Today’s podcast will give you delight, practical ways to behold Jesus, and receive God’s full attention and presence. We can lean into God’s presence, knowing that He is delighting in us.

I had the pleasure of welcoming Asheritah Ciuciu, author of the book, Delighting in Jesus.

Robbers of delight include burdens, brokenness, and burnout. We mistake busy activities for discipleship, but Jesus is inviting us to sit with Him and savor His grace, love, and compassion without rushing. May we be so in tune with Jesus that we follow His pace, His methods, and His priorities (Matthew 11:28-30). He is the Vine (John 15:1-5), and He will prune us, sometimes moving us to different ministries and opportunities. Busyness can lead to burnout. He might want us to step down and let someone else receive the blessing of doing His work. Discipline is good for us, and it has nothing to do with punishment. The discipline of Hebrews 12:5-11 comes out of the love and delight of God for us.

The themes of Hebrews 12 were woven into our conversation: from delight to discipline, knowing that He delights in His children, and gives us Himself. We can receive with thanksgiving. He deserves our exclusive worship, loyalty, and love.

Receive those glimmers of joy, those little gifts from God, and God’s delight in His children. The blood of Jesus speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. Let’s put ourselves under Jesus’ yoke, and follow Him so closely each day.

Share your experience with Jesus with someone! What is He saying to you?

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