The one thing I hate about going to the doctor is of course, getting a shot. Have you ever noticed that the nurses try to ease your mind by giving you a heads up on when it's going to happen? They will say, "Now there is going to be just a little pinch". The little pinch is not what I am worried about lady, it's the needle you are putting in after you pinch me.

In God's word we read of a warning that Jesus gives us. He tells before hand that something is coming so we better get ready. No need to act surprise because we are getting a fair enough warning.

John 16:33, "These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace, in the world you have tribulation, but take courage (or be of good cheer); I have overcome the world."

He tells us that we are going to have tribulation. He doesn't hold back any punches or trys to soothe our thoughts. Accept it, as long as you are living in this world you are going to have tribulation. But I am glad that Christ gave us a comforting word as well.

He tells us that we also have the option of having peace. Are you in need of peace over a certain situation today? Well this scripture plainly tells us you won't find it in this world so you might as well quit trying. Peace only comes through one source and that is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Your choice - Tribulation or Peace? The world or Christ?

Prayer: "God, grant us the peace we need to overcome those situations in our lives that seem hopeless"