Focus on God’s Goodness-Guidance

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in Psalm 25, verses 8 and 9.

“Good and upright is the LORD; therefore, he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.”

The goodness of God is the foundation of His moral direction. He does not lead us to places of corruption or compromise. He leads us in His righteous way. He moves us to faith in Jesus. We can hear His voice speaking in the Bible. That is where His inspired words can be found.

Sometimes, God will work through our circumstances to guide us.  Paul and Silas were imprisoned for effective ministry, and it led them to a place where they could lead the jailer to faith in Christ.

God also speaks through His faithful followers. When a decision was needed about caring for widows in the midst of a growing early church, God spoke through the disciples of Jesus to chart a pathway for that ministry.

The Guidance of God’s Instruction reveals the Goodness of God and is a reason to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com