As the Israelites returned from exile, the Lord reminded them that their ancestors had not pleased Him, because of their disobedience to His Word. So often in life people dwell on what appeals to themselves. Paul described his life’s aim this way: “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him” (2 Cor. 5:9 NKJV). Similarly, Enoch had the testimony of pleasing God (Heb. 11:5). Is my life pleasing Him today? —Keith Keyser