Whatever command God gives, we should instantly and cheerfully answer, “Yes, Lord; I am ready to obey.” It is not hard to say “Yes” when God leads us only in easy paths, where the flowers are strewn, where the way is smooth and agreeable. But sometimes the path is covered with thorns, and is rough and steep, or is through fire or flood; still we are always to say, “Yes.” If it is to some trial or cross-bearing or sacrifice that God calls us, our answer should ever be the same. We ought to be able to trust him when our eyes can see no blessing or good in the way he would take us. Every path of God leads to a rich joy.