God is always good. It's easy to see God's goodness when life tastes like a cold glass of lemonade. When our hearts are happy, our eyes are open to His glorious presence, His plan for our lives, and the beauty of His creation all around us. But sometimes life is just so hard. In these times we must hold fast to this simple truth: God is always good.
How good is it when a plane crashes in the Alps and all 150 people on board die - and yet the national football team that was supposed to be on that plane misses their flight? Christians say, "Wow, isn't God good?" Or I've struggled with God's goodness in my own life. Within two years, my husband and I suffered major health complications. The hospital became a revolving door and I had to wonder how good God is in the midst of all this suffering. Others pointed out, "Thank god they found your brain infection in time, isn't god so good?" or "Thank god Chris' medical team was able to put him in a defibrillator. God is so good."
But I wondered why he allowed me to get sick in the first place, or why God couldn't heal Chris' heart before we got to this point. Perhaps the most difficult circumstance is the death of a loved one. We lost our father-in-law in the middle of the pandemic. Instead of being surrounded by family for a funeral, we were isolated and forced to wonder why he died as tragically as he did. Still others pointed out, "Wow, isn't God good to give you seventeen extra years with Him?" But is that WHY God is good? Because he held our hands in the midst of our suffering? I say yes. He revealed goodness and His hand of kindness in all situations, even in our sorrow.
God is good because God himself says he is good. The Bible doesn't just say that Godtutgood things. It says that God is good. It's not just what he does; it is who he is - and who he isoh nochanges. In a world of change and contradiction, He is constant, He does not change.
Jesus agreedLukas 18:19and1 Johannes 1:5the"No one is good except God alone"and“God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.”What does that mean? According to Merriam Webster, the definition of "God" is "that being in perfect power, wisdom, and goodness, who is worshiped as the creator and ruler of the universe." To say that God is good means that God always acts in a way that is true, noble, right, and good. Kindness is part of His nature and He cannot contradict His nature. Righteousness and holiness are also part of His nature. He can do nothing that is unholy or unjust. Let's look at a few more important scriptures:
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is he who takes refuge in him"(Psalm 34:8).
“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness endures through all generations"(Psalm 100:5).
“The Lord is good, a refuge in time of need. He cares for those who trust him"(Nahum 1:7).
"To theGod loved the world so muchthat he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life"(Johannes 3:16).
"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither present nor future, nor powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord"(Romans 8:38-39).
“But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in trespasses—that's itby grace you are saved”(Epheser 2:4-5).
“See how great a love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!”(1 Johannes 3:1).
"This is how God showed his love among us: he sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him" (1 Johannes 4:9).
“Love is patient, love is kind. It doesn't envy, it doesn't boast, it doesn't pride itself. It does not dishonor others, it is not selfish, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong. Love does not delight in evil, but delights in truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always endures. love never fails"(1 Corinthians 13:4-8).
"Every good and perfect gift descends from above, from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."(James 1:17).
These are just a few verses about the indwelling goodness of God. So the question that needs to be asked is: If God is good, then why is life hard? Jason Helveston says, "Life is hard because God is good." OtherswriterIt says: “In other words, God “designed the world in such a way that effort is required to bring about significant change, advancement, and renewal.” We should “never … pray away difficulties,” but “embrace them, know their purpose , looking to Jesus and praying to become more like Him through all of this.”
God is good because he is God. it isourhumanity painting Him differently becauseweare the ones who created sin and evil. When sin invaded God's perfect creation, He had a plan to redeem mankind. The gospel reveals this "good news" where God sent his Son to become the perfect and blameless sacrifice so that our sins could be forgiven. God does not want anyone to perish but all to come to have eternal life in Him.
In His plan of salvation, He did not say that our lives would always be good. Instead, he warned us that we will face difficulties in this life. We will experience sickness, freak accidents, death, pain, hurt feelings, and disappointments; but he has promised that he has plans to prosper us and not harm us. He promised he would go with us and he promised to redeem us in this fallen world. Our walk with Him will take us over high mountains and through low valleys.
The Lord does not promise us a life of joy without suffering. However, he promised to help us with everything. In fact, he reminds us of it2 Corinthians 9:8that he wants to bless us abundantly so that we may have everything we need and abound in every good work. But what does that really mean?
