Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have temporary sorrow that would change into lasting joy. In spite of our suffering in this world, Christians can have joy, peace, and courage, because Jesus has overcome the world.
1 Samuel ends on a sad but hopeful note with Saul killed and David waiting in the wings, but even David and the rest...
No matter how bad things get, God is still working out his own holy will through seen and unseen agents.
Paul faced false accusations, a physical beating, a near flogging, and an unfair hearing, through which he took courage in the presence of Christ...
