God is good

Have you meditated on how good our God is? I think that when we wake up the first thing we should do is to meditate on how good God has been with us, because, in reality, we have not been good with God, but He has shown us His eternal goodness even without us being worthy of it. Normally, among us humans, we do kindness because someone has done something good for us; it is very strange to see a man do good without expecting something in return or because that someone did something good first and now we feel we must return the favor. But God does not operate under human conditions—He loves freely, generously, and faithfully even when we fail Him.

Paul said to Timothy:

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,

1 Timothy 2:3-6

God is good, yes, He is really good. He has done many wonders and powerful works, and among them the greatest work He has done for us is to bring us to the knowledge of the truth. Because if He in His infinite mercy had not brought us, we would not be here serving Him. Without His grace opening our eyes, we would still be walking in darkness, unaware of His salvation. In short, we owe everything to Him—everything we have, whether home, family, employment, or even the breath in our lungs, is thanks to the goodness of God!

Many non-believers want to blame God for all the bad things that happen in humankind, and with this they mean that God is not a good God, but a bad one. But you and I know that this is not the case. We know that our God is so good that He makes the sun rise on the good and the bad, that the rain descends on the just and unjust, and that His mercies are open to every man. God’s goodness is not limited by human perception. Even those who deny Him still benefit daily from His kindness.

If God were not good, humanity would have been destroyed long ago. But His patience keeps extending, giving time for repentance, offering salvation, and sustaining life on earth despite human rebellion. His acts of compassion are constant—He forgives, restores, provides, protects, and guides all who call upon His name. His goodness is not reactive; it flows from His perfection and His eternal character.

The greatest act of love He performed was sending His Son to die for our sins on a cross. I do not believe that there is an act of love greater than that. Christ bore our guilt, shame, and punishment so that we might receive forgiveness, righteousness, and eternal life. God does not want any creature to be lost; rather, His desire is that we all proceed to the continual repentance that is Jesus Christ and that we can be saved. His heart is full of compassion, longing for mankind to turn away from destruction and embrace life in Him.

When we meditate on God’s goodness, our hearts become more grateful and our lives more humble. Remembering His kindness helps us endure trials, because we know that even in hardships, His goodness remains unshaken. The same God who sustained Israel in the desert, who opened blind eyes, who restored sinners, and who raised Christ from the dead, is the God who watches over us today. His goodness surrounds us even when circumstances seem dark.

Let us then cultivate a heart of gratitude, acknowledging that every blessing comes from His hand. Let us proclaim His goodness to others so they too may know the God who saves, restores, and loves without limits. The goodness of God is not just a doctrine to believe—it is a reality to experience and a truth to declare. May we always remember that God is good, and His mercy endures forever.