[Songs in the Night - January 25]
The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow therewith. Proverbs 10:22 R.V.
WHOEVER has the Lord's blessing is rich indeed,
regardless of the amount of this world's goods which
he possesses.
Of what value is all the wealth of a
Croesus if it bring not peace, joy, and happiness?
Wherever we go we find all—rich and poor—seeking
pleasure, seeking the springs of joy; but how few of
these seekers ever find it!
Alas! it seems impossible
for the world to understand the great fact that the
blessing of the Lord constitutes the true fund of riches
and pleasures forevermore—more than the life that
now is, and the coming one!
Those whom the Lord
makes rich with his promises and his favor, his guidance
and his blessing, have the joy which others are
vainly seeking.
These true riches during this Gospel
age are obtainable by all who have the "hearing ear,"
and who learn of God's favor in Christ.
In Christ are
hidden all the treasures of divine wisdom, love, and
power. Z'13-30 R5171:1 (Hymn 179)