​ January 13: The Enduring Goodness Of God

“And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord: “For He is good, for His mercy endures forever toward Israel.” (Ezra 3:11, NKJV)

You will sing when you see He is good!  After seventy years of exile in Babylon, the Israelites returned to a ruined Jerusalem. Yet, when the temple's foundation was laid, joy erupted! They sang responsively, together, declaring God's unchanging goodness and steadfast love. This wasn't denial of their hardships but recognition that God's goodness is constant.  It is who He is! 

In our lives, we face ruins too: broken dreams, losses, or seasons of waiting. Like the Israelites, we can praise God for who He is. His goodness isn't fleeting; it is enduring forever. Today, lift your voice in thanksgiving. Shout for joy, for the Lord is rebuilding what was lost, and His faithful love sustains you always.

Prayer: “Father, I lift my voice to you in praise today. In the midst of ruins or with the laying of new foundations… you are good and your mercy endures forever.”

Pause & Reflect:  It is good to sing! Find a spiritual song and let it rip!