In Psalm 147, we see God\u2019s power and might on display. It speaks of Him as the Healer, the One who numbers the stars, limitless, and our Sustainer. In light of all His power, God does not delight in our might\u00a0or abilities.\u00a0Instead, Psalm 147 comments,<\/p>\n
“His delight is not in the strength of the horse,<\/strong> What struck me is how much hope this gives for the hard days\u2014the ones that seem like nothing is accomplished and the day was wasted. The days where my limitations are ever before me.<\/p>\n You see, I like accomplishing things. I like serving others and feeling useful. For years I prided myself on what I could accomplish and how helpful I was. And in God\u2019s sovereignty, He humbled me by giving me many limitations. Some days feel wasted in my mind due to my finiteness. Some of the things that I once loved I can\u2019t do as easily, if at all.<\/p>\n But God doesn’t take pleasure in my prideful accomplishments. His values aren\u2019t like mine. While I like to take pleasure in my productivity or usefulness, He takes pleasure in something totally different:<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him,<\/em><\/strong>
\n nor His pleasure in the legs of a man,\u201d<\/strong> (v. 10, ESV)<\/p>\n
\n in those who hope<\/em> in His steadfast love.<\/em>\u201d<\/strong> (v. 11, ESV)<\/p>\n