Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Does God have Joy? (Count: Psalm 149)
Here's a shorter review of a nine-verse psalm.
Psalm 149.
Do you ever wonder if God is happy about your life?
Sometimes, I know God chooses to love me, forgive me, and think about me. Other times, I feel ashamed and distant from Him, and assume he doesn't approve of me.
After three verses about people who spend time praising God in songs, dancing, and instrumental music... David tells us clearly that "the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation."
While the rest of the psalm talks about the greatness of praise and worship and understanding God's Word (The "double-edged sword"), we've got to let these words soak in...
"the Lord takes delight in his people."
God enjoys thinking about me. He wants me to interact with Him. He loves it when I turn to Him and recognize His greatness. His works. Remember things He has said. When I get creative about expressing my love and thanks to Him.
He just loves that.
As a Christ-follower I really admire said last week, "I'm just a guy who Jesus loves."
What if that statement became the foundation for how I think about myself?
Where I find my self value?
Who I live to please?
How I view God in response?
If I take the time to praise God and show Him my love, he really enjoys me - DELIGHTS in me. Gotta love that!
Psalm 149.
Do you ever wonder if God is happy about your life?
Sometimes, I know God chooses to love me, forgive me, and think about me. Other times, I feel ashamed and distant from Him, and assume he doesn't approve of me.
After three verses about people who spend time praising God in songs, dancing, and instrumental music... David tells us clearly that "the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation."
While the rest of the psalm talks about the greatness of praise and worship and understanding God's Word (The "double-edged sword"), we've got to let these words soak in...
"the Lord takes delight in his people."
God enjoys thinking about me. He wants me to interact with Him. He loves it when I turn to Him and recognize His greatness. His works. Remember things He has said. When I get creative about expressing my love and thanks to Him.
He just loves that.
As a Christ-follower I really admire said last week, "I'm just a guy who Jesus loves."
What if that statement became the foundation for how I think about myself?
Where I find my self value?
Who I live to please?
How I view God in response?
If I take the time to praise God and show Him my love, he really enjoys me - DELIGHTS in me. Gotta love that!
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