FLIGHT SIMULATOR

FLIGHT SIMULATOR

READ:
John 16:25-33

These things I have spoken
to you, that in Me you may
have peace.  -John 16:33

When airplane pilots are training, they spend many hours in flight simulators.  These simulators give the students a chance to experience the challenges and dangers of flying an aircraft-but without the risk.  The pilots don't have to leave the ground, and if they crash in the simulation, they can calmly walk away.

Simulators are tremendous teaching tools-helpful in preparing the aspiring pilot to take command of an actual aircraft.  The devices, however, have a shortcoming.  They create an artificial experience in which the full-blown pressures of handling a real cockpit cannot be fully replicated.

Real life is like that, isn't it?  It cannot be simulated.  There is no safe, risk-free environment in which we can experience life's ups and downs unharmed.  The risks and dangers of living in a broken world are inescapable.  That's why the words of Jesus are so reassuring.  He said, "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).

Although we can't avoid the dangers of life in a fallen world, we can have peace through a relationship with Jesus.  He has secured our ultimate victory. -Bill Crowder

Outward troubles may not cease,
But this your joy will be:
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
Whose mind is stayed on Thee." -Anon.
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No life is more secure than a life surrendered to God.

INSIGHT
The Upper Room Discourse (John 13-16), Jesus' farewell speech, takes us into Jesus' intimate thoughts just before His crucifixion.  In John 16:28, Jesus spoke of His incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, which make it possible for believers to have direct personal access to the Father (14:6) and for the Holy spirit to be our Helper and Teacher (vv. 16, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15).

Have a blessed day and week ahead.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace