Zephaniah 3:17
17 “The Lord your God is in your midst,
A victorious warrior.
He will exult over you with joy,
He will be quiet in His love,
He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
Did you know that the living God is not serious all the time? The scripture above clearly states that he loves us, and has joy when He considers His Children.
God is love. He is humble and full of kindness and generosity. But love also means He cannot ignore wrong. God hates evil, and can become angry at rebellion or disobedience, or a stubborn refusal to acknowledge truth. He has given His Word (the Bible) to let us know what is true and right.
The Lord does everything possible to lead people to Himself, their Creator. God sent His Son Jesus to pay the penalty for our sin. He can forgive those who sincerely ask for it and submit to Him as the supreme ruler of all. Those who entrust their life to Him receive His Holy Spirit to live inside them. He then begins to transform their lives. As they draw near to their heavenly Father through prayer, reading His Word and learning to live in His ways, they experience a peaceful security and great joy!
Do you want God to be pleased with you and to rejoice over you? Turn from wrong, commit your life to Him and seek after Him with all your heart. If this is new to you, and you would like some help, you can pray the salvation prayer I included under the Becoming a Christian menu. Then you can find a good church to attend (see the Finding a Good Church information). You can learn more about the only God and come to feel His presence and great love for you.
For those of us who are already living close to God, keep growing. You have experienced His love and joy. Thank and worship Him, and rest in His love. No matter what we experience in life, any ups and any downs, God’s heart is only good toward us. Our Father is such a joy to be with!
Other Scripture
Luke 15:7
Hebrews 1:8-9