Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Happiness — Part 1

On March 3rd, we had a meditation on the subject of happiness. We will finish the month with the same subject.

For those who do not know the Lord, “happiness” can be described as “Happen-ness.” In other words, their happiness depends on happenings. If things go well, they are happy; if things are not going so well, then their happiness vanishes.

But, it is very different for someone who knows the Lord and seeks to follow Him, owning Him as Lord of their life.

• Here is what David says on the matter: “Happy is that people, whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 144:15).

• His son Solomon further adds: “Whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he” (Proverbs 16:20).

• John tells us, regarding obedience: “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them” (John 13:17).

• The Apostle Paul said to King Agrippa: “I think myself happy” (Acts 26:2).

• James declares: “Behold, we count them happy which endure” (James 5:11).

• Peter records: “If ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye…If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye” (1 Peter 3:14; 4:14).