JUNE 20

Psalm 23:6

GOD’S GOODNESS AND MERCY

God’s goodness and mercy are sure, God will supply our needs.

The first time the word "good" appeared in the Bible – guess when? It’s in the first book of the bible – Genesis 1:31a, where it’s written, "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very
good.

Was it physical beauty that God called good? No, it was moral beauty, or the beauty that is much more precious than the mere outward looks. So when we talk about God’s goodness, we are talking about the moral and spiritual beauty God has, and He will also help us achieve things that are morally and spiritually right.

What about mercy – what is that? Mercy is God not punishing us or giving us what we deserve – the penalty we should get for the many sins committed.

We need God’s mercy to blot out our sins. You may have been disobedient and might have shouted at your siblings or even our parents. However, when you are sorry, God’s mercy will apply the blood of the Lord Jesus to wash away your sins.

Finally, God’s children will live in the house of the Lord (it is in heaven) forever. Not everyone will have this privilege. Only those who have confessed Jesus as their Saviour will get to go to heaven to live in the heavenly mansion above. Have you confessed that you are a sinful person, that you cannot save yourself, and trusted in Jesus as your only Saviour and Lord? If not, do so today. Jesus is waiting for you.

Thought: In Thy presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11).
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and mercy that You promise to all that belong to You. I know that in Your presence is joy for evermore. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.