PURE DELIGHT

Delight thyself in the Lord;
and he shall give thee the
desires of thine heart.
Psalm 37:4

It's been some time since I have visited this verse even though it is a favorite of mine. The word “delight” isn't a word we use very much anymore, but it's real in its every aspect. Scripture speaks of delight as God takes great pleasure in being a cause of our delight. The above verse speaks of a mutual delight between the Lord and us on a very individual basis. I define it as an event that causes my “innerds” to tingle to the point I want to giggle like a little kid. It's having one's blesser being blessed almost beyond words.

Over the last 3-4 months, I made a personal decision to watch for God's working in my life in little things that often get lost. People do kind things for each other all the time, but it's easy to see how God is the One prompting so many of those things coming our way. Afterall, we know that every good and perfect gift comes from God Himself.

Coming back from therapy this last week, I was weary and sore and as we turned the corner to our house, the thought just crossed my mind, “I wonder if there will be flowers on the porch when we pull up?” I receive few flowers which is okay...its just not my thing. We pulled up and no flowers. There was no big thing about it. Soon a call came from a florist wondering if we would be home for a delivery. Flowers came. I can't even describe the beauty of the arrangement and it even had some little butterflies included (my favorite insect.) My friend knew nothing of my need of a special touch from God, but He did and He knew just who He could trust in the process.

I surmised who they could have come from but was I surprised. They were from a newer and dear family to our church. She and I almost always touch bases with each other at church. I have known her son and family and coming to know the rest week by week. There are times when the Lord just connects folks as only He can do it. Mrs. W. had the flowers sent today, not yesterday or tomorrow but today. She's a loving Godly lady who probably is more in tune with God's prompting than she even realizes.

We all may experience what the world would consider to be coincidental events. The longer I live and see how God works in so many ways, I'm not sure I believe in such anymore. I'm thinking of times some folks have come to mind and I don't know why. It's a strong enough prompting that at times, I've phoned such a person. It hasn't been unusual to hear on the other end of the line, “How did you know I needed to hear from you?” So rarely has dawned on me that it was a prompt from the Lord. It's been the same with sending notes or whatever else. So how did I know to make that contact and in a timely way. As God's child, He can use me or you as He sees fit.

So what points are sticking in my mind with all of this?
*Appreciate the delightful moments God brings my way.
*Appreciate those dear ones in my life who are in tune with the Spirit when He speaks.
*Be more in tune to the Holy Spirit's leading me in being good in another person's life.
*Although we want to be servants and like when others appreciate our efforts, the fact
remains that God does all things well.

I love the servant attitude and actions of my friends and I love them for it. In it all, it encourages me to love my Heavenly Father even more knowing He's always looking out for me. He will use His choicest servants who will act on His bidding. They can feel a delight in knowing they carried out God's biding.

Looking at the day, I see God's working, friend acting and delight sparkling all over the place!

Dear Father, what a privilege to be a part of Your great family and to feel so much love despite all the disease, cares and cultural distress all around us. Thank You for my friends and for You blessing me through them. You are such a delight in my life...in Jesus' precious name...Amen