Some people go through life looking into the rearview mirror.
The ancient Hebrews were masters of glorifying the ugly past. Many of them actually wanted to go back to Egypt and again stick their necks under a yoke and feel Pharaoh's lash. Little wonder that God canceled their passport to the Promised Land. Believers have faced huge difficulties since the days of Paul. Remember, for those whose lives are centered in Christ, the best is always yet to come.