Filled to overflowing~

February 19, 2009

"If we give the impression that the main effect of Christianity is to make us miserable, then it is not surprising that ninety per cent of the people are outside the Christian church. 'Miserable Christians,' they say, 'look at them!' And they add that they have life, they have joy, they have fullness. Shame on us Christian people! But it is not merely a question of saying shame on us. What a terrible responsibility is ours if we are so misrepresenting this 'glorious gospel of the blessed God' (1 Timothy 1:11). We are meant to be witnesses to all people that we are filled to overflowing. We are meant to show the truth of the psalmist's words: 'My cup runneth over!' (Psalm 23:5)." D. Martyn-Lloyd Jones

The more we enjoy of God, the more we are ravished with delight.
—Thomas Watson

Can you guess what the Lord is working on in my life? :)

2 comments:

The VanLue House of Happy Chaos said...

Yep..it's not about circumstances is it? We are called to joy and contentment no matter what our feelings or surroundings. Easily said...much harder done:) Grace...grace...grace...:) Have a great day!!

Ashley said...

Great post....really is true. Sometimes it is hard to show joy through circumstances but that is what we are called to by the unchanging God! Thanks for sharing.

Ashley