January 3, 2019 IS GOD GOOD ALL THE TIME ?
Psalm 145:9 “The LORD is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works.”
Romans 2:4 “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?”
It is well established in both the Old Testament and the New Testament that God is good. Yet, many are conflicted when it comes to truly believing that God is good when tragedy strikes-when a loved one dies-when a friend loses his life in a car accident-when a child is born with less than perfect health-when a job is lost-when a loved one is addicted to drugs-etc. Truly, it is a spiritual milestone when one comes to the place when he or she knows deep within their spirit that even in the midst of the most difficult circumstances that God is indeed good. Coming to know that God is always good is a bridge that takes us from focusing on and relying on circumstances, to having absolute confidence and trust in God in every circumstance. Job gave a great example of what it means to trust God when he said “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him:” Job 13:15. Knowing that God is always good does not mean that we do not feel the pain and the loss when difficulties come our way-and they will come our way. However, in the difficult times, God has promised to comfort us as we read in 2 Corinthians 1:4: “who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (It’s another subject, but notice that comforting others is a part of body-life.) Even though we have been redeemed and belong to the kingdom of God, we still live in a fallen world that has not yet been redeemed-it will be one day however. As believers, our assignment at the present is to be light in a dark world, to be used as instruments of God to further His purposes. If we expect a life free of trials, we will surely be disappointed. 1 Peter 4:12 reminds us of the reality of trials: “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.” It is key that we understand that God has made us overcomers in this life-overcoming the trials and difficulties, and it is also key to know that “in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” There is more to say about this subject in the next blog, but for now, examine your own belief and see if deep within you know that God is good-all the time, and if you are experiencing and are aware of His goodness-all the time. See you again in the next blog.
Psalm 34:8 “O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!”
Blessings,
Buddy
Psalm 145:9 “The LORD is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works.”
Romans 2:4 “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?”
It is well established in both the Old Testament and the New Testament that God is good. Yet, many are conflicted when it comes to truly believing that God is good when tragedy strikes-when a loved one dies-when a friend loses his life in a car accident-when a child is born with less than perfect health-when a job is lost-when a loved one is addicted to drugs-etc. Truly, it is a spiritual milestone when one comes to the place when he or she knows deep within their spirit that even in the midst of the most difficult circumstances that God is indeed good. Coming to know that God is always good is a bridge that takes us from focusing on and relying on circumstances, to having absolute confidence and trust in God in every circumstance. Job gave a great example of what it means to trust God when he said “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him:” Job 13:15. Knowing that God is always good does not mean that we do not feel the pain and the loss when difficulties come our way-and they will come our way. However, in the difficult times, God has promised to comfort us as we read in 2 Corinthians 1:4: “who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (It’s another subject, but notice that comforting others is a part of body-life.) Even though we have been redeemed and belong to the kingdom of God, we still live in a fallen world that has not yet been redeemed-it will be one day however. As believers, our assignment at the present is to be light in a dark world, to be used as instruments of God to further His purposes. If we expect a life free of trials, we will surely be disappointed. 1 Peter 4:12 reminds us of the reality of trials: “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.” It is key that we understand that God has made us overcomers in this life-overcoming the trials and difficulties, and it is also key to know that “in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” There is more to say about this subject in the next blog, but for now, examine your own belief and see if deep within you know that God is good-all the time, and if you are experiencing and are aware of His goodness-all the time. See you again in the next blog.
Psalm 34:8 “O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!”
Blessings,
Buddy
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