June 9, 2026
God Has Overcome the World
An optimist says, “The war will be over; your wounds will be healed; the depression will go away; all will be better soon.” The optimist may be right, but unfortunately he or she may be wrong. For none of us can control our circumstances.
No, hope does not come from positive predictions about the state of the world anymore than does faith. Nor does hope depend on the ups and downs of our life’s particulars. Hope, rather, has to do with God. We have hope and joy in our faith because we believe that, while the world in which we live is shrouded in darkness, God has overcome the world… We follow One who is not limited or defeated by the world’s sufferings.
I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage, I have conquered the world!
- John 16:33
Reflection Question: Think of something that has been causing you anxiety or discouragement. Now consider that God is not limited or defeated by those things. How might this realign your hope in God’s ultimate victory?
