God Is Good

Happy Friday everyone!

We’ve all heard it: "God is good, all the time… and all the time God is good". It almost sounds cliché but I really want you to grasp the meaning behind those words. Despite your current situation, God is good and will remain good.. all the time! Not just sometimes, not once a month, not only on happy days but God is good all the time. Things may change in your life, but God never changes, He is constant.. God is good!

 

The Bible consistently describes God as good. “Good” is the consistent scriptural description of the nature and actions of God. We see this manifested in Bible’s earliest revelation about God and His creative acts, the word “good” is used repeatedly. God described as “good” the things He made on the various days of creation, and the overall work of creation was summarized as “very good” (Genesis 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25).

When God revealed Himself to Moses and the nation of Israel, it was in these terms: “And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering and abounding in goodness and truth’” (Exodus 34:6)

The Bible also says in James 1:17 that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning”. If a gift is “good,” it ultimately comes from God—the unchanging God. “You are good, and do good” (Psalm 119:68). This reminds us that once again, God is good.

You may not see the complete picture or even understand the overall plan that God has for you but let me tell you, it is a good one. The road that has been mapped out for you may not be easy, but it is good—it's very good. God is good, and that goodness is seen as He accomplishes His purpose in your life. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that we must be confident because the good work that God has begun in our lives, He will bring it to completion. So, if you find yourself questioning God’s goodness in your life, remember that you’re only seeing a glimpse of His masterpiece, just wait until you see the whole picture- you will be blown away! In the meantime, declare that God is good….all the time! He’s not done with you.

Be Encouraged, Be Blessed!

Landy Perez-Feliciano ♥

 

Forget Not

Many times we are too consumed in anything and everything that is going on in our surroundings that we don’t pay attention to what really matters in life. We tend to forget about the small details in life because we are too busy figuring out what the “big” picture should look like.

David reminds us like he once reminded his soul, I can just picture him giving himself a pep talk. “Hey buddy, listen up! You are to praise God whether you like it or not, whether you are in the mood or not, whether you want to or not. Don’t you dare for one second forget all that He has done for you.” Do not dare forget all the goodness and mercy He’s shown you. Do not forget His benefits that have become active in your life. Now is not the time to be an ungrateful brat!” Can you picture a similar conversation?

Today, how about we give ourselves a pep talk? Despite of what your day looks like or what your life is like right now, don’t you dare forget His benefits towards your life. Remember everything that He has done in your favor. You may not see it today but I’m sure you saw some kind of goodness from God yesterday and you will surely see it tomorrow. Psalms 103:2 says: Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

 

David knew that there were bad days ahead but He was also conscience of all the goodness and mercy, love and favor he had received from the Lord in the past and one thing was sure in his mind and it was this: If God was able to deliver him, protect him and bless him in the past, He knew that God would do the same thing for him in the future.

Do not get discouraged, life may seem tough and unfair at times but God is not done with you and if you hang tight, you will see greater things happen in your life because God is orchestrating every single detail in your life and working them together for your good. (Romans 8:28)

Jesus speaking to the disciples once told them this, and today He tells you the same thing. Are you ready for this because this is a powerful declaration: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Give God glory at all times, praise Him in your storm, in those moments of despair because He rejoices when He sees a sincere and pure heart that loves and praises Him unconditionally. You heard that? Unconditional Love. Can we show God that we love him not because of what He can do for us or give us but because of who He is? Today is a good day to tell the Lord "Thank you for everything!" Thank you for the good and the bad because you make everything work together for my good and let me never forget your goodness. Forget Not His Benefits!

I’ll leave you with the first five verses of this incredible poetic expression that David wrote, I encourage you to read the rest of it on your own time.

Psalms 103:1-5

Praise the Lord, my soul;
    all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
² Praise the Lord, my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits—
³ who forgives all your sins
    and heals all your diseases,
⁴ who redeems your life from the pit
    and crowns you with love and compassion,
⁵ who satisfies your desires with good things
    so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Be Encouraged, Be Blessed!

Landy Perez-Feliciano ♥