"But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases."
Psalm 115:3
Our God is sovereign. He does all things for the pleasure of his glory. Some people really misunderstand this, as they attribute evil and all kinds of bad things to God. How unfortunate to think this way. God is always good, and He is never the source of evil (James 1:13,17}. The psalmist believed that God is the source of mercy, truth, help and blessings (Psalm 115:1,11-12). His pleasure is to reveal his goodness in our lives for the praise of his glory.
So many are seeking pleasure in life in all the wrong places. At the end of selfish efforts to find pleasure in life comes bitter disappointment. Some people even give up on life in depression and endless frustration. The pleasure of life is found in God. He wants us to be blessed through the pleasure of his goodness. Those who make this discovery live a life of trusting God and praising his name. Those who can't see this pleasurable purpose in life become bitter toward those who do. They simply cannot believe that there is anything to life but frustration, pain and disappointment.
How do we get in on this pleasure in God? It begins by trusting his goodness and surrendering to his will. His will is good, acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:1-2). His will is filled with the pleasure of heaven. Our purpose for living becomes God's pleasure. The result in our lives is love, joy and peace (Galatians 5:22). You will be blessed and receive the increase. He will be your constant help and protector. His pleasure will become your pleasure (Psalm 115:9,14-15). This is the pleasure of life.
Prayer: Father, we surrender our lives to the good pleasure of your glory. Do that which is pleasing to you in our lives through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Psalm 115:3
Our God is sovereign. He does all things for the pleasure of his glory. Some people really misunderstand this, as they attribute evil and all kinds of bad things to God. How unfortunate to think this way. God is always good, and He is never the source of evil (James 1:13,17}. The psalmist believed that God is the source of mercy, truth, help and blessings (Psalm 115:1,11-12). His pleasure is to reveal his goodness in our lives for the praise of his glory.
So many are seeking pleasure in life in all the wrong places. At the end of selfish efforts to find pleasure in life comes bitter disappointment. Some people even give up on life in depression and endless frustration. The pleasure of life is found in God. He wants us to be blessed through the pleasure of his goodness. Those who make this discovery live a life of trusting God and praising his name. Those who can't see this pleasurable purpose in life become bitter toward those who do. They simply cannot believe that there is anything to life but frustration, pain and disappointment.
How do we get in on this pleasure in God? It begins by trusting his goodness and surrendering to his will. His will is good, acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:1-2). His will is filled with the pleasure of heaven. Our purpose for living becomes God's pleasure. The result in our lives is love, joy and peace (Galatians 5:22). You will be blessed and receive the increase. He will be your constant help and protector. His pleasure will become your pleasure (Psalm 115:9,14-15). This is the pleasure of life.
Prayer: Father, we surrender our lives to the good pleasure of your glory. Do that which is pleasing to you in our lives through Christ our Lord. Amen.
