We ought so to behave ourselves, that the ungodly may see the mind of Christ in all our ways; even look and voice should bear witness for Christ: “Ye are My witnesses” (Isa. 43:10).
One word spoken with a savour of Christ may sink into the soul of the hearer, and bring forth fruit unto eternal life.
There is something in the very countenance of those who walk with God, that gives authority to all they say.
Happiness, Joy, Comfort, and Peace
All our wounds are for Christ’s binding up: our broken hearts become witnesses to His skill and loving kindness; for it is spoken by the prophet, “Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” (Matt. 8:17.)
Special comfort and consolation may be given to any Christian; but it is the diligence of the soul in walking with God that brings settled comfort.
Consolation in Jesus will abound as our sorrow for sin is deep, and our desire for obedience sincere.
If our peace be marred amidst our upright desires to please the Lord, it is because of self-willed purposes mingled with those upright desires.
We speak of our comfort and peace being marred by the ways of others towards us, little considering that Self-will is the author of our vexation.
It is our duty to be always happy. True, we may be sorrowful; but if we be unhappy, it is because we have been drinking of some foul stream, and not of our fountain of joy—God Himself.