Psalm 125:4 (NIV) 4LORD, do good to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart.
Psalm 126:3 (NIV) 3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
Sometimes when reading similar scriptures I discover interesting word selection that captures my attention. In today’s passage we find another clue to the amazing attribute of God’s generosity.
The psalmist’s first prayer is a request for the LORD to do good to those who are good. The well-worn 1965 Webster’s on my desk defines good as something favorable or highly desired. However, what captures my attention is not the human request for something favorable; I am struck with awe at the LORD’s generous response. He does not merely respond by doing something good; the LORD responds by doing great things; i.e., things remarkable in magnitude; things markedly superior to any good thing we might imagine.
Take a moment to let that sink in. Too often we think we have things figured out and we pray for this solution or that result—for something good to happen. Perhaps it is time to trust God’s response for he knows the best possible solution.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
So many times we bring our requests to you expecting something good. Yet if we are patient and if we place our trust in you, we catch a glimpse of the great things you have planned for us. Your generosity—your way and your plans—are far superior to anything we could imagine; for your plans include a future in your Kingdom. Thank you for hearing our prayers. We are filled with joy.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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