[:en]FROM GRIEF TO JOY
A woman will suffer pain while giving birth to a child. But when the baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy upon seeing her baby. Josus used this illustration with His disciples to emphasize that though they would grieve because He would be leaving soon, that grief would turn to joy when they saw Him again . (John 16:20-22)
Jesus was referring to His death and resurrection – and what followed. After His resurrection, Jesus spent another 40 days walking with them and teaching them before he ascended to heaven. He also sent the Holy Spirit to fill them with joy.
We have never seen Jesus face to face. But He has given us His Spirit to ease our anguish and make us joyful. – (Alyson Kieda)
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