About the Cover: Jesus told His disciples that we should not be surprised by trials and opposition in this world because it has been this way with all the prophets. The heavenly reward from the Lord far outweighs anything that this world can throw at His people. Even more so, we leap for joy and rejoice because these trials mean we are counted among those who will be with our Lord. He has first prized us so greatly that He gave of himself with loving, outstretched arms upon the cross.