Just as you are about to give up in despair, the Comforter comes and gives a short season of rest to your weary soul. You are refreshed and encouraged. You begin to look ahead and think. A few more days or weeks. But the days roll by and, instead of your burden lifting, it gets heavier.
Plans go awry.
Things that you hoped would happen - don't. Promises are broken. The much longed for victory does not materialize. The prophet Jeremiah went through just such a trial. He had hoped for deliverance, but, instead, was cast deeper into the pit of despair.