“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33) 

These words would be some of the last that Jesus would say to His disciples before going to the cross. The words that were meant to comfort and reassure His disciples still carry that same power in our lives today. 

The Christmas season is often a happy time, filled with traditions and memories with family. For some, however, it can be a painful season. Maybe life is hard right now. Maybe this is the first Christmas with a loved one not there, or the season is a reminder of broken relationships. In these difficult moments, we are reminded that we can find peace in Christ. While we celebrate His birth, we fix our eyes on His return. The manger holds both comfort for today’s struggles and hope for the ultimate victory we find in Christ. When Jesus said, “‘I have overcome the world,’” He used past tense, which points to the battle having already been won.

No matter what you may be facing today, know that it’s in God’s hands. Lay your burdens, your sorrows, and your fears at the foot of the cross. Rest in these truths and find the peace that can only be found in Christ—a peace that surpasses all understanding.