Solomon tells us that “a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP ). God undoubtedly has a sense of humor; we need only look at some of the animals He created (it’s hard not to smile at the sight of a hippo, a monkey, or a puppy). Or think of some of the married couples you know: don’t you think God was smiling at the wedding as He looked ahead to the interaction of the wildly different personalities that will be living together?
I was listening to the Martins today singing “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting,” and I heard the lyrics in a way I had not before.
Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art.
What a beautiful thought! And it seems to grow in magnitude as I continue to contemplate it. These first two lines provoke a number of questions for me: “What is Jesus?” (Note that it’s not who is Jesus.) And why does this bring joy? And how does it enable me to rest?
Perhaps I’m thinking too much — in fact, it’s very likely. As the rest of the song shows, it’s all about letting His beauty “fill my soul.” I will be listening to this song more in the coming days and asking the Holy Spirit to reveal to me the truths that it contains.
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