Because God Is Good

December 17

The most precious treasure a parent has to bequeath to his children is his faith. Yes, it would be lovely to be among the very wealthy people who possess much of earth’s treasure and who supply it to their offspring, but if a man has only one—has but temporal or eternal treasure to share—his progeny are infinitely advantaged if they receive the heavenly inheritance.

The Word indicates that when a man fears God, God Himself will assure that not only he but his children “from generation to generation” will receive the mercy of the Lord (Luke 1:50). As we see the failure of governments and institutions and financial entities all around us, there is great comfort in the promise that through all the trials that may come, our Lord and Savior will extend His mercy to His faithful ones.

And we know we are the beneficiaries of His benevolence because of His grace. We know we are incapable of pleasing Him in our own strength, but the receipt of His promises is not contingent upon our own strength. Jesus came to earth to save us because the Triune Majesty has set His heart upon us. Unworthy though we may be, He loves us.

Titus 3:5 tells us, “God saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” All of His benefits, including salvation, come because God is good, not because we are worthy. He loves us in spite of our sin and it is His delight to extend His mercy to us through all generations, if we will but place our sin-stained lives at His feet.