J. A. Matteson
The joy of every enterprise of men is temporal, save one: testifying to the everlasting Life revealed in Jesus Christ. "These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete" (1 Jn. 1:4). In Him is life and in Him is joy. And joy does not disappoint for its source is the Life Himself, Who's goings forth is from everlasting to everlasting. In Him reside wisdom and righteousness and these He freely offers to all who are thirsty. Within the heart of man He has placed eternity and the sons of men wonder upon the earth in search of that which is transcendent. What joy is gifted to the bond servants of the Lord who testify to their fellow man of the Life and the transcendent fulfillment and purpose He brings to all who receive Him. The hour is late and the sun is nearing the horizon. The flower fades and the dew of twilight appears on the brow. Time gives way to eternity when pain and sorrow will be no more. The curse is broken, newness of life has come. Joy is given to the heirs of salvation, who take the hand of Christ regardless of the hour. One beggar leads another to the well of Living water; joy bubbles up to everlasting life to all who freely drink thereof.
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