As
the people of this world perpetually chase after good feelings by doing
whatever their selfish impulses dictate, God has called his children to take
hold of profound joy and lasting gratification by cultivating a deepening
relationship with their Maker. Sin is deceptive and in the end Satan always
discards his heroes, but God’s servants have his unending love and his
grace-filled presence as their ultimate reward. This is real pleasure and
lasting contentment. King David addressed God after surveying the hedonistic
and rebellious culture of his day, and with an optimistic call to the faithful
wrote: “But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for
joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice
in you. For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with
your favor as with a shield” (Psalm 5:11-12). God is good. Knowing him is
cause for celebration.
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