“Peace in Jesus”. The troubles of the world confront us every day – troubles in the news, troubles in our families, troubles within ourselves, troubles at work or at school. Jesus knows the world. So He said to His disciples, ” In the world you will have tribulation”. Yet the final word of this Easter season is not trouble. it is hope through the resurrection of Jesus in defeat of all of this world’s troubles. Jesus said to “Take heart; I have overcome the world.” Being a follower of Jesus never protects us from experiencing the world’s troubles. It does give us hope. It does fill us with courage. It does strengthen our hearts. It does give us peace and joy!