​January 14: Everything Was Very Good!

“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good…” (Genesis 1:31, ESV)

In the beginning, God crafted the universe with masterful care—vast oceans, towering mountains, delicate flowers, and the rhythm of evening and morning. After each act of creation, He declared it "good," but when He surveyed everything on that sixth day, He proclaimed it "very good." This was God’s divine delight in a world perfectly reflecting His character and who He is.

Genesis 1:31 reveals the goodness of God in the creation He made.  Out of nothing, God made all things and made them very good.  This is how He does things.  Goodness is an attribute of who He is. It would be impossible for Him to make anything contrary to His nature that is not good.  With that in mind, there is no way that we could justly accuse God of evil or doing something bad.

Prayer:  “Holy Spirit, teach me to see the goodness of God and to strip away every lie that I have believed that opposes His goodness.”

Pause & Reflect:  Can you think of a time where you accused God of something bad?  If so, confess it as a lie you believed and replace the lie with truth.