THE LORD IS GOOD!

BARBARA E. PERKINS

THE LORD IS GOOD!

In 1Chronicles 16:34 (NKJV) God’s word declares, “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Thank You, LORD! A year just closed and there was tremendous chaos in our nation which spread like wildfire, speedily scorching other nations as well. Our nation also suffered many other devastating calamities that have continued to follow us right into the New Year. But God, in His abundant mercy and grace did not forget about us because He is good and He has kept us, protected us. So, we can choose to focus on the comfort, peace and the assurance that His word brings instead of the circumstances. Jesus once said to His disciples, as they entered a ship on a mission, “We are going to the other side (of the sea),” (paraphrased). Then suddenly they faced turbulent winds against their ship and it looked like all hope was gone. But Jesus comforted His disciples and spoke to the circumstances that were trying to steal their lives and the winds subsided (Matthew 8:18-27). God, in His great mercy, has brought us to the other side—into 2018, in spite of the dramatic circumstances that are still plaguing our nation. The LORD is good! While turbulent raging winds continue to blow across our land, God’s word offers comfort, peace, and assurance that HE IS STILL ALMIGHTY GOD! HE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH TO MEET OUR NEEDS IN ANY SITUATION. We can receive further assurance from 1John 5:14-15 because GOD ANSWERS OUR PRAYERS THAT ARE ACCORDING TO HIS WILL. Then Psalm 91 emphasizes that God is our REFUGE (our safe, secret hiding place) and there are multitudes of His promises in other Scriptures. Glory to Almighty God! He is so good! God’s word confirms another important fact on this matter in Numbers 23:19, “GOD IS NOT A MAN, THAT HE SHOULD LIE, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, LORD GOD, my Heavenly Father!!! You brought my family and me over to the other side—into 2018 and I know that You are not going to give up on us (Hebrews 13:5). Thank You, LORD GOD, for always hearing and answering the prayers of Your people. Hallelujah!!! I praise Your Holy Name for YOU ARE TRULY GOOD!!!