How do we know that Christ will return with joy?

The promise that Christ will return with rejoicing is encapsulated in the phrase from Psalm 126:6, 'He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.' This prophecies not only Christ's victory but also the joy of the harvest—souls redeemed through His sacrifice. When He returns, He will gather His elect, fulfilling His role as the Good Shepherd who leads His flock home. The certainty of this promise gives believers hope in the midst of their trials and reminds them of the ultimate joy that awaits them.