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Delight

This past Sunday, I had the chance to see David Crowder in concert. It is a show I've wanted to see for about 15 years. Each time he came to town, I had a conflict that prevented me from going to the show. This past May, I jumped at the chance to buy tickets. Turns out we got some amazing seats.  

The show was simply incredible. Julie said I looked like a kid in a candy shop with my ear to ear smile. He played song after song for about two hours. I could have stayed there for another few hours listening to Crowder and the band. They were some of the most talented musicians I've ever heard. Each of them seemed to play two or three instruments during the show. It was awesome!

Julie was right. I was filled with a happiness and joy from finally experiencing worship with Crowder live. I never fully appreciated the talent he possesses nor the amazing skill of those surrounding him, until seeing him shift from one instrument to another as the set list progressed. Indeed, I found myself watching and listening in amazement and pure joy.

Zephaniah 3:17 says:  
“The Lord your God is with you,
    the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
    but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Is God just like I was watching Crowder? It says He rejoices and sings over us. I envision God looking down on us smiling ear to ear. When we are singing, He is singing along with us. He delights in us as His people. As the Crowder songs say, “How He loves us!”

The name of Crowder's tour is "Milk and Honey" based on his latest album. Numbers 14:8 says, "If the Lord is delights in us, He will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us.". Not only is God looking down on us in delight, He is committed to provide for our needs.   

He is a loving God and we are His delight. So find joy in God and His commitment to you.

Be blessed and be a blessing,
Matt
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