-19Big Idea: My Earthly Circumstances Always Accomplish God’s Eternal PurposesThe Gospel Advances Through Adversity As I:1) See The Big Picture (v. 12-14)“In Him (Jesus) was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”John 1:4-52) Seize Every Opportunity (v. 12-14)3) Search For Joy (v. 15-19)Common Joy Stealers:1) Circumstances2) Chains3) Critics4) Competition5) Comparison