What does the Bible say about the pleasure of the Lord?
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The Bible teaches that the pleasure of the Lord refers to His satisfaction and delight in executing His will, particularly in salvation.
In Isaiah 53:10, we see that the pleasure of the Lord will prosper in the hand of Christ, signifying that God’s ultimate satisfaction is found in the redemptive work of His Son. This pleasure reflects God's nature—He is not influenced by outside forces but acts according to His attributes of love, justice, and mercy. The Lord takes delight in mercy, desiring that sinners repent and live, as indicated in Ezekiel 33:11, where God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked but rather wants them to turn from their ways and live. Therefore, the pleasure of the Lord is intricately linked to His will and purpose in salvation through Christ.
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