This may sound like an April Fool’s Day joke.

But this is the Sovereign Creator — He who is the way, the truth, and the life — being absolutely truthful…

The fruit of the Spirit is joy. —Gal. 5:22.

Joy in the Holy Ghost. —Unspeakable and full of glory.

Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; . . . exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. —We glory in tribulations.

Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; . . . for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame. —These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. —As the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. —The joy of the Lord is your strength.

In thy presence is fulness of joy: at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. —For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Rom. 14:17. -I Pet. 1:8. II Cor. 6:10; 7:4. -Rom. 5:3. Heb. 12:2. -John 15:11. -II Cor. 1:5. Phi. 4:4. -Neh. 8:10. Psa. 16:11. -Rev. 7:17

Daily Light on the Daily Path | April 1, Morning

This is no joke.

This is no April Liar’s trick.

I wondered what God would have for me this morning.

I was feeling “dreary and dark” yet.

Then I came to this reading…

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. —Num. 6:25,26.

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. —The brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. —The god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies sake. Let me not be ashamed, O Lord; for I have called upon thee. —Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. —Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.

The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

John 1:18. -Heb. 1:3 -II Cor. 4:4. Psa. 31:16,17. -Psa. 30:7. -Psa. 89:15. Psa. 29:11. Matt. 14:27.

Daily Light on the Daily Path | March 12, Morning

Notice the shining brightness of His light above!

So…am I feeling much better now?

Not particularly.

But I am grateful to be reminded and reassured by what I read above.