Delight Yourself in the Lord
Isaiah 61:10-11
The word delight means to gain great pleasure, satisfaction, and happiness. Isn't that exactly the kind of relationship you want with the Lord?one in which both you and He enjoy time spent in each other's presence? If that sounds good to you, then I have great news. God also wants that kind of delightful friendship, which develops through commitment, trust, and patience.
First, a believer must commit his or her ways to God.
This means that we welcome Him to examine our desires and plans. The Lord is invited to alter whatever does not fit His purpose or advance His plan for our life.
Second, a believer must trust God.
Who is more worthy of our faith than the Father, who gave Jesus Christ to save wicked sinners? The One who would not spare His only Son will certainly provide all that His children need (Rom. 8:32).
Third, a believer must rest in God.
When we fret about an issue or something that we consider necessary, we're neither committing ourselves to the Lord nor trusting in Him. Because of our limited human viewpoint, waiting patiently is rarely easy. However, God knows when circumstances and timing are perfectly aligned for His will to be done.
A growing relationship with the Lord is not drudgery, though it can be hard work. But the effort is a labor of love, because humans are designed to derive joy from being in God's presence. The greatest pleasure we can experience in life is walking hand in hand with a Father who adores us.
