November 17, 2023: The Excellent Ones

"As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight." (Psalm 16:3, ESV)

If there is one thing my soul finds rest in, it is in how God loves me! And in how God loves us! In Christ, we are set apart to God. Because we are set apart to God, we are considered by Him as holy. Therefore, we are called saints! What a title to possess!

Not only are we called saints through the blood of Jesus Christ, but we are called the excellent ones! This rare word carries the connotation of being superior to something else and, therefore, majestic or excellent! God's people are saints—excellent ones! He takes great pleasure in ascribing these names to us.

Let your heart be encouraged today that God takes delight in you. You bring Him pleasure by being one of His own! He takes delight in them because they are his. They are part of who He is! Make this confession now: "I am an excellent one in Christ Jesus! I am set apart to God through Him. God takes delight in me! Yes! He takes pleasure in me!”

Many Christians never discover the revelation of how much God loves them. Though saved, their hearts feel barren. How miserable one's faith must be who does not realize the joy and delight that God takes in His children. My prayer for you is: May you always live with the knowledge of the Father's joy and delight in you!