God Is Good

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21

It’s easy to declare that God is good when life feels good, when prayers are answered, doors open, and blessings overflow. But Job reminds us that God’s goodness is not dependent on our circumstances.

Job had just lost everything: his children, his wealth, and his security. Yet in the midst of unimaginable pain, his response was not bitterness, but worship:
*“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”*

Job recognized a truth we must hold onto: God’s character does not change when life does.

His goodness is not proven by comfort, but by His unchanging nature, mercy, and sovereignty. Even when we don’t understand, we can trust that His heart is still kind.

Let your heart bless His name even in the valley. Trust His goodness even when the answers delay or the losses hurt.

Father, even when I don’t understand, I choose to trust that You are good. Help me to worship You in both the giving and the taking. Let my faith rest not in outcomes, but in your character. In Jesus’ name, Amen.