John MacArthur wrote, "God's goodness is that he is the perfect sum, source, and measure (for himself and his creatures) of that which is wholesome (conducive to well-being), virtuous, useful, and beautiful." God never has stopped being good and he wants good things for us.2 Corinthians 9:8says,"And God can bless you abundantly so that when you have everything you need, you may abound in every good work in everything and at all times."
This passage tells us that God will reward us for giving to others as He has commanded. Paul says that God isable toinstead of GodWillebecause we have been commissioned to do his will and reflect his glory in all we do. At the same time, he tells us that we will have everything we need. We need not fear loss, death, sickness and disappointment because he is with us in these times and everything is working together for our good. He gives us good things, both spiritual and earthly.
God is not only with us in our joy, but he is also there in the midst of our pain and disappointment. Think about what you've been through lately. Got a promotion, a raise, a new car, a new home, a healthy baby in your arms? Did you finally get the job you've always wanted? Did you receive enough money to pay a bill, buy groceries, or come home to a warm home? Did you wake up today with breath in your lungs? Then yes, God is good. These are just theminfinitely small detailsIt works for each of us, even in the midst of a pandemic or other major crisis.
The Bible paints God's goodness as broad brushstrokes of love, even in dark times. And we've all seen dark times. Was God still good when he allowed Satan to burden Job with suffering? Was God still good when he did not answer Paul's prayer to remove Satan's torment through the thorn in the flesh? Was he good when he let his son die a horrible death on the cross? Personalize now. If you lose your job, lose your home, can't have a child, or the doctor says you have COVID or three months to live, is God still good? Yes, for His goodness is ingrained in all your trials and your joys. He loves you so much that He will grow you and sanctify you abundantly until eternity - then He will reward you for your faithfulness.
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FAQs
What does God is good all the time mean? ›
This means that as long as He exists, He will be good. No factor controls His goodness, God is good all the time. In fact, 'good' began with God. We associate the word “good” with people but forget that God made people in His own image.
Is God good enough? ›The Bible tells us that God is perfect. He is good, kind, compassionate and loving. He wants all of us to flourish. When bad things happen, people often conclude that this is not true.
Does the Bible say God is good all the time? ›Psalm 103:8
God is good because he loves us and wants what's best for us. His goodness is demonstrated through his actions toward us. In fact, we see evidence of God's goodness every day.
The promise of Romans 8:28 that God works for our good “in all things” is reassuring. It means that no matter the circumstance, there are only two qualifiers for God to be working all things together for our good.
How is God all good? ›God exists, is all good, all knowing, and all powerful. Such a being has no limits to its ability. A good being will always eliminate all the evil that it can. Evil exists, so God must not.
WHAT IS THE God IS good saying? ›“God is good, not because of the wonderful, but the other way around. The wonderful is, because God is good.”
Why God is enough for me? ›God is Enough
He carries us when we are weary, He picks us up when we fall, and He forgives us when we sin. Isn't He enough? He is all-sufficient and all-proficient for every single day and every single hour and every single need of our life.
Unlike us, who can only be good to those we like” Saints or sinners, “we are all brothers and sisters loved by the same Father”. A Father who “raises his sun over the good and the bad” and who “is always good to everyone, unlike us who can only be good to those we like”.
Is God always there for us? ›He will always be there for us and will never forsake us. He knows our abilities and our limits. He loved us so much that He was willing to come and die for our sins.
Can there be good without God? ›Yes, people can be “good” without believing in God.
First, we need to make sure we are simply talking about someone demonstrating good moral behaviors. Scripture is clear that none of us is good enough to merit salvation or earn our way into heaven (Psalm 14:1-3, Romans 3:10-12, Ephesians 2:8-9).
Who started the saying God is good all the time? ›
God is good, all the time. Maybe you've heard the Baptists intone this call and response. It comes from the Psalms (23, 107) and the Gospel of John (10:11).
Where in the Bible does it say that God is awesome? ›Moses declares this in Deuteronomy 10:17, when he says, “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe.” Even earthly kings recognize the heavenly King as awesome.
Does God work all things for good? ›All Things Work Together for Good
And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. This passage adds further assurance to Romans 8:26–27: God works all things for good for his people (Rom. 8:28).
(God's will and purpose is to reign over a perfect kingdom, with creation's harmony restored and a people redeemed among whom he delights to dwell.
