Jesus said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). He admitted that we are going to have problems, but He told us to be of good cheer. The word “rejoice” is a verb; it’s an action, not something you possess. You don’t have to feel joy to rejoice in the Lord because you always have joy in your spirit, whether you can feel it or not (Galatians 5:22). You can rejoice through gritted teeth or with tears running down your face.
