The life of Christ was in its entirety a complete and continual giving, and it was the only perfect life. He fully realized the implications of the everlasting covenant. And in God's wise provision for the mortification of the flesh, we usually find that to a larger or smaller degree this is true. Rarely, if ever, are we permitted to enjoy the sweet but dangerous gratification of having been entirely right. The mind that has fully grasped this has solved all problems and achieved perfect peace.
All fear is removed and all desire is satisfied.
In thy presence is fullness of joy. David was king of a prosperous and successful nation. He subdued all his enemies round about, and enjoyed all the power and wealth and respect that natural man could wish. God was too real to him. He was too simple and genuine and unaffectedly humble.