What Do You Delight In?

Dean Bjorlin

Summary by PulpitAI:

In this sermon, we are invited to consider the concept of delight—both in God's love for us and our delight in Him and His Word. We begin by imagining two invitations: one to an unknown group and another to a gathering of our favorite people, highlighting our natural tendency to take pleasure in familiarity. This sets the stage for understanding how God delights in us, despite our imperfections, as shown in scriptures like 1 John 4 and Psalm 149. We are reminded that God knows us fully and loves us deeply.

We are encouraged to reciprocate this divine delight by seeking joy and satisfaction in our relationship with God. Psalm 37:4 teaches us that as we delight in the Lord, our desires align with His. This reflection extends to the practice of engaging with God's Word, emphasizing that it's not a chore but a profound opportunity to grow and find joy.

Through analogies of trees and seasonal growth, we recognize that our spiritual journey is a process, one that involves patience and ongoing meditation on God's teachings. Just as trees bear fruit in due season, our spiritual lives flourish through the disciplines of delight and meditation.

Ultimately, we explore how crucial it is to know God truly, as our capacity to delight in Him and His Word stems from this intimate knowledge. We conclude with a call to open the Bible, to delve into the living Word of God, and to embrace the profound truth of His unwavering love and delight in us. Through this journey of delight, both as individuals and as a community, we grow in understanding and embody the fruits of His Spirit.