The Bible gives us ample reason to rejoice that our
God is happy. For example, when Nehemiah encouraged the people of Israel, he
reminded them that “the joy of the Lord” was their strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
When Jesus told the Parable of the Talents, the faithful
servant heard this judgment from the master: Well done, good and faithful
servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master (Matthew
25:23, my emphasis). The master's joy!
