Created for His Pleasure!

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, May 18, 2026 Topic: CREATED FOR HIS PLEASURE! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure" - Philippians 2:13 ESV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Revelation 4:11 KJV‬ 11. ‭‭‭‭‭Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. INSPIRATION: When we say a thing gives pleasure, we simply mean it satisfies,  excites, delights and causes enjoyment. The bible says we're created for God's pleasure, that is, our lives should give each and much more of the aforementioned emotions. For something to satisfy, excite and cause enjoyment, it must possess certain distinct characteristics. A football game is uniquely distinct from a volleyball game. All balls but different rules apply that give their lovers that satisfactory flavour and rich appeal. What unique characteristics do you exhibit that brings God pleasure? Does He delight in you as much as your favourite meal, music, movie or games delights you? Does it ever bother you to think about how God feels about you? Does He derive maximum pleasure from you? Can He opt for you the same way you'd opt for a preferred thing from which you derive the most pleasure when you need to be pleasured? Were you a musical sound, what pleasurable melody would you give off in God's ears? TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭If you were a meal, would you be God's favourite? Give Him pleasure, that's all! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to delight in You and to bring You maximum pleasure always. Cause me to be conscious that I was created for your pleasure and all I do points in this direction. Help me to apply restraints if my actions would displease You. I receive grace to guard my heart and tame my thoughts into pleasing You, in Jesus name.