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“Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness” (Psalm 65:11).
At the beginning of a new year, we can all look back and thank the Lord for His loving care to us during the past year. Yes, this world has been spoiled by sin, and we still see the effects of it all around us. One day the Lord will remove the curse from the earth, but now we still see plants dying, and animals and people suffering.
However, God in His love and grace has kept this world from the full effects of man’s sin, and we see evidence of His goodness in our lives every day. You cannot think of one good thing that you enjoyed today that did not ultimately come from God! This includes things like the good food we eat, the sense of taste to enjoy it, the warmth of the sun, and the pleasure of a hug from a relative or a good friend. All of this is God’s goodness to us. Have we thanked Him for all these things?
More important, have we accepted the most important gift that God offers us — the gift of eternal life through His Son Jesus Christ? When God gave His Son to die for us, He gave the greatest gift He could; He could not give more. Have you accepted Him as your Savior?
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