God is Thrilled Too!

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts.” (Zec 8:6 AV)

It is so wonderful to know that what we find wonderful, the LORD does too.  Many commentators have a hard time with this verse because of the definition of the word marvelous.  One of the definitions means too difficult.  Which would suggest that what was done was too difficult for both the remnant and the LORD.  However, another definition means wonderful.  One thing that is wonderful for one set of people for a specific reason may be wonderful to another for a different reason.  But it is wonderful for both.

One of my favorite Christmas movies is A Christmas Story.  Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun.  His mother is adamantly opposed.  His father seems disinterested.  One scene after another has to do with this little boy’s daydreams of either owning a Red Ryder BB gun, or the reasons for being told no.  Christmas morning arrives and Ralphie and his little brother tear into the gifts.  One after another and there is no BB gun.  All the gifts are opened.  There is a mess on the floor.  Ralphie’s little brother is asleep on the floor.  Mom is in the kitchen bring coffee to Dad.  In the quietness of midmorning, Dad asks Ralphie if he sees that one last un-opened gift.  Ralphie looks around and doesn’t see it.  Dad tells him to look behind the desk.  Ralphie pulls out this long and narrow gift.  Dad watches and Ralphie opens it.  Out comes the prized Red Ryder BB gun.  As Ralphie loads the BB’s, Dad has an expression on his face of absolute joy!  A wonderment at the reaction of his eldest son receiving the prized and coveted gift of a lifetime!  Ralphie never thought it would happen.  Dad knew, but when he saw how it brought unspeakable joy to his son, it was a wonder to behold!

I imagine this is how the LORD feels when He blesses His children.  No matter how small or big, it doesn’t matter!  If it is a wonder to us, it is a wonder to the LORD!  Maybe for a different reason, but it is still a wonder!  If it means the world to us, it means the world to the LORD!  Nothing is impossible for God.  To do those things is not difficult.  What He marvels at is the joy!  The sheer joy which His children can experience.