What Does Enjoying God Look Like?

  Why is enjoying God central to the Christian life and bringing glory to God? Jeffrey D. Johnson explains in this video that if we cannot truly enjoy Godhow can we fully glorify Him? We are not created to be mere obedient beings, devoid of emotions and affections. God desired someone who would not only carry out His business but also love Him. The enjoyment of God is rooted in love, just as we love our children and our loved ones. We find delight in their activities, take joy in being with them, and cherish them. Likewise, the essence of the Christian life lies in delighting in Christ, cherishing God, spending time with Him, and not merely obeying Him to accomplish tasks.   Loving God, enjoying Him, delighting in Him, and finding satisfaction in who He is are at the core of Christianity. If we miss these heart-driven aspects and the emotions that Christianity is meant to bring, we miss the true essence of our faith. Psalm 37:4 (NKJV): "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart."