When Grief Turns to Joy: Reflecting on John 16:16–33

Jesus comforts his disciples by promising a brief period of sorrow followed by lasting joy. He explains that though they will weep while the world celebrates, their grief will give way to rejoicing when they see him again. Like a mother forgetting her labor pains at her child’s birth, they too will experience joy that no one can take away. Jesus assures them that after this time of confusion he will speak plainly about the Father. He reminds them of the power of prayer in his name, offers peace despite the world’s troubles, and declares, “Take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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