Promises from God

In Zechariah 2:5 (KJV), God describes life in "Jerusalem," which is an obvious pointer toward the future "New Jerusalem," or heaven. In that verse, God says,

For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.

That is, God will offer both (1) protection from outside trouble and (2) inner joy. A simple message, to be sure, but one which should focus our prayers, and encourage us to remain diligent and faithful.