God Delights in You!

 

     In the book of Proverbs, Solomon regales us with much advice and wisdom. He is writing to his son and includes proverbial advice on anything from discipline, to honoring our parents, to following God’s commands, to avoiding wild women, to staying away from anger and folly. Here are two Proverbs my husband finds funny.

A quarrelsome wife is like a leaky roof in a rainstorm. Proverbs 27:15

Better to live on the corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 25:24

     It’s good to laugh. God’s mighty laugh is not the type to split our sides. It splits the universe as He gets ready to set things right.

But the Lord laughs at the wicked, for He sees that His day is coming. Psalm 37:13

     While we wait for heaven and the new earth, remember, even when we give up on God, as Abraham and Sarah did, He does not give up on us. When life feels meaningless and we are searching, as Solomon did, the true meaning of life is found in Jesus. Understand that God delights in you and me.

The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you. In His love, He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah3:17

     Delight yourself in the Lord today and keep laughing.

Lord,

You are in charge and You will be victorious. Show us how to laugh at the enemies of our souls. Our faith is in You and Your power and might. May we continue to delight You as You give us great joy.

In Jesus name,

Amen