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John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. The Bible is full of stories of people just like you and me. The same people who cast our demons and defeated giants also made mistakes that would send the rest of us to jail. These were the people who left everything to follow Jesus. They didn't get better jobs or more stable lives, they just got Jesus. The got to drink of living water. Jesus never promised to eliminate all the chaos from our lives. He did say he would bring meaning to them. He invites us into a story of grace and redemption. The same stories the disciples got wrong time and time again. If you wonder why you still face some of the same struggles you brought into your relationship with God, you are in good company. In spite of ourselves, he promises to be with us while we reach toward him to find more meaning in our circumstances. So what trouble are you facing right now and how are you leaning into Jesus? This is where we find the real blessing.

So Jesus did what no other person in history could. He predicted his own death and resurrection and pulled it off. This sets him apart from every other religious leader in history. The question then is - What does this mean? If this is true (and there were plenty of witnesses that saw him) what does this mean for me and you?
If Christ came and died and rose again - defeating death and evil, if he could do the impossible - what can he do for you? He can and will do the impossible in you and those around you. There are plenty of witnesses to this kind of transformation. If you need some witnesses, come to GBC (1899 Marietta Ave, Lancaster) this Sunday at 10:45. There are 17 people going into the waters of baptism that will testify what God can and will do. Jesus wants to do a work of restoration in your life - the question is - will you let him?