Wednesday, July 20, 2022

God’s Goodness

“Thou art good, and doest good: teach me Thy statutes” (Psalm 119:68).

The inspired writer of Psalm 119 had learned how good God was. As you read this psalm you realize how much he appreciated all that had been done for him and all that his God was doing in his life, even amidst trial and affliction.

The more we grasp the truth of the goodness of God in our hearts, the more we will find delight in Him and a desire to walk and live for His glory. We will be like David, who said: “Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness” (Psalm 143:10).

Although David did not have an easy life, and although it seemed like all was against him on many occasions, yet he could say, “The goodness of God endureth continually” (Psalm 52:1).

So for us, as we enter more into the blessedness of God’s goodness in every aspect of our lives, we will be able to “praise the Lord for His goodness” (Psalm 107:8), realizing that,

“Truly God is good” (Psalm 73:1).