RO 27:18{XO 21:6{A promise only differs from a threat by one thing, love! But that makes all the difference. To those who are still enemies in their minds, the prospect of serving forever would be anything but pleasant. But when the enmity is slain by the cross of Christ, and all things are become new, and the love of Christ constraineth, then it is among the brightest of our many bright anticipations, and everlasting joy and everlasting service become almost synonymous. Rest is sweet, but service (in proportion to our love) is sweeter still. Those who have served much here cannot but anticipate the fuller and more perfect service above. Those who have to do little more than stand and wait here, will perhaps revel even more than others in the new experience of active service, coming at once, as it were, into its full delight.
"Shall serve Him"—and forever;
Oh, hope most sure, most fair!
The perfect love outpouring
In perfect service there!