"Because he delights in me, he saved me" (Ps. 18:19).
And you thought he saved you because of your decency. You thought he saved you because of your good works or good attitude or good looks. Sorry. If that were the case, your salvation would be lost when your voice went south or your works got weak. There are many reasons God saves you: to bring glory to himself, to appease his justice, to demonstrate his sovereignty. But one of the sweetest reasons God saved you is because he is fond of you. He likes having you around. He thinks you are the best thing to come down the pike in quite awhile. "As a man rejoices over his new wife, so your God will rejoice over you" (Isa. 62:5).
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If he had a wallet, your photo would be in it. he sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, he'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and he chose your heart. And the Christmas gift he sent you in Bethlehem? Face it, friend. He's crazy about you.
(From pages 121 & 122 of Max Lucado's A GENTLE THUNDER --Hearing God Through The Storm)
Wonderful thoughts from two of my favorite people.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte
Oh I LOVE this...somehow I have missed that verse in Isa. "As a man rejoices over his new wife, so your God will rejoice over you." Soo perfect. This really blessed me this morning, thanks for posting it. Have a wonderful week-end. Blessings, Debbie
ReplyDeleteWhat an enormous comfort ... put in such an engaging way! I've got to put this book on my shopping list!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Myra
I have heard this before and absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome post. This is the best Cliff...☺ Sarah
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I needed that gentle reminder of why He loves me. I seem to get in the way a lot.
ReplyDeleteClif - our posts are very similar this week. Wonderful words!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Joan
I love that book. I own it! Thank you for sharing some of its contents. Max Lucado is always a blessing, as are you! Have a wonderful Sunday, Clif.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
OH !!!! These words are just wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteI heard one this week that goes well with this.
The Lord will NEVER cancel an appointment with you never EVER!
HE DELIGHTS IN US!! PRAISE HIM :)
and bless you my friend ~ Have a blessed weekend
I'm so glad His love is faithful and enduring. Thank you for sharing this. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI love this post. I also enjoy Max Lucado gentle spirit.
ReplyDeleteI love that, Clif. That does sound like a very good book. I thought you would like that song :)
ReplyDeleteClif, this really spoke to my heart. Thanks for sharing... and thanks for you very generous comment.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful!! Thank-you for sharing this particular thoughts by Max Lucado. I need to be reminded of this, maybe a little to often.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Ginger
Such a peaceful post, thank you.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm. It's so hard for us humans to get it through our heads how dearly God loves us - He even rejoices over us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this, Clif. I love Max Lucado.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing what has blessed you so we can be blessed
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing and comforting to think of God rejoicing over me!
ReplyDeleteI loved that quote! Thank you and have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteClif,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad He loves even a sinner like me. Love Max Lucado - thanks for posting this.
Jean
Thank you, that's very sweet. Doylene
ReplyDeleteI love Max's writing . Those thoughts really bless my soul.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Myrna
I love this post Clif! My Pastor always says that God has a crush on me. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Clif,
ReplyDeleteI do love these words of encouragement I love knowing he is crazy about me !!! :-)
Bless you !!! Lorie