January 19: Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore. Psa. 16:11

These have learned to estimate the things of this present life according to their true values; they see that all of its joys are both transient and unsatisfactory and that the only real value in it is in the opportunities it affords for experience and discipline and education in the things of God and for hearing the call of God and making our calling and election sure. In thus making the proper use of the present life--walking in the path of life which God shows us through His Word--we have the present joys and hope and faith in the things unseen, but sure and eternal; knowing also that by and by in the immediate presence of God we shall have fulness of joy, and pleasures for evermore at His right hand--the chief place of favor. R1949 Our joy is largely dependent upon our study of the Word and our knowledge of the precious promises contained therein. R5460