You can learn a lot about a person from what they write. You can learn even more from what others write about them. The purpose of reading the Bible is to learn about God, who He is, what He cares about, does He have a sense of humor (yes), what makes Him happy, what makes Him angry… It’s all there. Because God wrote it AND it was written about Him.
Today’s verse is written by a prophet, one of God’s messengers and transcriptionists. And in this one little verse he has a lot to say about God. And God has a lot He wants me to know about Himself. And it’s all wonderful!
He is among us. God loves to be in the midst of His people. He’s not up in the clouds, too far away to see what’s going on. He’s not falling asleep or busy planning His next universe. He’s right here. And that’s exactly where He loves to be.
He is a warrior who saves. Not a warrior who kills and destroys, although that is probably required in order to do the saving. But He highlights His main goal of the battle: to save. I don’t need saving if I’m not in harm’s way. He fights hard to protect me from certain death. Every day, He is right here fighting to help me make the right choices, to choose love, to choose Him.
He will rejoice over me with gladness. This is incredible. The Creator of the universe is rejoicing over me? He’s glad He made me. The one who made sunsets and peacocks and hibiscus flowers rejoices over me. Despite my flaws and failures, He is delighted that I exist.
He will be quiet in His love. As an introvert, this feels really good to me. I need quiet time of refreshment and peace. If I stop being busy, His love is right there for me to soak in. Although it is quiet, it is not weak. He is a warrior, remember. His love is powerful. Fierce even. But I must be quiet to experience its refreshing power.
He will delight in me with singing. This is my favorite. Once I am quiet, I can hear His voice. And it is singing. The One who created music is singing with delight over me. And His voice is more beautiful than any sound any human has ever heard. The Bible often talks about the angels singing, but here, God wants me to know that He likes to sing too. With delight. Because of me. And you.
Dear God,
Thank you for this beautiful verse and the amazing gifts of your presence, your protection, your love and your song! I am so humbled by your care for me. Remind me of this verse when I am afraid or feeling alone. And teach me to live with confidence and joy because of who you are and how much you love me.
CamDevo 