GIVING GOD PLEASURE

The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy. (Psalm 147:11 NKJV)

 God takes pleasure in our faith. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him"; but surely the alternative is true, that our faith is precious in His sight, though it be only as the touch of the hem of His garment.

God works in us to will and to do of His good pleasure. The Apostle says that we ought to walk so as to please God. How can we walk in that way? It is not within our power. But how blessed to know that if only we will work out what He works in, and abandon ourselves to Him, He will perfect us in every good work to do His will. Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Hebrews 13:21).

There are many ways in which we may please God. Generosity is a sacrifice well-pleasing and acceptable unto God; obedience is well-pleasing unto the Lord; a holy and humble walk with God, like Enoch's, will elicit this testimony, that it has pleased God. Let us not disappoint Him, but "walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing."

PRAYER

Our heavenly Father, we pray that You would make us what You would have us become, that we may perfectly please You, and worthily magnify Your holy name. I pray this in Jesus' name, AMEN.

God's Daily Promise

Promise #304:
I promise a crown of life to all who love Me despite their trials.

James 1:12 (WEB)
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved,
he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.