Learning To Delight In God's Word
Learning to Delight in God’s Word
Psalm 1:1–2 declares:
Blessed is the man
Who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
I will never forget the day I realized that I did not delight in God’s Word as much as I thought I did. I am a devoted New York Jets fan—and yes, it has been quite some time since the Jets have given their fans much to celebrate. Year after year, one could argue that the New York Jets have been the laughingstock of the National Football League. Yet, without fail, true Jets fans continue to root for their team every season.
For my fortieth birthday, my wife surprised me with Monday Night Football tickets to see the New York Jets play against the Buffalo Bills. It was easily one of the greatest birthday gifts I have ever received. Still, in true Jets fandom fashion, I did not have much hope that my team would actually win.
Then came the fourth quarter.
Our quarterback threw a thirty-yard pass to one of our wide receivers—and he caught it in the end zone. Touchdown. The stadium erupted. We screamed at the top of our lungs. I jumped up and down, yelling uncontrollably, to the point that I briefly lost consciousness. Yes—I fainted. I quickly recovered… and then started screaming all over again. It was incredible.
As expected, the Jets ultimately lost the game. (After all, I am a Jets fan.) But while walking back to the car, I sensed the Holy Spirit whisper something to my heart—words that deeply convicted me. He said, “I’ve never heard you scream for Me like that before. When have you ever lost consciousness because of your excitement over Me?”
In that moment, I realized that my delight in the New York Jets had surpassed my delight in the Lord. What made the realization even more sobering was this simple truth: the Jets lost—but my Lord always wins.
Reflect
Delight changes everything. God’s Word was never meant to be endured; it was meant to be enjoyed. When reading Scripture becomes life-giving rather than obligation, obedience becomes joy.
Ask Yourself
Do I approach God’s Word out of duty or desire?
What would it look like to genuinely enjoy Scripture this week?
Prayer
“Lord, give me a heart that delights in Your truth.”
Psalm 1:1–2 declares:
Blessed is the man
Who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
I will never forget the day I realized that I did not delight in God’s Word as much as I thought I did. I am a devoted New York Jets fan—and yes, it has been quite some time since the Jets have given their fans much to celebrate. Year after year, one could argue that the New York Jets have been the laughingstock of the National Football League. Yet, without fail, true Jets fans continue to root for their team every season.
For my fortieth birthday, my wife surprised me with Monday Night Football tickets to see the New York Jets play against the Buffalo Bills. It was easily one of the greatest birthday gifts I have ever received. Still, in true Jets fandom fashion, I did not have much hope that my team would actually win.
Then came the fourth quarter.
Our quarterback threw a thirty-yard pass to one of our wide receivers—and he caught it in the end zone. Touchdown. The stadium erupted. We screamed at the top of our lungs. I jumped up and down, yelling uncontrollably, to the point that I briefly lost consciousness. Yes—I fainted. I quickly recovered… and then started screaming all over again. It was incredible.
As expected, the Jets ultimately lost the game. (After all, I am a Jets fan.) But while walking back to the car, I sensed the Holy Spirit whisper something to my heart—words that deeply convicted me. He said, “I’ve never heard you scream for Me like that before. When have you ever lost consciousness because of your excitement over Me?”
In that moment, I realized that my delight in the New York Jets had surpassed my delight in the Lord. What made the realization even more sobering was this simple truth: the Jets lost—but my Lord always wins.
Reflect
Delight changes everything. God’s Word was never meant to be endured; it was meant to be enjoyed. When reading Scripture becomes life-giving rather than obligation, obedience becomes joy.
Ask Yourself
Do I approach God’s Word out of duty or desire?
What would it look like to genuinely enjoy Scripture this week?
Prayer
“Lord, give me a heart that delights in Your truth.”
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