December 24
Bible Reading: Psalm 31:19, 34:8, 119:68; James 1:17; Romans 8:28
The words from the hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” written by Robert Robinson in the 1700s, express a deep longing for God’s goodness to bind our wandering hearts to Him:
“Let Thy goodness like a fetter; Bind my wandering heart to Thee.”
Robert’s life wasn’t easy. Orphaned at five, he struggled until hearing a sermon by George Whitefield that led to his salvation. Despite his challenges in ministry, he wrote these words of hope. Life often brings hardship, as I’ve personally experienced with Laura’s cancer and my work as a hospice chaplain. Yet, even in tough times, God’s goodness remains steadfast.
A. W. Tozer described God’s goodness as “a disposition to be kind, benevolent, and full of goodwill toward men.” God’s goodness is not limited—it’s infinite and unchanging. In times of trouble, we can find comfort in the fact that God is always good. As Psalm 119:68 reminds us, “Thou art good, and Thou doest good.” This truth is a foundation that we can rely on, especially in difficult seasons. God’s goodness has already touched our lives, and He desires to fully satisfy us with His blessings.
Even in life’s trials, God’s goodness can bring good out of bad. Joseph’s story is a prime example. Sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned, Joseph faced many hardships. Yet, through it all, he trusted God, and ultimately, God used his circumstances to save many during a famine, as he declared to his brothers: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good (Genesis 50:20).” Similarly, the cross—though a moment of extreme suffering—shows God’s ability to bring the greatest good from the greatest evil: through Jesus’ death and resurrection, sinners are saved. God is good, and His goodness brings both hope and restoration.
“Thou art good, and Thou doest good.”—Psalm 119:68
GOD IS SO GOOD
God is so good;
God is so good;
God is so good;
God’s so good to me.
God cares for me;
God cares for me;
God cares for me;
God’s so good to me.
God loves me so;
God loves me so;
God loves me so;
God’s so good to me.
God is so good;
God is so good;
God is so good;
God’s so good to me.
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