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642. “Pleasure of Jehovah”

“Pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in His hand.” The word “pleasure,” in Isa_53:10, speaks of an inward pleasure and delight. It is rendered “purpose” in Ecc_3:1, “delight” in Psa_1:3, “desire” in 1Ki_10:13, “willingly” in Pro_31:13, “pleasant” in Isa_54:12, and “acceptable” in Ecc_12:10. Each of these words may be used to express the outlook of God, for—

1. He will fulfil the “purpose” of His grace to glorify those whom He has called—Rom_8:30.

2. He will “delight” to “rejoice” over a redeemed Israel “with joy” (Zep_3:17).

3. His “desire” is expressed in the loving words of, “I will betroth thee to Me… in loving kindness and faithfulness, and thou shalt know Me as Jehovah” (Hos_2:19-20).

4. His willingness to bless is stated in the loving words, “I will rejoice over them to do them good” (Jer_32:41).

5. There is a time coming when “Judah and Jerusalem” will “be pleasant unto Jehovah,” “as in former years” (Mal_3:4).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH