For the Lord will again take delight in prospering you. Deuteronomy 30:9 ESV
Christmas morning. Gifts have been distributed. You have opened a present and made the necessary thank-yous. Now it is time for your (select one): wife, son, grandchild, husband to open that gift you have selected especially for them. Months of thought. Hours of shopping (or at least sometime spent on Amazon.com). Carefully wrapped with a matching bow. They start to peel back the paper. Realization slowly spreads across their face. A smile. Then a grin. Then excitement bursts forth. You get a (select one): smile, hug, kiss, thank you, high five, all of the above. It was a hit. Nailed it! You enjoyed the gift as much as the recipient. The happiness you felt was a result of the joy you gave to that special someone.
Our Heavenly Father rejoices in giving to us just as we enjoy giving to our loved ones. God does not give to us out of a sense of obligation. "Well, they followed my commandments so I guess I had better throw them a bone. Gotta' string 'em along so they will continue to follow the rules." Today's verse is cause for celebration, rejoicing, thankfulness. We have a Father who loves to make us happy. He "takes delight" in giving us good things. Our success brings him joy.
What a happy thought!!
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