God's Delight in Creation

From: Messages of God's Love: 1932

HOW refreshing such a tranquil scene is on a hot summer day. Well may the people in our picture have remembered to thank God for allowing them to enjoy the beauties of the stream with its lilies and shady banks.

Although we know that the whole earth belongs to God, we are naturally so taken up with man's interests, that we are inclined to think it was made chiefly for our enjoyment. Who, when coming upon a choice flower or a beautiful view in some secluded place, has not wished first that more of his fellow-men could see these hidden things? We should think of God's enjoyment of creation, and should never consider beauty wasted though not seen by mortal eyes. Then we should be more grateful for every mercy we receive.

"Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created." Rev. 4:11¹¹Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. (Revelation 4:11).

However much God enjoys the beauties of His handiwork, He takes an infinitely greater delight in new creation, in saved souls. We all know the verse beginning "F"or God so loved the world" etc. And again,

"That the world may know that Thou hast sent Me and hast loved them, as Thou hast loved Me." John 17:23²³I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. (John 17:23).

Are you one who has given "joy in heaven" over your repentance, one in whom God delights because you have be.. lieved in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ?

"THERE IS JOY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ANGELS OF GOD OVER ONE SINNER THAT REPENTETH." Luke 15:10¹⁰Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. (Luke 15:10).

Messages of God’s Love 9/4/1932

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