the Third Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
Golden Treasury
In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delights my soul Psalms 94:19. See also 2 Corinthians 1:3-5.
A man without afflictions, seeks his trust, and seeks his comforts chiefly in temporal things; he is full of earthly desires, and the true image of vanity; whereas we can never taste the sweet comforts of the word of God, so well, as under the burden of the cross.
There our spirits sometimes enjoy more rest and joy than if we were without it, for then that word is fulfilled which Christ says, Matthew 11:30. “...my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Thus our hearts are set against the world, reconciled to heavenly things, and easily disunited from many idols, which were impossible to deny and forsake before. Well then, may we bear this salutary burden, which will certainly end, and who knows how soon, in eternal glory and rest. And as the Lord will also give patience and strength sufficient for the day, so as to be never tempted above measure, there is abundant reason again to say, that his burden is light indeed.
’Tis good for me to wear the yoke,
For pride is apt to rise and swell:
’Tis good to bear my father’s stroke,
That I may learn his statutes well.
Father, I bless thy gentle hand;
How kind is thy chastising rod
That forced my conscience to a stand,
And brought my wandering soul to God.
