Joy & Happiness

2 Ways to get out of a trial – AB Simpson

2 Ways to get out of a trial – AB Simpson

There are two ways of getting out of a trial. One is to simply try to get rid of the trial, and be thankful when it is over. The other is to recognize the trial as a challenge from God to claim a larger blessing than we have ever had, and to hail it with delight as an opportunity of obtaining a larger measure of Divine grace. Thus even the adversary becomes an auxiliary, and the things that seem to be against us turn out to be for the furtherance of our way. Surely, this is to be more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

– AB Simpson –

Full of joy – Thomas Watson

Full of joy – Thomas Watson

The sea is not so full of water—as the soul of a glorified saint is full of joy. There can be no sorrow in Heaven—as there can be no joy in Hell.

– Thomas Watson –

Diligent in your work – Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Diligent in your work – Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men (Colossians 3:23).

It is right for Christians to be diligent in business. They have good conscience that oils the wheels. “A merry heart does good, like medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). A light heart makes easy work.

– Robert Murray M’Cheyne –

Worship is natural to the Christian – JI Packer

Worship is natural to the Christian – JI Packer

We need to discover all over again that worship is natural to the Christian, as it was to the godly Israelites who wrote the psalms, and that the habit of celebrating the greatness and graciousness of God yields an endless flow of thankfulness, joy, and zeal.

– JI Packer –