Why does the Bible command us to delight in a being that is infinitely delightful if we are already Christians?

Dr. John Snyder addresses the spiritual aspect of our condition before and after regeneration. Prior to experiencing the new birth, our religious interests may stem from self-centered motives rather than a genuine love for God. However, when God awakens us, opens our eyes, and transforms our hearts, we begin to love what we ought to love and choose Him freely. The new birth brings about significant changes, granting us a new nature where it becomes natural to delight in God. Yet, this delight requires effort and intentionality due to the remnants of our old nature and the fallen world we inhabit.

After experiencing the new birth, delighting in God becomes a natural response of our new nature. However, it is not without effort. We must actively stir our hearts, preaching to ourselves and reminding ourselves of God's character and the benefits of knowing Him. Like the psalmist in Psalm 103, we need to consciously direct our affections towards God and not forget His goodness. While our new nature inclines us to delight in God, we must consistently reorient ourselves to Him amidst the distractions and allure of our fallen world. Delighting in God requires intentional focus and a continuous choice to set our affections on Him.

Psalm 37:4 (NKJV): "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart."