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Harmonious Social Life, December 21
Activities in Heaven
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly
heritage.
Psalm 16:6
The loves and sympathies which God Himself has planted in the
soul shall there find truest and sweetest exercise. The pure communion
with holy beings, the harmonious social life with the blessed angels and
with the faithful ones of all ages, who have washed their robes and made
them white in the blood of the Lamb, the sacred ties that bind together
“the whole family in heaven and earth”—these help to constitute the
happiness of the redeemed.
Amid the ransomed throng are the apostles of Christ, the heroic
Paul, the ardent Peter, the loved and loving John, and their true-hearted
brethren, and with them the vast host of martyrs.
Heaven is full of joy. It resounds with the praise of Him who made
so wonderful a sacrifice for the redemption of the human race. Should
not the church on earth be full of praise? Should not Christians publish
throughout the world the joy of serving Christ? Those who in heaven
join with the angelic choir in their anthem of praise must learn on earth
the song of heaven, the keynote of which is thanksgiving.
Everything in heaven is noble and elevated. All seek the interest
and happiness of others. No one devotes himself to looking out and
caring for self. It is the chief joy of all holy beings to witness the joy and
happiness of those around them.
If you have trials here, and feel lonesome, look away from this dark
world to the bright glories of heaven. Set your affections upon heavenly
joys, and then you will not feel so deeply the trials and disappointments
of this life, for you will feel that you have a home in glory, a crown, a
harp, and a lovely Saviour there. Strive for that blest inheritance which
God has promised to those that love Him and keep His commandments.
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