What is the main message of Romans 8? ›The central theme of Romans 8:1–17 is the Spirit. Believers have received the Spirit and, as God's children and joint-heirs with Christ, are to live by the Spirit and not by the corrupted impulses of the flesh.
What is great God is good? ›God is good, and everything else we call “good” is only truly good if it lines up with who God is. God's goodness matters because it reminds us that God hates sin not simply because he dislikes the challenge to his greatness, but because God is good and he is for our good, too.
What is the definition of good in the Bible? ›(a) Possessing desirable qualities, beneficial, agreeable, e.g. "good for food" (Genesis 2:9); "We will do thee good" (Numbers 10:29); Who will show us any good?" (Psalms 4:6); "good tidings of good" (Isaiah 52:7).
What is the most powerful quote? ›- “Don't quit. ...
- “Strong people don't put others down… ...
- “Tough times never last but tough people do.” ...
- “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” ...
- “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” ...
- “Do not pray for easy lives. ...
- “Strength does not come from winning.
In Psalm 8, David exclaims that we can clearly see from all creation that only God is great.
What God's name means more than enough? ›El Shaddai is one of seven covenant names through which God revealed Himself to Israel. In Hebrew, El Shaddai means “the All-Sufficient One,” or “the God Who is more than enough.”
Why Jesus is enough for me? ›
Jesus is enough for you. You shall not want. And he is the one who is caring for your life. Colossians 1 says he is all-sufficient, the one who created the world and holds it all together, the one in whom wisdom and knowledge and the “hope of glory” are stored and in whom the fullness of deity dwells.
What verse says God is sufficient? ›But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties.
Is God in control of everyone? ›The Bible teaches that God's sovereignty is an essential aspect of who he is, that he has supreme authority and absolute power over all things. And yes he is very much active, despite our perplexity. Scripture says, God works “all things according to the counsel of his will” (Ephesians 1:11).
Does God watch everyone? ›God watches all of us constantly. He sees everything. We cannot hide from Him or keep any secret from Him.
What is the true meaning of goodness? ›noun. the state or quality of being good. generosity; kindness. moral excellence; piety; virtue.
Is God always with us no matter what? ›- BUT we can rejoice to know that God wants to be with us – no matter what. - The promise of God is that He will never leave us or forsake us. - This is something we can depend upon at every stage of life and in the midst of the situations and circumstances we face in life.
When God is all that you have? ›John 14:8 If God Is All You Have, You Have All You Need.
Who is a good person according to the Bible? ›Jesus Christ: Perfectly Good. Most people—even those who consider themselves to be “good people”—usually agree that nobody is perfect. This is biblical, as Romans 3:23 reminds us that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” While that is true for us, it does not apply to Jesus.
Can God still do the impossible? ›Because nothing is impossible with God. The Bible says, “For there is nothing that God cannot do” (Luke 1:37 GNT). Instead of being intimidated by a seemingly impossible situation, let it motivate you—to pray more, believe more, trust more, wait more, expect more, and depend on God more.
What are the 5 arguments for the existence of God? ›- The First Way: Motion.
- The Second Way: Efficient Cause.
- The Third Way: Possibility and Necessity.
- The Fourth Way: Gradation.
- The Fifth Way: Design.
What is the famous line of God? ›
"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile." "God will meet you where you are in order to take you where He wants you to go." "God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supplies."
What was the first word God said? ›God's first words may be “Let there be light,” but He had just as well said, “Let there be Gospel.” Here's what I mean. God Speaks into Darkness. Before God spoke those first words, “the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep,” (Gen 1:2).
What was the first thing God said? ›Bible Gateway Genesis 1 :: NIV. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
What did God create that was very good? ›And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night.
What Scripture says God is great and greatly to be praised? ›Psalm 145 1
Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.
God knew what He was doing, and He made you exactly the way He wanted you to be. Furthermore, you are unique; no one else in the world is exactly like you. (Think how dull the world would be if we were all exactly alike!) Even before you were born, God knew all about you, and He has a unique plan for you.
Does God reward you for doing good? ›God promises to reward us for how we serve him on earth. Instead of falling into discouragement or depression, cling tightly to the promise that God will reward you for your trials and afflictions. Let that be fuel to propel you into a deeper trust and dependence on God as you serve him.
Do good God will reward you? ›6 For God will reward each of us according to what we have done. 7 Some people keep on doing good, and seek glory, honor, and immortal life; to them God will give eternal life. 8 Other people are selfish and reject what is right, in order to follow what is wrong; on them God will pour out his anger and fury.
