He is not here; HE HAS RISEN!  Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee. ‘ The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’   -- Luke 24:6-7 NIV

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  --James 1:2-3 NIV