Ps. 37 :4
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and HE shall give you the desires of your heart.
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I like to sometime look at verses backwards – when trying to understand So…
1. the desire of your heart…
God wants to give us the desire of our hearts. He says that He will not withhold any good thing to those who walk uprightly. The problem that presents itself here is that what we WANT is not what God WANTS to give. We want another realationship that is outside of the marriage – or alot more money to spend on our material – self seeking pleasures. Or we want a sports car… or a new house… or whatever. Now, don’t get me wrong – there is nothing wrong with things or relationships. And there is a level of blessings that they bring – when rightly sought after. But God wants to be the source of all our joy – pleasure – fullfillment – fun – wonder – and THEN HE can add these things as it seems fitting for us. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these Things will be added to you. But not until we are rightly viewing the Lord according to His word.
2. and He shall give you
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God enjoys giving us stuff – but not if we are going to build our lives on the things He gives. What if you gave your child something, and that thing you gave him becomes the center of his or her’s life – breaking apart the relationship you desire more than anything? Would you give it? God is the same in that He desire to be known by you (according to His word – and not some mystical experienced based approach) – adored – worshiped with a life that is obedient. The very thing He desires to give you is santification and purity by the word of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. But WE – are more interested in – stuff – that is perishing – than the knowledge of the Holy One. Things… Yes He gives them… but He desires to give the greater thing – which is Himself.
3. Delight yourself also in the Lord
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Hey… Do you daily delight in the Lord? Do you know what I am talking about?Have you ever just been so delighted about what you are coming to know about God that all else just fades away? This is delighting in the Lord. I can tell you that the greatest thing that I have come to understand and delight myself in is the great mystery of the Gospel. Why would he elect me and cause me to know Him? There is nothing in me that would deserve this. I Bring nothing to the choice of God. His Mercy and Grace is awesome and complete. He is faithful and HEAVEN is my home. Now that is a reason to delight in Him. So keep your eyes on the father and all that He has done. Remember what’s important. For the thing (salvation) that He has started – He will finish it untill the end. This you can count on!