Those in Whom God Delights

Those in Whom God Delights

From: Today God Is First by Os Hillman

June 2, 2021

"His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor His delight in the legs of a man; the Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love." - Psalm 147:10

Mammon and power are the ruling strongholds of the world. If you possess either of these, then you will be courted by those around you as candidates for the finest gifts the world has to offer. The competitive environment that surrounds us often gives way to decisions and actions that are dictated by the financial bottom line or other "rewards" to which the world aspires.

A recent newspaper article stated that employers are requiring workers to put more time into their jobs, often requiring weekend work in order to be more competitive. For the Christian, this brings pressures on the family and will result in "lost market share" in the spiritual realm, including time spent at church and involvement in activities that benefit family and friendships.

The Lord has a different measuring stick. The Lord is not impressed with your ability or what you can do for Him. Only one thing delights Him and that is people who fear Him and put their hope in His unfailing love.

What does it mean to fear God and place our hope in His love? It means we acknowledge that God is the source of all that we are. He is the One who gives us the ability to work, plan, and execute. He does not want us to look to our abilities, but to His provision of all we need.

Sometimes it is difficult to balance these two perspectives. However, if we ask God to show us how to maintain this balance, He will do it.

Put your hope in His unfailing love today. Then you will know that your heavenly Father is looking on you as a delighted Father looks upon His beloved children--and you will look upon Him as all you need to accomplish everything you must do.