John 16-18

When Jesus began his great prayer he acknowleged that his time of ministry and life were at the end. "The hour has come." But he was able to look past the pain and insults that he would receive and he saw the work that would bring the Father the greatest glory. The Father would in turn restore Jesus to his former glory. We can look at the struggles of life in much the same way. When we stand fast for God he will lift us up.
It took me about 16 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart