Contradictory terms are hard to accept. Jesus said we can have peace and tribulation.
How is that possible, to be at peace while we are suffering? John 16:33 says, "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." We are told we will have
tribulation in our lives. That will happen eventually to all of us, but Jesus offers peace
and His help during that time. I like the fact that I know when I run into tribulations, I will
find peace to accept what is happening because He has made the promise of peace,
now and in eternity.
