The fact that Christians can rejoice, even in the deepest distress, is a blessing. The waves may roll over them, but their souls soon rise to the surface and see the light of God's countenance. They have a bouyancy about them which keeps their head always above the water and helps them to sing amid the tempest. Trouble does not necessarily bring consolation with it to the believer, but the presence of the Son of God in the trial with him fills his heart with joy. He is sick and suffering, but Jesus visits him. The cold, chilly waters of Jordan are gathering about him up to his neck. Jesus puts His arms around him and cries, "Fear not, beloved; to die is to be blessed; the waters of death have their fountain-head in heaven; they are not bitter; they are sweet as nectar, for they flow from the throne of God." As the departing saint wades through the stream, the billows gather around him, and heart and flesh fail him, the same voice sounds in his ear, "Fear not; I am with thee; be not dismayed; I am thy God" (Isaiah 41: 10). As he nears the borders of the infinite unknown, Jesus says, "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" (Luke 12: 32). Thus strengthened and consoled, the believer is not afraid to die. He is even willing to depart, for he has seen Jesus as the morning star and longs to gaze on Him as the sun in His strength. Truly, the presence of Jesus is all the heaven we desire.