Journey to see God: See His goodness -He provides

Today we are led to see God, see His goodness. In this time, we desperately need to see and taste the goodness of God. Seeing God’s goodness gives us the hope and courage to pray, intercede, and overcome evil and re-possess our spiritual as well as physical and mental grounds.

We can see Biblical signs of the end everywhere, encroaching closer daily like a flood: “the point of cohesion and integration is always in the spiritual realm. when we stray from God, everything, starting from our minds, come apart.” “When God finally ‘gives us over’ to these base appetites, then ‘all hell will break loose’, with human sufferings knowing no bounds and limits (Romans 1:24,26,28)” (Quoted from ‘Lifting the nation above the flood’)

When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord lifts up the standard -Bible verses, which depict the goodness of God. Focus on Him and His goodness today. “On that day a fountain will be opened for the dynasty of David and for the people of Jerusalem, a fountain to cleanse them from all their sins and impurity.” (Zechariah 13:1)

Bible verse on the goodness of God_________

God wants His people to see His goodness; what are in His goodness? He is God, Goodness means the holy, awesome presence of God. Our goodness is nothing apart from Him, He is gracious and has compassion, lovingkindness, mercy, longsuffering, and is abounding in goodness and truth, His words are true, His people are well taken care of by Him (body, soul and spirit). Goodness comes with blessings and even delight in daily living. Goodness means He has forgiven us and no longer remembers our sins, and we can dwell in His house, His holy temple forever, we will have eternal life and resurrected life with Him. His goodness comes with righteousness and justice, and endures forever. His goodness included superabundant bountiful material provision even in this life. He provides for the poor. Sorrow no more for the broken-hearted. God’s goodness can be seen and witnessed by others, “they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and all the prosperity that I provide for it.’” (God declared). God’s goodness comes with beauty. God’s goodness in us comes out as the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Exodus 33:19 Then He said, “I will make all Mygoodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” Exodus 33:18-20 (in Context) Exodus 33 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Exodus 34:6 And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, Exodus 34:5-7 (in Context) Exodus 34 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

2 Chronicles 6:41 “Now therefore, Arise, O Lord God, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Let Your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, And let Your saints rejoice in goodness. 2 Chronicles 6:40-42 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

2 Samuel 7:28 “And now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant. 2 Samuel 7:27-29 (in Context) 2 Samuel 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

1 Chronicles 17:26 And now, Lord, You are God, and have promised this goodness to Your servant. 1 Chronicles 17:25-27 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 17 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Nehemiah 9:25 And they took strong cities and a rich land, And possessed houses full of all goods, Cisterns already dug, vineyards, olive groves, And fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled and grew fat, And delighted themselves in Your great goodness. Nehemiah 9:24-26 (in Context) Nehemiah 9 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

The psalmists described and proclaimed the manifold goodness of God:

Psalm 16:2O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, my goodness is nothing apart from You.” Psalm 16:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 16 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 21:3 For You meet him with the blessings ofgoodness; You set a crown of pure gold upon his head. Psalm 21:2-4 (in Context) Psalm 21 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 23:6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. Psalm 23:5-6 (in Context) Psalm 23 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 25:7 Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. Psalm 25:6-8 (in Context) Psalm 25 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 27:13I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Psalm 27:12-14 (in Context) Psalm 27 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 33:5 He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Psalm 33:4-6 (in Context) Psalm 33 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 52:1 [ The End of the Wicked and the Peace of the Godly ] ..Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodnessof God endures continually. Psalm 52:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 52 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 65:4 Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You,That he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Of Your holy temple. Psalm 65:3-5 (in Context) Psalm 65 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 65:11 You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance. Psalm 65:10-12 (in Context) Psalm 65 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 68:10 Your congregation dwelt in it; You, O God, provided from Your goodness for the poor. Psalm 68:9-11 (in Context) Psalm 68 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

As described and proclaimed by the prophets:

Isaiah 63:7 [ God’s Mercy Remembered ] I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord And the praises of the Lord, According to all that the Lord has bestowed on us, And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which He has bestowed on them according to His mercies, According to the multitude of His lovingkindnesses. Isaiah 63:6-8 (in Context) Isaiah 63 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Jeremiah 2:7 I brought you into a bountiful country, To eat its fruit and itsgoodness. But when you entered, you defiled My land And made My heritage an abomination. Jeremiah 2:6-8 (in Context) Jeremiah 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Jeremiah 31:12 Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, Streaming to the goodness of the Lord— For wheat and new wine and oil, For the young of the flock and the herd; Their souls shall be like a well-watered garden, And they shall sorrow no more at all. Jeremiah 31:11-13 (in Context) Jeremiah 31 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Jeremiah 31:14I will satiate the soul of the priests with abundance, And My people shall be satisfied with My goodness, says the Lord.” Jeremiah 31:13-15 (in Context) Jeremiah 31 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Jeremiah 33:9 Then it shall be to Me a name of joy, a praise, and an honor before all nations of the earth, who shall hear all the good that I do to them; they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and all the prosperity that I provide for it.’ Jeremiah 33:8-10 (in Context) Jeremiah 33 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Hosea 3:5 Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They shall fear the Lord and His goodness in the latter days. Hosea 3:4-5 (in Context) Hosea 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Zechariah 9:17 For how great is its goodness And how great its beauty! Grain shall make the young men thrive, And new wine the young women. Zechariah 9:16-17 (in Context) Zechariah 9 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

As stated in the Epistles:

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Galatians 5:21-23 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Ephesians 5:9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), Ephesians 5:8-10 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Man is required to praise God of His goodness! Psalm 107 is one good example:

Psalm 107:8-9 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107:15 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:21 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:31 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 138:1 [ The Lord’s Goodness to the Faithful ] [ A Psalm of David. ] I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You. Psalm 138:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 138 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Psalm 145:7 They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, And shall sing of Your righteousness. Psalm 145:6-8 (in Context) Psalm 145 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Man is required to walk in the way of God’s goodness. Who will receive the goodness of God? Those who fear and trust in Him. Our acts are being measured against the goodness of God plumbline. God’s goodness leads sinners to repentance.

Psalm 31:19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You,Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men!Psalm 31:18-20 (in Context) Psalm 31 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Proverbs 2:20 So you may walk in the way of goodness, And keep to the paths of righteousness. Proverbs 2:19-21 (in Context) Proverbs 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man? Proverbs 20:5-7 (in Context) Proverbs 20 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Ecclesiastes 6:3 If a man begets a hundred children and lives many years, so that the days of his years are many, but his soul is not satisfied with goodness, or indeed he has no burial, I say that a stillborn child is better than he— Ecclesiastes 6:2-4 (in Context) Ecclesiastes 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Ecclesiastes 6:6 even if he lives a thousand years twice—but has not seen goodness. Do not all go to one place? Ecclesiastes 6:5-7 (in Context) Ecclesiastes 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Romans 2:3-5 (in Context) Romans 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Romans 11:22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. Romans 11:21-23 (in Context) Romans 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

Romans 15:14 [ From Jerusalem to Illyricum ] Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Romans 15:13-15 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

2 Thessalonians 1:11 Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12 (in Context) 2 Thessalonians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

2 Chronicles 32:32 [ Death of Hezekiah ] Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, indeed they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. 2 Chronicles 32:31-33 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 32 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

2 Chronicles 35:26 Now the rest of the acts of Josiah and his goodness, according to what was written in the Law of the Lord, 2 Chronicles 35:25-27 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 35 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

note: many verses to read. Good food for the soul!