Whether in heaven or earth, Christ is the kernel of all God’s plans and means of blessing. And when our hearts are fixed on Him, there is peace, progress, and blessing. The reason why souls very often have not peace is that they are occupied with themselves; for they do not find what they think ought to be a Christian. Whereas, if I am looking at Christ, there is no difficulty. The question then becomes: Does Christ deserve that such an one as I should be saved? Can I deny it? The effect of this is that I am happy, and God can use me in His service. But if I am troubled about the salvation of my own soul, how can I be occupied in the service of others? The great question of self never will be settled till Christ is the center of everything to us. May it be so! He is the center for all God’s thoughts of love and righteousness, as well as of glory.
Extract From “Notes on Daniel” by William Kelly, p. 239-240.