John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
The disciples were bitterly disappointed when Jesus was captured by the mob, and Job endured multiple assaults from the enemy of souls, and if we were to ask him, he would tell us that he didn’t feel good as he passed through his valley experiences. Even Jesus, our Great Exemplar was at times bowed down with depression and discouragement, and He was moved to utter those words: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?
[The Desire Of Ages pp 690] The fate of humanity trembled in the balance. Christ might even now refuse to drink the cup apportioned to guilty man. It was not yet too late. He might wipe the bloody sweat from His brow, and leave man to perish in his iniquity. The words fall tremblingly from the pale lips of Jesus, “O My Father, if this cup may not pass away from Me, except I drink it, Thy will be done. Three times has He uttered that prayer. And He will not turn from His mission. He will become the propitiation of a race that has willed to sin. His prayer now breathes only submission: “If this cup may not pass away from Me, except I drink it, Thy will be done. Having made the decision, He fell dying to the ground from which He had partially risen.
The fact is that God has never ever left one saint who believed in Him. He is always there, He is always near, and He guards us as the apple of His eye. Therefore, faith in God should never be based upon feelings, for feelings change, and fluctuate, but God does not. In fact, the only constant in the Christian’s life is The God factor, and if persons were to hang in there, staying the course with Jesus, we would often see His wisdom, guidance, and good purposes at the latter end.
Hebrews 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!