Heavenly Comfort

Feeling God’s Heavenly Comfort

comfort in a blanket

If I had to pick one, I would have to say that my absolute favorite Christmas gift this past year was a Minky.

What’s a Minky?

I’m glad you asked.

It’s the most wonderful blanket ever created – in my humble opinion. 

Think of a comforting, plush, weighted blanket that’s easy to cuddle up in and get lost in its warm embrace.

The material is the most luxurious I’ve ever felt – kind of like . . . well, mink.

By the way, it’s not real mink (not even close).

Just like Linus – the beloved character in the Charlie Brown Christmas specials, I would walk around with this blanket all the time if I could, except that it’s too heavy and that would be kinda weird. Lol.

This gift couldn’t have come at a better time.

Having gone through two different medical procedures several days ago, I still remember my thoughts as I was just starting to go under the anesthesia.

I would rather be any place but here

I can’t wait to go home and get under my favorite blanket

Most importantly, the following verse kept running over and over in my mind, as I slipped into a sleep-like state . . .

And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9, (NASB).

“My grace is sufficient . . . “

God's heavenly comfort

God’s Heavenly Comfort is There When You ask

Not once did I feel alone in that procedure room.

I felt the presence of Jesus watching over me.

In fact, I felt comforted enough that I was able to joke around with the nurses. 

You know what I’m looking forward to?

That glorious day when we will experience God’s heavenly comfort (the best of all) and divine love face-to-face.

Nothing will ever come close to the unimaginable joy we will feel when we are reunited with our Savior.

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

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Cyber-Savvy Grandma

God Bless This Cyber-Savvy Grandma

cyber-savvy grandma

One afternoon not that long ago, my husband and I were in a crowded waiting room at a doctor’s office.

There weren’t many seats left.

A young boy ended up next to me with his grandparents sitting in a couple of seats nearby.

He looked to be about 10 years old.

I couldn’t help but peek over his shoulder.

He was totally engaged with the cartoon-like games on his iPad.

After several minutes I watched him walk up to the reception desk and ask the assistant for the office Wi-Fi password.

It was at that moment that his cyber-savvy grandma immediately got up and walked over to him as he went back to his seat.

There was one more empty chair in our row and she sat down right next to him.

Grandma saw his surprised expression.

She was firm but loving as she told him she was going to monitor his screen time to make sure that he stays safe.

I was beyond impressed.

God bless this cyber-savvy grandma.

How many other family members would take the time to see what their kids might be looking at online?

In our high-tech world, inappropriate images are freely shared every day, all day.

Young children who can operate a cellphone, computer, or iPad can be at risk.

We must protect innocent young eyes

In a disturbing stat listed on the National Center For Missing And Exploited Children website, over 195 million reports of evil online content have been filed since 1998.

In today’s digital world, it is crucial for parents and/or guardians to take an active role.

We must protect innocent young eyes and teach them how to make safe and positive choices online.

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Happy New Year 2025 Wishes

Happy New Year 2025

Here at Delight-in-God.com, we want to wish you a very Happy New Year 2025!

Do you have any resolutions yet?

My list is growing.

Yes, watching my weight is on there.
Did you have to ask? 😉

The most important resolutions for me are to:

Read the entire Bible again

Subscribe to a daily devotional

Memorize my favorite Psalm

If you have no idea where to start, here’s a good resource you can explore for a Bible reading plan and daily devotional.

Happy New Year 2025 Wishes

My New Year 2025 wish for you would be to get ready for what God has in store for us.

Does it feel to you like the world is changing rapidly?

Remember, God is already there.

And, things that we don’t like are going to happen this year.

It’s a fact of life in a fallen world.

Even so, God allows it all, and He is already there at the end of it.

Will you walk with Him through the challenges, or put Him on the back burner and go through your struggles alone?

God’s plans are perfect.

His timing, His timing, His timing.

Have I mentioned “His timing?”

No matter what you face this year, God loves you.

You and me are His children.

Speaking with the skeptical religious leaders of the day, our Shepherd Savior spoke the following timeless words.

27 My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; 28 and I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. 29My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.” – John 10:27-30, (NASB).1

 

May they serve as a blessed reminder to us today that we belong to Him forever!

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

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Merry Christmas 2024

Merry Christmas 2024 To You and Yours

Merry Christmas 2024 and Glory to God in the Highest!

Here at Delight in God, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with much love and joy as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” – Luke 1:30-33, (NASB).1

Merry Christmas 2024

The great news is that it’s all true!

Nothing is Impossible For God – Merry Christmas 2024

For our Sovereign God, nothing is impossible.

We need to be convinced of the sovereign, life-giving power of God to do what is far beyond anything we can ask or think. We need to remember that the truth of Messiah’s birth should conceive in us an appreciation for the sovereignty of God, for with God nothing is impossible. The One who created the world from nothing caused a virgin to conceive by the Holy Spirit. Nothing is too hard for God, for which reason (1) there is no sin so bad that cannot be forgiven; (2) there is no heart so hard that cannot be softened; (3) there is no person so distant from God who cannot be brought near; (4) there is no trial so heavy that it cannot be sustained; (5) there is no promise so great that it cannot be fulfilled; (6) there is no barrier so strong that it cannot be overcome. For the Bible reminds us that “My grace is sufficient for you” (2 Cor. 12:9); and “If God is for us, who is against us?” ( Rom. 8:31). Well should we declare, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift” (2 Cor. 9:15). – Pastor Roger Pascoe, courtesy of Bible.org.2

 

A special thanks to One Voice Children’s Choir for their beautiful and jazzy rendition of the beloved Christmas hymn, “Joy To The World.”

You may want to turn up the volume on your speakers for this one!

Merry Christmas 2024

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Roger Pascoe, “The Greatest Birth Announcement Ever: Unto Us A Son IS Given (Luke1:26-38).” Copyright ©1996-2020 Bible.org, reprinted with permission.)

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Christmas In Our Hearts

Christmas in Our Hearts

Christmas in our hearts

Dear Sisters in Christ –

May this blessed season fill your hearts with joy as we celebrate the miraculous birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. – Luke 2:7, (NASB).1

With the spirit of Christmas already in our hearts, we can rejoice.

This precious baby boy was God in the flesh!

Why did He come here?

By His sovereign grace, God sent us His Son to redeem mankind.

For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. – Luke 19:10, (NASB).2

A Timeless Song for Celebrating Christmas in Our Hearts

This time of year, I usually turn to one of my favorite groups during Christmas – Gentri – to see what beautiful music they have to share with their fans.

You are in for a treat.

Known for their enchanting vocal arrangements and heartwarming videos, here Gentri sings the timeless Christian hymn, “Away in a Manger.”

As you listen, may their harmonious voices remind you of that miraculous silent night, filling your heart with the profound joy of the Christmas story.

On another note, I would appreciate your prayers. A medical issue in November has become severe, and I’m scheduled for several tests. Thank you so much in advance.

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

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