God wants to lead you to a better place than where you are today. John 16:33 In this world, you will have trouble Trouble - A situation so difficult that it causes one to feel stressed, squeezed, pressured, crushed. John 16:33 In this world, you will have trouble But take heart! I have overcome the world. Overcome - A victory rooted in the past that continuously effects the present and the future. Worship in advance to advance. Acts 16:22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn't escape.