GRATITUDE FOR . . .GOD'S GOODNESS

“I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.”
Psalm 34:1-3

In Psalm 34, David expresses his gratitude to the Lord for deliverance, blessing

and protection.  All of these are part of God’s goodness which includes both

giving and forgiving. God is not only good in general, but He is good to us.  It

is part of His character to be benevolent, compassionate and patient. His

goodness is a moral quality that is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit that springs

from the inner person once we trust in Jesus as our Lord and Savior.  Goodness

involves right behavior, resistance of evil and choosing to follow all moral good.

Gratitude in Psalm 34 is continual, at all times, in every circumstance.  It is never

unseasonable to bless the Lord with gratitude. It cannot be known or expressed

except by personal experience, but we are invited to also express it together. 

What are your thoughts on Psalm 34 or God's goodness?

Joyce