DAILY?READINGS: 2 Samuel 14; Zephaniah 2; Galatians 2
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. – 2 Corinthians 8:2
In Scripture joy is often associated with affliction and trials. “But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that…ye may be glad also with exceeding joy” (1 Pet. 4:13). “Looking unto Jesus…who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross” (Heb. 12:2). Are trials your portion? Rejoice! Your future is glorious. —D. Pickup
While we walk the pilgrim pathway, clouds will overspread the sky;
But when trav’ling days are over, not a shadow, not a sigh.
When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory! —E. Hewitt