Paul the Apostle tells us that he suffered the loss of many things yet because of that was able to have salvation in Christ. “…I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ and be found in him…” (Philippians 3:8b-9a CSB). We learn in Philippians 1:29 that on Christ’s behalf we should expect to have hardship because that is simply part of life. We can rest assured that Christ is with us because Christ said, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20”. That is great news and the joy of the Gospel that Christ will be with all those that believe bringing comfort and knowing that He loves us. Christ suffered, died and rose again so that we may have eternal life. Amen