Whether in heaven or earth, Christ is the center of all God's plans and means of blessing. The reason why souls very often do not have peace is because they are occupied with themselves, for they do not find what they think ought to be in a Christian. If I am looking at Christ, there is no difficulty. The question then becomes: Does Christ deserve that such a one as I am 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 of all God's thoughts of love and righteousness as well as of glory.
William Kelly