God’s goodness is a truth I can live by. I am taking this opportunity to blog so that in future days, I can remind myself of this unchanging truth. My lips should be quick to praise God! I should not be surprised at my Father’s goodness to His children.
Scripture teaches that God does not withhold anything that is good to His children. Not one thing! The proof is found in Jesus Christ.
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? – Romans 8:32
Knowing that God has sacrificed His own son for me, I should realize that God will provide everything that I need for life and godliness. In Christ, He has already provided for my needs. He will continue to provide for me!
Tomorrow, will I remember to ‘preach the gospel to myself’ and remind myself of God’s overwhelming grace?! Will I hope in God? Will I realize God’s good gifts to me and praise the Creator?
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness. – Lamentation 3:22-23
Oh, that I would not worry, but instead, entrust my life to the Creator. Lord, help me to put on thankfulness and gratitude! Lord, you are worthy of my affections. I owe you my worship, fear, love, and trust. Fear the Lord, all you His saints, for those who fear Him have no lack!
Why am I so ungrateful? Gratitude should mark the lives of those who have experienced God’s grace! (These words have the same root. In greek: gratitude is ‘eucharistian,’ while grace is ‘charis.’)
While my circumstances often take me by surprise, nothing ever takes God by surprise. God in His sovereignty has subjected all things under His control. God is sovereign over all of nature (Ps 103:19, Eph 1:11, Romans 8:28). He commands the winds of the sea! His sovereignty covers the grave and death. He is sovereign over nations and kings (Ps 47:7-9, Dan 2:20-21; 4:34-35). His sovereignty covers the lives of individuals (1 Sam 2:6-7; Gal 1:15-16). In love he predestined me for adoption, redemption, and riches that flow from His grace. (Eph 1:5,7) God is sovereign over “accidents”? (Matthew 10:29-31, Pr 16:33). I place “accidents”? in quotes because nothing is an accident from God’s perspective. Why should I worry about my life? Will it add another hour to my life? … Nothing ever takes God by surprise.
Because of God’s sovereignty and His goodness, I am confident that He will work ALL things out to my good (Romans 8:28). He cares for me (1 Peter 5:7). He loved me and gave Himself for me (Gal 2:20). Whatever I ask in Christ’s name will be granted to me (John 16:23). If I seek first God’s kingdom and glory, my joy will be made full (Matthew 6:33, John 16:24). He will provide for all of my needs through Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:19)
My prayer: Lord, my confidence is in you. I know you will finish what you have begun in me. (Phil 1:6). I forsake my silly and wicked ways. Be my treasure and my peace!
