses [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( Jesus’ Encouragement to Our Troubled World By Debbie McDaniel “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have [tribulation]( but take courage, I have overcome the world.” [John 16:33]( In [John 16]( we find Jesus speaking to his disciples of events that would soon unfold. They needed to hear His words of encouragement and Truth more than ever, for He knew the darkness of the hour still to come. He taught them about the power of praying in His name. He told them how they would soon be scattered, but that those who belong to Him would never be alone. For God is always there, close. He reminded them that they should not be surprised at the tension they would feel in an unbelieving world. “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace (security, safety, undisturbed, blessed state). In the world you have tribulation (trouble, oppression, pressure, affliction), but take courage (be of good cheer, take heart), I have overcome (carried off the victory, conquered) the world.” [John 16:33]( [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [How to Have Joy in Your Golden Years Despite These 10 Life Losses]( RJ Thesman Jesus didn't leave us a divine example for living 60+ years. So how do we deal with these not-so-golden years when the abundant life is elusive and everything feels like a loss? [CONTINUE READING →]( [3 Reasons Faith Steps Bring Spiritual Breakthrough]( Amanda Idleman Here are 3 reasons God wants you to step forward in faith to find breakthrough in your spiritual life! [CONTINUE READING →]( [10 Signs You Married the Wrong Person]( Meg Bucher This is not a rally cry for divorce, but it could be a wake up call for your marriage. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       "David arose from off his bed, ... and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon." Who is the woman? A. Michal B. Bathsheba C. Dinah D. Leah [ANSWER THE QUESTION →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2022 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk.com - The Devotional. [Link](