Solid Joys Daily Devotional The All-Satisfying Object
Oct 1, 2025
Discover the power of delighting in the Lord as the ultimate source of soul-satisfying joy. John Piper emphasizes that seeking pleasure in God is a divine command. He paints vivid images of thirsting for God and drinking from His abundance. Worship, Piper notes, should be an experience of enjoying God’s goodness rather than a mere obligation. With references to C.S. Lewis, he describes God as the all-satisfying object, promising that in His presence, there is unending pleasure.
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Delight Intentionally In The Lord
- Delight yourself in the Lord as an intentional practice of joy.
- Doing so leads God to give you the desires of your heart.
Thirsting Imagery Shows Intense Longing
- The psalmists portray longing for God as deep thirst and urgent panting.
- This image shows joy in God as both intense need and eventual satisfaction.
Worship Is Joyful Enjoyment
- Worship foundations rest on enjoying God's goodness, not disinterested reverence.
- The Psalms invite sensory delight: taste and see that the Lord is good.
