He came to bring the Mourners Joy

Love not the World, neither the Things that are in the World.

We want to be Christians, but first look in the Mirror and see what we have done. Have all our efforts been to obey the commands of Christ’s Words? Are we fleeing from the evil Burden of Sin? Are we suppressing our evil Impulses with all Our Strength to the point of Death?

If we love God we must give up what is contrary to Him. God does not tolerate the works of the Flesh or the evil cunning of Satan in Christians. If we are to be exalted by God’s Love we must refrain from sinning. If we love the World and practice pride and fleshly lusts, we have no love for God. When we love God, all worldly Things disappear.

Let us love and listen to all of God’s commandments. The teaching of Christ shows that whoever loves Him, follows His Voice. God is pleased with a Heart that spreads His Glory and Honour in obedience, and is soft in Love through Joy, Pleasure and Pain. Such a Heart is His dearest Friend.

God is a fierce Revenger when we do not obey the Commandments He has given us. He punishes the Wrongdoers, but rewards those who are faithful. If we are obedient and God’s Love comes into our Heart, the Law and Punishment are not needed. If we are willing we must work hard, otherwise we will feel the Pain of the Law.

God strengthens true Love and it never gets tired. It looks forward and hurries toward blessed Peace. Away from the burdens of the Earth to rest in God’s Bosom. When our Soul awakens, the Spirit of God is renewed. Bliss, Pleasure, and Joy smile upon it. Our Spirit is not burdened by Sorrow, but is made Sweet by God’s Love.

If we profess Love but are not fruitful, He will not accept us as His Child. If we are to gain God’s Love, all worldly Impulses must be completely put aside. If we seek God’s Love as a precious Treasure, He will live in our Heart. If we do not regret loss of the World and ask His forgiveness, His Love will be ever with us.

This Love remains with us for ever; for ever in Heaven where nothing con take us away from Him. What we miss here can not compare to what we will have in Heaven. Let all the Attractions of the World perish. If God’s Love is with us, and we cherish it; then even in Death we will leave with an uplifted Heart. We can look forward to God’s Love in Heaven.

So let us stand united with God for all Time. Even when Storms of Suffering and Plagues beset us. Bear it in good Spirits, for God’s love makes every Thing worthwhile. Amen.