Jubilate!

Jesus warns that his disciples will not see him in a little while, and again in a little while they shall see him. Why must this be? Because he must atone for their sins, lest  they perish. So let us learn of the need for atonement, by acknowledging our sins, and then by receiving the fruits of our redemption. And let us also learn not to chafe when he gives to us little whiles of trouble before joy comes in the morning. For these little whiles remind us of our sin, and also remind us of our Savior. Sermon for Jubilate.