John 16:33

'These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.'

Living the Christian walk is not a bed of roses. Things will go wrong in the world, and Jesus told us that during His ministry time on earth. His was the Original Murphy's Law, Amen. But that isn't all folks and all is not lost; because Jesus Christ has given us the power to be victorious and joyous in the midst of tribulation. This is not just a cool one-liner that Christians will pull out of their bag of verses in times of trouble; it is the very foundational truth that we all know and cling to. If Christ did not overcome the world, then all our praises and worship is for nought: Paul told the Corinthians this very thing: "And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile" (1Cor15:17). If Christ did not overcome the world, then also nothing has changed, and our faith would indeed be futile; but the truth is that He did overcome, as my life and many others also testify. Why think that He might have when He has already done so before my very eyes?

Praise Be to the Lord Almighty! He is El Shaddai indeed!!!