Psalm 40:7-8. “Then said I, Lo I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.”
THE INCARNATION. The Lord Jesus was here in a sinless body of flesh – He said He came here to seek and save the lost. He knew from eternity what would come to pass To rescue lost souls, He would pay the highest cost.
He waited patiently for the Lord; we also learn to wait. He knew His Father heard as in the grave His body lay. We, too, need to listen and wait patiently without complaint, He establishes us on the Rock and gives a song of praise.
The Object of His praise deserves our praise, too. Every thought He gives helps to raise our voices anew. We turn to Him alone, not the lies men oft construe, For the Lord our God gives blessings to numerous to review.
Christ came to do God’s will, and of that, there is no doubt. Every word of His gave joy to the Father, every act He went about To do was with the object of honoring God and putting sin to rout – So, I, too, represent Him in the flesh whenever I go out.
When on the cross, His enemies, the Savior refused to choose, Not realizing the consequences or what they would all lose. Those who seek Him today rejoice even as everyone of those Who found in Him salvation when the opportunity they will seize.
He was the true burnt offering; to the Father, He brought great joy. His holiness made the sacrifice perfect; nothing could destroy its value. So, the Father and Son together in fellowship both can rejoice, And we in His family do worship, enjoying blessings without alloy.
“I haven’t been able to say exactly what I mean this morning, Father. But I am glad that my feeble thoughts can be made acceptable by the Holy Spirit's intercession and the advocacy of the Lord Jesus. Anyway, I am so glad for the joy and satisfaction You always find in the Lord Jesus Christ – and I am thankful to be accepted in Him. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”