Don't give up

I don't know why, but this verse has been floating around in my head for the past week. Jesus is talking to his disciples and he says, I have told you these things so that in me you will have peace. In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world. John 16:33.

My first thought is, Ain't that the truth!

My second thought is, Somebody needs to hear this.

My third thought is, Whoever you are, don't give up. Just because you're having trouble, don't give up. Trouble is par for the course. It's to be expected. But take heart! Don't give up! Jesus has overcome the world.