War, pestilence, plagues, strife—people in biblical times faced hardship, and we face hardship today. Evil runs rampant, storms roar in, relationships crumble… All of these circumstances affect us. BUT there is a glory awaiting believers that will make the suffering of this life seem as inconsequential as a stubbed toe…and a judgment awaiting unbelievers that will make life’s suffering seem like a walk in the park. There will be hardship in this world, but—this promise is for you, believer!—take heart! He has overcome the world!