Message for February 4, 2024 from Pastor Shirley

God Is Good!  This is a phrase most of us are familiar with. It is easy to see God’s goodness when life is going good.  But sometimes life is hard and we just don’t have the answers to it all. And that is ok, for we walk by faith, not by sight.  The Bible tells us that God is good.  It is in the hard times we must hold on to this truth found in Psalm 100:5 “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever: his faithfulness continues through all generations.  God’s goodness is based on His character.  It is not just that He does good things, He is good.  With all the inconsistency we see in the world today, God is consistent, and He does not change.                                                                                                                              

I am reminded of the song written and sung by  Don Moen “God Is Good All The Time”.  These are a few of the words to the song.                                              
If you’re walking through the valley  And there are shadows all around, Do not fear, He will guide you  He will keep you safe and sound He has promised to never leave you  Or forsake you, and His word is true God is good all the time  He put a song of praise in the heart of mine God is good all the time  Through the darkest night  His light will shine God is good  We were sinners and so unworthy  Still for us He chose to die  Filled us with His Holy Spirit Now we can stand and testify  That His love is everlasting  And His mercies they will never end God is good all the time  He put a song of praise in this heart of mine Though I may not understand All the plans you have for me  My life is in your hands  And through the eyes of faith I can clearly see That God is good all the time He put a song of praise in this heart of mine                  God is good all the time  – All the time God is good!