Introduction

These messages from Jesus contain many wonderful assurances that He will help us through those trying times when we most need His love and comfort. Jesus has a solution for every problem and can bring us through any trouble. Nothing is too difficult for Him. He can also bring about marvelous changes in us in the process.

Jesus has said that these messages are His promises to His children. Like gold coins and jewels in a treasure chest, they are there for us to pull out and redeem whenever we need them. As we claim those promises as our own, He will keep His word and honor our faith. He will go to work on our problems, and we will be rewarded, encouraged, strengthened, and transformed.

That's the key to overcoming troubles—faith. When we have the unshakable conviction that Jesus loves us and is going to take care of us no matter what, even the seemingly impossible becomes possible. Often our first reaction to troubles is just the opposite—a feeling of defeat, discouragement, and depression—but Jesus wants us to be helped and happy, not defeated and discouraged. That's why He tells us repeatedly how much He wants us to turn to Him in times of trouble and to rest in His arms in times of weakness. When we do, He takes our loads and helps us with our problems.

So when you find yourself in the midst of troubles, let Jesus tell you how He sees things. As you get His perspective, your faith will grow. Then you'll be ready to take the next step of faith by following the counsel He gives. Day by day as you stay in close communication with Him, you'll find that place of perfect peace in Him and He will be able to bring you through any trouble victoriously.