Yesterday I read Joshua 16:8-19:2 and John 16. My favorite verses are:
Joshua 18:1 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.
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.
Peace—something many long for and few find. The Israelites gathered at Shiloh (the name comes from a word meaning peace) after the Promised Land had been subdued. Peace after years of conflict was sweet to them. They set up their place of worship so that they could thank God for peace. But they soon returned to battle because there were still enemies to overcome. Jesus reminded us that this world is a place where tribulation will always be present. But because He has overcome the world, we can have peace in Him. If you are longing for peace and have not found it, come to Jesus; He can give you peace in the midst of a troubled world.
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