Article October 19, 1946 Issue

Accept Joy

MARION GERRY

The potency of spiritual joy as a factor in healing is readily admitted. The Psalmist sang (Ps. 30:5), "Joy cometh in the morning." He perceived Truth's light appearing—good unfolding—as thought awakened from the gloom of false, material sense.

Christ Jesus saw how imperative it is to throw off and replace the pall of sadness with the garments of bliss and praise. In the beautiful and healing Sermon on the Mount, he taught that blessedness is the fruit of rejoicing and being exceeding glad, even in the face of adversity and persecution.

Later, on the occasion of his telling the disciples about his impending betrayal, he reminded them of the Father's tender love and care, admonishing them that if they loved him they would rejoice, because he was going unto the Father. Again emphasizing the necessity for joy, he said (John 15:11), "These things have I spoken unto you. that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." Jesus' deeds plainly indicate that this joy of which he spoke is eternally self-sustained and is ever man's by reflection.

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