How is it, people often ask, that so many professing believers have so little happiness in their religion? How is it that so many know little of joy and peace in believing, and go mourning and heavy-hearted towards heaven? The answer to these questions is a sorrowful one, but it must be given. Few believers attend as strictly as they should to Christ’s practical sayings and words. There is far too much loose and careless obedience to Christ’s commandments. There is far too much forgetfulness, that while good works cannot justify us, they are not to be despised. Let these things sink down into our hearts. If we want to be eminently happy, we must strive to be eminently holy.
~ J.C. Ryle
As the Westminster Confession states, "the chief end is the glorify God and enjoy Him forever". Do we as believers in Jesus Christ live our lives in such a manner that is worthy of the gospel of Christ? Do we honestly believe that Christ is more glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him? The scriptures call and compel us to live our lives as holy and pleasing unto Him.
Challenge: Live your life in the Freedom that Christ has given you. You are not shackled by your circumstances. Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever
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