Did you know GOD Delights in YOU?

I haven't been around the blog much the last few days because I've been in the process of helping my retired missionary parents move from 16 hours' drive away to a new location only 25 minutes from me. 

The LORD has blessed in this entire process, every step of the way, from finding them affordable housing to providing for every last detail and need. 

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
-Psalm 37:23

Someone reminded my mother of the above verse a few days ago and it has proved very true for both my parents throughout this past week. I've been thinking quite a bit today about the meaning of those words and decided to see what the trusted commentator of old,  Matthew Henry, had to say about this verse. 

By his grace and Holy Spirit he directs the thoughts, affections, and designs of good men. He has all hearts in his hand, but theirs by their own consent.

By his providence he overrules the events that concern them, so as to make their way plain before them, both what they should do and what they may expect.

Observe, God orders the steps of a good man; not only his way in general, by his written word, but his particular steps, by the whispers of conscience, saying, This is the way, walk in it.

He does not always show him his way at a distance, but leads him step by step, as children are led, and so keeps him in a continual dependence upon his guidance...  

Because he delights in his way, and is well pleased with the paths of righteousness wherein he walks. The Lord knows the way of the righteous (Ps. 1:6 ), knows it with favour, and therefore directs it.  

That he may delight in his way. Because God orders his way according to his own will, therefore he delights in it; for, as he loves his own image upon us, so he is well pleased with what we do under his guidance.

As we walk with the LORD and He walks alongside, we see His hand, His grace, His love and His goodness and faithfulness in every aspect of life. He does indeed order our steps and delight in us (2 Samuel 22:20, Psalm 18:19, etc).

Have you ever thought about the LORD delighting in you? The English word "delight" means to greatly please or to take great pleasure in something or someone.

The LORD takes great pleasure in you and me and is greatly pleased to order our steps and be actively involved in each aspect of our lives by making provision for us, leading the way for us and blessing us with both spiritual and temporal blessings.

Even though we are all so unworthy, as a loving Father, God is always there for us. He knows all we have need of and... think about this... God actually ENJOYS being with us, being there for us and being all we need.

That reminds me of 1 John 3:1. Now here's an amazing, blessed thought...

Behold, what manner of love
the Father has given unto us...
that He should delight in us!