IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE.

 

November 19

Matthew  17:4 

Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord,

it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us 

make here  three tabernacles; one for thee, 

and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 

 
So said Peter when on the mount with Jesus, and so have we said when enjoying His presence and His love.
 
It is good to live and walk in communion with God.
 
It is good to be numbered with God's people, and to occupy a place in His church.
 
It is good to be in the presence world, because we have an opportunity of bearing witness for Jesus, and against its course; we have talents to use, and opportunities for usefulness, whereby we can glorify God.
 
Is Jesus honoured by our patient suffering?
 
Then, when on the bed of affliction, we should say, “Lord it is good to be here!”
 
Is our God glorified by our industry, forbearance, and testimony to the power and grace of Jesus?
 
Then when in our business, or in company with those whom we are trying to benefit, we may exclaim, “Lord it is good to be here!”
 
Yes, Christians, it is good to be any where, and any thing, so that thy Jesus may be glorified, and the end of thy creation, redemption, and sanctification, obtained.
 
Oh, to aim always to honour God, and then we may every where say, “Lord, it is good to be here!”
 
But if it is good to be here, how much better to be alone!
 

Great Comforter, descend

In gentle breathings down;

Preserve me to the end,

That no man take my crown;

My Guardian still vouchsafe to be,

Nor suffer me to go from Thee.

 
James Smith