Quote: "Jesus promised his disciples three things..."
William Barclay
“Jesus promised his disciples three things—that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble.”
—William Barclay, The Gospel of Luke
A few related passages and quotes:
Luke 1:30 (CEB) — The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you.
1 John 4:18 (CEB) — There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear expects punishment. The person who is afraid has not been made perfect in love.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CEB) — Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 4:13 (CEB) — Instead, rejoice as you share Christ’s suffering. You share his suffering now so that you may also have overwhelming joy when his glory is revealed.
2 Corinthians 12:10 (CEB) — Since I know it is all for Christ’s good, I am quite happy about “the thorn,” and about insults and hardships, persecutions and difficulties; for when I am weak, then I am strong—the less I have, the more I depend on him.
James 1:2 (CEB) — My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy.