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Open your bible real quick to Psalm 16:11. Read it for yourself before you go on in reading this devo. There is something about reading the scriptures for yourself (Romans 10:17).

Alright, now that you’ve read this scripture directly from God’s word I have a question for you.

Are you interested in enjoying ‘Pleasures Forevermore?’

What if I told you that by taking a hike up a specific mountain in New Jersey… no not New Jersey, how about Vermont, that when you got to the top there was a certain tree that if you ate the leaves from it you would be happy and experience ‘Pleasures Forevermore’ for the rest of your life. Hmm… Would it make you think? Would you consider climbing that mountain? Hmm. I bet lots of people would give it a shot…Why? Because the tree, the climb, the place is in our realm of understanding. They are all remotely within our control and within our ability to pretty much comprehend but when David writes in Psalm 16:11 “In your presence is fullness of joy,” we wonder…’God’s presence?’ To enter into God’s presence would require faith. I’d have to stop what I’m doing and sit still and focus on GOD! Wow… what would that be like? I’ve never seen God but I’ve seen His effects all around me, but to enter into His presence would be…out of my control. It would be far beyond climbing some mountain or being some weirdo leaf eater. Getting alone and praying like David did and spending time in God’s presence would be far beyond me…

Well, this is what a christian does. If you’ve ever looked at a follower of Jesus and said, “I want the joy and peace and glow that that person has!” Well… this is it… “Pleasures Forevermore.” The joy, the peace, the glow, if there was a string attached to them and you grabbed onto it and followed the length of it to its very end you’d end up in this place we’re discussing, “In Your presence” God’s presence, your heavenly Dad’s presence, the one who loves you more than anyone else.

Well, why don’t you go there right now. Close your eyes and spend some time talking to Him. Don’t just talk though…listen. He loves you and has tremendous things for you. Let it just be you and Him for a moment.

Are you interested in enjoying “Pleasures Forevermore?”

Hey guys, on a side note I’ll be writing a devotion based on this verse for the rest of this week. Check it out. Also, my challenge to you this week is to memorize Psalm 16:11. More verses on this subject…John 4.

Pastor Billy Stay in His love.

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Pleasures Forevermore!!!

So, check out this verse.

Grab your bible real quick and open it to Psalm 16:11. Psalms is an incredible group of what are basically artistic songs from a dude who may have been the most passionate artistic brother ever.

Psalms 16:11 starts out, “For you Lord have shown me the paths of life…” Where have you been looking for life?

Bethany, my 1 year old is incredible. Recently, she learned this amazing trick. When she was eating her cheerios snack the other day I went to her and opened my mouth to her as if to say, ‘Bethany, can I have some?’ She looked at me with a mix between a smile and a full blown laugh and then she did the oddest thing. She stuck her hand in her mouth and pulled out some partially chewed cheerio bites. (Many of you would say ewww but if you’ve seen how cute she is you would understand) She pulls them out of her mouth and offers them to me. Now I was amazed. My little girl is so generous I thought. As she brought the pre-chewed cheerios to my mouth, as I opened my mouth to receive it, she let out a little chuckle and then, vooopp, she brought it right beack to her mouth and just laughed at me. Wow!!! I couldn’t believe hat she had just done to me. DID A ONE YEAR OLD JUST TOTALLY GET ME LIKE THAT? I was definitely in shock.

Now, why did I just tell you that story? I had just asked you a question, Where have you been looking for life?

Bethany offered me what was precious to her but then pulled it back. Jesus, He doesn’t do that ever. He says come to me and you’ll find life, my son, my daughter, I’ll show you what life is, what it’s all about.

Next we’ll talk about the rest of this incredible verse, Psalm 16:11,

I’ll show you the paths of life. -Jesus

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Watch this… it’ll blow you away if you watch this and listen closely…Jesus could change your life through it and give you the answers you’ve been looking for.Grace & Peace,

Billy JEr29:11