What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the troubles and trials of life?

Answer

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me you might have peace. In the world you shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16: 33.

What prophetic declaration foretold this truth?
What petition was made to the emperor by a church convention of bishops in AD 401?
Why will many not be prepared for this event?
Under what striking symbol was all this foretold?
What famine will come at this time upon those who have rejected God's messages of mercy?
What role do his agents assume?
What do our transient afflictions do for us?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle