Daily Companion  |  18 March

THINGS THAT ARE PLEASING IN HIS SIGHT

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (1 John 3:22)

 We all do have our likes; things that are pleasing to us; things that win our hearts; and also things that are acceptable to us. So does God. God moves exceptionally when we do things that please Him. Here are seven (7) of those things that please God.

 Obedience to His commandments. Not only do we get our prayer answered by doing this, but we gladden His heart as well. 

Faith. “For without faith, it is impossible to please him.” (Hebrew 11:6). No matter, your commitment in His house, and possession of all other spiritual attributes, without unwavering faith in God, you can’t please Him. 

Children obeying their parents. “Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.” (Colossians 3:20). Obedience to your parents attracts God’s favour to you. 

Spiritual Mindedness. We are oft pleased to hear those who speak and understand our own language. God’s language is the spiritual tongues in a baptized Christian. God is Spirit. Those who are spirit-minded, filled, and discerning are God’s ‘kinsmen’  “So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.” (Romans 8:8) 

Longsuffering. “This is thankworthy, if a man …endure grief, suffering wrongfully. If… ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.” (1 Peter 2:19, 20). Being tolerant in the face of wrong accusation is a great gift before God and it attracts divine favour.   

Zealous for God. Phinehas pleased God and earned everlasting covenant “because he was zealous for his God.” Numbers 25:1). 

Praises and thanksgiving. “I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the LORD.” (Psalm 69:30, 31). God dwells within the praises of His children. Would you like to please God, then Praise Him!  

 Today’s Recite: That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 1:10 (NKJV).   

Today’s Morning Prayer: O God I thank and praise You this morning.  Grant me grace to do only what is pleasing in Your sight from this morning henceforth. May I never do what will displease you in Jesus mighty name. Amen!   

Today’s Hymn: Praise Him, Praise Him   

Today’s Read Me: Judges 16 – 18