A faithful messenger refreshes the one who sends him. Proverbs 25:13 calls us to carry God’s truth with courage, clarity, and compassion, seeking His pleasure over applause.

Can our lives really please God? Proverbs 16:7 points to His delight in obedience and His power to bring peace, finding its fullest expression in Jesus and the reconciliation of the cross.

Fools laugh at sin, while the wise take pleasure in wisdom. Proverbs 10:23 invites us to delight in what pleases God because we love Him. Consider whether the things that bring Him joy are the things that bring you joy.