Second Peter 1:1-4 contains the startling statements that Jesus is God, God has given Christians everything necessary for godly living, and we share in his divine nature.
The same joy that the first disciples experienced upon seeing Jesus again is available to us.
As Paul waited in prison, he was able to rejoice in two certain outcomes because of his view of life and death.
In preparation for coming calamity, the prophet made plans to rejoice in the Lord.
