Created for His Pleasure

Today’s Reading: Ezekiel 8-11; Revelation 4

"You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created." Revelation 4:11

When reading both the books of Ezekiel and Revelation you have to be in awe of the glory of God. I do not think Spielberg has even scratched the surface with special effects in comparison to the majestic, powerful and extravagant glory of God. Here we see that the 24 elders surround the throne of God as they “worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne…” This will probably be one of the first things that we see when we get to heaven, as John did; the throne of God and cherubim about the throne of God, and the worship of God as He sits on His throne. They are declaring that God created all things, He didn’t just allow things to happen but He had a plan in mind and in His greatness, He performed all that He promised. Not only did He create all things, but also it is for His pleasure all things were created. It is important that we understand and accept that God created us for His good pleasure. We were not created for our own pleasure but for God’s. If I am trying to please myself, I am not answering to the purpose of my existence. However, when I seek to please God, then I am answering to my existence. The wonderful thing is that we find that when we live to please God we find great pleasure for ourselves. This is where happiness and satisfaction is---pleasing God. “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33) “If any man seeks to save his life, he is going to lose it, but if he loses his life for My sake,” Jesus said, “You will find it.” (Matthew 10:39) Living all for Jesus is the greatest life of all.

In Him,
Carol

Next Reading: Ezekiel 12-14; Revelation 5