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John 16:33
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

This week we studied Jesus's promise to His followers to send the Holy Ghost! Jesus upheld His promise like a Covenant! On the day of Pentecost, the Disciples were gathered together when the Holy Ghost came. He gave them the ability to speak languages they had not learned by natural means. Languages that other people present could understand! It was an miraculous event, it blew people's minds! 

The gift of the Holy Ghost is not about who we are It's about who Jesus is. Acceptance with God is based on who Jesus is. Jesus is our Lord and Savior! And, Jesus tells us to knock on His door, seek His help, ask Him for what we need. These blessings from are LORD are beyond measure. But, that does not mean that life will be EASY.

Today's verses; "These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have TRIBULATION: but be of good cheer; I have OVERCOME the world." In your life you WILL experience distress and suffering. Your endurance, patience, and faith will be put to the test. Our test might be pedestrian or it might be life altering. However life tests us we can rest assured that in the end Jesus wins! Ultimately believers will share in Christ's victory in heaven! Amen! 🙏✝️

These daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas, you can watch it here...
https://www.youtube.com/live/musd6fI9vIo?feature=share
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