The words Jesus spoke to the disciples hit hard. He will soon die on a Roman cross. Following His miraculous resurrection and the renewal of their faith they will face intense persecution for sharing the Gospel, but they will experience great peace in the Lord.
Tribulation isn’t always a sign that believers have been forsaken or out of God’s will. It may reveal the opposite. Those saved by grace have no reason to fear. Victory was secured at Calvary. God may or may not remove your trial, but He will give peace and assurance through the storm. . . . . In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33
