There’s a wonderful true story about a woman who was the cook at a camp. Her policy for over fifty years was one fork per person per meal. When the dishes were collected before dessert was served, campers were instructed to “hold on to your fork for the best is yet to come.”

In her latter years she specified that when she died she be laid in her casket with a fork in her hand. As people filed by her casket she wanted the fork to remind everyone that “the best is yet to come.”

The Bible says, “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because when you have stood the test, you will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”

In other words, whatever your circumstances, hold on – for the best is yet to come!