'Voices From The Past' Vol. 1 — April 15

If Christ with all of his benefits is yours by Gods special application, what a day of mercies was the day of your conversion! What multitudes of choice blessings visit the converted soul in that day! In the day of salvation, Christ comes into the soul, and he does not come empty handed, but brings all the treasures of his wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Troops of mercies, yea, the best of mercies come with him. It is a day of singular gladness and joy to the heart of Christ when he is united to and received by the believing soul; it is the coronation day to a king. The coronation of Solomon, when the royal diadem was set upon his head and the people shouted for joy so that the earth did ring, is small in comparison with the joy of Christ's heart, when poor souls consent to his government over their lives. They do, as it were, crown him with glory and honour, and make his heart glad. What a day of joy and gladness should it be to our hearts! How we should be transported with joy, to see the King from heaven, with all his treasures of grace and glory, bestowing himself freely and everlastingly upon us as our portion! No wonder Zacchaeus came down joyfully (Luke 19:6). No wonder the eunuch went home rejoicing (Acts 8:39). No wonder the jailer rejoiced, believing in God with all of his household (Acts 16:34). No wonder those who were converted ate their meals with gladness and praise to God (Acts 2:41, 46). No wonder there was great joy in Samaria (Acts 8:5, 8). It is no wonder we read of such joy accompanying Christ into the soul when we consider that in one day so many blessings meet together. All the kingdoms of this world, and their glory, cannot compare to it. Eternity will but suffice to bless God for the mercies of this one day.

Devotional Readings taken from Puritan Devotional Readings 'Voices From The Past Vol.1.'
John Flavel, Works, II:29-30
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