Psalm 31:19-24 (NKJV)
19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men! 20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence, from the plots of man. You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men! 20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence, from the plots of man. You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
God’s goodness is an inexhaustible subject. God is good in so many ways that we could discuss this for the rest of eternity. God’s goodness is also something that we need to dwell upon a whole lot more than we do. God is good because He gave us life this day. He’s good because He forgives us every time we ask Him. He’s good because He provides for all our needs. He’s good because He has allowed salvation for sinful man. There is not enough paper in the world to write the number of ways that God is good.
God’s goodness is amazing and His goodness is very unique and personal for all of us. God is good to all men but He will favorably treat those who walk in His ways. In verse 19 David tells us that He lays up goodness for those who fear Him. If we fear the Lord, walk in His ways, in faith and love He not only will bless us on this side of heaven, but He has a special blessing in store at heaven’s gates.
His goodness is displayed in a special way when we walk with Him. When we trust and fear God He protects us and hides us from trouble. Does this mean that the child of God will never have trouble in life? Not at all, God still tests us to strengthen our faith and get our attention. He also needs to remind us of the state of the world that we live in.
David says that God hides us in His secret place. Just think of that, God preserves, protects and helps us in a very personal and special ways. He does this in ways that mean so much to us because He wants to have the greatest relationship with us possible. This happens when we walk in His word and in His ways.
The plots of men and the strife of tongues do not have to get us disappointed. God will help us through these things as we trust Him. We can and will know of His goodness – even in the difficult times if we trust and fear Him. Those who know Him as savior will dwell in His presence forever. If we start now by walking in His presence, we can then begin experiencing Him and His goodness right now.
Thoughts, comments, objections, prayer requests.
Daniel A. Smith
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