{"id":2470330,"date":"2025-08-03T17:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T21:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jesus-advice-for-those-living-through-troubling-times\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T17:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T21:29:59","slug":"jesus-advice-for-those-living-through-troubling-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jesus-advice-for-those-living-through-troubling-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus&#8217; Advice for Those Living Through Troubling Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjesus-advice-for-those-living-through-troubling-times%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2470330&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crisis-declared-in-california-as-state-farm-announces-72000-policies-to-be-cut\/\" title=\"California in Crisis as State Farm Plans to Terminate 72,000 Policies\">text discusses<\/a> how challenges and difficulties in life are often misunderstood as signs of personal failure or divine punishment.While the Bible acknowledges that God may discipline believers for their growth, many hardships are simply part of living in a fallen world. Jesus himself stated that trouble is unavoidable in this world but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nancy-sinatra-ill-never-forgive-trump-voters\/\" title=\"Nancy Sinatra: \u2018I\u2019ll Never Forgive\u2019 Trump Voters\">encouraged people<\/a> to take heart because He has overcome the world. The article highlights biblical teachings,including promises of the Holy spirit&#8217;s support during trials,and urges believers to view struggles as tests of faith rather than unexpected misfortunes. Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-football-analogy-to-explain-democrats-election-cheating\/\" title=\"A Football Analogy to Explain Democrats&#039; Election Cheating\">football game<\/a> metaphor, it encourages Christians to persevere with Jesus as their leader and God as their guide. Ultimately, the message is to follow Jesus through life&#8217;s trials, trusting in His promise of abundant life, peace, and the light that overcomes darkness.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>There is a tendency in life when you face challenges to think you&rsquo;ve done something wrong or gotten on God&rsquo;s bad side.<\/p>\n<p>While the Bible does say God <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Hebrews%2012%3A4-11&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disciplines<\/a>&nbsp;us sometimes to prepare us for future callings or get us back on track, much of what we face is just the reality of living in a fallen world.<\/p>\n<p>Jesus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=John%2016%3A33&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promised<\/a>, &ldquo;In the world you will have trouble.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of troubling things going on in the world, whether geopolitically &mdash; wars and rumors of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-veterans-really-hate-liz-cheney-and-kamala-harris\/\" title=\"Why Veterans Really Hate Liz Cheney And Kamala Harris\">wars &#038;mdash<\/a>; and in terms of natural disasters, some Bible experts even <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JbUhvfTxIrQ?si=jWpamlUIgWR8FjJ6&amp;t=77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">believe<\/a> we are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/vpfvyHvvPfk?si=uNZUvbJLmg4PyHN7&amp;t=10053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entering<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/end-times-recent-war-developments-israel-may-hold-key-bible-experts-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">end times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether that&rsquo;s true, or if we&rsquo;re facing the normal challenges of life, Jesus offered some sound advice.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>The apostle John <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=1%20John%204&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wrote<\/a> of the spiritual war people will face in life, but instructed that &ldquo;he who is in you,&rdquo; meaning the Holy Spirit, &ldquo;is greater than he who is in the world,&rdquo; referring to the devil and his forces.<\/p>\n<p>The apostle Peter further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=1%20Peter%204%3A12-&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exhorted<\/a>, &ldquo;Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you  Christ&rsquo;s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>I picture it almost like a football game sometimes. Your mission is to march down the field and score a touchdown. There is an opposing team, whose players will do everything they can to keep you from your goal. You may get slammed to the ground and bruised, or get the wind knocked out of you, but you get back up and run the next play.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is you have the best quarterback in the world on your team in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/chiefs-wr-declares-jesus-christ-king-super-bowl-media-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jesus Christ<\/a>. And your coach, if you will, is the Father, who is the best play-caller imaginable. He knows the end from the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>Jesus wants us to live a victorious Christian life. He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=John%2010%3A10&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promised<\/a>, &ldquo;The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Lord also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=John%208%3A12-20&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>, &ldquo;I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Then Jesus spoke to them AGAIN, saying,<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.&rdquo;<br \/> ~ John 8:12 &#128330;&#65039;&#128214; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ruq67E5h4L\">pic.twitter.com\/Ruq67E5h4L<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Katrina &#128330;&#65039;&#127802; (@KatrinaPrayer1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KatrinaPrayer1\/status\/1950157826392801763?\">July 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Further, when he started his ministry, Jesus read from the book of Isaiah, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Luke%204%3A16-&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proclaiming<\/a>, &ldquo;The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >proclaim good news<\/a> to the poor.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord&rsquo;s favor.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>So the best advice one can receive is to follow Jesus through the trials, tribulations, and joys this life can bring.<\/p>\n<p><em>  Randy DeSoto is the author of the book &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/THESE-TRUTHS-Randall-Norman-DeSoto\/dp\/1604772689\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1687992036&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We Hold These Truths<\/a>&rdquo; about how leaders have appealed to faith in God during America&rsquo;s most trying times.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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