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God rejoices in the well-being and faithfulness of his covenant people, and in the repentance and conversion of sinners. He brings joy to his people, who rejoice in his presence and faithfulness.

God is the source of joy

Psalm 37:4 See also 1 Samuel 2:1; Nehemiah 1:11, Nehemiah 12:43; Isaiah 61:10; John 15:11; Philippians 4:4

Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

God rejoices in the restoration of his people

Jeremiah 32:41 See also Isaiah 62:4–5 He rejoices as does a bridegroom; Isaiah 65:19; Jeremiah 31:20 He rejoices as does a father; Zephaniah 3:17

Yes , I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.

Joy can be found in the heavenly presence of God

1 Chronicles 16:27 Job 38:4–7; Proverbs 8:30–31; Luke 15:7 over sinners who repent

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.

Causes of God's joy

His own works

Jeremiah 9:24

His chosen servant

Matthew 12:18; Isaiah 42:1; Hebrews 1:9; Psalm 45:7

Jesus Christ

Matthew 3:17 parallels Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22; Matthew 17:5

The restored temple

Haggai 1:8

His people and their worship

Psalm 149:4–9 See also Psalm 69:30–31

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation. Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron, to execute the judgment written against them. This honor is for all His saints. Hallelujah!

Repentance

Deuteronomy 30:9

Obedience, honesty and integrity

1 Samuel 15:22; Proverbs 12:22 See also 1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 147:10–11; Proverbs 11:1, Proverbs 11:20

But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

God's face shining on his people

Numbers 6:25 When God's face shines on his people his divine pleasure and joy is implied. Psalm 67:1 See also Psalm 80:19, Psalm 119:135PSA Psalm 34:16; 1 Peter 3:12

may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;