India, April 13 -- The Bible joyfully tells us a deep truth that affects every part of our lives as believers: God delights and takes great joy in us, and we are temples of His Holy Spirit. This truth is fundamental for understanding our identity in Christ and for rejecting the lies that Satan, the deceiver, tries to plant in our hearts.

God Delights in Us. Let us start by embracing the beautiful truth in Zephaniah 3:17: "The LORD your God is with you, a mighty one who will save. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing." It is much like a parent who beams with joy at the sight of their child.

We Are God's Temple. In 1 Corinthians 3:16, Paul shares a deep truth: ...