You shall eat in the presence of the Lord your God, at the place where He chooses to establish His name, the tithes of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and your flock, so that you may learn to fear the Lord your God always... You may spend the money for whatever your heart desired; and there you shall eat in the presence of the Lord your God and Rejoice, you and your household.
DEUTERONOMY 14:23,26
IN this passage God instructed His people to enjoy life to the fullest so that they might learn to fear Him. What a wonderful way for Him to teach how much He loved them! It's difficult to read this passage and not conclude that our God takes delight in our pleasure. He isn't a cosmic killjoy. He is the source and origin of pleasure itself.
Never allow the idea to take root in your mind that your Father is opposed to playfulness and pleasure. Satan may have corrupted those domains, but those who know the Lord need to reclaim these as rightful privileges of the children of the king.
Honor your God today by celebrating with others. Laugh, love, and learn that deep reverence toward Him comes from realizing that He delight to see us at play.
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