Good One

 

Psalm 100:5 (NET) - For the Lord is good. His loyal love endures, and he is faithful through all generations.

We use the word "good" frequently.

Late in the day, we say "good evening" or "good night".

Early in the day, we say "good morning" or "good day".

Considering current events we may find ourselves asking "What's good about anything?"

There is division among races and politics.

There is a global pandemic with no end in sight.

There is violence in the streets of our cities.

People are persecuted for their religious beliefs.

We are forced to remain distant for health reasons.

We might even choose to remain distant once the health crisis has passed.

No wonder it is tempting to ask what is good about anything.

But that is the wrong question.

The best question to ask is "Who is good?"

If we think about it, the answer might surprise us.

If I am to believe scripture, it certainly is not me.

It is not any elected official nor one seeking public office.

It is not any expert in health care.

It is not even a member of law enforcement.

The truth is that not one of us can call ourselves "good".

There is however One that truly is good.

Jesus explained this to a wealthy man.

Mark 10:18 (NET) - Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone."

That is the truth of the matter.

God alone is Good.

Yet God can bring about good things through us regardless of profession.

That includes elected officials, experts in health care and members of law enforcement.

It even includes people like you and me.

God can use each of us to help remedy the problems the world faces.

We must first recognize both His goodness and our shortcomings.

We must cease being stubborn and allow the One who is good to work within us and through us.

Then and only then will we see real and permanent change.

Romans 8:28 (NET) - And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at https://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com/ on Friday, August 28, 2020.

I’ll be back here on Friday, September 4, 2020