I was reminded this morning that I have all the reason I’ll ever need in order to be “truly glad.”
And that was good news.
Who doesn’t want to be truly glad?
Against the backdrop of discouraging news about societal decay and news from loved ones about deteriorating health and the sadness of seeing friends’ marriages disintegrate, it’s easy to lose the feeling of being truly glad.
But God’s Word teaches that gladness is not to be determined by circumstances.
Rather, our being truly glad is to be based on a promise that has already been kept.
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.
“So be truly glad.” (I Peter 1:3-6)
My goodness.
The Christian life is a series of temporary hassles permeated with the promise of eternal happiness.
I’m truly glad that my eternity will be characterized only by perfection and peace.
I pray that you’ll be truly glad as you anticipate the same priceless inheritance.
As always, I love you
Martin
