TAKE DELIGHT

DELIGHT OR DUTY?

Read Isaiah 58 and focus on verse 2 (KJV)

Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.  

Many people serve God and perform other spiritual things (such as fasting or service to others) out of duty, habit, self praise or other self gratifying reasons.    

Take a good read of the above scripture and do a self check today!

TODAY'S FOCUS:  SPIRIT CHECK - IS IT A DELIGHT?

Is your spirit delighted when performing the following or are you performing out of duty or by request?

• Prayer and Fasting
• Daily Devotion
• Serving others
• Going to church
• Giving money or time
• Loving and forgiving others
• Feeding the hungry
• Visiting the sick 
• Ministering with your gifts
• Other .........

Before answering, I ask that you truly reflect on how you are performing: 

1. Do you grumble or complain?
2. Do you speak to others about it?
3. Do you expect compensation?
4. Do you have restrictions?
5. Are you truly delighted in your spirit?

Know that if you delight in performing any thing for God as reflected in the scripture reading there are some rewards as a result.  Can you list at least 7 things promised to you if you take delight in approaching God and doing things for Him with delight?  (I have given you one example)

• Your health will spring forth speedily

Remember if you delight yourself in the Lord He will cause you to ride upon the high places of the earth.  

GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE FAITH!

Virtuous Jewel