"THE SECRET OF THE LORD IS WITH THEM THAT FEAR HIM." The man that fears God must have faith in His word, love to His person, a desire to please Him in all things, a fear to offend Him in anything, a realization of His omniscience, and a looking forward to His appearing. Beloved, is this your character? It is said of such, "His soul shall dwell at ease," free from slavish fears, from soul distressing cares and anxieties, in a state of contentment and perfect peace. And well he may, for he has God for his portion, the eternal covenant as his stay, the precious promises as his security, the glorious atonement for his plea,complete salvation for his shield, providence as his friend, Christ as his constant Advocate, Captain, and Defender, daily fellowship with God as his relief, and heaven as his final home. His soul shall dwell in goodness. The goodness of God is the storehouse of every blessing and will supply his every want, calm all his fears, silence all his doubts, and give him peace and contentment. Beloved, let us not be anxious about anything, but casting all our cares upon God, let us dwell at ease.

For Meditation:
Once the world was all my treasure,
Then the world my heart possessed;
Now I taste sublimer pleasure,
Since the Lord has made me blest;
I can witness,
Jesus gives me perfect rest.