"Thou wilt make known to me the path of life;
In Thy presence is fullness of joy;
In Thy right hand there are pleasures forever." Psalm 16:11

Last week we looked at verses concerning the Lord making known the path of life for His own. We have the promise of divine guidance: by wise counsel; by the still small voice; in the midst of uncertainties; in decision making; and this to the end of life. Let's now look further into this verse.

'...In Thy presence is fullness of joy...'
The very presence of God is comfort to the saints, the holy ones of God, the Believers! We have His divine presence: In this life on earth: "And behold, I am with you, and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15

His presence gives rest:
"And He said, 'My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.'" Exodus 33:14

His presence gives courage in life's battles:
"When you go out to battle against your enemies and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, who brought you up from the land of Egypt, is with you." Deuteronomy 20:1 (Though these words were written to the Israelites the same holds true for Believers in Christ Jesus. Our enemies are different, but they are enemies none the less. Selfishness, envy, jealousy, greed, anger; strife to mention just a few. We are conquerors in Christ Jesus!)

His presence gives comfort in trials:
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched,
Nor will the flame burn you." Isaiah 43:2
(We have God's promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13, "...And God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it." And we know that our escape is in Christ Jesus!)

His presence is assured to the smallest assembly of Believers" "For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst." Matthew 18:20

His presence is with us to the end:
Matthew 28:20, "...I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Does this not cause your heart to be filled with joy? Always in the presence of our Almighty God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Think of it! Never alone! Our Father is in control of all things; Christ Jesus is at His right hand making intercession for us; and the Holy Spirit is within each always leading in the path of righteous as we heed His voice.

So we sing:
"Break forth into joy O my soul,
Break forth into joy O my soul.
In the presence of the Lord there is joy forever more,
Break forth, break forth into joy O my soul."

Hallelujah! Our God reigns!