WITH delight and satisfaction little Harry returned home from his fishing, whistling as he went along with his fishing-rod on his shoulder and the fish hanging on a string on his hand. What do you think made him so contented and happy? O, you say, he might well feel happy, getting such a fine catch to take home to his mother for supper. Yes, that was it. It was not a great deal to be happy about, nor could this make him happy very long. Soon he would forget all about it, and he would learn that these things made him happy only for a little while, and then it would pass away.
But would you, my dear boys and girls, like to know what will bring you lasting joy and satisfaction? Ah, let me say, it could be nothing that belongs to this scene; but there is that which will bring to you lasting joy and satisfaction.
It is only to be found through faith in Christ Jesus who died on the cross for sinners, and if you trust Him and accept Him as your own Saviour, you will have joy, both in this world and for all eternity. “IN THY PRESENCE IS FULLNESS OF JOY; AT THY RIGHT HAND THERE ARE PLEASURES FOR EVERMORE.” Psa. 16:1111Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. (Psalm 16:11).
ML 07/05/1925