If something is good, we are generally thankful for it. If someone does something good for us, we usually thank them. And Who is the goodest of all in providing the most good for us? [I know “goodest” is not good English, but it emphasizes the point!]
Jesus noted the One where we read. . .
“[18] And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” [19] And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.” (Luke 18:18-19 ESV)
While on earth Jesus Himself “went about doing good.” [Acts 10:38] Though He is good, He directed the focus of this ruler upward where ours should always be as well. Good — especially our good — is what God is all about. In fact, everything He created in the beginning was declared to be “very good.” (Genesis 1:31) Therefore we ought to always be thankful to Him.
One of the psalmists wrote. . .
“[1] Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 106:1 ESV)
In the first verse of Psalm 107 this statement is repeated, followed by the urging for the “redeemed of the Lord” to “say so.” (Psalm 107:2) One of the ways we reveal our appreciation for what others have done for us is by telling others about it. Should this not be even more true regarding the good God has done for us? Sharing with others how good God has been to us also helps us keep in mind all for which we should be continually thanking Him. May our daily life and words reveal the depth of our thankfulness to God for all the good He has done, is doing, and is yet to provide!
Have a great day GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S GREAT GOODNESS!
Carl
