THAT’S GOOD!

READING: PSALM 52:1-9

Verse 1: “Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually.”

Sometimes commonly used expressions deny the realities of God. One such expression gets used when something is very good. At some of those times people are heard to say, “This is too good to be true.” What does that expression really say? It says that if something gets really good it must be an illusion. It is so good that it can’t really be happening. Given some thought, it can be seen that acceptance of that statement overlooks the reality of God’s provision. The fact is that He designs and brings forth goodness for our lives. It is just as today’s verse, confirmed by many other scriptures, fully establishes. His goodness is always present. Since He is the source of all that is truly good, when we experience His goodness it is real and not an illusion. It is real simply because that is what He does. He produces goodness for our lives. Therefore, in our expressions, we should recognize the truth of the Lord’s goodness. Let’s not say, “This is too good to be true.” Instead of that, with God as the author of goodness of in mind, let’s confess, “This is so good it must be true.” That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Do you know of an expression that boasts in evil that you will purpose to avoid?

2. Is there anything you want to do in order to be more expressive of God’s goodness?