Seems like defeatism.
Au Contraire, my friend. Defeatism = noun 1. the attitude, policy, or conduct of a person who admits, expects, or no longer resists defeat, as because of a conviction that further struggle or effort is futile; pessimistic resignation.
Our hope comes from believing in the King of kings and Lord of lords! Our goal is OVERCOMING. Read the letters to the churches of Revelation.
As for His pleasure...I see it as the same joy and satisfaction that two who love each other feel when in each others company, be they brothers in arms or those celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.