Hannah prayed because her heart was exulted in victory over
her enemies. Like her, God aids us in
his work in the house of the Lord. Our
hearts rejoice in his salvation. He
counsels and instructs us and we shall not be moved. Our souls rejoice for he shows us the path of
life where there’s fullness of joy, and pleasure forevermore. It’s for the righteous to rejoice in the Lord
and take refuge in him. With the gifts
of thanksgiving and praise we declare, “Surely God is my salvation; I will
trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my might; he
has become my salvation” (Isa 12:2).
Enjoyment of Christ
A Prussian philosopher and diplomat Wilhelm von Humboldt
(1767–1835), the founder
of Humboldt University in Berlin wrote, “True enjoyment comes from activity of
the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united.” To be spiritually attuned calls for a
discerning mind and healthy body. When
people accept our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in their lives he paves the way
for this fulfillment. To some even living
in pain may still mean happiness in Christ.
Jean-Jacques Rosseau (1712–1778),
a Francophone philosopher, and composer wrote, “I have always said and felt
that true enjoyment cannot be described.”
This is the ultimate essence of life to be enjoyed. When we discover heaven there will be nothing to compare it
with.
A pioneer, woodsman, and frontiersman Daniel Boone (1734–1820) said, “Felicity,
the companion of content, is rather found in our own breasts than in the
enjoyment of external things; and I firmly believe it requires but a little
philosophy to make a man happy in whatever state he is.” Knowing we’re saved and assured of salvation
gives contentment. It’s a great joy to
experience salvation.
DeWitt Clinton (1769–1828),
a politician, naturalist, and former governor of New York wrote, “Pleasure is a
shadow, wealth is vanity, and power a pageant; but knowledge is ecstatic in
enjoyment, perennial in frame, unlimited in space and indefinite in duration.” Clinton must have been thinking about a
special kind of knowledge. This could only
be gained through the Holy Spirit who’s with us until the end of time.
Divine Knowledge
It’s only by divine knowledge we’re truly successful. An author and impresario Napoleon Hill (1883 –1970) said, “Success in
its highest and noblest form calls for peace of mind and enjoyment and
happiness which comes only to man who has found the work he likes best.” One way of ascending to the mountaintop of
success is by lifting up the Lord Jesus Christ in our lives. He knows our hearts and is undeniably the author of
salvation.
As for our motivation nothing assures our blessings more
securely than having the gift of the Holy Spirit. John C. Maxwell (b. 1947), an author and
pastor reminded us: “Enjoyment is an incredible energizer to the human
spirit.” Through the Holy Spirit we’re
certain to learn of Christ’s gifts to us.
By his grace we’re renewed, fulfilled, and enlivened to do his
work. Serving in his mission is always a success.
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