COMMENTS
In the Lord's presence, no matter where we are, is fullness of joy. Let us cultivate the Lord's acquaintance more, drawing near to Him in prayer, in the study of His precious Word, in meditation upon all His goodness, His providential care, the marked manifestations of His grace in our own individual experiences, and His precious promises which are all yea and amen in Christ Jesus. Thus "draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you" (Jas. 4:8); He will manifest Himself to you and take up His abode with you. It is indeed the will of God that all His children should be happy in Him, that they should be always rejoicing; and if anyone lack this blessing, he is living below his privileges.
By the presence of God, we may understand is meant the condition of God's favor in our present sacrificing state, and in our future glorified position. Fullness of joy, that is joy to one's fullest capacity, is the privilege of either condition; and the Christ class, who enjoy His fullest favor, is blessed with eternal pleasures.
Acts 2:28; Prov. 4:18; 1 John 3:2; Matt. 5:8; Psa. 17:15; 36:8; Heb. 12:2; Luke 14:14; John 6:39, 40, 44, 54; 14:2, 3, 19; Acts 2:26-28; 26:6, 7; 1 Cor. 15:40-57; 2 Cor. 5:1-5; Phil. 3:10, 11, 21; Rev. 20:4, 6.
