February 1, 2024

February 1: Heavenly Happiness.

Heaven Rejoices Over Repentant Sinners.
"I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance."--Luke 15:7, NKJV

HEAVEN IS FULL OF JOY.  It responds with the praises of Him who made so wonderful a sacrifice for the redemption of the human race.  Should not the church on earth be full of praise?  Should not Christians publish throughout the world the joy of serving Christ?  Those who in heaven join with the angelic choir in their anthems of praise must learn on earth the song of heaven, the keynote of which is thanksgiving.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, 244.

Everything in heaven is noble and elevated.  All seek the interest and happiness of others.  No one devotes himself to looking out and caring for self.  It is the chief joy of all holy beings to witness the joy and happiness of those around them.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, 238.

There is no jar, no discord, there.  All is health, happiness, and joy.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, 81.

                "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them,
              does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost

              until he finds it?  And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
                   And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors,
               saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' "
                                                                                              --Luke 15:4-6, NKJV