“There are some who are always talking about corruption, and the depravity of the heart, and the innate evil of the soul.
This is quite true, but why not go a little further, and remember that we are ‘perfect in Christ Jesus.’ It is no wonder that those who are dwelling upon their own corruption should wear such downcast looks; but surely if we call to mind that ‘Christ is made unto us righteousness,’ we shall be of good cheer.
There is nothing wanting in my Lord; Christ hath done it all. On the cross he said, ‘It is finished!’ and if it be finished, then am I complete in him, and can rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, ‘Not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.’ ”
- Charles Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, Jan 31
That reminds me of a song we sang as children, "I have the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart" Second verse, "I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart":sing:
ReplyDeleteI really think that is true. We try to complicate things so much and I really believe that God just wants us to be His loving children.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah- they don't write songs like that any more :DActually there is a lot to be said for that kind of simple joyfulness. That might be why Jesus said we have to come into the Kingdom like little children.
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