John 16:33
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world.”
I Feel My Savior’s Love, verse 2, Children’s Songbook page 74
Jesus told His disciples, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15) Jesus told them He would soon be leaving them, but He promised that would send them the Comforter, or the Holy Ghost to comfort them and testify of truth. Jesus taught them how to have peace, even though they would experience persecution because of their beliefs. He encouraged them to be of good cheer.
Jesus would soon go to the Garden of Gethsemene to pray for His Apostles and all the Saints, and take upon Himself the pains and sins of the world. His sacrifice would satisfy the demands of justice, so that if we repent, we can be forgiven. Through His Atonement, Jesus overcame the world, redeemed us from sin, and experienced our pains so that He could bring us peace.
As we strive to keep the commandments and remember His life, sacrifice, and example, we can have His spirit with us and we will be able to feel His love, even in difficult times, and find peace.
“Because the Savior, through His infinite Atonement, redeemed each of us from weakness, mistakes, and sin, and because He experienced every pain, worry, and burden you have ever had, then as you truly repent and seek His help, you can rise above this present precarious world. You can overcome the spiritually and emotionally exhausting plagues of the world, including arrogance, pride, anger, immorality, hatred, greed, jealousy, and fear. Despite the distractions and distortions that swirl around us, you can find true rest—meaning relief and peace—even amid your most vexing problems.”
Russell M. Nelson
We can be happy knowing the Lord is with us even when times are tough. Learn to find happiness in hard situations and blessings in trials.
These happy cookies will make your whole family smile!
These lessons are perfect for Family Home Evening at the beginning of the week, or to recap the following Sunday. Or use portions of the lesson throughout the week to enhance your family scripture study.
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