When my oldest granddaughter was a baby, I learned a wonderful lesson about God’s love.
Six-week-old Emma had never said anything clever nor done anything noble or good. She required constant care and gave nothing tangible in return. But whenever I held her, I was overcome with love and enjoyment for her.
Zephaniah 3:17 says that God “will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (NLT)
Sometimes it's hard for me to understand how God can enjoy me. He sees all of my sins, failures, and weaknesses.
Then I think about how much I enjoyed my children and grandchildren even before they offered anything in return, and I realize that's how God loves me.
Then I think about how much I enjoyed my children and grandchildren even before they offered anything in return, and I realize that's how God loves me.
Take that thought with you today—you're His beloved child, and He enjoys you!
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That is such an excellent way of putting it Gail! Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteImmediate share! Thank you for these words. I needed them today. God bless, Gail!
ReplyDeleteGod rejoices over me. Rejoice means quiet contemplation or to jump up and spin around. To know that when I do something special that He jumps up and spins around saying that's my girl. And when I am going through my day good or bad I stop and listen as He sings songs of Love, Peace, Joy,Comfort, and that I am sleeping He is singing lullabies over me. God is so good to me always.
ReplyDeleteI've never considered God's love from this perspective, but when I do it makes my own heart sing with joy! I remember feeling that joy and love when my daughters were infants and beyond, as well as my grandsons. To know that God sees me that way and cherishes me and sings over me fills me with every precious feeling!
ReplyDeleteGreat devotion! And I must say, your contributions are bigger than you think! I look forward every morning to your devotions and what Word I will receive from it for that day! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSo many Christians have done truly remarkable things for His Kingdom. My contributions are so small.
ReplyDelete. i always had this thought in my mind ...Today i want to thank you for the way this devotion has helped me ...i look forward for such devotions everyday...Thank you
i will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will exult over you by singing a happy song.”
Thank you so much. I so appreciate all of the kind comments.
DeleteI love this!!! Thank you for these words. I love the Lord Jesus so very much!
ReplyDeleteI am too Rejoicing now from Mumbai India
ReplyDeleteWe often think of this great verse; has anyone written a hymn based on it?
ReplyDeleteI'm not aware of one, David, but if you're musical, I recommend you do it! :)
DeleteYes, lovely insight into a godly mindset. Shared on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scripture. Your expounding of it has blessed me. Thank u very much.
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