John 16: Jesus Promise

 Here’s a heartfelt poem inspired by **John 16**, weaving Scripture with poetic reflection on Christ’s promises of peace, overcoming, and the Spirit’s guidance:

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### **"In the Shadow of the Overcomer"**  

*A Poem Rooted in John 16*  

#### **I. The Night Before the Dawn**  

> *"A little while, and you will not see Me;  

> and again a little while, and you will see Me."*  

> **(John 16:16)**  

The disciples wept as shadows fell—  

their Light seemed snuffed, their hope undone.  

Yet You spoke dawn into their night:  

*"Your grief will turn to joy, My son."*  

Like a mother’s pain before the cry,  

like seed that dies to rise in green,  

You taught them loss is but the womb  

where resurrection’s song is seen.  

#### **II. The Spirit’s Whisper**  

> *"When He, the Spirit of truth, has come,  

> He will guide you into all truth."*  

> **(John 16:13)**  

No orphaned flock, no aimless sheep—  

You sent the Comforter to stay,  

to breathe the mind of Christ in us,  

to light the dark, to clear the way.  

Not left to wander, not alone,  

we hear Your voice in every storm:  

*"The Prince of Darkness stands condemned—  

My Spirit wears his uniform."*  

#### **III. The Overcomer’s Anthem**  

> *"In the world you will have tribulation;  

> but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."*  

> **(John 16:33)**  

The world may roar with tempest’s rage,  

may mock the cross, may scorn Your name,  

but hush—the Lion lifts His head:  

*"Child, this war is already claimed."*  

No trial unmet, no tear unkept,  

no grief too deep for You to bear.  

Your scars outshine the stars, O King—  

Your victory is my answered prayer.  

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### **A Prayer from the Poem**  

> *Jesus, my Overcomer,  

> When sorrow blinds me to Your nearness,  

> remind me: *"A little while"* is not forever.  

> When fear whispers I’m abandoned,  

> awaken me to Your Spirit’s breath.  

> When the world shouts defeat,  

> loose my tongue to sing Your triumph.  

> Amen.*  

**Key Scriptures from John 16** :  

- **vv. 20-22**: Sorrow turned to joy (like childbirth).  

- **vv. 7-11**: The Spirit’s convicting work.  

- **v. 33**: Peace amid tribulation.  

Would you like to focus on a specific theme (e.g., joy, trials, the Spirit’s role) or expand a section? I can refine this further.  

*"The darkest night is but a canvas for His dawn."*