Lately, I’ve been spiritually annoyed
by the phrase “God is Good,” which
seems to be frequently spoken only when things go the way the
individual desired for them to go. I
often wonder within myself, would God STILL be Good to them if
things turned out differently or totally contrary to what they expected or even
opposite to what they believed and prayed.
In
November of 2010, my sister-friend spoke a Word that over the past year has
caused my faith to rise. She said, “God
is still Who He says He Is regardless of the circumstances that take place in
your life” (my paraphrase). In
my obedient pursuit of Purpose, it’s been through the recent disappointments
I’ve experienced that I’ve learned or come to understand that regardless of the
circumstantial induced indecent proposals of the enemy, God is STILL Good!
Because God is One with His Word, and His Word is my Final Authority –
void of opinions and absent of circumstances – I refuse to fall for the trick
of the enemy (John 1:1). What “T.O.T.E.” bag am I speaking of? It’s the diabolical trick of using disappointing circumstances of life on earth to
destroy my faith (belief) in the Character (Nature) of God.
The Word says, God
Is…
·
Our Lover,
even when we aren’t lovable and don’t feel loved. (1 John 4:7b;
Ephesians 1:6)
·
Our Provider,
even when we temporarily experience
lack in any area of our lives. (Genesis 22:14a; Psalm 23:1; 1 Corinthians 9:8)
·
Our Healer,
even when our loved ones battle with sickness and disease and disappointingly transition
from this life to the next. (Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3; Psalms 107:20)
·
Our Defender,
even when it seems we are being taken advantage of. (Proverbs
22:23 NLT; Hebrews 10:35)
·
Our Father,
even when our earthly fathers don’t acknowledge the importance of their
presence – physically and spiritually – in our lives. (Psalm 68:5;
Luke 11:13; Galatians 4:6)
·
Good, even when certain circumstances of life on earth
aren’t beneficial, pleasant, favorable, happy or right at all. (Psalm
34:8; Psalm 100:5; Psalm 118:1)
Therefore,
our faith is a matter of choice. It’s
our decision! Choose to tenaciously believe
God is Who He says He Is regardless of how malevolent the enemy’s
tactics and schemes are to get you to bow (worship him), to surrender (cave in),
and give up (forfeit)!
My
friend, I am hopeful the next time you have to victoriously walk through
the insidious circumstances of life on earth or live through the unexpected
– all the while denying discouragement access to your soul (mind, emotions, and
will), that your faith will arise, and your mouth will boldly declare…God is STILL Good!
© 2011 Julianne Pearson
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