A dear friend of mine passed away from cancer several years ago, but even in his final days, his attitude was joyful. He was at peace, because He knew with certainty that His future was in Heaven with Jesus. Despite being in physical pain and feeling weak, he was always telling jokes and making visitors laugh. Because of this man, several nurses, doctors, and other patients were exposed to the joy that is in Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ alone. Can you imagine that? Even in his weak state, he was a testimony of the Good News.

This friend was a reminder to me that what happens to you is not as important as the choices made by you. We will all experience trials, and encounter unexpected problems. But we have a choice in how we respond. We can respond from a worldly place, or a godly place. We can react out of fear and anxiousness, or respond from a place of peace and confidence.

2 Corinthians 12:9 in the Bible says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness." We will all experience weakness and hardships, but we can have peace in knowing that God’s strength is with us. He will not forsake us.

This is Luis Palau.