JUST look at that boy leaning against the corn shocks perfectly happy, with an apple in his hand and no thought of care or trouble, He may have done a little work, as we see the hoe lying by his side, but we know such a little boy could not earn his living. He is not thinking about that, as he knows his parents will give him what he needs.
Those who know the Lord Jesus can be perfectly happy in the midst of difficult and trying circumstances, as it is not the circumstances that make them happy; it is being occupied with the Lord Jesus, who is perfect in every way, and the One who has said,
Then, again, we are told to be “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:77Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:7).
This is the privilege of all those who know the Lord Jesus as their Saviour, but for those who do not so know Him, their happiness can easily vanish, for it all de. ponds on the pleasing circumstances, which are but for a moment. Then when they get into sorrow they have no comfort.
May those who know the Lord praise and thank Him, not only for saving them, but for all that He is to them every step of the path, and what He will be for them throughout eternity.
ML 12/15/1918