(George Mylne, “Lessons for the Christian’s Daily Walk” 1859)
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“Be content with what you have. For God has said: I will never fail you. I will never abandon you!” Hebrews 13:5
Philosophy says, “Do not repine at your lot, but make the best of it.” This is cold comfort, after all.
Blind fate says, “Hush! it is your destiny.” Neither is this a cure for wandering desire.
The Christian has a remedy which never fails, when properly applied–the Savior’s presence.
This . . .
turns poverty to riches; 
invests the humblest meal with luxury;
makes crowded cities as pleasant as the mountain top;
imparts refreshment in the midst of labor;
fills voids with Christ’s fullness; and
gives us the presence of the best of friends.
“Surely, I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion)–to the very close and consummation of the age!” Matthew 28:20
Children of God! your heavenly Father says, “All things are yours!” (1 Corinthians 3:21)–and so they are, in the degree and manner that is good for me. All the gold in the world is Christ’s, and as His child, He gives me just as much as suits my best interest. If more were good for me–would not my loving Savior give me more: money, or material things, or health, or friendship?
Come back, then, wandering desire! Do not roam abroad over that which is not yours–that is forbidden ground.
What is your present lot? Scan it well; look at it through the lens of faith, and you will see a blessing in it. You will find a Father’s love, a Savior’s presence, and the Spirit’s comforts–wrapped in the garb of present things, and rays of glory coming from them all.
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