A Happy People by R. F. Cottrill

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 25, 1871

A Happy People.

By R. F. Cottrill

“Happy is that people whose God is the Lord.” Ps. 144:15. “Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.” 2:12. “O, taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” 34:8. “Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” 146:5.

It is blessed to realize that God lives; and that he has not forgotten his people; that he is ever the same unchangeable God, and is faithful to fulfill his promises to his people in these last days; that he condescends still to instruct his people and lead them by his Spirit amid the perils of these last days. The people who recognize his leading and follow his teachings are truly happy. None that put their trust in him shall be confounded. Those will be put to shame who transgress without cause. Those whose rebellious hearts will not be instructed, but oppose the work of the Lord, who persist in following their own ungodly lusts, and refuse the blessings our Father tenders them by his Spirit, will see their mistake, and learn at length that they only are wise who “take fast hold of instruction,” and escape the corruption that is in the world through lust.

The Lord has done and is doing great things for us. We are highly favored of the Lord. And let us bear in mind that where much is given, much will be required. Let us appreciate the light, and by walking in it show that we do highly value it. It is time for us to be in earnest in this work, and so to seek the Lord that he will come in and sup with us—that we may individually hold communion with him. We may be strong in the Lord. When we follow him fully, we can say with confidence, “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.”

Then “wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord.” R. F. COTTRILL.