Abundant Goodness
1 Samuel 23; Psalms 31, 54; Matthew 7
“How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.”
Psalm 31:19
The reward of living with the healthy fear of the Lord, with submission to God’s authority, and in obedience to His Word, ways, and will is abundance both now and for all eternity. God stores up his goodness for those who fear him and take refuge in a relationship with him. God delights in pouring out his abundant goodness on his children in ways that others can see so they can recognize that he is good. Living with God’s love, joy, peace, and hope is a daily witness to all around us, that walking with God is a better way to live. We take refuge in the Lord because fear, anger, and control do not deliver the quality of life that God offers.
What is the public witness our life is giving to our source of life?
“Father God, thank you for your abundant goodness to me. Thank you for pouring out your goodness on me and my family so we can glorify you and testify to those around us that you are good.”