The Lord your God will rejoice over you. Zephaniah 3:17

An army was fighting the enemy in a tropical jungle.  Many were wounded, sick, starving, and very tired.  

One day they discovered their commander had left.  Everybody wanted to give up!

The commander returned a few hours later.  When the men saw his face, they knew things were going to get better.  The commander smiled with joy and said, 'I broke through the enemy lines.  Help is on the way.'  

The men's despair turned to joy because of their brave commander's return.

Jesus, our commander, turns our despair into joy!

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for Your presence which brings us joy.  Amen.