What other scriptures emphasize delighting in and consistently seeking God? Job’s Challenge: A Springboard for Our Own Delight “Will he delight himself in the Almighty? Will he call on God at all times?” (Job 27:10) Delight: A Thread Running Through Scripture • Psalm 1:2 — “But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.” • Psalm 37:4 — “Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” • Psalm 40:8 — “I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” • Psalm 119 (snapshot verses) – v. 16 “I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.” – v. 92 “If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.” • Isaiah 58:14 — “Then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land…” • Philippians 3:8 — “I count everything as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Seeking: A Lifelong Pursuit • Psalm 27:4 — “One thing I have asked of the LORD… to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.” • Psalm 63:1 — “O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You.” • 1 Chronicles 16:11 — “Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.” • Isaiah 55:6 — “Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” • Jeremiah 29:13 — “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” • Hosea 6:3 — “So let us know; let us press on to know the LORD.” • Matthew 6:33 — “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” • Hebrews 11:6 — “He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • James 4:8 — “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” Calling on God at All Times • Psalm 34:8 — “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” • Psalm 105:4 — “Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.” • Luke 11:9-10 — “Ask… seek… knock… for everyone who asks receives…” • Acts 17:27 — “God intended that they would seek Him… though He is not far from each one of us.” Heart Posture God Honors • Psalm 51:17 — “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” • 2 Chronicles 16:9 — “The eyes of the LORD roam… to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him.” • Proverbs 8:17 — “I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.” Promises Attached to Delighting and Seeking • Fulfillment — “He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4) • Strength — “Those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31) • Guidance — “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6) • Reward — “He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) • Nearness — “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8) Putting It Into Practice Daily • Start each morning with Scripture reading and meditation (Psalm 1:2). • Speak to God continually throughout the day (1 Thessalonians 5:17). • Memorize key “delight” verses to recall when distractions surface (Psalm 119:11). • Fast or set aside specific times to sharpen spiritual hunger (Matthew 6:16-18). • Gather regularly with believers who share the same pursuit (Hebrews 10:24-25). • End the day recounting evidences of God’s goodness to keep delight fresh (Psalm 92:1-2). Job posed the question; the rest of Scripture answers with a resounding yes: true followers delight in the Almighty and seek Him at all times—finding in Him their greatest joy, strength, and reward. |
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