Today’s Devotional – God Delights in His Children

Drawn from my archives

Today was a beautiful day for a ride. The sun was shining, the car windows were open, and I was enjoying a little alone time with my daughter.

It brought me back to a day, long ago when I sat in the front seat of my dad’s 67 Chevy Nova, with a toothless grin that only a father could love. And he did love me–unconditionally, patiently, and endlessly.

The relationship between a parent and their child is an incredible bond of warmth and affection, and yet it’s merely a glimpse of the love between God and His children.

I’ve often heard parents say that they looked forward to their kids going back to school in September. I’m not saying that I was a better parent, but I can tell you that I missed my kids when they weren’t around. I loved it when they were home for the summer and homeschooling turned out to be some of the best days of our lives.

I find joy in my children, and so I understand what it means when I read that God delights in His people. He doesn’t just love us, He also likes us. He wants to be with us, He wants to spend time with us. He wants to walk with us in the garden the way He did with Adam and Eve.

There’s a common misconception in our society that we’ll simply be with God “some day,” and that we’ll enjoy His company “one day.”

Let’s make that day today. And let’s make it again tomorrow. Invite Him to be a part of your life. Invite Him to stay.

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Tilling the Soil

Look up the 4 verses below that remind us how much God enjoys being with us. Underline the part of the verse that describes His affection. ie. He delights in us, etc.

Psalm 18:19
Psalm 149:4
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 147:11

Planting Hope

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20, KJV)

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