In a moment when words feel insufficient to heal real pain, this message reminds us that Jesus remains unchanged - faithful yesterday, today, and forever. Joy is not shallow happiness or denial of suffering, but as a deep, sustaining gift that flows from hope in God. While grief, anxiety, and confusion are real, joy rooted in Christ can endure even through darkness because it is anchored in who God is, not in how life feels. As we fix our eyes on Jesus and seek God's kingdom first, we are invited to live “all in,” preparing our hearts and lives, not only for his first coming, but for His promised return.