The troubles of this life do not win. Jesus does.

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

-Jesus in John 16:33b, NIV

Whatever the trouble we may facing, we have these words of comfort from Jesus. The world does not win!

It soothes my anxieties to remember this truth. While Jesus promises that we will experience trouble in this world, He also reminds us we know the One who has overcome (and therefore rules over) this world.

We know how it ends, and it ends with Jesus on His throne making all things right!