WHERE IS HAPPINESS?
NOT IN MONEY -
Jay Gould, the American millionaire, had an enormous fortune. When dying, he said, “I suppose I am the most miserable man on earth.”
NOT IN PLEASURE -
Lord Byron lived a life of pleasure and ease. He wrote: “The worm, the canker and grief are mine alone.”
NOT IN MILITARY GLORY -
Alexander the Great conquered the known world in his day. Then he wept, “There are no more worlds to conquer.”
NOT IN POLITICAL POWER -
William Tweed became the brilliant boss of Tammany Hall and ruled New York City. He said: “My life has been a failure in everything.”
NOT IN UNBELIEF -
Voltaire was an infidel of the most pronounced type. He wrote: “I wish I had never been born.”
NOT IN POSITION AND FAME -
Lord Beaconsfield enjoyed more than his share of both. He wrote: “Youth is a mistake; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.”
WHERE IS HAPPINESS?
The answer is simple. In Christ alone. HE said: “Your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”
“Whoso trusteth in the lord, happy is he.” (Proverbs 16:20)
In Christ is Peace: My Peace I give unto you. ………………. (John 14:27)
In Christ is Comfort: Let not your heart be troubled. ……….. (John 14:27)
In Christ is Fellowship: I will never leave thee. …………… (Hebrews 13:05)
In Christ is Life: He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life. (John 03:36)