An elderly lady told me about an experience she had at the end of the Second World War. Back then, as a young girl, she lived just north of Vienna when the news broke \u201cThe Russians are on their way!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They should be their liberators, but they didn\u2019t have a good reputation. They drank, looted houses and were after women. They hid in the basement and feared to be found. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn\u2019t have to be such a dramatic situation that scares us. However, we know: fear can paralyze and take our breath. It hamstrings us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus says: Yes, that\u2019s the case! In the world you have fear. However, he offers a new perspective: I overcame the world. When we focus on Jesus we experience that he will carry us through tough times and gives security and peace.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>says Jesus in John 16:33 from the Bible<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n