"Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh." Luke 6:21
My son-in-law, Alan, enjoys baking bread. I enjoy the mouth-watering aroma that fills our house. There's nothing better than a buttered slice of bread from a fresh baked loaf. Forget about the calories and fully yield to the temptation! Enjoy!
There is an enjoyment of another kind. It is the pleasure brought to my spirit when I enjoy God. With delight I savor His presence, whether in the house, in the church or wherever my soul is stirred by his nearness. I hunger for Him. I long to enjoy Him more.
I know He is always present, but there are times I sense a fresh awareness. I stop and breathe it in. My appetite for God is aroused and I look to see where He is. I wonder if God has something fresh for my soul to enjoy?
The Shepherd David found continual enjoyment in worship. It was a love-feast, an overflowing cup. The more of God he tasted, the more he wanted. In the Psalms he extends an invitation to taste and see how good God is. We are urged to abandon our proud inhibitions and give ourselves fully to the enjoyment of God.
Accept his invitation. Breathe in the fragrance of the fresh things our Lord has ready for your enjoyment. Allow your hunger for more of God to lead you to his banqueting table. Discover the delightful things God has prepared for you. See how truly good God is.
David found that enjoying God prepared him for times when invaders attacked him and his flock. He was ready to fight off any thief who tried to take away his satisfaction in God's goodness. His victories ring with songs of deliverance and laughter.
BREATHE IN HIS PRESENCE: He is near and awaits to satisfy your hunger for a fresh taste of His goodness. Feast on the Word. It will turn your tears into laughter. Let your house be filled with the fragrance of the Bread of Life.
PRAYER: Lord, You are the delight of my life. I have tasted and I know You are good. I long for more. Refresh me and sustain me. As I read your Word, I am fed. As I wait in prayer before You, I am filled and blessed. I love you, Lord. Amen