The result of all this was a very sunny Christianity. He was not without his trials—what Christian is? But, with all, he seemed to have real enjoyment of his religion. The good news was good news to him, and he shewed it. “He joyed in God.” O for a few more Christians of the same sort—men and women who believe, and live as if they believed! What a reproach would be rolled from the faith if we could but hold up our heads a little more! We do not want any alteration of doctrine to make Christian truth more attractive, but we do want more attractive cheerfulness in those who believe and know that truth. Such, then, brethren in outline at least, is the faith which you and I are to follow. God would have us remember this guide, who thus spoke to us His word, and imitate, or copy, his faith. _Are you_, _at this present speaking_, _an unbeliever_? Solemnly and personally, God calls upon you to believe. Do not say that it is out of the question for such an one as you are. Here was one who, like yourself, was once a stranger to God. But he obtained mercy. “The grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant toward him in faith.” That grace is offered to you—can work in you. Go to God for it as he went. You are invited to come. He is waiting to be gracious. He cannot deny you. Tell Him that you have come in Christ’s name, for the blessedness of those who know the joyful sound, and you will go forth walking in the light of His countenance. _Are you weak in faith_? Be encouraged by this example, to believe more fixedly, more confidently. You have the same warrant, the same ground for your faith to rest upon—the word of truth, the Gospel of your Salvation. That assures you that all is done for you,—that a double punishment has been laid for you upon the Surety,—a double satisfaction rendered on your behalf by Him (Isaiah xl., 2), “Look at Christ set before you in the Gospel, and faith will come into exercise.” Then you will come to rest where our departed friend rested. It is no impossible attainment, no act of presumption. When the Lord is saying “Eat, O friends, yea drink—drink abundantly, O beloved,” surely we ought not to reply to His large-hearted offers with any other response than a large-hearted confidence. And you, brethren, _who are walking in the steps of this faith_, set it still before you. Be not slothful. Follow on. Carry out this principle of foundation-faith which I have been illustrating. _You have still much to gain_. You can never sit down like the conqueror in old day who wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. There remaineth yet much land to be possessed. There are many enemies to be overcome. There is much grace to be attained to. There is a closer intimacy and fellowship with the Lord Jesus to be won. For all this faith must be in action.