Some of Jesus’ final words to His disciples were: ‘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.’ John 16:33 Jesus is saying: ‘The victory which I will win can be your victory too. The world did its worst to Me, and I emerged victorious. Life can do its worst to you, and you, too, can emerge victorious. You, too, can possess the courage and the conquest of the Cross.’