Devotion for Today

Three Kinds of Pleasure

August 20, 2013

The disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
–Acts 13:52

The Bible speaks of three kinds of pleasure. There is lustful pleasure, the lust of the flesh, and Scripture says it is sinful and wrong. There is legitimate pleasure, which is not wrong, but we are not to become so preoccupied with its activities that it takes the place of God. Then there is a third kind of pleasure, lasting pleasure. Do you have that kind? It does not depend on circumstances or feelings. It is the pleasure that runs deep and comes from the Spirit of God.

Prayer for the day

Almighty God, may my pleasure always come from being filled with the joy of Your Holy Spirit.

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16 Comments

saranya says 8.22.2012, 12:17 a.m.

lord Jesus bless me and bless my parents and be with me always and lead me a happy life amen

Glen says 8.20.2012, 10:44 p.m.

I am a senior man who still sometimes seeks the lustful way and I am ashamed. I am a Christian and I desire the fullness of God. Please Lord, cleanse me in every way so I may live and be and blessing to You.

Richard says 8.20.2012, 8:37 p.m.

Thank you Father for your loving words. I pray you will bind the evil one, and keep us ever so close to your spirit and not worldly desires.

Daniel says 8.20.2012, 3:45 p.m.

Am thirsty for that pleasure of God which last n Destroy all fleshly Desires.

Jack says 8.20.2012, 3:44 p.m.

Lord Jesus, help me not to be enticed by the flesh and it's temporary pleasures that never satisfy. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and let me experience Your joy. Amen.

Kris says 8.20.2012, 3:39 p.m.

Pleasures of the earth (drinking, gambling, sex) get old and make you feel empty. Some are a slave to them and writhe in pain/shame. Pleasure between husband/wife who both worship God, is beautiful, and deeply satisfying. God is the ultimate joy!

Joe says 8.20.2012, 09:21 a.m.

Amen.

George says 8.20.2012, 08:53 a.m.

Pleasures of the flesh are short lived, while the pleasure of God is everlasting. May my family live in God and see what He has to offer.

Carolyn G. says 8.20.2012, 07:31 a.m.

Lasting pleasure comes from serving Jesus and by loving others. This kind of commitment can only come from heartfelt love of our great Savior.

Gerry says 8.20.2012, 06:33 a.m.

The lasting pleasure of a relationship with God has no equal.

arnel says 8.20.2012, 01:56 a.m.

PRAISE GOD all ye the earth ........forever and ever amen!!!

Shirley says 8.19.2012, 2:51 p.m.

Live by faith. God does the rest. Praise him every day, moment by moment.

lori says 8.19.2012, 00:42 a.m.

please pray my children's desires to always love JESUS and to seek God's will only. Thank you all so much. Blessings.

Kusave Hemang says 8.21.2011, 1:35 p.m.

Faith in God soothes a troubled mind. It heals a wounded heart. Most of all, it becomes a stronghold in times of need. God cares, hold onto him always.

Tae says 8.20.2011, 5:08 p.m.

May come to me the Holy Spirit who it is resource of true pleasure. Take away our lustful plleasure of sinful old man.

Gerry says 8.20.2011, 06:54 a.m.

Godly Pleasure has no equal. The all encompassing Joy that permeates your soul when you ask the Spirit of God into your heart is Incomparable. It is defintely the best life altering experience you will ever know. Why continue to struggle with life ......ask God to take charge today and show you the Ultimate Way.