Watching a football game without knowing the final score can be a real nail-biter. A pastor I know does something clever: he checks the score after his Sunday services, and if his team won, he watches the game stress-free. He says it’s like knowing the end removes the tension of every fumble and close call.

It’s a bit like our walk with Jesus. No matter the challenges, we know the ultimate victory is ours. And that’s something to hold onto every day.