"MY FLESH ALSO SHALL REST IN HOPE." Because we have set the Lord always before us, even at our right hand, we shall not be moved. The believer cannot always rejoice in possession; but he may rejoice in hope at all times. He is warranted to hope for eternal life; for righteousness by faith, that God may be magnified in his body; for the resurrection of the body, and its reunion with the soul; for the appearing of his beloved Saviour, and complete salvation through Him. His hope is laid up for him in heaven, of which the gospel now informs him - a weight of glory, a crown of righteousness, and an eternal inheritance, are reserved for him; and in hope of these he may rejoice. They are set before him to excite desire, increase courage, prevent despondency, and fill him with joy unspeakable and full of glory. They are freely given, plainly promised, and carefully preserved; therefore we shall never be ashamed of our hope. Let us not yield to our gloomy feelings, or to fearful forebodings; but let us lift up our heads, rejoicing that we shall soon be made partakers of our hope. Let us hope in God, and daily praise Him for it. Truly our hope is the anchor of our souls, sure and steadfast.

For Meditation:
Come, Lord, and help me to rejoice,
In hope that I shall hear Thy voice,
And shortly see my God;
Forever ceased from earthly strife,
I thank Thee for Thy word of life,
And for Thy precious blood.