

An Unshakably Happy God
Aug 21, 2025
Discover the profound connection between God's joy and human fulfillment. Explore how God's sovereignty shapes His unshakeable happiness and our pursuit of true pleasure in Him. Delve into the significance of divine delight and its impact on our praise. This insightful discussion emphasizes that seeking joy in the Creator leads to a deeper relationship with Him.
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God's Unshakable Happiness
- John Piper asserts God is sovereign and unshakably happy because He does as He pleases.
- God's delight in creation and redemption flows from delighting in His own glory and Son.
Joy Before Creation
- Before creation God rejoiced in the image of his glory in the person of his Son.
- That inner delight then went public in creation and redemption as expressions of His glory.
Works Reflecting Divine Glory
- God delights in all His works because they reflect His glory and declare His excellence.
- The praises of redeemed people are the culmination of God's joy in displaying His greatness.