What does the Bible say about God's delight in His people?

Scripture shows us that God's delight in His people is contingent upon their relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. In Numbers 14:8, Joshua and Caleb express that if the Lord delights in us, He will bring us into the land flowing with milk and honey, which symbolizes His promise and provision. This delight is not based on our merit, but on Christ’s righteousness that covers us. In Ephesians 1:6, we see that we are accepted in the Beloved, reinforcing the notion that God delights in us because of Christ, and not our own works or goodness.