Christians can rejoice even in deep distress. Even when trouble surrounds them, they still sing, sometimes even more beautifully under pressure. Waves may roll over them, but their souls soon rise to see the light of God's presence. They have a way of staying afloat, singing, "God is with me still," even in the storm. Who gets the glory for this resilience? Jesus alone.

Trouble doesn't bring comfort by itself, but Jesus does. In the fiery trials, His presence fills us with joy. In sickness, He visits and comforts us. In death, when the cold waters of Jordan gather around us, Jesus holds us and whispers, "Fear not, beloved; to die is to be blessed. These waters flow from heaven; they're sweet, not bitter." As we wade through, heart and flesh may fail, but He reassures us, "Fear not; I'm with you. I'm your God." As we near the unknown, Jesus comforts us, "Fear not; it's your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Strengthened by Jesus, believers aren't afraid to die. No, they look forward to seeing Him, their morning star, as the sun in His strength. Truly, Jesus' presence is all the heaven we need. He is "The glory of our brightest days; The comfort of our nights."