Over my morning cup of Joe….

            On this rainy Columbia Saturday morning sitting here with my coffee, I began thinking about how good God is.   He shows His goodness in countless ways.  He holds the future in His hands.  He withholds knowledge that would overwhelm my mortal minds.  In the moment I see what I think is best, I ask for it.  He sees my future; He knows what will be best later and says “No.”   As angry and as frustrated as I may be, occasionally, he graciously reveals why he answered “No.”

 He shows this weary sinner that He is sovereign.  He continually reveals that He has my good in store.  Retrospectively, if I had had things my way I would have been angry and frustrated with the results.  Carolyn’s way would have led to bitterness, envy, pride, discontentment, irritation and arrogance.  All qualities that are opposite and opposed to the God I love.

            In his sovereignty, He chose to protect me.  He chose to edify in other ways.  James 1:21 says “therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.”  He knew the paths that would lead me to salvation. I didn’t.  I needed help!   He provided it in the form of “No.”  Instead of giving bad gifts, he chose to give good gifts.  James 1:17 says that He gives good and perfect gifts because He never changes. That is how good He is :D