Can We Have ‘Blessed Hope’ During the End Times?

Nelson Walters talked about how the entire concept of the end times is frightening to most people. Yet, according to the Apostle Paul, we are to look forward to our blessed hope, the return of Jesus. Is this a disconnect—are we to have hope or be frightened—or both? How can we focus on the blessed hope even in the midst of difficulties, persecution, and distress?