He Is Good

Psalm 64:1

New International Version (NIV)

 ¹ Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.

What if I really believed that God cared for me?  It would change everything.

   As Christians, sometimes we get tricked into a false humility that becomes a pity party, as if God did not care about our well-being. The heavy burden that the Pharisees put on those of their day still exists, often in the form of religion.  But here is true religion: it’s knowing God. God did not intend for us to walk through life by ourselves. He is there all the way, with you. The question is do you know Him?

   To know God is to taste and see that He is good.  He is very good!  He is good like the rain is good, like the multi-colored sunset after a rain is good.    1 Peter 5:6 tells us to “humble (ourselves)… under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift (us) up in due time,” but who would want to do that if they did not  believe that God was good?  A mighty hand He has, but a loving one too. God doesn’t just care; he works.  Independence from God is pride.  Carrying your own burdens is not just tiring, but offensive to God. Trust Him! 

There is a lie from Satan that tells us we cannot run to God.  If you knew somebody that could help you to do something you could not, would you ask? Maybe. Only if you thought they would help. God will always help “in due time.” He cares and will lift you up.

Troubles come every day. I’ve got some now as I write this. What will you do with yours? Carry them on your shoulders?  Carry them in your bag?  Or will you throw them to God?  Trust Him with your responsibilities. Trust Him with the things that pressure you and with the people that you love.  He is good and He will not leave you wandering alone.

My Prayer:

God, Sometimes I don’t even know where to begin. Never let me forget that You are for me and not against me.  Make me quick to run to You. Amen.