We read in ‭‭John‬ ‭16‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Many of you have heard the story of Horatio Spafford who wrote the song, “It Is Well With My Soul.” If you haven’t, you can read more on Wikipedia. In 1871 Horatio lost his entire family. First, his son had died of pneumonia, followed by his four other children, who drowned. Some of the lyrics include; “Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.”

In our key verse John teaches us that no matter the grief we experience here on Earth, no one can take away the joy we will experience one day in our heavenly home. I am so thankful for the eternal lot that I have in Heaven. 

There are many artists who have sung this song. A version I like is by Reawaken Hymns.

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You that no matter what I face, I can still experience joy. Help me to rejoice through my trials so that others may see You. Help me to find joy here on earth through Your goodness that continues to follow me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.