In Jesus there is salvation;  it is his own, and hence it is called “thy salvation”;
but it is ours to receive and ours to rejoice in.
We should fixedly resolve that come what may, we will rejoice in the saving arm of the Lord Jesus.
…Buds are beautiful, and promises not yet fulfilled are worthy to be admired.
If joy were more general among the Lord’s people, God would be more glorified among men;
the happiness of the subjects honors the sovereign.

-Charles Spurgeon