What are the two types of God's will? ›That is God's preceptive will, i.e., his will of precept or command. It is what God says should happen. Others refer to this as God's revealed will or his moral will.
What are God's two wills? ›History. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 475, states: "Similarly, at the Sixth ecumenical council, Constantinople III in 681, the Church confessed that Christ possesses two wills and two natural operations, divine and human.
What is the meaning of Romans 12 4? ›
Paul is describing how living sacrifices live. He has urged Christians—all who have received God's mercy because of their faith in Christ—to offer their everyday lives to God as an ongoing act of worship.
What is Paul trying to say in Romans 8? ›Paul argues that Christians are set free from the condemnation (katakrima, cf. verses 16 and 18) caused by Adam because they have been joined to Jesus Christ. This he iterates after his digression in chapters 6–7. Buls explains that Paul's "real self" serving God is his mind and not his flesh.
What is Philippians 4 13? ›13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
What is the meaning of God's purpose? ›God wants to give you a purpose. He wants to bestow divine wisdom on you. It's not like God is holding out on you to make you miserable. He desires you to have a joyful, ambitious, purposeful life. Ask God for purpose and expect Him to give it to you.
What does it mean to bless God at all times? ›We know what it means for God to bless us, but what does it mean to bless Him? Well, it simply means to praise, exalt, and worship Him. Specifically, it means to express humble adoration of God. Blessing the Lord is speaking well of God while you're on your knees.
How can you follow God in the good times? ›- Designate a specific time each day when you can be in God's Word undistracted. ...
- Post sticky notes anywhere you commonly look in your home that have important verses to you. ...
- Pray while you're driving. ...
- Set aside time to pray as a family.
- 1) Identify what you can control—and what you can't. ...
- 2) Address what you can control. ...
- 3) Surrender what you can't control. ...
- 4) Meditate on the promises of your faithful God. ...
- 5) Choose a “letting go” motto. ...
- 6) Resolve not to act on fear but on faith.
- Start each day by giving it to God – Do not take yesterday's mistakes into the clean slate of today. ...
- Give it to God by starting each day with prayer – Speak to God. ...
- Give it to God by starting each day with Scripture – Open your Bible and read where you left off from the previous day.
The short answer to how to stay connected to God is that we need to read his Word, spend regular time in prayer, and worship regularly with a community of Believers in Christ. These things are vital to maintaining our relationship with him. New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Plan (weekends off).
What is the most powerful name of God? ›Yahweh is the principal name in the Old Testament by which God reveals himself and is the most sacred, distinctive and incommunicable name of God.
What words mean God with us? ›
The Hebrew name “Emmanuel” literally means “God is with us”.
Which name means God has answered? ›2- Anaiah. The name, Anaiah is of Hebrew origin. It is one of several boy names meaning God has answered, God answers, the answer of God.
What are the seven blessings of God? ›Blessed is the creation of joy and celebration, lover and beloved, gladness and jubilation, pleasure and delight, love and solidarity, friendship and peace.
Why we should thank God for all the blessings? ›Gratitude opens our spiritual eyes. There's a beautiful cycle in giving God thanks: the more we thank Him, the more we see Him working in us and around us. Gratitude helps us sense God's presence, His personal care and His perfect timing.
What does May God bless you and keep you mean? ›This word communicates to us that God will place a hedge of protection around his children. Overall, the first line in this blessing means that when God will “bless and keep you,” He will provide for and protect you.
What are the three things God wants us to do? ›- To Do Justice. The first thing God desires of His people, is that they do justice. ...
- To Love Kindness. The second thing God desires is that His people love kindness. ...
- To Walk Humbly With Our God. Finally, God desires His people to walk humbly with Him.
Because God loves you, you can show your trust in Him by talking about all your feelings and circumstances with Him — the good and hard — through prayer. Don't let your emotions rule your life; bring them to God so He can help you address them. He is not disappointed or frustrated by your struggles, doubts or pain.
How do you trust the Lord with all your heart? ›- Don't Depend on You. We live in a world where trust must be earned and seems to be in short supply. ...
- Cry out to God. ...
- Run from Evil. ...
- Put God First in Your Life. ...
- Check Yourself by God's Word. ...
- Listen to the Holy Spirit. ...
- Rest in God's Love.