The Father Enjoys What You Enjoy

Two days ago, we bought Jeshua a new set of toy which consists of a few small cars. He was totally elated. Seeing that he was so delightful, my wife and I felt very joyful.

I realise that we enjoy seeing Jeshua enjoying what we give to him. If he likes it, we like it.

This is the same for our Father in heaven. When we like what He gives to us, He is happy. When we enjoy His gifts, He is overjoyed.

Jeshua shows us that he enjoys his toy by playing with it. Similarly, we enjoy God's gifts by using them. Each time we exercise the spiritual gifts like healing the sick, the Father is delighted.

Note: As we grow older, we tend to want new and 'better' gifts. We are no longer satisfied with small and old gifts. The giver has not changed. The gift has. If we focus on the gift, our joy will vary. But if we focus on the giver, our joy remains. Thus, being thankful for the gifts is what builds relationship with the Giver. When we stop being thankful for the gift, our eyes have set on the gift, instead of the giver.

One sure sign of thankfulness is by enjoying the gift God has given to us.

Over and Over Again

For the past few days, I have been watching the same educational show with Jeshua over and over again (yes, a few times in each day). I can easily anticipate what the next line of conversation is. Personally, it's pretty boring to stare at the repetitions. But the interesting fact is that Jeshua can keep watching the same show over and over again without getting bored. Each time when he wakes up from his sleep (which includes afternoon nap), the same show appears to be a brand new show for him. I find it really amazing (or amusing). Despite my thoughts, I still continued to watch with him. As long as he enjoys it, I am happy, because I enjoy him.

I wonder what God the Father thinks when we do the same thing over and over again. I doubt He goes, "Man, he is doing the same thing again." His focus is not on what we are doing but on who we are. He enjoys us, literally. As long as we enjoy what we are doing (within the context of His will), He is happy.

He is happy when I'm enjoying my dinner.

He is happy when I'm enjoying my reading.

He is happy when I'm enjoying my son.

He is happy when I'm enjoying twitter and Instagram.

He is happy when I'm doing the same thing over and over again.

What an amazing Father we have!