Day 16 of 21 Day Challenge

Day 16 Shared by Christi

John 16 is a powerful chapter where Jesus prepares His disciples for what's to come which is that He is going to leave them.  Like most things in life; he paints a picture of holding space for two things at once... Comfort and Challenge.  He promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will guide, convict, and empower them when He's not there too. Despite the sorrow they feel at His leaving, Jesus assures them that their grief will turn to joy, much like the pain of childbirth gives way to the joy of new life. He speaks of overcoming the world, reminding them that in Him, they will find peace even in trials. I need that message currently on the daily and it reminds me that message is true today for us, as His disciples. Jesus reassures them (and us) that while they’ll face struggles in the world, they can take heart because He has already overcome it. This chapter is a reminder of faith in the face of adversity, the ongoing presence of the Spirit, and the ultimate victory of Christ. It’s a call to trust deeply in God’s plan, even when we can’t see the full picture. So, even in the hard - we lean in...