This
is such an encouraging observation made by CS Lewis:
“In the truest sense,
Christian pilgrims have the best of both worlds.
We have joy whenever
this world reminds us of the next,
and we take solace
whenever it does not.”
Joy
listening to a piece of beautiful music
and being awed by our Master Composer
seeing a clear, starry night knowing
God is the Master Creator
laughter of children reminding us the
He wants our joy to be full and overflowing
eating something delicious and
thinking about the Marriage Feast of the Lamb
receiving encouragement and feeling wrapped up in His comforting arms
singing praise to God with other
believers and knowing it is just a taste of
what it will
be like when we are with every tribe, people, language and nation!
sitting by a large body of water and
listening to the crash of the water on shoreand thinking about the power and majesty of God's voice
seeing the brilliance and artistry of a sunset and being reminded God loves
beauty
Solace
knowing He is Faithful and True when I
feel betrayed
remembering God has a plan with hope
for my future when I am discouraged
running to His arms for shelter and
safety when I am hurt
assurance that the Lord is “enthroned
as King forever” when this present world is
showing it’s dark and sinful
side
being blessed that my transgressions
are forgiven when I ask
having Someone who daily takes my
burdens when I can’t stand up anymore
sensing Him stilling the storm to a
whisper when the waves are about to take meunder
walking with confidence because He who
began a good work in me will complete it
dreaming about my new home Jesus is
preparing when I get homesick
smiling because He is coming for me –
soon!
Be encouraged today, my friend! Look
for what brings you joy – a reminder, a glimpse of what is to come… and for
those moments when discouragement is large take comfort – for those things that
are just temporary.
“He who testifies to
these things says,
‘Yes, I am coming
soon.’
Amen.
Come, Lord Jesus!”
