The secret of satisfaction.
I. MAN CRAVES FOR SATISFACTION. He may have many advantages and gifts, much wealth, friends, health, and much beside; and these may divert, interest, and absorb him; but they cannot really satisfy. His soul will hunger still.
II. GOD'S MERCY ALONE CAN MEET THAT CRAVING. For:
1. It puts out of the way all that hinders our satisfaction. The sense of guilt; the tyranny of sin; the burden of care; the fear of death.
2. It brings along with it the true elements of the soul's satisfaction. Sense of acceptance with God; uniform victory over sin; perfect peace; the will and power to bless others; communion with God; abiding hope.
III. BUT IT MUST BE SOUGHT EARLY. "In the morning" is the literal rendering.
1. Each day should be begun with the seeking with all intensity this blessed mercy of God.
2. But especially should each life be so begun. The parents for their child at its birth; the child itself as soon as it is able to understand. What ills will be escaped, what good ensured, if this be done!
IV. THE RESULT SHALL BE THE BLESSED LIFE—heaven before you get there.—S.C.