My friend sent me this picture of the beautiful lilac bush in their yard.
“His pleasure is
not in the strength of the horse,
nor His delight in the legs of the warrior;
The Lord delights in those who fear Him,
Who put their hope in His unfailing love.”
Psalm 147:10-11
The end of the book of Psalms, from Psalm 145 to 150, is
filled with rich and solid words of praise for our God. My Bible is filled with
yellow because I’ve highlighted so many verses.
God delights. Delight: a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; joy;
rapture; something that gives great pleasure.
To think that God feels that way about us! Our reverence of
Him and our hope because of Him brings joy to His being. It’s almost too good
to be true. But it’s as true as He is.
Enduringword.com: “What God takes pleasure in is the
reverence and trust of His people. Those who find their hope in His
mercy delight God, because they honor Him with their trust.”
What do we delight in because of Him? His love. His
forgiveness. His truth. His joy. His Creation. His mercy. And it never ends. He
continually gives and delights our hearts.
Godsbless.ing: “'The Lord delights in those who fear Him' speaks to the concept of 'fear' in this context as reverence, awe, and deep
respect for God. It is not about trembling in fright but rather acknowledging
God’s majesty and authority with profound reverence. This reverence stems from
recognizing God’s greatness and responding with humility and adoration.
'Who put their hope in His unfailing love' emphasizes the
significance of anchoring our hope and trust in God’s unfailing love. This love
is described as steadfast, enduring, and unconditional, never wavering or
faltering. Placing our hope in God’s love means relying on His faithfulness and
goodness, even in the face of uncertainty and challenges.”
Take a moment and read through these last 6 psalms. You may
not get through them without shedding a tear. I can guarantee you your heart
will be full to overflowing when you finish. There’s just something about
praising God with a full heart, knowing He is your God and He cares for you.
By His Grace . . .
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