Some folk who would be horrified to think themselves saintly live in an almost continuous consciousness of God.
John W. Lynch
“I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow. I will feast the soul of the priests with abundance, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, declares the Lord.”
Jeremiah 31:13-14
The English Standard Version
All this and heaven too.
Matthew Henry
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Saints are persons who make it easier for others to believe in God.
Nathan Söderblom
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.
Joel 2:12-13
The New International Version
In this world believers are united to God by faith…In heaven it shall be by love.
John Owen
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