Sometimes we get a "sucker-punch" that comes out of nowhere it seems. That punch
may or may not knock us off our feet momentarily, but even with the hit, we can still be
standing tall later. That sounds a lot like life, doesn't it? You never know just when
something or someone will suddenly throw you off balance. But if you are grounded
in your faith you remain strong. John 16:33 reminds us: "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." That tells us we are promised two things
in life: peace and tribulation. In other words, we are promised peace during our
tribulations. We can never expect Heaven on earth, but we can be thankful that
God gives us peace during our current problems.
