The theme of suffering and redemption go hand in
hand in Christian theology. Good Friday leads to Easter
Sunday. Death to sinfulness leads to Christ’s invitation to
the fullness of life. In the same way, Christ describes the
end times being preceded by turmoil and trials. Whatever
we may face, our faith in Jesus Christ teaches us to trust
that his redeeming love will always win out at the end. This
is true for the end times and for the daily struggles and trials
we face in our lives. Sustaining hope in our everyday ups
and down helps us to mature in faith as we await the return
of Christ at the end of time.