But, Ernie Haas and Signature Sound, The Imperials, Gold City, The Isaccs, The Crabb Family, The Hoppers, these groups and their music are my absolute favorites. Now, that is not what this post is about.
Ain't God good to give us so many blessings. Well in a word, not really. Oh yes God has done so many good things for me, I can never give him thanks for all of it. But faith demands that I believe that God is good because His word teaches me that He is. I must believe the word of God is true regardless of my personal experience. My life has ebbs and flows because that's the way life is, but God's goodness has no ebbs and flows. God is good all the time. Scripture says "the word of God is established in Heaven forever."
There is such a freedom in our faith when we begin to believe because of what He said and not because of what He did.
Well this morning brings news that would challenge that if your faith were not grounded. My good friend Milton Dykes has been left alone here because his precious wife, Kristy has gone to be with Jesus.(christianlovestories.bogspot.com) Kristy and Milton have been life long friends and we love them so much. It is hard to say goodbye and harder to accept why we have to. But yesterday God chose to bring her into His presence. Better for her but not for us.
God bless you Milton. You have been a great blessing to so many in your incredible care for your sweetheart. And of course she was the first recipient of your love.
Now back to my post. God is good. All the time.
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
2 comments:
I love how it doesn't say I will live a happy sheltered little life. It says I will walk through the valley of the shadow of death, but I won't need to be afraid because I won't be alone.
He leads me beside the still waters ... Walking on the beach Sunday evening I was reminded of this. There was a time when the Lord rolled out every bad memory and washed in thoughts of Him. Just like at the waters edge with the waves washing in and out, smoothing out the sand. An exercise I will never forget. Does anyone ever wonder why so many people know this Psalm? I learned it by accident as a child. It was in the middle of a cross. As I held it up to the light there it was magnified by this little piece of glass. Then again it was on a funeral card from my grandfather and then my grandmother. Yes, it is always there encouraging humanity, His children. Thank you, Father for your love and your care.
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