Theme: Joy in difficult circumstances comes from keeping our focus on what God is doing in them.

Theme: We will not lose heart in our Christian life and service if we keep our focus on that which is eternal.

Theme: The 'great tribulation' events that lead to the return of our Lord are limited, sealed, and timed according to God's redemptive plan.

Theme: We should respond to the changing times with confidence in what God has already said He will do in them.