When I was growing up, periodically, my cousins would come over for a visit. I only had one set of first cousins since my mom was an only child and my dad had one brother. We had this big rock at the end of our driveway so on the day of their visit, I would sit on that rock and wait for them, anticipating their arrival. I couldn’t wait because I knew it would be fun. As I grew older, of course, my excitement changed to other things. But when I surrendered my life to Jesus, all that enthusiasm and built-up excitement was poured out into my relationship with spending time with Him. After high school, I worked in an office all day, but at night while my friends hung out and went on dates, I immersed myself in God’s Word. I couldn’t wait to be with Him. I literally couldn’t get enough Jesus-time.
I’ve been walking with Christ for fifty-two years and many things have changed. Life got in the way, struggles came, and there have been many ups and downs. At almost sixty-nine, I still get excited, though. I find great joy when I’m with my family, having fellowship with my sisters in Christ, going to church, connecting with people from my past, teaching God’s Word, and traveling. But this morning, I was reminded of those years when everything was new and exciting. My delight was truly in the Lord.
While I cannot bring back those days (nor do I want to), I am praying that God would restore that delight. David, the Psalmist, reveals that his delight is in the Lord ALONE. I picture him talking to God about everything… sweet fellowship. I want to wake up every morning and be so excited to come into His presence that I run to His throne. I may grab my caffeine on the way there (I get up way before the sun arises), but I want to hurry to Jesus because I know that He’s waiting for me to come… and the fellowship I will share with Him that morning will be new and exciting.
Here’s the thing… David tells us that when our delight is in the Lord, then He will give us our heart’s desires. In other words, when we delight in Him and Him alone, He puts His desires in our hearts and then He fulfills them. Oh my goodness… today my heart has been moved at the thought of Jesus. I can’t wait to sit with Him and listen to His heartbeat. I can’t wait to walk with Him and enjoy a sweet fellowship that is new today. I hope that we all find our greatest delight in Him… nothing else but Him. Let this encourage you today.