In what ways can we share God's "delights" with others around us? Feasting on Divine Delights – Psalm 36:8 “They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.” Why God’s Delights Are Meant to Be Shared • God’s abundance is pictured as a generous banquet, not a private snack. • A river overflows; it can’t be bottled up. When we drink deeply of Him, the overflow naturally reaches others (cf. John 7:37-38). Enjoy First, Share Second 1. Personally taste His goodness (Psalm 34:8). 2. Drink freely—no cost, no rationing (Isaiah 55:1-2). 3. Let satisfaction replace self-focus; a full heart has room for others. Practical Ways to Pass Along God’s Delights • Speak the Word: Sprinkle everyday conversation with fresh Scripture you’ve savored. • Celebrate answered prayer openly; it invites others to trust Him. • Offer hospitality that mirrors His banquet—welcome, warmth, plenty. • Serve with joy, not duty; delight is contagious. • Share testimonies of freedom from sin; they display the sweetness of grace. • Give generously; His river runs through your wallet, too (2 Corinthians 9:8). • Sing! Worship in community turns private enjoyment into corporate praise (Colossians 3:16). • Encourage weary believers; remind them of promises they may have forgotten (Isaiah 40:31). • Reach the lost with the gospel—the ultimate invitation to the feast (Luke 14:23). Everyday Snapshots • Over coffee, recount a verse that lifted you that morning. • Text a struggling friend Psalm 36:8 with a quick note: “His river is flowing toward you today.” • Turn family dinner into “gratitude night,” each person naming one way God delighted them this week. • Bring a meal to a neighbor, explaining you’re simply passing on the Lord’s abundance. Promises That Fuel Our Sharing • “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and he who waters will himself be watered.” (Proverbs 11:25) • “We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. … We write these things so that our joy may be complete.” (1 John 1:3-4) • “The generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25) Living as Rivers, Not Reservoirs God never intended His delights to terminate on us. He fills us so fully that His joy naturally spills over—through words, deeds, and open doors to His banquet. Drink deeply, then let the river run. |
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