Quote: ”The prospect of Jesus’ suffering—however little, the disciples understood what was to come—surely seems unbearable. The impending loss of their friend and teacher felt overwhelming. The trauma was real. Yet Jesus wanted his disciples to hold out for the resurrection life. The in between times might be marked by labor pains, but those would not last forever. Joy and hope would come; their hearts—and ours—would rejoice. Then Jesus promises ‘no one will take your joy from you.’ (Prayer) Jesus, help us trust in your promised joy even when we experience pain and sorrow. Amen.”
From: Christ In Our Home, Vol.67,#2, Augsburg Fortress Pub., Read:5/20,(John 16:16-24)
