Morning by Morning, February 11 - The God Who Delights in Us
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Looking to You, listening for Your leading, I’m seeking to begin by day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with the Holy Spirit. ...
“He reached down from on high, He took me;
He drew me out of mighty waters.
He delivered me from my strong enemy,
and from those who hated me;
for they were too mighty for me.
They confronted me in the day of my calamity;
but the Lord was my support.
He brought me out into a broad place;
He delivered me, because He delighted in me” (Psalm 18:16-19).
Thank You for Your Word that reveals Your heart: “He brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me” (v. 19).
When You lead me out of the woods and lift me up from the pit to bring me into a broad and safe place, it’s not because I’ve deserved it or earned it. It’s not because You feel sorry for me or because You feel obligated to me. It’s because You have “delighted” in me.
When You deliver me from evil and rescue me from harm, it’s not because You’re weary of hearing my whining or frustrated of waiting for me to figure out how to take care of myself in my own power, my own wisdom, in my own way. It’s because You have “delighted” in me.
Lord, let that Truth get down into my spirit. Help me see myself more how You see me, how You have “delighted in me.”
You love me. You like me. You have “delighted in me.”
You want Your best for me -- for “(my) Father in heaven give(s) good things to those who ask Him” (Matthew 7:11). You want me to have all I need -- for “my God will fully satisfy every need of (mine) according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). In fact, the Truth is, You want to pour out upon me even much more than I need -- “abundantly far more than all (I) can ask or imagine!” (Ephesians 3:20)
Yes, You convict me and correct me and lead me to repentance. That’s what a loving Father does -- “for the Lord disciplines those whom He loves, and chastises every child whom He accepts” (Hebrews 12:6). That’s what a Good Shepherd does -- (John 10:11). Your kindness leads me to repentance (Romans 2:4). And Your kindness flows out of Your heart of love for me, Your desire for the best for me, because You have “delighted in me.”
By the power of Your grace at work within me, I choose this day to see You as are You are and myself as I am. You love me! You like me! You delight in me!
“The Lord, (my) God, is in (my) midst,
a warrior who gives victory;
He will rejoice over (me) with gladness,
He will renew (me) in His love;
He will exult over (me) with loud singing
as on a day of festival” (Zephaniah 3:17)
Yes, You are the God who delights in me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you see the Lord your God as He is and see yourself as He does -- that He loves you, He likes you, He delights in you, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!
Tommy & Rocio Hays | Messiah Ministries
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