God's Kind of Goodness

Many years ago, Martha Stewart’s tag line, “It’s a good thing,” became known on a world-wide basis. I’ve always liked it. It’s nice to identify and acknowledge good things!

God is good, isn’t He?! That statement alone just makes me happy! Because it is true. He IS good. He IS the giver of all blessings! When God reveals Himself to us, we know that He is good. When life is pleasant and generally going well we’re automatically inclined to think that He is good. Note: Your current status of happiness is not the litmus test to judge God’s goodness. He is sovereign. He is the Holy of holy. He is always good. When things are rocky – when they’re really gloomy and depressing – that is the time to remind yourself of past victories! Times of deliverance. Times of joy. Things He brought you through! It isn’t a time to distance yourself or to question His existence.

What is goodness? Salvation. Salvation and mankind’s ability to go to heaven through the blood of Jesus. It is that goodness that will keep you going! Goodness is to know God personally – as Lord and Savior. Goodness is to experience His love and guidance in our lives. Goodness is knowing that even though the “winds may blow” and the “valleys are hot,” that God won’t forsake you. Goodness is knowing He is with you. Goodness is knowing He forgives you each and every time you ask. Without a grudge! Goodness is being granted peace during life’s storms. It is feeling God wipe away your tears. Goodness is being in a close relationship with Jesus – He is the Christian’s dearest friend.

10 Earthly Things That Are Good:

·         A child’s laugh

·         A hug from a loved one

·         Sunshine

·         Kittens and puppies

·         Ice cream

·         A cold glass of iced tea

·         Receiving an apology

·         Receiving a truth

·         The end of a work day

·         Your favorite dessert

Is God REALLY good? There is no other fitting definition of good but God’s kind of good. HE is the source of everything that is good. But hey, don’t just take my word for it. I encourage you to get to know Him. Go deeper. You’ll see for yourself just how good He truly is!

Look UP my friends!