COLOSSIANS 1:19

“For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,” 

It is in children’s DNA to want to please their fathers. There’s just something about hearing your dad say, “Proud of you, son.” I can remember growing up seeking my dad’s approval. Whether it was catching the biggest fish or bagging the most doves, I wanted my dad’s approval. I know he was proud of me. He told me on several occasions. It always moved me deeply.

We should have the same desire to please our Heavenly Father. But wait, look at the verse today. It says, “it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him.” The Father did something for His Son which gave Him pleasure. He does the same for us today. It gives the Father pleasure to fill us with His Holy Spirit. He is the One who indwells us now, and it pleases Him.

APPLICATION

Listen, you don’t have to do things to gain God’s love. However, when we do things that honor Him, I believe it gives Him pleasure. In Matthew 3:17, we read what God said about His Son. The same word is used there as we see in today’s verse. “and behold, a voice from the heavens said, ‘This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’”

We can best please our Heavenly Father by living a life that honors Him. Just as we do not want to do anything to dishonor our earthly fathers, we should strive every day to live honorably, pleasing Him. We don’t do it to earn His pleasure. We do it because we know it will. Get the difference?

How will you live today to honor Him? You know you can hear Him say, “This is My beloved child, with whom I am well pleased.” Think of the example you are showing your children or grandchildren. Remember, He is pleased with you because He loves you.

Father, I want to live today in a way that pleases You.