SOBERING JOY

Sobering joy;

That is what the Christian enjoys in this life time.

Knowing the dark days and yet also knowing

That the sun is still shining on the other side of the clouds;

That is what keeps the joy in sobering times.

The clouds are but midst and are temporary.

They always yield to the light of the sun.

Jesus’ disciples went through that transition moment

Of transitory to eternity;

One side of the cross to the other;

One side of death to the other.

Going through the veil is something we all will do.

Christians have the advantage of knowing what’s on the other side;

Not all the details, but the truth that it is there.

That assurance is where the hope comes from;

That is where our joy comes from.

The times are sobering but the joy is serene.