“The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.“ Ecclesiastes 7. Isn’t this because all the saints bear witness that God reveals himself most sweetly and deeply in times of sorrow and loss rather than times of ease and comfort?
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Replying to @JohnPiper
But mirth surely is a welcome guest in the heart of the wise? For Benoni, Son of Sorrow, is surely also Benjamin, Son of Joy.
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Replying to @LouisM19583 @JohnPiper
It is likewise said that Benjamin is a ravenous wolf. Consider Benaiah, the commander of Solomon’s army, and the many Ben-fellows who likewise lead. Then consider the Gold, and the Roman Wolf. Consider the vow of Reuben the death of Aaron’s sons, the death of the sons of Eli.
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Replying to @Ryonsbludbout @JohnPiper
Jesus is both - the baker (bread) , who dies, and the cupbearer (wine) , who is exalted; the Lion of Judah, and the Lamb of God; the Wounded Healer, both Benoni (Son of Sorrow) and Benjamin (Son of Joy) - Son of Man and Son of God!
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Consider the embalming of Joseph and where his bones rested, and likewise that of Israel. Consider the putting out of the Necromancers, and the miracles of Elijah and Jesus. Consider the apostasy under Moses, and how the second circumcision of Joshua’s men was the first....
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